Chapter 002: Thick Shade of Willows, Fragrant Grasses and Smiling Flowers (2).

The southern region is relatively better off. Since my grandfather, Emperor Gao, ascended the throne of the Song Dynasty and established the Great Qi Kingdom, these decades have been relatively peaceful and prosperous, with national stability and people's well-being. However, in the vast Central Plains region in the north, there have been continuous wars and conflicts for nearly a hundred years. It was not until the past twenty years that the Wei Kingdom, established by the Xianbei tribe rising from the northeast, gradually grew stronger and gradually annexed the various countries established by the northern Hu tribes, with intentions of invading the south.

General Xiao Yan has been guarding the Qimin border for nine years. The Emperor has ordered him to lead troops to reinforce Qingzhou, which is in danger. However, Xiao Yan still needs to arrange the defense of the Min border and it is uncertain whether he can make it in time. Xiao Baorong hesitated to speak, and then bitterly smiled as if lost in thought.

Consort Yu... Xiao Baorong's mind wandered for a moment before saying, "That won't be necessary. Most of the women who become nuns at Shangqing Temple are old concubines who have lost favor and have no one to rely on. The Northern Dynasties are similar to our Great Qi, and they hold Buddhism in high regard. Even if they attack the city of Ningdu, they shouldn't harm a group of nuns."

Stones flew by, only hitting the branches, startling the emerald bird to flap its wings and fly away, also startling the apricot shadows and fragrant snow to flutter and fall in a colorful array onto the fragrant grass under the tree. The evening breeze gently stirred, causing the light and pure white to undulate on the lush green lawn, making it even more beautiful and lovely.

Xiao Baorong rarely showed a worried look, and he smiled bitterly, saying, "Under the Emperor's feet... If the soldiers and horses of Qingzhou cannot hold on, allowing the Wei army to break into Guangling, cross the river with their troops, then it will be only a matter of time... Under the Emperor's feet, I'm afraid... I'm afraid that everything will be lost under the iron hooves of the Northern Wei Tuoba clan!"

When he smiles, his eyes are as black and bright as crystal, transparent like water. But when he is lost in thought, a gentle and hazy mist appears. He appears exceptionally noble and calm, with refined and rounded features. Not to mention those who love him, even I, when I look at him, would think he is the most beautiful man in the world, and I can't help but be mesmerized.

What about the generals of our Daqi? And General Xiao, where is he? I sat by the couch of Xiao Baorong, and drove away the two beautiful women beside him, leaning against him and asking.

Does my mother also count as being old and out of favor? I sneered, squatted on the bed, and took a slingshot to shoot a red-beaked green bird that had just rested on the apricot branch.

I was surprised: "Why? Even in the capital city, is there anyone who dares to harm even a single strand of hair of Princess Wenmo under the feet of the emperor?"

I wrinkled my nose mischievously, twisted and turned under his fingers, and chuckled, "I'm not worried at all! I'm just thinking, my mother is living in the Qing Temple outside the city. Should I bring her back?"

Xiao Baorong looked at me in a daze, probably thinking that I startled him. He pinched my nose and said with a gentle smile, "But don't worry, just stay at the mansion and be at ease, it's best to stay by my side."

But one day, he finally said to me, "Amo, from now on, don't wander around the palace anymore. If you leave, make sure to bring several attendants with you."

In the sixth year of the Shengwu era of the Great Qi dynasty, which was 17 years ago, Emperor Jing of the Northern Wei dynasty attacked and captured the border town of Xiangcheng of the Qi kingdom. My father, Emperor Ming, sent the general Xiao Yan to lead a large army to attack the Wei army, and they fought all the way to near Luocheng. Even Emperor Jing was hit by an arrow and died, causing a great blow to the Northern Wei dynasty. After inheriting the throne, Tuoba Ke consolidated his position in the country and only focused on the north. When will he start invading the Great Qi again?

I was startled.

Although he told me to restrain myself, I know that no matter how big a disaster I cause, he will definitely protect me.

Even if I ignore national affairs, I am aware of the current situation of division between the North and the South, and the chaos of warlords.