Chapter 473 Sending a Wife to Jingzhe

Yan Lan was silent for a long time.

Wei Qingyan ostensibly returned to Wei to provide assistance, but right now the Fengzhao treasury was empty and the soldiers on the front lines were having a hard time in the harsh winter, so she had to provide timely assistance.

Many people would be eager to do this kind of thing. If Yan Lan wanted to go, Wei Qingyan would give Yan Lan a chance.

However, although she made this suggestion, she did not want to interfere with Yan Lan's decision, so she did not say anything more.

Just when she thought Yan Lan wouldn't speak, she heard her ask, "Can I go?"

"If you want to go, you can go. Father will send military officers to escort you, but I also need my own people to accompany you.

If you have nothing else to do and are not in a hurry to come back, you can stay in Fengzhao for a few more days and help me look after my third sister. She has also gone to the battlefield, and I am worried that she doesn't know how to take care of herself."

How could the Crown Princess be short of people to do things for her?

Yan Lan understood that these were all the reasons Wei Qingyan gave her to find Jingzhe, and that he was also paving the way for her future.

In order to deliver supplies to Feng Zhao on behalf of the Great Wei, one needs to have the identity of a representative of the Great Wei. Even if one cannot be granted an official position like a man, one must receive an errand from the court and be affiliated with the Eastern Palace.

With this identity, she is no longer a commoner, and whether she gets married or not, she will not be easily bullied.

Wei Qingyan had considered this for her, and Yan Lan felt that it would be awkward to hide her feelings any further. "Qingyan, I just feel that I am not worthy of him."

So, I rejected him when he confessed his feelings to me.

But during these days of separation, she would always think of that silly man in her mind, especially after hearing that he had gone to the battlefield, she hoped for news of his safety every day.

However, she did not receive his letter. Instead, she heard the news that Fengzhao was massacred by Chilie and that Fengzhao soldiers were no match for Chilie's ferocity.

Wei Qingyan said, "Jingzhe has never thought about it this way."

He said nothing bad about Yan Lan, and he didn't even think that Yan Lan rejected him because of her inferiority complex and only found problems in herself.

Yan Lan was stunned for a long time, then she said, "I want to confirm with my own eyes whether he is okay. I want to see that he is safe and sound."

Only then will I feel at ease.

Wei Qingyan nodded, "Then let's meet him. Take that lame man back with you. You have upheld the dignity of the court and the crown prince, and stopped the unruly people from disrupting our government in time. I will commend you for this."

When my father appointed me as the Crown Princess, the Chancellery under my jurisdiction had already been established. However, I left Wei not long after, and there was no time to arrange some suitable female officials in the Chancellery.

When I come back this time, I will inevitably have to promote some female officials to serve by my side. This time, you will travel as a female official from the Zhanshi Mansion."

In the history that Yan Lan knew, there had never been a female crown prince in any dynasty, so there had never been a precedent of female officials in the Zhanshi Mansion. However, she knew that those who could serve in the Zhanshi Mansion were of imperial rank.

Qingyan was indeed planning for her future just as she expected.

Yan Lan's nose felt sore, "Thank you Qingyan."

The Yan family, who were related to her by blood, wanted to marry her to a man over fifty as his second wife for their own future. Because she refused, they even locked her up and put drugs in her food, trying to force her to do something.

If she had not been imprisoned in the Luo family for those years and had not been accustomed to the days of hunger, she might have eaten the food given by the Yan family because she could not bear the hunger.

I'm afraid it's hopeless now.

But Qingyan, who had no blood relationship with her, saved her from danger and helped her everywhere. She couldn't help but put her head on Wei Qingyan's shoulder.

Wei Qingyan could hear the crying tone in her voice and became more certain that the Yan family must have done something excessive to her.

I'm afraid they won't give up and will use filial piety to pressure Yan Lan again. It's a good thing for Yan Lan to leave temporarily.

She said, "Why should I thank you?"

If Yan Qing were still alive, he would definitely do his best to protect his only sister.

She was just doing what a brother should do for Yan Qing.

Thinking of Yan Qing, one inevitably thinks of the war, and Wei Qingyan understood why Yan Lan made up his mind this time.

The battlefield is dangerous. Yan Lan has experienced the sacrifice of her father and brother, and the death of herself and her father in battle. Her worry about Jingzhe has exceeded her own worries.

Patting Yan Lan on the shoulder, Wei Qingyan said, "The old lady of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery and Princess Changning are both doing well.

You and Jingzhe have both experienced many hardships. He is now the heir to the Zhongyong Marquis Mansion, but you are not bad either, Yan Lan, be more confident.

After thinking for a while, she suggested, "Yan Lan, women can also fight for their own future."

From the moment her father appointed her as the Crown Princess, the status of women in the Wei Dynasty changed invisibly.

The third sister had noticed this a long time ago, so she told her early on that since there could be a female crown prince, there could naturally be a female general, or other female officials.

Therefore, she chose to fight side by side with Lin Lanting and pursue her own future.

Since Yan Lan doesn't dare to hope for a future with Jingzhe due to her inferiority complex, she can also learn from her third sister. Now is the opportunity.

She is willing to protect Yan Lan for her whole life, but she hopes that Yan Lan can stand on her own feet and become more outstanding and confident.

Although Yan Lan didn't know that Shi Yu had the intention of merging Feng Zhao into the Great Wei, she understood Wei Qingyan's suggestion and said solemnly, "I will definitely not embarrass you, and I will also pay attention to my safety and not let you worry."

Wei Qingyan smiled, "Okay."

Having made up her mind, Yan Lan stopped being shy and asked directly, "Qingyan, can you tell me about the Song family?

Are his family members treating him well? Are they happy to have found their family? Have they given him a visit?

The night was long, and Wei Qingyan told Yan Lan about Jingzhe and what happened to Feng Zhao.

Yan Lan's face was filled with shock, anger, and joy, and finally turned into a long sigh.

Wei Qingyan fell asleep feeling tired with this long sigh.

The next day, it was just dawn.

The team packed up and continued on their way.

Because of what happened last night, Wei Qingyan was worried that the rebels would come up with another trick, so he told everyone to be more cautious and asked the secret guards to explore the way ahead.

Xing'er also got on Wei Qingyan's carriage at this time, "Sister, the eldest brother and the fifth brother are guarding, you take a rest."

She didn't come over last night because she saw Wei Qingyan and Yan Lan reminiscing about the past. However, she knew that Wei Qingyan went to bed very late last night. Her mother said that pregnant women should get more rest, so she said so.

"Sister, you sleep, my ears are very sharp." The eldest prince patted his chest and promised.

Wei Qingyan agreed with a smile and really closed his eyes, but his mind was racing.

Abu said that Lin Wanzhi's chess piece in the Wei Dynasty was in the hands of Cao Yizhao, which means that Marquis Enhua now obeys Cao Yizhao's orders.

So where is Cao Yizhao now?

Did he go to Wudan with Marquis Enhua, or was he hiding somewhere in the Wei Dynasty?

Both Marquis Enhua and Cao Yizhao are deep-minded people who are good at disguise. Apart from the ones that my father has removed, do they have other chess pieces hidden?

Marquis Enhua's uprising was unsuccessful this time, and he was forced to flee from Wei by his father. Did he really flee with all his men, or did he leave some men behind who were not exposed?

If she left some people behind, they would certainly target her, the Crown Princess who had returned to the capital. If they captured her, they would hinder the Wei army.

But she is also followed by thousands of national defense soldiers. How should they act to increase their chances of winning?

Wei Qingyan called up the map of Wei in his mind and quickly screened for areas that might be ambushed.

As Xing'er and Yan Lan were whispering and chatting very familiarly, she suddenly opened her eyes and asked Ah Chun, "How far is it to Fengtou Ridge?"