Chapter 488: Eight Hundred Miles of Urgent Portraits

However, thinking this way, Eunuch Huang still tried his best not to pour cold water on him, and only reminded him: "Your Majesty, I need to tell you in advance that Madam Fusheng can't come to the palace often after she becomes pregnant, because riding in a carriage is too bumpy. She needs to rest well, especially in the first few months."

Jin Cheng nodded: "I know, I will wait for mom obediently."

Eunuch Huang opened his mouth but wanted to say something but in the end he said nothing.

The Emperor has a close relationship with Madame de Saint, and when no one is around he always calls her mother. Fortunately, the Emperor can tell the difference and only calls her that in private. After all, he is just a child longing for his mother's love.

The little devil suppressed his excitement and ordered, "Eunuch Huang, ask the best doctor in the palace to check her pulse and ensure she has a safe journey and gives birth to a child."

"yes."

In the general's mansion, the happy atmosphere lasted for many days because of the happy event.

But Xu Wan had just started to experience pregnancy symptoms. She felt very dizzy, her brain wasn't as quick as before, and she felt a little weak.

Zong Zhao brought some orange peels over, but was slapped aside by Xu Wan, and she started to have pregnancy reflexes again.

After she recovered, Xu Wan said with tears in her eyes, "It's so painful. Fortunately, I had the foresight to not get pregnant before the palace examination, otherwise Cheng Cheng and the others would be worried to death."

Everything is fine now. The kids are not at home and are busy with their own things, so they don't have time to worry about her.

Zong Zhao's brows were wrinkled so tightly that they could kill a mosquito. He only knew that pregnant women would feel uncomfortable, but he didn't expect it to be so serious. Xu Wan couldn't eat much during the past few days because of her pregnancy. She lost a lot of weight and her complexion was not good.

He said distressedly, "I will never have another child. This is the only one I want."

Xu Wan was feeling dizzy and didn't bother to reply. Before she could say anything, she heard a report from outside: "General, Madam, the Emperor has sent Doctor Zhou to check Madam's pulse."

"Please come in."

Doctor Zhou came over and paid his respects. Seeing that Xu Wan looked unwell, he quickly took her pulse and asked about her condition over the past few days. He then replied, "General, Madam's pregnancy is more serious than that of an ordinary woman. She needs medication to prevent it. Otherwise, she will become exhausted and it will be bad for both mother and child."

"Thank you, Doctor Lao." Zong Zhao followed her to get the prescription and medicine.

Xu Wan heaved a long sigh of relief, picked up the orange peel on the table and smelled it, and it was indeed a little better.

With the medicine prescribed by Doctor Zhou, Xu Wan is much better than before. She no longer vomits everything she eats, and she is gradually regaining some of her energy.

Because she was not feeling well, people from other courtyards tried not to disturb her. Only Zong Zhao came to accompany her as soon as the court was over. However, Xu Wan became sleepy during this period and slept most of the day. Zong Zhao would read memorials in the bedroom and go over as soon as she woke up.

The birth of a newborn baby brought chaos to the young couple.

But the world outside goes on—

Early morning.

"Your Majesty, urgent news has come from the border that a new prince named Jin'an has taken office in You State. He is a man of both literary and military skills, and has won the hearts of the people in You State. He claims that he will take back the three cities that we have annexed when the imperial power of our dynasty changes. Now everyone in You State is cheering for him. This battle is unavoidable. I hope Your Majesty will make a decision soon, so as not to be caught off guard by You State."

An urgent memorial of eight hundred li was submitted.

Chu Jincheng took a quick look and found that the above content was all about the legend of Prince Jin'an.

It is said that when he was less than 30 years old, he had made great achievements in You State. He eliminated his brothers, including the eldest prince who was born of the legitimate wife, the third prince who was in a high position of power, and the fourth prince, and finally seized the position of crown prince. His methods are evident.

The first thing Prince An of Jin did after being canonized was to attack the Great Chu. He clearly intended to provoke a new war.

Luo Jingfeng was the first to stand up and said, "Your Majesty, our dynasty has been recuperating for more than a year. We are strong and ready to send troops. How dare the Crown Prince Jin'an start a war at this time? I will beat him to a pulp."

Chu Jincheng glared at him and said, "Don't worry, I haven't finished reading the memorial yet."

Luo Jingfeng was shocked: "..."

What kind of memorial is this? It’s so long!

The little devil continued reading. A large part of the memorial was devoted to introducing this Prince Jin'an, but at the end other people finally appeared. It was said that there was a conspirator beside Prince Jin'an who was not only extremely skilled in martial arts, but was also good at making hidden weapons and often appeared by his side.

After I sent a spy to investigate, I found that this person looked very familiar, so I drew a picture and sent it back to the capital.

Jincheng indeed found a small painting in the memorial. He looked closely and found it very familiar. It looked like his father.

The little emperor looked at Zong Zhao with confusion in his eyes.

The ministers were all stunned by this situation.

Luo Jingfeng was asking for permission to send troops, but the emperor looked at Zong Zhao. Was he planning to let General Zong lead the troops?

What about military power?

Do you want Luo Jingfeng to transfer the military power to Zong Zhao?

The relationship between the two generals is indeed good, but when it comes to the struggle for military power, it is hard to say whether the relationship can be maintained, and there is a high possibility that they will directly fall out.

The ministers held their breath, waiting to witness this historic moment.

Facing Zong Zhao's puzzled look, the little devil took out the portrait and asked Eunuch Huang to pass it to him.

Luo Jingfeng exploded immediately.

Why only show it to him and not to me?

The Duke of the Guard was so angry that he turned his eyes away and happened to see the face in the portrait...

What?

Why do people at the border paint Zong Zhao?

But the moment Zong Zhao saw the portrait, he felt as if struck by lightning. His pupils gradually dilated and the hand holding the portrait began to tremble.

The person who painted this picture is not him.

But...Zong Yan.

It was the 27-year-old Zong Yan.

The boy who was always sixteen years old in his memory appeared in front of him in this way. The two brothers were twins, they looked different but very similar.

“Zong Yan…”

Zong Zhao uttered the name with trembling lips, his voice was very small, but Luo Jingfeng who was standing next to him heard it clearly.

Zong Yan?

Isn’t that Zong Zhao’s younger brother who died eleven years ago?

The person in the portrait is Zong Yan?

Is he still alive?

When the little devil saw that his father's reaction was not right, he immediately guessed who the person above was. Judging from his appearance and age, this should be... Wen Xiu's biological father.

He said loudly: "Whether to decide to send troops, I still need to discuss with my ministers, so I will adjourn the court today."

Eunuch Huang said loudly: "Dismiss the court."

The little emperor went ahead, and the other three ministers followed quickly to discuss the matter. Zong Zhao was dazed for a rare moment and was dragged over by Luo Jingfeng.

Yu study.

The little devil handed them the memorial and said, "Take a look at it. I am not good at war, so I want to hear your opinions first."

After the three of them read it.

Luo Jingfeng replied in surprise: "I still think we should send troops to defeat Youguo and make them surrender. Only then will they dare not to attack again. Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the troops to defend our territory!"

Prime Minister Shen thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, after more than a year of recuperation, our dynasty has indeed recovered a lot. Although it is not the best time to send troops, if the You Kingdom really launches a large-scale attack on our dynasty, I am afraid that the troops on the border will not be able to hold out for long. So I think it is time to send troops."