In the years of famine, I was well versed in history and pampered the Northern Army

When the Zhenbei Army rushed back to the imperial city at the fastest speed, they had never been so majestic.

For a whole month, people were running around everywhere in the capital. Even the Empress Dowager realized what was happening after a while and became furious. She scolded everyone who was decorating the imperial city with lanterns and lanterns.

But they all knew in their hearts that the Queen Mother was now at the end of her strength.

Most people only agreed with him on the surface, but they still celebrated in private. They celebrated for a whole month until the Zhenbei Army all returned.

When Lu Yan and his companions returned to the imperial city, although the Empress Dowager and Lu Zhou did not greet them in the palace, the entire street was filled with red and festive cheer.

This street in the middle of the capital is mostly inhabited by wealthy families and there are also many shops. They calculated the date and knew that His Royal Highness Prince Jing would be returning today.

Of course, some people did not have such a miraculous ability, so they asked around, and soon, everyone in the capital knew that they would be back that day.

The food was set up early, and the whole street was filled with banquets prepared for them. It was a scene as if everyone in Yunjin was alive. It had been many years since they had seen such a scene.

In fact, for such a long time, due to heavy taxes, they did not have a good life on weekdays. They even lived in fear of being dragged to the palace to make poisons. They no longer had such abundant fish and meat.

The banquet they prepared to entertain everyone today was even spent with their own money, but so what?

If these things were to be given to the Zhenbei Army, it would be much better than giving them to those poisonous insects in the palace.

When the Zhenbei Army appeared in the imperial city, everyone ran around and shouted. The entire capital had never seen such a prosperous scene.

Lu Yan had to hurry back to the palace, so he didn't respond too much to everyone's enthusiasm.

But these Zhenmei soldiers were different. They were just beggars on weekdays. When they were at the border, although the witch never treated them badly, they were still very busy fighting. How could they have so much time to eat?

So when they saw how everyone on this street treated them, they were so excited that tears almost came to their eyes.

As long as they were seen wearing the uniforms of the Zhenbei Army, even if he had eaten vegetable leaves on the ground in the past, he would be considered very qualified, even capable, and could be easily pulled into the rooms of the shops on both sides of the street as a guest of honor, and they would do everything they could to treat him to fine wine and delicious food.

As long as he wants it all, I can give it to him.

There were 60,000 soldiers in the Zhenbei Army, but now only 50,000 are left. However, when they returned to the capital, each of them was like the most precious person.

At this time, they truly felt the significance of winning for the people of Yunjin.

In the past, when they were on the battlefield, they always felt that their lives were worthless and they had to live in fear of death at any time. But today, when they returned victorious, they saw that the people they protected cherished them so much and kept them in their hearts, they felt that all the suffering and hard work for so long were not in vain.

In fact, it is not just that. Since the people of Yunjin have been oppressed for a long time, everyone knows the significance of this war.

Therefore, if he mentioned in the future that he was a member of the Zhenbei Army, no matter whose house he went to, even to the Duke's Mansion, he would have a meal to eat. And not just a meal, he would even be treated as a very precious person.

When Lu Yan returned to the imperial city, he still faced the Queen Mother and Lu Zhou according to the etiquette of the palace. However, when he came back, the expressions on their faces were already unbearable.

Yeah, how can they still pretend?

My death is approaching soon.

When Lu Yan returned that day, he first went to the harem to pay a visit to the empress dowager.

In fact, before Lu Yan could take action, he saw the Queen Mother sitting alone on the bed, shivering.

"Your son pays respect to Her Majesty the Queen Mother."

The Queen Mother took two steps back, and this time she looked as if she was frightened silly.

Yes, the news that they were about to return victoriously had been reported many days in advance. He had been unable to sleep day and night for such a long time, living in fear of Lu Yan's imminent return.

When Lu Yan said this, even the empress dowager didn't have the heart to reply. However, he didn't wait for the empress dowager to tell him to stand up. He stood up and began to ask about his physical condition in detail.

"Your son has gone to the north. I wonder if the Empress Dowager is in good health?"

After he said this, the Queen Mother still ignored him. He gave her a faint smile, looking very polite.

But this politeness was full of meaning in the eyes of the Queen Mother. When he left, the Queen Mother trembled like a frightened baby bird.

"Jiang Jiang, tell me, am I going to die?"

When the maidservant beside her heard this, she was so scared that she knelt on the ground and kowtowed.

"What are you saying, Queen Dowager? You are the most noble woman in Yunjin. Even if His Royal Highness Prince Jing wins now, what does it matter? What qualifications does he have to take your life, Queen Dowager?"

But Lu Yan didn't care what they were thinking at this time. He turned around and went to his mother's palace.

The Queen Mother waited for so long, and finally her son came back safely. The moment he saw Lu Yan, he burst into tears and threw himself into Lu Yan's arms.

"My son, I have been worried about you for the past few months. If it weren't for Qingyin who has been here to comfort me and tell me about your situation, I would have been so worried that I couldn't sleep day or night. I never thought that you would be able to come back so safely today. It is such a great comfort to your mother."

Her tears fell in big drops, like pearls, each one hitting Lu Yan's heart.

The mother and son had persisted for so long and finally waited for this moment.

The two of them no longer had to look at anyone's eyes, and no longer had to wait for anything.

"Mother, you don't have to wait any longer. I am capable now. I will definitely make sure you and everyone I love live a good life in the future."

The two of them had just been sitting at the table, hand in hand, enjoying dessert and tea.

They were chatting idly while wondering how long it had been since they last saw each other. Only two hours had passed when they heard the palace maids coming hurriedly to kowtow to the Empress and Lu Yan.

"Niangniang, Niangniang..."

When the two men saw the maid on the ground with such an expression, they knew that something unusual must have happened.

Lu Yan looked at her and slowly calmed her down.

"Tell me what you have to say slowly."

"The Empress Dowager...she attempted suicide but failed, and is now in a coma!"