After Zhao Shijie and Ji Qiulin left the study, they looked at each other and chuckled softly.
"Lord Ji, now that Qingxue and Chenglie's marriage is settled, we can be considered in-laws?"
As Zhao Shijie walked, he asked questions. He had only learned a few days ago that Cheng Lie and the second young lady of the Ji family had fallen in love, were engaged, and were going through the betrothal process.
"Hehe! Yes, we're set to get married next February."
Ji Qiulin was also very happy. Although Minister Lin was not a good person, his son was promising and his daughter was capable. Besides, Madam Lin had divorced Minister Lin.
His daughter won't have to suffer that kind of treatment after marrying into the family, so this marriage is still acceptable.
"Haha! Okay, let's grab a drink sometime!"
Having received confirmation, Zhao Shijie felt reassured. At least Ji Qiulin was satisfied with the marriage, so he was at ease.
Zhao Mansion…
"Lie'er's marriage has been arranged, but he hasn't told Yuxin yet. I wonder if Yuxin will be able to make it back for Lie'er's wedding!"
"And that scumbag Lin has been causing trouble lately; I hope he doesn't interfere with Lie'er's wedding!"
As Zhao Hanyue sorted through the betrothal gifts sent to the Ji family, she spoke with concern.
"Madam, there's no need to worry. After all, the three young masters are all Lord Lin's sons, so he can't go too far. If you really miss Miss, why don't you write her a letter and tell her about this? It would make her happy! You can also ask her how things are going on her end."
Seeing her mistress muttering to herself like this, the old nanny next to her spoke up to offer some advice.
"Hopefully that bastard will learn his lesson! When the second brother came back last time, he said Yuxin had lost weight and was so busy every day. I wonder how she is now! Let's go write a letter!"
Zhao Hanyue sighed, stopped talking about Lin Xiong'an, and changed the subject to Lin Yuxin. However, she became more and more worried as she talked, and finally couldn't help but walk towards the desk.
Just as Zhao Hanyue was engrossed in writing her letter, Lin Chenglie walked in.
"Mother!"
"What? Are you getting married? Now you know to come home!"
Zhao Hanyue glared at her eldest son with annoyance. Ever since her daughter went to the Northern Frontier, her eldest son, who had become a centurion, hadn't returned home for a month at a time. She had to send someone to invite him to meet the second young lady of the Ji family.
Luckily, Miss Ji took a liking to him, otherwise I think this brat would be too ashamed to face Yuxin.
Before leaving, Yuxin repeatedly told him that this girl Ji was a good person and that he should pay attention to her. But no sooner had Yuxin left than he went to the military camp.
She was so angry!
"Mother! Your son has come back this time for important business!"
Zhao Shijie blushed and looked at his mother with embarrassment, speaking with a wronged expression.
"What important business could you possibly have?"
Zhao Hanyue stopped writing, looking at him with annoyance, and asked.
"His Majesty has just issued an edict ordering me to go to Jibei City to escort Prince Qiling back to the capital."
Lin Chenglie spoke seriously.
"Jibei City? Is that where Yuxin lives?"
Zhao Hanyue was taken aback. Upon hearing "Jibei City," she immediately felt that it must be related to Yuxin.
"Yes, Yuxin has done a great job this time, capturing the Qiling King of the Northern Frontier alive."
Lin Chenglie spoke of this with pride, saying that his younger sister was so amazing that he, as her older brother, felt he could hardly keep up.
"How...how did she end up fighting against the Northern Frontier? Was she injured?"
When Zhao Hanyue heard that there was also something to do in the northern border region, her heart skipped a beat. No matter how impressive their children are outside, their parents are always worried about them.
“Mother, my sister is fine. I just heard that the Prince was injured. The Emperor sent me to the North City to escort Prince Qiling back to the capital. He also wanted me to go and see the Prince, Yuxin, and... Xiaohao!”
Lin Chenglie said in a low voice.
"You mean...!"
Zhao Hanyue was startled! She looked up at her son.
"Um!"
Lin Chenglie simply nodded without saying a word.
"Then why...?"
Zhao Hanyue wanted to ask more, but she stopped halfway through her sentence.
The mother and her children knew that Xiao Hao was a prince, and they heard it from Yu Xin's heartfelt words.
But when the Emperor found out, why didn't he take Xiao Hao back? Why did he let Yu Xin take him to such a harsh place?
Zhao Hanyue was somewhat puzzled.
“Mother, he has his own considerations, which are beyond our ability to guess. We just need to do our own thing.”
Lin Chenglie whispered a reminder to his mother not to say too much, lest someone overhear.
"Alright, since you're leaving, I'll go prepare some things right away. Take them to Yuxin. Oh, and send this letter to her too. I was just wondering who to send it to! You're perfect!"
Zhao Hanyue snapped out of her daze and didn't continue the previous topic. She quickly finished writing the letter in her hand, put it away, handed it to Lin Chenglie, and then got up and walked outside to prepare things for Lin Yuxin.
Lin Chenglie was left standing there dumbfounded, watching his mother's retreating figure. So, he might have been adopted? Was she really that careless? He just got back!
However, Lin Chenglie was the boss, so this thought only flashed through his mind for a moment before he got up and followed him out.
He still had to pack his things and make a trip to the palace.
When Lin Chenglie left the palace again, the emperor directly appointed him as a captain.
The Emperor also ordered Zhao Shijie to send his Zhao family army to accompany Lin Chenglie to ensure that Prince Qiling could arrive in the capital safely.
Zhao Shijie understood the Emperor's meaning and directly added some of the newly trained Zhao Family Army to the departing troops.
These Zhao Family Army troops are different from the previous Zhao Family Army troops.
These one hundred newly trained members of the Zhao family army are all experts. They were trained using the methods left behind by Lin Yuxin, and each of them can take on ten opponents!
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