"You don't need to ask any more questions; you'll remember everything in the next day or two."
Jiang Yuanqing and his younger brother had never had much to say to each other, and he and Fukang were naturally more concerned about Xu Niandi.
Therefore, he raised his hand to stop Jiang Yuanlang from speaking, "I will only say one thing: once you remember, if you are willing to help me deal with Jiang Yuanche, then have the steward send me a message, and I will come to see you then. For the time being, you should stay in the villa, since you can't go back to the capital."
Jiang Yuanlang's eyes widened!
What do you mean by "I can't go back to Beijing"?!
For Jiang Yuanqing and his companions, the many days that passed in the capital were real time, but for Jiang Yuanlang, who was just waking up from a dream, it was as if he had just opened his eyes and found himself in this secluded courtyard, having gone from prison to this villa.
He never imagined that so many things would happen in between that he was unaware of!
But Fukang and the others didn't have time to explain to him. "You'll understand later. We're leaving now."
Leaving behind the bewildered Third Prince, the two followed Xu Nian's footsteps to the main hall. There, their General's wife sat in a grand chair, her eyes closed, looking extremely tired.
Fukang felt sorry for you and took a few steps forward. "If you're tired, go back and rest. You've really had a hard time these past few days."
Xu Nian had heard their footsteps earlier, but only opened her eyes when her friend approached. She was stunned for a moment. A smile spread across her face. "It's nothing. I have something else I'd like to ask you for a favor today."
“I have decided to go to the battlefield with Gu Zhan.” She raised her hand to silence. “Don’t be surprised. I will explain this to the Emperor later. Please also help me keep it a secret from Gu Zhan. There is only one thing: my two younger brothers. I am worried that they will be plotted against and bullied after I leave with Gu Zhan.”
Xu Nian: "So, I would like to ask you to take care of them for a while. When Gu Zhan returns in triumph, we will go and bring them back."
After listening, Jiang Yuanqing was at a loss for words.
"You absolutely have to go?"
Xu Nian nodded firmly, "I must go. I've predicted that Gu Zhan will suffer a bloody disaster this time. I won't feel at ease if I don't go with him myself."
Having said all that, and seeing that she had made up her mind, the two men had nothing more to say in terms of persuasion.
Having previously taken care of the eldest child, Jiang Yuanqing, the mother of the second child, naturally had no objections. Fukang frequently visited the General's Mansion and was familiar with both children.
The two exchanged a glance and agreed to her request without hesitation.
Xu Nian smiled and stood up, using the chair for support. She staggered slightly. "In that case, I'll be going now. I still need to go to the palace in a little while."
Jiang Yuanqing and his companion were still worried, as they had some other things to do.
Seeing her so exhausted and weak, he finally declined and accompanied her back to the capital. The carriage stopped at the Second Prince's residence. Xu Nian watched the two figures leave and suddenly called out, "Qingming, Fukang."
"What?"
"It's alright, I wish you all a smooth life."
Then, under the two men's searching and worried gazes, she was placed behind the carriage curtain, and the carriage swayed and swayed, taking her back to the General's Mansion.
Gu Zhan hasn't returned yet. The steward said he was inspecting troops at the military camp today, so he had lunch there as well.
Xu Nian breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that she would probably be having dinner there that evening. At least she didn't have to make up an excuse to tell Gu Zhan the purpose of her visit to the palace today.
"Liuyun, help me change my clothes."
[You woman! What is it that we can't see?!]
[I'm angry, the host needs to tell us what happened before I can calm down!]
[You're giving up! It's almost over, so you're giving up, right?!]
By the time Xu Nian left the palace, the moon was already high in the sky.
No one knows what she discussed with the emperor; even the live stream was temporarily shut down when she entered the palace. In any case, Xu Nian waited until she left the imperial city, clutching the token in her hand, before a relieved smile finally appeared on her face.
On the way back to the manor, she glanced at Liu Yun, who seemed hesitant to speak, and said, "After I leave with the general, you will go to the Second Prince's residence. I have already spoken to him and arranged for you to take care of Da Bao and Er Bao. Remember, you must not let anyone know before then."
"But, Madam..."
"Okay. I'll explain these things to Gu Zhan later, and he won't blame you." Xu Nian's eyes lit up, as if she had returned to the time when she first arrived on this land.
At 3:45 AM on the third day, Gu Zhan, who hadn't spoken more than a few words in many days, quietly sat up in bed.
She gently and helplessly sketched Xu Nian's sleeping face for a while, then went through their entire life together in her mind.
Finally, he bent down and placed a precious kiss on his wife's forehead.
She quietly got out of bed, took her clothes, and went to the outer room to change and wash up.
He didn't see it after he closed the door. The person who should have been fast asleep on the bed slowly opened their eyes, their gaze clear and bright.
Hmph, just because you won't let me go, does that mean I have no other choice?
She lay quietly on the bed until she finally heard Gu Zhan leave the courtyard, then she got up from the bed.
They discarded their fine clothes and wore only a simple, close-fitting outfit, with an outer garment that no one else could see over it. At the first light of dawn, they joined the procession escorting the troops and stepped onto the city wall.
Jiang Mingyun was also there. Upon seeing her, he asked Eunuch Wang to give her his seat.
Standing in a spot slightly behind the emperor, so conspicuous. Gu Zhan noticed the person on the city wall almost immediately.
His initial mild feelings of parting surged, and only now did he realize just how reluctant he was to separate from his wife.
They had a fight a few days ago and hadn't even said goodbye properly.
If he truly did not return this time, Gu Zhan felt a pang of pain in his heart. Even his breathing felt much heavier, and he took a deep look at the city wall.
It was as if they wanted to etch Xu Nian's image into their eyes forever.
After the emperor said it was time to set off, he led his army toward the border.
Xu Nian didn't descend from the city wall until the entire procession had disappeared from sight. Jiang Mingyun hadn't left; instead, she stood below waiting for her. "Is everything ready?"
She nodded and gave the emperor a final, respectful bow. "Your Majesty, farewell. I wish you a long and healthy life. Farewell."
Everything had been prepared before Gu Zhan set off, and she removed her outer robe in a secluded spot. She didn't even have time to return to her residence before mounting her horse.
"Sister! Sister!"
Suddenly, Da Bao and Er Bao rushed out from the crowd and blocked her way. "Big sister, can you take us with you?!"
Xu Nian's carefully maintained composure crumbled in an instant.
During much of their time in this other world, these two children were the ones who spent the most time with them.
Her eyes were red, and she turned her face away. "Nonsense! Your older sister is going to lead troops into battle. Be good, and I'll bring you delicious food when I come back."
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