Chapter 59 The Thoughts of Three Adults

Chapter 59 The Thoughts of Three Adults

"Your Majesty!" Dong Ju chased to the door, intending to offer a towel to wipe him down, but he had already vanished.

Dong Ju turned around and saw her own Princess Royal raise an eyebrow, shaking her head helplessly. "This is nothing; I'm worried... in a few days, Imperial Brother will be delivering military supplies. Will he..."

Just as Xiaoyao had guessed, the emperor was going to personally lead the expedition to the northern border to deliver military supplies. He specifically invited his imperial sister to join him during dinner.

"Imperial Sister, you once served in the army and fought alongside your brother. Your martial skills are not weak. These years, being confined in that damned general's mansion, have they been neglected?" Xiao Yin said while eating at Fu Shou Palace.

Their dinner conversation was unlike the usual silence expected in the imperial harem.

Since returning, Xiaoyao had also released her originally cheerful nature. She tilted her head and looked at her imperial brother, smiling.

"I know what you're thinking, but... Imperial Brother, it's freezing up north. Are you willing to go?" Xiaoyao asked.

"In Huai County, at the Narrow Pass, bandits run rampant. If Imperial Brother doesn't return..."

"Hmm?" The Empress Dowager, holding baby Ruo Xi, suddenly frowned and looked at her son.

"Mother, I was just saying it casually. It's nothing to worry about. Please rest assured, Mother!" Xiao Yin immediately smiled and said.

"The emperor uncle said this... Hmm, I can't bear it. Such a handsome uncle should be a good emperor. Just recently, I've absorbed quite a bit of spiritual energy. I should go find some small fry to practice on!"

As a great demon in the cultivation world, our realm has come through diligent practice.

"After all, I've been a baby for so long, eating, drinking, and sleeping. I've rested enough. It's time for me to emerge!"

Baby Ruo Xi thought this, clenching her tiny fists.

At the scene, the three people were all filled with intense emotions.

The Empress Dowager was thinking: Although it's dangerous, Yue'er's martial skills are indeed excellent. She studied mechanisms and fortifications at Cangming College from a young age. Having Yue'er accompany the emperor would provide assistance. But, what about Xiao Xi'er... Will she be in danger? Ah, I'll send A Jin and Aqin along!

The emperor was thinking: Look at my little treasure, Xiao Xi'er. With Xiao Xi'er, this trip will surely succeed in suppressing the bandits. Perfect, I'll personally deliver the military supplies to boost morale!

Xiaoyao, lowering her head to eat, was thinking: Helping Imperial Brother is not bad. That Narrow Pass has mechanisms, and Imperial Brother's skills in setting them up aren't as good as mine. But, taking Xiao Xi'er... Well, Xiao Xi'er is a powerful baby!

Perhaps due to the connection between mother and child, their thoughts aligned perfectly.

"I agree with Yue'er accompanying your Imperial Brother. With the emperor receiving Xiao Xi'er's assistance lately, things have been going well. Perhaps Xiao Xi'er is a lucky charm. This trip will surely end in victory!" the Empress Dowager said.

"Yes, Imperial Brother, I'll go with you. You're not familiar with mechanisms and fortifications, so you need me. My daughter is definitely capable and will assist you!" Xiaoyao said.

"Good, I'll take both my Imperial Sister and Xiao Xi'er north!" the emperor said happily, thinking his mother and sister wouldn't agree.

After all, this trip to the north might encounter heavy snow, making it extremely cold and difficult to care for a small infant.

Baby Ruo Xi watched as these adults discussed, and she was stunned.

"My empress dowager, uncle, and mother are truly family. Their thoughts are quite enlightened! How open-minded!"

"Hmm, the empress dowager is different from those old witches I encountered in that other world. She's kind, beautiful, and reasonable. Not bad, not bad. This life is worth it!"

The Empress Dowager beamed, wanting to kiss her little darling if not for fear of startling others.

Her inner voice showed how happy she was!

"My dear mother, you're a genius woman. Not only must one look good, but one must also be smart and skilled. That way, one won't starve anywhere!"

Xiaoyao ate, her eyelids drooping, but her lips curved into a smile.

If not for her daughter, she might still be waiting to be consumed in that general's mansion, eventually becoming mad or dead.

Now, her daughter is powerful, and she will become a formidable woman too!

Emperor Xiao Yin ate heartily.

In recent days...

No, in recent years, he hadn't felt this relieved.

In earlier years, he constantly worried about his mother and sister. The imperial harem was like a den of wolves and tigers, where one misstep could mean death.

Later, he finally wielded a sharp blade to cut through thorns and ascended the throne.

But for the past three years, he barely slept, dealing with countless matters every day.

The power of the throne, which many desire, is exhausting when held.

The vast nation and its countless citizens were under his control...

For years, he ate without tasting, simply stuffing food into his mouth to avoid hunger.

The servants watching these three masters were stunned.

Eunuch Gao stood beside them, puzzled by their unusual behavior today.

Mama Jin, now recovered, stood next to Eunuch Gao, unable to understand why the empress dowager agreed to let the emperor and princess go together, even bringing the little princess north.

It's so cold there, with bandits and the need to suppress them, heading further north...

Beiling is also a tough place, with fierce and brutal Tartars. Even when His Majesty was a prince, he almost didn't make it out of Beiling alive!

Dong Ju blinked, feeling that her princess had changed so much, almost unrecognizable!

Night fell.

Eunuch Gao met Lady Jin in the courtyard.

"Sir, do you think the Emperor and the Princess are really going to take the young lady away?" Lady Jin asked.

"Indeed! I find it strange too!" Eunuch Gao sighed and said, "But the Empress Dowager has ordered that you and Lady Qin accompany the Princess northward, and I am worried about her here!"

"Hmm, the Princess told me about it. I've secretly sent someone to keep an eye on the Empress Dowager!" Lady Jin nodded.

"Why don't you go north then!" Eunuch Gao said, "Tomorrow, I'll ask the Emperor to let you stay and take care of the Empress Dowager!"

"I'm not at ease leaving you either!" Lady Jin said.

Eunuch Gao was taken aback; he looked up at Lady Jin, his eyes welling with tears.