Han Jing looked at Yan Shujin for a long time without speaking and asked, "What is the princess thinking about?"
Yan Shujin pursed her lips and let out a breath: "I guess I haven't read enough."
Han Jing thought for a moment and asked, "Is it about the barbarians?"
Yan Shujin nodded: "Even enemies have varying degrees of importance."
Faced with the enemy of the barbarians, the aristocratic families could put everything else aside: "If the country is gone, what's the point of fighting for those interests?"
Han Jing smiled and said, "The princess is a person of great wisdom."
However, some people are short-sighted and don't care about these things at all. They care more about their own interests and the benefits they can get. Letting the wolf into the house is nothing but self-destruction.
Because there were other people living in the villa, Liu Qin left Gui Ge behind and took Liang Ge to make arrangements. Since he was returning so suddenly, he should personally inform them.
Yan Shujin said, "For the sake of the stability of the border city, my uncle hardly touched the generals and officials in the Northwest, and even rewarded them to reassure the army. But now, we don't know how much those people were involved in these matters."
Han Jing noticed Yan Shujin's disappointment: "There's no news of war from over there now. Even if some people have defected to the enemy, many more have upheld their conscience."
Yan Shujin wasn't one to dwell on things, so after hearing Han Jing's words, she smiled and said, "I know that there are always good people and bad people in this world, people who can uphold their conscience and people who can betray it."
Yan Qiyu watched his sister quietly from the side. He always felt that his sister was very far away from him and Han Jing at this moment, as if her heart had gone to a very distant place.
In fact, Yan Qiyu had a feeling that if given the chance, his older sister would like to go to the Northwest to truly experience the scenery there.
"Don't worry," Yan Shujin said. "Ning'an, the situation in the Northwest is probably more dangerous. You should talk to your mother about it carefully."
Han Jing hesitated for a moment, then said, "I'm going. Telling those things will only make my mother worry more."
Yan Shujin asked, "Won't she worry if we don't tell her?"
Han Jing pursed his lips and remained silent.
Yan Shujin said, "Besides, you can't hide it from us. If we go back like this tomorrow, Father and you will be leaving for the Northwest soon. Aunt Yuan will be able to guess that the situation in the Northwest has changed again after a little thought. Instead of letting her overthink, it's better for you to tell her clearly."
Han Jing sighed slowly.
"And if something really happens, I think Aunt Yuan would prefer to know the cause and effect clearly, rather than waiting until the moment when she is not prepared at all to find out the outcome." Yan Shujin's voice was a little soft: "Aunt Yuan is stronger than you think."
Han Jing understood and said, "I will take care of myself for your mother and for you, and I will protect your father with my life."
Yan Shujin noticed Han Jing's words; he was willing to risk his life to protect Yan Shujin's father, not Prince Xuan.
If Yan Zhili were merely King Xuan, then Han Jing would probably care most about his own life.
Yan Shujin understood the meaning behind Han Jing's words, which made her feel even more bitter. She wanted to say something, but she didn't know where to begin.
Han Jing smiled slightly, and seeing that there were only the three of them around, he said in a low voice, "I know what the princess is thinking, but... neither the princess nor the prince can live without their father."
In fact, Han Jing, being an outsider, had a clearer perspective. He naturally noticed that Yan Shujin had many feelings for Prince Xuan, but not as deep and unrequited as she did for Princess Xuan.
However, both Yan Shujin and Yan Qiyu are too weak and alone now, and they need the protection of Prince Xuan. Emperor Yan is their uncle, but only their uncle.
Therefore, Han Jing was willing to risk his life to protect King Xuan because he wanted to protect Yan Shujin, the girl he loved.
Han Jing's personality is very similar to Han Dalang's. If he loves someone, he will not only give her respect and care, but also do his best to protect her future life.
Yan Shujin pursed her lips and lowered her head. After a long while, she raised her head and smiled again, but her eyes were a little red: "Han Ning'an, you also need to take care of yourself. After all, you still have to marry me."
Han Jing smiled slightly, his expression elegant and refined: "Okay."
Yan Shujin had no idea what the situation was like in the Northwest. They all went home the next day, but Yan Zhili was still in the palace.
Yan Shujin handed over the business of those precious flowers and plants to the second master of the Pang family. The second master of the Pang family was naturally overjoyed, not because of how much money the business could make, but because of the significance it represented.
Since Yan Shujin had handed the matter over to Master Pang, she didn't intend to interfere or ask questions. She simply handed the token to Master Pang and told everyone on the estate to follow his instructions.
When it got dark, Yan Zhili returned looking exhausted.
Liu Qin didn't ask anything, but simply said, "Ning An brought us back before taking his mother back with him."
Yan Zhili nodded, had a maid bring him a cup of strong tea, took a few sips, pinched the bridge of his nose, and then said, "I will be leaving in three days."
Yan Shujin looked at Yan Zhili with some surprise. She had guessed that he would probably leave early, but she did not expect it to be so urgent.
Yan Zhili said, "My brother has just received news that the situation with the barbarians is not good. I'm afraid they might be colluding with us from within, and we're also unsure how many of the generals guarding the border are trustworthy."
That's the most dangerous thing. The worst thing is that they're kept in the dark in the capital and only find out when the barbarians invade, by which time it will be too late.
Liu Qin said, "I'll pack your things."
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