Anping nodded thoughtfully: "No one mentions this matter anymore, so don't ask about it again."
"You should have a certain understanding of the emperor's temperament. If you continue to dwell on this matter, it will not be good for your Zhao family."
Jiang Bai knew An Ping was worried about him, so he nodded and said, "Thank you."
"What are you thanking me for?" Anping stood up and patted her skirt. "Actually, His Majesty is a good emperor, but..."
Anping sighed. He was just too tired of living, too stubborn.
Jiang Bai and she got up together and returned to the main hall. After several rounds of drinks, many ministers were also drunk.
His Majesty sat back down, and Jiang Bai exchanged a glance with the Emperor as soon as he entered.
The emperor's gaze was very cold. Jiang Bai gave a slight bow, but the emperor made no response.
As the moon rose high in the sky, perhaps the emperor was a little tired, he got up and left, and the empress and empress dowager also left the hall.
The remaining ministers gradually dispersed.
Zhao Yi and Zhao Ping'an came from the male relatives' side to find Jiang Bai.
Zhao Nan and An Ping were quite surprised to see Zhao Yi: "We didn't expect Minister Zhao to be such a good drinker."
Zhao Yi smiled. Actually, it was all thanks to Jiang Bai. If it weren't for Jiang Bai's spiritual spring, he probably would have been completely overwhelmed by these people.
"It's late, let's go back."
"good."
Zhao Yi held Jiang Bai's hand, while An Ping carried Zhao Xile. "Why don't you come and rest with me today, Xile?"
Jiang Bai looked at Zhao Xile, who did not refuse and hugged Anping's neck, calling him "Master" affectionately.
"Then I'll trouble you, Your Highness."
"polite."
Anping held Zhao Xile in his arms and bounced her around: "Little Lele, go back to the palace with the princess."
As for Zhao Nan and Jiang Bai, who were following at the palace gate, just as they were about to get into their carriage, they saw a carriage blocking the way in front of the Zhao family's carriage.
The driver looked around and saw Ling Zhishan lift the curtain from the opposite car window.
Upon seeing this, Zhao Yi and Jiang Bai exchanged pleasantries with the group.
Ling Zhishan's gaze remained fixed on Zhao Ping'an. He nodded slightly and left.
After the road was cleared, Jiang Bai and Zhao Yi got into the carriage and continued towards the Zhao residence.
Inside the carriage, Jiang Bai noticed that Zhao Ping'an's hands were clenched into fists, as if he was trying his best to suppress something.
Jiang Bai covered his hand from behind and patted it gently: "Bear with it."
Zhao Ping'an nodded. Now was not the time. When the time came, he would definitely avenge the Sheng family!
The Mid-Autumn Festival banquet had only ended a few days ago when the Yellow River suddenly flooded, dams collapsed, and people downstream were displaced. Moreover, the Yuezhi Kingdom in the west was stirring up trouble again and took advantage of the situation to break through the western border of the Great Chu.
In the present day, since Zhao Ping'an recovered the northern border, the Great Chu has been the most respected state in the Nine Provinces. Unexpectedly, the Yuezhi have always been ambitious and treacherous, taking advantage of the fact that the Great Chu is still in the recovery phase to harass it everywhere.
Now, the Yellow River floods have brought great calamity to the Great Chu, and the Yuezhi took advantage of this to invade.
Zhao Ping'an was summoned to the palace by the emperor early in the morning.
Jiang Bai had a bad feeling that, given the current situation, Zhao Ping'an would probably have to leave the capital again to go to the battlefield.
It had only been three months since the war in the North ended.
Moreover, Lei Yun was framed by the enemy in the last war and was seriously injured, so he is not suitable to lead troops now.
This time, it seems that only Zhao Ping'an will go.
Jiang Bai's worries were not unfounded; the emperor indeed ordered Zhao Ping'an to lead the army to quell the Yuezhi rebellion.
This battle was extremely dangerous.
If Zhao Ping'an wins, he will surely enjoy boundless glory in the future; if he loses, the entire Great Chu will be in danger.
The entire burden of the Great Chu fell on Zhao Ping'an's shoulders.
Zhao Ping'an rushed back to his residence from the palace with the imperial edict, where Jiang Bai personally greeted him at the gate.
While Zhao Yi was still in the palace, Zhao Ping'an was about to begin preparations.
As soon as Jiang Bai saw him, he guessed what Zhao Ping'an was thinking.
"Mommy will cook lunch for you today. I've prepared everything for you."
Zhao Ping'an didn't say anything, just nodded and went back inside to prepare his things.
Zhao Yi returned around lunchtime.
He walked very fast, as if in a great hurry.
Although he remained calm upon seeing Zhao Ping'an, his eyes betrayed deep concern.
Zhao Ping'an stood up and bowed to the two of them: "Mother and Father, don't worry, this time, Ping'an will come back safely."
Jiang Bai's eyes were slightly red. Zhao Yi patted his shoulder and said, "Good boy, you must take good care of yourself."
"This is a test for you, and also a test for the Great Chu. Have you thought it through?"
Zhao Ping'an smiled and raised his hand: "I will wipe out all these people in one battle, and then I will live in the Yuezhi."
The boy's eyes were very arrogant, but Jiang Bai didn't think he was bragging.
"Okay, Mother and Father are waiting for you to come back."
Zhao Ping'an stepped forward: "After Ping'an returns this time, it will be the time of the Ling family's destruction."
Jiang Bai suddenly understood why Zhao Ping'an had accepted this heavy responsibility without hesitation.
He wanted to earn military merit so that he could overturn the case against the Sheng family.
Jiang Bai patted his head: "Good boy, go ahead without worry, but you must take good care of yourself."
That night, Jiang Bai prepared some spiritual spring water for Zhao Ping'an: "This is a miraculous medicine that can cure all diseases. Drinking it when you have it will have miraculous effects."
Zhao Ping'an accepted Jiang Bai's spiritual spring: "Thank you, Mother."
"You're still talking about these things with your mother?" Jiang Bai said, somewhat reluctantly.
Because the swords on the battlefield are silent, and this is not something she can control.
Zhao Ping'an stepped forward and hugged Jiang Bai.
He is already taller than Jiang Bai and is a very reassuring young man.
Jiang Bai was slightly taken aback, and two tears rolled down her cheeks.
“Mother, you’ve had it tough these past years. You said you’d work hard to earn money and give me and Le’er a good life.” Zhao Ping’an’s voice trembled slightly. “When Ping’an comes back, I’ll let you and Father live the life you want.”
Jiang Bai patted Zhao Ping'an on the shoulder and said, "Okay."
Zhao Ping'an released Jiang Bai and then said seriously, "This time, Master can't go with me, but Master asked me to tell Mother and Father that we will go to Lei Mansion tomorrow."
"Why?" Jiang Bai frowned slightly, feeling that it was probably not a trivial matter.
Zhao Ping'an shook his head: "I don't know the specifics either. You can go tomorrow."
"good."
The next morning, Jiang Bai and Zhao Yi escorted Zhao Ping'an to the gates of the capital.
The two stood on the city wall, gazing at the long, armored dragon below, their expressions heavy.
Not far away, another person was watching this scene. This person was Ling Zhishan, and sitting next to him was a man in black.
The man's face was extremely sinister, yet it also possessed a certain feminine gentleness.
"Eunuch Wang, I didn't expect you to come too."
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