Instead of returning to the Eastern Palace, Jiang Meiyu went directly to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to await the Crown Prince. At that moment, the Emperor and the Crown Prince were discussing the conspiracy between Xiliang and Dongque, which shocked Jiang Meiyu. She knew that Dongque, located on the border of Shicheng, was renowned for its beautiful women. The eldest prince's biological mother was none other than Princess Dongque, but she died shortly after giving birth. The cause of her death was widely debated. Some said the Emperor had secretly plotted, fearing that she, as a spy for Dongque, would pass on information. Others believed the concubines, jealous of her beauty and the fact she bore the eldest prince, conspired to murder her. These rumors puzzled Jiang Meiyu, who was unsure of the truth. After all, in her previous life, she had never entered the palace and knew little about its affairs. Therefore, she decided to inquire with the Crown Prince during her free time, hoping to unravel the mystery.
"Father, why don't I send troops to break up the alliance between Xiliang and Dongque first, and then deal with them separately," the prince's eyes were firm, as if he was about to enter the battlefield.
"Don't worry, my son. You have just gotten married and are not suitable to go to the battlefield. Now you should do your best to take care of your offspring," the emperor said gently.
"But, father, the country is facing a crisis now. If we cannot take action as soon as possible, the consequences will be disastrous. As the crown prince of North Vietnam, I have the responsibility to protect the country and its people. Please let me go to the battlefield!" the prince said excitedly.
The emperor pondered for a moment, then said, "My son, you are right, but I am also worried about your safety. On the battlefield, swords are merciless. If something unexpected happens..."
At this time, Jiang Meiyu walked in and knelt on the ground: "Father, please allow the prince to go to the battlefield! My husband was born for the battlefield and lives for the people. I am willing to follow him to the battlefield and do my part for North Vietnam." Her voice was firm and powerful, moving.
The emperor looked at Jiang Meiyu in surprise, a touch of emotion flashing in his eyes: "Yu'er, do you know that the battlefield is full of dangers?"
"I know, but I am willing to face it together with my husband." Jiang Meiyu answered without hesitation.
The prince looked at his wife affectionately, his heart filled with gratitude and love. He held Jiang Meiyu's hand and said firmly: "Father, I will definitely protect myself and Yu'er."
The emperor sighed deeply and finally nodded in agreement. "Very well, since you are so determined, I will allow you to go. But you must proceed with caution and return safely."
The Crown Prince and Jiang Meiyu smiled at each other and replied in unison, "Thank you, Father!"
The prince and Jiang Meiyu returned to the East Palace together. They walked very slowly, as if they wanted to prolong the time along the way.
The prince looked at Jiang Meiyu, his eyes full of guilt, and said softly: "Yu'er, I'm sorry, you just married into the royal family, but you have to accompany me to the battlefield. It's a place full of swords and guns, and life and death are uncertain..." The prince's face was very ugly, and it was obvious that his heart was full of worries.
Jiang Meiyu gently held the prince's hand and comforted him with a smile: "My husband, although the battlefield is dangerous, God will protect us. Moreover, there are so many loyal and brave soldiers around you! I believe we will be able to return safely." Her eyes were firm and gentle, as if she had already seen the beauty of the future.
The prince was silent for a moment, gazing deeply at Jiang Meiyu, before finally nodding. He vowed to himself that no matter what happened, he would do his utmost to protect Yu'er and keep her out of any danger. He had never felt such anxiety before, having gone to the battlefield alone. Now, he felt a sense of worry.
The two walked into the East Palace side by side. The sunlight shone on them, stretching their shadows very long.
Over the past few days, the Crown Prince continued to attend government affairs in the Hall of Mental Cultivation and discuss state affairs with his ministers. The Emperor prepared a hundred thousand elite soldiers, who would accompany the Crown Prince on his expedition in three days. Accompanying the Crown Prince on this expedition was his close friend, Cheng Ji, son of Duke Chengguo. He was known as a victorious general, and his cooperation with the Crown Prince on the battlefield was impeccable.
For the past three days, the Crown Prince stayed in the Eastern Palace to accompany Jiang Meiyu for a good rest. But the two of them had been fighting in the room for a whole day and night. Jiang Meiyu was now sweating profusely, her hair soaked, and her body ached. She couldn't help but internally grumble, "He's worthy of being called the God of War. Who dares to compete with his strength?"
The prince looked at the exhausted Jiang Meiyu in his arms, his heart filled with distress. He gently stroked her hair and asked softly, "Yu'er, are you satisfied?" There was a hint of pampering and teasing in his voice.
Jiang Meiyu blushed upon hearing this. She looked up at the prince, her eyes filled with shyness and anger. But she said nothing, only gently shaking her head to indicate that she was exhausted.
The prince saw Jiang Meiyu's swollen red lips and wanted to kiss her again. Jiang Meiyu quickly covered his mouth with her hand and begged for mercy in a delicate voice: "Your Highness, I am hungry. I really can't stand it anymore. Please spare me!" After saying that, she did not forget to give the prince a flattering smile.
The prince couldn't help laughing when he saw how cute Jiang Meiyu was. He pinched Jiang Meiyu's nose gently and said with a smile, "Okay, I'll let you go for now. We'll come back when you're full." As he said that, he stood up, put on his clothes, and prepared to ask someone to bring in some food.
Jiang Meiyu felt relieved when she heard the prince's words. She knew that the prince doted on her, but sometimes he would go too far. However, she did not hate this kind of life, but felt very happy. The prince looked at her dotingly and smiled slightly: "Qi Yue, serve the meal."
"Yes, Your Highness," Qi Yue answered respectfully outside the door, and immediately ordered the meal to be served. After a while, the table was filled with food. Qi Yue led everyone to retreat respectfully and closed the door.
The prince picked up Jiang Meiyu, walked over and sat down, and put her on his lap: "Yu'er, come, eat this." The prince kept picking up the dishes, and Jiang Meiyu kept eating, saying while eating: "Oh! I'm starving, I'm starving." The prince didn't understand, so he asked: "What did Yu'er just say? I didn't understand." Jiang Meiyu reacted instantly and stuck out her tongue mischievously: "That... it's just that the concubine is very hungry."
The prince smiled slightly and touched Jiang Meiyu's head gently: "So that's the case. Then Yu'er, eat more." He continued to pick up food for Jiang Meiyu, his eyes full of love.
Jiang Meiyu ate with gusto, and from time to time she would share some interesting things with the prince. The two of them ate and chatted, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
After the meal, the prince gently patted Jiang Meiyu's back to help her calm down. Jiang Meiyu leaned in the prince's arms, feeling his warmth and care.
The prince looked down at Jiang Meiyu and said softly, "Yu'er, do you know? I feel extremely happy to have you by my side." Jiang Meiyu raised her head and looked at the prince's affectionate eyes, her heart filled with emotion.
She hugged the prince tightly and replied softly, "I am the same. Being able to spend time with Your Highness is the greatest happiness in my life."
The prince smiled and gently kissed Jiang Meiyu's forehead. They just hugged each other quietly, enjoying each other's company and love.
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