After Helian Qi left the court, he went to Yonghe Palace.
"Wanwan, I am ready to lead the army in person..." Helian Qi looked at Ning Wanyin.
Ning Wanyin's eyes were filled with shock and worry, "Your Majesty, the battlefield is dangerous..."
"I know that for the sake of peace in the border areas, I have to go." Helian Qi stretched out his hand and gently embraced the woman in front of him, his tone firm and steady:
"I will return safely. Wanwan, there is no need to be afraid."
Ning Wanyin did not express her reluctance any more, but her eyes were red as she looked at Helian Qi seriously:
"Your Majesty is a wise ruler throughout history. What you do is for the country and the world. I hope Your Majesty will take care of your health. I will wait for your return."
All the reluctance and all the worries finally turned into a sentence: take care of yourself.
Even though she was reluctant to let him go, she knew he was going to do great things. She couldn't cry and make him worry, but should wait for him to come back peacefully so that he would have no worries.
A concubine who deeply loves the emperor but also knows the overall situation should be like this.
Eyes met.
Helian Qi reached out and gently rubbed Ning Wanyin's black hair, "Wanwan understands my heart best."
The emperor and his concubine talked in detail.
Ning Wanyin was somewhat shocked that Helian Qi actually chose to lead the army in person.
The risks of leading the army in person are well known.
Ever since a crown prince died in battle several generations ago, the royal family has never had a crown prince send out to fight again, let alone an emperor.
The emperor actually led the army in person.
Whether it was the officials in the court, or Xiao Yunjing and Daliang in the southwest...
No one thought of this.
But since Helian Qi dared to lead the army in person, Ning Wanyin guessed that he must have some hidden cards.
For example, his understanding of the situation in the southwest should be beyond everyone's expectations.
Xiao Yunjing was a talented general that he had personally trained...
Then there is an obvious question: when His Majesty was still dormant and quietly training these people, did he also train himself?
Has he also learned the art of war and is familiar with military affairs?
Although he has lived far away in the capital these years, after he sent Xiao Yunjing and others to the border, did he just stop caring about them?
Was he secretly following the Southwest Campaign and watching the gradual changes in the situation in the southwest and southeast?
Since he dares to go, he must have some chance of winning.
However, no matter how well you calculate, the battlefield is a place that changes rapidly and swords have no mercy.
He was also well aware of the risks of going to the battlefield.
But for the sake of peace on the border, leading the army in person is indeed a good idea.
Helian Qi was never a good husband, but he was always a very responsible emperor.
He has never slacked off in the years since he ascended the throne.
After careful consideration, Ning Wanyin was not surprised that he chose to lead the army in person. And she also had to make good arrangements for the harem to reassure him.
The two exchanged some sweet words.
Ning Wanyin looked at Helian Qi and said softly, "I am managing the harem alone, so it is inevitable that I will make mistakes. Your Majesty, please choose another concubine to assist you in managing the six palaces."
The emperor could not feel at ease with the entire harem in the hands of Ning Wanyin alone.
However, at this moment, the emperor would not choose anyone to compete with Ning Wanyin. He was not in the capital, and he needed the harem to be stable.
The new person to assist in managing the six palaces is only there to prevent Ning Wanyin from becoming too powerful.
Just supervise each other.
"Rongpin is good, what do you think, Wanwan?" Helian Qi asked.
Ning Wanyin smiled lightly, "Your Majesty's arrangement is naturally excellent."
Helian Qi saw that she didn't mind someone sharing power with her, and even took the initiative to suggest that he find someone to assist in managing the six palaces...
He knew that Ning Wanyin was the person who understood him best in the world.
He is also the most suitable person to join forces with him.
There is something very important that he wants to give to Ning Wanyin.
"Wan Wan, I have something to ask..."
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Jingxi Palace.
The maid hurriedly lowered her voice and reported, "My Lord, the young master has rebelled! I heard that the emperor will lead the army himself... Then you here..."
Su Ruhuan has been waiting for news from the southwest.
When the emperor ordered Xiao Yunjing to return to the capital, she tried her best to convey the news that the emperor suspected her.
I was afraid that he would come to the capital city knowing nothing and end up in jail.
And if he did not return to Beijing, it would be a crime of disobeying the imperial order.
Choosing between returning to the capital or not, and risking one's life to come to the capital is obviously stupid.
He has military power in the southwest and has defected to Daliang. What can the emperor do to him?
This is the wisest choice.
But Xiao Yunjing rebelled, which meant that her move became a discarded piece.
The emperor would not spare her life, and the fifth prince would no longer have any hope of ascending to the throne...
Her purpose of entering the palace was to give birth to a prince so that Xiao Yunjing could be regent in the future, cooperating with both inside and outside forces to plot for the throne of Dayan.
Now all this is of course impossible...
"Master, please think of a solution quickly. I'm afraid that the decree to sentence you to death will be delivered soon..." the maid said with concern.
Su Ruhuan gently shook her head, "No need..."
The emperor is not someone who can be deceived with just a few words, and the palace is not a place where one can easily escape.
What's more, she is a discarded pawn.
What are you still struggling for?
The mission she was carrying out had failed.
Su Ruhuan picked up the cup of tea in front of her and sipped it, "I hope you have a bright future."
No one knew that Xiao Yunjing had not originally intended to send her to the palace.
At that time...
She was an orphan who was displaced because of the war.
He was just a small captain, in charge of a dozen men, and was only concerned with winning the battle.
No one cared about the life or death of an orphan girl, only Xiao Yunjing saved her.
Back then, Xiao Yunjing secretly sent people to teach her in order to send her to Daliang to steal military intelligence.
He wanted to win the battle, and he wanted intelligence about Daliang.
Who would have thought that things are so unpredictable...
When she had learned enough and was finally able to be of use to him, Xiao Yunjing was no longer so focused on winning the battle. He had other thoughts, so she was sent to Jiangnan.
But for Su Ruhuan, it makes no difference whether she goes to Daliang or to Jiangnan.
It doesn't matter if you're a chess piece to steal military intelligence or a hidden piece to steal the throne.
He gave her life, and she was willing to repay his kindness with her own life.
Right and wrong are not that important to a woman whose family has been broken up.
Of course people will turn to those who can give them a way to live.
Even if the end of this road is still death.
A trace of blood flowed from the corner of Su Ruhuan's mouth. She finally looked towards the southwest and closed her eyes.
"Master..." the maid shouted hurriedly.
Su Ruhuan is no longer alive.
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