Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chapter 416 One movement affects the whole body

“For years, Southern Mongolia has been occupied by the Khitans. Our soldiers from Dongling have never returned from going there. Now they not only occupy Southern Mongolia, but Ningzhou is also beginning to be infiltrated by their forces.”

Yu Fei looked out the window, her eyes dark: "My son is on the battlefield. Although I am devoted to chanting scriptures and praying to Buddha, I have to keep an eye on things on the battlefield. I am also afraid that one day my son will be assigned to Southern Mongolia."

Which mother wouldn't be anxious when her son goes to war?

"Now that no one in Dongling is willing to go to Nanmeng, and since the military seal of your Chu family army is in your hands, the Emperor will naturally allow you to continue to serve him."

“Going to Southern Mongolia is a dead end. He is reluctant to part with you for the time being; he still needs to keep you here. Of course, if you insist on going, the Emperor will most likely agree after weighing the pros and cons.”

Chu Yueli wasn't surprised that she knew so much. After all, she was a concubine in the harem. Even if she seemed indifferent to worldly affairs, she still had two sons and had to pay attention to matters of the court.

"However, if you really go to Southern Mongolia, I dare to guess that the Emperor will have your grandfather attack Southern Mongolia."

Chu Yue felt a tightness in her chest. Although she had her own worries, no one had ever brought them up with her before.

My maternal grandfather was stationed in the southern border region, where the military was strong, making it a very suitable location.

But my grandfather is not young!

"Don't you have an uncle? General Ming Buqu is in his prime, how could the Emperor not use him? Besides..."

Even if she didn't say what followed "moreover," with Chu Yueli's intelligence, how could she not understand?

Consort Yu glanced at Granny Ji, who said, "Your Highness, rest assured, there are no outsiders here."

Consort Yu nodded before saying, "I'm afraid there are other people's spies in my palace, so there are some things I can't say too much about. However, Ali, you must understand. Your maternal grandfather's foundation in the Southern Frontier is too solid, and his power is growing day by day. If he is unwilling to go to Southern Mongolia, it will be seen by the Emperor as having ulterior motives."

"The Emperor will find an excuse to send your grandfather, but he hasn't come up with a good one yet. If you go, you'll actually give the Emperor a very good excuse."

If a granddaughter wants to find her parents' remains, then Ming Ruonan's father and the Marquis's father-in-law, Ming Sihai and his son Ming Buqu, have an inescapable responsibility to help their beloved granddaughter.

That's a perfect excuse!

That's perfectly reasonable!

Ming Sihai's unwillingness to send troops was disloyal to the court, and sending troops would be detrimental to himself.

It's a dilemma.

Chu Yueli's palms felt cold.

She's still too young. It's not that she hasn't thought about these things, but she just doesn't dare to think about them too deeply.

Unexpectedly, Consort Yu saw right through me today.

"I know what's bothering you. Mo'er talked to me about it last night too. Don't worry, Mo'er will help you."

"Your Majesty, aren't you worried?" Chu Yueli's heart trembled slightly. Why was the Consort Yu in front of her so different from the other concubines in the harem?

The way she looked at me was like she was looking at her own family.

Chu Yueli asked herself, what virtue or ability did she possess to receive such care from Consort Yu and Prince Mo?

"I am worried, but Mo'er likes you so much, so your affairs are his affairs too. How can he not care? How can I not care?"

Yufei sighed and poured her a fresh cup of tea: "Have some tea to warm yourself up, your hands are so cold."

Chu Yueli obeyed, picked up the cup, and drank several mouthfuls.

Yu Fei said softly, "Moreover, since Ruo Nan's remains have been lost, I have been living in unease all these years. I also... want to find her remains and give her a proper burial."