Old Matriarch He fell silent after hearing these words.

She knew Chu Lian was right, but she didn't want to believe it.

Chu Lian didn't want to force her to make a decision and said softly, "Grandmother, let's discuss it with eldest brother when he comes."

Old Matriarch nodded with a heavy expression.

He Changqi returned an hour later. As soon as he entered, he hurried to Qingwen Tang.

He Changqi raised his head to see Chu Lian there and was slightly surprised.

Old Matriarch pointed to the chair beside her. "Sit down and rest first."

Mu Xiang poured tea for He Changqi. He Changqi only drank half a cup before he couldn't wait any longer. He put down the teacup and said solemnly, "Grandmother, why don't grandson go beg His Majesty and ask him to allow grandson to go to the northern border?"

Old Matriarch was a heroine after all. She had experienced great storms when she was young and her mind had cleared up while waiting for He Changqi.

San Lang's wife was right. Dalang couldn't leave the capital. They could only rely on San Lang's wife for the trip to the northern border.

Old Matriarch shook her head at He Dalang's words. "Dalang, you know our He family's situation. His Majesty won't allow you to leave the capital, but we won't let San Lang fall into danger in the northern border.

This old one has decided to let San Lang's wife go to the northern border this time. "

"What!"

He Changqi exclaimed in disbelief. When he realized his emotions had leaked too much, he coughed awkwardly and glanced suspiciously at Chu Lian sitting next to Old Matriarch.

"Grandmother, this isn't appropriate. Third sister-in-law is only fifteen and a girl. How can she go to a place as bitter as the northern border? What if something happens?"

Old Matriarch's expression darkened. "So what if she's a girl?

So what if she's fifteen?

Lian 'er made Guilin Ju famous in Shengjing at fifteen. Can you do that?

Also, this old one was only sixteen when I followed your grandfather to the southern border.

Don't worry, we can't just go like this. We have to be fully prepared. When the time comes, I'll mobilize the hidden guards to follow Lian 'er. She'll definitely be fine! "

Although He Changqi was big and looked like a general made of iron, he was actually the most meticulous.

Seeing how resolute his grandmother was, he guessed that she had already made up her mind.

He knew he couldn't easily leave the capital. But looking at how delicate his third sister-in-law was, he sighed inwardly. Could a girl like her really take on such a great responsibility?

Going to the Northern Region to rescue San Lang, and at the critical moment, gathering the forces under his control to rescue San Lang. This was not as easy as opening a restaurant and cooking a few dishes!

He Changqi sighed in his heart. He hated himself for not noticing He Sanlang's intention to go to the Northern Region. If he had known, he would have stopped him on the spot.

"Grandmother, this grandson has nothing more to say, but grandson has has. I has, Lian 'to.

"Grandmother, this old one have one.

"In this trip to the Northern Region, I will also arrange my own men. If Third Sister-in-law is unable to accept the mission in the face of danger, my men will make their own decisions."

"Lian" to say. "'t" to "to" to "to" 'Lian "to say.," t. "to" to. "to" to "Mater" to Lian, "" to "'t."

To put it bluntly, He Changqi just didn't believe in her abilities, but that was normal.

Although He Changqi's marriage didn't go well, he was a responsible and meticulous person. If it wasn't for his status as the eldest son of Duke Jing 'an restricting him, he would definitely have become a wise and valiant general in the army.

Matriarch He glanced at Chu Lian. Seeing that she wasn't angry or angered by He Changqi's words, she relaxed.

Although Matriarch He didn't say it out loud, she had considered the possibility that He Changqi had mentioned.

Seeing Chu Lian's calm expression, Matriarch He suddenly had more confidence in this young and delicate granddaughter-in-law.

"Eldest Brother's request is right. If I can't help Husband, I naturally can't delay others from rescuing him. After all, Husband's safety is the most important."

He Changqi didn't expect Chu Lian to be so calm and tactful. If it was any other young daughter-in-law, they would have long been crying in their own courtyard. Who would have thought that he would have to personally rescue Husband?

He Changqi was slightly taken aback. He nodded and didn't say anything.

Most of the following arrangements were left to Matriarch He and He Changqi.

Early the next morning, Matriarch He handed over a token and entered the palace to seek an audience with the empress dowager.

In less than two days, the empress dowager's decree came. She asked Jinyi Village Lord to bring the cotton-padded clothes and quilts collected from various households to reward the soldiers in the bitter cold lands of the north.

Actually, this was just an excuse that Matriarch He had asked the empress dowager for. There were no real military supplies collected. It was just something that Duke Jing 'an's estate had prepared for show.

He Changqi had already informed Prince Jin's estate. Prince Jin had sent someone to deliver a letter saying that he would also send someone over.

The most surprising thing was that Princess Wei had somehow gotten the news and actually brought Royal Princess Duanjia to visit Chu Lian at Duke Jing 'an's estate.

Even Matriarch He was shocked, not to mention Chu Lian.

Royal Princess Duanjia pulled Chu Lian and tried to persuade her, not wanting her to go to the north.

The two of them talked in the inner room while Matriarch He accompanied Princess Wei in the outer parlor.

"Chu Liu, are you stupid?

Are you really going to Liangzhou?

I heard my eldest brother say that you can't even stretch your hands out in winter! "

Chu Lian looked at Royal Princess Duanjia's tightly furrowed brows. Her eyes were filled with worry.

Chu Lian smiled. "Princess, Matriarch has already begged Empress Dowager. I must go."

Royal Princess Duanjia immediately stood up angrily. "How could that old woman force you? Tell me, if you don't want to go, I'll go beg Empress Dowager right now!"

Chu Lian quickly pulled the agitated Royal Princess Duanjia to sit down. She shook Royal Princess Duanjia's arm. "Princess, it's not like that. I want to go myself."

"You!

Chu Liu!

I think you're trying to anger me to death! "Royal Princess Duanjia's chest heaved up and down. In the end, she turned her head and ignored Chu Lian.

Chu Lian had no choice but to patiently explain to her, "Princess, He Sanlang is in danger in the north. The estate can't just sit back and do nothing. Eldest brother can't leave the capital and second brother is on an imperial mission in Lin City. I'm the only one in the estate who can go!

I'm the only one who can go without alerting the enemy. Perhaps I can even win by surprise. "

Royal Princess Duanjia rolled her eyes without giving her any face. "Chu Liu, you don't even know how to fight. What can you do if you go?!"

Chu Lian didn't hide anything in front of Royal Princess Duanjia. She said bluntly, "Actually, I don't know what I can do either. But if I don't go and something happens to He Sanlang, I won't be able to rest easy."

Seeing Matriarch He and her eldest brother He Changqi's arrangements, they didn't expect her to do much. She was only bringing people to the north to give the He family an excuse to save He Sanlang.

Royal Princess Duanjia knew that she couldn't persuade her. She stomped her foot and said unhappily, "What did that He Sanlang do to save the country in his past life to be able to marry a good wife like you!

If I had known you earlier, I would have had my brother marry you and you would have been my sister-in-law! "

Chu Lian's forehead twitched when she heard Royal Princess Duanjia's rude words. Royal Princess Duanjia really dared to say anything.

"Princess!"

"What? Are you unhappy that I said He Sanlang? He's a good-for-nothing to begin with and now you won't let me talk about him? Look, even your title has nothing to do with him!"

Sometimes, Royal Princess Duanjia's venomous mouth could really bring the dead back to life.

Luckily, He Changdi wasn't there. Otherwise, who knew what would have happened!

Royal Princess Duanjia suddenly gasped when she saw Chu Lian keep her head down and drink her honey water. She moved closer to Chu Lian and said, "Chu Liu, don't tell me you've really fallen for He Sanlang?"

Chu Lian was speechless. She didn't understand why Royal Princess Duanjia's thoughts were jumping around so quickly. She was suddenly asking about their relationship.

Royal Princess Duanjia panicked when she saw that Chu Lian was only looking up at her. "Chu Liu, why are you so disappointing? You're so stubborn!

That stinky man abandoned you after just three days of marriage and you're still thinking about going to the north to help him get through danger. If it were me, I wouldn't care if he died or not!

It'd be best if he died. This princess can still remarry! "

Chu Lian almost spat out the honey water she'd just drank from her mouth when she heard Royal Princess Duanjia's shocking words.

Chu Lian didn't avoid Royal Princess Duanjia's complaints. She said bluntly, "I'm not going to the north entirely for He Sanlang. I'm mostly doing it for Count Jing 'an's estate. After all, I'm the third madam of Count Jing' an's estate.

I can only live a good life if Count Jing 'an's estate recovers. "

Royal Princess Duanjia fell silent when she heard Chu Lian's words.

She didn't argue with Chu Lian anymore. After a moment of silence, Royal Princess Duanjia finally raised her head to look at Chu Lian. "Chu Liu, you must be careful when you go to the north. I'll go ask my father to send a few guards to protect you!"

Chu Lian laughed. "Royal Princess, it's not as dangerous as you think. I won't go to the military camp, so how could anything happen to me? At most, I'll just stay in Liangzhou City.

Oh right, a while ago, didn't you say you wanted to eat hotpot?

Why don't we take this opportunity to eat hotpot together? "

Although her mouth was already drooling uncontrollably, Royal Princess Duanjia still rolled her eyes at Chu Lian and complained, "Chu Liu, you're still thinking about eating hotpot at a time like this!"

Chu Lian snickered. "Does this mean that Royal Princess doesn't want to eat hotpot anymore?

If that's the case, I'll go tell Xiyan and the others to stop preparing. "

Chu Lian got up and was about to go out and give the order when Royal Princess Duanjia pulled on her sleeve. "Chu … Chu Liu, since you want to eat hotpot so much, then I'll reluctantly accompany you for a meal."

Chu Lian covered her mouth and glared at Royal Princess Duanjia.

As expected, Royal Princess Duanjia's attention was immediately diverted at the mention of delicacies. After a while, she started asking about how hotpot was made. Could it really be cooked with all kinds of food and still taste so good?

After the meal, Princess Wei pulled Chu Lian away for a long time to give her some advice. Only in the afternoon did she bring Royal Princess Duanjia back to the Prince of Wei's estate in a low-key manner.

The situation in the north was constantly changing, so the people from Count Jing 'an's estate didn't dare to delay. They quickly set the date for Chu Lian's trip to the north.

Unfortunately, it was the day that Xiao Bojian was holding a banquet to thank his master at the Duke of Ying 'an's estate.