Who put the yellow robe on me?

After returning to the Prince of Yan's Mansion, the Sixteenth Prince Jiang Chen walked straight to Dianzhang's residence with mixed feelings. The spring breeze blew across the Prince of Yan's Mansion, and the flowers and trees grew lushly, but a heavy cloud hung over his heart.

Dianzhang sat in the room, a cup of hot tea in hand, his expression serene. After a few days of recuperation, he had recovered to his usual composure.

Dian Zhang smiled as soon as he saw Jiang Chen, as if all the worries of the past few days had disappeared: "Your Highness, please come in!"

"How is your recovery going?" Jiang Chen asked after entering the room and closing the door.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. My old illness has basically healed." His voice was low and gentle, as if the tea in the cup had become warmer because of his words.

Jiang Chen walked into the room and sat down at the coffee table. He looked into Dianzhang's eyes and felt an inexplicable sense of peace in his heart.

Dianzhang whispered, "Your Highness, I have received a letter from the Western Regions via carrier pigeon. The news is that the Western Regions' royal family surrendered completely a few days ago, and all members of the Western Regions' royal family have been imprisoned. Right now, the Western Regions' national strength is at an end, and it can basically be said that the country has been destroyed."

After hearing this, Jiang Chen's eyes flickered slightly. He felt both relieved about the demise of the Western Regions and worried about the future situation.

Dianzhang continued, "The General has transferred General Mi Hongchun, the Western Guard General, back to the capital. He will depart immediately after General Mi completes his duties in the Western Regions. It's expected that he will depart in about five or six days. Meanwhile, General Zhong Dalu, the Anbei General, has departed from the Western Regions and is heading for the northern frontier."

Hearing the words "Northern Front", Jiang Chen frowned, and a trace of doubt and worry surged in his heart: "Northern Front? Why would Zhong Dalu go to the Northern Front? Shouldn't the battle between Daliang and Beiqiang troops be commanded by the second young master Zhong Xiaodan?" His voice was full of doubts.

Dianzhang shook his head slightly and replied in a low voice, "I don't quite understand either, but there are rumors that General Annan has to return to the capital for urgent matters. If General Annan is not at the northern frontier, the general is afraid that the situation in the north will change."

When he said this, a trace of fear flashed in Dianzhang's eyes, which showed that Dianzhang had witnessed the power of the Black Wolf Cavalry in the past.

Jiang Chen pondered for a moment, and his mind gradually became clear: "It is probably that my father has arranged for Thirteenth Sister to marry the Second Young Master." This judgment made him feel relieved.

Seeing that Jiang Chen was in a good mood, Dianzhang asked, "Your Highness, what about the arrangements for General Xianyu and General Xuanyuan, who were brought back from the Western Regions? The army is discussing this matter, and I'm afraid it will have a significant impact on the situation."

Jiang Chen thought for a moment, his voice steady, "First, we must appease the generals and stabilize their morale. If I can spare some time, I will definitely find a chance to bring them out to prevent further disputes within the court."

"Yeah!" Dianzhang nodded.

Then the two of them talked about some recent situations in the mansion.

Time passed quietly, and three days were gone in the blink of an eye.

During the afternoon of the Dragon Boat Festival, the East Market of Beijing was bustling with colorful lanterns and the sound of firecrackers.

In Dongshikou, there are a wide variety of snack stalls, and the aroma is everywhere: sugar figurines, candied haws... every delicacy is calling out to the taste buds of passers-by.

The market is bustling with people, and the sounds of vendors shouting and stall owners bargaining can be heard, interweaving into a prosperous and lively melody of the city.

In this prosperous scene, the sixteenth prince Jiang Chen stood anxiously in a corner of the East Market Entrance, waiting anxiously and patiently.

The streets are decorated with lights and lanterns hanging high, and the occasional sound of drums coming from the market reminds people of the cruelty of the war in the distance.

After a while, he saw the Thirteenth Princess Jiang Sirou and He Xiaowei walking towards him from a distance.

The two of them came together, laughing and joking, as if they had forgotten all the unhappiness at this moment.

Following closely behind, Annan General Zhong Xiaoshan also hurried over.

"Hello, Sixteen..." Zhong Xiaodan wanted to salute, but was grabbed by Jiang Chen, who signaled him not to salute.

Jiang Chen then jokingly congratulated Zhong Xiaodan, "Now that the emperor has granted me the marriage, Thirteenth Sister is betrothed to you. It seems that from now on, I should call you 'brother-in-law' instead of 'Second Young Master'!"

Before she finished speaking, Jiang Sirou's face immediately turned red, and she lowered her head slightly without saying a word, while He Xiaowei laughed and cheered beside her, and the atmosphere suddenly became relaxed.

"There are many fun places in Dongshikou. Let's go and take a look now!" Jiang Sirou suggested softly, with a rare brightness in her eyes.

He Xiaowei also echoed: "Okay, okay!" The sincere joy in her voice seemed to dispel the gloom of the past few days.

The four of them walked together towards the East City. Jiang Sirou and He Xiaowei walked in front, their steps brisk, their eyes full of longing for the bustling city scene; while Jiang Chen and Zhong Xiaodan walked in unison, chatting as they walked, discussing the current situation.

At the Dengshikou in the East Market, neon lights are flashing, lanterns are hanging high, and it is very lively.

Jiang Chen would occasionally whisper to Zhong Xiaodan about the situation on the northern frontier. Zhong Xiaodan would simply answer, "Currently, Daliang and Northern Qiang are still at a standoff. Although the Black Wolf troops haven't attacked, Daliang has also lost some ground and hasn't recovered it yet."

There was a hint of helplessness in his words, but more of it was a rational analysis of the current situation.

After hearing this, Jiang Chen silently thought to himself, "The situation in the northern border is really so tense. My father and the ministers in the court are really putting a lot of precautions in my assessment..."

The conversation between the two was low and obscure, as if they were both hiding their inner uneasiness.

Walking on the streets of Dengshikou, the evening breeze brought bursts of coolness, which also seemed to blow away some of my inner anxiety.

Jiang Chen tried several times to ask He Xiaowei about what he had discussed with Prime Minister He before, but every time he opened his mouth, He Xiaowei would cleverly change the subject, and her eyes seemed to be deliberately avoiding him, preventing him from touching on that secret past.

Jiang Chen looked at He Xiaowei's subtle expression and felt suspicious in his heart, but he didn't dare to ask any further. He could only find a private opportunity to ask her later.

Walking through this picturesque scenery, Jiang Chen's thoughts remained restless. He pondered the situation of his country and the hidden disputes within the palace, his eyes sometimes solemn, sometimes flashing with a subtle determination.

Zhong Xiaodan occasionally interrupted to briefly introduce the latest intelligence from the northern front: "The situation in the north remains grim. Although there has been no decisive progress between Daliang and Beiqiang, our army remains vigilant." His voice was low and steady, but it failed to completely conceal his inner worries about the unknown situation.

After hearing this, Jiang Chen's eyes flashed with a trace of contemplation: "The situation in the northern border is so complex that it affects the entire region. How can we not be worried?"

Suddenly, the Thirteenth Princess Jiang Sirou bumped into Jiang Chen and said, "Well, since we rarely get to hang out, forget about your family and country! How about we go boating on the river?"