He began to lose interest in everything around him, including food.
Whenever he saw food, he would feel disgust and resistance.
The Qu Zhaoyue who once coveted the throne and pondered strategies day and night has disappeared, leaving only a soulless body.
On quiet nights, he often sat alone in front of the window, looking at the dark night sky, his heart full of confusion.
"Is there any meaning in my life?"
From childhood to adulthood, influenced by the thoughts of Yang Guifei, he regarded the throne as his life goal.
Now that this goal has been shattered, he doesn't know which way to go.
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No matter how complicated Qu Zhaoyue's situation was, Yan Cheng at least had some free time.
The Hu people were defeated by the heroic Daxia army and their arrogance was severely suppressed.
They should not dare to easily invade the border of Daxia in the next few years.
The Northwest Frontier finally got a few years of respite.
As a result, Yan Cheng has more time to spend with his family and enjoy the little joys in life.
Ping An, now three years old, still has no name.
Deep down in his heart, Yan Cheng was unwilling to believe that his brother was no longer in this world.
He stuck to his decision in naming Ping An.
He decided that if there was still no news of his brother's return when Ping'an was five years old, he would officially name him Ping'an.
Ping'an is a smart child. Although his memory is not as amazing as his father Yan Cheng's, it is much better than that of ordinary people.
Even when he could not speak clearly, the little boy could recite many poems fluently.
Adults always liked to listen to him recite poems in his childish and clear voice.
Just like now.
The sunshine shines into the courtyard, making it warm and peaceful.
The Fourth Princess squatted down lightly, looked at Ping'an with a smile on her face, and said gently, "Ping'an, can you recite a poem for Fourth Aunt? Aunt wants to hear you recite a poem."
Ping An blinked his bright eyes and answered without hesitation, "Of course..."
The Fourth Princess and Yan Zhuo's five-year-old son also gathered around, reciting with great interest along with their younger brother.
The two children chatted with each other, their voices rising and falling, full of childishness and joy, making the whole courtyard full of vitality and energy.
The atmosphere between the three of them was harmonious and beautiful, and Yan Cheng next to them was talking to Yan Zhuo.
Yan Cheng's face was filled with confusion and concern. He asked, "Brother, why were you suddenly transferred to the Northwest? Aren't you doing well in the Hanlin Academy?"
The Northwest is not an ideal choice for officials sent out.
After all, the environmental conditions in the northwest are much more difficult than those in the heart of Daxia.
The climate here is harsh and resources are relatively scarce. It is not easy to make significant political achievements in such a place.
After hearing Yan Cheng's question, Yan Zhuo sighed slightly: "This is a long story. The situation in the court is complicated and it has affected me. This transfer is also a helpless move."
Yan Cheng frowned: "Brother, what happened again? Don't hide it from me."
Yan Zhuo remained silent.
Seeing that he was hesitant to speak, Yan Cheng frowned tightly and couldn't help but have some guesses in his mind.
There was a hint of doubt and worry in his eyes: "Is it because of me?"
Yan Cheng's voice was filled with anxiety and uneasiness. He continued to ask, "The commotion I caused in the northwest was too big, making it difficult for Big Brother to get a job in the court?"
He stared at Yan Zhuo, trying to find the answer from his expression.
The more Yan Cheng thought about it, the more he felt that this was the case.
Ever since he galloped across the vast land of the Northwest, made numerous military achievements, and earned a great reputation, his reputation among the people has risen like a tide.
Everyone praised his heroic deeds, and praised him for being better than his teacher. Some even predicted that he would become the next Marquis of Zhenbei to guard the northwest border.
As the praise grew, some bolder remarks began to circulate secretly.
Some people privately discussed how prosperous Daxia would be if Yan Cheng ascended the throne.
Although these remarks were only spread secretly, it was not difficult for Emperor Jingxi, who controlled the world, to know about these rumors.
Emperor Jingxi naturally did not want to hear such remarks that were detrimental to himself but beneficial to others, even if the person was his own son.
Starting from a year ago, Emperor Jingxi would send a letter from time to time, and the words between the lines were all warnings to Yan Cheng, asking him to behave himself in the northwest and not do things he should not do.
Yan Cheng guessed that Emperor Jingxi was probably afraid that he would become the next member of the Qu family with great military achievements, thus threatening his throne.
Just like the King of Chu who was famous throughout the world for his military exploits.
The King of Chu was once a hotly debated candidate for the throne, and after Emperor Jingxi ascended the throne, he regarded him as a serious threat.
The relationship between the Yan family and myself is closely connected, and I cannot let go of it in this life.
The more Emperor Jingxi feared and disliked him, the more difficult life became for the Yan family in the court.
After all, Emperor Jingxi is the big boss, and what he says is still very useful.
The other members of the Yan family were fine; most of them were not in the capital, so the impact was relatively small.
Only Yan Zhuo, who works in the Hanlin Academy, is in the most difficult situation.
Even though he married the fourth princess and became the son-in-law of Emperor Jingxi, Emperor Jingxi had no good feelings towards him.
Yan Zhuo was often summoned to the Qianqing Palace by Emperor Jingxi, where he faced all kinds of difficulties.
Emperor Jingxi did not openly make things difficult for Yan Zhuo.
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