The emperor wants to lead the army in person?

"Yes, I thought I heard it wrong when I first heard it, but many people in the palace say so." Princess Runing, wearing a bright red dress with floral makeup and holding an exquisite hand warmer in her hand, spoke softly to Chu Jinyao, "I went to the palace to pay my respects to my mother yesterday. I heard from my mother that there has been unrest in the north in recent days. I don't know who brought up this topic, but my father was a little tempted to lead the army in person."

It always takes several days for news from the outside world to reach Changhe Garden. For example, if Princess Runing hadn't brought the news, Chu Jinyao might still be in the dark.

Chu Jinyao felt that this matter was a little unusual. Qin Yi rose to prominence because of his military achievements, and now the emperor wanted to lead the army himself... Chu Jinyao also hoped that this was just her imagination. She continued to ask Princess Runing: "The northern border invasion is not a one-day or two-day thing. Why did the emperor suddenly want to lead the army himself?"

Princess Runing shook her head: "I don't know, I just heard it from hearsay."

Chu Jinyao had to give up. It would be faster to ask Qin Yi about this matter. Since the last time Qin Yi silently raided Changhe Garden, he came here more and more frequently. Chu Jinyao silently took note of this matter and planned to ask Qin Yi directly when she saw him next time.

Long time ago, when Princess Runing was in the palace, she was leaning towards Qin Yi. Now the situation in the East Palace is good, Princess Runing and Chu Jinyao are visiting more and more frequently, and many news in the palace are brought by Princess Runing.

After Princess Runing left, Chu Jinyao was still thinking about the expedition. Chu Jinxian saw that she didn't respond after calling her several times, and smiled and said: "What are you thinking about, so absorbed."

Chu Jinyao woke up, smiled and shook her head: "Nothing, I was thinking about what Runing said."

Chu Jinxian was surprised to hear that Chu Jinyao was actually thinking about these court affairs. It is the mainstream that men are in charge of external affairs and women are in charge of internal affairs. Chu Jinxian and Duan Yinghua are both good at seizing power in the house. Even so, they know very little about the affairs in the court, and can even be said to be indifferent. In the eyes of most women in the harem, changes in the court are matters that men should worry about, so why do they listen to these things?

"You are still pregnant, why do you think about these things?" Chu Jinxian did not think that Chu Jinyao cared about these transgressions. She was worried that Chu Jinyao would think too much and waste her energy.

Chu Jinyao stopped talking about this topic and talked about other things. Standing in different positions, seeing different things, Chu Jinyao did not care about these things before, but since entering the palace, she has been exposed to more court affairs, and she can't help but think about them. Qin Yi did not avoid talking to her about these things. The former court and the harem are always closely linked.

Even if Chu Jinyao stopped talking, looking at Chu Jinyao's expression, Duan Yinghua knew that Chu Jinyao was still thinking about the outside world. Duan Yinghua sighed silently, life is really like drinking water, only the person knows whether it is hot or cold. Outsiders only see that Chu Jinyao is favored, and the prince will respond to the princess's every request. Some people are jealous of Chu Jinyao's good fortune, and some people disdain that the princess is just good-looking, and how can she serve people with her beauty for a long time.

Including many people in Changxing Marquis Mansion, they attribute all this to Chu Jinyao being favored by the prince, but Duan Yinghua has been in contact with her for a long time these days, and gradually found that people who can stand in this position have their own extraordinary qualities. The reason why she is still favored for a month may be because of her good looks, but it has been the same for a year, so the root cause must be more from the person, not the beauty. Duan Yinghua also came from a family of officials, and her uncles were all officials in the court, but she felt a headache when she heard about these important court affairs, unlike the Crown Princess, who was still thinking about them even when she left the palace to recuperate.

Duan Yinghua secretly sighed, it was not easy for anyone, and the fifth aunt, the Crown Princess, who was recognized to have a good life, was also very hardworking and self-disciplined in private. Duan Yinghua sighed for a while, then wanted to get to what she wanted to say today: "Crown Princess, some time ago, Second Master and Mother were deceived, so they did such a thing. Now the ancestor has dealt with everything properly, and Second Master has been scolded by my father for a long time, and now he is confined to reflect on his mistakes. Don't worry, Crown Princess, this kind of thing will never happen again."

Duan Yinghua came to report the follow-up and show her loyalty. Chu Jinyao was no longer curious about this matter. Old Madam Chu was profit-driven, but she was clear-headed. If Old Madam Chu took action personally, she would probably be more decisive than Chu Jinyao. Chu Jinyao put the matter behind her after hearing it: "It's good that second brother understands. Family members don't talk behind each other's backs. Since the knot in my heart has been made clear, I don't need to worry about it anymore."

Chu Jinyao didn't pursue it, and Duan Yinghua was relieved. She carefully mentioned another matter: "Crown Princess, mother was angry that day and said some unpleasant things. You don't mind, right?"

Speaking of Zhao, Chu Jinyao smiled as if she was used to it: "It's okay."

There was no expectation in the first place, so how could she be disappointed. In Zhao's heart, Chu Jinyao was always an outsider who came back halfway. Chu Jinyao had long since stopped expecting something like maternal love. Qin Yi accompanied her through her most difficult period of adaptation. Later, she was almost forced to become a concubine, and it was Qin Yi who saved her from the water and vented her anger. Qin Yi is the one who really accompanies and loves her, so you can't blame Chu Jinyao for putting Qin Yi first and putting her biological mother far away.

Duan Yinghua was very sad to see this scene, and Chu Jinxian sighed secretly when she saw it. If Chu Jinyao was angry, even if she was resentful and resentful, it would at least show that Chu Jinyao had resentment in her heart, and where there is resentment, there is love, but it is such a calm and generous "It doesn't matter", which shows that in Chu Jinyao's heart, she really doesn't care at all.

Outsiders have no right to speak on matters of love, especially when the person in front of them is the Crown Princess, who dares to comment on the way the Crown Princess and her biological mother get along. Duan Yinghua could only change the subject and said, "Crown Princess, you really helped me, but I didn't stand up for you that day. You won't blame me for being ignorant and being an ungrateful person, right?"

"I am a daughter who married out, and you are a daughter-in-law. You will have to make a living in the Marquis's mansion in the future. I understand your concerns, and you don't need to care." Chu Jinyao said, "I am not so narrow-minded."

Duan Yinghua was relieved, but she felt more and more sorry. She talked with Chu Jinyao for a while, and then left when she saw that it was getting late.

After Duan Yinghua left, Chu Jinxian was also curious about this matter. Chu Jinxian and Chu Jinyao had a much closer relationship, so there was no need to beat around the bush. She asked directly: "At first, it was Duan Yinghua who came to ask you for help. You helped her to investigate the second brother's mistress, but she knew about Chu Jinmiao's news and didn't tell you immediately. Do you really not mind?"

"What's there to mind? She is just my sister-in-law, not my husband. Why should I care about these things with her?" Chu Jinyao really didn't care. She had long been accustomed to the good intentions of the people around her, which were always mixed with conspiracy and exploitation. To Chu Jinyao, these people were just some wives who could befriend and exploit each other. Chu Jinyao is not afraid of others asking for something from her. On the contrary, if others do not ask for anything from her, it would be a problem.

"That's true." Chu Jinxian suddenly felt emotional. As time went by, the little girl who once needed Chu Jinxian to teach her about the infighting in the harem had grown up and could laugh at the partiality and exploitation of her relatives. She truly went from a warm and peaceful room to a prosperous but cruel palace. Chu Jinxian was lost in

thought as she thought about the past. Seeing that Chu Jinxian had not spoken for a long time, Chu Jinyao could not help but call out, "Sister, what are you thinking about?"

"Nothing." Chu Jinxian came back to her senses, smiled and shook her head, "Maybe it's because I'm getting older, and I like to reminisce more and more. We brothers and sisters have all grown up."

Yes, Chu Jinxian, the second young master, and Chu Jinyao, the only three relatives of the same blood in the world, have also started their own families and even have their own children.

Chu Jinyao could not help but be a little stunned. In this way, the only people she could really devote her feelings to without any interest and trust wholeheartedly were Qin Yi and the child in her belly.

Brothers and sisters all have their own families, and Chu Jinyao's relatives are them.

Chu Jinyao suddenly wanted to see Qin Yi urgently, but she also knew that it was getting late and the palace would be locked soon. As the crown prince, Qin Yi's every trip out of the palace was a big deal, so how could he suddenly appear in Changhe Garden in the western suburbs? She was inexplicably depressed. After dinner, she was reading the Book of Songs and Chu Ci alone under the lamplight, and suddenly she missed the lights of Ciqing Palace very much.

At this time, she didn't know if Ciqing Palace had served dinner, and whether the palace maids and eunuchs had neglected their duties. Chu Jinyao changed her mind and thought that without the constraints of herself as the crown princess, Qin Yi must be very comfortable, and maybe he was having a good time these days.

Chu Jinyao thought about it, his mood fluctuated, and it seemed like he was torturing himself. Chu Jinyao snorted coldly and slammed the book in his hand shut: "Who cares about you, do whatever you want."

Suddenly, a chuckle came from behind: "There's no one in the room, who are you scolding?"

Chu Jinyao was stunned for a long time, then turned around in surprise and looked at the person behind him: "Qin Yi?"

"It's me." Qin Yi seemed to be rushing over, with a thick frost on his cloak. He took off his cloak, threw it to the eunuch behind him, and walked quickly towards Chu Jinyao: "I haven't seen you for a few days, why do I feel that you have lost weight again?"

"Your Highness!" Chu Jinyao finally confirmed that the person who was still talking about just now really appeared in front of her. She let out a small cry of surprise, and if she hadn't been thinking about the child, she would have rushed over long ago.

Qin Yi hurriedly supported Chu Jinyao and said helplessly: "Be careful of the child. You were still calling him by his name just now, but now that you are in a better mood, you start calling him 'Your Highness'?"

"I miss you because I miss you." Chu Jinyao held Qin Yi's child in his hand, feeling confident and his attitude became more and more arrogant. "Let's not talk about this. It's so late, how did you get out?"

"It's not difficult. If I want to get out, there is always a way." Qin Yi was very pleased with Chu Jinyao's first words. He was more and more sure that it was really miserable for him to live alone in Ciqing Palace. It was strange that Qin Yi had lived alone for so many years before Chu Jinyao came. Why didn't he feel lonely and desolate at that time?

Qin Yi helped Chu Jinyao back to the couch. Qin Yi's arm passed over Chu Jinyao's shoulder and curiously flipped through the book Chu Jinyao had just closed: "Are you still looking for a name for him?"

"Yes, I found several more and wrote them down on paper. Wait, I'll show you now."

"No hurry." Qin Yi suppressed Chu Jinyao's action and gently placed his chin on Chu Jinyao's shoulder. "Anyway, it will be a long time before he comes out. His name will always be mentioned. Why rush?"

Chu Jinyao saw Qin Yi leaning on his shoulder so quietly, and his heart moved slightly: "Your Highness, is it something about the palace..."

Chu Jinyao thought Qin Yi was so tired because of the things in the palace, but in fact, Qin Yi just wanted to divert Chu Jinyao's attention away from the child. But since she asked, Qin Yi said, "It's okay. It has always been like this in the palace.

It's not a big deal." "I heard from Runing that the emperor wants to lead the army himself. What's going on?"

Speaking of this, Qin Yi opened his eyes, and his eyes suddenly became clear: "It's not confirmed yet. Someone suggested leading the army himself, but he hasn't expressed his opinion yet."

But he didn't refuse immediately, which at least showed that he was also interested.

"Why did the emperor want to lead the army himself?" Chu Jinyao was really puzzled by this. "I don't think the emperor is a person who is keen on military force."

"It's hard to predict what the emperor is thinking. Who knows what he is thinking." Although Qin Yi said this, his expression did not look unpredictable. Since Qin Yi didn't say anything, it must be inconvenient for him to speak directly. Chu Jinyao didn't ask any more questions, but urged Qin Yi to rest quickly: "You still have to go to court tomorrow. This place is far from the palace and it will take a long time to get there. You have to get up much earlier tomorrow, and you can't sleep for a few hours anyway. Go to bed now." It

was very ambiguous for a couple to talk about this topic. If it were normal days, Qin Yi would definitely make a big fuss, but now... Qin Yi glanced at Chu Jinyao's belly faintly: "This is only the fourth month, right?"

"You..." Chu Jinyao blushed, "Don't mess around."

"I remember the imperial physician said that after the first three months, you can have sex."

Chu Jinyao simply collapsed: "When did the imperial physician say that? Why didn't I know."

"I asked alone, of course you don't know."

"Why would you ask such a thing? No, which imperial physician did you ask..."

In Kunning Palace, the lights were bright. Empress Qi stared at the palace lamp in front of her, and for some reason she was a little absent-minded.

"Your Highness." A maid came forward and put a warm fur coat on Empress Qi, and whispered, "The weather is getting colder, Your Highness, you are precious, you must take care of yourself."

"He didn't come today again."

"Your Highness..."

"Forget it." Empress Qi didn't want to mention it anymore. She stood up and let the maid help her walk to the bedroom. The emperor would not come, and she didn't need to wait.

Empress Qi lay down on the bed with the considerate service of the palace servants, and the palace maid pulled the quilt over her. The lights outside dimmed. Queen Qi stared at the tent ceiling with flying dragons and dancing phoenixes in front of her, and suddenly she felt very unwilling.

Queen Qi couldn't help but think of the words that the palace maids had advised her during the day. Slowly, Queen Qi's eyes became firm. She was the queen, and she couldn't let this kind of decadence continue. She had to take the initiative to attack.