Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 181
Chapter 181 War
“Reference?” Qiao Yunxi raised his eyebrows and deliberately handed the letter to Zhong Chenglin. “Then keep it. In the future, we’ll have to rely on it to travel in Jianghu.”
Zhong Chenglin smiled embarrassedly. “Qiao Qiao, I don’t have anything to tidy up. Leave it with me. I don’t know when I’ll lose it. You keep it first. When there’s a need, we’ll take it out to tidy it up and use it as a reference.”
He was still tidying up!
Think of this as an omnipotent manual.
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Capital, mansion of Marquis Ding Guo.
Ms. Feng was half-leaning on the couch of the imperial concubine. Feng Jiaojiao held the beauty’s hammer intimately as she helped Ms. Feng beat his leg and talked about interesting things in the capital.
“Auntie, has second cousin written recently?” Feng Jiaojiao asked without a word.
As soon as he mentioned his most valued eldest son, Ms. Feng smiled. “That kid has a conscience. He doesn’t leave a letter every half a month.” I had something delivered the other day-some new suits, some desserts he liked to eat. “I wonder how long he will be staying in Jincheng. He is from a remote area in the poor countryside. He can’t eat well and sleep well. He has to be busy everyday. I’m worried that he doesn’t have anyone close to him.”
“Auntie,” Feng Jiaojiao comforted, “Second cousin is going to do something big. Third prince left second cousin in Shu Prefecture with a heavy responsibility, which shows that he trusts second cousin’s ability. In the future, third prince will succeed, and second cousin may be able to surpass uncle.”
“I would rather that child stay idle in the capital than suffer there alone.”
“Second cousin is someone with great ambitions.”
Feng Jiaojiao was very talkative. Ms. Feng listened and the arrogance on her face became more and more obvious. “Brother, I am also gratified.” You also know what’s going on in the manor. Why hasn’t your uncle invited Crown Prince Feng all these years? Isn’t he the one from the Eastern Campus? Even if your uncle thinks highly of your second cousin, the Crown Prince will not fall for him. “Originally, I thought that the young man from the Eastern Campus had already arrived at the southern border. It was only a matter of time before he died at the hands of the barbarians. Who knew that that damn brat was lucky? He had lived for so long, and his merits were piled up one by one. Under such circumstances, your uncle cannot invite your second cousin, Prince Feng.”
Ms. Feng sighed.
Yuan Pai suppressed her by one head. Now, Yuan Pai’s son was still suppressing her son. How could she be willing?
‘”Auntie, this matter can’t be rushed. Has there been less rumors outside these past few years?” Uncle forced down the invitation under pressure, indicating that he was looking towards you and Second Cousin. ”
Madam Feng nodded in relief, “That’s true. In the end, Lord Marquis has been protecting us all these years.”
“So, aunt, you should be more at ease,” Feng Jiaojiao said. “Second cousin wants to prove his ability, not just rely on uncle.”
‘”How could I not know that? That’s why I didn’t restrain him. But he has been by my side since he was young, and he hasn’t suffered outside. He’s alone outside, and no one is taking care of him. What if his body hurts? Even if there’s a servant following him, how can a man have a woman’s delicate mind?”
Feng Jiaojiao answered absent-mindedly, her heart racing.
Her previous thoughts were on her eldest cousin, and she knew that she would attract her aunt’s dissatisfaction. However, her eldest cousin was the eldest son of the first wife of Marquis Ding Guo. In the future, she would inherit her eldest cousin’s title. Moreover, her eldest cousin was born with outstanding talent. He had already made outstanding contributions at such a young age. Even if his uncle was desperately suppressing his eldest cousin, his position would sooner or later be his eldest cousin the future.
Not to mention Big Cousin’s righteous identity, even Marquis Zhen Yuan couldn’t afford to offend Uncle. This was the most troubling part for Uncle.
But now, Second Cousin followed Third Highness. Among the princes, Third Highness was the most valued by His Majesty.
His Highness the Third Prince’s mother was Consort Cao. She was someone at the top of His Majesty’s heart. If it wasn’t for the fact that Consort Cao’s family didn’t have enough status, it would have been time to call her “Empress Cao”. Although Cao Guifei did not have the title of “Empress”, she still exercised the Empress’ rights.
Feng Yin is in my hand, I have the harem!
The Empress had lived in seclusion for a long time. The Emperor had not stepped into the Empress’ bedroom for so many years. If it weren’t for the stubbornness in the court, the Emperor would have made His Highness the third prince long ago.
Over the years, the Emperor had assigned many important matters to His Highness the Third Prince to deal with. One was to allow him to accumulate experience, and the other was to help him establish his prestige and reputation.
Now that Second Cousin is working with His Highness Third Prince, then …
Feng Jiaojiao rolled her eyes obscurely, thinking that she should think about it carefully.
On the other side, Madam Feng was still saying, “Taking advantage of my free time, there are some things that should be put on the agenda.”
Feng Jiaojiao’s heart trembled.
Something?
Naturally, it was about finding a wife for his second cousin.
Auntie’s heart was high and she wanted to suppress her cousin. Especially when it came to her second cousin’s marriage, Auntie was very picky. She had begun to look at each other a few years ago. Everything she could think of, from family background to status in the court, from appearance to learning methods, was listed on paper. She compared them one by one, and finally decided on a few people. She only wanted to observe them again.
Now that he heard Auntie’s words, he would have to make further contact with her.
With a little thought in her heart, Feng Jiaojiao obediently pinched Ms. Feng’s shoulder. “Auntie, second cousin has an idea. Do you want to wait for him to come back?”
Ms. Feng sighed. “Who knows when he’ll be back after he leaves? I’ll wait here for him to come back before making any arrangements.”
Feng Jiaojiao curled her fingers, her eyes shining with an unclear expression.
The Duke of Ding hurriedly came back, his expression very bad.
Ms. Feng, who had received the news, hurriedly cooked the chicken soup and sent it to the study.
Ding Guo Hou Gang finished his business with the counselor and saw Ms. Feng nod slightly.
Ms. Feng understood and immediately entered the study.
“Lord Marquis, have a bowl of chicken soup.” Madam Feng gently placed the porcelain bowl in front of the Duke of Ding.
Hearing this, the Duke of Ding reluctantly handed her a smile, but he did not take a bowl.
Mrs. Feng then picked up the soup bowl and handed it to Marquis Ding. She picked up the spoon and stirred it twice, “Lord Marquis, I personally cooked the chicken soup. The temperature is just right. No matter what worries you outside, you still have to eat. Only with spirit can you think of a way to solve the problem.”
Madam Feng was very well-versed in enlightenment, coupled with her gentleness, the Duke of Ding’s expression slowed down, and he finally managed to barely take two sips.
Madam Feng gently wiped the corners of Marquis Ding’s mouth as she inadvertently asked, “Master Marquis, did you encounter something troublesome?”
After following the Duke of Ding for more than ten years, Madam Feng naturally understood his temper. The relationship between the two of them was more like that between an ordinary couple, and they did not have so much restraint. Madam Feng had brains and methods. She had helped Marquis Ding plan for so many years and had accomplished many things. Especially in the interpersonal relationship in the backyard, Madam Feng’s exquisite personality had helped him win over many people and eradicate many outsiders.
Therefore, he did not conceal many things from Madam Feng. On the contrary, he took the initiative to discuss with Madam Feng. Madam Feng knew that even if he did not like Gu Jinzhen.
“I’m afraid Nanjiang is going to fight.”
“The situation is already so critical?” Ms. Feng asked in surprise.
Marquis Ding Guo said worriedly, “I’m afraid the checks and balances between the two sides can’t be maintained. I just don’t know if this is a small fight or a big battle.”
Madam Feng naturally understood the Duke of Ding’s worries.
A small fight wouldn’t hurt Shen’s Army’s foundation, let alone kill Gu Jinzhen. In a great battle, it would cost Gu Jinzhen his life. If Gu Jinzhen made a contribution to the battle, Gu Jinxuan would have no chance of inheriting the title.
Neither the left nor the right, making things difficult for others.
“Lord Marquis, Third Highness …”
The Duke of Ding shook his head. “The other princes expressed their opinions in the court today. The Third Prince did not express his position. However, after retreating, the Emperor called the Third Prince to the Imperial Study.”
Ms. Feng’s heart skipped a beat.
Everyone knew how much the Emperor doted on His Highness the Third Prince. All these years, the Emperor had thought of ways to help His Highness the Third Prince build up his prestige and build up his reputation. Unfortunately, His Highness the Third Prince had gained prestige among the people, but in the army, he did not have any prestige at all.
A martial artist is a martial artist. It depends on who is the most direct. Whoever has the true ability, they will believe him. It has nothing to do with status or status.
Therefore, what His Highness the Third Prince urgently needed now was the prestige of the army!
Thinking back to the Emperor’s action of summoning His Highness the Third Prince to the Imperial Study Room, Madam Feng was shocked, “Does the Emperor want His Highness the Third Prince to personally conquer?”
The personal expedition on behalf of the Emperor could not only boost morale, but also, most importantly, help His Highness the Third Prince accumulate prestige in the army. This was the best shortcut.
“Will there be a fight?” Ms. Feng asked again.
It wasn’t that she cared much about His Highness the Third Prince, but that her son was currently His Highness the Third Prince’s most capable helper. If the Three Palaces went down to the southern border, Gu Jinxuan would definitely follow.
If you can’t fight, then it’s a good thing. Come back with a formality. Your Highness the Third Prince’s prestige and reputation are already there. If you fight …
Ms. Feng didn’t dare to think about it.
She hoped that her son would rise to prominence, crushing Gu Jinzhen was one thing, but putting her son in danger was another.
“Well, it depends on the situation in Nanjiang.” The Duke of Ding was also worried. “The situation there is still unclear. The current arrangements are not absolute. According to the battle reports, the chances of a fight are not high. However, the small movements have been too frequent recently and Border Town is a little unstable.”
Ms. Feng nodded.
These past few years, the dynasty and barbarians had probed each other a lot in the southern border, and there was little movement of real guns and live ammunition. They were all small fights, and they were all fights between civilians on the border, not escalating into an army conflict.
Although the people on both sides knew tacitly that the so-called troublemakers were each other’s spies, there was no absolute evidence. Everyone was stuck in a stalemate.
“Duke, you said that Marquis Zhen Yuan is so powerful. He has guarded the southern border for decades and is already familiar with that place. Why didn’t he capture them all in one go?” Ms. Feng’s horizons and methods were indeed higher than those of ordinary women, but in the end, she was only a woman who lived in the backyard. How could her scheming and strategy be compared to a man’s?
“How is so easy? “The terrain and climate of the Southern Border are not good for us. There are many dense forests there, not suitable for large-scale wars. Let alone miasma, the snakes, insects, rats, and ants inside are troublesome. In addition, barbarians are good at poison and insects. The battles in the dense forests are not good for us. Even Marquis Zhen Yuan has been stationed in the Southern Border for several decades, he is not absolutely sure.”