She smiled back. Was this some kind of state secret being discussed? Was she allowed to hear that? She turned her head to look at Chu Jinghuai.
Chu Jinghuai smiled faintly and said, "The princess just came back from outside, and I don't think she knows what we are talking about yet. Lord Xia, please tell me."
The person being named was the newly appointed Minister of War, Xia Yuan. He hesitated for a moment, glanced at Chu Jinghuai, and finally spoke, "The Turks are secretly colluding with the Northern Zhao and will soon march south. Your Majesty intends to send the prince to personally meet them, but... the situation at court is complicated right now. If the prince leaves the capital, something unforeseen might happen."
Chen Jingxi's expression changed slightly. She understood the deeper meaning behind these words. Although Chu Jinghuai had been stripped of his military power, he still could not be underestimated.
If he left the capital, it would undoubtedly give other forces an opportunity to take advantage. She looked at Chu Jinghuai, only to see that he looked calm, as if he had expected this.
Xia Yuan's voice rang out again, a tone heavy and resigned. "Your Highness's expedition this time will undoubtedly be extremely dangerous. According to spies, the Turkic army this time numbered a full 100,000 men. And the Emperor's intention... Your Highness previously defeated the Turkic army with only 10,000 men, and he believes that Your Highness can similarly defeat a larger force with a smaller force this time. Therefore... He will only allocate Your Highness 10,000 men."
Chen Jingxi's face quickly turned red with anger, and she clenched her fists. The emperor, that old fool, clearly wanted Chu Jinghuai to die!
Four years ago, he was able to defeat the 100,000-strong Turkic army with only 10,000 soldiers. That was because he led the extremely elite Black Armor Guards, and the victory was achieved when the Turks were completely unprepared.
Now, after that battle, the Turks will certainly be more wary of Chu Jinghuai. How can this time be compared with four years ago?
Chu Jinghuai held Chen Jingxi's hand and said calmly, "I was able to defeat them four years ago, and I can do it now."
Chen Jingxi looked at him sideways, and he smiled.
The noises in the study continued until late at night. After seeing everyone off, the two walked out of the study hand in hand. They saw a crescent moon in the sky, casting a soft and clear light.
Chen Jingxi looked up at the handsome man beside her, and her heart couldn't help but move.
On weekdays, he was always gentle and considerate to her, even a little servile, making her almost forget that he was not only a husband who obeyed her in everything, but also a prince who could command thousands of troops and was feared by all.
"Princess, what's wrong?" Chu Jinghuai asked softly.
Chen Jingxi smiled and said, "I suddenly think you're so handsome."
Upon hearing this, Chu Jinghuai stood up straight and looked up at the starry sky at a 45-degree angle. "Is this the angle?"
Chen Jingxi burst out laughing.
This smile seemed to dispel all the tension and worries.
"Chu Yuzhen is still alive, did you know?"
Chu Jinghuai nodded, "I'll have someone send her to the Queen."
"No, when are you leaving?"
"Half a month later."
"Half a month later?" Chen Jingxi was puzzled.
Chu Jinghuai said, "My father is afraid of me taking charge of the army, and he's also afraid of losing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He won't issue an order lightly without a foolproof plan."
This old Deng is asking for a beating. Chen Jingxi secretly took note of this and took out a death-free gold medal and handed it to Chu Jinghuai, "Take this."
Chu Jinghuai looked at the gold medal and said meaningfully, "Princess, why don't you tell me how this gold medal came about."
"I picked it up."
Chu Jinghuai looked at her with a half-smile, "I have a bowel movement every morning, and each time lasts for a quarter of an hour. I love chicken butts, and I feel weak all over if I don't eat them for a day. I talk in my sleep at night, and Princess Su is the love of my life. I will give all my property to her..."
"Your Highness, a flying saucer." Chen Jingxi ran away.
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