Who put the yellow robe on me?

The next morning, at daybreak, the ministers lined up neatly in the court, talking to each other in low voices.

There was a hint of tension in the atmosphere, as everyone knew that the situation on the western border was already critical.

"Ministers, come to court!"

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

"What do you have to report, my dear ministers?"

Minister of War Guo Wulie, dressed in dark green court robes, stepped out solemnly and reported to Emperor Liang and his ministers, "Your Majesty, the situation on the Western Border has become increasingly urgent in recent days.

According to the latest intelligence, the Western Regions have assembled 50,000 troops at the border over the past three days. Currently, the enemy force totals approximately 200,000, and they are approaching the city with overwhelming force.

Emperor Liang frowned, his eyes sweeping across the courtiers. He asked in a deep voice, "Oh? It seems the Western Regions are well prepared this time! How are our soldiers doing now?"

Guo Wulie bowed and replied, "Your Majesty, General Mi Chunhong, the Great General of the Western Frontier, has already assembled his troops and is on high alert within Liangzhou City. All defensive measures have been deployed, ready to respond to any invasion from the Western Regions."

Emperor Liang nodded, a look of relief in his eyes: "Excellent! General Mi's loyalty and bravery are truly gratifying to me. Where is the General?"

As soon as he finished speaking, General Zhong Wenbin strode forward with a heroic gesture and said, "I am your honor! Your Majesty, we are fully prepared and can march out within three days to reinforce General Mi."

Emperor Liang nodded with satisfaction. "Excellent! General, you are a veteran of many battles, and I am naturally confident in you. However, this time we must ensure the safety of our soldiers, and we must not act rashly unless necessary. Especially for those soldiers who are on the battlefield for the first time, you must take extra care."

Zhong Wenbin's gaze was firm as he replied in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, please rest assured. With the exception of His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan, the rest are veterans of the battlefield. We anticipate no accidents will occur this time. I will certainly protect Your Highness."

Emperor Liang looked slightly relieved and continued, "Very good! This time, to suppress the Western Regions, I appoint you as the commander-in-chief. You will lead an army of 100,000 to reinforce General Mi Chunhong, the Western Region Commander."

Zhong Wenbin responded in a resounding voice, "I obey your command!"

Emperor Liang's gaze fell on the Sixteenth Prince Jiang Chen, his eyes revealing a complex expression: "Chen'er, this is your first time on the battlefield. You must obey the command of the general and do your best to assist the army in repelling the enemy in the Western Regions."

Jiang Chen immediately stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "I will obey your orders and will definitely live up to your trust!"

Emperor Liang nodded with satisfaction, then waved his hand, signaling the end of the court session.

The ministers withdrew one after another and returned to their respective residences to prepare. Jiang Chen was secretly excited and began to think about how to show his ability in this expedition.

After the court session, Jiang Chen walked quickly out of the Wanhe Hall. As soon as he stepped out of the steps of the hall, he saw the Thirteenth Princess Jiang Sirou and He Xiaowei standing at the palace gate, seemingly waiting for him.

As soon as Jiang Sirou saw Jiang Chen, she quickly came forward with a smile on her face and teased him, "Sixteenth brother, we are really going to the battlefield this time. You must be careful and don't be scared by those barbarians from the Western Regions."

Jiang Chen smiled and replied, "Sister Thirteen, please stop teasing me. This time when I go to the battlefield, I will definitely kill all those Western Region soldiers without a single piece of armor remaining!"

He Xiaowei said softly, "Your Highness, this journey is extremely dangerous, please take care of yourself."

Jiang Chen nodded slightly, his eyes firm: "Miss He, please rest assured, I will be cautious. If I really can't beat you, I still have the skills to escape."

Princess Thirteen jokingly said, "Haha, Sixteenth Brother, you are speaking the truth. If you can't beat them, just run away!"

Jiang Chen smiled when he heard this and was about to reply when he heard footsteps behind him. He turned around and saw General Zhong Wenbin and Minister of War Guo Wulie approaching.

Zhong Wenbin said seriously, "Your Highness, speed is of the essence in war. The army will be setting out within three days. There are many matters that need to be dealt with. Please hurry up and prepare."

Jiang Chen nodded and said, "Don't worry, General. I will be ready."

Zhong Wenbin nodded slightly, turned around and bowed to the Thirteenth Princess and He Xiaowei, saying, "Thirteenth Princess, Miss He, the battle ahead is urgent. We need to hold an emergency pre-war meeting with His Highness the Sixteenth Prince. Please understand."

The Thirteenth Princess waved her hand and said with a smile, "General, there is no need to be so polite. We are about to leave. Sixteenth brother, we will see each other again soon." After that, she smiled mysteriously and left with He Xiaowei.

General Zhong Wenbin, Jiang Chen and others made pre-war preparations for this battle.

That evening, just as dusk fell, the Prince of Yan's mansion was already decorated with lanterns. Candlelight shone on the intricately carved beams and pillars, casting a warm yellow glow.

The courtyard is decorated very exquisitely, with bonsai placed in an orderly manner, the fragrance of flowers and plants, and even the air is filled with a faint scent of osmanthus.

The opening ceremony of Prince Yan's Mansion attracted many ministers from the three provinces and six ministries in the capital to come and congratulate.

Tonight is the time for a celebratory banquet. Guests are arriving at the door of the mansion in an endless stream, and the servants are busy running around, respectfully accepting each precious gift.

Jiang Chen, dressed in a luxurious black brocade robe, stood in front of the mansion gate, smiling and greeting every official who came to congratulate him.

His eyes were calm and cautious, with a moderate smile on his face. This proper demeanor made it impossible to tell what he was really thinking.

The first to arrive were General Zhong Wenbin and Left Prime Minister He Wendao. Both of them were important officials in the court and their dignity was not to be offended.

However, today, at the celebration banquet at Prince Yan's Mansion, they all smiled warmly, as if they had forgotten the daily disputes in the officialdom.

"Congratulations, Your Highness. The Prince of Yan's Mansion is truly magnificent and lives up to the high expectations of His Majesty." Zhong Wenbin said with a hearty smile, but there was a hint of scrutiny in his eyes.

"General, you are too kind. I hope you can take care of me in the future." Jiang Chen answered modestly, but he knew in his heart that Zhong Wenbin was not here just to congratulate him.

He Wendao also echoed, "Your Highness is young and promising, and now he has the Prince of Yan's Mansion, which is really the icing on the cake. He has a bright future ahead of him!"

Jiang Chen nodded in thanks. The Left Prime Minister's words were praise on the surface, but in fact they were hinting at the fact that Jiang Chen was now thriving in the court.

Soon, Minister of Justice Bai Binggong, Right Vice Minister of Justice Xiong Zhiheng, Left Vice Minister of Works Xu Jingzhu, Left Vice Minister of Rites Yu Wenbo, and Minister of War Guo Wulie and others also arrived one after another.

After the banquet officially began, everyone took their seats and after three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere gradually became lively.

"Congratulations to His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan. He finally has his own mansion. This is a great day worth celebrating!" Minister of Justice Bai Binggong raised his glass and said, and everyone echoed him.

Jiang Chen picked up his wine glass, stood up, and said with a smile: "Thank you all for coming to support us. Today, everything is thanks to your majesty's kindness. It is my honor to have this mansion."

As soon as the words fell, everyone cheered and raised their glasses to drink. The atmosphere became more harmonious, and everyone's face was filled with smiles, as if they were really happy for Jiang Chen.

Immediately, Yu Wenbo, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, stood up first, holding out an exquisite brocade box. He walked over to Jiang Chen and said with a smile, "Your Highness, Prince of Yan, this is a small gift from our Ministry of Rites. It's a thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum. We wish Your Highness a long and prosperous life, and continued success."

Once the brocade box was opened, a translucent Ganoderma lucidum appeared before everyone's eyes, emitting a mysterious luster. Judging from its color, shape and size, it was clear that this was a Ganoderma lucidum of great value.

Jiang Chen took the gift with a smile, but secretly wondered why the Ministry of Rites was so generous.