"..." Qiu Yan was worried and tugged at him.
"Even if you're sick, it wouldn't cause this. Could it be that you've suffered some kind of shock?"
He Lin: "It shouldn't be." Jin'er wasn't really upset; he was just playing a prank.
This is outrageous!
He had nothing else to do, so he played along with him.
“That is…” Qiu Yan frowned for a moment, glancing down at the shoes on the ground.
The shoes were slightly too big, and they weren't Xiao Ran's shoes.
Okay, she understands.
"Your Majesty, let the Crown Prince calm down first. I'll go home and prescribe some medicine for her."
Without a doubt, she doesn't need to see a doctor for this illness.
Since no one is around, she should go out and look for them. She shouldn't let herself become arrogant and give others an opportunity to take advantage of her.
"That's fine too." He Lin thought to himself, Qiu Yan is smarter than him.
He just didn't expect that Qiu Yan would leave so soon after arriving.
"Madam General, I have something to discuss with you. Please come with me."
Qiu Yan... She nodded.
What could His Majesty possibly want with her?
Before she could even wonder, she saw He Lin lift his foot and step out of the bedroom.
She followed him, and saw that His Majesty's figure had already disappeared into the distance.
Turning his head to stare intently at the bed and quilt,
"Come out, I know you're not the crown prince."
Under the quilt, Nineteen was startled.
Qiu Yan: "If I'm not mistaken, you're from the suicide squad."
Nineteen loosened his fists and slowly lifted the quilt.
"Madam, how did you know?"
The moment Qiu Yan saw Nineteen, her guess was confirmed.
Having served in the military, her reconnaissance skills are not to be underestimated.
"Where did the Crown Prince go?" Qiu Yan asked.
"This subordinate does not know." Qiu Yan got up from the bed and looked at the purple robe he was wearing. She was the one who bought this robe.
"Alright, you can continue."
Qiu Yan got up and jogged a few steps to catch up with He Lin, and followed him to the Imperial Garden in the inner palace.
Originally, Feng Hua Liu Sha, who was waiting outside the hall, followed step by step.
Upon entering the Imperial Garden, Qiu Yan felt a sense of clarity and joy.
At this moment, the sun was shining brightly.
The peonies and other flowers in the Imperial Garden are in full bloom.
Amidst the flowers, many butterflies fluttered about, and Qiu Yan's mood instantly brightened.
She thought that she should plant more peonies in her own courtyard in the future, both for medicinal purposes and for aesthetic appeal.
Feng Hua and Liu Sha don't have Qiu Yan's temperament.
The two were of humble origins, and this was their first time entering the palace, especially with His Majesty present.
They were just too nervous to focus on anything else.
Seeing that Qiu Yan's gaze remained fixed on the vibrant petals, He Lin murmured to himself.
No matter how beautiful the flowers are, they can't compare to the beauty of a person.
He turned around and stared intently at Qiu Yan, stunned for a moment.
"Beauty is in the bone; the general's wife's beauty is unnoticed by others."
Whenever he sees Qiu Yan, he can't help but think of those who have passed away.
Aside from everything else, their unwavering gazes are the most similar.
Especially now that Qiu Yan's pregnant belly is prominent, it reminds him of Shu'er's imminent delivery.
Qiu Yan's pleasant mood while admiring the flowers vanished instantly.
In the blink of an eye, she saw several concubines passing by not far away, keeping their distance from He Lin.
"Your Majesty has countless concubines, so you must have no shortage of beauties."
Just as Qiu Yan said,
Along the way, the concubines she met, though of different temperaments, were all as beautiful as celestial beings.
Qiu Yan thought to herself, "His Majesty is quite fortunate with women."
"There's no shortage of beauties, but a lack of soul." He Lin paused, his gaze shifting from Qiu Yan's cheeks to her eyes.
"Madam General, there's no need to be so nervous. I promised Gu Qian I would take good care of you; I have no other intentions." After all, he had shown his affection for Qiu Yan more than once before.
Therefore, He Lin felt it was best to explain himself.
Even so, his feelings never changed.
Qiu Yan had always known that the man in front of her was more possessive than she had imagined.
"Greetings, Your Majesty." It was the concubines who had come to stroll in the Imperial Garden at the same time who happened to bump into He Lin and knelt down to pay their respects.
No need for formalities.
Then, as He Lin waved goodbye, these people cautiously left.
Qiu Yan, however, found the Imperial Garden rather unpleasant to explore.
"Your Majesty, what brings you here?"
Since He Lin didn't bring it up, she had no choice but to ask him herself.
He Lin's gaze remained fixed on Qiu Yan, never wavering.
"I would like to discuss business matters with you."
Qiu Yan retreated again, forcing the distance between them to increase once more.
"Is Your Majesty also considering starting a business?"
He Lin: "I've long heard that the general's wife is skilled in both medicine and business."
He greatly envied Gu Qian, who, by marrying a woman like Qiu Yan, had enabled the General's Mansion to become incredibly wealthy.
Thinking of Qiu Yan's vast business network,
He felt that the general's mansion's wealth far exceeded that of the national treasury.
In a single sentence, Qiu Yan understood He Lin's intention.
This is simply because they've got their hands on her business.
His Majesty is shrewd; Qiu Yan was taken aback.
What she didn't know was that from this day forward, she, an ordinary businesswoman connecting East and West trade, would become an imperial merchant because of He Lin.
He Lin wanted to be involved in all her trade, including herb cultivation, silk sales, and so on.
Who made Qiu Yan so adept at business?
Can Qiu Yan decline?
Of course not.
Who would turn down money?
She couldn't have asked for His Majesty's investment in farmland and factories.
Furthermore, with the powerful royal family as her backing, who would dare to cause her any trouble in business in the future?
However, there is still a saying:
Serving a ruler is like serving a tiger!
Being cautious is always the right thing to do.
After finishing the business negotiations, Qiu Yan prepared to leave again.
But then He Lin said something else.
"Your brother, I have appointed him today as Assistant Minister of War, concurrently serving as Imperial Bodyguard. From tomorrow onwards, he will continue to reside in the palace. Please inform him upon your return home, General's wife."
"Yes." Qiu Yan... Will her younger brother be devastated after hearing this? Her brother's momentary lapse in judgment has completely bound him to his fate.
"Furthermore, starting tomorrow, he will be in charge of the Dongjin gunpowder matter, which will be supplied specifically to the border guards."
"Qiu Yan thanks Your Majesty on behalf of her brother." Qiu Yan only hoped that her brother could handle this important matter properly.
However, His Majesty's entrusting such an important matter to Ah Xu is entirely due to his trust in him.
Qiu Yan was relieved that although He Lin had flaws, he was also a good ruler.
At least, he can distinguish right from wrong.
Before parting, His Majesty said one more thing.
"The Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, and there will be a dragon boat race on the Kamijō River. If the General's wife has time, she might as well come and join the fun."
"Thank you for the invitation, Your Majesty." With His Majesty's words, Qiu Yan naturally relaxed and tried to ease her worries about Gu Qian.
She wondered where he was.
After thinking for a moment, Qiu Yan shook her head again.
However, after only a few days of travel, she began to miss him.
Hopefully, Gu Qian can return soon.
On her way back, Qiu Yan tried to avoid the concubines in the palace.
She wasn't used to being bowed to and greeted.
Fortunately, the first person she encountered was Consort Li, Mayi.
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