It seems that the critical moment is coming soon. She must not take it lightly and must ensure that these plots proceed smoothly so that Situ Yao can get what belongs to him as soon as possible.
Only a few days of peace and tranquility had passed when someone came early in the morning to convey the emperor's decree.
Everyone in the East Palace knelt together, listening to the eunuch's shrill voice announce, "By the will of Heaven, the Emperor decrees that bandits in Kunliang Mountain are causing chaos, and the people are suffering. The Crown Prince is virtuous and capable, so he is specially sent to suppress the bandits and calm the people's hearts. This is my decree."
Situ Yao thanked him and stepped forward to receive the imperial edict, but he had some concerns in his heart.
At this moment, Su Mengyan understood in her heart. Just as she expected, everything was developing in the normal direction, and another storm was about to come.
Kunliang Mountain is famous for its dangerous terrain. There is a group of bandits on the mountain who often hijack passing caravans.
Although the people suffered terribly, the anti-bandit campaigns always ended in failure.
Recently, bandits in Kunliang Mountain have been hijacking caravans frequently, causing great suffering to the people.
This also attracted the attention of the court.
"This time, the bandit suppression must be successful. Er, I'm sending you."
Situ? stood gracefully, cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will definitely return in triumph."
"If you fail to solve the bandit problem, I will punish you severely."
The emperor's attitude this time was very firm, and he would not give up until the bandits were wiped out.
Kunlun Mountain is easy to defend but difficult to attack, but Situ knew it well and didn't worry too much.
However, at this moment, a voice sounded, attracting the attention of all officials.
"Father, I am willing to go with you."
At this time, Su Mengyan was drinking tea and feeding fish in the mansion, looking very relaxed.
She was not overly worried about the bandit suppression in Kunlun Mountains.
Although this time was extremely dangerous, she knew that Situ would return victorious and win a great victory.
From then on, he gained the support of a large number of martial artists, laying a solid foundation for his future.
Situ? looked unhappy when he returned to the East Palace.
Seeing this, Su Mengyan poured him a glass of water and went to greet him.
"What's wrong? You look so sad. Did anything happen in the court today?"
According to speculation, Su Mengyan almost already knew it.
Sure enough, Situ took the cup of water, took a sip, and slowly opened his mouth.
"Today, my father has sent me to Kunliang Mountain to suppress the bandits. If I can't solve the problem this time, I will definitely be severely punished. Maybe by then, you will have to follow me and starve."
He said this half-jokingly, just wanting to tease Su Mengyan.
Unexpectedly, Su Mengyan didn't care at all. This was the confidence she felt after knowing the result.
"Don't worry, you will definitely win a great victory, and I won't be reduced to starving."
Seeing her confident look, Situ's doubts grew in his heart, but he concealed it well.
"How do you know that I will win? Kunliang Mountain is strategically located and is easy to defend but difficult to attack. No matter how many officials there are, they cannot defeat it..." He wanted to see worry on Su Mengyan's face.
Who would have thought that this heartless boy, instead of being worried, started eating the pastries on the table.
"Can't beat them?" Su Mengyan muttered while chewing something, "That's because of them, not you."
After swallowing the pastry, Su Mengyan had a satisfied look on her face.
At this moment, Situ was shocked. She believed him so much.
"But even if the bandits are successfully suppressed, the credit may not all be mine." Situ's eyes were somewhat deep.
She frowned, put down the pastry in her hand, patted the pastry crumbs on her hand, and asked, "What does this mean?"
"Situ Zhao will go with me."
"What?"
Su Mengyan stood up suddenly, speechless. She had planned everything but never expected this to happen.
"Did the emperor ask him to go?" Su Mengyan asked. That wasn't right.
"It's strange, too. He's such a coward, yet he actually took the initiative to ask my father to go with him." Situ frowned, thinking of the shock of all the officials in the court.
However, the emperor was only stunned for a moment before agreeing.
Su Mengyan was speechless. How could she forget? It must be Cui Mixue who instigated Situ Zhao to go to Kunliang Mountain to suppress the bandits.
"What can he do there? Just hide behind and cheer?" Su Mengyan muttered, showing disdain for Situ Zhao.
After hearing her words, Situ couldn't help but smile.
"You're still laughing? He's going to take the credit for your work."
"Maybe he doesn't want to steal the credit, but wants me to fail in suppressing the bandits. After all, I am the commander-in-chief this time." Situ is not a fool, and he can guess it.
However, Su Mengyan thought of a deeper level.
Well, why are these two people still haunting us? They are really two stumbling blocks.
She cursed in her heart, and then made up her mind.
"I want to go with you." She had to follow Situ?, what if she suffered a loss?
"No." Situ refused without thinking, "It's too dangerous this time, you can't go."
"I'm going!" Su Mengyan was determined.
"No." This time, Situ didn't want to let her do whatever she wanted, and his attitude was very tough.
"If you don't agree, I won't have dinner today." Eating was so important to Su Mengyan, but she completely ignored it in order to threaten Situ?
Situ still shook his head: "Yan'er, stop messing around. I still have to go prepare for the bandit suppression. You stay home and wait for me."
After saying that, he turned around and went about his business.
Su Mengyan curled her lips, knowing that he didn't take it seriously at all.
Don't believe she'll go on a hunger strike? Then she'll go on a hunger strike to show him.
I didn’t eat dinner.
After Situ finished his work and entered the East Palace, a servant came to report.
"Miss Su didn't have dinner."
Situ was stunned at first, but when he thought about how much she had eaten, he didn't care.
"fine."
Anyway, he was determined not to take her with him.
After receiving Situ's indifferent response, Su Mengyan was furious.
She wanted to follow him to save him, but he refused.
But she insisted on continuing the hunger strike to the end.
The next day, Su Mengyan still hadn't eaten. As it was getting dark, her stomach began to growl.
Su Mengyan couldn't help but curse out loud: "Damn Situ, you don't care about me at all."
She kept muttering, which made Situ, who had just entered the room, stunned for a moment, and then a doting smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Yan'er, it's time to eat." He held a variety of delicious food in his hands.
Su Mengyan's eyes lit up at first, then she lowered her head.
"I don't want to eat it, you take it away." She was afraid that she could not resist the temptation.
Looking at her cute appearance, Situ couldn't help laughing.
He placed the food on the table one by one, then took out her favorite dish and dangled it in front of her: "Didn't you say that people are made of iron and rice is made of steel, and that you'll be hungry if you don't eat? Why don't you eat?"
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