An Zhongtao had successfully arrived at the border and sent back the news. After An Qingran got the news, he notified his mother as soon as possible. Lian Jinyu was temporarily relieved.
Although An Qingran was still worried, she did not expect that something that made her even more worried would soon happen.
However, on the fifth day after the safe battle report, another battle report arrived: An Zhongtao was seriously ill and in critical condition.
The whole court was shocked by this news. After An Qingran heard it, her head was buzzing. She didn't know what she was thinking for a long time. She didn't tell her mother, but only looked at Dongfang Jin: "Will the court send someone immediately?"
Replace General An? Or the deputy general directly command the army in my father's place?"
"The general's deputy has taken over the general's position and is commanding the army. However, he has not attacked the city. He is just standing quietly, waiting for the court's reply... A deputy general is always a deputy general. Even if he has experience in war, he may still be timid.
At times, he is no more brave or wise than a general."
"Does that mean the DPRK will send someone there?" An Qingran asked anxiously.
Dongfang Jin nodded: "Although my father has not yet gone to court, there is a high probability that he will send people again on this matter. After all, Tai'an cannot be lost, and the year is approaching. If we fail to win the battle, I am afraid it will damage our morale."
"Who else can be sent to the court?" An Qingran sighed.
Dongfang Jin did not answer.
However, during the morning court meeting the next day, King Kang took the initiative to ask for help to relieve the country's worries.
Emperor Yun Qi did not comment, but only praised his courage.
A smile appeared on Dongfang Jin's lips, King Kang had finally taken action.
After An Qingran listened to Dongfang Jin's story, he also shook his head and sneered: "Kang Kang went there just because he wanted to take the military power into his own hands. If he has merit in this battle, it will all be his. If he has any fault, it is his fault."
It's my father. I'm afraid they will say that my father usually doesn't train the troops strictly and leads the troops poorly. Of course, my father is sick now. If he goes, I'm afraid my father will not be well..."
An Qingran was not sure that Dongfang Ye would add another frost to her father's snow.
Dongfang Jin hugged her gently: "Don't be afraid, Qingqing, my husband will personally lead the troops to help my father-in-law."
An Qingran was shocked when he heard this: "I didn't mean that..."
"I know you are worried about me when I go to the front, but you should know your husband's ability well. If I go, General An will take care of me." Dongfang Jinxiang thought about it for a long time and spoke with great certainty.
Determined, as if there was no need to discuss it.
An Qingran felt a pain in her heart, but she knew that Dongfang Jin's decision was correct. If he didn't go, Prince Kang would take the opportunity to cause who knows how many things would happen. She knew Dongfang Ye's methods, so she was even more afraid that he would take the opportunity.
Seize the throne.
An Qingran sat there depressed, even more speechless because she couldn't stop him.
Dongfang Jin put his arm around her slender waist and whispered in her ear: "Going to the battlefield this time is just a training exercise. I am the best candidate. I have applied to my father. Although my father was hesitant, he finally agreed.
I just don’t worry about you.”
"Am I stupid enough to make you worry?"
"While I'm away, try not to leave the palace... and you're not allowed to go to Prince Shou's Mansion." When he mentioned the three words Prince Shou's Mansion, there was already sourness in his tone.
An Qingran smiled dumbly.
How could she not hear it? This man was really narrow-minded. She couldn't laugh or cry.
Dongfang Jin also said seriously: "You especially can't see Dongfang Run."
"You don't believe me that much, or do you have no confidence?" An Qingran said sharply.
Dongfang Jin was choked by the retort and smiled sheepishly: "Anyway, you have to ensure your own safety and wait for the news of my victory..."
As he spoke, he picked up An Qingran and placed him on the bed. He gently pulled at his fingers and loosened the belt. An Qingran smiled helplessly and did not object, but allowed him to caress her with infinite pity and tenderness.
Body, the cold winter is rumbling outside, but inside, the room is like spring...
Finally Dongfang Jin left.
At this moment, the palace was already a New Year scene, with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the impact of the border war could not be seen at all.
An Qingran was taking care of everything. From time to time, people would come to report the situation and make payments. She did not dare to be careless in the slightest. When Dongfang Jin left, she also told her that she should not be arrested when he was not in the palace.
Don't let her take any chances and let her be careful.
She was very energetic, but she became more and more tired day by day. When she was looking at the account book, she suddenly fainted and almost tore the account book into pieces. Fortunately, Liandong was there to help her.
He said: "Princess, you have been watching for two hours, please take a rest. In the past few days, I feel that your face is getting worse and worse. How about you feel your pulse yourself and see what is wrong."
Take your own pulse?
An Qingran smiled. Doctors never treated themselves, so it was not impossible to take a pulse by themselves. It was just that she was a little tired, but other things were fine and nothing unusual.
She put her right hand on her left wrist, put her index finger on it, frowned slightly, and then her expression became serious. Lonicera was also frightened, and she hurriedly waved the other little palace maids to retreat. She helped An Qingran sit on the bed, and kept staring.
Holding the three delicate white fingers on her wrist, she did not miss the gentle trembling of the fingers. Finally, seeing An Qingran retract her hand, she whispered: "Princess, what is going on? But where is the situation?"
Question? Why are you so careful?"
"Lonicera..." An Qingran called Lonicera and smiled. There was a touch of joy jumping in her eyes, but there seemed to be a trace of hesitation and hesitation. Lonicera could not understand it. This young lady had been serving since she was a child, and her
She didn't think through it, she was really a slave to a fool.
"It's okay. You are not allowed to tell anyone that I am not feeling well. Not even the little palace maid in the courtyard is allowed to know. I am just tired these past few days. I just need to rest. Also, be careful with these charcoal fires at night.
", you must not extinguish the fire and create poisonous gas." An Qingran looked around again and pointed at the incense burner, "Don't burn incense anymore. I can't stand the smell of fireworks now, so just do it quietly..."
…If you don’t receive any reports today, I will report you at midnight tomorrow if you have anything to do.”
Chenshi?
Every day, the Crown Princess wakes up an hour early and starts handling official duties. It seems that the Crown Princess is really tired, but why does she feel something is wrong?
An Qingran yawned, lying on the bed, pulling the brocade quilt over her body: "Lonicera, for dinner, let's make some clear vegetable soup. I want to drink water shield soup. There are some vegetables there, just
Just mix it plainly, and there is also Japonica rice porridge..."
"Princess, the dish you thought of is really clever and delicious. It made my slave's mouth water. I will immediately tell the imperial room and let them prepare it." Liao Dong smiled and ran out.
When she left the door and closed the door, the smile on her lips became deeper and deeper. The young lady's appearance was really similar to that of the housewife when she was pregnant with An Mingchen. Could it be that the young lady was really pregnant?
Since the young lady doesn't want to make any announcement, she just pretends that she doesn't know.
She ran out happily, and happened to bump into Concubine Shu and her group. She hurriedly retreated to the roadside and waited respectfully for them to pass by. Unexpectedly, Concubine Shu stood in front of her: "But what's the happy event?
Look at your smile..."
"Back to the Imperial Concubine, the Crown Princess just praised the slave a few words, so I just remembered that the slave is very happy. Thank you for the concern, the Imperial Concubine." Lonicera was anxious and wise.
Concubine Shu asked again: "The Crown Princess is very busy recently. If anything happens, you can inform me and I will help. Just give this to the Crown Princess."
"Slave, please obey."
Concubine Shu glanced at Lonicera for a few times, then turned and left.
Lonicera felt that her behavior was really inappropriate, so she couldn't help but calm down and be cautious.
An Qingran was lying on the bed, and suddenly the corners of her mouth twitched, and a smile appeared on her face. The smile was filled with happiness, making her whole face full of agility and charm.
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Royal study room.
Emperor Yun Qi was sitting behind the dragon case with a serious look on his face. He looked less sick and showed a bit of mature charm.
Standing on the ground was a guard, lowering his head and frowning: "Your Majesty, Prince Ning has arrived at Su'an, and his subordinates have returned to the court to resume their orders."
"Well, did Prince Ning cause any trouble along the way?" Emperor Yun Qi's face showed concern, but then he calmed down and pretended not to care.
"When he was halfway back to the emperor, King Ning suddenly encountered robbers. Before his subordinates could come to rescue him, another group of people came out and rescued King Ning. King Ning was not in danger."
"Another group of people?"
"Back to the emperor, those people are sent by King Shou. The leader said that King Shou was worried about King Ning's safety and sent them all the way to Su'an."
Longevity King?
Upon hearing this, Emperor Yun Qi's eyebrows twitched a few times, and then he waved his hand: 'Okay, you can go down.'
After the secret guards exited, Emperor Yun Qi picked up the memorial, looked at it twice, and impatiently threw the memorial down, where it landed on the inkstone. The ink was splashed and fell onto Emperor Yun Qi's face.
, his face felt cold, he raised his hand and saw a black smear on his hand, which made him feel even more irritable. He couldn't help but get up and pace around on the ground...
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Phoenix Palace.
There was also a secret guard leaning over to obey orders.
The expression on the Queen Mother's face was very relaxed. She turned around and said: "Mother Rong, reward me."
Aunt Rong took out a plate of gold and handed it to the man.
"The Queen Mother, my subordinates can do everything they want to do for the Queen Mother, but it's not worth it."
"Take it." The Queen Mother said with a smile, "You have done a good job. Prince Ning is not suspicious, right?"
"Back to the Queen Mother, King Ning always thought that we were sent by King Shou and didn't have any doubts. It's just a pity that several of our brothers died. One of them was killed by King Ning, thinking he was a nearby robber... In short, King Ning
My gratitude is beyond words." The man obviously understood what the Queen Mother meant.
This made the Queen Mother's face show a trace of displeasure: "Well, the Ai family understands, please step back."
The man took the reward and left.
Aunt Rong seems to understand why the Queen Mother sent two groups of people. However, she has learned to behave now. As long as she behaves, she will do whatever is asked. She must not think about leaving the Queen Mother or thinking about standing in someone else's camp.
, the Empress Dowager is getting older, but her temper is getting worse, and she can’t get a grain of sand out of her eyes.