In the carriage heading back to the Eastern Palace, Wen Shuo noticed a slight furrow in Han Yue's brow and expressed his concern, "Your Highness, with the control of the Mu Prince over Jiangnan, it is likely to be dangerous for you to personally enter the region."
The struggle for the throne within the royal family has always been a bloody affair, but that is precisely what worries Emperor Jianing.
"Jiangnan's government is corrupt. If we do not take this opportunity, it will only become more difficult in the future," Han Yue said calmly.
"In this critical moment, how could Your Majesty agree to let you go?" Wen Shuo murmured in a low voice. The crimson court robes worn by him still revealed a youthful and inexperienced demeanor.
Han Yue hooked the corners of his mouth, "Jiangnan is prosperous, and Mu Wang's power has gradually grown in recent years. I'm afraid that the Father Emperor has harbored a grudge against him. Otherwise, why would he summon Fang Daohong back from the southern border to rectify the river?"
After all, the threat from the Imperial Family has already passed, but the ambitious eldest son still makes Emperor Jianing fearful.
Wen Shuo nodded, "Indeed, Fang Daohong had great talents and had previously made suggestions to the imperial family. If it weren't for the flooding in Jiangnan this time, he might not have been able to recover in his lifetime.
Fortunately, Ren da ren will accompany His Highness and I have heard that her martial arts are very good, so she should be able to ensure His Highness's safety without worry."
Wen Shuo glanced up and saw a dangerous look in Han Yue's eyes, so he awkwardly laughed a couple of times and quickly covered his mouth.
The next day, the imperial edict was issued and those who were granted imperial orders were already swaying in their carriages and leaving the capital city.
The space inside this carriage is ordinary-sized, with three large blankets made of the shallow-woven and thick-warm material of Jiangnan covering the floor. The scent of dragon saliva incense permeates the interior of the carriage.
Ren Anle slept soundly under the covers until noon, when she finally opened her eyes groggily. Rubbing her messy hair, she curled up in her blanket and first saw Yuan Qin and Yuan Shu, who were cowering in the corner with fearful and cautious expressions. Her bleary eyes suddenly became aware.
"Ren dar en, it is said that the female general who takes charge of a fortress and has entered the battlefield several times, is brave and skilled in battle. Could it be that her reputation has been spread wrongly? Looking at you, I'm afraid even Duke Zhou himself cannot sleep as soundly as you can."
(Even Duke Zhou cannot sleep as soundly as you do) - This expression is typically used to praise someone's ability to sleep well, indicating that the person is so deeply asleep that even the legendary Duke Zhou, known for his peaceful demeanor and wise governance, cannot match their level of restfulness. It is often used humorously to compliment someone who is known for sleeping soundly, but it can also be used in a more serious context to express admiration for a person's calm and relaxed demeanor, which allows them to sleep soundly even in the midst of chaos or stress.
As the carriage rattled over the rocky road, Ren Anle was jolted awake. She turned her head and looked towards the other end of the carriage where the handsome and calm Crown Prince was seated. After a long moment, Ren Anle opened her eyes wide and shamelessly uttered a sentence.
"Your Highness, eloping is such a shocking and outrageous matter, this humble servant... is truly not yet prepared."
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me-hahahaha I almost choked with my own spit ..<(￣︶￣)> of her shamelessness.