Chapter 142
Emperor Yan comforted him, saying, "You've only injured your legs and arms; you haven't hit any vital organs."
Empress Dowager Yan breathed a sigh of relief and then asked, "What exactly happened?"
Emperor Yan gave a brief account of the events.
Empress Dowager Yan was at a loss for words: "That child Ning'an, haven't you heard a single word from him?"
Emperor Yan sighed and said, "I will arrange for people to go and find them."
Yan Shujin lowered her eyes slightly and said, "Uncle, why don't you let me go to the Northwest?"
"No!" Before Emperor Yan could speak, Empress Dowager Yan said, "It's too dangerous over there. What would a young lady like you do, risking your life there?"
In front of Emperor Yan, Yan Shujin naturally wouldn't say anything like that she was the most suitable candidate. She simply said, "My father was seriously injured over there, and Han Ning'an's fate is unknown. I would feel uneasy if I went there."
Empress Dowager Yan frowned and said, "What can you possibly do there?"
“Divide their attention.” Yan Shujin had already thought about what to say: “I can go there in a grand manner, and those bad people won’t keep staring at Father. Uncle and Father can then arrange for people to go find Ning An.”
Emperor Yan pondered for a moment and did not immediately refuse.
Upon seeing this, Yan Shujin continued, "Moreover, I've already thought of a pretext. I can say that my uncle wants to send someone to reward the three armies, and I'm insisting on going along."
This would inevitably earn her a reputation for being willful and reckless, but Yan Shujin didn't care.
Emperor Yan narrowed his eyes. If that were the case, Yan Shujin could openly lead his men to the military camp, and his men could secretly investigate whether any generals in the camp were colluding with the barbarians. In addition, it would indeed draw away a lot of attention, which would be very helpful for Yan Zhili's plans.
Although Chen Qiu was worried, he did not stop him. After a moment's thought, he said, "It's not your place to take the risk."
Empress Dowager Yan couldn't help but say, "Baojie, don't be silly."
Yan Shujin said with reddened eyes, "Grandmother, I'm very worried about Father, and I'm also afraid that Han Ning'an is really... gone."
Empress Dowager Yan burst into tears and said, "What kind of situation is this? My Bao-jie finally found someone she likes."
In truth, Empress Dowager Yan was relieved that Baojie and Han Ning'an were only engaged, not married. If they had been married and such a thing had happened, what would have become of Baojie?
However, Empress Dowager Yan would not say such things. She liked and felt sorry for Han Jing, that sensible child, and Han Jing had gotten into trouble to save her youngest son.
Empress Dowager Yan sincerely hoped that Han Jing would be safe and sound, but... if something really happened, well, Bao Jie is still young, so we should still choose a good match for her in a couple of years.
Emperor Yan looked at Liu Qin and asked, "Sister-in-law, what do you think?"
Liu Qin, his face pale, said, "It's all up to you, elder brother."
When Empress Dowager Yan saw Yan Qiyu sitting quietly in the chair, looking particularly pitiful, she asked him to come over and sit beside her, and put her arms around him, saying, "Don't be afraid, Gui-ge, don't be afraid, Grandmother is here."
Yan Qiyu held back her tears, her voice trembling with sobs: "Grandmother, Father and Brother Han will be alright, right?"
Empress Dowager Yan did not answer, but held Yan Qiyu's hand and looked at Emperor Yan, saying, "That place is too dangerous. At least send more people to protect Zhili."
Although Empress Dowager Yan was unaware of what had happened in the Northwest and was heartbroken over her youngest son's injury, she did not blame Emperor Yan. She knew that both her sons were undertaking important matters, and she hated whoever had caused their injury. Furthermore, she did not mention bringing her youngest son back immediately, as his injuries made him difficult to move, and the journey would be even more dangerous if something happened to him.
After thinking it over, Emperor Yan said, "If Baojie wants to go, let her go. Let her go under the pretext of rewarding the army."
Empress Dowager Yan held Yan Qiyu's hand tightly. She wanted to stop him, but looking into Yan Shujin's eyes, she couldn't bring herself to say anything to stop him.
Emperor Yan looked at Yan Shujin and said, "Then Sister Bao, go back and prepare."
Yan Shujin stood up, bowed, and said, "Thank you, Uncle."
Emperor Yan said gently, "I will arrange for more people to protect Bao Jie. In addition, the imperial physician will accompany Bao Jie."
These words were meant for Empress Dowager Yan and Liu Qin to hear.
Liu Qin stood up and curtsied.
Empress Dowager Yan sighed inwardly and said, "Bring more medicinal herbs."
Chen Qiu said, "I will pack out more."
Empress Dowager Yan said nothing more, but gently patted Yan Qiyu's hand.
After Liu Qin left with the two children, Empress Dowager Yan dismissed everyone in the room, leaving only Emperor Yan and the Empress. Then, with a solemn expression, she asked, "Emperor, have you considered something?"
Emperor Yan looked at Empress Dowager Yan with some surprise and asked, "What's wrong, Mother?"
Empress Dowager Yan said with a serious expression, "What will happen to Baojie and Guige in the future?"
Emperor Yan was stunned for a moment before realizing the meaning behind Empress Dowager Yan's words.
Empress Dowager Yan bluntly stated, "We know why Bao-jie was sent to the Northwest under the pretext of rewarding the troops, but what about the others?"
Chen Qiu said gently from the side, "I suppose His Majesty has also noticed that the children harbor resentment towards Bao Jie and Gui Ge."
Empress Dowager Yan said through tears, "I only have two sons, so naturally I hope that my grandchildren can get along well, just like you and Zhili. But look at what Zhen'er said yesterday, wasn't that like stabbing Baojie in the heart with a knife?"
There are no secrets in the palace. Yan Zhen'er thought she was speaking in hushed tones, but she didn't notice the palace maids serving her.
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