From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 496

The Zhongwu Marquis's Mansion was very lively that night, but there were no outsiders, only family members.

Everyone seemed unusually silent, because they all knew that Zhou Yuan was going to go on another expedition, tomorrow.

This time was far more dangerous than the Central Plains, and this time they faced the most powerful opponents, Jianzhou Dajin and Jurchen Donglu.

The opponent's strength far exceeded theirs, and once they were defeated, they would be doomed.

Even Ningyue, who had always trusted Zhou Yuan very much, couldn't eat. Her heart beat very fast, and she always felt that something was going to happen.

Zhou Yuan picked up the wine glass and smiled, "Don't be so sullen, drink one, and see me off."

Everyone forced a smile, raised their glasses, and drank with Zhou Yuan.

Zhao Jianjia still couldn't help but worry and said: "Husband, you must be careful, you must protect yourself, as long as you have the green mountains, you will not be afraid of running out of firewood, and the most important thing is to live."

"How can this big family live without you..."

At the end, her voice couldn't help but choke up.

Zhou Yuan patted her hand and said, "Don't worry, it's okay."

He looked at everyone and said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, I am also a person who cherishes life and will not do stupid things. According to my estimate, this battle can be resolved in half a month."

"Recovering the Central Plains involves too many things, such as suppressing bandits, suppressing riots, dividing land, and formulating rules. It really can't be rushed."

"The decisive battle of Shanhaiguan is essentially a strategic decisive battle, which really can't be slow."

"The result will be known within half a month, don't worry too much, I am sure."

Xue Ningyue's eyes were red, and she whispered, "Brother Zhou, you must come back safely. As long as you come back, we don't care about Qu Ling or the princess. It's up to you."

Zhao Jianjia also nodded and said, "Yes, yes, it's up to you."

Ah? There is an unexpected gain?

Zhou Yuan rubbed his hands and said with a smile: "You said it, don't change your mind when the time comes!"

The two looked at each other, feeling a little amused.

Zhao Jianjia whispered: "Don't forget Ziyuan, my dear husband. She has been restless recently. You can't let her stay like this all the time."

Zhou Yuan pinched her cheek and said: "Don't worry, your husband knows what's going on."

He picked up the wine glass and said loudly: "Everyone, we will go out tomorrow and succeed immediately."

"When we come back, our family must hold some big happy events, have fun!"

At this point, he looked at Ningyue and blinked his eyes and said: "Are you ready? The young lady is coming in."

Xue Ningyue blushed, but lowered her head and said "um" softly.

...

The candlelight flickered, and there seemed to be wind blowing outside.

The embroidery building was silent, so silent that you could hear your own heartbeat and breathing.

I have long been accustomed to this lonely life. I have been living like this for so many years. However, I feel empty in my heart during this period.

Princess Bishui sighed, blew out the candle, and lay alone on the bed.

Although it was the end of the first month of the lunar year, the weather had not yet warmed up, and it was cold even in the bed.

She then remembered that she had forgotten to light the charcoal.

The maid also came, but seemed to have been driven away by herself.

Alas, why do I always lose my mind these days...

"Are you thinking about me?"

The sudden voice made Princess Bishui tremble and scream in fear.

The next moment, her mouth was covered.

Zhou Yuan chuckled and said, "Can't you hear my voice?"

Princess Bishui stared at him blankly, but she couldn't help but shed tears.

Zhou Yuan let her go, hugged her cold body in his arms, and whispered: "Why are you crying for no reason?"

Princess Bishui sobbed, "Since you don't want me anymore, why bother looking for me again?"

Zhou Yuan said, "Who said I don't want you? I've only been back for two or three days, and I'm so busy."

Princess Bishui said, "It's been two or three days, but you haven't come to see me."

"Yunxian, you are oblivious to what's happening outside the window, and you don't know anything about the court."

"The day before yesterday, I went to court and received an order to go to the Eastern Tartars. I had to take the five military camps to Shanhaiguan to fight the enemy to the death. I have been busy these two days. "Ah?" Princess Bishui exclaimed, hugged Zhou Yuan tighter, and said anxiously: "Isn't that dangerous?" Zhou Yuan said: "Not only dangerous, but also urgent. I have to leave early tomorrow morning. Logically, I should have been with my family tonight." "But I still miss you and came to see you specially." Princess Bishui's tears fell again, and she nudged her face against his chest, sobbing: "I'm sorry... I misunderstood you... I shouldn't have lost my temper." She was touched. He came to see me even though the time was so urgent. He had me in his heart. Zhou Yuan grabbed her chest and then directlySitting up.

He took a deep breath and grinned, "I really don't want to get up, but I can't stay in the land of gentleness for too long, otherwise I will really be reluctant to leave."

"Yunxian, wait for me to return, I will accompany you for a while, let's go out of the city to relax."

Princess Bishui hurriedly said, "You must protect yourself, don't get into trouble, I'll wait for you to come back."

She also got up, brought clothes for Zhou Yuan, dressed him carefully, and then hugged him again.

"Zhou Yuan, you must come back alive... Without you, I'm afraid I can't live..."

Zhou Yuan carried her to the bed, covered her with a quilt, and said in a deep voice: "Don't talk nonsense, take a good rest for a while, I will be back soon."

"When the glaciers begin to melt and spring comes, I will take you to Beishan to hunt and travel through the mountains and forests."

Chen Yunxian just watched Zhou Yuan walk out of the room, her eyes dim, her right hand clenched the quilt.

She only hoped that the young man would have a safe journey and return home soon.