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

The next morning, Lu Yan urgently called all the Zhenbei Army to his presence.

Normally they would get up very early for military training, but this was the first time that His Highness had called them in such a hurry so early.

The letter was delivered by galloping cavalry from the capital last night, so the only people who knew about this were Lu Yan and General Xiao Li.

Today they still didn't know that their prince was about to be urgently recalled to the capital. After all, the emperor had said that Lu Yan had to stay here for a full year. They disliked Lu Yan so much that it was impossible for them to recall him back to the capital just because of the bitter cold at the border.

"Your Highness, is there something you want us to do today?"

These days they have been mining with Nan Xiang's men, and His Highness has also participated in it personally. Gradually, the relationship with these soldiers has become closer, and they dare to speak directly to them.

"I won't hide it from you. I have something important to discuss with you. Last night, the Emperor urgently summoned me back to the capital, so I must rush back today. From now on, all matters in the north will be handed over to General Xiao Li. I hope you will listen to General Xiao Li from now on."

As soon as Lu Yan finished speaking, everyone present fell silent. It took a long time before someone reacted and quickly asked:

"What's going on? Doesn't His Majesty want you to..."

The soldier did not finish his words, but everyone knew what he meant. Everyone knew that the emperor did not care about the life or death of the prince, so why would he summon him back to the capital?

"I don't know. I heard it was to reward me for my contribution to the pacification of the border. But we are now mixed up with the Nanxiang people. If His Majesty knew, it would be a capital crime."

And not only was this a capital crime, but when Lu Yan first came, the emperor did not send anyone to accompany him, because this trip would definitely be dangerous.

He originally wanted Lu Yan to die, but he didn't expect that Lu Yan had not died after such a long time and was still living with the people of Nanxiang.

If His Majesty can get news from the border, it must be because there are spies here. Since there are spies, then I may not know his relationship with the Nanxiang people.

"Your journey is truly dangerous. We are truly worried about you going alone..."

The soldiers below were all Lu Yan's trusted confidants who had been trained by him in the past. How could they bear to watch Lu Yan go to his death?

"You don't have to worry about me. The witch is always keeping an eye on my movements. She won't let me be in danger alone."

Hearing the name of the witch, they finally felt relieved. After all, the witch had saved them from danger many times over such a long time.

"Then... Your Highness, please take care..."

Everyone below had tears in their eyes.

Lu Yan's position in their hearts is like that of a reborn parent. If there is any unusual movement in the court, even if Lu Yan is heartbroken, they are willing to fight him directly.

Anyway, most of them are orphans, and even if they have parents, the priestess can protect them. For His Highness, I will risk my life!

"If anything happens to you, we are willing to fight for you!"

Lu Yan's eyes were red. He was not good at speaking, but now facing this scene, he could only say thank you.

The journey to the capital is likely to be dangerous.

Lu Yan had a bumpy journey, and Chu Qingyin often pestered 101 to use X-ray vision to see Lu Yan's condition.

Even though he was traveling light, many people still recognized him, and he encountered assassination attempts no less than three times along the way.

Although he was able to see through it most of the time with his martial arts skills, there were many times when he was fatally injured. If it weren't for Chu Qingyin's secret protection, he would never have been able to get through it.

When he just returned to the capital, all the civil and military officials lined the streets to welcome him, and the place was decorated with lights and colorful lanterns as if Lu Yan was a great hero.

Although he was indeed a great contributor, Lu Yan knew clearly what kind of person he was in their eyes.

In the current situation, I have no one to turn to, but they are so sad for me.

"General Lu, you're finally back! I never thought you were so formidable. You defeated those barbarians in one fell swoop. Our entire Yunjin relies on you!"

"Yes, you are now famous and renowned throughout the capital. Since you have already driven back the barbarians, why haven't you sent a message to the capital? Don't you know how much the emperor cares about your safety?"

"Yes, His Majesty is so worried about you that he can't eat or drink every day. How come he didn't even think of sending a letter to the capital?"

Now their ability to confuse right and wrong is really too strong.

Everyone knows exactly how he left Beijing, but the words he says now are completely different from before.

He just said a few words casually, but they had ignored his safety and abandoned him to the Northland. Now that he had finally achieved such a great achievement in the Northland, it seemed like his fault.

"you……"

Lu Yan was not very good at talking by nature, and those in front of him were all experienced censors in the court. No matter what he said, they could turn black into white and then throw dirty water on him.

"never mind."

Amidst such a welcome, Lu Yan returned to the capital with an expressionless face.

Nowadays, the empress dowager in the court is the imperial concubine's aunt. The emperor is really incompetent and indulges in wine and women every night. The empress dowager has been ruling the country from behind the curtain. If one person can bring prosperity to the whole family, the status of the imperial concubine will definitely be incomparable.

It’s just a pity for the Empress Dowager, whose position is useless.

It was also hard for Lu Yan, life was so difficult.

"Lu Yan, I heard that you quelled the threat in the north, and I want to reward you greatly!"

The emperor is simple-minded and simply thinks that this is what he should do.

"Cough cough."

But just as he finished saying these words, a few light coughs were heard from behind the curtain.

Even though he was the emperor, he was frightened into silence by these coughs.

At first, the ministers in the court had some speculations about the recall to the capital, but they did not know the empress dowager's specific intention, so no one dared to speak.

The Queen Mother behind the curtain gently stroked her long nails, and then a sharp voice came from behind the curtain:

"Lu Yan, do you admit your guilt?"

All the civil and military officials in the court were shocked.

Anyone with a bit of common sense knew that if he didn't return victorious from this trip, the entire Yunjin people would be buried with him.

But the Queen Mother's power was so deeply intertwined that even if he said it now that there was time to make it known, no one would criticize her.

Lu Yan had been tortured by them for such a long time and no longer wanted to endure it.

But his mother is still in the harem. If he doesn't do well, his mother will probably have to bear very serious consequences for him.

"Lu Yan doesn't know, please tell me clearly, Queen Mother."

"You don't know? Do your mother know?"