Reborn as a Merchant Girl, the General's Beloved

He had been attending banquets all over the capital in recent days, and felt that the court was full of twists and turns, and everyone was deep-minded, even the women in the backyard were not easy to deal with. He began to miss the bright moon and fresh breeze of Yongning Guard, the high mountains and deep forests, and no matter how dangerous it was, they would just draw their swords and fight. Compared with his elder brother's deep thoughts, he preferred to speak his mind.

I submitted a report the day before yesterday, saying that my injuries have mostly healed, and requested to return to Yongning Guard for garrison. However, I have been on New Year's leave for a few days, and I have not received the imperial approval yet. I hope to see Chu Qing and the others soon. Now...

He walked around the yard with mixed feelings and returned to Xiangzhiyuan silently.

After tossing and turning all night, he finally fell asleep, but heard the guard outside come to report: "Fourth Master, the master asked you to go to the front hall, saying that there is something important to discuss!"

He hurried to the front hall, and before he entered, he heard Jin Liu's voice inside, seeming to be cursing someone. Occasionally he heard two words, saying something like "Your Majesty, in front of the emperor, the law does not hold everyone responsible", but it was not very clear.

Because of his injuries, he was given extra care and did not have to attend court, so he stayed at home. If I remember correctly, today was the roll call after the annual leave, which was usually just a head count. How could a prince be so angry?

He pushed the door open, and when Jin Liu saw him, he immediately put away his anger, smiled and exchanged a few words with him, then remained silent.

Hongze said to him: "I have asked His Majesty for permission. You can go back to Yongning Guard."

His heart skipped a beat and he asked quietly, "When?"

"Let's set off today!" Hongze never elaborated too much when speaking, and his words were more elusive because of their brevity.

Hong Yuan nodded, but looked at Hong Ze worriedly and asked, "Brother, is there something wrong?"

"Nothing." Hong Ze didn't plan to say more to him, and only said, "I have asked someone to tell your sister-in-law to bring a few doctors to accompany you."

"Yes." Hong Yuan responded, then walked out of the front hall and went straight to the main house.

The main house was indeed bustling. Anan ordered people to pack up a lot of things, including the doctor, medicinal materials, clothes, dry food...

All the stuff added together was enough to fill up a small convoy. He laughed dumbly and said, "Sister-in-law, I'm a grown man, why do I need so many things when I go out!"

Anan said casually, "You are not the only grown man here! Chu Qing and two little girls are going with you."

Hong Yuan was surprised and happy, but he quickly calmed down and asked hurriedly: "Brother, do you know?"

"Your eldest brother has the final say on matters outside, but I still have the final say on matters at home." Anan yawned and said with a smile, "Qingqing is my accountant now. Have you forgotten that my dowry is still in Yongning Guard? It needs to be taken care of anyway. If you don't go back, I'm going to let her go back for me in the next few days. It's just right now. If you hurry back, I'll go with you!"

Although Hong Yuan was tempted, he still had concerns.

Anan pretended to be embarrassed and said, "Since it is inconvenient for you, I can only let Jiuling make a special trip! But the capital is full of crises. I encountered a group of such people a few years ago. Jiuling was left behind by your eldest brother to protect me at that time. Now that he leaves me, I am afraid that Bi'an will have to be left behind."

Hong Yuan hurriedly said: "Sister-in-law, I..."

"Since you have agreed, you must be responsible to the end." Anan pretended not to notice his hesitation and said with a smile, "Please arrange all the dowry for me!"