C49

Xue Er had seen too many men. She had also seen Yun Ruo's abnormal reaction. This was because there wasn't a man who wouldn't be surprised when he saw her. Yuchi Xuan was the first, while the person in front of him was the second.

"Greetings, Young Master!"

Xue Er only glanced at Yun Ruo Lu's body before she courteously blessed herself. Her every move was so eye-catching.

Yun Ruo Lu felt a bit embarrassed. She didn't know what to say, so she could only nod her head in response.

Seeing the two of them being so formal, Xiang Qing jumped between them and said, "Sister Xue Er, is Third Uncle not here today? If Third Uncle isn't here, will big sister Xue Er play a song for Xiangqing? "

Hearing Xiangqing's words, Yun Ruo You finally realized that Yuchi Xuan had brought Xiangqing here. Judging from how familiar they were with each other, it was obvious that Yuchi Xuan had come here quite often.

"The Third Marquis has just returned to the capital and hasn't had the time to come to my place. Since the princess likes it, then Xue'er will play a song for her princess and her young master. "

As Snow spoke, she went behind the screen, and the melodious melody of a zither began to resound within the room.

Yun Ruo Lu didn't really understand the zither, but the melody that Xue'er played made her feel very comfortable. It even made her feel as if her soul had returned to her body.

Even Xiang Qing, who loved to be lively and jump about, quieted down at this moment. She started to listen to the song with incomparable seriousness.

After the song ended, Yun Ruo Lu felt her heart becoming a lot calmer, and her entire body becoming a lot more relaxed. It was just that the melody was good, but it was easy to attract wolves.

Although the sound of their footsteps was light, the spirited Yun Ruo Lu could clearly hear that someone was walking towards them. Furthermore, that person was an expert.

"Fifth Prince, Xue Er is not here today. Fifth Prince, please go back!"

Just as he was about to leave, another male voice rang out, stopping Yuchi from entering.

Hearing the words "Fifth Prince", Yun Ruo Lu's heart skipped a beat. She didn't expect to meet him here today. If Yuchi Chen really did enter, what would she look like when she saw her?

However, she was wearing the Third Marquis' Mansion's guard uniform and had even changed her appearance slightly. She thought that even if Yuchi Chen had entered, he wouldn't be able to recognize her at first glance.

"Fifth Uncle, it's Fifth Uncle!"

Xiang Qing also heard the sound coming from outside the door and was so happy that she was about to open the door. Yun Ruo Lu quickly pulled her up and coaxed her, "Xiangqing, do you like your fifth uncle very much?"

Xiangqing shook her head and pouted, "Xiangqing doesn't like it. Fifth Uncle is too flowery, but he treats Xiangqing very well."

"Then why don't we play a game? If you have a way to get your fifth uncle to leave, I'll teach you something even more fun when I get back. "

Hearing that there was something fun to play with, Xiang Qing nodded without hesitation. "Alright!"

After Xiangqing left, Xue Er, who hadn't spoken a word until now, laughed lightly. "I heard that the Third Marquis and the Fifth Marquis have been at loggerheads the entire time. Now that I've met you today, the rumors are true."

Yun Ruo Man smiled embarrassedly and said helplessly: "I guess Lady Xue Er doesn't want the Fifth Prince to come in here either!"

Yuchi Chen was famous for his debauchery in the capital. If anyone really cared about this playful prince, they would have to spend the rest of their lives crying.

"This King clearly heard Xue'er playing inside. Why didn't This King enter?" Is there another man in the room? "

Yuchi Chen's somewhat angry voice was heard from outside the door. That domineering tone made it seem as if Xue'er belonged to him alone and should not be glanced at by other men.

"Why is Fifth Uncle free to come here today? "Elder sister Xue`er is teaching Xiangqing how to play the zither. When Xiangqing learns, I will go to the Fifth Prince's Mansion and play the zither for Fifth Uncle, okay?"

Yuchi Chen was stunned by her appearance. It was quiet outside for a moment before he heard her voice again, "So it's third brother inside. Then, fifth brother won't be bothering you!"

Every time Xiangqing left the palace, she would go to the Third Marquis' Estate. As long as she appeared outside the palace, Yuchi Xuan would definitely accompany her. However, he would never have imagined that Xiangqing would have a master by her side that could replace Yuchi Xuan.

After exiting the Stormy Flower Hall, Yun Ruo Lu brought Xiang Qing back to the manor. The two coincidentally bumped into Yuchi Xuan who had just returned.

Yuchi Xuan glanced at Yun Ruo and said, "Yunyou, in a while, come to my study."

As for why she still needed to use the surname Yun, it was probably because she also had the surname Yun in her previous life.

Yun Ruo nodded, wondering to herself why Yuchi Xuan would suddenly come looking for her. This was indeed a new development.

From the time she had entered the prince's mansion, other than the time when she captured Tiger King and allowed her to go with her, she hadn't even taken a single glance at her for the rest of the time.

It wasn't so much that she was Yuchi Xuan's personal guard; rather, it was more accurate to say that she was a guard of the Third Marquis' Estate. Although he ate well and lived well, he had nothing better to do.

After sending Xiangqing back to her room, Yun Ruo Lu went straight to Yuchi Xuan.

When she arrived at Yuchi Xuan's study, he was looking at a map. His expression was grave, as if he was pondering over something.

"Your Royal Highness, what do you need me for?"

Only now did Yuchi Xuan realize that she had arrived. He nodded and replied, "Right. Come in."

Yun Ruo walked over to the table where Yuchi Xuan had placed the map. She randomly took a glance and discovered that it was a military map. She was slightly surprised.

Yuchi Xuan didn't try to hide anything. He asked Yun Ruo to examine the map and asked tentatively, "Take a look at this map. What can you find out from it?"

Yun Ruo Lu looked carefully at the map. It was a map of the battlefield. It should be something very important. She didn't think that Yuchi Xuan would let her see it.

"The border pass is close to the desert, where the weather is bad, and this map has cavalry, which is not very strong. But there is quicksand in the desert, and we can make good use of it. However, the north side of our defensive base is an Yi Nation. If we can get on good terms with Yi Kingdom, then the food we get from them would be nothing more than adding wings to a tiger. "

Yun Ruo Lu knew that the border trials had been unstable, but she wasn't clear about the situation over there. So she could only use her own understanding to tell them everything that she could think of for the time being.

Yuchi Xuan nodded his head in approval. He was also surprised that Yun Ruo Lu had been able to analyze so much without him explaining the conditions. Furthermore, she had even talked about the important points.

"That's right. This time, the reason why I'm returning to the capital is to solve the problem of the food supply at the border."

"What is the Prince planning to do?"

Yun Ruo Lu asked curiously, thinking that she was neither his general nor his soldier, why would he say these things to her.

"This King wants to send a mission to Yi Kingdom to reach a mutually beneficial agreement with Yi Nation. However, recently, many ministers in the imperial court were opposed to this idea. They believed that Yi Nation was merely a small country and that there was no need for them to befriend each other. "

As Yuchi Xuan spoke, he let out a sigh, as though he was having a headache over this matter.

Yun Ruo Lu was also thinking as she listened. If they couldn't have a good relationship, then they could only take over. However, the war would be accompanied by brutal killings. This was not what she wanted to see. Most likely, not even Yuchi Xuan would be willing to do this.

The two of them remained silent. Yun Ruo suddenly thought of something and said, "Your highness just returned from the border trial. Do you know where the former prime minister, Yun Wei, is?"

"This King isn't very clear about that, but as long as I let my subordinates check it out, they will be able to find out."

Yuchi Xuan said casually, appearing as if he didn't understand what Yun Ruo Lu was trying to say.

Yun Wei was a cunning old fox. In Yuchi Xuan's eyes, he was not a good person to interact with, so there was no interaction between him and Yun Wei.

"I've heard that Prime Minister Yun has sent out an envoy once and has always been on good terms with him. Why don't we have him try it out?"

Yun Ruo Lu tentatively said that the matter of the friendship between Yun Wei and Yi Xiao was within her memories, but she didn't know if letting Yun Wei go was right or wrong.

In her memory, Yunwei was a man with foresight. Although he was very cold to her and did some things that attracted his interest, he was not a person without talent.

Yuchi Xuan acted as if he was eager to give it a try. He then asked Yun Ruo Lu doubtfully, "You want Yun Wei to make up for it?" Do you know him? "

"I have nothing to do with him. This time, my strategy is completely for the prince's sake."

Yun Ruo Lu looked straight at Yuchi Xuan. These were her heartfelt words. She had recommended him to Yun Wei because she felt he was very suitable. As for whether or not he would be able to perform meritorious deeds, that was none of her business.

I will consider your suggestion and send a letter saying that there was a storm in the desert a few days ago and a tomb appeared after the storm. Therefore, I decided to go back and take a look. You will go with me.

As Yuchi Xuan spoke, he observed the changes in Yun Ruo Lu's expression. A look of astonishment flashed across her eyes, but she quickly replied, "Understood!"

She could treat this border trial as an experiential learning. Perhaps after her return this time, her thoughts and opinions of this world would change.

"When does the prince plan to set off?"

Yun Ruo Lu asked excitedly, seemingly interested in this trip. Most importantly, the sudden appearance of the tomb made her feel as if something big was about to happen.

"Three days later, I still have some matters to take care of in the capital, but three days is enough."

The two of them discussed the arrangements for their trip in the study. After everything was settled, Yun Ruo left.

After returning to her room, Yun Ruo Lu did not intend to tell the news to Xiangqing. Otherwise, with her personality, she would rather chase after him.

She needed to make good use of these three days to prepare. This was the first time she went so far from the border, so how could she not be excited?

On the second day, Xiangqing was sent back to the palace. Yun Ruo Lu made a wooden sword for her, saying that she hoped Xiangqing would be able to practice martial arts properly. Only then would she grow up to protect herself and those she wanted to protect.

The only difference was that in the past three days, Yuchi Xuan had not left her in the palace. Even if he had to pay a visit to a courtier, he would bring her along with him.