Chapter 367 Urgent
Summoning Taking advantage of Jiang's mother's daze, Jiang Shu decisively said: "Tomorrow I will accompany mother to Zhaojue Temple to find the abbot and ask for the most powerful talisman to exorcise ghosts..."
No, when did she agree? No,
how did it become a business to ask for talismans?
Jiang's mother was stunned and frowned, feeling that something was wrong.
Jiang Shu added: "In addition to this, we need to bring some more guards with strong martial arts skills to ensure that everything is foolproof. What do you think, mother?"
Without waiting for Jiang's mother to answer, Jiang's father said first: "I think Shu'er has thought it through very carefully."
Jiang's mother finally came to her senses and glared at the two of them and said: "You two, father and daughter, have colluded with each other a long time ago and teamed up to fool me, right?"
"Mom, how can this be a trick? I was trying to make you feel at ease and to ensure Dad's safety." Jiang Shu walked behind Jiang's mother and pinched her neck and rubbed her shoulders like a flatterer.
Jiang's mother pulled her to sit down in a bad mood and asked Jiang's father, "Do you have to go?"
Jiang's father said seriously, "If you do business, there is no reason not to go out for business. Shu'er is busy now, so I have to go."
"Don't worry, I will be extra careful and come back safely before the New Year so that the family can be reunited."
Jiang's mother was not unreasonable, but she was just too worried. Knowing that she couldn't stop, she sighed and said, "Okay, let's go to Zhaojue Temple to ask for a talisman tomorrow."
"Really?" Jiang's father thought that it was actually unnecessary and it would be more practical to bring more guards.
Jiang's mother's face sank when she heard this, and Jiang Shu hurriedly said, "Of course we have to ask for it. It's better to be safe than sorry. It's always good to be more prepared." "
Shu'er is still sensible." Jiang's mother patted Jiang Shu's hand.
Jiang Shu looked obedient and agreed with Jiang's mother on the time to go to Zhaojue Temple tomorrow.
Jiang's father couldn't persuade them, and was afraid that Jiang's mother would regret and stop him if he continued to talk, so he let them go.
Anyway, he also had to arrange the matters of each shop, and it would take a few days before he could leave.
The next day, Jiang Shu accompanied Jiang's mother to Zhaojue Temple.
The mother and daughter knelt in front of the Buddha and devoutly prayed for a peace talisman for Jiang's father. Finally, they went to find the abbot and solemnly asked for a ghost-exorcising talisman.
After taking the two talismans back to Jiang's father and strictly instructing him to carry them with him, Jiang's mother breathed a sigh of relief and felt a little relieved.
On November 13, the battle report of the border was sent back to Shangjing.
Yu Cheng brought 30,000 elite troops to the border to reinforce the raid, which dealt a heavy blow to Mobei. The Mobei army retreated ten miles. The two armies confronted each other, and the border was temporarily safe.
The emperor felt relieved after listening to Gao He's recitation, and all the officials also breathed a sigh of relief.
"My dear ministers, you have worked hard these days. Tomorrow is a day off. Have a good rest."
The supplies for the border have been sent out, and the autumn tax has been collected into the treasury in the past few days. The important affairs of the court have been handled properly, and the emperor also wants to relax.
After all the officials thanked him and took their leave, the emperor went to Zhongling Palace with ease.
Seeing him so happy, Concubine Yu Gui knew that there must be good news from the border.
After asking, Concubine Yu Gui rubbed the emperor's forehead and said, "The prince's personal expedition has greatly boosted the morale of the army. With sufficient military equipment and horses in the future, we will definitely be able to repel Mobei and keep the border stable."
"Yeah." The emperor responded with his eyes closed, enjoying the leisurely moment.
Yu Zheng brought the news back to the palace, and Jiang Shu was delighted when he heard it.
"Great."
Yu Zheng changed out of his court robes, tied his belt and said, "I'll take a day off tomorrow, you should take a day off too."
Jiang Shu smiled and replied, "Okay."
The three of them hadn't had a leisurely day together for a long time.
After breakfast, Yu Zheng went to deal with the official business at hand, and Jiang Shu went out to arrange the matters in the shop and prepare for rest tomorrow.
The weather was getting colder and colder. The next day was a cloudy day, and the cold wind felt like needles on the face.
Jiang Shu and Yu Zheng did not go out, but chatted in the house and played with Yu Ziyu.
In the afternoon, the sky was overcast and the sun suddenly came out.
"Let's go for a walk in the backyard." Jiang Shu suggested.
Yu Zheng held Yu Ziyu in his arms, and the family of three took a leisurely stroll in the backyard.
When they reached the plum forest, Jiang Shu looked at the faint buds on the plum trees and said, "In one month at most, the plum blossoms will bloom and Ziyou will be able to see them."
She remembered that Yu Zheng had said in March this year that plum blossoms were similar to peach blossoms, and Yu Ziyou could see plum blossoms first after he was born.
Looking at the vast plum forest, Jiang Shu was looking forward to the scene of the family of three enjoying the white snow and red plum blossoms together.
"Ziyou, do you want to see plum blossoms? And the snow, it's so beautiful." Jiang Shu asked Yu Ziyou teasingly.
Yu Ziyou responded with "ah ah ah", and Yu Zheng looked at the mother and son with his dark eyes doting.
Unknowingly, half of the day had passed.
"Master." Zhufeng came in a hurry.
Yu Zheng turned around and saw Zhu Feng with a serious face. He asked solemnly, "What's the matter?"
Zhu Feng said, "The imperial guards in the palace have conveyed the emperor's oral order. Please
come to the palace immediately." What happened?
Today is a day off for all officials. The emperor suddenly summoned him urgently. Something must have happened.
"What did he say?" Yu Zheng asked.
Zhu Feng shook his head: "The imperial guard who came to convey the order said he didn't know."
Yu Zheng heard this and his dark eyebrows knitted.
"Husband, go quickly. The emperor must have something urgent to find you." Jiang Shu hurriedly hugged Yu Ziyou.
Yu Zhengjun's face was cold and he left quickly with Zhu Feng.
Looking at their hurried backs, Jiang Shu's heart tightened. She couldn't help, so she could only wait patiently in the mansion.
Before coming to report, Zhu Feng ordered the servants to prepare the carriage. When the two arrived at the gate of the palace, the carriage was already waiting. After getting on the carriage, they went straight to the palace.
Yu Zheng was not the first to arrive.
When Yu Zheng got off the car, he saw two carriages parked in front of the palace gate. Not long after, another carriage arrived.
The door opened and Yu Zheng saw Prime Minister Xie and Xie Qi'an getting off the car.
"Your Highness." The father and son bowed to Yu Zheng.
Yu Zheng nodded and went into the palace with them to the study.
Not long after they entered the palace, another carriage arrived.
In the study, the emperor sat behind the desk, staring at the urgent report in front of him with a solemn look on his face.
The two generals who arrived earlier stood with their heads slightly lowered, carefully watching the emperor's expression, not daring to speak.
After they paid their respects in Yu's study, the emperor asked them to wait and said nothing.
But from the emperor's expression, it was obviously not a good thing.
The two looked at each other secretly, their hearts pounding.
At this time, the eunuch at the door reported that Yu Zheng and others had arrived.
The two secretly breathed a sigh of relief and cast their eyes towards the door.
Yu Zheng and others entered the room and saluted respectfully.
The emperor waved his hand impatiently and asked Gao He to present the urgent report in front of him to Yu Zheng.
Yu Zheng took it and looked at it carefully.
After seeing the content of the urgent report clearly, Yu Zheng's face instantly became cold, just like the emperor.
Such a reaction made Prime Minister Xie and others shocked, panicked and at a loss.
"Everyone, take a look." The emperor ordered.
"Yes." Prime Minister Xie took the urgent report from Yu Zheng and checked it with Xie Qian.
After reading it, the father and son both looked gloomy.
The two generals who arrived first took the urgent report with full of suspicion and uneasiness.
The two people who didn't understand why the emperor and others were so cold, after seeing the content of the urgent report, they shook their hands in shock and almost dropped the urgent report on the ground.
"How...how could it be." The two people felt cold in their hearts and their bodies stiffened.
No wonder the emperor urgently summoned them to the palace on the day of rest, no wonder Yu Zheng and others looked cold and gloomy as if the sky was falling.
Dazhao is in danger.