The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

Duke Ning's Mansion.

After Prince Ning finished discussing business with the old Duke, he returned to his and the Prince's wife's room.

The Crown Prince's wife, Li Yueran, had already prepared clean clothes and hot bath water for him.

"Husband, you are finally back."

Li Yueran stepped forward and took the outer robe that Prince Ning had taken off.

Prince Ning smiled slightly and held Li Yueran's hand.

"I kept you waiting, madam."

"My dear, please take a bath quickly to get rid of this fatigue."

Li Yueran said gently.

Prince Ning nodded, took a bath with Li Yueran's help, and changed into clean clothes.

"Madam, I will be leaving for the disaster-stricken areas in the south tomorrow to provide relief to the victims. Please take good care of the two elderly people at home."

A trace of worry flashed across Li Yueran's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure and spoke softly.

"Don't worry, my husband. I'll take care of the family affairs. You must take care of yourself in the disaster area and don't overwork yourself."

Prince Ning gently embraced Li Yueran in his arms.

"Madam, I feel very relieved by your words.

This trip south carries a heavy responsibility, and I only hope to rescue more victims and help them escape their suffering as soon as possible."

Li Yueran raised her head from Prince Ning's arms and looked into his eyes.

"My husband has the people in his heart, and he will surely save them from disaster. I will pray for him every day, hoping for his safe return."

"Well, go to sleep!"

Prince Ning lifted the quilt and was about to go to bed, but Li Yueran held him back and hesitated for a long time before speaking.

"My dear husband, you are leaving tomorrow. Please stay in Aunt Fang's room tonight!"

Prince Ning looked at her in confusion.

"Madam, why is this? Do you dislike this prince?"

Li Yueran felt very aggrieved.

How could she not like Prince Ning? He was the man she had admired since childhood!

When I was little, I followed my sister and always looked at him blankly.

Later, he married the princess and cut off his hair, but he could not cut off the admiration hidden in Li Yueran's heart.

Later, her sister married and moved far away, and Li Yueran followed her to escape the panic.

A few years later, she returned to the capital and held a coming-of-age ceremony.

I heard that Prince Ning and Princess Jianning divorced.

Li Yueran's heart, which had been silent for many years, began to beat faster for him again.

She even thought of using various methods to get close to Prince Ning.

How could you not like it?

The Empress Dowager arranged the marriage.

Li Yueran finally got her wish and married Prince Ning.

After she got married, the old duke and his wife treated her very well.

It was because of this that she put aside her ego and thought about the future from the perspective of the Duke's Mansion.

The Ningguo Mansion has dwindled in population, with Prince Ning being the only adult male left.

And she has been married for more than a year and still hasn't conceived a child.

She heard that Prince Ning had previously favored a maid in the mansion.

The maid gave birth to a son for Prince Ning, but the child died in the cradle before he was even a month old.

The maid was also a decent person and a pitiful person.

Li Yueran decided to let her become Prince Ning's concubine.

But Prince Ning never went to his concubine's room once.

Prince Ning will be going out on business tomorrow, and he will be away for at least one or two months, and at most more than half a year.

Since I can't get pregnant, the maid is a good fertile one...

But when she really had to push her husband into Aunt Fang's room with her own hands, she felt like she had something stuck in her throat.

Maybe, it will be fine after the first time.

Li Yueran comforted herself in this way.

Just as she was about to explain the reason, Prince Ning had already pulled her to sit down beside the bed.

"Ran'er, even if you don't like me, you have married me and given your body to me.

Come on! I'm leaving tomorrow, how can you bear to refuse me?

"I really can't bear it."

Li Yueran chuckled, gently lowered the bed curtain, and then closed it.

This is fine, if I can escape for a while, then that’s better!

Overnight, everything is moistened silently, and seeds sprouted through the soil.

Early the next morning, Li Yueran got up from Prince Ning's arms early.

Carefully and thoroughly prepared the luggage for Prince Ning.

"Husband, be careful on your journey."

Li Yueran held back her tears of reluctance and handed the package in her hand to Prince Ning.

Prince Ning jumped on his horse.

He turned around and took a deep look at Duke Ning, his wife, and Li Yueran who were standing at the gate of the Duke's Mansion to see him off.

"Dad, Mom, Ran'er, wait for me to come back."

After saying this, he rode away with his followers.

Half an hour later.

The atmosphere in the training ground outside the city was solemn.

General Song and Prince Ning, who were in charge of escorting the grain, looked solemn and did not dare to slack off at all.

They walked along the grain transport team, carefully and repeatedly checking the equipment and supplies.

General Song looked serious, scrutinizing every detail with sharp eyes, and said loudly:

"This mission is arduous and concerns the life and death of the people in the disaster area. Everyone must be extremely alert!"

The soldiers stood tall and straight, their expressions focused, and responded in unison.

"As ordered!"

Prince Ning continued:

"There can be no mistakes on this trip. The people in the disaster area are eagerly waiting for us, and we must live up to their expectations!"

Just then, the sound of horse hooves came from far away, and everyone looked in the direction of the sound.

The Regent Chu Musheng came galloping with a team of guards, looking very heroic.

When they got close, Chu Musheng pulled the reins, and the horse neighed loudly and stopped.

Chu Musheng glanced at everyone with a dignified look and said loudly:

"I have come specially to see you off! The journey ahead is long, and filled with difficulties and obstacles. But for the sake of the people, I hope you will forge ahead bravely and fulfill your mission!"

General Song and Prince Ning hurried forward and saluted.

General Song said, "Thank you, Regent, for your concern. I will do my utmost to ensure the safe delivery of the food and fodder."

Prince Ning also said, "Please rest assured, Prince Regent, we will definitely live up to your trust."

At this time, the imperial physicians following the team also stepped forward, and the leading imperial physician bowed and said.

"Prince Regent, General Song, and Prince Ning, we will do our utmost to ensure the health of our entourage and contribute our humble efforts to this mission."

Chu Musheng nodded slightly.

"Okay! I'm in the capital, waiting for your good news."

After saying this, he waved his whip and rode away with his guards in a cloud of dust.

Led by General Song and Prince Ning, the grain transport team also embarked on a challenging journey.

Chu Musheng and his five guards rode their horses to the city gate.

From afar, I saw groups of people slowly walking towards the city gate.

Chu Musheng narrowed his eyes slightly and gave the order.

"Go and see what's going on."

Sheng Wu received the order and rode away quickly with a few guards. Not long after, Sheng Wu returned to report.

"Your Highness, they are a group of refugees, apparently fleeing from the disaster area."

Chu Musheng frowned and said in a deep voice:

“Find a suitable place outside the city to camp them.

They must not be allowed to enter the city and disrupt order, and food and water must be brought to them."

Sheng Wu responded, "Yes, Your Majesty!"

Soon, the refugees were camped in an open space outside the city.

Chu Musheng personally rode his horse to check it out.

The refugees were all pale and thin, and their clothes were ragged.

One of the old men spoke tremblingly.