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"There are many of them, so I don't need to accompany them."

Lu Zhaoyang spoke in a low voice, his interest somewhat diminished.

"Row!"

Xuan Yuan Chenyu was overjoyed and nodded in agreement.

*

At night, Song Qingqian lay beside Lu Jingchuan, raised her arms to hug him tightly, and whispered:

"You can bring whichever of the children you want, I have no objection. After all, she is your grandmother, and it is only right for her to see you off on your final journey."

Lu Jingchuan nodded and sighed, "Let's go with Junyao and Junze. They're both a bit older, so they can learn more about the situation in the foreign lands, which will be beneficial for their future succession to the throne."

"to make."

Song Qingqian whispered, "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything here. Once Chenyu is fully recovered, I'll have Bei Mu personally escort him back."

"By the way, what do you plan to do about Lan Yue's current situation? She has two perfectly fine children, but she insists on comparing them to Qin Xin in everything. Not only does the child lack confidence, but she's also become somewhat timid and hesitant. If this continues, her mind will become twisted sooner or later. Moreover, I heard from Xie Yue that Yelü Tan has been sleeping in the study for almost half a year. Do you think this can go on?"

Speaking of this, Song Qingqian was speechless. Qi Shuo and Jiang Wanwan were inseparable and now she was pregnant with their third child. How come things turned out so chaotic at Lan Yue? This obsession is really harmful!

Lu Jingchuan frowned, feeling a headache coming on. After a moment of silence, he said regretfully:

"I have indeed given this issue a lot of thought. I plan to take advantage of this trip back to the barbarian lands to transfer the Grand Censor there to assist my elder brother in reforming the new policies in the barbarian lands."

"Moreover, the Imperial Censor has been involved in this new policy reform. Transferring him there can be considered a promotion. I mentioned this proposal to him at noon, and he had no objection."

"My biggest worry is Lan Yue. If she finds out that I have ordered her and her family to relocate to a foreign land, she will definitely harbor resentment. They are all my own siblings, and this is a helpless move on my part."

Song Qingqian said sadly, "A wife should follow her husband's wishes. As long as Yelü Tan is willing, this matter is not up to her. Besides, she has been confused for so long, she should wake up by now. Out of sight, out of mind. If she keeps making trouble, it will be only a matter of time before Yelü Tan takes a concubine."

"Besides, I'm planning to arrange Qinxin's marriage with Junyao when she comes of age. After all, they've been childhood sweethearts and have a good relationship."

After a moment of surprise, Lu Jingchuan chuckled and said, "Junyao told you? I didn't realize he liked Qinxin. It's Qinxin who's always following him around."

"Of course it goes without saying. I am his own mother. How could he hide anything from me? Besides, Qinxin is both literate and martial at such a young age. Looking at the whole of Nanyuan, which noble lady can compare to her? She is a perfect match for our Junyao."

Song Qingqian smiled as she spoke. She liked Qinxin very much; she was beautiful, had a cheerful personality, and most importantly, her son liked her.

Lu Jingchuan nodded in agreement, covering his mouth and laughing, "A few days ago, those old ministers in the court submitted a memorial saying that the Crown Prince's education should start as early as possible, but I rejected it."

"Now that I think about it, those old ministers were right. When I return from the barbarian lands this time, I will have to make some arrangements for the two brothers, at least let them understand."

Song Qingqian instantly became interested, nestled against his chest, and pressed on with the question:

"Then tell me, how old were you when you started learning about these things?"

After pretending to ponder for a moment, Lu Jingchuan's eyebrows curved into crescent moons, and a smile played on his lips as he said:

“He was a little older than the two of them. Actually, it was very simple back then. My father just had someone bring me two picture books. Later, when the Japanese pirates invaded, I was in a hurry to go to the battlefield, so the matter was dropped.”

"Later I learned that it was probably because my father was more reserved. All three of us brothers were born this way. My mother even tried to arrange for my eldest brother to have a concubine, but my eldest brother was only focused on studying the classics and wasn't that enthusiastic about it, so he gave up."

"However, as princes, it is good for Junyao and Junze to learn about this sooner rather than later. I respect their wishes."

"Jingchuan, it is their honor to have a loving father like you."

Song Qingqian said with deep emotion, "You have educated them very well. You didn't see it today, but I was truly amazed by Junyao!"

"Qianqian, you're great too!"

"I will be leaving tomorrow. You will need to handle everything here personally. If you encounter any difficulties, you can consult Qi Shuo."

Lu Jingchuan, still worried, instructed, "My second brother and Yanshu went back to discuss it tonight. Whether they'll take the child or not is still uncertain. If they don't, you'll have to help look after the child."

Zhirou might be sent to Yanshu's second brother's place. If Dong'er isn't suitable, then bring him into the palace so he can be with Yi'er.

Song Qingqian nodded and smiled, "Don't worry about these little things. Even if you didn't say anything, I would have brought them over. Besides, it'll be more lively in the palace with more children."

"As for you two, you must be careful on the road. This is the first time these two children have traveled so far, and I really feel a little uneasy about it."

"With me here, what are you worried about? Besides, I went to the battlefield when I was their age. Children need more experience to grow up faster."

As Lu Jingchuan spoke, he hugged her tighter, placed a kiss on her brow, and chuckled softly:

"Once they are capable of handling things on their own, I can completely let go, and then we can leave the palace and enjoy ourselves."

Song Qingqian nodded and smiled brightly, "Then, judging by appearances, do we have to wait another ten years?"

"Thinking about it, it really takes a long time. By then, we'll be old..."

Lu Jingchuan laughed as he spoke, saying, "Even when we're old, I'll still take you to travel all over this beautiful land. Then we'll be a pair of immortal lovers, living a carefree and happy life!"

"Hmm, just thinking about it is wonderful~"

The next day.

The procession returning to attend the funeral had gathered at the palace gates early on, and Song Qingqian personally saw them off.

Yelü Tan wanted Lu Lanyue to get off the carriage and say goodbye to Song Qingqian, since they might not see each other again until next year.

Lu Lanyue stubbornly refused, and Yelü Tan felt somewhat embarrassed. He explained in a deep voice:

"Third sister-in-law, don't be angry with Lanyue. She just hasn't figured it out yet. She'll be fine in a while."

Song Qingqian nodded and said helplessly, "It's okay, I understand. Be careful on the road."

"Okay, goodbye, Third Sister-in-law!"

Through the carriage curtains, Song Qingqian saw Lu Lanyue, whose eyes were red and swollen from crying. She had watched this child grow up, and she sincerely hoped that she would get better.

Seven years have passed in the blink of an eye.

The coming-of-age ceremonies of Princesses Zhaoyang and Chenxi were celebrated throughout the country.

On that day, Xuanyuan Chenyu personally arrived at the palace with congratulatory gifts and a letter of betrothal.

Song Qingqian knew that the two had been corresponding for the past few years, and since her daughter was willing, she had no objections.

Furthermore, Xuanyuan Chenyu is now acting swiftly and decisively, having already purged the court and taken all power back into his own hands.

Bei Dai also sent her a letter, saying that she had been looking forward to Zhao Yang's coming of age and the marriage between the two countries for many years.

Although Lu Jingchuan was unwilling for his daughter to marry so far away, Zhaoyang was so stubborn that he had no choice but to agree to the marriage.

Three months later, Princess Zhaoyang married into the Dongling Kingdom and became its empress.

King Anlin and his wife, along with their son Li Dongheng, went to Dongling Kingdom to visit their relatives as part of the wedding procession.

The following spring.

Lu Jingchuan then formally passed the throne to Crown Prince Lu Junyao. After assisting him for another six months, he had no more worries and simply let go of the reins.

Before leaving the palace, the two decided to visit Zhaoyang in Dongling Kingdom first, since it had been quite a long time since they had seen each other after their marriage, and they missed her quite a bit.

Over the years, the Kingdom of Dongling has undergone tremendous changes. Everywhere you look, there is prosperity and the people live in peace and contentment!

Seeing that Zhaoyang was happy and living a carefree life, the two were finally at ease and resumed their journey...

Life's journey is long, both slow and brilliant!

Thank goodness it's you, it's always been you!!

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