Yue Rongheng's gaze was quite direct as he looked at her.
Qin Sheng was dressed in plain winter clothes today, with a white cloak around her neck. Her skin was fair and smooth, like a lotus emerging from the water, blooming shyly.
"The plum blossoms on the back mountain of the Great Xiangguo Temple are blooming beautifully. Would you like to come with me to see them?"
Yue Rongheng had his hands behind his back, looking relaxed and at ease.
Just as Qin Sheng was about to politely decline, he said, "It just so happens that I'd also like to tell you about Qin Yu's leadership of the troops this time."
"..."
Qin Sheng opened her mouth, but swallowed back the polite refusal she was about to utter and nodded.
Although she didn't understand much about leading troops into battle, she noticed her father always frowning these past few days at home.
Qin Sheng had read maps and books and knew that the Western Rong people were fierce and warlike. They worshipped the Heavenly Wolf God, and all royal men would have a wolf head totem painted on their backs or chests.
The territory of the Western Rong is only roughly equivalent to half of the Great Xiang, and the two countries have only had some minor frictions over the past ten years.
The deployment of Western Rong troops on the border has caused widespread panic among the border residents.
The back mountain of Daxiangguo Temple is planted with a large plum grove, and the fragrance of plum blossoms fills the air.
The sun was out today, so it wasn't too cold. Qin Sheng walked behind, always maintaining a safe distance from the tall man in front.
When Yue Rongheng spoke, he didn't talk about Qin Yu.
Where are you planning to go?
"..."
Qin Sheng was secretly surprised, but still answered honestly, "Ningzhou, I plan to go there to see if I can do some small business."
"Ningzhou is a good place, and it's not far from the capital."
He paused for a moment, then added, "Coincidentally, my steward has a few shops in Ningzhou that he wants to sell. If you're interested, I can speak to him about it."
Qin Sheng naturally wanted it, but if she did, she feared she would owe others a favor again.
"I haven't decided yet. I'll think about it when I get there." Qin Sheng lowered her eyes slightly. "However, I still thank Your Highness for your kindness."
The two did not stay for long, only about fifteen minutes.
Fearing that her mother wouldn't be able to find her, Qin Sheng curtsied and said, "I'm afraid my mother will be looking for me, so I'll take my leave now."
Yue Rongheng nodded, watching her leave with her maid.
He didn't rush to leave. He stretched out his palm, caught a few fallen plum blossoms, and gently smelled them. Then he flicked his hand, and the plum blossom petals were blown open.
"master---"
Yun Yin arrived earlier, but because Qin Sheng was there, he didn't recover until Qin Sheng left.
"Five of the spies who went to Giant Bone City were lost, and the remaining three have already gone to the capital and are waiting for you in the palace."
Giant Bone City is the capital of the Western Rong.
Yue Rongheng nodded and turned to leave, but Yun Yin added, "Also, didn't you have your subordinates keep an eye on the Yin family and the Ye family? Our people reported that the Ye family has gone out twice recently, both times to meet with the sixth master of the Yongning Marquis's mansion."
"Yuan Xiuwen?"
The sixth son of the Yongning Marquis's family was named Yuan Xiuwen, but contrary to his name, he was a notorious playboy in the capital.
Yunyin nodded: "Both of their meetings took place in the temple, so it's not easy for our people to get close."
It seems that the Ye family can't wait any longer.
The Yin family is currently in the eye of the storm and would never dare to recklessly continue to try to get closer to the palace.
We should wait at least three to five months before discussing it further.
However, while they may be able to wait, the Ye family may not. It seems she doesn't want to have anything to do with the Yin family anymore.
A cold glint flashed across Yue Rongheng's lips. It's just human nature.
...
On the way back.
Madam Qin was clearly in a good mood. Holding her daughter's hand, she said, "I got amulets for you and your brother. They were blessed by a master."
Since Qin Sheng returned from her divorce, Madam Qin has been somewhat cautious, afraid of touching on her painful memories.
"I have no other wish in this life. As long as you and your brother are safe and healthy, that is more important than anything else."
The fact that the Yin family had drugged her terrified Madam Qin.
As long as my daughter can leave that den of wolves and tigers, as long as she is healthy and safe, that's all that matters.
Qin Sheng carefully examined the amulet. Although she didn't believe in such things, it was something her mother had obtained for her, and she treasured it, hiding it in her close-fitting clothes.
"mother……"
Qin Sheng suddenly grabbed her mother's hand, "After the fifteenth, I want to go to Ningzhou Prefecture, buy a small house, and start a small business..."
"..."
Madam Qin was taken aback, then, realizing something, her face darkened: "Has someone in the manor been gossiping about you?"
She said angrily, "When we get back, Mother will have someone teach those gossiping servants a lesson! The Qin family will always be your home, so be good..."
As she spoke, her voice gradually lowered, and her eyes reddened.
"mother……"
Qin Sheng's voice was also a little choked up, "I know all this, but my elder brother is not married yet, and there are also girls in the clan who are not yet engaged. I can't just think about myself."
Although the laws of Da Xiang were quite lenient towards women regarding divorce, certain social customs and etiquette still forced people to compromise.
"But don't worry, Ningzhou Prefecture is not far from the capital, so your daughter can come back to see you, Father, and Brother often."
"..."
What else could Madam Qin say?
Knowing her daughter's personality all along, she could only hold her hand tightly and sigh as she asked, "When are you leaving?"
...
Qin Yu left on the twelfth day of the first lunar month.
This time, Qin Yu led his troops to the border as commander-in-chief, with Xiao Yuecheng, the third young master of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, as deputy commander-in-chief. They led 50,000 elite troops to Crescent Moon City to intimidate the Western Rong cavalry.
The Duke of Zhenguo was injured while suppressing the rebellion in the Northwest, and due to his advanced age, he did not lead troops this time.
However, there are quite a few young military generals in Da Xiang.
Qin Yu made great contributions in quelling the rebellion in the Northwest and was known as the "Little God of War".
On the day the troops set off, Regent Prince Yue Rongheng personally went to the military camp, drank wine with the soldiers, and congratulated them on their early triumphant return.
As the army set off, the people lined the streets to see them off, shouting their wishes for the Da Xiang army to be invincible and victorious in every battle!
Qin Sheng also went to see them off.
She was wearing a veil in a side room on the second floor of Dengyun Tower.
Standing by the window, one could see Qin Yu's figure. He was wearing white armor, holding the reins in one hand and a red-tasseled spear in the other. He turned his head and glanced behind him.
The brother and sister met each other's gazes from afar.
This wasn't the first time Qin Sheng had seen her brother off to the battlefield, but for some reason, this time she felt particularly heavy-hearted.
She stood by the window, waving vigorously at her brother, silently repeating two words over and over: "Take care."
“My lady…” Emerald took a moon-colored cloak and gently draped it over Qin Sheng’s shoulders. “It’s windy by the window, my lady, be careful not to catch a cold.”
"fine……"
Qin Sheng's gaze remained fixed on the street.
Qin Yu rode very fast, followed by hundreds of his personal guards. The sound of their armor scraping together soon faded into the distance.
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