My husband is pure and has few desires, but I gave birth to three children in a row

The atmosphere in the old marquis's yard was very depressing.

After all, I have almost said everything I wanted to ask and say last time.

But I still found a topic and asked if Fu Zhizhe's appointment had been announced.

At the beginning, they only said that I would be transferred back to Beijing, but they didn't say where I would be assigned to.

It's been a while, and it's time for arrangements to be made.

Fu Zhizhe smiled and said, "The appointment came down yesterday, asking me to go to the Ministry of War."

The old marquis frowned. Recently, the imperial treasury has been full and there have been loud calls for war.

Transferring Fu Zhizhe to the Ministry of War, does that mean war is about to begin?

When it comes to important court affairs, the men also have something to talk about.

Fu Zhizhe asked, "Has the situation in the northwest really reached this point?"

Although Fu Zhijian had been in self-reflection for two years, he was still in the capital and had some old friends, so he was well-informed.

He said, "That's right. Since last year, the generals in the court have been calling for war with the foreign Tartars and directly defeating them, so that they won't come to harass the border every autumn and winter and plunder the people. It's impossible to defend against them."

"Nowadays, not only are the military generals in the court calling for war every day, but even many civil officials are echoing them."

"Especially the princes. Prince Shou and Prince Wei are the most proactive. Last month they volunteered to go to the northwest to supervise the war."

The Second Master couldn't help but ask, "What does Your Majesty mean?"

Fu Zhijian said, "Your Majesty has only asked everyone to discuss it and has not expressed his opinion."

I couldn't help but say, "I don't know what your majesty is thinking. If war really is going to start, I'm thinking about getting a job in the army—"

in the palace.

Royal study room.

At this moment, the emperor and Fu Zhiyi were also talking about the situation in the northwest.

"The national treasury is now full. In the past two years, the Jiangnan and Huguang areas have also had good weather and abundant grain storage. If a war really breaks out with the northwest, it will be enough to support us for a year or two."

Fu Zhiyi understood that the emperor actually wanted to start a war.

"Then what is your Majesty still worried about?"

"Who will lead the troops? And the transportation of food and fodder is also of paramount importance."

What else did Fu Zhiyi not understand? Leading troops in battle had nothing to do with him. They just wanted him to be responsible for the transportation of food and supplies.

However, this matter has not yet come to a clear conclusion, and there may still be some disputes, so he needs to have some idea in mind.

So he said honestly: "I understand. If there is anything you need from me, Your Majesty, I will send you anything you want without hesitation."

The emperor nodded with satisfaction.

Signaled Fu Zhiyi to stand up.

Now that we have finished discussing official matters, let’s talk about personal matters.

"Are Le'an and the three children all right?" the emperor asked with a smile.

"Your Majesty, Princess Le'an and her three children are all doing well. Le'an has already sent a letter to the palace and is just waiting to be summoned." Fu Zhiyi answered respectfully.

"Well, you must go back to the Marquis' Mansion to pay your respects to your grandparents today, so go to the palace tomorrow. The Imperial Concubine, Changle, and Qingning all miss her very much. By the way, bring all three children with you." The emperor made the final decision.

What else can Fu Zhiyi say?

They said they planned to go back to Lan’s house tomorrow?

I can only express my gratitude happily.

The emperor has a lot of things to do, and there are still many people outside who want to see him.

He just waved his hand and said, "Alright, go back! You did a good job in Nanwu, go back and wait."

Fu Zhiyi took his leave respectfully.

Outside the door, Prince Jin, Prince Shou, Prince Wei, the Seventh Prince, now Prince Kang, and the Eighth Prince, now Prince Wu, had been waiting for a long time.

Seeing Fu Zhiyi come out, he knew that he was now in the emperor's favor and that he should not be underestimated just because of his young age.

Fu Zhiyi met each of them one by one, and the princes all nodded with a smile.

The Prince of Jin, in particular, stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder affectionately, "Brother Xingnan, it's been over five years since we last met. When you're free, please come to my palace. I've recently acquired a new painting from the previous dynasty, and I'm looking forward to appreciating it with you, Brother Xingnan."

Fu Zhiyi laughed out loud: "I shouldn't have declined the invitation from the King of Jin, but I just returned to the capital and have many things to sort out. When I have some free time, I will definitely come to bother you--"

Without waiting for King Jin to speak, he bowed and said, "Please forgive me, my lords. I have something else to do, so I will go first."

After saying this, he confessed his crime and slipped away.

After Fu Zhiyi walked away, Prince Shou and Prince Wei laughed, "Sixth brother, this Master Fu used to be quite like-minded with you in calligraphy and painting. Why do you avoid him so much now?"

Prince Jin had a smile on his face, but his eyes were cold. He snorted coldly, "Why do you say that, Third Brother and Fourth Brother? Master Fu just returned to the capital, so it's understandable that he might be too busy for a while. I understand."

Having said that, first it was Brother Xingnan, and now it is Lord Fu. Everyone knows that Prince Jin is annoyed.

Prince Kang was young and had a quick temper. "This guy surnamed Fu is so shameless. Sixth brother, remembering our past friendship, gave him face, but he's so good, after being an official for a few days, he's already getting timid."

"Sixth brother, why would you associate with such a villain? I'll find a reason to deal with him someday—"

The King of Wu also agreed with a smile.

Prince Jin snorted coldly and went in first, shaking his sleeves.

Prince Shou and his companions exchanged glances with each other and followed him in without saying anything.

It is said that Fu Zhiyi left the palace and went to the Ningping Marquis Mansion first.

The old marquis wanted to grab Fu Zhiyi and ask him something, but Fu Zhiyi said that the emperor had said in person that he would summon Lu Zhenzhen and her two children to the palace to meet the imperial concubine tomorrow, so they needed to go back early to prepare.

This is the most important thing, so the old marquis could only swallow his words back.

When the people from the second house saw that the third house was about to say goodbye and go home, they naturally said goodbye as well.

After agreeing to get together again in a few days, they set off.

The old lady naturally gave out rewards, so no room was empty.

The Third Master, relying on his son's arrival, teased the old Marquis again: "This old lady has already given a meeting gift. Old Master, this is also the first time you are meeting your great-grandson and great-granddaughter. Don't you want to express your gratitude?"

"Aren't you afraid that such a stingy great-grandfather won't be liked by his great-grandchildren?"

The old marquis's face twitched with anger. He lowered his head to look at the great-grandchildren of the third son's evil family, as well as the several from the second son's family, all of whom were staring at him eagerly.

I was originally planning to refuse to give it out of spite, but now I can't be so angry anymore.

With a wave of his hand, the servants brought out several boxes, one for each room.

"Hurry up and thank great-grandfather." The third master hurriedly signaled his three grandsons to thank him for the reward.

She was already an expert at making bean buns, glutinous rice balls and oranges, and she knelt down quickly to thank the old marquis.

Especially Orange, who sweetly spoke up for the old marquis: "Grandfather, great-grandfather is generous, great-grandfather is not a stingy person."

The old marquis was so happy that his eyes wrinkled with laughter. He said in a strangled voice, "Chengzi is right. Your grandfather's talk is all nonsense. When you have time in the future, I will let you, your mother, and your grandmother take you to visit your great-grandfather."

He took out a small box from his arms and gave it to Orange.