Chapter 436: Great Ambition
Yan Li was thoughtful.
"Third, after the marriage between Mu and Jin, there will be peace and friendship in the short term. Even if it is only stable for five years, it will be enough for Mu Tingchuan to become a qualified commander." Mu Cang raised his hand to stroke her hair, his voice steady and transparent, "After Tingchuan takes control of the military power, I, the former god of war, will naturally need to slowly fade out of the court and the military center."
Yan Li hummed: "I see."
"So you should understand why I can stay in Jin so openly?" Mu Cang smiled, "There can't be two tigers in one mountain, and there can't be two gods of war in one country."
A new emperor has new ministers.
In addition to the fact that Mu Tingchuan is more trustworthy and reassuring to the monarch, the reason why Mu Cang can't continue to stay in Xijiang is that the emperor is more afraid of the close relationship between the uncle and nephew than Mu Cang continues to take control of the military power.
Even if he is not afraid for the time being, he will be afraid sooner or later.
Thinking of this, Yan Li's expression was a little complicated.
Military generals are needed to protect the country, but the king is most afraid of military generals.
This seems to be an unsolvable problem since the royal family.
For a whole afternoon, Yan Li and Mu Cang had a great time talking about the situation of the two countries, the relationship between the monarch and his subjects, and the mind and strategy.
They are husband and wife, and they are also people who appreciate each other. They are both noble and born to shoulder the responsibility of the country, so even if they are chatting, they are talking about topics that ordinary people cannot touch or dare not discuss.
After dinner in the evening, Mu Cang was left in the bedroom by Yan Li.
"We are husband and wife, and it is legitimate to sleep together." Yan Li looked at Mu Cang, his dark eyes full of smiles, "In the past, I was worried that this was someone else's body, and thought about going back to the South to be husband and wife, but now this body completely belongs to me, all the concerns no longer exist, and there is no need to sleep in separate beds."
Mu Cang was a little embarrassed: "Isn't this bad?"
"Mu Cang." Yan Li pursed his lips and suppressed his laughter, "Are you a virgin?"
"That's not the case." Mu Cang decisively defended his dignity as a man, "I'm just worried that I will turn into a flower thief at night and offend you, a virgin."
Yan Li smiled happily: "I'm not afraid of you offending me."
Since she invited him so kindly, Mu Cang naturally refused.
So after taking a bath in the evening, the couple who had been married for a year finally slept in the same bed.
Yan Li, wearing a white nightgown, leaned sideways and looked at Mu Cang with his forehead propped up.
Under the light, this noble and extraordinary face became more and more exquisite and handsome, like a perfect work carefully carved by God, which was extremely pleasing to the eye.
"Although he is a little older, he is still outstanding in appearance." Yan Li raised her hand and pinched his face, "It's barely presentable."
Mu Cang raised the corner of his mouth: "It's an honor for your husband."
Yan Li was silent for a moment, and couldn't help but want to ask him if the two words "husband" made him feel particularly belonging?
"I'll go see Xuan Xuan tomorrow." Yan Li said, "Then I'll stay in the mansion and cultivate my relationship with you."
"Do we still need to cultivate our relationship?" Mu Cang smiled, "Aren't we already in love?"
Yan Li didn't speak, and looked at him steadily.
Until this moment, she seemed to have a clear consciousness that if nothing unexpected happened, she would share the country with this person and grow old together for the rest of her life.
They will have their own children, who will not only inherit their shared blood, but also their responsibilities, and continue to protect the country of Jin until the dynasty changes...
Yan Li pursed her lips and smiled faintly.
Change of dynasty?
Although it is not a result that people look forward to, it is an inevitable result of historical development. So far, no one can stop the continuation of this law.
Yan Li lay on the bed and closed her eyes: "It's late, go to bed."
Mu Cang didn't say anything, but stared at her delicate face quietly, with a gentle look in his eyes.
The night was deep, and the candlelight flickered.
The bedroom was quiet and gentle, with infinite affection.
……
The next day, Yan Li and Chu Qinqin arrived at the Xuan family together.
General Xuan had gone to court, Xuan Nanfeng also went to the palace to take duty, and Madam Xuan led the whole family to welcome the eldest princess.
"Madam Xuan, there is no need to be polite." Yan Li was gentle and approachable, and did not seem to have much of the airs of the eldest princess. "I'm resting these two days and have nothing to do in the mansion. Today, I brought Qinqin to visit Xuanxuan."
Madam Xuan laughed heartily: "It is her great honor that the eldest princess came to visit Xuanxuan in person. Please come in quickly."
The Xuan family was busy all at once. Some led the way, some made tea. As Madam Xuan walked, she told the maid to notify the kitchen: "Lunch must be rich. Don't neglect the eldest princess!"
"Yes!" The maid turned and ran towards the kitchen.
Arriving at the inner courtyard, they saw Xuan Xuan running out of the courtyard from a distance. The other party had a happy face and hurriedly saluted Yan Li. Before he could speak, Yan Li reached out to support him.
"Don't be so polite if you are not feeling well. Resting in bed is the right way."
Xuan Xuan smiled with pursed lips: "I have not left the house these days. I am almost sick."
As they spoke, the three of them entered the house together.
Madam Xuan told her daughter to entertain the princess well, and then she personally led people to prepare a lunch banquet.
"Miss Chu has told me the whole story." Yan Li sat down on the chair and took the tea handed to her by Xuan Xuan, "How is it? Is the cold not serious?"
"I've recovered a long time ago." Xuan Xuan said, and couldn't help but snorted, "I just don't want to deal with the second prince, so I've been hiding at home. I've seen a lot of mean tricks since I was a child, but I haven't seen such stupid and mean tricks, and he's a prince, it's really disgusting."
Chu Qinqin frowned and said, "There are so many rumors outside, what are you going to do in the future?"
"I don't care what they say, I don't plan to get married." Xuan Xuan said, looking at Yan Li eagerly, "Your Highness, Princess, I want to be a female general in the future."
"Female general?" Yan Li raised his eyebrows, "Do you want to go to the battlefield?"
Xuan Xuan was silent for a moment, and slowly shook her head: "There are no wars to fight in peacetime, and although I'm not particular about trivial matters, there are men on the battlefield, and it's inconvenient to take a bath and sleep, so I don't want to go to the battlefield."
Yan Li lowered his eyes and sipped his tea: "Then be a female guard in front of the emperor. Although the position is small, you eat royal food, have a stable future, and can support yourself."
Wouldn't that still be hanging out with men?
Chu Qinqin was thinking this when she saw Xuan Xuan suddenly kneel down on one knee and saluted: "Thank you, Princess, for your appreciation! I will serve you loyally in the future, punish the wicked and eliminate the evil, fulfill my duties, let those shameless villains with bad character get the lesson they deserve, let the despicable behavior have nowhere to hide, and return a clean and innocent court to Jin!"
The words were passionate, and Chu Qinqin had a subtle expression when she heard them.
This ambition is quite grand, and the goal is also very firm. It seems that she has been thinking about it for a long time. She must have had this idea for a long time and was just waiting for an opportunity to put it forward. ŴŴŴ.
Yan Li smiled: "I believe you."
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