She told Prince An about Aunt Qing, how the emperor knew her identity, and about Concubine Rong and the Lan family.
"I really didn't expect so many things to happen in Chang'an City."
"Your Highness, before Madam Lan died, she entrusted Young Master Lan to you and me. If I rashly agree to this, Your Highness, will you blame me?"
"How could I blame you?"
Qin Zongzhi shook his head helplessly. "It's just that the eldest young master of the Lan family did suffer a lot at my hands before, but now he has changed his ways. I think he will make a name for himself in the army."
When Zhao Yunzhu saw Prince An mention Young Master Lan, there was no disgust in his eyes, but instead a hint of relief and expectation.
"The matter of Madam Lan..."
Qin Zongzhi frowned, pondering the matter in his heart. "Forget it, let's tell him. He'll know sooner or later. I'm patrolling the city now, so I can still take care of him."
"I hope that after he knows about Madam Lan's affairs, he can come up with an idea in his mind sooner."
"Otherwise, if he continues to be muddle-headed after I leave, all of Madam Lan's efforts will be in vain!"
Zhao Yunzhu understood that Prince An was doing this for Young Master Lan.
After all, Qin Zongzhi would not stay in the patrol camp forever. "Okay, I will listen to you, Your Highness."
Prince An stood up, walked outside the tent, and ordered the guards to invite Young Master Lan over to talk.
Zhao Yunzhu had never met Young Master Lan, and she was somewhat looking forward to it.
"Young Master Lan—"
Prince An's expression was somewhat strange and aloof, which only aroused Zhao Yunzhu's curiosity even more.
"He doesn't look like a young man from a noble family at all. Instead, he looks like a country hunter."
Although Young Master Lan grew up in the Lan family and has a personality somewhat similar to that of Mrs. Lan, his father does not love him and prefers his aunt and illegitimate brother, which gradually distorts Young Master Lan's mind.
He spent the whole day drinking and having fun, and was just like a dandy young man, as he had learned from his bad friends.
After arriving at the patrol camp, they continued drinking and having fun all day long.
Since Prince An came, a series of reforms have completely changed Young Master Lan's temperament. He practices martial arts diligently all day long, and goes hunting in the mountains when he has free time, in order to exercise his physical strength.
Zhao Yunzhu listened patiently and saw a hint of expectation in Qin Zongzhi's eyes for Young Master Lan.
It seems that the eldest young master of the Lan family is still a talented person with great potential.
"Your Majesty?"
The tent curtain was drawn aside.
What caught my eye was a burly man in black military uniform. His skin was dark, obviously caused by being exposed to the sun all day.
Thick eyebrows and dark eyes that are shiny black.
But Zhao Yunzhu still saw a hint of clear innocence in Young Master Lan's eyes. Madam Lan had raised her son very well.
"Who is this?"
Young Master Lan walked into the tent carelessly, pointed at Zhao Yunzhu, and looked at Prince An with confusion in his eyes.
"This is my prince's concubine Yun!"
Qin Zongzhi suppressed the anger in his heart. After all, who would like to see his wife being pointed at by others?
Young Master Lan hastily withdrew his hand, lowered his head, and bowed respectfully, "Concubine Yun."
He didn't dare to look up again, like a child who had made a mistake.
"Master Lan, please sit down and talk. I asked the prince to invite you here."
Young Master Lan raised his head suspiciously, then looked at Prince An. Seeing Prince An motioning him to sit down, he sat down in the seat opposite, looking back every few steps.
"Master Lan, Madam Lan passed away a few days ago."
Zhao Yunzhu thought about it and decided to speak directly.
If Young Master Lan can't even face this little courage, then his future life is destined to be completely decadent. No one can help him, and he can only rely on himself.
"Concubine Yun, what did you say?"
Young Master Lan sat up suddenly, clenched his fists, and frowned.
"Master Lan, Madam Lan has something to tell you. She hopes you will become a talented person in the future, so that she can rest assured."
Young Master Lan's vision suddenly became blurred.
With a dull expression, he listened to Zhao Yunzhu telling him about his mother's experience word by word.
Young Master Lan's legs went limp and he collapsed to the ground.
He hung his head, smiled weakly, and seemed to be possessed by a demon.
Zhao Yunzhu sighed softly and looked at Prince An. Prince An nodded, and then she stood up and went out of the tent.
Inside the tent.
Prince An walked over to Young Master Lan, squatted down, and patted him on the shoulder twice. "Lan Changlin, you must not give up now, not only for yourself but also for your mother!"
"You know the Lan family's situation best. If you take a wrong step, no one will be able to protect you now."
"You should understand the hopes your mother has placed on you."
Prince An advised one word at a time, and Young Master Lan seemed to listen.
He covered his face with his hands and cried silently.
Upon hearing the bad news about his mother, he was shocked and angry, and wanted to rush back to ask for an explanation for his mother.
But he also understood that his father had disliked him and his mother since childhood.
Even if he went back, what would it matter? Even if he died, his father wouldn't ask a single question.
The only thing he can do now is to make himself strong enough to avenge his mother.
He was absolutely convinced that his mother was forced to death by his father.
Outside the tent, Zhao Yunzhu did not walk far. She looked into the distance. The cold wind blew against her body, and she shrank her neck.
Nanny Hua turned around and walked to the carriage, taking out a silver-gray fox fur cloak.
"Don't get cold, miss."
Zhao Yunzhu let Nanny Hua tie the fox fur cloak around her.
Linglong handed her the hand warmer filled with charcoal.
The coldness in my body finally subsided a little.
"I wonder how Young Master Lan is doing." Zhao Yunzhu muttered to herself, and couldn't help but look towards the tent behind her.
Just then I saw the curtain of the tent being opened from the inside.
"Concubine Yun, thank you very much."
Young Master Lan bowed to her, his eyes full of gratitude.
"Master Lan, I accept your condolences."
As she watched Young Master Lan walk away, a sense of melancholy inexplicably grew in her heart.
Just as she was about to enter the tent, she saw Qin Zongzhi coming out to look for her.
The two smiled at each other.
After entering the tent, she had not yet figured out how to start talking to him about the Tian family.
After much thought, she decided not to speak out about the matter and asked, "Your Majesty, when will the matter of the patrol camp be concluded?"
Qin Zongzhi held her in his arms, thinking that Zhao Yunzhu was worried about her.
"It's almost done now. I think after a while, I'll be able to go back and be with you every day."
…
Prince An escorted her out of the patrol camp and personally helped her onto the carriage. "Rest well and take care of yourself."
Zhao Yunzhu agreed with a smile.
Prince An gave Nanny Hua a few more instructions before watching the carriage slowly leave.
Aunt Hua brought her some hot tea and asked, "Miss, would you like to eat something to fill your stomach?"
As Aunt Hua spoke, she took out food from the food box behind her.
Zhao Yunzhu shook her head and declined.
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