Reborn as a concubine's sister, the eldest lady went crazy

In the blink of an eye, it was October. Xu Yixing learned from Qin Li that Yiwen and Gao Yao were all released and returned to their respective homes. However, Yiwen should have been placed in a courtyard of the former governor's mansion, and like himself, he could not come and go at will. As long as he was safe, Xu Yixing did not ask for anything else.

"Empress, His Majesty and General Ren have already set a time to march. Three days later, they will lead the troops deep into the grasslands and attack the royal court."

Xu Yixing held Xiaobao in his arms and stared at Qin Li suspiciously: "Although I am not familiar with military affairs, I know that it is best to march and fight after the autumn harvest and end the war before winter.

Although it is October now, Miaozhou is different from the interior of the country. The severe cold weather has already entered winter. The Hu people live on water and grass, and I am afraid that they have already moved the royal court deep into the grassland. Wouldn't it be a solitary expedition now? General Ren and other generals did not raise any objections?"

Qin Li shrugged slightly. Is he still ignorant of military affairs? His face became more respectful: "Your Majesty said that speed is the most important thing in war, and he also said that divine troops should descend from the sky. It is precisely because everyone thinks that the royal army will not send troops now that this is the best time to send troops. This is called surprise attack."

"What bullshit." Xu Yixing muttered. He really didn't understand what Lu Anyuan was trying to do.

Qin Li pretended not to hear her curse and smiled awkwardly.

"I always forgot to ask, when your Majesty goes to war, who is in charge in the capital?"

"Lord Wu is in charge personally, the government affairs are handled by the Prime Minister and the cabinet, and the affairs of the palace are decided by the Empress Dowager."

“Oh…” No wonder Lu Anyuan dared to come out so freely, it turned out that he had asked Lord Wu Hou for help.

Xu Yixing had lived in the capital for twenty years, but he had never seen the only Wu Hou of the Great Xia Dynasty, because he retired early and lived as a hermit. He did not expect Lu Anyuan to invite him out. It seemed that staying in the capital was fine for the time being, but if he really went deep into the capital alone for several months without returning, it would be a big problem.

"Go and tell the emperor to come before he goes to war." Xu Yixing had many questions to ask, but since the departure date had been set, she probably couldn't change it.

"Your Majesty will come back of course, without any need for the Queen's instructions." Qin Li smiled and Xu Yixing ignored him.

After waiting for another two days, Lu Anyuan finally stepped into the Orchid Garden the day before the expedition. When Xu Yixing saw him, he felt that in just half a month, he looked much older and had a scruffy beard. If you didn't know him, you would think he had just come back from begging.

"What are you doing?"

"Oh, we have been in the military camp these days, eating and living together, so naturally there is not much to pay attention to." Although he is the emperor, it is not difficult for him to quickly get close to his subordinates. Lu Anyuan is very experienced.

"Going out tomorrow?"

"Exactly."

Xu Yixing sighed worriedly, "I don't understand. The weather is freezing cold, and we are not familiar with the terrain once we enter the grassland. If we can't find the royal court, or if we encounter a large group of grassland cavalry, how can you guarantee your safety?"

"These are matters that the general should worry about, and have nothing to do with you." Lu Anyuan had no intention of explaining to her, and Xu Yixing did not ask further. She was just surprised by his next words: "Pack up and leave with me tomorrow."

"You want me to bring Xiaobao with you to fight in the war?" Xu Yixing couldn't believe it. Could it be that Lu Anyuan's distrust of him had reached such an extent that he even wanted to bring a child with him?

"You're overthinking it. I'll place you in Sijiabao, which is the northernmost town in Daxia. It's closest to the grassland and is where the troops are stationed. It's very safe."

Xu Yixing rolled his eyes, but still didn't understand. Sijiabao was indeed further north than Miaozhou, and it was indeed the last military town on the map, but there was actually no essential difference between going there and staying in Miaozhou, and Miaozhou was obviously bigger and safer. Could it be that Lu Anyuan just wanted to be at ease so that he could see the mother and son as soon as he came back?

Lu Anyuan saw her doubts and did not explain much. He just said: "All my arrangements are useful. You will know when I come back from the grassland. Don't be suspicious. And didn't you just say that you would listen to me? Why don't you keep your word now?"

"Well, your soldiers don't think you're ridiculous, so what can I say?"

After hearing her say this, Lu Anyuan felt half relieved. After the matter on the grassland was over, he could give her an explanation.

He gently took the little boy from her arms. He had indeed become heavier after not seeing him for half a month, which showed that he was in good health. Lu Anyuan rarely showed a pure smile: "Xiaobao is so cute, I wonder who of us he looks like?"

"Since it's pretty, then let it look like you." Humph, the child I give birth to will naturally look like me, oh no, to be more precise, like my sister. Xu Yixing sometimes felt a little regretful. He took over Yi Yan's body, so the child he gave birth to would naturally look like Yi Yan. It was just a pity that he couldn't see what his child would look like.

"Haha. When I come back, you'd better explain how you left Yanshan and came to Miaozhou, and then explain what you did behind my back."

Xu Yixing's body stiffened, and the burning charcoal actually felt a little cold. "Aha, I thought you had found out everything..."

Lu Anyuan smiled. He had indeed found out something. Unfortunately, every time he found out something, she would escape first. If he hadn't left the main group behind and arrived in Miaozhou ahead of time, he would have missed her again. "Okay, pack up first, and we'll set off early tomorrow morning."

Lu Anyuan had too many things to take care of, so he just played with the child for a while before leaving. It was indeed dangerous to go deep into the grassland this time, so Ada and Aer followed him, and eight long-sword guards were left behind for Xu Yixing, for protection and probably also for surveillance.

On October 4, the emperor sent off to attack the Hu people in the expectant eyes of the Miao people. He walked out of the north gate and went deep into the vast Gobi Desert. It took a whole day to reach the northernmost part of the territory, Sijiabao.

Lu Anyuan did not arrange Xu Yixing's next destination, but separated a small team from the huge army, gradually deviated from the north and turned west to enter the tall and thick fortress.

The carriage stopped, Xu Yixing held the nanny's hand and got out of the carriage to enter the garden. With just one glance, she immediately understood the ins and outs of the garden.