Reborn to be replaced, remarried to the royal palace to raise children and train husband

When Princess Duan saw Zheng Dinglian stepping into the palace, she hurriedly stood up and enthusiastically pulled him into the conversation before he put down his luggage.

However, Zheng Dinglian's opening remarks froze Princess Duan's smile on her face. His words pierced her heart like a piece of ice: "Mother, I will set out again and join the battlefield."

Princess Duan's face immediately turned pale, and her astonishment was evident in her words: "Why...why is there another war? Didn't we already win the victory?"

Zheng Dinglian's eyes revealed reluctance and guilt: "Last year's flood disaster caused many places to lose their crops, and some small countries around the Western Wei took the opportunity to launch a rebellion. In recent days, the emperor has been discussing countermeasures with us and ordered me to return to the northern border."

Princess Duan's eyes were quickly blurred by tears. The Northern Frontier was a nightmare in her heart, where her husband and two sons had lost their lives.

Although she was filled with fear and reluctance, what could she do? Could she really stop Zheng Dinglian from going to the battlefield? This would not only fail to gain the emperor's permission, but would also disappoint the expectations of the Zheng family's ancestors.

Gu Qinlan also felt heavy-hearted. When she thought of the life and death test her husband was about to face, her heart felt as if it was being pricked by needles.

However, in front of Princess Duan, she tried her best to hide her anxiety, not wanting to let her worries add to the princess's burden.

So, she tried her best to make her tone sound relaxed: "Mother, don't worry too much. My husband knows the Northern Frontier better than anyone else. With him here, the Northern Frontier will be as strong as a rock. Those Northern Di Kingdoms that dare to challenge us will tremble under his iron cavalry."

But Princess Duan obviously could not accept such comfort. She was shaking and her voice was weak: "Qin Lan, take me to the ancestral hall. I want to pray to the ancestors for protection."

She hopes to rely on the power of her ancestors to bless Zheng Dinglian to return safely.

Zheng Dinglian also stood up, and together with Gu Qinlan, they supported Princess Duan and walked into the quiet and solemn ancestral hall.

In the ancestral hall, every tablet carries the glory and memory of the Zheng family. These tablets were once their precious belongings when they fled from Jindu.

After arriving in the capital, Gu Qinlan solemnly placed the tablets in the ancestral hall of Prince Duan's Mansion.

In the ancestral hall, Zheng Dinglian and Princess Duan knelt together.

Princess Duan whispered, "You guys go, I'll stay here alone."

The couple kowtowed and left the ancestral hall. Gu Qinlan couldn't help but ask, "Did His Majesty instruct us on when to leave?"

Zheng Dinglian replied: "Three days later."

He noticed that Gu Qinlan's eyes were red, and knowing that she was also in a heavy mood, he tried to comfort her.

But Gu Qinlan turned around and deliberately said in a relaxed tone: "I have to pack my luggage quickly. Last time you left in a hurry and didn't even have time to bring basic daily necessities. This time, I must prepare everything to be foolproof."

Before she finished her words, she left in a hurry.

Zheng Dinglian looked at her back, his heart filled with bitterness.

In the past, when he was still an innocent boy, watching his father and brothers go to war and his mother and sisters-in-law busying themselves was just commonplace for him.

However, when he became the one who was about to go to the battle, he truly felt the concern and reluctance of his family members behind him.

Soon, the news that Zheng Dinglian was about to go on another expedition spread throughout Prince Duan's mansion, and everyone felt extremely heavy.

Everyone spontaneously lowered their movements and voices, fearing that they would bring more psychological pressure to their owners.

At the same time, their hearts were also filled with worries and fears. After all, they had served in the Zheng Mansion for many years and had a deep understanding of the cruelty and ruthlessness of the battlefield.

Some elderly servants even couldn't help but go to a nearby temple to pray for peace for their masters.

Gu Qinlan was busy for two whole days, preparing more than a dozen trucks of supplies for Zheng Dinglian.

Food, clothing, daily necessities, as well as carefully prepared medicinal herbs and pills, are all available.

Despite this, she still felt it was not enough, and always felt that she could do more for her husband, as if this would make her feel a little more at ease.

On the third day, when the morning light just broke, Zheng Dinglian quietly stopped Gu Qinlan who was about to leave the house and said, "Qinlan, the things you have prepared are more than enough. There is no need to buy more."

"Today, stay with me and accompany me for a while."

The spring breeze blows gently, the willow branches sway gently, the treetops show a little green, and the birds play happily on the branches.

In the distance, a horse is carrying a tall and majestic man. Looking closely, you can see that there is a petite woman sitting in his arms.

The horse galloped straight towards the nearby mountains and only stopped slowly at the top of the mountain.

Zheng Dinglian carefully helped Gu Qinlan slide off the horse.

Gu Qinlan tried to tidy up her messy hair, but it was in vain. The hair was still loose, as if it would collapse at any time, making her look a little dishevelled.

Zheng Dinglian couldn't help but chuckle, but was met with a roll of the eyes from Gu Qinlan.

What a reckless person! Who messed up her hair? Unfortunately, her maid was not around, and she was unable to comb her hair again.

Zheng Dinglian took a step forward and gently pulled out the hairpin on her head.

A strand of black hair instantly cascaded down and fluttered in the wind.

His fingertips gently shuttled through her hair, gently massaging her scalp, "Qin Lan, there is no need to be too rigid about etiquette. Except when you are in front of the emperor, you can show your true self as you wish."

This was the first time someone had said this to her, and she couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

Then, she smiled softly: "It's not that simple..."

She wanted to be herself without any restraint, but she had too many responsibilities, and freedom required strong self-confidence. At least for now, she had not yet reached that state.

Zheng Dinglian gently straightened her hair: "It's not as difficult as you think. Qinlan, you are not alone, I am behind you. Whatever you want to do, just do it, don't worry too much. Even if the sky collapses and the earth breaks, I will hold up a sky for you."

"I know you have many dreams in your heart. I will not restrict you, nor will I selfishly want to imprison you in the backyard. You can train some capable assistants, and leave the affairs of the mansion to reliable servants. Go and do what you want to do boldly. If you encounter any troubles outside, just show the name of our Prince Duan's Mansion. Don't worry about my insufficient status. I will work tirelessly until others are willing to make concessions for you."

"I have thought carefully about the suggestion you made earlier, and you are right. Therefore, when I am not in the capital, if you encounter any difficulties, you can go to the prince and he will lend a hand."

Gu Qinlan raised her head in shock: "You..." You actually chose a side?!

Zheng Dinglian nodded slightly: "What you said is very reasonable. In the past, our Zheng family was too confident. The Zheng family is loyal to the country, but we should be loyal to the wise monarch. Otherwise, we will become a sword in the hands of the tyrant, which is no different from hurting the people with our own hands."

Gu Qinlan couldn't calm down her inner shock for a long time, because she had almost given up hope of making Zheng Dinglian choose a side.

Now, however, he told her that he listened to her and made the decision without her knowledge, and even arranged strong support for her.