But Zhang Yongjin was, after all, a lieutenant general under Lu Xingzhou. The military camp managed by Lu Xingzhou was as solid as an iron barrel. Lu Linfeng had tried many times to place people there but failed. Now that Zhang Yongjin had been expelled from the army by Lu Xingzhou, even if he could not place people in Lu Xingzhou's camp, it would be good to be able to find out some information.
Lu Linfeng was also worried that there was a trick, but he observed Zhang Yongjin for quite some time and found that there were no suspicious people around him. In addition, Zhang Yongjin was beaten almost to death by the servants in the brothel that day, and no one from Lu Xingzhou came out to help. It was obvious that Zhang Yongjin had really severed all ties with Lu Xingzhou.
Lu Linfeng still put on a gentle face: "Men don't shed tears easily. If you have any grievances in your heart, you can tell me."
Zhang Yongjin looked at the eldest prince in front of him as if he had seen a life-saving straw, and began to accuse him with tears and snot.
First, he said that Lu Xingzhou usually assigned those dangerous tasks to him, but the rewards were not distributed evenly. Even Commander Jin received more rewards than him. He originally wanted to ask Lu Xingzhou to compensate him a little, but he didn't expect Lu Xingzhou to drive him out.
Also, Lu Xingzhou was originally going to introduce him to the daughter of the third branch of the princess's mother's family, but for some reason, there was no follow-up. He went to ask Lu Xingzhou, but Lu Xingzhou just gave him a cold face and told him not to have such thoughts anymore.
Zhang Yongjin became angrier and angrier as he spoke, his face full of indignation.
When Lu Linfeng heard this, his eyelids twitched. He knew very well why Chen Liqing did not marry Zhang Yongjin.
But Lu Linfeng didn't say much, he just kept smiling, looking very gentle and generous.
Lu Linfeng said in a gentle voice, "Don't be angry, Commander Zhang. I will definitely take care of it for you."
Zhang Yongjin's face fell. "How can I still be a lieutenant general? Your Highness, please don't offend Prince Yi for me. I...it's not worth it."
The eldest prince smiled and said, "I have an idea."
Zhang Yongjin looked up at the eldest prince.
The eldest prince said slowly, "I'm short of men. I wonder if Lieutenant General Zhang is willing to join me. Lieutenant General Zhang, don't worry, your official position will remain the same as before, but I will give you double the salary you received from Prince Yi."
Zhang Yongjin looked at the eldest prince in disbelief and stammered, "Really...really?"
The eldest prince smiled and nodded: "Of course it is true."
Although the eldest prince felt very painful about giving him double the salary, if Zhang Yongjin could really surrender to him and tell him all about Lu Xingzhou's military deployment, then any amount of money would be worth it.
Zhang Yongjin knelt down and kowtowed to the eldest prince: "I am honored to be appreciated by the eldest prince. I will follow your orders wholeheartedly and devote myself to you!"
Zhang Yongjin's head hit the ground heavily, and the eldest prince smiled and nodded.
Lu Linfeng leaned over and supported Zhang Yongjin. "You can rest and recuperate here. When you are well, you can report to the military camp."
Zhang Yongjin thanked him repeatedly.
After saying this, Lu Linfeng left. He thought that since he had lent a helping hand to Zhang Yongjin when he was in trouble and had shown respect to him, Zhang Yongjin should be completely devoted to him.
Zhang Yongjin only rested for a few days, and when his face was no longer so swollen, he joined the military camp under Lu Linfeng.
He was indeed worthy of being the lieutenant general under Lu Xingzhou. However, after just a few days in the barracks, Zhang Yongjin had already established himself in the camp. He was a talented man. Although he was an airborne lieutenant general, he was able to win the hearts and minds of his soldiers.
Lu Linfeng was very happy. It seemed that he was not wrong. Zhang Yongjin was indeed a capable person.
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Chen Liyue had been feeling sluggish these past few days, and she thought it was because of the hot weather. She felt lazy all over, not very willing to move, and her appetite wasn't very good either.
As a result, Lu Xingzhou accompanied Shen Liyue to eat porridge and side dishes for several days.
Lu Xingzhou has never had too high requirements for food, and his cooking skills are excellent. Even the porridge and side dishes are prepared in different ways, and Lu Xingzhou has no objection.
But seeing that Chen Liyue looked really bad these days, Lu Xingzhou couldn't help but feel worried.
So they asked the court doctor to take Chen Liyue's pulse. Chen Liyue initially refused, saying it was just the hot weather and she was irritable. But Lu Xingzhou felt that it was not a good idea. Even if it was summer heat, he had to ask the court doctor to take a look and prescribe a prescription.
Because he was the palace physician employed by his own family, there were not so many taboos. He just placed a handkerchief on Shen Liyue's wrist, and the palace physician took Shen Liyue's pulse through the handkerchief.
Not long after, the court physician, with a delighted expression, congratulated Lu Xingzhou and Shen Liyue, "Congratulations, Your Highness and Your Highness. Your pulse is strong and smooth, like a pearl. You are pregnant."
Lu Xingzhou opened his mouth in surprise: "Really?"
The court physician smiled and said, "Indeed. I will go and prescribe a prescription for the princess to nourish the fetus. The first three months are the most important. I think the princess's poor appetite these days is due to the pregnancy."
Lu Xingzhou's expression was ecstatic for a moment, and when he looked at Shen Liyue, Shen Liyue also had a happy look on her face.
Their eyes met in the air and they smiled at each other.
"Reward!" Lu Xingzhou waved his hand. "Everyone in the mansion will be rewarded. Add 50% to this month's monthly salary!"
The court physician laughed so hard that his eyes disappeared. He bowed and left to write a prescription.
Shen Liyue looked at Lu Xingzhou's ecstatic expression and smiled with pursed lips.
"Yue'er, we are going to have a baby!" Lu Xingzhou shouted, and then he became quiet the next moment and sat next to Shen Liyue.
"Can...can I touch it?" Lu Xingzhou asked hesitantly.
Chen Liyue chuckled, "Why not?" But the time was still short, and even Chen Liyue herself couldn't figure it out.
Lu Xingzhou placed his hand on Shen Liyue's lower abdomen, touched it gently, and then retracted his hand, fearing that his actions were too reckless and would scare the child.
Chen Liyue found Lu Xingzhou's appearance funny, but she was also very happy in her heart because she and Lu Xingzhou were going to have their own child.
"We should inform our father and mother, right?" Shen Liyue asked.
Although the time is still short, she knows that her father and mother have been waiting for it for a long time. Even if it is inconvenient to tell outsiders, her father and mother must tell them.
"Yes, I will go to the palace right now to tell my father and mother the good news. I will also go to my father-in-law and mother-in-law in person." Lu Xingzhou stood up excitedly and walked out.
When he reached the door, Lu Xingzhou stopped again, looked back at Chen Liyue and said, "Yue'er, I am really happy."
Shen Liyue pursed her lips and smiled at him: "I see, I'm happy too, go quickly, come back early, I'll wait for you for dinner."
"Yeah!" Lu Xingzhou nodded and went out happily.
Lu Xingzhou went to the palace first and reported the good news to the two people there.
The emperor was delighted upon hearing this, and with a wave of his hand, he bestowed many rewards. The queen was also very happy, and she specifically reminded Lu Xingzhou that the first three months of a woman's pregnancy were the most important, and that during this period, he did not need to bring Shen Liyue to the palace to pay respects, but to wait until the pregnancy was stable before leaving.
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