"I wonder, Your Majesty..." General Xie asked, but he couldn't ask too many questions, lest it be considered spying...
Shu Chengfeng sighed, "It's alright, but Father needs to rest right now. But the war can't wait. I wonder what you, Second Brother, Third Brother, and Seventh Brother, think?"
The three princes exchanged glances, and the second prince said, "Everything still depends on Father Emperor's decision."
“But now… I’m afraid we can’t wait. Father is unable to take care of things for the time being,” the Third Emperor said.
The second prince glared: "What does Third Brother mean by this? Does he not care about Father?"
"Second Brother, what Third Brother means is that the war is urgent right now. The army is right outside the city, and we're already struggling to feed the men and horses. Besides, war is all about going all out. If we suddenly stop fighting, that definitely won't work," Shu Yufeng said.
"Then what do you suggest?" the Second Prince asked patiently.
"What do you think, Your Highness?" Shu Yufeng asked.
"The great battle cannot be delayed. Father, you can rest and recuperate. Tomorrow I will depart with the army. As for my second, third, and seventh brothers, you..."
“We will naturally go with His Highness the Crown Prince!” the Second Prince said.
The Third Prince nodded, and the Seventh Prince nodded as well.
Since we're here to earn merit, how can we not go?
"Very well, as long as Lord Shangguan stays here, the rear will be safe as long as nothing goes wrong at the front," Shu Chengfeng said.
The three looked at each other, and there was nothing they could do but accept it.
They also knew that even if their father was well, the crown prince would still have to go.
The news of His Majesty's poisoning did not reach the capital; to be precise, it did not spread outside.
However, by the tenth day of the eighth month, news had come back that the Crown Prince had gone deep into the southern border with General Xie.
For a time, the entire court praised the Crown Prince for his bravery, after all, the southern border region was now synonymous with uncivilized society.
The terrain was bad, there were many poisonous insects, it was just tough.
In the capital, because the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, each family has some arrangements.
However, since His Majesty and the Crown Prince are both away, the Empress Dowager and the Empress have decided that they don't need to come to the palace this year; they can all stay home and celebrate at home.
The geese returning south were overjoyed by this news.
However, there was some less pleasant news: the matriarch of the Yan family was ill, and it seemed that her illness was quite serious.
Logically, one should visit the geese returning south.
After thinking for a while, she finally said, "Let's go to the main courtyard and tell them."
She was hoping the Crown Princess would stop her, but she knew it wouldn't.
Her father was stationed at the border, and now her elder brother had gone to fight in the south. Why would he stop her from going home to visit her family?
Luo Kui went to the main courtyard, and Chan Yi asked worriedly, "The Princess... she won't do anything, will she?"
"Unless she's gone mad," Yan Nangui said calmly. "If she were to attack me now, would she be able to get away with it?"
"Yes, I was overthinking it," Chanyi said.
Yan Nangui smiled and said, "It's good to overthink; it's bad to not think about it at all."
"It's alright, we'll just be careful." Yan Nangui sighed, thinking that she really didn't want to go, but...
It's time to repair the relationship.
As for who to repair it with...
I imagine the old lady has her own thoughts now, doesn't she?
As expected, the head of the household did not stop him. Not only did he not stop him, but he also sent many things over, telling Yan Nan to go back and visit him.
She decided to go south tomorrow. She also asked someone to prepare some things for her.
The next morning, she took a car back to Yan's home.
There was no overly elaborate attire, not out of concern for the old lady's illness, but because it was deemed unnecessary.
Even if it's not extravagant, it's still far from simple. After all, she's the Crown Prince's consort, and given her background, even at her simplest, she's anything but ordinary.
She only showed that casual side of herself to Shu Chengfeng.
Many people from the Yan family came out to greet them, including the second aunt, Zou.
Yan Nangui's attitude was similar to before, neither too enthusiastic nor too indifferent.
At least he has a smiling face.
Madam Zou knew Yan Nangui's temperament and now knew that she was favored, so she was very careful with her words.
The eldest princess couldn't possibly come to greet her; she didn't even serve the old lady.
However, since Yan Nan has returned, we still have to see him out of courtesy.
So, she came over.
Yan Nangui had just entered the door and was about to greet the old lady when she realized that the old lady was ill and it was difficult for her to sit up.
"Good child, I felt much better yesterday after I knew you were coming," the old lady said with a smile.
Yan Nangui smiled and said a few nice words.
When the eldest princess arrived, she greeted her with a smile: "Greetings, eldest princess."
"I heard a commotion outside and thought someone important had arrived. It turns out it's Consort Yan who's back." The Princess smiled faintly, but her words were unpleasant.
Behind them, Yan Jinfei and the two concubine daughters of the second wife... oh, now they are legitimate daughters.
She stepped forward and greeted, "Greetings, elder sister."
"No need for formalities. Fourth Sister is also a princess, so there's no need for such formalities," Yan Nangui said with a smile.
“Big sister is joking. What do you mean by status? After all, you are the eldest sister,” Yan Jinfei said.
"Oh dear, they say a girl changes a lot as she grows up, so it's clear that Fourth Sister has grown up quite a bit."
"Your Highness, Madam, the Third Miss has returned. Her husband has also arrived," the old woman outside said.
Just as the old lady was about to say something, the eldest princess said, "Please come in."
She did it on purpose, of course, just to make Yan Nangui unhappy.
Yan Nangui found it amusing. After taking his seat, he saw Yan Jinsi and Meng Junxian enter.
Yan Jinsi's belly was already showing some movement, and she looked to be in good spirits, so this time things must be going well.
Meng Junxian saw the geese flying south and felt uneasy.
He still stepped forward to greet them one by one, and when he reached Yan Nangui, he did not dare to be negligent: "Greetings, Lady Yan."
"No need for formalities," Yan Nangui said calmly.
Madam Zou's eyes darted around: "Oh dear, the third young lady is pregnant now, good things are just around the corner. I wonder when the eldest young lady will give birth."
Yan Nangui glanced at Zou Shi and said, "That will disappoint you, Second Aunt. I can't have children."
“What are you saying? You’re still young, you can always have children. If you really can’t… there are ways. You need to have children to have a stable life,” Mrs. Zou hinted.
"Isn't it inappropriate for Second Aunt to bring this up now?" Yan Nangui smiled. "Today is for visiting Grandmother."
Madam Zou smiled and said, "You're right. Let's talk about it another day."
“What does it matter if my eldest sister has children or not? I’ve heard that His Highness the Crown Prince dotes on her very much these days,” Yan Jinsi said.
"Third sister's information network is truly impressive; she even knows about the Crown Prince's affairs." Yan Nangui glanced at her, seemingly unconcerned.
"Elder sister willingly became a concubine, and now she has finally gotten her wish." Yan Jinsi felt like she had poisonous insects in her heart, and she couldn't stand Yan Nangui no matter what.
"Willing to be a concubine? Third Sister is right, I am willing to be a concubine. It's like the upper class setting an example for the lower class. Don't you think so, Third Sister?"
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