Chapter 177 Yan Yuze's Plan
When Zhu Lan returned home, Du Lanfang finally saw the son he had been longing for.
After Zhu Hongming and Zhu Chao cried for a while, the couple knelt directly in front of Pei Yue and Zhu Lan.
Zhu Lan quickly turned his body to the side, thinking that this would shorten his life.
"Sister-in-law, it was all my fault in the past. I was petty and always went against you.
Chao'er is my lifeblood. Sister Lan saved Chao'er's life, which means she saved the lives of our entire family. From now on, I, Du Lanfang, will serve you like a slave, eat vegetarian food and chant Buddhist scriptures every day to pray for you!"
During this period, Du Lanfang and Zhu Hongming were worried about their son's safety. Although they were only thirty years old, half of their hair had turned white.
Du Lanfang hugged Zhu Chao and was about to kowtow to Pei Yue.
Pei Yue quickly stopped him and helped him up.
Seeing that Zhu Chao was fine, she felt relieved.
The scene at the moment was so sensational that Zhu Lan couldn't stand it anymore and started to change the subject.
"Chao'er is very lucky. It's not my credit that he came back safely this time."
Zhu Lan told the story of Liu Yue picking up Zhu Chao. Speaking of benefactors, Liu Yue was actually the biggest benefactor of Du Lanfang's family.
Du Lanfang hurriedly asked where Liu Yue lived and insisted on visiting her to express his gratitude.
Zhu Lan said there was no rush, as Long'an County was still dealing with the aftermath of the disaster, and Liu Yue's home had also been washed away. If he really wanted to thank her, it wouldn't be too late to inquire after the people of Long'an were resettled.
After Du Lanfang's family reunited and left with many thanks, only Pei Yue and Zhu Lan were left.
"You're going to Northern Xinjiang?" After hearing what Zhu Lan said, Pei Yue's eyebrows suddenly fell a little, and her tone became a little depressed.
"Your academy is really something. You haven't even entered the government to become an official yet, but you're already using them as a tool."
She was worried about her daughter. She had just returned from a county that was flooded and had no time to rest, now she had to run to the northern border.
Is there no one left in the imperial court or the academy? Why are they trying to get rid of one person? What if the child gets exhausted?
"Mother." Zhu Lan smiled and took her hand, saying obediently: "There are many people who can do this, but the headmaster is willing to give me this opportunity, which shows that he values me. Naturally, my daughter must seize it well."
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In Longchang Academy, the sun was shining brightly outside the window, with heavy shadows of trees. Yan Yuze was playing chess with Ouyang Ye in the room.
Ouyang Ye seemed a little absent-minded. Counting the days, it had been more than ten days since Zhu Lan and the others set out for the northern border.
He looked at the indifferent Yan Yuze in front of him, and finally couldn't help but asked:
"Does Your Majesty really think that sending that little girl named A Jiang back will bring peace to the border?
Isn't it said that Wuzi has been accumulating military strength in recent years? If they really intend to go to war with Daliang, why would they abandon the entire plan just because of Zhu Ertai's long-lost daughter?
On the other hand, what if they don't recognize A Jiang's identity? In this case, the two girls from the Zhu family will have made a wasted trip and achieved nothing. How can the prince propose to the emperor that they participate in the next spring imperial examination? "
Yan Yuze used the tortoise-shell folding fan to push back the loose hair on his forehead and said with a smile, "Why are you getting more impatient?"
His slender fingers dropped the chair on the chessboard, and the sound was gentle.
“There is no problem with A Jiang’s identity. I asked someone to look at the tattoo on her body. Both the craftsmanship and the materials are unique to Wuzi. You can’t find it in Daliang at all.
Zhu Ertai is the younger brother of the King of Uz. As long as we can prove that Ajiang is Zhu Ertai’s lost daughter and make the matter public, if he does not want his daughter at that time, it would be tantamount to admitting that he wants to go to war with Daliang, and we will have reason to take the initiative.
If he takes his daughter back, he will owe Daliang such a big favor, so he has to show some appreciation."
Ouyang Ye nodded thoughtfully. Indeed, in this case, no matter how you look at it, Zhu Lan and Zhu Qingyan have made contributions by escorting A Jiang back to the country.
Then he frowned again, "But the tattoo can only prove that A Jiang is from the royal family of Wuzi. What if Zhu Lan and the others can't find evidence to prove that A Jiang is Zhu Ertai's daughter?"
Yan Yuze opened his folding fan and smiled softly:
"If they don't even have this ability, then it's not worth it for the king and His Majesty to make an exception."
A sparrow landed on the windowsill, looked at the chess game in front of the two people curiously, then flapped its wings and flew away.
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On the official road heading north from Jiangzhou City, a carriage was traveling at a steady speed. Murong Jing, dressed in red, was driving the carriage, and Zhu Lan, Zhu Qingyan and A Jiang were sitting in the carriage.
Zhu Qingyan lifted the door curtain and said, "Ah Jing, go in and rest for a while. I'll drive the car."
Murong Jing grinned, "It's okay, I like to blow the wind outside, I'll call you when I'm tired, go!"
She was born in a military camp and used to live and eat with the soldiers. She never put on airs like a princess when interacting with ordinary people.
In order to keep a low profile, he did not bring any followers with him on this trip back to the Northern Frontier camp.
But speaking of it, she still missed Mu'er a little.
When Yan Yuze went to Long'an County before, he did not let Mu'er come with him. When she returned to the academy from Long'an County, she learned that Mu'er had returned to the Northern Frontier Camp before her. It seemed that Yan Yuze had some urgent news for her to bring back.
So there were only four girls on this trip.
But it doesn’t matter. The travel expenses are all paid by Yan Yuze. I have enough money and he is with me, so there will be no danger.
Zhu Lan was studying the map in the car. They had now completely left the territory of Jiangzhou. According to the map, they should stay in a nearby place called "Qingxi Town" tonight.
There was a hole on the road, caused by something unknown. The carriage jolted violently when it ran over it. Zhu Lan's white rattan bookcase fell off the seat, and the books inside fell to the ground.
She quickly put away the books and bent down to pick them up. A pair of hands reached out to her and helped her put the books together.
"Thank you." Zhu Lan gave Zhu Qingyan a smile.
Zhu Qingyan lowered his eyes slightly and said awkwardly: "I should thank you. If you hadn't spoken for me, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to participate in the Spring Examination next year."
The white vine book was divided into several sections. It was inconvenient for Zhu Lan to hold the map, so Zhu Qingyan helped her sort the books into categories.
When picking up one of the books, Zhu Qingyan suddenly paused.
Zhu Lan took a curious look at the book and saw "Collected Commentaries of Various Philosophers" written on the cover.
Hey, how come I accidentally packed this one? This book contains the simplest introductory content, which even Murong Jing can understand. She has no use for it now.
Zhu Lan shrugged helplessly, and then suddenly remembered another thing——
According to the original plot, this book "Collected Commentaries of Various Philosophers" should belong to Zhu Qingyan.
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