Reborn as a Merchant Girl, the General's Beloved

"That being said, but..." Concubine Jin said with some embarrassment, "The heart of a king is as deep as the sea. Are you really sure that His Majesty and the Crown Prince will have the same idea? What if someone instigates this, wouldn't this matter cause a huge wave?"

"Although my elder brother is not good at riding and shooting due to his leg disease, he is familiar with military books and naturally understands that a general is not always subject to military orders. He is always tolerant and will not care about such things." Jin Liu thought for a while, turned back to look at Yu Ran, and whispered, "I will go find father now."

"It's too early to beg for mercy!" Concubine Jin was anxious.

"It's not about begging for mercy, it's about solving the problem." Jin Liu said to her seriously, "The most terrible thing now is that my 200,000-man army is leaderless. I must find someone to take charge of everything in the barracks before the Duke of Wei returns!"

"What do you think?" Concubine Jin knew her son's personality very well and couldn't help asking him, "Are you planning to recommend Hongze?"

"That's right." Jin Liu nodded. "First, he has always been a master at commanding troops. When he guarded Yongning Guard, the southern part of the imperial court had been peaceful for so many years. His military achievements are obvious, so I'm not afraid that they will not accept him! Second, he and I have a very close relationship. Now that my father-in-law is in trouble, he will definitely not stand idly by and refuse me."

"You are so confused!" Concubine Jin held him back and shook her head. "Hongze does have the ability, but he has now gone to the capital to work. He is not loyal to Your Majesty. Could it be that he is just a last-minute help for you? If he really goes, he will have no problem commanding an army of 200,000. But what about when the Duke of Wei comes back? How will you place him?"

Jin Liu stopped talking.

"You are the commander of the Shenjiying, in charge of the most elite troops in the capital. You can carry a sword in front of the emperor, and the safety of the entire imperial city is at stake. If you can abandon everything and go to the border to deal with emergencies just because of your words, have you ever thought that such an action is no different from treason in the eyes of His Majesty and the Crown Prince?" Concubine Jin pulled him and sighed, "Whether it is Hongze or you, you are no longer children. Now you are the backbone of the court. You should think long-term."

Jin Liu was completely silent and didn't say anything for a long time.

"Why don't Your Highness personally lead my two brothers to command the troops and send people to find my father?" Yu Ran, who had woken up at some point, said dimly.

Concubine Jin's eyebrows moved slightly and she nodded: "This is the best way now."

"Your Highness is a prince and cannot interfere in military affairs without permission. Although the Duke of Weiguo is an important official, he is also his father-in-law. Now that his father-in-law is in trouble, he is just taking over military affairs temporarily as a prince. After finding my father, he will naturally hand over the military power with both hands. If my father encounters an accident..." When she said this, her tears fell like beads from a broken string. After all, she gritted her teeth and continued, "With my two brothers here, Yu Min can immediately inherit the title and take over the military seal, and no one in the army will dare to cause chaos. Even if there is a real rebellion, with your methods, you are not afraid of them making trouble."

Jin Liu looked at Yu Ran deeply, then suddenly walked over, gently held her shoulders, and whispered, "Don't worry, my father-in-law has been invincible in his life, and knows the northern border and the Turkic tribes like the back of his hand. Nothing will happen to me. I will definitely find my father-in-law and protect my two brothers!"

"Thank you, Your Highness." Yu Ran's eyes were filled with tears. She leaned gently on his shoulder and murmured, "But the injuries on Your Highness' body..."

"It's okay." Jin Liu straightened her body and whispered, "Send someone home to inform Yu Yang and Yu Min to prepare their luggage. You can rest at mother's place. I will ask for the emperor's order and come to meet you. If everything goes well, we can leave tonight."

Concubine Jin stood aside, watching her son talking to Yu Ran in a low voice from afar, with a smile on his face. His words and actions did not show any sign of him refusing to get married even if beaten to death.

Even the maid beside her couldn't stop laughing.