Shaohua is Junqing

Chapter 149

The Minister of War said in the government office.

"Dad, I have something to ask you."

"Tell me what it is first."

"I would like to ask my father to submit a petition on my behalf, asking the Emperor to allow me to follow His Royal Highness Prince Chen into battle."

"You're going to war?"

"Yes, although I have passed the autumn examination, I still have no merits, and the court has not assigned me any official position. Now the court is in need of people, and I will go with the army. If I can make some merits, when I pass the examination next year, the court will consider me more when assigning me an official position. I have some merits, and others will not say that I was promoted by connections."

"My son, what you said makes sense. It's rare that you have such a heart. Then I will write a letter on your behalf. However, whether you can go depends on the emperor's opinion."

"I know. I will write a handwritten letter and ask Dad to present it to the emperor."

Tai Chi Hall.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report."

"Send it up."

After reading the memorial and Yan Haiyun's letter, the emperor remained silent.

"Your Majesty, my son has decent talent in both literature and martial arts. The war on the front is urgent and this is the time to use more people. I hope Your Majesty can agree to what this old minister and my son have suggested." Seeing that the emperor had not spoken a word, Yan Yanfeng spoke out to express his feelings.

"I know your son's literary talent and martial arts, and he is loyal to the country. Since he has this intention, I will help him. Eunuch Zhou ordered the Secretariat to draft an edict to confer the title of General Dingyuan on Yan Haiyun, the son of Minister Yan, and to serve as the left vanguard of Prince Chen and accompany the army to the battle."

"Yes, I obey the order."

"This old minister and I thank the emperor for his grace."

Prince Chen’s Mansion, Qingfang Garden.

"Siyu."

"The prince is here."

"Forgive me for taking so long to come and see you."

"The prince is busy with work, I don't blame you."

"I have decided to go to the battlefield, but I am afraid that I will be shaken if I see you."

"I understand, and I know you are reluctant to leave. I also understand why you want to go to the battlefield, so I haven't said a word to you for all these days. I don't blame you for anything."

"Thank you for understanding me so well. You are so considerate. I am even more reluctant to leave you."

"I can't bear to leave either, so you have to promise me that you will protect yourself no matter what and not do anything dangerous. I want to be with you for a long time."

"I know. If nothing else, I will take good care of myself for you."

"I have something for you."

Siyu took a brocade box from the dressing table and handed it to Beitang Mo Ran.

In the brocade box was a bracelet that Siyu had recently woven, which was slightly different from the one she had previously given to Beitang Mo Ran.

The red, yellow and green silk threads are intertwined and tightly twisted together, with three jade beads hanging below.

"This is a new bracelet I made. You can wear it around your waist as usual. This bracelet is full of my hopes and blessings. I hope the war on the border can end soon and the people can live a stable life. I also hope that the prince can return safely."

"This plus the gift you gave me before is my amulet. I will definitely come back safely."

"Well, I'll wait for you."

The two hugged each other tightly.

Yan Haiyun volunteered to go to the battlefield. The emperor agreed and issued an edict, but there were two edicts that day, one for Yan Haiyun and the other for Su Xunxian. The emperor appointed him as General Mingwei and the right vanguard, and ordered him to go to war with Prince Chen.

Siyu was not surprised that Yan Haiyun wanted to go to the battlefield. She knew that Yan Haiyun was an ambitious and responsible person. He had no achievements yet, and she could understand that he did this because he wanted to achieve something great.

Because she had never heard Su Xunxian mention anything about fighting or going on an expedition before, and he was usually free and easy, so when Siyu learned that Su Xunxian was also going to the battlefield, she was very surprised.

For this reason, Siyu went to the Su Mansion to ask Su Xunxian, and he replied: "A good man has ambitions. When the country is in danger, he should stand up. Besides, the prince and I are close friends. If he wants to go to the battlefield, I will definitely follow him."

In just a few words, he spoke with such force and logic that Siyu had no way of refuting him. Instead, she gained a better understanding and appreciation of him.