Chapter 144 The war between Jing Kingdom and Nangan Kingdom breaks out
In the end, Zhao Anping returned home alone. He felt his son was right. He and his wife were both busy with their own things and couldn't take care of him.
So he didn't even have dinner at Zhao Lingmeng's house and went back directly. He thought that if he didn't go back, his wife would have dinner alone and she would definitely not be in a good mood. At this stage, his wife's mood was more important.
Sure enough, when Zhao Anping returned, he found that Lady Jin, the wife of Marquis Wu'an, was still waiting for him in the yard for dinner.
When Jin saw Zhao Anping coming back, she went to greet him with joy. She also looked behind him and saw that Zhao Zhimo had not come back. The disappointment on Jin's face was obvious.
Seeing this, Zhao Anping supported Jin and walked inside. "That kid Mo'er didn't come back today. Don't worry! Father, mother, and sisters taught him well. Don't worry, the most important thing is to take good care of our child."
Jin was also a reasonable person. "I know my sister is very good at educating children. Look at the brothers Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming, they are so smart. I just miss my son a little bit. I hope you can send more things to my family later. Don't let my sister suffer any loss."
"I know all this. Your health is important right now, so don't worry about it. Just take good care of yourself. Mother said she'll come back to take charge when you're older, so just rest assured."
"That's great, husband. People are so strange. I used to dream of being the head of the family, but now that I'm really the head of the family, I envy the free days I had when my mother was the head of the family."
This is also because Jin has a good relationship with her husband and does not have a concubine yet, otherwise Jin would not have said these things to Zhao Anping.
"Hahaha, then you should look forward to Mo'er getting married and having children soon. Then we can live a few years of leisurely and happy life like our father and mother." Zhao Anping really envied his father's life now.
She didn't know what would happen in the future, but at this moment, Jin was very happy to hear her husband say this. She knew that he had a stake in her future. She was so excited that she ate half an extra bowl of rice that night.
And the warmer the days are, the faster time goes.
Two years passed quickly, and during these two years, Zhao Lingmeng and Princess Fushou, who had already married and established her own residence, became close friends, often making plans to visit each other. Perhaps because Princess Fushou was living a comfortable life after her marriage, her health had improved significantly.
Although she still looked frail, she wasn't as prone to illness as before. Although no one had come to Jing State to propose marriage in the past two years, the Queen and Princess Fushou still remembered Zhao Lingmeng's suggestion and took good care of her when she came to the palace for important matters.
At this time, Zhao Houjing was over five years old, and Zhao Houming was over four years old. They both understood more and more, and became more serious about studying.
The youngest, Zhao Houyang, is over two years old and can run around, but Zhao Houyang is a clingy person. Usually, when he is not following Zhao Lingmeng, he will follow his second brother Zhao Houming. He likes his second brother very much.
As for why, no one knows. He also plays with Zhao Houjing, but when it comes to choosing sides, he only chooses the second brother.
Even Zhao Lingmeng could only sigh at the indescribable beauty of human connection. But for Zhao Houyang, he clearly remembered that only his second brother would protect him, while his eldest brother always had a haughty demeanor. While that wasn't the case now, he still liked his second brother the most.
Zhao Houjing, Zhao Houming, and Zhao Zhimo all went to the clan school. They went every morning and returned in the evening. Zhao Zhimo also returned to the Wu'an Marquis's residence after school. Children still need to grow up with their biological parents. No matter how good others are, they can never replace the love and tolerance given by their parents.
The old marquis and his wife, Madam Wei, now live alternately in the Marquis of Wu'an's residence and the Princess's residence of Zhao Lingmeng. It all depends on their mood, but Zhao Houyang now spends most of his time with them.
It’s not that Zhao Lingmeng didn’t want to take him with him, but not long ago, Jing Kingdom and Nangan Kingdom had a complete fight at the border between the two countries.
(The surrounding environment of Jingguo is quite complex. Jingguo is located in the center of the continent and has a relatively large territory. One-seventh of its area is adjacent to the sea, and the rest of its area borders six countries: Nangan, Beigan, Biyun, Yi'an, Longling, and Canren.
Among them, Nangan, Beigan, and Canren all have significant territories, have been established through military force, and are quite belligerent. Therefore, a nation like Jing, with its vast territory and relatively modest national power, is a natural target for them. Wars often break out along the borders of these nations.
This time, the Jing Kingdom and the Nangan Kingdom started a full-scale war because it was winter again and supplies were relatively scarce, and the Nangan Kingdom massacred a large village on the border of the Jing Kingdom.
The emperor had been fed up with the surrounding countries for many years, and this time he didn't want to endure it anymore. Coincidentally, the weapons in the barracks had all been updated, and the emperor was even more confident.
Since the war between the two countries, with a small victory on the front, the sharpness of Jingguo's weapons has shocked both sides. Zhao Lingmeng's surroundings and the number of people protecting him, both openly and covertly, have increased significantly.
Zhao Lingmeng had been quite busy lately, constantly receiving feedback from the front lines and fixing minor issues. She also had to deal with improvements to the Zhuge Crossbow and the inner armor she'd been researching for the past two years. Once she got busy, she had no time for Zhao Houyang.
When Zhao Lingmeng first asked her youngest son to live with his father and mother, Zhao Houyang was reluctant. It was only after Zhao Lingmeng repeatedly explained a lot of reasons to him and promised him many unequal conditions that he finally agreed.
Zhao Lingmeng was also blind to the reality of the situation; she didn't see the smile Zhao Houyang gave her after his success. But once Zhao Lingmeng had arranged for her three children, she immediately began to work at home. Sometimes, the mother and children would miss each other's schedules and wouldn't be able to eat together for several days.
Zhao Houjing and Zhao Houming were already bright, and they learned even more since they began formal school. They also understood how difficult it was to be granted the title of Princess of a different surname, and that the royal family was never easy to deal with. So, they studied even harder, each hoping to study hard so they could help their mother support the family.
Of the two brothers, Zhao Houming studied harder. He was a year younger than Zhao Houjing, but his grades were better. He always remembered that he wanted his mother to live with him in the future. He had to be successful and didn't want his mother to suffer with him.
If Zhao Lingmeng knew her second son thought this way, she would probably be very touched! Who can resist such a cute child!
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