He Jiuniang nodded: "Indeed, it seems that Beiyan's defense system is really too poor."
If any of the people who came had good medical skills, the Third Prince would have been rescued long ago. There would have been no need to wait for the envoys from Beiyan to come and negotiate.
To be honest, if it weren't for the Crown Prince holding things up, the Northern Yan Kingdom would have perished long ago, given the old emperor's and other princes' attitudes.
He Jiuniang sighed. She had come to this world in Beiyan and had lived there for so many years that she had developed feelings for it. Even if the war really reached the capital and the country was about to be destroyed, she would not be able to move to another place to live, even without the Lu family.
She was Chinese in her previous life, and the Chinese people's patriotism is ingrained in their bones. Even if only one Chinese person remains in the final battle, they will fight to the death with the enemy.
Therefore, she now has only one thought: to help Bei Yan stand up again.
"Let's go pick up our son first. While you're at it, tell the Crown Prince about what's going on here and make sure to arrest the people who should be arrested, so we don't become a laughing stock."
He Jiuniang was not in a good mood. The Heavenly Prison was under the direct jurisdiction of the Crown Prince, yet such a big mistake had occurred. Although the Third Prince of the Eastern Court did not escape, the slap in the face to the people of Northern Yan was by no means light. It was quite ironic that someone in the Heavenly Prison could know so much about what was happening outside.
Lu Baichuan responded, his mood equally heavy; this matter must be taken seriously.
The Crown Prince was left behind by the old emperor to take care of the child and had not yet been able to return to the Eastern Palace. Lu Baichuan and his wife went directly to the old emperor's place, and Lu Baichuan took the opportunity to tell him about what had happened in the imperial prison.
The crown prince hadn't expected things to have gotten this serious. Ironically, he had been sending people to keep an eye on the newcomers to the city, feeling that his authority had been under attack once again.
"I didn't realize things had gotten this serious. From now on, don't go to the military camp. Take care of this matter first. Whoever it is, you must find out!"
The mole among the prison guards must have been sent in by someone from his superiors, otherwise it wouldn't have been done so secretly. Also, how many of the people he sent out before actually betrayed him?
There's also the delegation of envoys who set off long ago. They should have arrived long ago, but they've been on the road for so long. Is it intentional delay, or is something wrong in the group?
These things send chills down my spine just thinking about them.
"yes."
Lu Baichuan had the same idea. He was the one who first got involved in the Dongting case, and he wouldn't feel at ease until he saw it all settled.
After thinking for a moment, he said, "Your Highness, I have discovered that there are a few promising talents in the military camp. We can transfer them out for use first."
"Well done, this matter is now in your hands. However, since you are currently leading that army, you must send someone to guard the camp while you are away. Do not let the soldiers become complacent, and do not allow anyone to take advantage of the situation."
Lu Baichuan surpassed Lu Baichuan later, which aroused jealousy among many people. Therefore, the Crown Prince did not give him a good army from the beginning, but instead gave him a less capable one.
Lu Baichuan lived up to expectations, and in less than a month, he had roused the lazy soldiers and even discovered a few promising talents, which truly pleased the Crown Prince.
The two didn't avoid each other while they were talking, and He Jiuniang overheard them. She said to Lu Baichuan, "It's alright, you go and do your thing. I'll keep an eye on the military camp for you."
She wanted to stay at home, looking beautiful, and run a few shops to make money, but now Dongting was coming on strong and completely crushing Beiyan. If war really broke out, it would be like throwing an egg against a rock. No matter how capable she was, she couldn't completely expose herself. If she did, she would definitely be arrested as a monster, which would be a loss.
Moreover, it's better to teach someone how to fish than to give them a fish. When it matters most, we should teach them skills instead of relying on them for everything.
Seeing her take the initiative to stand up, Lu Baichuan subconsciously wanted to object. His wife was so capable; if she were exposed in the military camp, he wouldn't be able to hide her abilities anymore.
But when he saw the reassuring look He Jiuniang gave him, he held back.
The Crown Prince knew of He Jiuniang's abilities. He still vividly remembered the time when she rushed from Jingzhou to the capital overnight to save Lu Baichuan. He originally thought that He Jiuniang was a rare talent and had previously considered recruiting her, but He Jiuniang did not seem to have that intention, so he did not force her.
But now that He Jiuniang is taking on responsibilities for him, he can't be happy.
This is because it meant he didn't have many capable people around him, and He Jiuniang only offered to help because she couldn't bear to see him like this.
This also illustrates how difficult the current situation is.
The old emperor listened the whole time. Ever since the incident with the fifth prince, he had regretted his previous actions. Now that the situation was critical, he, as the emperor, seemed unable to help at all. He could only say, "Then I will appoint you as a female general so that you can speak and get things done in the military camp. Also, since you are all busy, Gou'er can come to the palace to live with Rui'er. I will send people to protect them."
The old emperor's attitude was very sincere; it seems that all he can do now is help take care of the children.
He Jiuniang looked at him and said, "There's no need for an official title. In the military, strength is what matters. I have no problem with that, but Your Majesty does need to keep an eye on Gou'er. We're worried about him since there are no other elders at home."
The old emperor nodded repeatedly: "Good, good, good."
After the Crown Prince and Lu Baichuan discussed it for a while, the couple took the dog home.
Tonight, the three of us will get together for a while, and then we'll all go back to our own lives.
"Father, Mother..."
In the carriage, Gou'er sat between the two of them, looking somewhat gloomy.
Although he was young, he could understand the adults' serious and tense expressions. Also, he knew that starting tomorrow, he would be separated from his parents and would be living in the palace.
"Good boy, your mother will come to the palace to see you in two or three days."
He Jiuniang held her son and comforted him, feeling reluctant to part with him, but faced with such a crucial matter, she still had to make a choice.
Lu Baichuan also said, "Father can come to see you, but you'll have to stay in the palace for a while. Things are a bit tricky right now, and both your father and mother are quite busy."
"Yes, Mom and Dad, don't worry, I'll take good care of myself!"
Although he really wanted to be with his parents, he felt he was still too weak and needed to work harder to catch up with them as soon as possible.
The next morning, Lu Baichuan and his wife personally took Gou'er to the Imperial Academy. They had prepared everything they needed in advance. He Jiuniang had also prepared a small book box for Gou'er. It looked small, but it had many compartments and could hold a lot of things. It even contained a weapon for self-defense, so that she could feel more at ease.
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