A life of two souls traveling through time

Chapter 434: The Prince of the First Love Is Worried About Gains and Losses

"During this period, Southern Xinjiang has been frequently harassed by the Yue people. They are barbaric, brutal, and cunning. After killing and robbing in the villages near the city of Southern Xinjiang, they disappear into the deep forest without a trace. The Southern Xinjiang court is also helpless."

"This is indeed a difficult problem. These Yue people have always been mysterious and unpredictable, and they are also full of dangers. The miasma-filled Yue rain forest protects them. More than ten years ago, I, Xiyue, sent an army into the Yue rain forest, but unfortunately, no one has returned since then."

In the hall of Xuancheng Fuyuan, Yu Cheng and Wei Zhun were reporting to the prince one after another. Mr. Fan, who was standing by, looked worried. After the two finished speaking, he also asked Wei Zhun:

"Have any traces of the Yue people been found in the southern border of Xiyue?"

"The soldiers stationed in the southern border have not yet reported back, so there should be no news." Wei Zhun turned around and replied.

"Now that my Xiyue territory is vast and my army is strong, how dare the Yue people dare to invade?" Arnold, who was sitting next to Mr. Fan and eating peaches, suddenly laughed and said disapprovingly.

"Not necessarily. The rainforest of Yue provides them with a strong natural barrier. No matter how powerful my Xiyue is, it can't do anything about this rainforest. Since the Yue people have invaded southern Xinjiang, we in Xuancheng also border the Yue area, so we have to be on guard." Mr. Fan smiled and glanced at Arnold, then waved the palm-leaf fan in his hand and continued to slowly instruct Wei Zhun.

"Mr. Fan, you are absolutely right. It is better to prepare for a rainy day than to wait for the Yue people to invade and then attack passively. If the people really suffer at that time, wouldn't it be a joke for us to guard the border?" After Mr. Fan finished speaking, Yan Zong frowned and looked at the map spread out on the table, and nodded.

"Your Highness, Mr. Fan, don't worry. I will immediately pass the order to the soldiers in the border areas to strengthen their defenses and protect the people." Wei Zhun bowed to the two of them and hurriedly left the hall.

"Your Highness, when I heard about Southern Xinjiang's request for help, did His Majesty agree?" Mr. Fan then continued to ask Prince Xiangzong.

"Well, since Nanjiang has chosen to start a friendly relationship with Xiyue, we must help at this critical moment. We cannot push Nanjiang towards Jingsong again." Yan Zong said, then turned to Yu Cheng and ordered: "You lead the troops to Nanjiang in person. It would be best if you can take this opportunity to meet the Yue people and learn more about them."

"Yes, Your Highness!" Yu Cheng bowed and accepted the order.

"Your Highness, let Arnold lead the troops and follow Brother Yu Cheng to Southern Xinjiang. The soldiers under my command have not had any experience for a long time." At this time, Arnold hurriedly threw away the remaining peach in his hand that he had almost finished eating, stood up and walked in front of Yan Zong to ask for orders. After he finished speaking, he winked at Yu Cheng who was standing beside him.

"Your Highness, why don't we let Captain Arno take the troops out to gain some experience?" Yu Cheng smiled and saluted Yan Zong again.

"Okay." Yan Zong nodded.

Afterwards, the two men who received the order left Fuyuan together and went straight to the military camp to inspect the troops.

The hall fell silent instantly. Yan Zong also put away the map on the table and looked up at the blazing sun outside. He said in a cold voice, "I heard that the Western Rong invaded Gu Yun half a month ago, and Gu Yun also came to Xiyue for help. My brother has sent Yan Yuan to lead troops to help."

"That's good. The King of Gu Yun, Nan Rongxin, has been brooding over the matter between Your Highness and Princess Liang Ling. Now that Xiyue has once again sent troops to help Gu Yun, Nan Rongxin won't dare to take advantage of the situation in the future." Mr. Fan said with a smile, waving a palm-leaf fan.

"Hmph, even if I, Xiyue, did not send troops to help him, Nan Rongxin would not dare to complain to his face. He knows his own daughter's character best, so how can he have the nerve to blame others?" Mr. Fan's words made Yan Zong sneer with contempt.

He had never taken Gu Yun Kingdom seriously. After being humiliated by Nan Rong Liang Ling's drug, he was extremely disgusted with the entire Gu Yun Kingdom. It was hateful that his blind cousin Yan Chen actually fell in love with that woman!

"Your Highness, have you been hiding something from me recently?" Knowing that His Highness still hated the Gu Yun Kingdom, Mr. Fan did not continue talking and changed the subject.

"What can I do..." Yan Zong was slightly stunned. He thought Mr. Fan was referring to government affairs. He wanted to raise his eyebrows to disapprove, but he saw the meaningful smile on the other party's face. Then he reacted and coughed twice guiltily before saying, "Did Arnold tell you, sir?"

"Yes, it is a great joy. Your Highness has finally won the heart of Miss Si Yao as he wished. Old Fan would like to congratulate Your Highness!" Mr. Fan said happily, then sat up and bowed slightly to Yan Zong. Then he looked up and saw the bitterness flashing in His Highness' eyes, and asked with concern: "Your Highness, is there something on your mind? Is it related to Miss Si Yao?"

"I have never asked you this before, sir. Although you have never married in your life, have you ever experienced love affairs?" Seeing that his thoughts were seen through by Mr. Fan, Yan Zong sighed lightly, but he didn't know where to start, so he thought for a moment before asking.

"Who isn't passionate when young? I'm not a monk who observes the rules. How can I resist lust at such a young age?" When asked this question suddenly by Yan Zong, Mr. Fan was stunned for a moment before he waved his palm-leaf fan and smiled shyly.

"In that case, perhaps you can answer my questions." Yan Zong's cold eyes lit up and he said solemnly to Mr. Fan.

"I'm afraid that Old Fan can only be a listener at best. As for whether he can answer your questions or resolve your doubts, it's hard to say. I hope Your Highness won't blame me." Mr. Fan waved his hand modestly and said with a smile.

"I am very happy to be able to be together with Si Yao, but I don't know why I always feel uneasy." Yan Zong ignored Mr. Fan's usual modesty, but stood up with a bitter expression, walked to the door of the hall, looked at Xia Jing in the yard and sighed to himself.

"Perhaps it is because Your Highness cares too much about Miss Si Yao, and you hope that Miss Si Yao can also respond enthusiastically to Your Highness's care. However, Your Highness must also understand that Miss Si Yao is a cold-tempered person, so your hopes will naturally be dashed, and you will inevitably feel anxious and worried."

"Sir, do you mean that I am greedy?" After hearing what Mr. Fan said, Yan Zong seemed to understand but not quite.

"That's one reason. In addition, Old Fan is also worried that Your Highness may be too suspicious at times. The most taboo thing in matters of the heart is suspicion." Mr. Fan continued to add bluntly.

After all, he also watched the prince grow up. When the prince was young, his temperament was much like his sister Leng Ying's bright and cheerful personality. But since his sister left, His Highness has not only become cold and sullen but also suspicious, more like his father. So now Mr. Fan naturally does not want His Highness to be disturbed by this suspicion when getting along with Miss Si Yao.

"Don't worry, sir. It was my suspicion that hurt Si Yao in the past. I will keep it in mind and will not doubt her again." Yan Zong then turned around and said solemnly to Mr. Fan.

"In that case, Your Highness does not need to worry. Although Miss Si Yao is cold, she is a real girl in Old Fan's opinion. Once she makes up her mind, she will not give up easily. When she heard that Your Highness was poisoned, Miss Si Yao traveled for several hours and came here at night. This is enough to prove how important Your Highness is in her heart. Why should you worry?" Mr. Fan also stood up, stroking his beard, and came to Yan Zong and smiled gently.

"Yeah, what am I thinking about? Si Yao made such a firm decision, I should believe in her whole heart." After being awakened by Mr. Fan, Yan Zongcai sighed to himself as if he had just woken up from a dream. At the same time, he frowned and regretted his greed.

"People who are deeply in love will inevitably have wild thoughts and worry about gains and losses. Their mood will be ups and downs due to the other person's words and deeds. Otherwise, how could people say that love is difficult? Therefore, Your Highness does not need to blame yourself. Just think of it as a necessary part of love." Seeing His Highness feeling guilty and blaming himself, Mr. Fan began to comfort him.

"What you said makes sense, sir." Yan Zong's brows finally relaxed.

Seeing that the usually dignified prince fell in love and became a young boy who was just beginning to fall in love, with sunshine and rain, Mr. Fan couldn't help laughing in his heart. It seems that the belated love test is not easy to get through!

"Mr. Sanxiu has no objection to the relationship between His Highness and Miss Si Yao?" Mr. Fan then asked.

"Si Yao has always had her own opinions. Even as her master, I'm afraid I can't say anything about her decisions. Mr. Sanxiu actually told me so himself."

"This is unlike his character. It seems that he treats his disciple Si Yao differently." Mr. Fan was surprised and happy when he heard this. Without Mr. Sanxiu's obstruction, he felt less worried.

"But right now, Si Yao is still concerned about my identity. It's impossible for her to give up Sanxiu Pharmacy and move into the Prince Zong's Palace, and I dare not mention the matter of marriage to her." Yan Zong began to look worried again.

"There is no need to rush this matter. It would be best if Your Highness did not mention it." Mr. Fan naturally began to comfort her again.