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"What? He's not dead?"

They received this news on the second day after Meng Wanran was appointed Crown Princess.

Not only did he fail to gain the credit for repelling the enemy, but Baili Zhao was not dead yet, which made him naturally unwilling to accept the fact.

"You were so sure in the past that this matter would be flawless and foolproof, but now, how come it has come to this? Everything has become a bubble, what should I do?"

Bailih's tone could not hide his disappointment. Overnight, all his plans and expectations turned into nothingness.

Meng Wanran was angry in her heart, but she tried her best to maintain a gentle expression on her face, and said softly: "Your Highness, please calm down. Although Baili Zhao survived the disaster, he was also seriously injured. This is a great opportunity for us to take advantage of it."

"Humph, do you think it will be that easy? He is surrounded by secret guards and is in the heavily guarded camp of the Red Fire Army."

"Your Highness, if that's the case, we can wait until he returns to the capital before taking action."

Baili He seemed to be in a dilemma. "I actually planned it before, but none of them worked. I'm afraid this time..."

Meng Wanran's eyes were filled with ruthlessness: "This situation is completely different from the past. Prince Yu was seriously injured, and the Red Fire Army has just experienced the baptism of war and has not yet recovered. This is a God-given opportunity. It is time for us to turn defeat into victory and turn the tide."

Baili He thought for a moment, "What you said does make some sense."

In order to reassure Baili He, Meng Wanran took a deep breath and said softly: "Your Highness, I want to tell you a good news."

Baili He was at a loss: "What good news?"

She touched her belly and announced coyly, "I am pregnant. The imperial physician checked my pulse and confirmed that I am more than three months pregnant."

Baili He's eyes lit up instantly, "Are you serious? This is really great news."

He had many concubines in his palace, but he only had one daughter, so he was particularly eager to have an offspring.

Now, the life in Meng Wanran's belly is very likely to become the eldest son he has been waiting for for a long time.

Meng Wanran leaned in Bailihe's arms with a meaningful smile on her face.

Although she is now favored by the prince and enjoys unlimited spring time, the world is like a chess game. In the future, there will be flowers more beautiful than spring that will bloom in the East Palace. How can the prince possibly stay in one corner and remain loyal forever?

If she is lucky enough to have a son, she will be honored as a mother. At that time, her son will inherit the throne and become the crown prince above everyone else, adding to her glory.

She is selfish. In this deep palace, who is not scheming for himself and trying to gain a place for himself?

In the past, she had dreamed of being together forever, but now, as if awakened from her dream, she gradually realized that all beautiful visions require compromise and adaptation.

Meng Wanran waved towards a place not far away, "Qingdai, come here."

After careful consideration, she said, "Your Highness, I am not feeling well right now. I see that there is no one close to you. I think of Qingdai, who is gentle, intelligent and a rare beauty. If you don't mind, I would like to give Qingdai to you. I will take my place and serve you wholeheartedly to relieve your loneliness. What do you think?"

"Wan Ran, you are so considerate, how can I not accept your kindness."

Qing Dai was shocked and knelt down hurriedly. She was a maid arranged by An Ning Marquis's mansion to serve her. The Crown Princess had clearly promised her that she would be able to leave the palace and become a free person in just one year, but now...

"Qingdai, what are you still standing there for? Why don't you thank me right now!"

Qingdai's eyes were slightly red, but she tried hard not to let the tears fall. She clenched her teeth, folded her hands in front of her forehead, and leaned down deeply: "Your servant Qingdai, thank you very much."

After Qingdai had sex with him, Meng Wanran felt displeased with her again. "Qingdai, you need to understand that everything I do is out of support for you. If you can understand the situation, I will naturally be happy to see it happen. In the future, I will let you become His Highness's concubine. But don't think that just because the prince has touched your body, you are his master. Your master will always be me!"

"The servant understands."

She was just a little maid, how could she compete with the high and mighty Crown Princess.

Meng Wanran asked someone to bring a bowl of medicine, "This is the contraceptive soup, you won't get pregnant after drinking it."

Qingdai looked at the bowl of black medicine in front of her, feeling terrified, but she could only take it with trembling hands and drink it all in one gulp.

After a while, I felt a sharp pain in my abdomen, "My lady, it hurts."

"Qingdai, you also know that if you want to be a superior person, you always have to pay a price. If you can't have your own children in the future, you can serve the prince wholeheartedly, and I will naturally not treat you unfairly."

Even Meng Wanran did not realize that she, who claimed to be a time traveler with advanced ideas, had gradually been assimilated by feudal ideas.

At this moment, she was still feeling complacent about her own plan.

……

Jiang Nianwei went to Baili Zhao's tent for two consecutive days. Every time, she didn't say a word and left after giving him acupuncture.

Baili Zhao couldn't help but feel depressed, wondering what Sanniang was thinking.

That day, Jiang Nianwei finished acupuncture for him and said calmly: "The toxins in your body have been completely removed. From now on, I will not come to your tent again."

Baili Zhao felt a little disappointed in his heart, and his tone was a little more polite than before, "Thank you for your treatment these days."

He put on his coat and looked much better than before.

"Your Majesty, the epidemic in the army has been effectively controlled, the soldiers are getting stronger, and with sufficient food and grass, the situation is gradually stabilizing. Therefore, I plan to return in a few days."

Even if two people are separated by distance, as long as they have each other in their hearts, that is enough.

Just as she said before, there are things in the world that are more important than love, and she still needs to return to Yazhou, where there are still many things waiting for her to deal with.

Baili Zhao did not try to persuade him to stay, but just nodded. He knew that the most dangerous place was right next to him.

"Then I wish you a safe journey."

He frowned slightly, "I have other things to do these days, so I won't see you off later."

Jiang Nianwei raised her eyes, looked at him deeply, and then left the tent.

When they arrived at the kitchen, Taozhi, Shuangshuang and Yuwenlong were busy there. They and the cook were jointly responsible for preparing the meals in the military camp in the past few days.

Jiang Nianwei smelled a fragrance from a distance, "What delicious food must have been cooked? I can smell the fragrance from a distance."

"Miss, you came at the perfect time." Taozhi turned around and smiled, "Today I specially stewed a pig's trotter and soybean soup, thinking of nourishing these soldiers. I have reserved a portion for you. Please try it and see if it tastes to your liking."

Jiang Nianwei was not polite and took a sip. The soup base was thick and the pig's trotters had been stewed until the bones and meat were soft. It melted in the mouth without any fishy smell. Instead, it was full of fresh fragrance, which made people linger: "You, you have inherited the true teachings of Aunt Liu."

Speaking of Aunt Liu, she had already begun to miss the food she cooked. She had to sleep outdoors in the open air and the food never tasted as good as the food Aunt Liu cooked.

Next time when we go out, I must ask her to prepare more exquisite dishes so that she can just "pack up" them and take them away.

"Oh, Miss, the people of Youzhou City got the news and gradually returned to the city. A few days ago, someone killed a pig. Although the pork was eaten, there were still pig livers, lungs, and intestines left. The cooks in the army also helped to clean them up. They were grateful and said that they were grateful for our care over the past few days, so they gave us these ingredients as a thank you gift. I followed the secret method you taught me in the past and carefully prepared it. Would you like to try it?"

No wonder she smelled a unique fragrance, "Okay, you really took the trouble."

Taozhi has been worried about her health these days, and has tried her best to make delicious food to boost her appetite. "Don't work so hard, I understand your intentions."

Yuwen Long waved his shovel and said, "I've been working hard too, so I've helped deal with it!"

"Everyone who sees it has a share."

Braised pork liver is actually quite difficult to prepare. If you don’t get the taste right, the liver will be bitter or the texture will deteriorate. However, Taozhi has really mastered the essence of it, and the liver tastes very delicious.

Jiang Nianwei couldn't help but taste a few pieces herself, and only put down her chopsticks until her stomach was full, and then she said, "It's delicious."

When Taozhi saw that the young lady had eaten a lot, her heart suddenly became as bright as the warm spring sun.

At noon, the soldiers who were waiting in line for food were full of praise for the taste of the food, saying, "This pig's trotter is so delicious."

"It tastes better than my mother's. The cooking skills have improved a lot!"

After lunch, Shuangshuang suggested, "I heard that Youzhou City is very lively after the people came back. How about we sneak out at night to take a look?"

Jiang Nianwei thought that they would be leaving soon, so she might as well fulfill their wish, "Alright."

In the evening, when they were about to sneak out of the military camp, Jiang Nianwei bumped into someone. When she looked up, it was Abei.

Meng Huaibei was surprised and delighted, "Miss, why are you here?"

"This is a long story. I'm about to go out with them. I'll explain it to you when I come back."

Jiang Nianwei was also wondering why Meng Huaibei appeared here again?

As soon as he saw her, Meng Huaibei's voice softened a little: "Where are you going? I'll go with you, okay?"

"Okay, we'll talk on the way."

Zheng Changkong informed Baili Zhao of their going out, "Your Majesty, Miss Jiang and the others are out, do you want to send someone to protect them?"

Baili Zhao shook his head, "No need."

He was worried about letting others go, and he also wanted to see the recent situation in Youzhou City, so he might as well go there himself.

Thinking back to when I first entered Youzhou City, it was a desolate scene of silence and emptiness.

Today, the streets are bustling with people, and have regained their vitality and liveliness.

Because this place is close to the border, multiple cultures are intertwined, and the customs of ethnic minorities and the customs of the Han people coexist harmoniously here.

"Walk around and take a look at this carpet."

Jiang Nianwei stopped and took a fancy to a colorful carpet. She bargained with the vendor for a while.

After some conversation, she finally nodded with satisfaction, waved her hand, and generously bought ten carpets.

The vendor immediately smiled happily: "Please be objective again!"

Yuwen Long was still puzzled, "Miss Jiang, we don't need that little money, why are we bargaining?"

Shuangshuang was deeply touched by this. "You don't understand this, right? Seeing that we are people who have come from afar, the merchants will inevitably have some thoughts of 'special care'. Besides, bargaining is not only about money, but also a process of buying things. It allows people to experience the fireworks and human touch of life during transactions. Why not do it?"

Jiang Nianwei agreed: "Shuangshuang is right."

After shopping, they ate barbecue and drank milk wine in a restaurant. Youzhou City, under the protection of the army, seemed so beautiful.

Meng Huaibei followed her silently, keeping a distance from her.

Until the remaining three people were attracted by the gorgeous iron flowers blooming in the night sky, their steps moved forward involuntarily, gradually widening the distance between them.

At this time, he asked, "Miss, although this place is temporarily peaceful, it is fraught with unknown dangers. Let me escort you to meet the Second Young Master and his men? You will be safer with them around."

Jiang Nianwei raised her eyes, her tone somewhat melancholy: "I have already met with the second brother, and the eldest brother left with him. Don't worry, we will also leave Youzhou in two days."

"I still don't know, young lady, how did you get to the Red Fire Army camp? Have you found your husband? Where is he now?"

Jiang Nianwei didn't know how to explain to him, her identity was very embarrassing now.

I couldn't tell him directly that Prince Yu was the husband I was looking for, so I could only make up an excuse and said in a sad tone: "I also came here by accident. As for my husband... I haven't been able to find any trace of him yet."

Upon hearing that the young lady couldn't find a husband, Meng Huaibei felt... happy.

Missing in action means she was most likely killed in battle. If the young lady's husband is already dead, then does he have a chance?

Just as he was struggling with how to start the conversation, the two of them happened to come to a river.

As night falls, on the river surface, the exquisite river lanterns are like stars fallen into the mortal world. They carry the world's sorrows and wishes, and slowly drift away along the river towards the unknown distance.

Jiang Nianwei prayed silently: "May the dead souls rest in peace."

When they looked up again, it was snowing heavily and they had become separated from the other three.

"Looking at the heavy snow, we should go back early."

Meng Huaibei wanted to take off the heavy cloak, but was stopped by Jiang Nianwei, "I am wearing thick clothes, so I don't feel cold. But you were weak in the past. Although you have grown up now, you still have to take care of yourself."

Abei is now as tall as a pine tree, more than a head taller than her. Thinking back to the past, when she saved him from danger, he was just a thin and frail young man.

Meng Huaibei keenly captured the lingering sadness around her, which made him feel pity for her, but he couldn't bear to touch her easily, so he chose to remain silent.

Just at this moment, a burly and aggressive man rushed over, as if he did it on purpose, and his huge body walked towards Jiang Nianwei.

Meng Huaibei quickly protected her and said, "The road is so open, why do you have to go here?"

The big man didn't care, he took out a dagger from his waist and stabbed at Jiang Nianwei, "I'm going to kill you!"