The leaves fall without parallel

He didn't mention it to her for so many days. Maybe he didn't want her to worry.

Ye Qingge snuggled in his arms and said coquettishly

"Husband, it's not that I don't want to have a child, but having a child depends on fate. How can you get pregnant just like that? But if you like children so much, I will reluctantly give birth to one."

Xiao Lingye smiled and pinched her cheek and said

"You only gave birth to one child?"

"not enough?"

"That's enough, my wife, just one child is enough. I don't want you to be so tired."

“That’s pretty much it”

……

The two chatted for a while, then fell asleep in each other's arms. It was midnight, and Ye Qingge slowly opened her eyes. Xiao Lingye beside her was sleeping soundly.

Looking at her familiar room and familiar bed, she couldn't help but think of the time when she was still single. Now there was a man lying on her bed. This feeling was really wonderful.

She got up from the bed quietly, walked barefoot to the window sill, and looked at the bright moon in the sky with her chin in her hand. She suddenly enjoyed this quiet moment.

The Queen wanted her to give birth to a child as soon as possible. She probably hoped she would give birth to a son. If she gave birth to a daughter, I wonder if the Queen would be angry and continue to choose a concubine for Ling Ye.

But she thought this might just be the Queen's delaying tactic to temporarily stabilize her son.

People born into the royal family really have no control over their lives. They don't even have the right to have children...

After sitting alone for a while, she tiptoed back to the bed. She decided to sleep first and wait until the sky fell. She found a comfortable position in Xiao Lingye's arms and fell asleep in a short while.

Xiao Lingye actually woke up after she got up. Seeing her sitting alone in front of the window, he began to regret telling her about having a baby.

He married her to make her happy, but now she is so sad. He just feels that he is so rude.

He blamed himself for a while, then fell asleep lightly holding Ye Qingge. He decided to tell her tomorrow that there was no rush for the child and asked her not to worry so much.

The next day, Ye Qingge and her family went to see Ye Shaobai off, while Xiao Lingye went to the morning court.

The family stood at the city gate, looking at Ye Shaobai, who was wearing armor on horseback and an iron sword on his waist. Ye Qingge felt that her brother was majestic at this moment, with an irresistible majesty and power all over his body.

But when facing Xiao Xueer, he touched her head gently.

"You must return safely"

"Um"

Ye Shaobai nodded solemnly, and the accompanying army had already started to set off. Ye Shaobai glanced at Xiao Xueer and the family behind him, then he pulled the reins and walked away with confidence.

The family waved goodbye behind him, and Ye Qingge prayed silently for her brother in her heart, hoping that he would return soon.

After the team disappeared, everyone turned back to the house.

-

As expected, some officials in the court began to target Xiao Lingye.

The Minister of War spoke first

"Your Majesty, spies have reported that the Northern Barbarians are burning, killing, looting, and committing all sorts of atrocities on the Dongling border. We've heard that they're backed by the Qi State, and they're almost capturing a city. They're coming with such force, they must have been prepared. In my opinion, if we only send General Ye to fight them, we'll probably end up neglecting both."

"Yes, yes, if they make a feint to the east and attack in the west, General Ye won't be able to handle it alone."

“Who says it’s not?”

……

The court officials were discussing this matter. The emperor stroked his beard and looked at the officials below.

"Then, in your opinion, who should we send to provide support?"

Now that Prince Xuan is seriously injured and has not yet recovered, he may not be able to take on the important task.

"Your Majesty, I think it would be better to send His Royal Highness the Crown Prince along. Although His Royal Highness is the crown prince, he has not participated in state affairs for many years. Why not take this opportunity to let His Royal Highness go out and gain some experience?"

Li Yu stood up at the right time

"I second the proposal"

"I second the proposal"

……

More than a dozen officials came forward one after another

The emperor squinted his eyes and looked at Li Yu's face, but he saw that he spoke righteously and without a trace of panic. Everyone was unanimous, so it was probably a matter of discussing it long ago.

"No, not to mention the Crown Prince's special status as the heir apparent, but also the ever-changing world of battlefields. What if something goes wrong?!"

Xu Yi, who had been promoted to Right Prime Minister, stood up and continued

"Besides, I believe you have seen His Royal Highness's strategy over the past few days. It doesn't require any experience at all."

Li Yu snorted coldly

"Then according to what the Right Prime Minister said, who should be sent?"

Xu Yi bowed to the emperor and said

"The Dongling border has always been guarded by a deputy general. General Ye's presence would only be the icing on the cake. If that's not possible, we can ask General Ye to come out in person, or the regent who has enjoyed generous treatment for many years. The old regent was a founding hero, so I'm sure the new regent won't be much worse."

Li Yu counterattacked

"Old General Ye has already retired. It's probably inappropriate for him to return. As for the new Regent, he has no experience leading troops in battle. How can he fight the enemy? I recommend His Royal Highness the Crown Prince because, firstly, I believe he possesses extraordinary strategic skills and will be able to handle the battlefield with ease. Secondly, if His Royal Highness returns victorious this time, I believe the entire court, both civil and military, and the people of Dongling will be even more supportive of His Royal Highness."

"Does this mean that every Crown Prince will have to go to the front lines to fight? If he wins, he returns to inherit the throne, but what if he dies on the battlefield? Lord Li's remarks are ridiculous!"

"Your Majesty, I am only thinking about Dong Ling. I..."

"Alright, how can you make such a fuss in the court?"

The emperor rubbed his brows with a headache. He was already upset, and this quarrel made him even more upset.

When Xiao Lingye saw Li Yu stand up, he already knew everything. He and Xiao Lingche had been working in the Ministry of Justice for a long time, and he might have become Xiao Lingche's confidant.

Now with Xiao Lingche deliberately getting injured, they must have already made a plan and are waiting for him here.

Moreover, the inexplicable alliance between Qi State and the Northern Barbarians was even more puzzling. The spies he sent out had not returned yet. If Xiao Lingche really instigated Qi State to attack Dongling in order to get him to go on the expedition, he must have set an ambush long ago, waiting for him to fall into the trap and never return.

Humph, Xiao Lingche, you really went to great lengths to get rid of me, even taking the blame for stealing the enemy and treason.

In this case, he really has to go on this trip. Since he wants to play, then play with him. He wants to see how far he can go!

Thinking of this, Xiao Lingye bowed to the emperor and said

"Father, I think Lord Li is right. My ability to speak eloquently in the court is not enough. I am willing to lead the troops to the Northern Barbarians to support General Ye. Practice makes perfect. The ability to win battles is the real skill. I believe I will learn a lot this time."

After hearing this, Li Yu and the others' eyes flickered. This was a veiled criticism, but they immediately regained their composure.