Chapter Nine, please instruct

It was not until the carriage disappeared from sight that Xie Mohan turned and entered the residence

According to what my sister said yesterday, the Emperor did not avoid mentioning him when he saw the secret letter. Since he is aware of the matters concerning the nameless mountain, there is no need to ask my sister for information. Is it possible that my sister revealed some flaw that caught his attention? Otherwise, he should not be heading to the northern desert at this time

"Otherwise, let me send someone to escort you for a while!" Xie Mohan was discussing with Xie Fanghua

What should we do? My sister can only walk three hundred miles before she has to turn back. If Qin Zheng follows her, how can she get away from him? Sun Er has known Qin Zheng for a long time; he is not truly a frivolous person who is oblivious to the world.

The loyal and brave Marquis has deep-set eyes, "This is certainly worth exploring!"

Before the current emperor ascended the throne, he had many brothers. Among them, the Prince of England was born with a limp. Although he was born of the empress and possessed great talent, he was destined to be unrelated to the throne. He was granted a princely title early on, and regardless of who occupied the throne, he could have lived a life of stability. However, he chose to support the current emperor, assisting him in his ascension. On the day of the power seizure, he was wounded by an arrow, which left him with lasting health issues. The emperor held deep affection for him, trusting and favoring him greatly. The status of the Prince of England's residence is unmatched throughout the southern Qin.

The loyal and valiant marquis continued his steps, making his way back to the Rongfu Hall

On the second day at the hour of Chen, Xie Fanghua packed her belongings and left the Duke of Zhongyong's residence

Xie Fanghua immediately laughed, "I have returned by myself after staying in Wuming Mountain for 8 years, what is there for my brother to be worried about?"

Xie Mohan steadied her mind and said, "The Princess of the British Prince has only one son, Qin Zheng. The northern desert is far away, and if anything were to happen on the journey, with the legitimate son in the British Prince's residence, I would have no hope left." After speaking, she sighed and continued, "I only hope that the Princess of the British Prince can think of a way to bring him back quickly, so that my sister can escape as soon as possible." After that, she curiously added, "How could Qin Zheng think of going to the northern desert?"

Xie Fanghua turned and got onto the horse-drawn carriage, sitting at the front. With a flick of the whip, the carriage loaded with goods departed from the residence of the Loyal and Brave Marquis

"Then shall we do nothing? Let him follow? What if the English Prince and Princess cannot come up with a solution?" Xie Mohan inquired

"Brother, do not burden your mind too heavily. As the ancients said, excessive wisdom can lead to harm. Most of your ailments stem from overthinking and worrying, which renders even the best remedies ineffective. Now that I have returned, I will not leave again, so you need not be anxious any longer. Follow the prescription I provided you yesterday and take good care of yourself. One day, I will find a solution beyond just addressing the root of your illness, and I will help you achieve a healthy body." Xie Fanghua advised him

Xie Fanghua nodded

Xie Mohan's words faltered as she looked at the steadfast figure of the Duke of Zhongyong. After struggling for a moment, she dismounted and followed him back to the residence

On that night, the Loyal and Brave Marquis was retained in the imperial palace by the emperor and did not return to his residence

"The Emperor and Empress have both granted permission, so naturally, Prince Ying cannot stop it." Duke Zhongyong took a sip of tea and rubbed his brow, "This Qin Zheng, Prince Ying has adhered to rules his entire life, yet he did not expect to have such a rule-breaking son."

Xie Mohan was taken aback, "Qin Zheng? With the year-end approaching and the journey to the northern desert being long, what is he going to do in the northern desert?"

Thus, from the perspective of the children, the Duke of York's residence has produced a fearless Qin Zheng, as well as a princess who was taken by the queen to be raised by her side. In contrast, the Marquis of Loyal and Brave, Xie Mohan, adheres to conventions, exercising caution and care, not daring to make the slightest mistake. Xie Fanghua has spent eight years away from the capital, struggling to learn her craft in a nameless, hellish place.

Xie Mohan frowned, "How could the Empress help him?" After saying this, he immediately added, "Oh right, it is because of the Fourth Prince."

The Duke of Loyalty and Valor's residence is the result of several centuries of accumulated noble merit, as well as the military achievements of the Duke during his youth when he defended the borders, and the marriage of a daughter to the Northern Qi in place of the late emperor. Although he has made significant contributions, there is always a concern that his merits may overshadow the sovereign. Furthermore, the Xie family is excessively prosperous, which means that while they can be compared to Prince Ying, they cannot be equated. The emperor does not genuinely favor the Duke of Loyalty and Valor's residence.

Xie Mohan sat down heavily in the chair, contemplating a strategy. "I must come up with a solution. Although my sister's disguise is remarkable and her voice is indistinguishable from that of a young man, if I hadn't seen the cord woven by our mother hanging from her waist, I wouldn't have recognized her at first glance. However, she is still a woman, and having been away from the capital for a long time, she is unfamiliar with Qin Zheng's temperament. It would be troublesome if she reveals any flaws in front of him."

Even if you rush to the North City Gate now, you will not be able to stop him said the Marquis of Loyalty and Valor

Prepare the carriage, do not prepare the horse, I want to go to the North City Gate to take a look said Xie Mohan as he quickly left Zhilan Courtyard while giving orders

Xie Mohan looked at the sedan chair and said, "Grandfather, I want to go..."

Do not worry, if it were not for the net woven by your mother, I would not have recognized her at a glance. She stayed in the Nameless Mountain for eight years without being recognized. Even if that kid Qin Zheng had sharper eyes, they would not be sharper than those of the three masters in the Nameless Mountain. Did not those three masters also end up being destroyed by the heavenly thunder that your sister attracted? The Duke of Loyalty and Courage is calmer than Xie Mohan, saying, "Now that he has gone to the Northern Desert, it is not just us who are worried; the princess of the British prince's residence, who cherishes him like her own eye, must be even more anxious, thinking of ways to keep him here."

The attendant immediately ran to his side to lead the horse from the stable

The loyal and brave Marquis snorted, "If it weren't for the net woven by your mother, neither of us would recognize her. Does he have the discerning eyes to see that she is a woman? I doubt it. It's merely curiosity from having interacted with her. " After saying this, he dismissively added, "Just a young brat, what kind of storm can he stir up? Even if he does take an interest, it depends on his abilities. Your sister is not a soft persimmon."

Xie Mohan followed him into the room, closed the door, and finally could not help but ask, "Does grandfather know that Qin Zheng is going to the northern desert with my sister"

The loyal and brave marquis let out a sound of acknowledgment, "Last night, he went to the palace to seek permission, saying that he had never been to the northern desert in his life and wanted to take a look. The emperor did not grant permission, so he went to plead with the empress. Since the fourth prince left, the empress has fallen ill and has not spoken a word to the emperor. Upon hearing that he wanted to go to the northern desert, she helped him to plead with the emperor. The emperor, rarely having the opportunity to speak with the empress, thus granted permission.

Xie Mohan sighed; it was precisely because this younger sister was so reassuring that it made him, as her older brother, seem useless

Hmm? What happened?" Xie Mohan was taken aback.

"You are not allowed to go anywhere, follow me back to the residence." The Loyal and Brave Marquis interrupted his words, got off the sedan chair, and entered the door

Xie Mohan nodded, feeling a warmth in her heart. She wanted to reach out and touch her head, but due to the crowd at the entrance, she had to give up the idea.

"The Princess of England is not capable; your sister will surely find a way to deal with him." The Duke of Loyalty waved his hand, "Yesterday, the Emperor only summoned me and the Prince of England to discuss matters in the palace, while the Prime Minister and other officials were not called. The Duke of Loyalty's residence has once again attracted attention comparable to that of the Prince of England's residence, which is not a good thing. It is better to avoid drawing attention for now; our residence has been under scrutiny for quite some time. We might end up unable to assist your sister and instead cause her trouble."

Xie Mohan nodded slightly

As the year-end approaches, it takes at least a month and a half to travel from the capital to the northern desert. With just over a month left until the New Year, his departure means he will not be able to return to the capital in time to celebrate. How could Prince Ying possibly agree to this?" Xie Mohan said, puzzled.

Xie Mohan personally delivered the gifts sent back from the Military General's Mansion stationed at the northern border to the door, and quietly advised Xie Fanghua, "Although three hundred miles is not far, you are traveling alone to return to the capital with a secret letter. The Emperor has concealed the news of the destruction of Wuming Mountain, and even the left and right chancellors have not been summoned for discussion. Therefore, you may be targeted and spied upon during your journey out of the capital. Be extra cautious."

The attendant immediately said, "I have just learned that Young Master Zheng Er has gone to the North City Gate, reportedly to accompany the young lady to the Northern Desert"

The attendant shook his head

Just returned to Zhilan Courtyard, Shishu hurriedly walked in to report, "Young Master, something is wrong, Miss is in trouble"

This is the difference

Xie Mohan arrived at the door, and the attendant had already brought the horse. He mounted the horse, and at that moment, a sedan chair arrived, just blocking his path. The Duke of Zhongyong poked his head out from inside and inquired, "Where are you going?"

The Duke of Loyalty and Valor nodded, "The Fourth Prince has gone to the Northern Desert, and to this day, there has been no news from him. Upon hearing that Qin Zheng intends to go to the Northern Desert, the Empress naturally hopes that he will take the opportunity to inquire about her son's situation. For the sake of her son, she naturally assists Qin Zheng in making the request. The Emperor still holds the Empress in high regard; how could he possibly refuse?"