Her elder sister steals her husband? She marries the God of War and is pampered beyond measure!

Chapter 312 The Prince of Qin Listening to the Chapter

Get straight to the point.

Murong Jing did not answer, but asked instead, "Did the Empress Dowager send you back?"

Yu Lin paused for a moment, then said, "Yes."

Yu Lin's feelings for the Empress were complicated.

The Empress was his own aunt, and she treated him exceptionally well. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the Empress treated him like her third son.

Therefore, Yu Lin used to treat the Empress with respect and gratitude.

Unfortunately, that incident happened in the middle, and in order to protect the Second Princess's reputation and to save face for the royal family, he had no choice but to suffer injustice.

From then on, Yu Lin harbored resentment in his heart.

For the first few years, he respected and loved the Empress as his mother, even more so than his own mother. The Empress's affection and Emperor Moyao's high regard made him feel that he would not be the one who was wronged when that incident happened.

Who knew that no matter how good the relationship is, it can't compare to that of one's own children?

Emperor Moyao ultimately chose to protect the second princess, and the empress did not fight for him.

It was during the most passionate years of their lives, and they easily harbored resentment.

However, looking back after many years, Yu Lin found that the resentment had faded.

Therefore, he obeyed the Empress's request and returned to the capital.

Murong Jing also knew the truth about what happened back then, and said at this moment, "Don't blame your mother. She couldn't help you with what happened back then."

Yu Lin smiled, indicating his understanding.

At that time, the relationship between the Empress and Emperor Moyao was at its worst, so the Empress hoped that he could marry the Second Princess and consolidate her position as Empress through a marriage between relatives.

At that time, the second princess was Emperor Moyao's most beloved daughter, and also a beautiful princess.

Looking back now, Yu Lin realized that Emperor Mo Yao's decision to send the second princess to marry into Dongli was indeed the maximum he could do.

So he said, "Alright, let's not talk about the past, let's talk about the present. What exactly is the reason for summoning me back?"

Murong Jing gestured for Yu Lin to look at the map on the wall and said, "Currently, the four kingdoms of Yanxue, Liuxia, Dongli, and Beiyuan are making moves. Liuxia and Yanxue have secretly formed an alliance. Beiyuan and Dongli have always been at odds, but each has its own plans. The reason I brought you back is to have you stationed in Xuelan City."

Xuelan City is a border city between Yunmo and Dongli.

Yu Lin was taken aback. "What if Bei Yuan and Dong Li launch an attack at the same time?"

"nothing."

Murong Jing leaned closer to the map and pointed towards the Northern Frontier. "Su Yuandao will be stationed here. You only need to guard Xuelan City. There are constant conflicts between Beiyuan and Dongli, but as long as the two countries have not resolved their differences, there is nothing to fear."

Yu Lin frowned: "How can we guarantee that the two countries won't reconcile their differences?"

Murong Jing glanced back at the map and said, "This is why I brought you back."

Yu Lin frowned even more deeply. Did this mean he should find a way to cut off any possible contact between the two countries?

It's not that it's impossible, it's just that it's not an easy task.

After a moment of silence, Yu Lin asked, "How many troops does Xuelan City have?"

"Two hundred thousand, I can send another one hundred thousand."

Yu Lin glanced at the map. "How long are we going to hold out?"

Murong Jing pushed his wheelchair back to the desk and said, "Wait until I capture Yanxue."

Yu Lin knew this time wouldn't be long. Last time Yunmo fought Yanxue, Yanxue was defeated with lightning speed.

Even if Yanxue came prepared this time, she won't be able to hold out for long.

So Yu Lin agreed, "Okay."

Murong Jing was surprised that Yu Lin agreed so quickly. The Second Princess is now the Crown Princess of Dongli, and if Yu Lin were to avoid or hold a grudge, it would mean he doesn't want to have anything to do with her anymore.

If he agrees to guard Xuelan City, he will inevitably come into contact with the Crown Prince of Dongli.

Just as Murong Jing was about to say something, Yu Lin said again, "You'd better assign me a good strategist. I've forgotten almost everything I learned before."

"No problem, is there anything else you need?"

Yu Lin frowned and thought for a moment, then said, "You're in Yanxue, Su Yuandao is in the Northern Frontier, so who's on Liuxia's side?"

Murong Jing said, "Su Mobai."

Yu Lin paused for a moment, feeling somewhat surprised, yet also feeling that this was how it should be.

Speaking of which, Su Mobai was Yu Lin's idol back then. Yu Lin had witnessed Su Mobai's impressive performance of winning the top score in two subjects and had secretly been thinking about how to emulate Su Mobai.

Who knew that fate would play such a cruel trick on us in the end?

Yu Lin wasn't stupid. He knew Su Mobai's identity; he was just a Vice Minister of War with no real military power. Since Su Mobai was in charge of Liuxia, it meant that Murong Jing had relinquished some of his military power.

So Yu Lin bluntly asked, "How many troops did you give Su Mobai? Aren't you afraid he's unreliable?"

In Yu Lin's eyes, he was, after all, the Empress's nephew and Murong Jing's cousin, one of his own, someone he could trust. But Su Mobai…

The only connection Su Mobai has with Murong Jing is Su Mowan.

Murong Jing knew what Yu Lin meant and said in a deep voice, "Su Mobai is the most suitable candidate. Entrusting Liuxia to him is more reliable than entrusting it to anyone else."

Murong Jing did not intend to tell Yu Lin Su Mobai's identity; the fewer people who knew before Liuxia was captured, the better.

Since Murong Jing spoke with such certainty, Yu Lin saw no need to worry. He prepared to get up and leave, saying, "Tell me everything you need to say. It will be difficult to communicate once you leave."

So Murong Jing gave him the military token and explained how to use it and who to contact, giving him all the instructions he had thought of beforehand.

Yinshuang returned to the manor before Feng Yue. Knowing that Su Mowan must be in Fenghua Palace, she went directly back to Huangfeng Garden.

Upon entering Huangfeng Garden, Yinshuang saw Xiaoyun and Qinghe embroidering together again, and she knew that Qinghe must not have heard about Consort Su's miscarriage.

Qinghe, who was embroidering, immediately stood up when she saw Yinshuang enter. She rushed over and asked with wide eyes, "Weren't you supposed to return to the manor last night? Why are you only back today?"

As Qinghe spoke, she glanced towards Yinshuang's door and, before Yinshuang could answer, asked again, "Where is Consort Su? Why didn't she come back with us?"

Yinshuang glanced at Xiaoyun and said to Qinghe, "Last night, Consort Su was attacked and injured. She lost her child and is now in Fenghua Palace, where the Prince is with her."

"The baby is gone?!"

Qinghe was stunned for a while before she finally said, "How could it be gone? I was hoping that Consort Su would give birth to a fair-skinned baby. I had already embroidered several pieces..."

At this point, Qinghe quickly asked, "How is Consort Su? Is she alright?"

"It's alright, nothing will happen with the prince by your side."

Xiaoyun, who was standing nearby, was also shocked by the news. She put down the embroidery she was holding and wanted to go over and ask, but she felt that she was not qualified to ask, so she could only stand there at a loss.

Qinghe thought for a moment and decided to go to Fenghua Palace to take a look. Yinshuang did not stop her and let her go.

After Qinghe left, Yinshuang said to Xiaoyun, "I have something to tell you."

Xiaoyun was clearly surprised and hesitated for a moment before saying, "You...you go ahead, I'm listening."

Yinshuang said in a low voice, "Do you want to see your young lady? She's leaving for Jiangnan first thing tomorrow morning, so pack your things tonight."

Xiaoyun was stunned by the news and stood there for a long time before she stared wide-eyed and said, "What...what did you say? See Miss?"

"Yes, you can see your young lady. You can see her first thing tomorrow morning."

Xiaoyun could hardly believe what she was hearing; her fingers trembled slightly. "My young lady...she..."

Seeing that she looked like she had been struck by lightning, Yinshuang said, "Your young lady is fine, but you must not reveal this news, otherwise it will harm your young lady."

"How could you be alright after falling from such a high cliff?" Xiaoyun clearly still didn't believe it.

Having no other choice, Yinshuang briefly recounted what had happened to Xiaoyun, then patted Xiaoyun on the shoulder and said, "I've conveyed the message to you. Now it's up to you to prepare. Remember, you absolutely mustn't show any unusual behavior."

Xiaoyun's eyes widened in surprise, and she exclaimed excitedly, "So it was all Consort Su's idea! No wonder, no wonder Consort Su told me before that she would have news of Miss when she returned!"

Seeing her agitation, Yinshuang smiled and said, "What you need to do now is to quietly go back and pack up. By the way, keep your mistress's matter a secret from Qinghe for now, don't let her know."

Xiaoyun is now living with Qinghe, and Yinshuang is afraid that Xiaoyun might get carried away and end up with Qinghe.

It's not that I don't trust Qinghe, it's just that Qinghe sometimes speaks without thinking, and it would be troublesome if she accidentally said something.

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At Fenghua Palace, Su Mowan was enjoying the medicine bowl that Wei Mama had brought her for the second time when she heard Qinghe's shout from outside.

Qinghe learned from the maid at the door that Su Mowan was the only one in the room at this time.

Su Mowan poured the remaining medicine from the bottom of the bowl into her mouth, and immediately felt so bitter that she felt terrible. She handed the bowl back to Granny Wei and said in a slightly raised voice, "Qinghe, come in."

Qinghe pushed open the door and came in. When she saw that Granny Wei was also there, she called out to Granny Wei. When she saw the empty medicine bowl in Granny Wei's hand, Qinghe's eyes reddened.

"Consort Su, are you... are you alright?"

Upon seeing Qinghe's expression, Granny Wei quickly coughed and said, "Qinghe, Consort Su is perfectly fine. Why did you come to see her or what brings you here?"

It took Qinghe a while to realize that what Granny Wei meant was that she shouldn't mention the fact that her child was gone.

This will provoke Consort Su.

Qinghe quickly changed the subject, saying, "Didn't Yinshuang say that the Prince was with you? Why can't we see him?"

Su Mowan's gaze suddenly slid towards the door, a faint smile appearing on her lips.

"Look, isn't that your prince?"

Qinghe turned around in surprise and saw her prince coming in through the door, his gaze locked with that of Consort Su.

Qinghe wanted to pay her respects, but felt it was a bit inappropriate, so she simply skipped the greeting altogether.

With a smile on her face, Granny Wei, holding a plate in one hand and pulling Qinghe aside with the other, made room for her in front of the bed and said, "Your Highness has finally returned. This old servant and Qinghe will take our leave now."

Qinghe was completely bewildered. She had just arrived and had only managed to say one sentence before she was about to be dragged out!

Seeing Qinghe's blank expression, Granny Wei quickly winked and made some gestures. Qinghe then understood and quickly took her leave with Granny Wei.

After the two left and closed the door, Su Mowan looked at Murong Jing and said, "Why so fast?"

Murong Jing looked at the man and said, "Didn't you tell me to come back sooner?"

"..."

So obedient?

Does that mean if we tell them not to come back, they just won't?