Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

The King of Jin remained silent, and the atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Concubine Shu glanced at Ayu indifferently, with a hint of sarcasm in her eyes. She took herself too seriously and was too thick-skinned. The people she brought back from outside just didn't know the rules.

In the palace, only those who are favored by the emperor are princesses. Without the emperor's favor, they are not even as good as a palace maid.

Ah Yu seemed not to see it. She made up her mind and said directly, "I want a hundred-year-old mountain ginseng, a Polygonum multiflorum, deer antler, and Ganoderma lucidum. Please grant me your permission, father."

The imperial palace is the richest place in the world, with no shortage of rare treasures, and the medicinal materials in the palace are the best of the best. She can give up everything for her son.

When Concubine Shu heard this, she snorted coldly, "I thought you were really filial, but it turns out you came here to ask for medicinal herbs."

I don’t know how much medicinal herbs that sickly father and son consume every year. It’s really annoying.

The King of Jin frowned, feeling a little annoyed. He always asked for medicine. Did he think that the medicinal materials in the palace were easily obtained?

There are only a few good things. If you give them to others, what will you do when they need them themselves?

However, since Black Hawk was leading the troops outside, it would be difficult to offend her.

"Go check, is there any in the warehouse?"

The eunuch left in a hurry, and soon came back in a hurry, "Your Majesty, there is no hundred-year-old mountain ginseng in the storehouse. There is only one fifty-year-old one. The Polygonum multiflorum has been taken away by Concubine Li. She wants to make a prescription for hair care."

"There is one antler, but there is no Ganoderma lucidum."

The King of Jin said in a condescending tone, "Then I will give you the only old mountain ginseng. You must remember that this is a unique gift from heaven, an honor that even the princes do not have."

Ah Yu's expression froze. She had so many good things, but she was unwilling to give them to her own children, and she still wanted her to remember her kindness.

Is it possible that there is no century-old ginseng in the palace? She didn't believe it.

But, she could only hold it in, "Yes, thank you, father."

As soon as she left, the King of Jin picked up the tea leaves and smelled them, and found a refreshing fragrance.

"Bring up a pot of tea."

Concubine Shu rolled her eyes and said, "Your Majesty, you should be extra careful with what you eat."

She secretly put on eye drops, and the king was a little impatient, "There are eunuchs who test poisons, what are you afraid of?"

The king said naturally, "Besides, I am her only support. Without me, she is nothing. If they want to live a good life, they have to rely on me."

The queen thought about it and agreed that this was indeed the case.

When the tea leaves are brewed, they are as white as silver and stand upside down like flower needles. They are indescribably beautiful.

The King of Jin was delighted to see the prey. He picked up the teacup and took a sip. His mouth was full of fragrance, fresh and delicious, with a lingering aroma.

It tasted good, he drank it all in one gulp and had another glass.

A Yu returned home and went to see her sons first.

The eldest son looked sickly, was very thin, had a pointed chin, and had very little flesh on his body. He was born with congenital deficiencies and had been taking medicine since birth.

He was reading a book intently.

The youngest son was sitting on a pole on the side, standing very steadily at such a young age.

He was the first to notice Ah Yu, "Mother, you are back. No one will bully you now."

The eldest son also looked over, his eyes full of worry.

Ah Yu felt sad and gently touched their heads, "No."

The youngest son was a little bit unconvinced. He thought that the people living in the palace were all bad guys who bullied them all day long.

"Mother, if anyone in the palace bullies you, just bear with it. When I grow up and learn martial arts well, no one will dare to bully you and father anymore."

The eldest son nodded and said, "Mother, it is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge. Please wait until we grow up."

A Yu felt even sadder. They, the adults, failed to protect the children and instead made them worry so much at such a young age.

She sat down next to her eldest son and glanced at the title of the book. It was The Art of War. This child just liked reading military books, maybe he was like his father.

"Silly child, your father will protect you."

These two children are particularly close to Ning Ba, and Ning Ba loves them very much.

The eldest son asked cautiously, "Mother, can father win the battle this time?"

Ah Yu frowned and sighed softly, "It's hard to say. His opponent is Ning Zhiwei. You may not know Ning Zhiwei..."

The youngest son interrupted, "Ning Zhiwei? The commander-in-chief of the Ning family army?"

Ah Yu was a little surprised, "Yes, you know her?"

The youngest son nodded vigorously, his eyes sparkling, "Master Xiaokang mentioned her, saying that she is a rare military genius, rarely seen in a century."

Master Xiaokang is the family's martial arts master, specializing in teaching martial arts to his youngest son.

His eyes were full of admiration. "What's even more rare is that she accepted the task when the army was defeated and was ordered to save the Ning family by herself in the midst of danger. She also became the empress! It's amazing!"

It is the nature of children to admire the strong.

Ah Yu's feelings were so complicated that they could not be described in words. "Didn't she cut off one of Master Xiaokang's arms? Why do you respect her so much?"

The youngest son smiled and said, "He said that he was not as skilled as others, and it was not shameful to lose to Ning Zhiwei."

Ah Yu rubbed his brows and said, "But, she is your father's rival."

"This..." The youngest son's smile fell, and he was worried, "Can't you just not beat her? Dad is very good, and she is also very good."

Although he thinks his father is the most powerful person in the world, Ning Zhiwei is also very powerful.

Ah Yu looked at her eldest son who seemed to be thinking about something, "Da Bao, what are you thinking about?"

Dayu looked stunned, "I... was wondering, are the Ning family army really that powerful?"

"Very impressive." Ah Yu sighed softly, "I just hope your father can return safely, and our family of four can live in seclusion in the mountains and never worry about worldly affairs again."

This is her dream and she hopes it will come true one day.

Dabao silently touched the jade pendant on his neck, and recalled his father's last words before he left: Dabao, if your father unfortunately dies one day, you will take your brother to find the Ning family army and take this jade pendant to recognize your relatives.

Those who have the same jade pendant are their relatives.

But why did he hide it from everyone? Even his mother and brother?

My father also said that if there is only one person in this world who can be trusted, it is Ning Zhiwei.

So, can he think that Ning Zhiwei... is their relative?

Why didn't you just say it? Why did you fight with her?

He was trapped by countless mysteries and no one could tell him the answers.

However, Ayu locked herself in the room and started making incense. She liked to tinker with these things since she was a child, and she earned a lot of money by making incense when she was in the most difficult times.

There were six kinds of incense in total, which were presented to the six concubines in the palace.

The queen likes the calming agarwood the most, while Concubine Shu likes the refreshing frankincense the most, while Concubine Li likes the soothing white sandalwood the most.

No matter which palace the king goes to, he can smell different incense.

The fragrance lingers around, refreshing the heart and making you forget your worries.

Little do they know that some things look beautiful, but can actually kill people...