I fulfilled the female supporting role's wish and I succeeded

In the evening, the sky gradually darkened, and the cold wind swept the remaining clouds and whistled over the eaves of Sheng Mansion.

Lin Changfeng returned from the palace exhausted, followed by a small figure, who was the crown prince.

Both of them looked anxious and walked hurriedly, not even bothering to brush off the dust on their robes.

Lin Qinshuang stepped forward, but before she could speak, she was interrupted by Chang Feng.

"Mother, is Brother Changze back?"

Chang Feng's tone was urgent, with a hint of excitement and anticipation in his eyes.

The little prince's face was also full of anticipation, his eyes fixed on Lin Qinshuang.

Seeing this, Lin Qinshuang was confused, but she didn't ask any more questions. She just smiled and nodded.

"Yes, Nagasawa just came back and is resting in his room."

Before he finished speaking, Chang Feng ran towards Lin Changze's courtyard like an arrow, and the little prince followed closely behind him. The two figures disappeared into the twilight.

Lin Qinshuang looked at the backs of the two people leaving, frowned slightly, and thought to herself: Seeing how anxious he looks, could something important have happened?

She turned around and told Xue Niang, "Go prepare some exquisite snacks and hot tea. I'll personally deliver them to Changze."

Xue Niang stepped back, and Lin Qinshuang turned and went into the kitchen, selecting the ingredients herself with skillful and elegant movements.

Soon, Xue Niang came in with steaming snacks and fragrant hot tea.

Lin Qinshuang took the tray and walked towards Lin Changze's courtyard with light steps.

The cold wind blew her silk cloak, making a rustling sound.

She quickened her pace, but her mind was full of thoughts.

When I arrived at Lin Changze's courtyard, before I even entered the door, I heard a heated discussion between Changfeng and the little prince coming from inside the house.

Lin Qinshuang pushed the door open and walked in, only to see that the room was brightly lit. Changfeng and the little prince were sitting around the table, talking in low voices with Lin Changze. The expressions of the three of them looked particularly solemn.

Lin Qinshuang placed the snacks and hot tea on the table and spoke softly, "Changze, Changfeng, and His Royal Highness, you must be hungry. Eat something first to warm yourself up."

The three of them then noticed Lin Qinshuang's arrival and stood up to greet her.

The young prince's eyes were deep and firm, and he was the first to break the silence: "Changze, you and I were born in this chaotic world. We have witnessed the mountains and rivers being torn apart, and the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun have long been in the hands of the enemy. Whenever I think of it, my heart is torn apart."

Changze frowned slightly and sighed softly: "Your Highness, the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun are strategically located and have been controlled by the Northern Di for many years. It will be difficult to reclaim them."

"The Northern Di cavalry are fierce and are defending the pass. If we rush in rashly, we'll probably suffer heavy losses."

The young prince suddenly stood up, his expression excited: "Precisely because it is difficult, we must do it!"

"The Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun are the barrier of our Central Plains. If we lose them, the gates to the north will be wide open, and the people will never have peace."

"Although the imperial court is now safe and sound, we cannot sit idly by. If this continues, the country will no longer be a country."

Changze also slowly stood up, paced back and forth in thought for a moment, then said, "You are absolutely right, but we need to take a long-term view."

"The most urgent task is to reorganize the army and train martial arts to improve our combat effectiveness."

"Furthermore, we need to recruit talented people, especially those who are familiar with the geography and customs of the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. Only in this way can we know both ourselves and the enemy."

Chang Feng nodded, a glimmer of hope in his eyes: "Yes, we can also secretly contact the loyal and righteous people in the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun to cooperate with us from inside and outside."

"I heard that in the land of Yanyun, there are still many kind-hearted people with lofty ideals who miss their homeland and long day and night to return to the embrace of the Central Plains."

The little prince's brows relaxed slightly: "This is a very good plan."

"However, all of this requires time and opportunity. Furthermore, opinions within the court are divided, and the pro-peace faction is putting up many obstacles. How can we convince His Majesty and the ministers to support our plan?"

Changze clenched his fists and said resolutely: "If Your Majesty can see the situation clearly, he will understand the importance of taking back the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun."

"As for the ministers, we should use our sincere hearts to explain the reasons and emotions to them, and explain the benefits and disadvantages."

"If necessary, I am willing to pledge my own reputation and future, just to see that the land of Yanyun returns to the territory of the Song Dynasty."

Chang Feng looked at Chang Ze's determined look, and a surge of blood surged in his heart: "Okay, Chang Ze, since you are so determined, I will definitely walk shoulder to shoulder with you."

Lin Qinshuang listened quietly to the conversation between the three people, feeling a lot of emotions in her heart.

She looked at these passionate young people, with a hint of relief and worry in her eyes.

She knew that what they were talking about concerned the fate of the country and their own future.

She took a deep breath and a gentle smile appeared on her face: "Okay, you must be hungry, come and eat something to fill your stomach."

"Since you all want to make a career so much, I support you."

"But you also have to take care of yourselves and don't rush things."

As Lin Qinshuang spoke, she distributed the snacks to the three people one by one and personally poured them hot tea.

Inside the house, the aroma of tea wafts through the air and the dim sum is exquisite, but the atmosphere is still solemn.

Changze picked up the teacup, took a sip, and looked at Changfeng and the little prince with a firm gaze.

"Thank you, aunt."

"I have already discussed this with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. From now on, we will secretly accumulate strength and wait for the opportunity."

"Chang Feng, you are in the palace, so you must pay more attention to the court's movements, especially those officials who advocate peace. Their actions are crucial to our plan."

Chang Feng nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, Brother Changze, I will definitely be careful."

The young prince also had a solemn expression: "Nagaze, I will also do my best to persuade father and win his support."

"As long as we work together, we will be able to recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun and restore the glory of the Song Dynasty."

Lin Qinshuang looked at the three people and prayed silently in her heart, hoping that they could successfully realize their ambitions, and also hoping that the precarious Song Dynasty could usher in a brand new future.

As the night deepened and the cold wind still howled, the lights in the house seemed particularly warm, illuminating the faces of the three young people and the burning fire of hope in their hearts.

As night fell completely, lanterns were lit throughout the princess's mansion, and the flickering candlelight illuminated the deep courtyard.

Lin Qinshuang walked slowly back to her courtyard, and Xuenniang followed closely behind, serving her carefully.

As I stepped into the room, warmth hit me in the face, dispelling some of the coldness.

Lin Qinshuang waved away Xue Niang and sat alone on the soft couch by the window, letting her thoughts drift away.

The passionate words of the three young men in Lin Changze's room just now kept echoing in his mind.

That deep patriotism and that ambition to recover lost territory deeply touched her.

She was certainly proud of their ambitions, but she was also vaguely worried.

After all, they are too young, and their ideas, although good, are too idealistic.

If he relied solely on his passion, it would be difficult for him to gain a foothold in this treacherous court, let alone realize his ambition of recovering the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun.

Lin Qinshuang sighed softly and rubbed her eyebrows gently with her slender fingers.

No, she couldn't let them act rashly like this. She had to find a way to help them.