Chapter 289
So knowing that he has someone else in his heart, she has no right to feel sad.
Behind her, a warm embrace pressed against her, and the cool fragrance emanating from Shen Rang instantly enveloped her.
Shen Rang probably thought she was already asleep, so he moved very gently, and Yun Xi also closed her eyes and didn't move.
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It was the New Year holiday, and everywhere was bustling with activity. However, in the Lingnan Mountains, thousands of miles away from Luoyang City, there was no festive atmosphere at all.
The military camp was orderly and the atmosphere was serious and tense, with soldiers standing guard everywhere holding weapons.
Inside the central command tent, a sand table was placed in the middle. A young man stood with his hands behind his back in front of the sand table, his eyes lowered, seemingly lost in thought.
The man looked to be only twenty-four or twenty-five years old, with sharp features and a fierce look. Although he was young, his years of experience on the battlefield gave him a murderous aura that no one dared to underestimate.
Just then, an officer lifted the curtain and walked in.
"Damn it, other people's families are eating meat, drinking wine, and visiting relatives and friends, but we have to come to these 100,000 mountains to suppress bandits! This is not a life for humans!"
The man's gaze remained fixed on the sand table: "I've never seen you complain like this before, even when we were fighting during the New Year."
"That was at home, but things are different now!" the man couldn't help but complain. "Besides, the situation in Yunnan has finally improved a bit, and that old emperor said he wanted you to return to the capital to report on your duties, but in my opinion, that old emperor definitely doesn't intend to send us back to Yunnan!"
Thinking about this made Qi Su feel even worse.
The war in Yunnan had been going on for several years. Just when they had finally managed to drive back the Southern Chu and the situation was starting to ease, Luoyang couldn't wait to summon the Crown Prince over. Everyone knew what they were up to!
If we're going to Luoyang, then so be it. We won't say anything more. But before we go, we have to wipe out these bandits. They're really determined to squeeze every last drop of value out of the Huo family!
The emperor's actions were tantamount to using someone to do his bidding...
wrong.
Qi Su scratched his head in frustration.
"Since you already know this, why did you come out with me?"
"Your Highness, what kind of relationship do we have? If you want to come out, of course I have to follow you!" Qi Su's eyes widened. "Anyway, just listen to what I have to say. I'm just venting."
Finally, Huo Shu raised his cold, sharp eyes and glanced at him: "Get out of here and distribute it."
Qi Su sighed. Although he didn't hear Huo Shu's words to get out, he became obedient and stood beside Huo Shu: "Your Highness, the Princess Consort was already worried about your sister's matter... Now that you're gone, I don't know how the Princess Consort will live her life from now on."
Huo Shu's eyes darkened when Qi Su mentioned his younger sister.
His sister is a source of pain for the entire Huo family.
That year, a new ruler of Southern Chu ascended the throne. In order to establish his prestige, the new ruler launched an invasion of the border. At that time, the Huo family was in Luoyang and needed to set off for Yunnan immediately. It was under such haste that the younger sister, who was not yet one year old, was lost.
His younger sister was born amidst the anticipation of the whole family.
Upon discovering her younger sister was missing, Zhong Jie broke down and desperately wanted to find her daughter. However, the situation was critical, and the border was in grave danger. Huo Feiguang had no choice but to forcibly take Zhong Jie away, leaving several teams to search for her.
But they gained nothing.
After this incident, the couple completely lost touch with each other.
When he was around, he could help Huo Feiguang, but now that he's gone, I'm afraid Huo Feiguang will never see Zhong Jie again.
Huo Shu sighed.
If my sister has grown up safely, it's probably time for her to get married by now.
Qi Su glanced at Huo Shu cautiously, knowing that he had displeased Huo Shu, so he changed the subject and said, "By the way, the Crown Princess and the others should have arrived in Luoyang by now, right? Oh my, the Crown Princess has been away from her family for so many years, and now she can finally go back to see her family. I'm so happy for her!"
Huo Shu snapped out of his reverie: "You really have a lot on your mind every day."
Qi Su chuckled.
"Alright," Huo Shu said, tapping his finger on the table. "Call Old Tang and the others over. It's time to get down to business."
"Why!"
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