0p0 Chapter 907 More Good News!
Chapter 907 More Good News!
Before we knew it, it was already the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
On this day, the Lantern Festival, Duanmu Chuze specially accompanied Mu Xinnuan, disguised, out of the palace and arrived at the Mu residence.
The atmosphere in the Mu family was somewhat heavy. After all, they were going to the border, where there was a possibility of fighting, bloodshed, and injuries. This was undoubtedly a very deep pain for the Mu family.
The old man, in particular, naturally thought of his third son.
However, the young man was ambitious, and his grandfather, as an elder, couldn't always stop him.
Moreover, this time Mu Qingxuan himself requested the imperial decree, and the emperor granted it. What room is there for reversal?
Of all the family members, the one with the heaviest burden on her mind was naturally Duanmu Qing.
Having been married for only four months, Duanmu Qing was naturally heartbroken to have to leave again.
When Mu Qingxuan entered the room and saw her slightly red eyes, he knew that she must have just been crying.
"Qing'er, don't cry. Didn't I tell you? I'll be back soon. And I promise I won't put myself in any danger or act impulsively, okay? Please stop crying. If Mother sees you like this, she'll think I'm bullying you."
Duanmu Qing sniffed, clearly displeased, and said, "It's you who bullied me. If it weren't for you, why would I feel so bad?"
Mu Qingxuan knew she was reluctant to part with him. They had only been married for a few months, so how could he possibly bear to part with his beloved wife?
He's not stupid; doesn't he know that home is much more comfortable than outside?
"Honestly, wouldn't it be better to stay in the capital? You could be a peaceful and stable civil official, so why did you insist on volunteering to go to the border? Look at your whole family now, they're all worried about you."
Mu Qingxuan's expression was solemn. He waved his hand and dismissed the servants. "Qing'er, you are my wife, and I will not hide many things from you. But you must also understand that you are my wife, Mu Qingxuan's wife, no longer just a princess of the Prince Su's mansion. Do you want your husband to be a true man, or just a coward with ambitions but no courage to venture out?"
"No! You are my husband, how could you be a coward?"
"Qing'er, my decision to go to the border and experience war is my own. You know that the Mu family is currently at the height of its power in the capital. My sister is the Empress, and she enjoys the Emperor's exclusive favor in the palace. Do you think these things can be maintained without effort?"
Duanmu Qing blinked, puzzled, and looked at him with great confusion.
“Qing’er, I am my sister’s younger brother. According to outsiders, I am the emperor’s brother-in-law. My sister is naturally getting older with the passage of time. The emperor currently dotes on my sister, but who knows how long this favor will last? I don’t doubt the emperor’s love for my sister, but I am worried that the emperor will face many troubles and unavoidable situations in the future while sitting on that throne.”
"That's a matter for the Emperor and Empress. How can we possibly help?"
Mu Qingxuan shook his head. "I've been guided and protected by my sister since I was little. Back then, the Song family used every means to try and kill my brother and me, and my sister saved me from the brink of death countless times. Qing'er, you can't understand that feeling. Now I'm grown up, and my sister is married. For my sister's sake, and for my little nephew's sake, I must strive to become stronger so that my sister will have a more solid support in the future, and her position in the harem will be more secure. Then, my brother-in-law, the Emperor, won't make things difficult for her. Do you understand?"
"Hmm. I understand. Since ancient times, when emperors took concubines, it was not only because they loved beauty, but also because it was closely related to the situation of the previous dynasty. My husband, I just can't bear to part with you."
“Qing’er, we are both responsible people. Behind closed doors, we are husband and wife, a man and a woman. But as soon as we step out into the world, we cannot shirk our responsibilities. My sister has been so kind to me since childhood, and I cannot let her be too isolated and helpless in the future. You understand.”
Duanmu Qing really wanted to say, with her father and two uncles around, who would dare to wrong the Empress?
But then I think about how they will eventually grow old and leave this world. In the future, the younger generation can't always just think about basking in the glory of the older generation.
The appearance of Mu Xinnuan and Duanmu Chuze at the Mu residence naturally caused quite a stir.
After exchanging pleasantries, Mu Xin Nuan and Mu Qing Xuan went to the study to talk alone.
"Sister, why did you come out incognito? Didn't your brother-in-law try to stop you? It's so lively outside today, what if something happens?"
"Don't worry, the Emperor has already made arrangements in secret. I've come here today simply to ask you, are you truly determined to go to the border?"
Mu Qingxuan nodded firmly, "Sister, I know you care about me and are worried about me. I've grown up, I'm married, and I'm not the little kid I used to be. I know the conditions at the border are harsh, but I'm not afraid."
"Ah Xuan, do you know how many people's hearts your decision has touched?"
"Sister, are you here to persuade me not to go?"
Looking at her younger brother, who was already a head taller than her, what could Mu Xin Nuan say?
They chose their own path, and whether it brings them hardship or happiness is for them to experience and see for themselves.
“Ah Xuan, I’m here today just to ask you one last time if you’ve made up your mind. If you change your mind, I’ll talk to Ah Ze. If you don’t change your mind, I won’t try to persuade you anymore.”
"Sister, please let me go. If Uncle can become such a great general, I'm sure I can too."
Mu Xin Nuan suddenly smiled.
The younger brother she used to worry about day and night has finally grown into a man.
Thinking back to the grand occasion when they watched Duanmu Chuze return to the capital together, wasn't he the person Mu Qingxuan admired the most back then?
Now, his dream is indeed about to come true; he's going to the border. I wonder if the Mu family's future traditions will have to change?
"Sister, please remember to persuade Mother more. I also told Qing'er to come back to her parents' home less often, but at least keep Mother company and talk to her. A Yuan is not young anymore, and it's time for him to get married. Let her help with the arrangements so that Mother won't be too lonely."
My younger brother has indeed grown up.
They've learned to care about others now.
Mu Xin Nuan nodded and reached out to pat his shoulder. "Ah Xuan, you must remember, when you go to the border, your safety is the most important thing. As for making a name for yourself or anything like that, we can ignore that, understand?"
"Yes, sister."
"As long as you come back safe and sound, I don't care at all whether you've done anything meritorious. As long as you're alright, that's more important than anything else."
"Don't worry, sister, your brother won't let you down."