Chapter 1009: Advance Planning
At this time, the emperor had already accepted the fact that he was infertile. He had no choice but to accept it. In order to have a child, he drank tonics as if they were water. However, he ended up making himself too weak to take the tonics. He almost went to see the King of Hell early. Finally, after Lianyi's tearful persuasion, he gave up making things difficult for himself.
Because of this, the emperor attached more and more importance to his three children. He selected study companions early on and invited great scholars to teach them. He began to enlighten the three children when they were four years old and cultivated them from an early age.
Lianyi did not object to the emperor's approach. As a prince, he naturally had responsibilities to shoulder, and learning was just the simplest part of it.
However, Lianyi did not want her three children to become slaves of the imperial power, so she did not just let them read books of sages. She paid more attention to the cultivation of their interests and hobbies, and advocated a combination of work and rest, rather than just studying hard.
The eldest prince Jiang Hongji behaves like an older brother. He gets up early every day and takes his younger brothers and sisters to run laps, do horse stance, and practice boxing. He firmly believes what his mother said that only with a strong body can he do more things.
Isn't it because my father is weak that he often falls ill, and whenever he is sick, I need my mother to take care of him. In order to avoid letting the three siblings pass on their illness, my mother is unable to see them for several days. Although the three siblings didn't say anything, they all felt a little resentful in their hearts.
Therefore, they are very active and do not slack off when it comes to basic body-building exercises, so they are all in good health.
Lianyi had touched the bones of the three little ones a long time ago, so she selected martial arts secrets suitable for the three of them and started teaching them since they were young. After all, Lianyi was born into a family of military generals, so it was reasonable for her to take out one or two secret skills from her bottom of the box.
This is how Lianyi explained to the emperor. This was her dowry, and it would not be a waste to pass it on to her own children.
"I heard that Lianyi has been weak and sickly since childhood. I didn't expect you to practice martial arts?"
The emperor saw Lianyi teaching her daughter how to use a whip. He was so surprised that he asked directly.
"Your Majesty, how could you believe those rumors?"
Lianyi said in pretended surprise.
"I am weak, which I have had since my mother's womb. I am not sickly, but my body is developing slowly. In order to help me grow up, my family will let me practice martial arts appropriately.
But I can’t compare with my two brothers. I can only protect myself at best. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to protect my three children when the palace coup happened. I also tried my best that time.”
Lianyi's words made the emperor feel a little uncomfortable, but it also dispelled his doubts. Rumors really hurt people. It happened again and again, and every time it seemed that the queen was going to die, she survived.
Now that the three children have grown up, even if he wants to do something now, he has to take the three children into consideration. Otherwise, if the children know his thoughts, who knows how angry they will be with him.
The matter was put to rest, and the three children found a way to learn martial arts without interfering with their studies, so no one could say anything.
Especially the second princess Jiang Yunshan. The little girl is very talented and she wields the whip with great vigor. As she grows older and her martial arts improves, she becomes more and more powerful.
This year was the emperor's 30th birthday, and Lianyi suggested organizing a party so that he could have fun with all the ministers. The Meng family at the border also arranged for people to go to the palace to celebrate his birthday.
Originally, Mrs. Meng wanted to come, but was rejected by General Meng. He didn't want his old wife to displease the Queen.
But the more General Meng tried to prevent Madam Meng from going, the more stubborn Madam Meng became. She always felt that her husband and two sons were hiding something from her. She also felt sorry for her deceased daughter and wanted to go and see what kind of life Lianyi, her substitute, was living. It was simply self-abuse.
General Meng felt that his wife had become possessed by a demon, so he asked the court doctor to prescribe a packet of medicine. Madam Meng fell ill the next day, and only then did he completely give up the idea of going to the imperial city.
Lianyi naturally didn't know any of this. She just met the Meng family members who came to pay their respects and had a friendly conversation with them. In the end, it was still the gray-haired nanny who stayed to talk.
"Empress, General Meng asked me to bring you a message saying that the civil war among the Qianglang tribe has ended, and the second prince Moha has become the new king. However, due to years of war, the Qianglang tribe has suffered a snowstorm that is rare in a century. In order to survive, they will start a war next spring."
Lianyi narrowed her eyes and listened carefully. She had guessed this a long time ago.
“Tell General Meng to be prepared for the battle, and before the Qiang Wolf Tribe launches a war, send the news back to the Imperial City at an urgent speed of 800 miles.
In addition, use your connections to transfer the Meng family's capable men to the camp near the imperial city. They will be of great use in the future."
When the nanny heard Lianyi's words, her heart skipped a beat, but she still lowered her eyes and agreed.
"I've made note of this. Your Majesty, do you have any other instructions?"
"Tell the general that in this battle against the Qiang Wolf Tribe, use more generals who are not from the Meng family. If they are doing well, it will also be the Meng family's well. If they are promoted, they will also be direct descendants of the Meng family. There is no need to put the Meng family in important positions and make the emperor unhappy."
"Yes, I've made note of it."
"Go down! Return to the border early tomorrow."
"Yes, Queen!"
The old nanny bowed respectfully and left the inner hall.
Of course, Lianyi avoided telling Nanny Sun and Lanzhi what she told the old Nanny of the Meng family. Although these two people were loyal, there were some things they didn't need to know.
The emperor indeed had a happy 30th birthday. All the officials in the court congratulated him. The eldest prince even composed a poem on the spot. The second princess played a pipa piece. The third prince performed a set of sword techniques. Although his skills seemed immature, he showed his elegance and was praised for having the style of the previous emperor. He received countless compliments for a while.
The next day, when the three of them went to pay their respects to Lianyi, the third brother Hongye quietly asked Lianyi:
"Mother, yesterday was the first time I performed this set of sword techniques in front of so many people. I was a little nervous, so I made two mistakes. But those people still kept praising me, and I thought they were fake."
After hearing what his third brother said, Hongji's mouth twitched. Although he felt the same way, he didn't say it out loud.
Lianyi smiled and confirmed her youngest son's guess:
"Sanbao (nickname) is right. Some of these people may have noticed your shortcomings, but they won't say it to your face.
Firstly, you are a prince and represent the reputation of the royal family. Secondly, that day was your father’s birthday and no one wants to tell others and make your father unhappy. It is enough for you to know these and there is no need to continue asking.
You just need to know that you don’t have to believe everything these people say, but you can’t disbelieve them either. But you have to decide for yourself what to believe and what not to believe.”
Hongye was a little confused, but Hongji understood and nodded immediately:
"I understand. I will be more careful when talking to these people next time."
Lianyi said that Dabao’s understanding was correct.
Just half a year after the emperor celebrated his 30th birthday, an urgent battle report was sent from the border over 800 miles away. The new king of the Qiang Wolf tribe, Moha, gathered 200,000 Qiang Wolf people to invade the border, and General Meng had already led his troops to stop the enemy.
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