The prince stepped on me to get to the top, I angrily flirted with the enemy's hostage

The emperor's face froze, and he understood the meaning behind her words.

He stopped fussing over her and issued the imperial decree without delay.

"There is war at the border, and the desert people are coming in force. The Shangfu Zhechou Duwei is here to receive orders."

A younger middle-aged man stepped forward and bowed respectfully, "I am here."

"I give you 40,000 cavalrymen to lead and support the border. The Central Commandery Commandant will command 10,000 men to form the left and right wings. You will set out today."

The two adults were stunned for a moment, then knelt down to receive the imperial edict.

Coming out of the hall, civil and military officials walked past Su Rou. She looked at the dark sky, feeling extremely sad.

Can't the emperor make decisions quickly and efficiently?

I think the news of today's morning court session will spread throughout the capital within half a day...

She had to think of a way to prevent the General's Mansion from being pushed to the forefront by the Emperor.

Su Rou sighed.

"Arou, wait."

Just as she was about to step down the stairs, a voice suddenly called her from behind.

Her nickname is Arou. Some of my father's colleagues have watched her grow up since she was a child, so they also call her by this name.

Su Rou turned her head and found that the person calling her was General Ning Yuan.

Su Rou bowed respectfully, "General, why did you call me?"

General Ningyuan was named Gongsun Yang, and he was one of the very few military generals in the court who had a faction.

In the early years, when the Queen and the Jiang family were in their prime, he was a supporter of the Prince's faction.

But in the final analysis, their General's Mansion maintained a neutral stance from beginning to end, and even if they were dissatisfied, they could not say anything with a clear conscience.

Gongsun Yang said, "During this morning's court session, the Emperor was concerned for General Su's safety, so he was a little anxious. The Right Prime Minister beside him might have spoken without thinking, so don't take it to heart."

Su Rou frowned slightly. What does this mean?

Are you afraid that she will turn around and attack the Right Prime Minister with resentment?

Su Rou said, "I naturally know the emperor's good intentions."

Seeing that she wasn't angry, Gongsun Yang smiled and said, "My little girl has been talking about you these past few days. You haven't been to the mansion to look for her since you became a lieutenant. She was still talking about her yesterday, and asked me to invite you to come if I see you today."

Su Rou got an official position in this life and did not stay with Xie Yuan, so she naturally moved further away from the women in the capital.

But she didn't become a captain just yesterday. It took such a long time for her to come to find her. I'm afraid she has other intentions.

Su Rou said, "I'm busy."

She said this and turned to leave.

Gongsun Yang grabbed Su Rou's sleeve, looked around with a strange look, lowered his voice and moved forward.

"The Emperor is now eyeing the General's Mansion covetously. If you don't go, the Emperor will naturally have other ways to suppress you."

I don't know whether this sentence is a reminder or a threat.

Su Rou broke free from his hand and said, "Of course I know this, so please don't worry about it, General."

Isn’t the emperor’s meaning very clear today?

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the emperor sent a Shangfu Zhechou Duwei and a Zhongfu Zhechou Duwei, which simply meant that he didn't want my father to come back.

And no matter what General Ningyuan's purpose is, if my father comes back, he will be able to have a good life in their general's mansion.

Su Rou returned to the mansion in a carriage. As soon as she entered the house, the maid hurried over to report, "Miss, Miss Yuan has been waiting for you for quite some time."

Su Rou looked in the direction the maid had invited her to. Yuan Wen leaned on the threshold of the main hall and waved at her.

Su Rou said, "Last time, my mother was bullied by the Queen at the palace banquet. I have been wanting to find you to thank you for speaking up for her."

Yuan Wen was stunned and said, "Did the Madam tell you? It's not a big deal. I brought some gifts today. I heard your mother wasn't doing well, so I wanted to come and see her."

Su Rou said, "She had some problems, but I have resolved the problem with the Queen. However, it will take some time for her to get over it."

Yuan Wen took her arm and said, "I have some strange and bizarre things here. I'll have someone send them over to cheer you up."

Su Rou said, "If you can come and see her, I think she will feel better."

Yuan Wen said, "Actually, I came here today for another thing..."

Yuan Wen looked hesitant, as if he was struggling over whether to tell her or not.

Su Rou said, "What's wrong?"

Yuan Wen said, "There's a war in the north, and my caravan is quite large... so I'll probably be away for a while. Chinese New Year is coming up soon, and I can't let anything happen to them or make their loved ones cry. I have to be responsible for them, but I'll return once I get them to safety."

Su Rou said, "Return? Why come back? Wait until my father drives away the desert people before coming back."

It turns out Yuan Wen came to say goodbye to her today...

Su Rou was indeed reluctant to leave.

Yuan Wen said, "It's too hard for you to face them alone. Although I can't do much, as long as I'm here, if any of the powerful people in the Northern Capital want to bully you, they will have to look at our Jade House for respect."

Yuan Wen had helped her look after the general's mansion when she left the capital, and she hadn't repaid him for that favor yet.

Su Rou said, "Where are you going?"

Yuan Wen said, "Let's go to the South Country, that place is still safer at the moment."

When Su Rou heard about Nan Guo, she suddenly had a bold idea...

"I can send someone to escort you there, but can you do me a favor? My mother and Second Madam are not in good condition. I want them to go to the Southern Kingdom with your caravan. Coincidentally, when I first met you in the Southern Kingdom... I bought a house there, right?"

Yuan Wen said, "Do you want them to live in the South? You can take them out of the city, but then there will only be you and your elder brother left in the mansion... Wouldn't that mean you'll be left alone..."

Yuan Wen was worried from the beginning to the end that leaving her alone in the capital would make her too lonely.

She really is to this friend...

Su Rou said, "Don't worry about me. My eldest brother is here with me. If you agree to ask them to come along, I will start preparing."

Yuan Wen nodded, "Okay, but you don't need to prepare anything. We have everything in Yufang, and we can feed a few more mouths on the road."

Su Rou smiled and saw Yuan Wen off.

Su Rou turned around and went to Su's yard.

If you want to send them away, you have to tell them about this in advance.

Su's originally gentle features had become even more haggard in the past few days, making her look even more pitiful.

Su frowned, "Ask us to go to the Southern Kingdom? Ah Rou... Mother doesn't want to leave. The one who worries Mother the most right now is you."

Su Rou had actually thought from the beginning that she might need to spend some time talking about the advantages of the Southern Country, but she didn't expect that the Su family would directly refuse.