Your Majesty, the princess is fleeing famine with her child!

Chapter 351 A gentleman does not stand behind a dangerous wall

The eldest prince and the third prince did not want to see Xiao Jingyi go to Shuozhou to make merit, but they were also afraid of smallpox and did not dare to go to Shuozhou to earn this credit.

Just when I was feeling upset, an idea suddenly came to my mind.

Didn't they try every means to get Yun Fuling to go to Shuozhou just to make trouble for Xiao Jingyi and cut off his arm?

Now that Xiao Jingyi took the initiative to go to Shuozhou, it saved them a lot of trouble.

If Xiao Jingyi contracted smallpox in Shuozhou, wouldn't that be exactly what they wanted?

Thinking of this, the eldest prince immediately said, "Father, I think that the seventh prince is indeed the best choice to go to Shuozhou to stabilize the people's hearts."

"Firstly, the Seventh Prince has been stationed in the northern border for many years and is known as the God of War. With him in Shuozhou, the morale of the northern border army will surely be stable, and the northern Di and Western Rong armies stationed on the border will not dare to act rashly."

"Secondly, a husband and wife working together can overcome difficulties. With the seventh brother accompanying the seventh brother's wife to Shuozhou, the couple will be able to quell the troubles in Shuozhou together."

"Thirdly, since the seventh brother has volunteered to help you, why don't you fulfill his filial piety?"

Jing** pursed his lips and said nothing, his face gloomy and unclear, making it difficult to tell his emotions.

Yun Fuling saw that the eldest prince's words were very high-sounding, and she probably hoped that she and her husband would die of smallpox in Shuozhou.

She originally wanted to add fuel to the fire and suggested that the eldest prince go with her to Shuozhou to quell the epidemic.

Given the eldest prince's fear of smallpox, he would certainly refuse it.

It was just right to serve as a control group for Xiao Jingyi, so that Jing** could take a good look at the difference between his two sons and increase his disappointment in the eldest prince.

But the next moment, Yun Fuling caught a glimpse of the expression on Jing **'s face from the corner of her eye and felt that there was no need for her to do anything more.

The eldest prince and the third prince were jumping around all the time before, and their intentions were obvious to everyone.

Jing** is not a stupid person, how could he not see their intentions?

Considering Jing**'s favoritism towards Xiao Jingyi, these two people will definitely not have a good ending.

Yun Fuling thought about this and decided not to meddle in the matter any more.

Faced with Xiao Jingyi's initiative to ask, Jing ** did not agree immediately.

After a long silence, Jing ** finally spoke: "Prince Yi stays, and the others go and prepare according to the previous discussion."

Everyone agreed when they heard this, and except Xiao Jingyi, they all retreated.

When only Jing Xian and Xiao Jingyi were left in the hall, Jing Xian looked at Xiao Jingyi and said with a gloomy face, "Do you know your mistake?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingyi immediately knelt down, lowered his eyes and said, "I know I am wrong, but I must go to Shuozhou!"

Jing**'s eyes were dark, "Is it because of the Yun family?"

"Am I the kind of person who is sentimental and would ignore the greater good for personal reasons?" Xiao Jingyi raised his head, met Jing **'s gaze, and spoke in a sonorous voice.

Upon hearing this, Jing**'s expression eased a little.

He is an emperor, but he is also a mortal who knows how unforgettable it is to fall in love with someone.

Because of this, he was willing to fulfill Xiao Jingyi's deep affection and allow him to marry Yun Fuling as his principal wife.

Even though Xiao Jingyi favored her, he didn't say a word when he left the backyard vacant for Yun Fuling.

After all, these are just small matters in the backyard and will not affect the overall situation.

This can also make up for his regret of not being able to be with Concubine Lan back then.

The fear is that Xiao Jingyi will become obsessed with love and ignore the great cause of the country.

Seeing that Xiao Jingyi was clear-headed and not confused, Jing** finally felt relieved.

Xiao Jingyi continued, "Shuozhou is an important border city. The Northern Di and Western Rong have deployed troops on the border, watching covetously. Shuozhou City and the 100,000 border troops cannot be lost."

"Otherwise, once Shuozhou City is gone as a barrier, the Northern Di and Western Rong will move south, and Daqi will be in danger!"

"I have led troops in the northern border and fought against the Northern Di many times. I am very familiar with both the surrounding environment of the northern border and the Northern Di people."

"With me here, I will be able to rally the troops and prevent the Northern Di from invading at all!"

"If the Northern Di don't move, the Western Rong will certainly not dare to act rashly!"

"This is one of them."

Jing** sighed in his heart and had to admit that Xiao Jingyi was right.

When it comes to fighting in the northern border, no one in the court can compare to Xiao Jingyi.

If he were allowed to return to the northern border to lead the army at this time, the border crisis would naturally be resolved.

Seeing that Xiao Jingyi hadn't finished speaking, Jing raised his eyebrows and said, "Go on!"

Xiao Jingyi bowed and continued:

"Secondly, smallpox was spreading in Shuozhou, and people were panicking. In order to prevent smallpox from spreading outside, it was necessary to close the city."

"But once the city is closed, the people will be in chaos. At this time, there must be someone with sufficient status in Shuozhou to stabilize the people's hearts."

"And to be able to have such an important position, it must be someone from the royal family who comes forward."

"Your Majesty, as a precious child, naturally cannot go into danger, so I am willing to make this trip for you."

"I am the prince of the state, and I was personally appointed as a prince by my father. With me in Shuozhou, the people will be assured."

Jing** knew that what Xiao Jingyi said was right.

With the prince going to Shuozhou to take charge, the people of Shuozhou City will naturally not cause chaos.

but……

Jing** hesitated for a long time before looking directly at Xiao Jingyi and said, "Do you know that a gentleman should not stand under a dangerous wall?"

Xiao Jingyi is his favorite successor, and smallpox has now broken out in Shuozhou. If anything happens to Xiao Jingyi in Shuozhou, will he be asked to bury his young son in his old age?

And to whom should he pass on the kingdom of Daqi?

Xiao Jingyi pursed his lips and said, "I understand."

“But a gentleman has things he does and things he doesn’t do.”

"Father, the emperor has high hopes for me. Does that mean that the future will be smooth and there will be no dangers?"

"If I shrink back in fear and dare not face the danger, how can I be worthy of your high hopes?"

"Is this the kind of person that Father wants your son to be?"

"You..." Jing** stood up suddenly, angry and furious for a moment, "How can this be confused?"

Xiao Jingyi stiffened his neck and said, "In my opinion, this is the same thing."

"Right now, the North Territory needs me, Daqi needs me, and my father also needs me."

"How can I, your son, turn a deaf ear and ignore it just because I care about my own safety?"

Jing** was speechless for a moment.

Xiao Jingyi glanced at Jing** and felt that being tough all the time would not work, and he had to soften his attitude occasionally.

"Don't worry, Father. With Fuling here, I will be safe."

"What's more, I am the son of the dragon. With the protection of my father and God, I will be able to turn danger into safety and be safe and sound!"

Jing** thought of Yun Fuling's superb medical skills, and then thought of her confident statement that smallpox could be cured, and his worries were finally reduced by a little.

He saw that Xiao Jingyi insisted on going to Shuozhou, and there was indeed no one more suitable than him in the court.

After thinking for a long time, he finally nodded with difficulty.

"Forget it, Father can't persuade you."

"Since you insist on making this trip, then Father will grant your request."

"When you go to Shuozhou, be very careful and make sure you return safely!"