Upon returning to Zhaoning Palace, Jiang Yu dismissed everyone around her. Soon after, sobbing could be heard in the room, and Jiang Yu finally broke down in tears.

Tears quickly soaked her sleeves, as well as the marigolds embroidered on them.

Brother, you must hold on.

That night, Jiang Yu tossed and turned, unable to close her eyes.

The scene of Jiang He being shot by an arrow seemed to appear before Jiang Yu's eyes. Her brother must know about the events of her past life. Who was it? Who leaked the information?

Only a handful of people knew about their past lives. She, Ayan, and Gu Lin couldn't possibly tell anyone, leaving only Gu Qingfeng and Gu Qingyao...

The murderous intent gradually gathered, the sky outside gradually turned white, and the sun rose from the east.

However, the atmosphere in Zhaoning Palace became increasingly strange. Everyone knew that today was the Empress Dowager's birthday.

No one in the court dared to offer any congratulations. The devastating news of the arrow wound at the Marquis of Dingyuan's residence arrived yesterday, and today... during the morning court session, almost no one dared to utter a single word.

On the table in Zhaoning Palace, there was only a peace charm that Gu Lin had personally obtained.

They all involuntarily prayed for peace.

"Go to the Hall of Supreme Harmony." Jiang Yu forced herself to finish her breakfast, and her voice was extremely hoarse when she spoke.

Upon arriving at the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Gu Qingyan's dark circles under his eyes were extremely noticeable, clearly indicating that he hadn't slept all night.

Jiang Yu reached out and ruffled Gu Qingyan's hair. "Ayan, let me go to the front lines."

"What?"

Gu Qingyan's eyes narrowed, and he immediately stiffened. "Mother, I can go to the front lines!"

But under Jiang Yu's gaze, Gu Qingyan's voice grew softer and softer.

He knew that the reason he was able to lead troops in person last time was because it was a civil war in Daqing, and his father was with him, while his uncle was guarding Lingzhou.

Therefore, he was destined to win the battle against Gu Qingling.

But this time it's different.

"Mother, the front lines are dangerous, I cannot..." Gu Qingyan grabbed Jiang Yu's sleeve, his voice almost pleading, "Mother..."

"I am the only suitable candidate right now."

Jiang Yu gently comforted him. Her Ayan was only twelve years old. He was not anxious or at a loss in the face of such a situation. Instead, he went to the morning court as usual to think of a solution, which was already more than enough.

“Your uncle is currently in a coma, and the morale of the Daqing army has been greatly damaged. Only if I go can the morale be stabilized.” Jiang Yu’s eyes were filled with unwavering determination. “Also, Ayan, the battles that the Jiang family has not finished should be fought by the Jiang family.”

"Your Majesty, I will certainly resolve the issue of provisions and safeguard your safety."

As Kui Ruo's voice rang out, Gu Qingyan wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, "Then I'll leave it to Mother."

Jiang Yu then forced a slight smile onto her lips.

"Ayan, there's something I need to ask you." Jiang Yu patted Gu Qingyan on the shoulder. "You must find out exactly who told Lord Lingzhen about that matter."

Tell your brother when the two armies are at war that his heart is wicked!

"Don't worry, Mother, I will definitely find out the truth."

The dusty armor was taken out of the warehouse. Jiang Yu, wearing the thick armor, looked at Gu Qingyan, whose eyes were bloodshot.

“Some time ago, your father helped me pick up those survival skills I used to have, and Ling Shan and the others are with me, so don’t worry, Ayan.”

Jiang Yu rode a horse, holding a red-tasseled spear in his hand.

"I will definitely destroy the Great Wei."

On her birthday, she donned her armor and went to the battlefield she had always dreamed of.

But her brother's fate is unknown, her brother and sister-in-law and Gu Lin are still under tremendous pressure in Daning, and there is also her child... who has to stay in the capital to stand on his own.

Jiang Yu took a deep breath, turned around, and spurred his horse forward.

"drive--"

......

"Sir, am I really useless?" On the city wall of the capital, Gu Qingyan lowered his head somewhat dejectedly. He thought he had grown up.

But when real danger comes, he is still the child who is protected behind his parents.

“His Majesty’s presence in the capital is not only to stabilize the morale of the army, but also to deal with the court officials.” Kui Ruo’s gaze remained fixed on the direction where Jiang Yu had disappeared. “His Majesty is already a wise ruler who is rare to see in a century.”

Gu Qingyan twitched the corners of his mouth. He longed to grow up quickly so he could protect his mother.

"What solutions do you have for the matter of provisions, sir?"

The previous provisions were clearly insufficient, and it was unknown how long this struggle with the Great Wei would last.

"Please grant me some more time, Your Majesty."

Kui Ruo felt a pang of unease. The only shortcut for transporting grain had been destroyed, and finding a new route would not be something that could be accomplished in just a few days.

Now that the Empress has passed away, even if he dies, he must deliver the grain and fodder to her in time.

A resolute look flashed in the eyes of both the emperor and his minister. Gu Qingyan remembered Jiang Yu's instructions before he left, and turned to head towards the outskirts of the capital.

Kui Ruo was stunned for a moment, then followed behind Gu Qingyan.

Outside the courtyard in the suburbs of Beijing where Gu Qingfeng and Gu Qingyao are being held.

"Has there been any unusual activity recently?" Gu Qingyan asked. The guard on duty quickly replied, "Your Majesty, there has been no unusual activity."

Gu Qingyan's expression hardened. Was there no unusual movement?

Gu Qingyan stood outside the courtyard for a long time, but there was no sound coming from inside. The guards on duty said that it had always been this quiet.

In the end, Gu Qingyan did not push open the courtyard gate.

The Empress Dowager said the most likely candidates are Gu Qingfeng and Gu Qingyao, but there's been no unusual activity here. Could it be... that it's not them?

Gu Qingyan mentally went through everyone who knew about his past life and was immediately terrified.

If it wasn't Gu Qingfeng and Gu Qingyao, then there must be someone else who knows about the past life, but they don't know it...

"Someone, investigate Gu Qingfeng."

Meanwhile, news of Jiang He being shot by an arrow reached Heng County.

When she heard the news, Bai Qian was inspecting the soldiers who were training.

"This is... an urgent military intelligence report?" Bai Qian subconsciously took a step back, somewhat hesitant to open the envelope in front of her.

The soldier who delivered the message showed a hint of reluctance in his eyes. "Reporting to the general, this is His Majesty's own handwriting. Inside is... it's the battle situation on the side of Marquis Dingyuan."

Bai Qian took a few deep breaths before her hands trembled as she opened the envelope.

Upon seeing the contents of the letter, Bai Qian's breathing became rapid, and she fainted on the ground.

"General!"

"General!"