Yunwen quickly demonstrated his talent in military strategy. He could memorize many military strategies from military books after reading them only once, and he could apply them with ease when practicing on the sand table.

The emperor also took him to the military camp to watch the soldiers train. He showed great interest and was able to point out many minor mistakes.

The emperor said that some people are born to be emperors.

Yunwen is that kind of person.

Therefore, not long after the birth of his second child, Yunwen was directly designated as the crown prince and participated in court affairs with the emperor.

After becoming the crown prince, Yunwen gained a unique composure.

Gu Jiangli had secretly watched Yunwen and the Emperor reviewing memorials together; their serious demeanor was completely different from his playful self.

Gu Jiangli had no doubt that Yunwen would be a wise ruler.

The second child, Yunhe, loved to stick close to his older brother even when he was still a baby, following him around like a little shadow all day long.

Yunwen didn't find it annoying at all; in fact, he quite enjoyed spending time with Yunhe.

Yunhe would cry because she couldn't go to court with her brother to listen to the government's affairs, and Gu Jiangli would always comfort her.

Holding Yunhe, whose nose was red from sobbing, Gu Jiangli felt no pity at all, because she was completely overwhelmed by Yunhe's cuteness.

"Alright, alright, Yunhe, stop crying. Your brother and father will be back soon. Isn't it fun playing with your mother?"

Yunhe pouted, slowly stopped crying, and choked out, "It's not that Mother isn't fun, it's that it's more fun with Brother."

"Really? But when I see you with your brother, all you do is watch him review memorials and read military documents. What's so fun about that?"

Yunhe pouted and said, "It's so much fun being with my brother. Even though he ignores me when he's busy, he still gives me milk candy."

After he finished speaking, he seemed to suddenly realize that he had said something wrong, and hurriedly covered his mouth.

Gu Jiangli revealed an expression of "I knew it," and narrowed her eyes slightly as she said, "Oh~ so it was you and your brother secretly eating candy together. Your teeth will rot."

"No, no, my brother's teeth aren't rotten, so mine aren't either. Mother, please don't tell Father, he'll beat me if he finds out I've been stealing food."

"Now you know to be afraid of your father?"

“When Father Emperor isn’t smiling, he’s quite frightening.”

"When has your father ever hit you?"

"No... no."

"Then why are you afraid that your father will beat you?"

"It's just... they say that Father Emperor used to be very fierce."

Gu Jiangli immediately understood.

There are many people in the palace, and many gossips, so it's inevitable that stories from the past will reach the children's ears.

The emperor did indeed kill many people ruthlessly when he was ill in the past, but the illness has been cured by the physicians of Yunjiang and Imperial Physician Lin, and he will never relapse easily again.

However, it's normal for Yunhe to feel fear when he hears about his past.

Gu Jiangli hugged Yunhe even tighter and said:

"Yunhe, your father is the best father in the world. Even if you do something particularly outrageous, he will not easily punish you, because he is the person who loves you the most in the world besides your mother."

"If Yunhe becomes afraid of the Emperor and distances himself from him because of what outsiders say, he will be so sad that he will secretly shed tears at night and cry himself to sleep."

Yunhe looked extremely flustered: "Ah? I'm afraid that if Father Emperor says this, Father Emperor will be so sad..."

"Yes, for example, think about it, if your brother never talks to you again, and never secretly gives you candy again, you would definitely be very sad, right? If you are afraid of Father, Father will be just as sad as you are."

Yunhe pouted, her chin twitched, and her eyes immediately turned red.

"I understand. I won't be afraid of Father. I will love Father as much as I love my brother."

"And what about Mother?"

"I will...I will love Mother just as much as I love my brother."

Hearing these childish words, Gu Jiangli finally couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Teasing children is always a fun activity, no matter when you do it.

Children of this age are especially cute and amusing at this time.

She gently pecked Yunhe on the forehead and said, "Mother also likes Yunhe very much, just like she likes her brother."

Yunhe's previously tearful and aggrieved expression was immediately replaced by a smile.

Children's emotions change so quickly.

He wrapped his arms around Gu Jiangli's neck, getting even closer to her.

Gu Jiangli asked jokingly, "Does Yunhe like her brother that much?"

Yunhe nodded vigorously in his arms, "Yes! I like being with my brother. When I grow up, I want to be your left hand and right hand!"

"They're like my left and right arms," ​​Gu Jiangli said with a smile.

Yunhe said repeatedly, "Yes, yes, that's how my brother corrected me yesterday too, but unfortunately I didn't remember it. I'm not as smart as my brother. He can remember those words and phrases after just one look, but I can't."

Gu Jiangli gently stroked his head, "It's okay, Yunhe will have his own amazing talent."

"Hehe, I'm not afraid of not having talent. Brother can do the important things. I just need to follow your instructions. Brother said that Yunjiang should become a part of our Tianyuan, so I will help you bring Yunjiang over. I can do it."

Gu Jiangli's eyes were gentle, and he remained silent for a long time.

The two brothers had already begun to look forward to the future without her knowledge.

The seeds of hope were planted in their hearts when they were young.

One day in the future, this wish will be fulfilled.

If nothing unexpected happens, Yunhe will become a great general who conquers battlefields.

Looking at Yunhe's smiling face, Gu Jiangli's thoughts drifted far, far away, as if he could already see Yunhe many years later, holding a long spear, riding a silver-armored warhorse, fighting on the battlefield, and unifying the world for Yunwen.

fine.

Although Yunhe hasn't found her talent yet, she has found the path she wants to take.

Isn't this a wonderful thing?

Her arms were a little sore, so she put Yunhe on the ground. The two figures that appeared outside the door made Yunhe extremely excited.

He skipped and hopped towards the door, shouting as he ran, "Father! Brother! You're back!"

Yunhe ran right up to the Emperor and Yunwen, took their hands on either side, and walked happily toward Gu Jiangli.

"Mother, we're back!" Yunwen said with a smile.

When the emperor saw her, his eyes were gentle.

Gu Jiangli felt a warmth in his heart. A harmonious and happy family—how many people yearn for such a life?

Even in the depths of the palace, she was not lonely at all.

Because she has many, many people by her side.