Fu Yu'e pursed her lips in annoyance: "Zhao Yun, are you still a man? How can you say that to your own daughter?"
Zhao Yingying was already heartbroken after being cruelly sent to Qizhou by her cousin, and now she felt even sadder when she heard her father's words.
"Mother, Yingying and my cousin have been childhood sweethearts. Yingying just wanted to marry him. What did Yingying do wrong?" Zhao Yingying continued to sob. "Father is so cruel now. How can Yingying live in the future?"
"Well, what's the point of crying?"
Fu Yu'e was also a little dissatisfied with her daughter's temper: "I don't believe our daughter is any worse than that bitch. Isn't it praised that girl for her sensibleness? Let's do something good when we go to Qizhou. Then we won't be afraid that Mingchi will refuse to accept Yingying."
After hearing what his wife said, Zhao Yun felt relieved and quickly took the mother and daughter back to the mansion.
After sending the plague god away from the palace, Fu Mingchi was still a little worried and warned Yu Bai, "Take more secret guards with you to Qizhou and keep a close eye on my aunt. If anyone in her family makes any unusual moves, don't show any mercy."
After all, she was her late husband's only sister, and Concubine Zhang didn't want her sister-in-law to feel too much resentment. She sighed softly, "Your aunt's recent confusion is simply because of Yingying's marriage. It's better to marry Yingying off as soon as possible. Once a girl is married, her heart will be settled."
Fu Mingchi suddenly thought of someone in his mind.
Although he now believed that Wan'er's heart was with him, he still felt unhappy when he thought about the situation in Huizhou City.
Since I promised Wan'er not to kill that nerd, I can't let him continue to harass Wan'er.
"Don't worry about this, mother. I will go to Lin'an and find her a husband."
After saying this, Fu Mingchi took Yan Jin out to gather troops.
Duke Ning stroked his beard as he watched his grandson leave, confused: "Kidnap a husband?"
Upon hearing this, Concubine Zhang and Mu Qingqing looked at each other and smiled with their hands covering their mouths.
"Dad, please don't worry about this. Your grandson can do nothing wrong. But at your age, you have to take the trouble to travel thousands of miles to the northern border. I really feel sorry for you." Concubine Zhang said ashamedly.
"We're family, why are we so distant?" Duke Ningguo said with a smile, "I've always heard Qingqing mention my granddaughter-in-law. Your mother and I have long wanted to meet her. This time, we must bring her back to Yuezhou safely, no matter what."
Mu Qingqing knew how important it was for her grandfather to go to Jiayu Pass this time. If her grandfather could not confiscate Xie Zhan's military power, her cousin would really go to Lin'an and never come back.
"Grandpa, although you are still strong and healthy, this journey is indeed quite dangerous. Qingqing, please recommend someone to you."
Mu Qingqing said softly, "Mr. Tao, the head of Sister Wan's household, has always been smart and steady. Let him stay by your side as a military advisor. With one of you being a scholar and the other a warrior, I'll feel more at ease when we get to Jiayuguan."
"Master Tao?"
It was rare to see his granddaughter praising other men besides her cousin, and Duke Ningguo immediately became interested.
Concubine Zhang had also witnessed Tao Anran's talent these days. He was indeed a rare talent. She nodded happily and said, "Although this man comes from a poor family, as Qingqing said, he has some abilities. Dad will keep him by his side."
"Okay, then it's up to you." Duke Ningguo replied with a smile.
After the father and daughter finished their conversation, they saw Zhu Wencai still standing at the door in a daze. Concubine Zhang was stunned and asked, "General Zhu, what's wrong? Why hasn't he followed your Highness to the military camp?"
Zhu Wencai touched the back of his head awkwardly, feeling a little embarrassed to speak.
Mu Qingqing immediately guessed what was going on and laughed secretly: "General Zhu, are you worried about Sister Yin?"
"I...I am the last general," Zhu Wencai stammered, his face suddenly turning red.
Seeing this rough man acting like a shy young girl for the first time, Concubine Zhang couldn't help but cover her mouth and smile.
Recently, I have heard people talking about how Zhu Wencai has been taking care of the mother and daughter. It is obvious what this rough guy is thinking.
Concubine Zhang said jokingly, "General Zhu, have you taken a fancy to the girl from the Chu family? Your ancestors have been loyal to the Yongning Palace for generations, and your father's greatest concern before his death was your marriage. If you like that girl, I will make the decision for you."
But as soon as she finished speaking, Zhu Wencai hurriedly shook his head: "I only feel sorry for Miss Yin and her mother's life experience. I have no intention of offending you. Please don't take it too seriously, Concubine."
After saying that, he quickly took out something wrapped in brown paper from his arms and solemnly handed it to Concubine Zhang.
"These are all the belongings I have accumulated over the years. I am a military officer and I know how dangerous the battlefield is. If I cannot return this time, please give them to Miss Yin on my behalf, so that she and her daughter can have a place to stay in Yuezhou."
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Concubine Zhang said angrily, "You escorted His Highness to Lin'an and should have returned safely. How can you say such unlucky words before you even set out on your mission?"
Duke Ningguo had fought on the battlefield for many years and understood the minds of military generals best. Every time he went on an expedition, he regarded it as a farewell, so it was reasonable for him to leave a will.
"This scoundrel is thin-skinned. You should keep it for him for the time being." Duke Ningguo smiled and said to Concubine Zhang. He patted Zhu Wencai on the shoulder and said, "You don't need to worry about these things. Just go into battle and kill the enemy."
"I obey your command," Zhu Wencai clasped his fists solemnly.
Now that he had solved the problem that was most worrying in his mind, he walked out of the yard with a relieved look on his face.
Looking at the heavy package in her hand, Concubine Zhang shook her head with a bit of a smile: "Why is it that our Yongning Palace is full of honest men who do things quietly?"
"There's nothing wrong with being honest," said Duke Ningguo. "Such people are worthy of trust."
Concubine Zhang nodded after thinking about it. Thinking of her daughter-in-law trapped in Lin'an, she felt more and more uneasy.
"Girl, you must hold on." She murmured silently.
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