The situation at the border pass was unfavorable, and the people in the capital were in turmoil.

In the Pingguo Mansion, people are even more panicked.

Pingguo Gong He Rin is the commander of the border army, He Zhen is a general in the army, and most of the sons of the He family are in the border army camp. The border army was unfavorable in battle, with many casualties, and every time the war report sent to the capital, there was a long list of those who died in battle. Among the sons of the He side branch, two were killed.

Fortunately, He Yuan had a big life and survived.

On that day, the scout camp where He Yuan was located went deep into the steppe to inquire about the news and encountered a group of Tatar cavalry. Of the more than 100 scouts, more than half died, and only a dozen survived. He Yuan is among them.

But the border is fighting together, and the war is constantly fighting. Who knows if He Qi has such good luck and can always be safe and sound?

Wei was overly worried, had fetal gas, and was almost born prematurely. With a belly that has been held up for more than seven months, he lies on the bed all day.

The Duchess of Pingguo was still able to hold on, and when she went to visit the Wei family, she opened her mouth to comfort: "As the son of the He family, you must not go into battle to fight. ”

"Recruits go to the battlefield and have the highest loss rate. As long as you can survive the first year or two and become a veteran, you have a lot of chances of surviving. ”

Wei is a noble daughter from Jiangmen, her own father is also a military general who leads the troops to fight, and most of the brothers in the family are in the military camp. The truth in this does not need to be elaborated by Mrs. Tai, she also understands it.

It's one thing to understand, it's another thing to worry about it day and night.

"What the mother-in-law said is," Wei replied in a low voice with red eyes, "Granddaughter-in-law understands the truth. Jiro made a big mistake that day, and now is a great opportunity for him to atone for his sins. ”

Mrs. Tai swallowed a sigh into her throat and said softly, "It's good that you understand." Now that you are pregnant, you should put your body first. If there is a son in the belly, it means that Erlang has a good man, and he can also leave incense. For the rest of your life, you also have hope and dependence. ”

Wei held back his tears, and his soft voice should be.

After visiting Wei, Mrs. Tai got up and left. The eldest granddaughter-in-law, Zhu, took Mrs. Tai's arm and went back to the inner hall.

Mrs. Tai didn't know what she was thinking, frowning, and her expression was solemn.

Zhu was cautious, didn't say much, and stood silently aside. After a long time, Mrs. Tai opened her mouth: "Zhu, you let people go to the concierge and give an order, and as soon as Dalang Saburo Shiro returns to the house, let them come to see me immediately." ”

He Qi was on duty in the palace, He Dalang had already entered the barracks, and He Shilang also entered the barracks at the beginning of this year. Counting the time, all three of them happened to be back home tonight.

Zhu responded respectfully.

……

After dark, He Qi left the palace and returned home.

The porter stepped forward attentively: "Qi Shi Ziye, Mrs. Tai sent someone to pass the word and invite Shi Zi Ye to go to the inner hall to speak." ”

He Qi nodded slightly, turned over and dismounted, and walked quickly to the inner hall.

He Dalang and He Shiro were already waiting in the inner hall. He Dalang has not changed much, but He Shilang has jumped up a step in the past year, and he looks like a heroic teenager.

Since He Yuan went to the border, He Qi was made the prince, and the Pingguo Mansion was completely settled. There are no waves undercurrent, He Dalang and He Shilang are willing to avoid retreating, and He Qi is the first.

"Grandmother specially called the three of us brothers to come, there must be something important to discuss." He Qi's face didn't show any tiredness, but his voice was a little low: "Is it for the border war?" ”

Mrs. Tai was not in the mood to go around the bend, so she nodded bluntly: "Yes." ”

"Pingxihou will soon lead troops to reinforce the border army. One of the three of you brothers must go to the border with you. If you bring more pro-soldiers to go forward, you can also make more efforts. Besides, I can't rest assured that your father and second uncle will be relieved. Someone has to see it for themselves. ”

As he spoke, he swept his gaze over the faces of the three brothers.

He Qi obviously expected it and was not surprised. He Dalang He Shilang was a little surprised, but he quickly reacted, and rushed to say with him: "Grandmother, let me go." ”

The two brothers looked at each other.

As the prince, He Qi has neither married nor had any children, and he is the commander of Jane's imperial guards in the emperor's heart, and it is impossible for him to leave the capital without permission. Shiro Goro is still young, and only the two of them can go to the border.

He Dalang said in a deep voice: "I am the eldest son of the He family, and I have sons and daughters under my knees. It would be best for me to go to the border gate. ”

He Shilang said: "There is a war at the border, and there is turmoil in the capital. The third brother has to go to the palace every day on an errand, and there must be someone inside and outside the house. I'm still young, and even the pro-soldiers in the house may not listen to me, not to mention outsiders. It's just right for big brother to stay! ”

He Dalang frowned: "Fourth brother, the sword has no eyes on the battlefield, but it's not a joke. In case there's a good one, you don't even have an heir......"

He Shilang opened his mouth to interrupt He Dalang: "If I have an accident, my eldest brother will give birth to an additional son and pass it on to me." In the future, every midyear festival, I will be incense. ”

Everyone: "......"

Mrs. Rao was full of worries, and she was also amused: "Okay, you two brothers don't fight." San Lang, you say, who will go to the border. ”

He Rin He Zhen was at the border pass, and he couldn't take care of the capital. Now the major affairs in the Pingguo Mansion have to be decided by He Qi.

He Dalang and He Shiro looked at He Qi together, their eyes were equally firm.

He Qi's heart swelled with enthusiasm: "Brothers are of the same heart, and their benefits are golden." The eldest brother and the fourth brother all have this heart, and they are scrambling to go to the border, and I thank the eldest brother and the fourth brother first. ”

As he spoke, he clenched his fists and flicked them.

He Dalang He Shilang was also shocked by He Qi's actions: "Third brother (third brother)!" ”

Even if they are brothers, they have never been beaten by him since they were young. Over the past year or so, the changes in He Qi have been obvious to all. It is undeniable that such a congratulatory prayer is even more convincing.

He Qi stood up straight and looked at his elder brother: "We are brothers, so there is no need to say more about those polite words." The war at the border is urgent, and I am equally anxious. It's just that I'm on duty in front of the emperor and can't leave Beijing. ”

"There are 500 pro-soldiers in the house, please take 200 pro-soldiers and go to the border pass."

He Dalang's eyes flashed with joy, and he responded.

He Shilang was in a hurry, and blurted out: "Third brother, let me go!" The sister-in-law is pregnant again, and the eldest brother stays in the capital, and when the child is born, it is not too late to go to the border again. ”

The three brothers knew very well that it would not be easy to go to the border at this time. The sword has no eyes on the battlefield, and maybe the horse leather shroud will be necessary.

As soon as He Shilang said this, Zhu, who was standing on the side, immediately said softly: "The fourth brother has a good intention, and I have the heart to be a sister-in-law." However, the young and the old are orderly, with your eldest brother here, it will not be your turn to go to the border. ”

Mrs. Tai glanced at the virtuous and sensible eldest granddaughter-in-law with satisfaction: "What Zhu said is right. That's it! ”