Harem Daily Life

He Linzhang heard this and turned his gaze to the young queen: "Yan Yan, Yu Cheng is the legitimate son. I have high hopes for him."

Tao Yanyan bit her lip, put down the pen in her hand, and came to He Linzhang: "But Yucheng is still young, and we don't know what kind of personality he will have in the future. Jinan is already eight years old, he is good at schoolwork, has a good character, is good at both literature and martial arts, no matter from which aspect, he is very good."

"But his family background is not good." He Linzhang said: "If he inherits the throne, the court officials will not be convinced. If they are not convinced, it will plant hidden dangers. Even if he is raised under your name now and can be considered a legitimate son, it is still not as legitimate as Yu Cheng's."

Seeing that the little queen still frowned, He Linzhang said, "I know that you really love Jin'an and you have no selfish motives. I also have no selfish motives towards these children. They are all my children and I love them all equally. However, we must be very cautious about matters concerning the country. If you are worried that Yucheng will not be able to do the job in the future, I can strengthen his training and hire the best master for him. I will teach him personally and he will definitely be able to do it."

Little Yucheng, who was lying beside him, heard his name many times. He looked at his mother, then at his father, and was very busy.

But in the end, he found that his own hands were the most fun. He stretched out his two little hands, pinched his right hand with his left hand, and pinched his left hand with his right hand. He was full of curiosity about these two new body parts and had a strong desire to explore.

"Okay, since your majesty has said so, then I will listen to your majesty. However, your majesty should not ignore Jinan. What if... I mean what if, what if Jinan is more suitable than Yucheng, your majesty should give up Yucheng and choose Jinan."

Tao Yanyan really had no interest in the throne. In fact, she hoped that her son could live a life of wealth and prosperity, be a leisurely prince, and live a healthy and smooth life, just like Princess Jing and Prince Jing.

As the two were talking, Eunuch Zhang hurried in from outside. Seeing the little prince was there, he did not dare to speak loudly: "Your Majesty, there is an urgent military report from the border. The Minister of War and several adults are already waiting in the Imperial Study. Your Majesty, please go over and discuss it together."

Tao Yanyan hurriedly helped He Linzhang to stand up: "I will help your majesty change his clothes."

He Linzhang left in a sedan chair, and Tao Yanyan always felt uneasy.

That night, the emperor and several ministers discussed in the imperial study until late at night, and then everyone dispersed. He Linzhang saw that it was too late, so he did not return to Changle Palace.

Tao Yanyan didn't know until the next day that the border between Xia and Da Zhou was in chaos. The army of Xia had already captured a city of Da Zhou, but the Da Zhou army stationed on the border did not resist, and half of them were taken to other cities by General Rong.

He Linzhang was very angry about this incident and sent people to kidnap the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery. But the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery only said that he was ill and had already given up the power to command the army. He was now equivalent to a useless person and could not do anything except to apologize.

The court sent an urgent military order to General Rong overnight, but it was unknown what the effect would be.

Gu Yi was in the imperial study at this moment, requesting to lead troops to the border.

"Your Majesty, I have fought against the State of Yan for two years and have considerable experience in leading troops. I would like to go to Xicheng and recover the lost territory."

He Linzhang was deeply moved by his resolute attitude, but the man in front of him was not only his subject, but also the eldest son of the Ningyuan Marquis's Mansion. It would be very difficult to go there to fight. If anything happened, he would not be able to explain to the Ningyuan Marquis's Mansion.

While he was deep in thought, Eunuch Zhang came to announce that Marquis Ningyuan had arrived and was asking for a meeting outside the door.

Gu Yi frowned and said, "Your Majesty, I am your subject first, and then the son of Ningyuan Hou. I hope Your Majesty will not be swayed by my father's words and let me go!"

Gu Yi knew with his toes that his father must have heard the news and came to stop him, but at this moment, he could not afford to retreat.

Ning Yuanhou came in, and before he even greeted Gu Yi, he stepped forward and kicked him: "You unfilial son, you didn't even discuss such a big matter with your father!"

Gu Yi who was kicked: "..."

In front of His Majesty, don’t I have any face?

Ningyuan Hou was extremely angry. After the kick, he paid his respects and cried, "Your Majesty, my son is only 25 years old and has not yet married. If he really wants to lead the army to war, I am really worried!"

Gu Yi looked at his crying father and felt overwhelmed: "Father, don't be so rude in front of His Majesty. Besides, every general has the responsibility to charge into battle. The military situation is critical now, so don't stop us!"

Ning Yuanhou glared at him and said, "If you leave a descendant for my Gu family, I can raise a grandson for the rest of my life, but you have not married yet, and you have no offspring, and you are going to lead troops to fight. If something happens to you, how can I feel at ease? How can I face your mother in the afterlife?"

Gu Yi took a deep breath: "Father still has two sons, you should put your hopes on them."

Gu Yi was determined to go, and Ning Yuanhou was exhausted.

Wiping away his tears, Ning Yuanhou took a step back and said, "You must go. Your father agrees, but you must get married first. You can leave after the wedding night. Otherwise, you don't go. Your father will go. After all, your father is a military commander, and this time he just happens to be useful. Your Majesty, let me go!"

Gu Yi grabbed him and said, "How old are you? Why are you still taking risks? The 100,000-strong army of Xia is coming with great momentum. I'm afraid Yan will also take advantage of the chaos to intervene. Besides, the capital also needs to be defended. I'm more suitable to go than you!"

Ning Yuanhou pulled him away: "Unless you get married immediately, you are not allowed to go!"

Gu Yi was speechless: "Where can you let me find someone to marry in such a short time? Besides, isn't this harming the girl?"

Before he finished speaking, Eunuch Zhang came in again to report that Prince Changping wanted to see him.

He Linzhang didn’t know what important matter Prince Changping had, but now was definitely not the time to meet him.

"You ask what the matter is first. I'm busy now and have no time to see him. Let him go back first." He Linzhang ordered.

Eunuch Zhang went out and came back in a hurry after a while, interrupting the conversation of the three people in the room: "Your Majesty, Prince Changping said that Princess Xinlan... wants to become a nun."

Prince Changping came in, not caring to see that Ningyuan Marquis and his son were there, and said with snot and tears: "Your Majesty, Xinlan is depressed. I don't know why she has been obsessed with Buddhism recently. She has gone to Fuyan Temple many times to burn incense, and she also said that she wants to find a nunnery to practice asceticism. I am the only legitimate daughter like her. She has a bad marriage and is disheartened. If she becomes a nun, how can I live?"

When Ning Yuanhou heard this, his eyes rolled, and he stepped forward, rubbing his hands and said, "But you must not let the princess become a nun, that would be such a pity!" After saying that, he winked at Gu Yi frantically.

Gu Yi: “…”