One morning a few days later, Ning Yue got up early as usual, ready to fetch water and freshen up, and then continued to make Ning Xue's clothes, but saw that the window in the corridor was slightly open, and there was a transparent and warm jade pendant on the windowsill. Ning Yue hurriedly picked it up, and at a glance recognized it as the beloved thing that An Ruiqi always carried with him. Why did Brother Qi put the jade pendant here? Although I had all kinds of doubts in my heart, I couldn't find the answer after thinking about it, so I had to carefully store it in the brocade box at the bedside.

After lunch, Ning Yue picked up the needle and thread, planning to continue working, not wanting Ning Xue to come in a panic and interrupt the work in her hands.

"Xiao Yue, do you know that Brother Xiang and Brother Qi followed Uncle An to lead the army this morning!" Two lines of tears of grievance flowed down in response.

Ning Yue was taken aback, although he had heard Brother Qi mention that he wanted to go to the border with his father and brother to defend against foreign enemies, he never thought that the wind was rain, and he didn't even say goodbye...... Thinking of the jade pendant on the windowsill, Ning Yue was very entangled in her heart, she wanted to keep it for herself, and she had a thought in the days when she couldn't see him, but she was afraid that doing so would affect the relationship between him and the second lady, how could she keep the things that the two of them were in love with......

"I didn't leave without saying a word, and I don't know how long it will take to come back, I hate them to death......" Ning Xue felt even more aggrieved as she spoke, so she cried loudly, and Yu Mei, who was following on the side, hurriedly handed over a handkerchief when she saw this.

Ning Yue was already in turmoil at this time, and she was too busy to take care of herself, and she did not say anything to comfort her. But seeing the mutton fat white jade on the second miss's waist, she suddenly had an idea that even she consciously despised: the jade pendant in the brocade box was bound to be returned to the second miss, but the second miss already had a piece of the jade pendant he gave her, and this piece should not be too much of a problem if it was returned to her later......

"Xiao Yue, do you say they are too bullying......" Ning Xue couldn't get the comfort she wanted, and cried even more.

Ning Yue knew that she was at a loss, so she hurriedly comforted: "The two young masters must not want to make the second young lady sad, so they didn't say goodbye...... The whole country knows that the great general Dingyuan is majestic and invincible, and I think they will return safely soon! After speaking, the panic in her heart calmed down a lot, and she thought that these words also comforted herself......

Ning Xue gently wiped the tears on her face and showed a smile to Ning Yue: "Xiaoyue, it's good to have you by my side, you are the one who understands me best!" ”

Looking at Ning Xue's sincere gaze, Ning Yue felt even more guilty and uneasy......

In the imperial study, several important ministers of the imperial court stood on both sides, and a man in a bright yellow dragon robe sat in the middle, his sharp eyes swept at the ministers below, and there was no trace of joy and sorrow on his cold face, and his thin lips were tightly closed, revealing a terrifying majesty.

"Your Majesty, this morning General An and his two sons have set off for the border, as long as Yue Guo dares to cross half a point, our army will definitely fight back, please rest assured, Your Majesty." The prime minister said in a straight voice.

"Well, that's great, I've finally heard good news today......" The man in the dragon chair narrowed his eyes, a hint of exhaustion flashing in his eyes.

Two springs and summers have passed since he ascended the throne, but the 100-year foundation is still unstable, with agricultural harvests failing every year, corrupt officials and corrupt officials running rampant, and small countries such as Yue Guo violating China's borders from time to time. Father, what you left me with is such a mess!

"Qi to the emperor, the dog inherited the emperor's will in the first year, all the way to the north, along the road to build water conservancy, recently exchanged letters with the old ministers, saying that he has now arrived in the northern border area, ready to start surveying the terrain, drawing a blueprint for irrigation waterways, presumably it will be completed in a few months, and it will be immediately sent back to the capital, so that the emperor can see it." Ning Zhenhai saw that the emperor's dragon face stretched slightly, so he hurriedly reported Ning Yun's exploits.

"Good! Ning Aiqing's father and son are worthy of being the pillars of talent that I value, so I must be able to hear the good news of a bumper harvest when the harvest is harvested next year......" The emperor smiled lightly at Ning Zhenhai, but the sharpness in his eyes did not allow him to say a word.

Ning Zhenhai knew that he was forced to stop a thousand catties of burden, and he was terrified: "This is natural...... Nature......"

Duan Nantian, who was on the other side, saw his embarrassment, and couldn't help but smile maliciously, and then he suddenly remembered something, and seeing that everyone was silent, he stepped forward, bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, the old minister wants to ask you for a decree!" ”

"What is Duan Aiqing's request?" The emperor put away his smile and looked at him intently.

Duan Nantian served as the secretary of the Ministry of War, and although he was a civilian official, he had the military power to shake the country. Because of his important position, the emperor tried to win him over several times for his own use, but this person was extremely deceitful, prevaricated many times, and always maintained a wait-and-see attitude, bent on preserving his strength.

I'd like to see what you want, cunning old man.

"Emperor Qi, the minister has heard for a long time that Lord Ning has a thousand gold, and he looks like a country and a city, he is sixteen this year, and he is at the age of marriage, and Weichen also has a son, who is twenty years old, and Miss Ning is very well matched, so he specially asked for the only son, asking the emperor to give him a marriage, and become his good story, hoping that the emperor will be fulfilled!"

Ning Zhenhai was shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly stepped forward to play: "Your Majesty, Lord Duan has a good reputation, and the little girl's qualifications are mediocre, not enough to match Duan Gongzi!" "Duan Lao Fox is very hateful, who in the city doesn't know that the Duan family's son is mediocre in talent, has no talent and no virtue, but he lingers in the land of fireworks all day long, and the girl from a good family can't avoid it when she sees it. Xue'er is naturally beautiful, simple and cute, how can she fall into the hands of this person!

"Lord Ning is modest, the marriage of men and women is matched in the door, the piano is harmonious, Lord Ning only has one daughter, and I only have one son, I think they are all raised in the palm of my hand, and the two will definitely be able to fall in love. And you and I are officials in the same dynasty, if we can get married again, the relationship will go to the next level, it will be a beautiful thing! Duan Nantian saw that Ning Zhenhai borrowed words to prevaricate, and knew that it would be futile to make a fuss about him, so he turned to persuade the emperor.

When the emperor heard that Duan Nantian was willing to establish a relationship with his confidant, his heart was a little shaken, but he kept quiet and waited for the changes.

"Emperor Qiqi, back to Lord Duan's words, I really don't hide it, as early as three years ago, Weichen and General An had a consensus, just wait for the little girl to become an adult, and he will become a family, so Lord Duan's kindness Weichen really dare not accept it!" Ning Zhenhai saw that the emperor seemed to be moved, and hurriedly moved out General Anda, who also held military power and was brave and good at fighting.

Stability ...... Another stubborn old stubborn ...... Many times he tried to use both hard and soft to return to his side, but this person seemed to insist, but he didn't succeed after all.

Hearing the name of General Dingyuan, Duan Nantian knew that the odds of victory were not high, and he wanted to give up......

"Ning Aiqing, did you make an oath to the consensus you said?" The emperor said unhurriedly at this time.

“…… No oath was made. Ning Zhenhai looked at the young man above and was puzzled.

"I didn't make an oath, I think it's just an ordinary joke, I think that Ning Aiqing's beloved daughter is more compatible with Duan Aiqing's beloved son......" Although the emperor had a smile on his face, his words revealed an undeniable majesty.

An Dingguo's loyalty is obvious, and I have the prime minister to help mediate with him, so he does not pose a threat yet, but this Duan Nantian, if he doesn't win over at this time, I'm afraid it will be difficult to find opportunities in the future......

The emperor had made up his mind and smiled with satisfaction, but he didn't see Ning Zhenhai at the bottom of the steps like an ant on a hot pot, restless.