Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage

Chapter 861: Chapter 861: If There are Flowers Like Brocade_1

Li Hongyuan, the Crown Prince, is cold inside and out. He is also arrogant to the point of rudeness, capable of cutting one to the quick with just a few words.

Jiang Ning quietly decided that she’d teach him a lesson.

She slowed her pace, beckoned Gufeng to come closer, and whispered a few words in his ears.

Gufeng immediately dashed off with the bottle.

Li Hongyuan watched him leave with surprise.

“I ordered him to take care of something,” Jiang Ning explained.

Li Hongyuan didn’t say more.

Jiang Ning asked him, “Why aren’t you busy today?”

“It’s not like I’m always busy.”

“Any news from the Silla Kingdom?”

“At present, no special news has come back,” said Li Hongyuan, “The journey is far, and Li You’s big army hasn’t yet arrived.”

“Are the logistical supplies like grains, clothing and such all in place?”

“Each soldier carries their food, and as for the clothing, the weather is getting warmer, it is not necessary yet,” explained Li Hongyuan, “I am always coordinating with the Six Ministries to transport grain by recruiting farmers. In fact, it is not very difficult to conquer the small bordering countries of Silla. The real big fish is Rouran, the neighbouring country of Silla.”

He looked at Jiang Ning, and continued, “Your uncle will be setting off in another half a month.”

Jiang Ning replied, “Jiang Mubai is already over fifty, and yet he has to lead troops. Couldn’t you pick some younger generals from the Imperial court?”

Her granduncle’s love for her was not less compared to her biological father, Jiang Ruobai.

In Jiang Ning’s heart, the place of Jiang Mubai was the same as Jiang Ruobai. The last time she saw him, she noticed the faint silver wisps appearing in his hair.

He was, after all, of grandfather’s age.

Been made to go to the battlefield and fight, leading troops, it’s hard not to worry.

Li Hongyuan understood her meaning and pondered, “There are younger generals in the court who are suitable for war. But, after all, General Jiang excels in strategy and martial arts than the others. What’s more crucial is, he has been fighting with Rouran for twenty years, thus he knows Rouran better than anyone. I believe he himself also wishes to defeat Rouran completely. Even if…something happens on the battlefield, I’m convinced that General Jiang will absolutely have no regrets.”

Jiang Ning was left speechless.

For a general, is dying on the battlefield his most ideal destiny?@@novelbin@@

Seeing the way Jiang Mubai smiled while offering her the freshly-wrapped roast pig’s foot from his bag, she felt truly upset.

“You must ensure the supply line,” she earnestly told Li Hongyuan, “The soldiers are there to serve and protect the country. If we cannot even guarantee their food and clothes, it would be greatly disheartening.”

“Don’t worry,” said Li Hongyuan, his expression remained serious, “I would not be joking about such matters.”

While they were chatting, they reached the East Palace.

Li Yuanyuan was directing some eunuchs to plant flowers and plants. Jin Man was sitting under the corridor, watching all this. Despite the warm spring, she was still tightly wrapped and looked listless.

As they saw them returning, they hurried to kneel and salute.

“No need for formalities.” Li Hongyuan waved his hand, “What are you planting?”

“Sunflowers,” Li Yuanyuan said with a smile, “The other day, the Princess Consort mentioned the East Palace was too empty. Thus, these spring and summer days should be filled with blooming flowers.”

Li Hongyuan said coolly, “You seem to have remembered her words quite well.”

“I myself love flowers.” Li Yuanyuan replied with a soft smile.

Jiang Ning laughed and said, “I love sunflowers too. Concubine Li, you’ve worked hard. Here is something for you.”

She casually handed over the jade Qilin.

Li Yuanyuan took a look and immediately declined, “It’s too valuable, I can’t accept it.”

“Things that the Emperor Father rewarded you with, you would just casually give out? Besides, her status isn’t even qualified to have such a thing.” Li Hongyuan finished, and looked at Jin Man casually asking, “Jin Liangyuan, how are you feeling?”