The subtle fragrance of cotton needles

Chapter 205 Not Much Time Left

"I understand. Are you going to court in the near future?" Since Xia Yanxiang already knew the specific information, all that was left was to borrow someone from Mo Yuxuan.

Mo Xuanxuan shook his head: "Ever since my father handed over the Ministry of Revenue to Prince Wei, my mother asked me not to go to court for the time being."

"That's good." Xia Yanxiang nodded. If Mo Yuxuan didn't go to court, the ministers and Mo Cheng would think that he was petty and incapable of taking on big responsibilities, which would lower everyone's vigilance.

"I want to borrow some people from you."

"The grand ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven is about to begin. This is a major event that takes place once every three years in Dayong. However, the Huns are invading from the northwest right now, and the situation is unstable. My dear ministers, do you have any ideas?" Mo Cheng had just received the battle report yesterday and brought up the matter at today's morning court.

Since it is the northwest, which is where Xia Zhibai and Li Fu were stationed before, it is of course their turn to stand up.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the troops." Xia Zhibai stepped forward first.

Before Mo Cheng could speak, Li Fu also stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to go to war again!"

"General Pu Wei and Marquis Wu'an are role models for the country and deserve to be commended. But it's only been a year since you two returned to Beijing and you have to go out to fight again. I'm afraid you can't bear to leave your families." Mo Cheng said with some regret.

Xia Zhibai and Li Fu both understood what Mo Cheng meant. They bowed and said, "The country comes first, and the family comes second. Without the country, there is no family. We are willing to fight for the country."

Mo Cheng still looked a little embarrassed: "My two beloved ministers are naturally loyal to Da Rong. I also understand that the northwest can still resist. Regarding the expedition, we will wait for the Ministry of Revenue to take out the flood funding and the funds for the ceremony of offering sacrifices to the heaven before making any plans."

"Yes."

"How is it?" After returning to Wu'an Marquis Mansion, Yun Wu saw that Li Fu's face did not look good and asked.

Dongfang Ji and Yue Qing happened to be there too, so they listened together.

"The report from the northwest says that the Huns are invading. I guess they want to take advantage of the fact that Bai'er and I are not stationed in the northwest to launch a sneak attack." Li Fu's face looked a little ugly.

Yun Wu also frowned. She knew without asking that only the Wu'an Marquis' Mansion and the Pu Wei General's Mansion could go to the northwest. "Will the emperor allow you to go?"

Li Fu shook his head: "The emperor doesn't seem to want us to leave now. The User Department's excuse is holding us back."

"What does this mean?" Dongfang Ji didn't understand. The war was intense at the front, so why was he waiting in the capital instead of rushing to the front?

"I don't want you to leave now?" Yue Qing repeated slowly, "If it's not leaving now, then I want you to wait a little longer. Who are you waiting for?"

"Could it be that the emperor wants to send the prince to join the expedition?" Li Fu suddenly realized Mo Cheng's real purpose.

"Now that Prince Luo has lost power and is in jail, Prince Yuan's family is the only one in power, Prince Wei is a newcomer, and Prince Yu is out of favor, who can go to the war?" Although he guessed what Mo Cheng meant, Li Fu still couldn't figure out what Mo Cheng meant.

There are only four powerful princes now, and none of them seems to be Mo Cheng's choice.

"Everything is still unknown. Since the emperor asked you to wait a little longer, just wait and see what happens." Yun Wu comforted Li Fu, "Lang'er is also going back to Beijing, so our family can be reunited."

When Li Lang was mentioned, everyone felt better.

"Come to think of it, we haven't seen Lang'er for many years." Li Fu sighed.

Marquis Wu'an originally made his fortune in the northwest, and was summoned to the capital after he achieved success there. He and Yun Wu had their son Li Guan in the capital, but a few years later he was sent to the northwest to garrison.

Come to think of it, they haven't seen Li Lang since they went to the northwest eight years ago. Even though Li Lang was the top scorer in high school, they couldn't come back and relied on Tu Song for help and guidance in Beijing.

"Yes, it's not easy. Lang'er is going back to Beijing. We are still in Beijing, so we can finally see him." Yun Wu's eyes were tearful when she mentioned it. Mother and son are connected by heart. She hasn't seen her own son for many years and misses Li Lang more than anyone else.

Li Fu patted Yun Wu's hand and said, "Since the emperor wants us to wait for some time before setting off, we will definitely be able to wait until Lang'er comes back."

"Yes."

Half a month later, Li Lang and the Yuan Kingdom delegation finally arrived in Beijing.

"Your humble servant greets the Emperor. Long live the Emperor." Li Lang is a well-known gentleman. He is eight feet tall and handsome. He usually wears a moon-white robe and has a cold and serious expression.

"My dear Li, your mission has lasted for two years. Thank you for your hard work." Mo Cheng greeted Li Lang with a smile on his face.

The Yuan Kingdom delegation has already been arranged to stay at the hotel and will officially come to visit Mo City three days later.

"Your Majesty, I am here to share the country's worries, so it is not hard." Li Lang had just returned to the capital to arrange the Yuan Kingdom delegation. Before he had time to go back to Wu'an Marquis Mansion, he hurried to the palace to see Mo Cheng.

"My dear Li, you must have been very tired after traveling all the way. Come back tomorrow to report on the mission!" Mo Cheng sympathized with Li Lang's fatigue and wanted him to go back to Wu'an Marquis's mansion to rest first. "The northwest is unstable now. I'm afraid Wu'an Marquis will have to go to war again soon. Your family hasn't been reunited for a long time. My dear Li, you should go home early and reunite with your family!"

Although Li Lang was on a diplomatic mission abroad, he had been exchanging letters with Tu Song. Moreover, the news that Marquis Wu'an and General Pu Wei had returned to the capital had spread throughout Dayong. Although Li Lang was far away in another country, he also knew that they had returned to the capital.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Li Lang was already twenty-five years old. He thought back to when he was nineteen years old and had won the top spot in the imperial examination, but he had no chance to see his parents and younger sister again. He finally waited for them to come back, but he was away on a diplomatic mission, and the two of them didn't have much time to reunite.

"Father! Mother! I heard that my eldest brother has left the palace and will be back soon!" Li Guan was even more excited than Yun Wu and Li Fu. If Yun Wu hadn't stopped him, Li Guan would have gone to the city gate to meet him today.

Yun Wu wanted to see Li Lang more than Li Guan, but she still held Li Guan back and didn't let her go.

Li Guan was ordered not to go, but she still secretly sent someone to pick up Li Lang.

Li Fu and Dongfang Ji went to the Right Prime Minister's Mansion to discuss something today, and were not in Wu'an Marquis' Mansion. Dongfang Xujiang was guarding them in the mansion.

After waiting for a long time, the housekeeper rushed in and said breathlessly: "Madam, Madam! The young master is back!"

Yun Wu stood up excitedly, all her usual composure gone.

Li Guan and Dongfang Xujiang stood beside Yun Wu, and all three of them were very nervous.

Li Lang was wearing a dark red official uniform and walking steadily, with a cool and cool temperament.

"Lang'er!" Yun Wu's eyes turned red the moment she saw Li Lang, as if she had aged several years in an instant, and she took two trembling steps forward.