Wanyan Da looked at Zekun, "What's your idea?"
“Your Majesty, you must not make any mistakes. Perhaps I should go to war in your place.”
"Your Majesty knows that I once served alongside the King in battle, and the King taught me many military strategies and tactics. I am willing to go to the Mohan in Your Majesty's stead," Ze Kun said.
Wanyan Da remained silent for a moment before asking, "How confident are you?"
Zekun shook his head, "This humble servant does not know, but this humble servant will do his best, even if it means dying on the battlefield, to reclaim Mohan for His Majesty."
Wanyan Da struggled to sit up, reached out and patted Ze Kun on the shoulder, "Well done, worthy of being a man of Bei Li. I hereby proclaim my decree, appointing Ze Kun as the King of Yi Xiang, commanding 30,000 soldiers. Once sufficient provisions are prepared, we will set off immediately to reclaim Mo Han and rescue the Goddess!"
Ze Kun immediately knelt down, "Thank you, Your Majesty! I swear to reclaim Mo Han and rescue the Goddess!"
It is winter now, the most difficult time for Bei Li. Ze Kun knows that this is his opportunity, but also his test.
Fortunately, it takes time to prepare enough provisions for 30,000 soldiers.
*
The 22nd day of the twelfth lunar month.
In the capital of the Great Chu, the sky was overcast and light snow was falling. Even thin cotton-padded clothes could not keep out the cold wind.
A convoy quietly entered the capital without attracting attention or alerting anyone.
The Regent's Palace.
An Yi arrived at Su Ruojin's room and said, "Your Highness, the Prince has returned. He has some matters to attend to and will be returning to the manor shortly."
Su Ruojin, who was sitting on the tatami reading a book, put down her book and her eyes sparkled. "Okay."
After An Yi left, Su Ruojin touched her belly and said, "Baby, your dad is back."
As if understanding Su Ruojin's words, the baby in her womb suddenly moved, and Su Ruojin smiled.
The carriage stopped at the entrance of the Prince's Mansion.
Xiao Yanchu got off the carriage and immediately saw Su Ruojin, Consort Jiang, and Old Madam Zhao standing at the gate of the mansion waiting for him.
After not seeing her for a long time, Ah Jin's belly seemed to have grown bigger, and she looked quite well, which put Xiao Yanchu at ease.
Their eyes met at that moment, and they both understood the deep affection in each other's eyes—the longing after a long separation, and even more so, a profound love.
Xiao Yanchu walked over quickly and first bowed to Consort Jiang and Old Madam Zhao.
When Consort Jiang saw her son return safely, she finally felt relieved.
"It's good that you're back. Come quickly, come inside. It's cold outside."
"Okay." Xiao Yanchu stepped forward to support Su Ruojin and whispered in her ear, "Is everything alright? Is the baby fussy?"
When he left last time, he knew that Ah Jin's baby was very naughty and often kicked people.
Su Ruojin smiled and said, "It's fine."
Then Su Ruojin looked at Yanluo, who had returned with Xiao Yanchu, and said softly, "Yanluo, you did a great job. Thank you for your hard work."
Yanluo was thrilled to finally see her young mistress. She wanted to talk to her, but she couldn't possibly speak to the prince first, so she quietly followed behind.
Seeing her mistress speaking to her, Yanluo's eyes reddened slightly. "Your Highness, I'm not tired."
Madam Zhao hurriedly urged, "It's cold outside, let's go inside and talk, let's go inside and talk."
“Okay.” Yanluo took the initiative to help Old Madam Zhao up, and they walked into the mansion together.
After the meal, everyone sat inside, where silver charcoal burned in a brazier, completely insulating them from the cold outside, making it very warm.
Consort Jiang took a sip of hot tea, put down the teacup, sighed deeply, and smiled, "Chu'er's return is just in time. The New Year is almost here, and we can celebrate a reunion together."
Madam Zhao also laughed and said, "Who says otherwise? After the New Year, if you count the time, Xiao Jin should give birth soon. The mansion will be even more lively then."
"Yes, yes, our household is finally going to have a new addition." Consort Jiang had been looking forward to this grandson for a long time.
Consort Jiang looked at Yanluo standing next to Su Ruojin and said, "Yanluo, you've really had a hard time this time."
Yan Luo was suddenly called out by Consort Jiang and felt a little embarrassed. She quickly said, "Consort Jiang, it's not hard work for me. This is what I should do."
"Yes, she's a good child." Consort Jiang nodded with a smile, then nodded to Aunt Sulan.
Aunt Sulan stepped forward and presented a box. Consort Jiang took the box, opened it, and inside was a white jade bracelet.
"Yanluo, I heard from Xiaojin that you are getting married soon. Consider this bracelet my early wedding gift to you."
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