"After Father Emperor issued the decree, I heard that Ye Jinghe never returned to the palace, nor did he pay his respects to Father Emperor. It's as if he disappeared. The steward in your palace even came to me about this. You can decide what to do yourself!"
This is what Ye Jingshu wrote in her letter to Ye Jingchen.
Ye Jingchen knew where Ye Jinghe was.
He lived in the guard camp.
His reason to Ye Jingchen was that without his brother, the Eastern Palace was no longer his home, so he simply lived in the guard camp, which would also make it easier for him to train his troops.
Ye Jingchen also confirmed with Xie Chang'an that Ye Jinghe was indeed living in the guard camp.
When he was first demoted to a military officer by the emperor, some people did try to bully him, but he taught them a lesson, and after that, no one dared to mess with him.
Although the emperor demoted him, he was the undisputed ruler of the guard camp. Except for the inability to mobilize troops, no one dared to interfere with his other actions. He was the tyrant of the guard camp.
Ye Jingchen thought this was a good thing; if Ye Jinghe didn't meet with the emperor, the conflict between them wouldn't escalate.
Of course, he also wrote a letter to the emperor, complaining about his troubles and asking the emperor to take good care of the contingency plan he had left behind, which might actually come in handy.
Only if the emperor sees Ye Jinghe's value will he not push Ye Jinghe too hard.
Besides this matter, Ye Jingming's choice of a princess consort has also been decided. She was one of the candidates that the emperor originally arranged for Ye Jingchen.
It is said that Consort Chen was particularly dissatisfied with this candidate, feeling that his family background was too low and he was not good enough for Ye Jingming. However, Ye Jingming insisted on his choice and refused to compromise no matter how much Consort Chen cried, made a scene, or threatened to hang herself. He even went to ask the emperor to grant them a marriage.
The emperor readily agreed, reprimanded Consort Chen, issued the imperial decree of marriage, and promoted Ye Jingming to the position of Right Vice Minister in the Ministry of Personnel.
The position of Vice Minister is second only to the Minister. Yun Shu's father was a Marquis and had served as Vice Minister in the Ministry of War for nearly twenty years before being appointed Minister of War not long ago.
This was only because Zheng Mingxuan, the former Minister of War, had problems and Ye Jingchen managed to collect evidence to remove him from office; otherwise, it wouldn't have been Yun Yi's turn.
Speaking of the Marquis of Zhongyong's mansion, one cannot help but mention Yun Shu.
Ye Jingchen had previously let Yun Shu choose where to go, and she did not choose the Six Ministries, but instead chose the Imperial Observatory.
The Imperial Observatory is a rather special place, and Ye Jingchen couldn't possibly squeeze anyone in there.
Yun Shu went to see the Director of the Imperial Observatory herself, and with her own abilities, she gained the Director's approval, entered the Imperial Observatory, and obtained the official position of Lingtai Lang.
The Lingtai Lang was a position responsible for astronomical observation, astronomical calculation, calendar calculation, and divination and weather prediction based on celestial phenomena, providing scientific basis for political and agricultural activities.
Of course, the word 'science' didn't exist in that era, but the Imperial Observatory was indeed the precursor and pioneer of astronomy.
Yun Shu has talent in this area, so going to the Imperial Observatory is indeed a good fit for his profession, and it doesn't conflict with his interests.
After learning that he had gone to the Imperial Observatory, Xie Chang'an gave him the Book of Changes that he had been reading for ten years and was almost worn out.
After receiving the gift, Yun Shu was overjoyed and treasured it, becoming even more convinced that he and Xie Chang'an were friends.
On a day of heavy snowfall, the supply convoy finally arrived in northern Xinjiang.
The Shenwei Army and the Border Defense Battalion were stationed in Beiping County in the northern frontier.
On the day they arrived in Beiping County, a grand procession came to greet them.
Xu Jingjing led some of the generals of the Divine Might Army, while the commander of the guard battalion personally led people to greet them. As the prefect of Beiping, Wu Zemin also led officials of Beiping Prefecture to greet them.
Xu Jingjing in the northern frontier gave Ye Jingchen a completely different feeling than when she was in the capital. She was dressed in military armor, carrying a long spear, and looked heroic and spirited.
Although she lacks elaborate makeup, glamorous clothes, and accessories, Xu Jingjing is now free, confident, and happy.
Wu Zemin, who had spent three years training in the northern frontier, was also different from when he was in the imperial city.
He used to be very fair-skinned, but now he's become much darker, and he gives off a different vibe.
Wu Zemin used to be a gentle and refined young master from a noble family, but now he has a resolute face and piercing eyes.
If Wu Zemin were to return to the capital now, even just standing together, he could easily crush all those spoiled brats there.
The head of a prefecture is transferred every three years. Given Wu Zemin's political achievements over the past three years and his connections as the Minister of Rites, if he wants to leave Beiping Prefecture, he can choose to return to the capital or go to other prosperous places.
The commander of the border defense battalion was Marquis Wu'an, Li Chengqi, who was also the Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince.
He had been staying in the capital city until a few years ago when the border guards discovered the illegal sale of military equipment. The original commander of the border guards returned to the capital city for investigation, and the emperor sent the Marquis of Wu'an to keep the Duke of Zhenguo in check.
The emperor felt at ease sending Ye Jingchen to the northern frontier because Marquis Wu'an was there and would surely protect Ye Jingchen.
They arrived with the supply train, and official business was the priority; they needed to hand over military supplies first.
Although Ye Jingchen was not in good condition along the way, he did not let his guard down and kept a close watch on the supplies. Anyone who tried to touch the supplies on the road was dealt with by him.
The quartermasters of the Shenwei Army and the border defense battalion inspected the supplies on the spot and each took their respective share.
Because of Ye Jingchen's arrival, the emperor was exceptionally generous, and this year's military supplies were 30% more than in previous years, making the soldiers who came to transport the supplies extremely happy.
After the supplies are distributed, it's time to catch up.
Among those present, Marquis Wu'an held the highest status, and he was also Ye Jingchen's nominal teacher, so Ye Jingchen greeted him first.
Marquis Wu'an, of course, dared not accept his courtesy. After giving way, he hurriedly bowed to Crown Prince Ye Jingchen, who also avoided him.
After exchanging greetings, Marquis Wu'an introduced him to the generals of the border defense battalion he had brought with him.
After meeting with the border defense battalion commander, he then met with the commander of the Divine Might Army.
Ye Jingchen always treated Xu Jingjing as an elder, and in front of the generals of the Divine Might Army, Ye Jingchen naturally could not act like the crown prince, so he also treated Xu Jingjing with the respect due to a junior.
Xu Jingjing did not accept the courtesy. She was much more natural and casual when facing Ye Jingchen than Marquis Wu'an. She held Ye Jingchen's arms and looked him up and down.
Upon seeing this, Xu Jingjing frowned and immediately began to berate Xie Chang'an, who was standing behind Ye Jingchen: "Chang'an, as His Highness's guard, why didn't you take good care of him? His Highness has lost weight and gotten darker!"
Xie Chang'an, who was excited to see his mother after a long time: ...
In the end, he misplaced his trust!
His mother used to never scold him like that; she must have been influenced by his father!
"General Xu, it's not Chang'an's fault. He took good care of me. It's my own problem," Ye Jingchen quickly said.
Xu Jingjing was a general personally appointed by the emperor, serving as the deputy general to Xie Shaoling, the commander of the Divine Might Army.
Although she is a woman, every single one of the generals who came with her today has great faith in her.
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