The maid looked at her distressedly and was about to offer some words of comfort when she heard a voice suddenly come from outside the door: "Well said!"
Both of them were startled. Hu Yue's eyes widened, and her hand was already on the whip handle wrapped around her waist. She shouted, "Who!"
"It was me," Jiang Zhiyu stepped forward. "I didn't mean to eavesdrop. I just happened to hear it when I walked in."
Seeing her, Hu Yue stood up in a panic: "Why is Zhiyu here?"
Seeing her looking around, Jiang Zhiyu knew who she was looking for without even thinking: "It's just me. Big Brother didn't come."
When her thoughts were exposed by her, Hu Yue's face flushed, and then a sadness flashed in her eyes.
After inviting Jiang Zhiyu into the house and sitting down, Jiang Zhiyu asked curiously, "Do you want to go to the battlefield?"
"It's not due to external factors," Jiang Zhiyu added, "Putting aside the influence of your father or my eldest brother, do you still want to go to the battlefield?"
Hu Yue remained silent, and the maid beside her couldn't help but reply: "Miss Jiang, what are you talking about? The battlefield is such a bloody place, and swords have no mercy. How could Miss Jiang..."
"I think."
The maid looked at her in surprise: "Miss?"
Hu Yue ignored her and just whispered something. When her voice reached her ears, her eyes suddenly lit up: "I thought so."
Yes, she thought.
She didn't want to be in the capital, where every word and action would be watched by people with ulterior motives.
In her heart, she had actually long wanted to be like her brothers, to fight on the battlefield and achieve great things.
The oath his father made at that time not only trapped him, but also trapped himself.
Jiang Zhiyu nodded: "To be honest, the reason I came to your house today was because the general came to see me and wanted me to persuade you."
"But now it seems that you don't need any persuasion."
Hu Yue curled up the corners of her mouth.
"I can help you, but," Jiang Zhiyu changed the subject, "just in case you're acting on impulse, you can go to the palace for a while as planned. It's still early before the battle against Nan Gu, so you should seriously consider it."
"Of course, you don't have to go into the palace. I'm just giving you a suggestion."
"If you still don't change your mind when the battle comes, I will have His Majesty issue an order. However, if you are to go to the battlefield, you must also have the means to protect yourself."
Hu Yue nodded.
"By the way, the prince or other ministers will probably come to see you in the next few days. Just remember not to tell anyone about going to the battlefield."
Hu Yue nodded repeatedly.
If others told her that she could go to the battlefield, she would not believe it, but this was Jiang Zhiyu.
Everyone can see how much the emperor values her.
Hu Yue had no doubt that she could do it.
Jiang Zhiyu had been gone for only a few minutes when a servant outside the courtyard came to announce, "Miss, the Second Prince wishes to see you."
Xiao Chuji, Hu Yue took a deep breath: "Got it, please wait a moment, Second Prince."
When Hu Yue walked over, Xiao Chuji was chatting and laughing with Hu Renli.
When she heard Xiao Chuji mention Nan Gu, she seemed to be asking indirectly who the emperor wanted to lead the troops.
Seeing her father's embarrassed look, Hu Yue took two quick steps forward, saluted, and interrupted Xiao Chuji's question.
"Hello, Father, Second Prince."
Xiao Chuji stood up and bowed to her in return, "Ms. Hu."
After a few pleasantries, Xiao Chuji seemed to have forgotten the topic they had mentioned earlier. Before the father and daughter could breathe a sigh of relief, they heard Xiao Chuji say, "The selection date has been moved forward. I wonder if Miss Hu is interested in entering the palace?"
The draft of Tianqi was different from other drafts. The emperor did not like to force people and advocated voluntary participation.
If a woman does not want to enter the palace, it will be of no use even if her parents agree.
This rule is largely due to the late emperor.
He was obsessed with immortality and was extremely licentious. Not only did he take in the daughters of ministers, but he would also take in beautiful girls from common people's families.
Once people entered the palace, amidst the open and covert struggles, only a handful of them survived.
The vast majority of these women do not have resources, but their parents agreed to it. There is no shortage of people in this world who sell their daughters for fame and fortune.
The emperor hated this so much that he made this regulation after he ascended the throne.
Hearing Xiao Chuji's words, Hu Renli's expression changed immediately: "Yue'er naturally doesn't want to enter the palace."
Xiao Chuji chuckled lightly: "General, why are you so excited? This matter still depends on Miss Hu's opinion."
Hu Renli's brows furrowed, and Hu Yue whispered, "Father, I want to speak to the Second Prince alone."
Hu Renli looked at her in surprise.
Hu Yue's voice became heavier: "Father!"
Hu Yue had just been angry with him earlier, so Hu Renli certainly didn't want to irritate Hu Yue again over such a trivial matter. He sighed softly and said, "Okay, you guys decide."
After Hu Renli disappeared, Hu Yue's face turned completely cold: "Why is the Second Prince asking me this? Whether I want to enter the palace or not has little to do with the Second Prince."
Sensing her hostility, Xiao Chuji shrugged and said with a smile, "Of course, Miss, there's no need to be nervous. I just wanted to ask if you have this intention."
"If I say yes, what will you do?"
Xiao Chuji's smile grew even brighter: "Since you want to enter the palace, there's no need to explain your purpose, Miss. I won't beat around the bush. Miss, I can help you."
Hu Yue's fingers trembled: "Help me?"
"Of course," Xiao Chuji took a few steps forward, walked to Hu Yue's side, and whispered, "The general volunteered to go to the Southern Gu battlefield. I know that young lady is unwilling in her heart. If young lady takes that position, His Majesty will issue an imperial decree..."
He chuckled and said nothing more.
Hu Yue's eyes flashed with surprise and doubt: "Are you sure you can make the emperor the successor?"
The position of queen is no small matter. Why is he so confident?
"Of course I do, otherwise I wouldn't come to see you, miss."
Xiao Chuji narrowed his eyes slightly: "As for how to do it, there is no need to ask, Miss."
Hu Yue looked him up and down, and Xiao Chuji let her look at him.
After a long while, Hu Yue said in a dry voice, "Let me think about it. I'll give you an answer tomorrow."
"No," Xiao Chuji smiled, but his tone was very firm, revealing a sense of urgency. "This matter is of great importance. If you don't have enough determination, I won't bother you any more."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Not even a moment's pause.
Hu Yue was stunned for a moment, and only came to her senses when Xiao Chuji's other leg was about to take a step forward, and hurriedly responded, "Okay!"
Xiao Chuji paused slightly, turned around, bowed to her again, and then left.
Meanwhile, Hu Yue, who was inside the house, had cold sweat on his forehead.
Fortunately, Jiang Zhiyu came to see her in advance and gave her peace of mind.
Otherwise, she might...
Hu Yue shook her head, dispelling those negative emotions, and told the maid: "Prepare the car, I want to go to Xu's house."
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