In the past, Zhongli Mingye never thought there was anything in this capital city worth missing. Every time he went on a campaign, he couldn't wait to rush to the front line immediately.
Now, however, he was reluctant to go.
Yet, Yanqiu and Yu Ze had joined forces.
Chengzhou had already fallen. If one more city was lost, it was feared that the area south of the Minjiang River would be in great danger. Even though Song Jinyu was extremely reluctant to part with him, she still made a lot of common medicine for him.
"I really hope you won't need this miraculous medicine, but just in case. I still made some for you..."
Zhongli Mingye looked at her with a smile as she bustled around. "Didn't you give the prince a lot last time?"
"Not enough, not enough. I just hope you will return victorious!"
A look of melancholy welled up in her eyes. Zhongli Mingye embraced her. "Sorry, I haven't taken you to the manor yet, but the army is about to set off."
"It doesn't matter. I just want you to return safely."
Her voice trembled slightly. The lingering affection wafted over with the fragrance of the medicine, causing Zhongli Mingye to be slightly absent - minded. "I will."
His long fingers gently brushed through her soft hair.
Seeing her so nervous, he suddenly had the urge to tease her. He whispered softly in her delicate ear, "If my love is worried, you can be more proactive. Then the prince will feel more at ease."
Proactive? Seeing the deepening of his eyes.
Song Jinyu quickly jumped out of his warm embrace and looked at him accusingly. This fellow had "tormented" her all night last night. She had just managed to get out of bed, and now he had such thoughts again.
"Don't even think about it! Humph..."
To put an end to his thoughts, Song Jinyu quickly ran away.
Zhongli Mingye was helpless. "..." He shook his head and got busy with his own things.
Heyi couldn't stand Song Jinyu's seemingly heart - less appearance. "Fourth brother is going to the battlefield. You're really acting like a silly child."
"What do you know? We..."
They had never been separated like this before. Song Jinyu was troubled. Now she was extremely reluctant to part with him, but... Coincidentally, Ming Ruyi entered the palace to visit the Empress Dowager today.
Passing by Heyi's palace and learning that Song Jinyu was also there, Ming Ruyi came in to have a look. He overheard the conversation between the two girls, and a slight bitterness welled up in his heart.
"He is the famous God of War of the Daxia Dynasty," Ming Ruyi waved his fan and said slowly, "Jinyu, you don't have to be so worried."
"Otherwise, it will only make Mingye feel uneasy."
Song Jinyu naturally understood this truth, but she just couldn't bear to part with him.
"I've taken Your Highness's words to heart." She had indeed taken them to heart, but she even wanted to go to the battlefield with Zhongli Mingye.
So she looked at Ming Ruyi and said, "Ming Ruyi, can you let me go to the battlefield with him?" As soon as these words were spoken, both Heyi and Ming Ruyi were stunned.
Heyi was helpless, while Ming Ruyi was bitter.
She only called him Ming Ruyi when she needed something from him. "No way!"
"Jinyu, don't worry anymore! I heard that Cheng Song will also go with fourth brother." Mentioning Cheng Song, a happy light flashed across Heyi's face.
Ming Ruyi sneered, "How old are you? You're already missing a man like this?"
Heyi was not convinced. "Jinyu was already engaged to my fourth brother at this time!"
She was really not convinced. She was already fourteen years old, but the people in the palace still regarded her as a child! Song Jinyu recalled the bit - by - bit of her acquaintance with Zhongli Mingye, and a slight blush appeared on her face. In Ming Ruyi's eyes, it was really bitter.
She still remembered that they had known each other for two years.
"Jinyu, being well - behaved in the capital is the greatest comfort to Mingye," Ming Ruyi tapped her head with his fan. A strange emotion flashed in his phoenix eyes. "You are his only flaw, or his weakness."
Although he didn't want to admit it, the current prince, a strong competitor for the throne. If his weakness was really grasped by others, all his efforts might end in failure.
Song Jinyu's voice became even weaker, but her mind was more determined.
No matter what, she would never be his weakness. She never had been!
After leaving the palace, Song Jinyu made an appointment with Zhong Yuanliu. "Yuanliu..."
Zhong Yuanliu sat obliquely on one side. "What's your order, Miss?"
"Cheng Song has joined the army, and Niaoniao has stayed by my side as a female official. What about you?" Song Jinyu had very complex feelings towards Zhong Yuanliu. He was an elder and also a friend.
"What do you want to say?"
"I want you to find a new path for yourself." Song Jinyu had thought about it for a long time. Zhong Yuanliu couldn't always be her shadow. Although the Tianqian Sect now belonged to Tianmen Mountain, under Wensirong's instruction, it was still at Song Jinyu's disposal.
Looking seriously at Song Jinyu, Zhong Yuanliu somewhat understood. "Do you also want this sect master to join the army?"
Song Jinyu sighed. "Eldest senior brother may have other arrangements for you, but I hope you can serve the court." Zhong Yuanliu's talent had been buried for too long.
"Miss, if I leave, there will be no one around you to use!"
He had thought about serving the court, which could better display his talents. But because of Song Jinyu, he was always worried. Not only Miao Yunshen doted on Song Jinyu, but Zhong Yuanliu also regarded her as his own daughter.
Song Jinyu knew Zhong Yuanliu's concerns.
"You can just do what you want to do boldly..." Work hard, and you will surely bring glory to the Zhong family! No longer be a shadow hidden in the jianghu.
Zhong Yuanliu smiled. The girl he had watched grow up was really a kind - hearted person.
However, this arrangement was not only for Zhong Yuanliu's future. Perhaps it was also for her prince!
When she returned to the prince's mansion, it was already very late. Xing Jian stepped forward and greeted Song Jinyu. "The prince is waiting for you in the Liuyun Pavilion..."
The Liuyun Pavilion again? A blush appeared on Song Jinyu's face. As soon as she entered, she saw Zhongli Mingye drinking alone.
"Why are you drinking alone?"
"Alas... The princess went out to enjoy herself. Of course, the prince has to drink alone!" His phoenix eyes lifted slightly. There were a few lamps lit in the pavilion, illuminating his handsome face. Song Jinyu felt it was so unreal.
She sat down beside him hesitantly and picked up the wine pot. She filled his cup. "I talked to Zhong Yuanliu. He will also go to the front line with you soon."
"The Tianqian Sect under his command will be at your disposal!"
Zhongli Mingye pulled her into his arms and laughed. "Why does the prince need you to make such arrangements?" Zhong Yuanliu was her man and also from Tianmen Mountain. Did this little girl give him all her assets?
The more he thought about it, the happier he was. Taking advantage of the alcohol, he kept kissing her. "Hey... Stop fooling around!"
"I just want Zhong Yuanliu to display his talent in the court."
"Really?"
Zhongli Mingye ignored her. The two of them pushed and shoved, and a lot of wine spilled on the table.
It splashed on her clothes and instantly soaked a large area. Song Jinyu hurriedly looked for something to wipe it, but unexpectedly, he pulled her into his arms. "The prince will wipe it for you!"
His eyes became deeper and deeper, and the night became more and more beautiful.