In the new year, Yan Qinghuai planned to go to Xili in person. During the time he was away, he couldn't worry about the people living there.
After the war, he basically took care of rebuilding everything there. He wanted to see if the people's lives were protected while he was away, and if the officials there had no more treason and collaboration with the enemy.
Yan Fuguang supported him: "It's okay to go and have a look. On the way back to Beijing from Northern Xinjiang, we can go around and explore the situation."
Yan Qinghuai said seriously: "General Longhu returns to Beijing, and people outside the border will definitely be watching with eager eyes. I will take people to inspect it, just to scare them."
Emperor Xihe was immersed in the short-term stability brought by Princess Xiangyun's marriage. He believed that as long as the marriage was made, the border could be stabilized. In addition, Northern Xinjiang has always been under the command of General Dragon and Tiger Jiang Zhen, who is very intimidating, so he felt at ease after sending Princess Xiangyun away and no longer took the provocations of those small tribes seriously.
"It has only been a year since the last time I proposed to marry the princess, and they dare to speak again. It shows how little they take our Dayan seriously." Yan Qinghuai gritted his teeth.
Yan Fuguang stared at the terrain map for a while, and then said: "General Longhu returned to Beijing with injuries. They must have known about it, so he was so unscrupulous."
The most famous military general of Dayan was Jiang Zhen in the past, and now he is joined by Yan Fuguang.
Now that Jiang Zhen is old and Yan Fuguang rarely leaves the capital after becoming the crown prince, the ambitious tribes around Dayan have secretly colluded together in an attempt to grow their power and devour this land they have coveted for a long time.
Yan Qinghuai was shocked: "Is Jiang Zhen injured?"
This didn't spread at all, he didn't know it was normal.
Yan Fuguang exhaled and put down the terrain map: "The injury is serious, but I don't dare to spread the news, so you should keep your mouth shut."
Otherwise, Jiang Zhen would not have left the capital after the New Year, just because he was still recuperating at the General's Mansion.
Yan Qinghuai's heart became heavier and heavier: "... Third brother, when will we be able to settle down?"
In his memory, Dayan had been frequently invaded by foreigners since he was a child. Sometimes they use marriage to solve problems, and sometimes they use ceding territory to make concessions. Today, Dayan's territory is getting smaller and smaller, surrounded by wolves, and they have not stopped plundering because of Dayan's retreat.
Yan Qinghuai was very worried. If Dayan really came to an end one day, would the people living on this land be treated well?
"You can't find stability because you fight for it." Yan Fuguang rarely thinks about these issues anymore. He has been on the battlefield and understands that it is useless to show weakness and please. On the battlefield, either you die or I die. Only the winners can protect their people and their territory.
"You should go to Xili as soon as possible, just to cover up your whereabouts to Northern Xinjiang."
Yan Qinghuai said solemnly: "Yes, I will set off tomorrow!"
Before setting off, he went to Zhu Qingjia's house with an uneasy mood. He originally said he would take her to Xili for a visit, but now that he has a mission, it is inconvenient to take her with him.
Yan Qinghuai apologized: "I'm leaving tomorrow and it's not convenient for me to take you with me. Next time..."
Before he could finish speaking, Zhu Qingjia interrupted: "I understand, you can go ahead."
She had no expression, neither disappointed nor angry, which made Yan Qinghuai even more uneasy.
He explained again: "Suddenly it's a little inconvenient to take you. I will take you there when I have the opportunity."
Zhu Qingjia said again: "Well, you can go."
She had already guessed that any show of kindness was fake. Fortunately, she didn't have too much hope in the beginning, so she wouldn't be disappointed now.
Before closing the door, she gently said to Yan Qinghuai: "I wish you a smooth journey."
**
Lu Qing hasn't seen Yan Fuguang for several days.
"His Highness is too busy. I went to inquire. His Highness didn't even come back from Hemingyuan."
Mandong placed the snacks she took from the dining room in front of Lu Qing: "These are specially made for you in the dining room. If you don't want to take them, they have to force them over."
There were so many people in the house who wanted to curry favor with Lu Qing. When Man Dong went out for a walk, there were many little maids begging her to say good things to him in front of Lu Qing, and to find a chance to recruit Jin. Kuiyuan is on duty.
"I thought I could take the things from the kitchen, so I didn't refuse."
The dining room is no different from other places. The small kitchen in Jinjiyuan and the dining room in the mansion are all used to prepare food for the three brothers Lu Qing and Lan Geer. Knowing Lu Qing's preferences, it is not too much to make some snacks for her.
"Just take it and thank them for their kindness."
"Thank you, slave!"
Ning Huayue lost her power, and Yihongyuan lost Grandma Wang. She was also suffering from illness. Even if she didn't want to delegate power, there was no valid reason.
When Chen Qingzi came over, she saw the snacks on Lu Qing's table and smiled: "The people in the dining room are quite discerning. I thought I was the only one who had snacks there, but I didn't expect you to have them too."
The dining room is not under Lu Qing's control, but they don't dare to ignore Lu Qing.
Lu Qing smiled and asked Chen Qingzi to sit down: "Sister, what are you doing here?"
"It's nothing. I'm just bored sitting alone. I came to talk to you and see if those two little guys have gained weight."
After hearing her talk about Brother Yu and Brother Jiu, Lu Qing asked Ji Qin and Man Dong to bring them.
Not long after she woke up, Lu Qing only dared to let her hug Brother Yu, while she held Brother Jiu in her arms.
Brother Yu has a good temper and smiles in Chen Qingzi's arms. He doesn't make any noise when he is sitting. He is as fair and well-behaved as a cute little glutinous rice ball.
Chen Qingzi liked him, touched Brother Yu's smiling face gently, and praised: "He looks so good!"
Brother Yu shouted in a sweet voice: "Auntie~"
She was originally supposed to be called aunt, but Chen Qingzi didn't like this title, so she asked her three children to call her aunt.
"So good!" Chen Qingzi understands why every mother would think that her children are the cutest children in the world. She did not give birth to these two little guys. She looks like she has grown up so much, and she is a little bit like this. Not as good as their feelings.
Whenever she encounters something delicious and fun, she thinks of sending it to Jinjiyuan for the children.
Brother Yu is very familiar with her and very close to her.
As if one hug was not enough, Chen Qingzi stretched out her other hand and discussed: "Where is Brother Ninth? Can you give me a hug?"
Brother Jiu never gave anyone face, so he turned away and pretended not to hear what Chen Qingzi said.
Lu Qing pushed him and said in a nice voice: "Go and talk to aunt?"
Brother Jiu pouted and crawled over, but did not let Chen Qingzi hug him. He sat next to Brother Yu and poked his brother's legs for fun.
Chen Qingzi enjoyed the happiness of being surrounded by two cute children for a while. She said with envy: "Children are so fun, how about you have a few more? It will be more lively this way."
Lu Qing touched her belly and said to Chen Qingzi: "Doctor Jiang said she still has to keep it up. The last time she fell into the water, it hurt me during menstruation."
Speaking of this, naturally I think of Grandma Wang again.
Chen Qingzi took care of her two children and whispered: "Death is not a pity."
