It was the eve of the Dragon Boat Festival, and Ye Chengguan felt extremely anxious when he heard that the imperial court had ordered to kill the entire Yan Huaqing clan.
Just when he was hesitating, another imperial decree from the imperial court came one after another, ordering him to enter Beijing immediately and lead the army to go on an expedition.
Seeing that the expedition was about to begin, he had many things on his mind, and there were people he couldn't let go of.
At night, he went alone to the Yangzhou Restaurant outside the government office, ordered some food and drinks, and sipped the wine casually.
Because Wu Muning returned to Jiangxia City, Hua Rujin went to the post house to hold a reception banquet for her with Prince Ning. She learned from Wu Muning that Ye Chengguan was about to take command and went on an expedition, so she hurried back to the Inspectorate Department early.
But when he arrived at the government office, he didn't see him. Instead, he met Ting An at the door of the restaurant.
The little book boy stood gloomily outside the restaurant, and when he saw the flowers blooming, he smiled.
"Is your lord inside?"
Hua Rujin asked anxiously.
Ting'an nodded: "Because of Mr. Yan's collusion with the enemy, the whole Yan family was imprisoned. I'm afraid that he will be executed in the autumn. Mr. Yan was upset and went to the restaurant alone. I didn't dare to go in and disturb him."
"You go back and take care of the old lady. I am here, so there is no need to worry."
Hua Rujin gave a deep warning and went straight into the restaurant.
When she arrived in Deya's room, she saw Ye Chengguan shaking the empty wine bottle in his hand with a gloomy look on his face. She cautiously approached him and sat down next to him.
"Going to see Prince Ning again?"
Ye Chengguan turned his head and glanced at her, and asked casually.
"I just went over to help Miss Wu."
Hua Rujin had no intention of chatting with him about these trivial matters and said directly: "I have also heard about the affairs of Mr. Yan's family. Anyway, you are going to Beijing to express your gratitude. Since you also believe that he was wronged, why not take this opportunity?
Boldly ask for a favor from His Majesty and save his family first. When you get to the border, you will be able to clear his name."
"Are you so sure that I can clear that guy's name?"
Ye Chengguan smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"I was still skeptical before, but now that His Majesty has ordered you to lead the expedition, I believe Mr. Wei's speculation even more."
Hua Rujin almost spoke every word and replied firmly: "Prince Fu must be afraid that you will find out something, so he deliberately used a delaying tactic to transfer you away from Jiangxia."
"You don't have to worry about this."
Ye Chengguan slowly put down the wine bottle: "You clean up in these two days, and I will send someone to take you back to Jiangling City."
After saying that, he took out a stack of silver notes from his arms and put it on the table: "These five thousand taels of silver notes are this year's salary. Take this money and go back to Jiangling City to live a peaceful life. You don't have to think about other people in the future."
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"Your Excellency takes command and goes on an expedition. As a member of your staff, I naturally have to go with you."
Hua Rujin looked at him in surprise.
His tone sounded like he was arranging funeral arrangements.
"Nonsense."
Ye Chengguan scolded angrily: "When you get to the border, it's a battlefield. Everywhere is full of dangers. Isn't it true?"
Thinking of Shu Jinxuan's death, he did not dare to continue talking.
"I'm not afraid."
Hua Rujin looked at him with a smile: "As long as adults are here, I'm not afraid of anything."
Ye Chengguan's eyes froze slightly, and his mind couldn't help but recall the scene where she kissed him softly when she was drunk last year.
Now that he was about to go on an expedition, what he was most worried about was this girl.
She was afraid that if she continued to investigate Prince Yun thoroughly, Prince Fu's affairs would lead to death.
"Hua Rujin, I know you are quite capable, but there are some things you shouldn't get involved in."
Ye Chengguan advised earnestly: "If you believe me, listen to me. I will definitely return in triumph. I promised you before that I will give you an explanation for what you are worried about. I will never break my promise. You will return to Jiangling obediently."
The city has taken good care of the whole family, and if you care about our comradeship, you can go visit my mother at home more often for me, and I will be satisfied."
Hua Rujin knew that he was worried about her safety, so she wanted her to return to Jiangling City.
This guy likes to keep everything in his heart, but since I have chosen to fight alongside him, how can I let him face all dangers alone?
Recalling what she heard from the yamen a few days ago, she suddenly approached Ye Chengguan and asked with a smile: "Sir, I heard that on the Lantern Festival, the old lady was preparing to propose marriage for you. Lian Nacai
The betrothal gifts are all prepared, why has it been so long but there has been no movement?"
When mentioning this matter, Ye Chengguan still felt a little unhappy.
Hua Rujin also learned in the past few days that he went to the He family alone that day because he wanted to propose marriage, but he went to watch the lantern show with Prince Ning instead. He was angry.
"I have always been in awe of Prince Ning and have no other thoughts."
Hua Rujin probed with a coquettish tone: "Sir, you won't still be worried about what happened that day, right? If I knew that something happy was coming, I would definitely stay at home and not go anywhere."
Ye Chengkuan quietly stared at her gently beating eyes. After a long time, he suddenly turned away and said casually: "There is no such thing as a marriage proposal. Where did you hear about it?"
"So I'm worrying too much."
Seeing that he refused to admit it, Hua Rujin deliberately prodded: "Well, since you are going to go on an expedition alone, it seems that you feel that I have no use for you. I am just a girl after all. I really should find someone when I return to Jiangling City."
A good family can live a peaceful and happy life."
After that, he got up and left.
Ye Chengguan felt anxious and grabbed her directly.
"Why, do you have any other orders, sir?"
Hua Rujin turned around and looked at him suspiciously.
"You don't have to provoke me, you should know that I don't mean to dislike you."
Ye Chengkuan's mood suddenly became a little confused.
"So, sir, are you willing to take me on an expedition?"
Hua Rujin looked happy and asked with a smile.
"No."
Ye Chengkuan didn't want to quarrel with her before leaving and let her misunderstand him, so he directly took her into his arms and said solemnly: "The situation in Mobei is so turbulent right now that even I am not sure about it. Be good.
Wait for me to come back."
For the sake of what he said, Hua Rujin couldn't force her anymore.
Feeling the hot breath emanating from his chest for the first time, Hua Rujin felt a little excited inside, and tried to reach out and wrap her arms around his waist.
Since King Fu wanted to take this opportunity to harm him, she could no longer just watch Ye Chenggui stand in front of him and bear everything.
Luo Chuhuai kept saying that he wanted to protect her, but she wanted to see what choice he would make between herself and Prince Fu.
"Tomorrow is the Dragon Boat Festival. It's a good day. My father and mother-in-law are both here. Please send someone to my house to propose marriage."
Hua Rujin poked her head out, raised her eyes and smiled warmly at him: "I promise, I will stay at home even if the knife comes tomorrow, and wait for your arrival."
This time, Ye Chengguan did not refuse, looked at her with a smile, and agreed softly.