Gu Yan really didn't expect Zhao Jing to be so bold.
Zhao Yun said to Gu Yan, "Zhao Jing's maternal grandfather is from the Xu family of Zhenbei Marquisate. I wonder what the Xu family will do. Xu Pei has already gone to Lizhou, so we have to be on guard. I will give you a chance to redeem yourself from your crimes. You will lead your troops to Lizhou to eliminate the pirates and restore peace to the people of Lizhou."
Gu Yan hurriedly said, "Thank you, Your Highness."
Zhao Yun looked at Gu Yan and said, "Also, since my father ascended the throne, there have been few changes in the court. I'm afraid Zhao Jing is not the only one with disloyal intentions. I also want to know how many people in the court have evil intentions. You continue to spread the rumor that I am seriously ill and dying, and I will not live long."
Gu Yan nodded lightly and said, "Yes."
After Gu Yan sent Zhao Yun back to the East Palace, he returned to Qingfeng Garden.
As soon as they entered Qingfeng Garden, Yun Xiangye came forward to greet them, "Husband, His Highness didn't blame you, did he?"
Gu Yan said: "No, His Highness gave me a good opportunity to redeem myself from my crime and let me go to Lizhou."
Yun Xiangye knew that since Gu Yan was demoted, although he said on the surface that it was okay for him not to enter the court, Yun Xiangye knew that his ambition was definitely not to be a prince who only relied on his parents' and ancestors' influence.
Yun Xiangye smiled faintly and said, "When are we leaving? I'll prepare our luggage."
After Gu Yan had the maids leave, he went inside and said to Yun Xiangye, "This time we're not going to Lizhou to investigate, but are leading troops directly to Lizhou. The Lijiang Jiedushi's younger brother is plotting a rebellion, which shows how serious the pirates are in Lizhou. It must be that the Lijiang army is colluding with the pirates. Your Highness intends to send troops directly, so I can't take you with me..."
Yun Xiangye pursed her lips and said, "When I go to Lizhou, I will definitely stay in the military camp and won't leave the gate even once. I won't cause you any trouble."
Gu Yan chuckled and said, "While you are in the military camp, I will always be cautious in my actions and will be worried about you. You should just wait for my triumphant return in Chang'an."
Yun Xiangye threw herself into Gu Yan's arms, and said reluctantly, "What if..."
Yun Xiangye didn't dare to voice the worry and gloom in her heart. "There are so many generals in Dasheng, why did His Highness choose to let you go?"
Gu Yan chuckled and said, "Your Highness has given me a great opportunity to make a contribution. This opportunity is something others can't even ask for."
Ever since his father conquered the Nanzhao Kingdom and established the Nancheng Kingdom, the surrounding small countries all submitted to Dasheng and dared not offend, so the Dasheng army could only suppress bandits.
Occasionally, they are invited by neighboring small countries to help them quell internal conflicts.
There has been no war in the past decade or so, and the people have lived in harmony. The military generals have finally waited for the opportunity to achieve great things, and they must be eager to do so.
Yun Xiangye said worriedly, "Then you must take good care of yourself when you go to Lizhou, and don't be too aggressive. I will be at home day and night, looking forward to your return."
Gu Yan hugged Yun Xiangye tightly in his arms, kissed her forehead and smiled faintly, "I will protect myself well. After all, I can't bear to see you sad because of me."
Yun Xiangye also hugged Gu Yan tightly and asked, "When are we leaving?"
Gu Yan said: "It will take at least a month to mobilize the troops and prepare the carriages. I can still accompany you for more than a month."
Yun Xiangye said reluctantly, "Alas, if it weren't for me, why would you risk your life to achieve merit?"
Gu Yan chuckled and said, "Although I have the protection of my ancestors and don't need to sacrifice my life for merit, I also want to achieve something on my own. My grandfather and my father were both brave generals, and I also want to prove the blood and courage of the men of our Gu family."
Gu Yan touched Yun Xiangye's face and said, "Don't worry, I will protect myself and will return safely."
With tears in her eyes, Yun Xiangye took the initiative to kiss Gu Yan's thin lips. Gu Yan clasped Yun Xiangye's head with his big hands and deepened the kiss.
In April, the weather is getting hotter.
Gu Yan was going to send troops, so he was very busy these days. Yun Xiangye took Nuonuo to the embroidery workshop during the day.
As soon as I entered the embroidery workshop today, I met the two sisters Fu Qianran and Fu Anran.
"Aunt." Xiao Nuonuo called out with a smile when she saw Fu Qianran.
Fu Qianran picked up Xiao Nuonuo and said, "You're so good."
Yun Xiangye chuckled and said, "Are you here to buy clothes? Miss Anran, feel free to choose whatever clothes you like. I'll put them on my account."
Yun Xiangye actually wished that Fu Anran would wear more clothes from the Five Colors Embroidery Workshop. Fu Anran was a walking signboard. Once the clothes she wore were made into ready-made clothes, there would definitely be many people buying them.
Seeing Fu Anran's red and swollen eyes, Yun Xiangye asked, "Miss Anran, what happened? Who bullied you?"
Fu Anran listened to Yun Xiangye's question and cried as she threw herself into Yun Xiangye's arms, saying, "Wuwu, Princess, can you let me be Gu Yan's concubine?"
Upon hearing this, Fu Qianran quickly scolded, "Fu Anran! What nonsense are you talking about?"
Fu Anran sniffed and said, "Or let me be Xie Shian's concubine..."
The beauty cried sadly in his arms, so Yun Xiangye took Fu Anran to the backyard and asked Run'er and Nuonuo to guard the door and play.
Inside the house, Yun Xiangye poured Fu Anran a cup of warm tea and said, "You are the second daughter of the Fu family. There is no reason for you to be a concubine. Even if you want to be a concubine, you should be a concubine of the royal family."
Fu Anran sobbed and said, "I don't want to be a concubine of the royal family. I would rather be a concubine of a poor scholar than a concubine of Zhao Jing. Zhao Jing's legal wife is Wei Yu. I don't want to be Wei Yu's concubine. Besides...what's more, Zhao Jing is not good-looking..."
Fu Qianran kept pulling Fu Anran aside, asking her not to say more.
Fu Anran angrily shook off Fu Qianran's hand and said, "I would rather be a nun than be a slave to Wei Xi... Wuwuwu, Sister Xiangye."
Yun Xiangye chuckled and said, "You are the second daughter of the Fu family after all. How could your parents let you be Zhao Jing's mistress?"
Although Zhao Jing is the prince of Chu, the King of Chu was disliked by the previous emperor and was just an idle prince on weekdays.
Not to mention that Zhao Jing's maternal grandfather's family is the Xu family of the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, which holds military power. Zhao Jing has no chance of entering the court at all. He has the identity of a son of the Zhao family, but cannot truly grasp power.
How could the Fu family be willing to let their daughter marry Zhao Jing as a concubine?
Fu Anran said, "My grandfather and my uncle have already agreed. I really don't want to marry Zhao Jing... but I can't bear to give up my long hair and my abstention from meat to become a nun. I don't know what to do now. If I become Zhao Jing's concubine, Wei Xi will torture me to death."
"You are not a concubine, but a concubine." Fu Qianran said from the side.
Fu Anran cried, "Then I don't want to be a concubine either. Sister Xiangye, can you please help me? Why don't you just let me be Gu Yan's concubine? I swear, after I become a concubine, I will definitely not compete with you for a husband, wuwuwu."
Yun Xiangye listened to Fu Anran crying so pitifully. If it were someone else, she might have suspected that he was pretending to be pitiful, but with Fu Anran's intelligence, it was truly pitiful.
Yun Xiangye comforted Fu Anran, saying, "Don't cry. Besides becoming someone's concubine, there will definitely be other ways. After all, we are still in a period of national mourning, so a marriage cannot be arranged. You still have time to find a solution."
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