Chapter 390 Strict Mother and Kind Father
The King of Huainan won the battle, but the overall situation in Xilin was still undecided. All these matters needed to be discussed, and Nian Qing could not return to Huainan in a short time. Although the Princess and Su Qingwan were worried about his safety, they could not let him set off.
There are matters that need to be discussed and settled, properly arranged, to avoid suspicion. Nianqing is still young and doesn't understand many matters of domestic affairs. A group of officials from Huainan have arrived to liaise with the court. Huainan knows that Xilin's interests are too great, and if Huainan interferes, the court will undoubtedly be displeased. However, the fat meat is right on their doorstep, and it's impossible to let it go without taking a bite. Xilin will not be peaceful in the short term, and Huainan's troops will be needed to suppress it. Maintaining troops requires money and food, and Huainan can't just give up everything. This will cause some wrangling.
Nian Qing didn't care about these trivial matters at all and handed them over to the civil officials. He attached more importance to military power. Lu Jing had no intention of taking back the military power for the time being. He had also told Nian Qing about this. Not only that, he would also give all the border military power to Nian Qing.
The old ministers were very dissatisfied with this. Since Xilin had surrendered, the border no longer needed 150,000 troops. According to the law, the King of Huainan could only have 50,000 troops stationed in Huainan.
Nian Qing didn't even need to confront these old ministers head-on; the Princess and Lu Jing would help him settle the matter. They pointed out that Xilin had just been destroyed, and the internal power structure was complex and could resurge. Within three to five years, there would be small-scale wars, all of which would require the Huainan army to deter them. Reclaiming military power was unrealistic. After three days of wrangling over this matter, it finally came to an end. The final decision was that Huainan would send more officials from the capital, and Nian Qing weighed the pros and cons and agreed.
Su Qingwan knew everything about the court. Lu Jing would tell her everything and would also make assumptions with her. Lu Jing had been the emperor's guard for so many years and was very clear about the division of power in the court. He also knew what the court officials were afraid of and what they wanted to guard against.
"Nianqing is invincible with you and the eldest princess!" Lu Jing was a little jealous. This was too great. Su Qingwan and the princess had arranged everything for him.
He doesn't have to worry too much, just enjoy the scenery in Beijing during this time!
Su Qingwan laughed, "You are envious, then do you want to be my nephew?"
Lu Jing flatly rejected it, "Forget it, it's better to be a husband."
Su Qingwan was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. Nian Qing was favored more because the veterans felt guilty towards Huainan and regretted her father and brother. They didn't have time to save them and could only watch Hua and the others die. So they wanted to compensate Nian Qing, which was understandable.
Not to mention her and the eldest princess.
Nianqing is the only child of Huainan!
In Su Qingwan's heart, weight is the most important thing!
What's more, he is the eldest princess's only son, who was able to pacify Xilin. Who among the elders would not dote on such a child? If Lu Jing had such a son, no, it should be said that if Xiao Yuer could be so successful in the future, Lu Jing would also dote on him.
Lu Jing said, "I don't want Xiaoyuer to be as powerful as Nianqing. The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility, and the more suffering and offenses one must endure. Our Xiaoyuer should be safe and happy. It's not bad to be a playboy under our protection."
Eating, drinking, having fun, and being safe and healthy are also great pleasures in life.
Su Qingwan looked at Lu Jing in surprise. Lu Jing raised his eyebrows and asked, "What's wrong?"
"I thought you would be the kind of father who wants his son to be successful." Su Qingwan didn't expect that Lu Jing's philosophy was different from hers. She hoped that Xiaoyuer could be as upright and talented as Nianqing, both in literature and martial arts.
"Our Xiaoyuer already has a strict mother, so I will be a kind father, otherwise Xiaoyuer will be too pitiful." Lu Jing couldn't help but joke.
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