Yes, Xie Yuan was confident that, thanks to her extensive preparations, those villains who tried to harm her and her child would not succeed.
However, Xie Yuan still felt uncomfortable being coveted by others.
There are only those who steal for a thousand days, but not those who guard against thieves for a thousand days.
She has already taken the throne of Empress, which will inevitably get in the way of some people.
And her children, destined to be the heirs of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
The struggle for power has always been bloody and cruel.
Xie Yuan didn't want to become a pitiful victim with his child, and he didn't want to be constantly schemed against by others.
Xie Yuan also learned a lesson from Xie Ze—
A kind person is often bullied, and a good horse is often ridden!
I was acting out of kindness and didn't want to push things too far.
Outsiders, however, would think she was a pushover, weak and easily bullied.
When it's time to be ruthless, you have to be ruthless; only then can you deter certain people.
Therefore, when Xie Yuan learned that several powerful clans were planning to "retaliate," he did not hesitate.
They almost completely uprooted the Chen, Huang, and other major families.
This time, she and her child hadn't even arrived in Beijing yet, but because their presence made some people feel that their interests were being harmed, they were ready to kill them!
Xie Yuan felt that if he didn't take drastic measures and punish her severely, those people would think she was really easy to bully.
If it were just her alone, that would be one thing, but now Xie Yuan is not alone anymore; she has children.
Even for the sake of her child, she couldn't back down!
"Your Majesty, what do you mean?"
Princess Xu was intelligent and well-versed in military strategy.
She thought about it carefully, trying to put herself in Xie Yuan's situation, and then she vaguely guessed what was going on.
This is a deliberate attempt to create a false impression!
"Your Majesty, would you please have your female soldiers take another route?"
Princess Xu asked tentatively, "Why are we taking the main road in such a grand manner, while the women soldiers are taking the back roads?"
In this way, those who wanted to harm Xie Yuan and his mother would think that Xie Yuan was using himself as bait to carry out a feint.
In reality, Xie Yuan was the only one in the main group, while the group that secretly took the back path was escorting the four little ones.
This is very reasonable and also aligns with a mother's thinking—to sacrifice herself to protect her child.
but--
"Isn't this too risky? Although the female soldiers are brave, there are only a few hundred of them!"
Before Xie Yuan could answer, Princess Xu became worried.
She genuinely loves quadruplets.
Putting aside auspiciousness, the appearance and personality of the four little ones alone are very endearing.
They were all fair-skinned and chubby.
Aping is calm and looks like Xie Yuan;
Ah An has a bad temper, but she has the domineering air of a noble lady from an imperial family.
Ah Fu is always smiling, as if he has no worries. Whenever I see his smile, my mood also improves.
Ah Le is the youngest, the most pampered, and also the most beautiful.
She's practically a mini-version of Helian Jue.
It is estimated that Princess Xu had never met Empress Dowager Xiao, otherwise she would have known that Ah Le actually resembled this biological grandmother the most.
However, regardless of who she resembles, the little girl is very beautiful.
She's not even a year old yet, but she's already as exquisite as a little fairy.
...The four children are all unique and precious.
Princess Xu was always delighted to see it.
Hug this one, kiss that one, and in my heart I can't help but pray: If the baby in my belly is even half as good-looking as these four little ones, I will be completely satisfied!
As for intelligence and such, Princess Xu no longer held high hopes.
She had only one wish: that she would not inherit her father's stupidity!
Of course, if you really do resemble your biological father, that's fine, but you must learn from your biological father and grandmother's philosophy of "contentment with what you have."
Because Princess Xu knew that, based on the relationship between their Yong Prince's Mansion and the Emperor and Empress...
As long as their children don't cause too much trouble, even if they're a little ugly or stupid, they'll still be noble princes or princesses!
It was precisely because her own royal family had a close relationship with the Emperor and Empress that Princess Xu genuinely regarded the four children as close juniors.
She felt a little reluctant, "Although we are more conspicuous here, we have 20,000 silver-armored soldiers and 3,000 of Prince Yong's personal guards."
Unless those families send out a large force, killing Xie Yuan and his mother while under the protection of tens of thousands of people is simply a pipe dream!
"I did send out the female soldiers separately."
Seeing Princess Xu's anxious expression, Xie Yuan knew that she was genuinely worried about the four little ones.
Feeling a warmth in his heart, Xie Yuan didn't hide it from Princess Xu. "In addition, I have also arranged for two thousand men to secretly escort the women soldiers!"
Princess Xu was somewhat relieved to hear that there were not only women soldiers.
But she still added, "Even with 'reinforcements,' it's still a bit risky."
Can a few thousand people compare to tens of thousands?
Xie Yuan laughed, "I only let the female soldiers act alone and sent men to protect them secretly, but I didn't say that the children were taken away by the female soldiers."
Princess Xu: Σ(⊙▽⊙"a
A mixture of truth and illusion!
This empress has truly mastered the art of military strategy.
"Oh~~"
Princess Xu suddenly realized and slowly said, "No wonder Your Majesty said you threw in 'bait' earlier."
So Xie Yuan's so-called bait wasn't the four little ones, but rather a group of female soldiers.
"There are still a few wet nurses! After all, even if it's an act, we have to go all the way!"
Xie Yuan's smile grew even brighter.
But a hint of coldness lingered in her eyes: If those people don't make a move, fine, but if they dare to, she'll make sure they never leave alive.
Not only that, Xie Yuan will also leave behind witnesses and physical evidence so that he can settle accounts with those nobles and powerful families after arriving in the capital!
In matters of governing the country, we cannot act recklessly.
However, we cannot simply give in all the time.
They are a wealthy couple with troops and a legitimate status. If they still act submissively and swallow their anger, then they might as well give up being emperor and empress!
"Your Majesty, you are always so thoughtful!"
Princess Xu was completely convinced this time.
She knew that Xie Yuan had always been intelligent.
But she still didn't expect that Xie Yuan had become even more decisive.
Xie Yuan began to become increasingly decisive and ruthless, displaying more and more of the aura and temperament of a leader!
This version of Xie Yuan is slightly unfamiliar, yet even more charming.
"I was worried that if she returned to the capital and went to that treacherous palace, she would suffer because of her soft heart and kindness!"
"Now it seems I was overthinking it! Sister Yuan will always be so wonderful!"
Princess Xu secretly observed, and her anxious heart gradually calmed down.
...
"Have you checked everything? Are all of Xie's babies here?"
"I saw the wet nurse and heard her crying! She must be inside the train carriage!"
"Yes! Not only are there female soldiers protecting her, but there are also other troops hidden behind her. If it weren't her own child, why would Madam Xie be so cautious?"
"Good! There's a valley ahead, perfect for an ambush! Let's set up a good ambush and finish this quickly before reinforcements arrive!"
In the corner, a group of self-righteous people are deliberately courting disaster!
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