The new year is approaching, the situation is changing rapidly, and he has to go back to help.
When Liang raised troops in Qi County, it was as if he set a fire in a room full of dead wood. In a short time, it burned into a sea of flames, and countless people raised the flag.
When he returned to Tongyang, all parties responded and raised troops, and the world was like a boiling cauldron.
As soon as Yan Ling entered the city, he saw soldiers and horses coming and going, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.
He asked the steward who came to greet him: "Is there anything going on in the house?"
The steward replied: "Nothing, just a routine training."
Having said that, Yan Ling was well aware of the tense atmosphere of war preparations.
When he arrived at the Duke's Mansion, he was keenly aware that the atmosphere was different. The servants coming and going, the maids in the inner courtyard, and the way they behaved themselves always seemed unfamiliar.
Neither Duke Zhao nor Yan Cheng were in the mansion, so Yan Ling went back to see his mother first.
He usually walked into the council hall casually, but this time when he entered, he just called "Mother" and saw a strange young woman.
She was about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a dignified appearance and an amiable temperament. When she looked over following the voice, she smiled.
When Mrs. Zhao Guogong saw him, her first reaction was joy, and then she said angrily: "Yan Xiaoer! Who told you to be so unruly? Didn't you know to say something before coming in?"
Only then did Yan Ling truly realize that the family was different from before. Her brother had gotten married, and now he had a sister-in-law, so he could no longer come and go as he pleased as before.
"Mom, I was wrong." He apologized quickly and bowed to the other side, "Please don't blame me for disturbing my sister-in-law."
The Crown Prince’s wife, Mrs.
Speaking of this, Yan Ling's eyes lit up: "It's all good! I'll take action personally, so of course I have everything under control."
Seeing his high-spirited look, Ms.
Mrs. Zhaoguo also felt relieved and her tone softened: "So the marriage has been decided? The Xu family didn't blame you, right?"
"Of course. Mother, you don't know that I left in time..."
He babbled and talked about how he set off on time, how hard he traveled on the road, how he got the time right when he arrived, how he fought with the false emperor's envoys, and finally got the marriage permission... The story was full of ups and downs. In the middle, he got dry mouth.
I also drank two pots of tea.
"Fortunately, Governor Xu is generous. Now that your marriage is settled, my mother can finally feel at ease." Duke Zhaoguo's wife caressed her chest and asked him about the paperwork in return and so on.
Yan Ling took them out one by one and showed them to her mother.
Mrs. Zhao Guogong received the marriage certificate and birth date, and said to Mr. Xie: "Tomorrow you will go to Daming Temple with me to ask Zen Master Zhizhi to marry you. The betrothal gift must also be prepared urgently. If there is any chaos on the way, it will be inconvenient to send it there.
Already."
Xie agreed.
Yan Ling hesitated and said, "Mom, the Xu family said they want to get married later."
Mrs. Zhao Guogong was not surprised at all: "Xu Governor wants to keep his daughter for two more years? This is right. As soon as Miss Xu gets married, he will only have Miss Xu San. Besides, your eldest brother only got married in his twenties.
You're only eighteen, don't be in a hurry."
After reaching a consensus with her mother, Yan Ling was very happy: "I would say that my mother is the most considerate."
Mrs. Zhaoguo couldn't help but laugh and poked her with her hand: "You are the only one with a sweet mouth."
After the business was done, Mr. Xie resigned, and Mrs. Zhaoguo went to settle down with her second son.
When a child comes back from a long journey, no mother should worry about food, clothing, housing and transportation.
Gu Du
Only when the lanterns started to light up did Duke Zhao and Yan Cheng come back.
Yan Ling had already slept for a while and was going to see her father and brother.
Duke Zhao Guo had already heard his wife talk about Nanyuan, and snorted when he saw him: "You are still willing to come back!"
Yan Ling was used to looking at people's looks, and immediately lowered her eyebrows and apologized: "Father, please don't be angry. I'm not afraid of Jiang Yi's revenge. I'll stay a little longer and see what happens."
"Just make excuses!" After saying that, Duke Zhao Guo's tone softened, "It's not like my father won't let you stay. When you come back this time, you and Miss Xu San will probably have to wait until they get married before we can see each other again. It's good to cultivate a relationship.
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Yan Ling smiled happily: "Thank you very much, father! I know you are considerate and understanding of every detail..."
"Okay, okay!" Duke Zhaoguo interrupted him, with disgust on his lips, but a smile on his face, "I've been talking nonsense all day, where did it go!"
"Yes, yes, I have a smooth tongue."
After arguing with his father, Yan Ling suddenly realized something was wrong and looked up at his brother: "Brother, what's wrong with you? You're not talking. Are you having trouble?"
Yan Cheng was called back to his senses by him, his eyes flashed, and he forced a smile: "I've been exhausted these past few days, and I can't get excited."
Yan Ling said: "Brother, you don't practice martial arts. You are too weak. My father doesn't feel tired either! How about doing morning exercises with me tomorrow?"
Yan Cheng was probably really tired, so he didn't argue with him like he usually did, and said tiredly: "You don't need to practice martial arts to lead an army. It's enough for me to learn military skills."
Yan Ling always felt that these words were a bit strange. In the past, his eldest brother would have laughed with him and said that he was bragging all day long. But recently, there were so many things going on, and he gave up and ran away again, so he felt a little guilty in his heart and said apologetically: "I'm sorry.
Brother, I saw that the matter was urgent, so I went to Nanyuan without telling you. You have worked hard these days."
"It's nothing." Yan Cheng smiled slightly and looked at him, "This is what I should do."
The father and son chatted for a while and then started talking about business.
Yan Ling went straight to the point: "Father, now that the people are raising the flag, when will we raise our troops?"
Duke Zhaoguo replied: "Just these few days."
Yan Ling didn't expect that she would get the answer immediately after asking, so she quickly asked: "In what name?"
"Of course it is to eliminate the rebellion of the late emperor."
As a loyal minister of Duke Zhao, he is completely qualified to do so. Even if everyone knows that it is just a nice word, this title still has to be given. Changing the day is not something that is said casually, even if he really takes over the world in the future.
, we must also give in three times.
"Oh." This promise was expected by Yan Ling.
"What did Nanyuan say?" Yan Cheng suddenly interrupted, "Did Governor Xu agree to anything for you?"
Yan Ling did not doubt that he had it, and replied: "I hear what Governor Xu means. If we are interested, Nanyuan will join us."
"What about the Dongjiang Palace?" Yan Cheng asked, "Li Wen married Miss Xu. They are quite powerful. Wouldn't Governor Xu favor them?"
Yan Ling said bluntly: "Xu Governor said that the Li family does not have the spirit of domination."
"Is this the original statement?"
Yan Ling nodded and said sincerely: "Brother, don't worry, I have agreed with Ayin that Nanyuan can protect herself now, and she will try her best to help."
"They didn't ask for anything, did they?"
Yan Ling frowned when he heard this. He always felt that these words sounded a bit harsh. Both families were married, so what else could they ask for? Didn't it become a business deal?