Chapter 112 Seeking an Imperial Edict for the Duan Family

"Your Majesty is right," the Great Chu Emperor held Lu Xingwan in his arms and looked at the Queen Mother, "The envoys who came this time are Prince Yixuan Li Shi and his wife Fu Yao."

Concubine Chen Guifei saw that the Emperor of Great Chu had been holding Lu Xingwan for a long time and must be tired, so she was about to take Lu Xingwan over.

But when he heard Fu Yao's name, he suddenly raised his head and looked at the Emperor of Great Chu, and his outstretched hands froze in place.

The Great Chu Emperor seemed to see the confusion in her heart and hurriedly explained to her: "It is the Fu Yao that Qingyan is thinking of. She has now retreated from the border and married King Yixuan."

Concubine Chen Gui was stunned for a moment.

It can be said that between myself and this Fu Yao, we have become acquainted with each other.

At that time, I was stationed with my father on the border between Dali and Dachu.

When he was ordered by his father to lead a small team to investigate the deployment of the Dali army, he met Fu Yao who was leading a patrol. The two of them fought with real swords and guns, but Song Qingyan had the bonus of talent and had trained at the border for several years, so she was slightly better.

He shot off Fu Yao's helmet with a spear, intending to warn her.

But he didn't expect that his opponent was also a woman. It turned out that there were other women on the battlefield in this world besides himself.

He didn't say anything more and just rode back to the camp.

Later, Mei Ying told herself that the person she was facing was Fu Yao, the daughter of the general who defended the country of Dali.

On Fu Yao's side, when he heard from his subordinates that the person who had picked off his helmet in broad daylight was the daughter of Marquis Dingguo of the Great Chu State, he was also shocked. He didn't expect that this woman had such high martial arts skills.

In the days that followed, Fu Yao would run to the camp of the Great Chu State every day to challenge Song Qingyan and force her to fight with her.

It was just that no matter whether she used a knife, a gun, or a sword, she was defeated by Song Qingyan about eight times out of ten, but she never lost heart.

Later, Song Qingyan followed her father to the border of Yuefeng Kingdom.

Later, I heard that Song Qingyan had returned to Beijing, and the two never met again.

Seeing Consort Chen Gui like this, the Queen Mother also asked, "Does Qingyan know Consort Yixuan?"

Concubine Chen Guifei came to her senses after hearing this. She reached out and hugged Lu Xingwan back. She nodded and looked at the Queen Mother: "Fu Yao is the daughter of the general of Dali State. In the past, I fought with her on the battlefield with real swords and guns."

"Then you two will have the chance to meet again." The Queen Mother couldn't help but smile when she heard this.

However, Concubine Chen Guifei's mind had also wandered far away. Yes, they would meet again if fate allowed, but now everything had changed.

The Queen Mother did not notice Concubine Chen's mood, so she said, "It's even more lively now. Jin Yu and Chu Yan will be back soon."

Upon hearing this, the Great Chu Emperor couldn't help but sigh: "It's really not easy for Jin Yu and Chu Yan to travel this way. Fortunately, Chu Yan is with them, otherwise this assassination would be..."

Before the Great Chu Emperor could finish his words, the Queen Mother interrupted him: "What assassin? Did Jin Yu and Chu Yan encounter an assassin?"

The Great Chu Emperor then realized that he had said something wrong and quickly explained, "Don't worry, mother, they are both safe now."

Concubine Chen knew that the Queen Mother cared the most about these young people, so she hurried forward to stroke the Queen Mother's back and said, "Don't worry, Queen Mother. Chu Yan is extremely lucky. He happened to meet Lady Wu who was returning to Yunzhou from the capital. The Queen Mother knows Lady Wu's medical skills, and she will definitely keep Chu Yan safe."

The Queen Mother looked up in surprise when she heard this: "Is it the lady from the Wu family in Jiangnan who treated Concubine Lan last time?"

Concubine Chen nodded: "That's right. Speaking of which, Madam Wu, I have one more thing to ask for your majesty's grace."

"Just say it." The Great Chu Emperor knew that Song Qingyan had always been the most tactful person, and what he proposed now was of course carefully considered.

"This Wu family has indeed helped me a lot."

Concubine Chen raised her head and glanced at the Queen Mother when she said this: "Jin Yu was assassinated in Mingjing Temple, thanks to Madam Duan's golden medicine; Sister Lan was bedridden for more than a month before, if it weren't for Madam Wu's help, who knows what would have happened to her now; and now she has unexpectedly saved Chu Yan."

"Madam Wu's daughter, Madam Duan, is now in the capital. She is the wife of Guan Langshi of the Marquis of Guangqin's mansion. As a mother, everything is for the sake of her children," Concubine Chen sighed as she said this. "I am thinking of asking for an imperial decree for Madam Duan."

When Concubine Chen Gui said this, the Queen Mother was shocked at first, but she quickly came to her senses: "Qing Yan did this on purpose, what does the Emperor think?"

The Emperor of Great Chu could not help but look at Concubine Chen Guifei. Thinking of her past with Guan Langshi, he felt a little worried.

But seeing her clear eyes, he felt a little guilty: "Qingyan's suggestion is very good. I will draft an order when the two brothers Jinyu come back."

Lu Xingwan on the side couldn't help but laugh out loud.

[Mother, look at how stingy father is. When you mentioned Guan Langshi’s wife just now, he became nervous.]

[You said this man is really weird, you said he loves you, but he still brings three wives and four concubines home, you said he doesn't love you, but that cautious look in his eyes is definitely a sign of utter love! ]

[But I can’t blame my father. This is the general environment of this dynasty. Forget it.]

The Great Chu Emperor was speechless: Was he being teased by his own precious daughter again?

Concubine Chen Guifei remembered something and looked at the Great Chu Emperor worriedly: "Yesterday I went to Xingyang Palace to see Jin Yao, and Jin Yao said that His Majesty has now handed over many state affairs to him to handle. Is he handling them well?"

When Concubine Chen asked about this, the Great Chu Emperor was surprised. Concubine Chen usually only asked about these things. Why did she ask about them today?

Concubine Chen seemed not to notice the look in the eyes of the Great Chu Emperor, and continued to speak to herself: "I think Your Majesty should also let Jinchen participate. Now that Jinyu is coming back, it is best for the three brothers to help each other."

The Emperor of Great Chu couldn't help but shake his head when he heard her words. Qingyan was still as innocent as before. Even he had doubted Jinchen's original intention, but she was so trusting.

Then he explained: "There is not much to do now, Jin Yao can do it alone."

"Sister Lan was really scared yesterday. She said that Concubine Ning told her that Jin Yu was assassinated. She ran to several places in a hurry and finally met me in Xingyang Palace." Concubine Chen Gui pretended to be talking about daily life.

The Great Chu Emperor smiled and said, "It was a coincidence yesterday. When the Crown Prince sent people to Longsheng Palace, Concubine Ning happened to be there..."

The Great Chu Emperor hadn't finished speaking when Concubine Chen Gui refused to listen.

Concubine Ning told Concubine Lan about this yesterday before Zhongping went to Longsheng Palace. Since it was not His Majesty who told her, how did she know it from?

The first person in the palace to know about this must be the crown prince.

But if Concubine Ning knew about it earlier than the Crown Prince, then does this matter really have something to do with her?