SFS Chapter 333: 8 Provinces and 24 Counties?
Chapter 333: 8 Provinces and 24 Counties?
Hearing him mention eight prefectures and twenty-four counties, Mu Xin Nuan felt somewhat bewildered.
In her past life, this prince died young, seemingly before he could even be granted the title of prince. She and he had never had any contact, let alone met in private!
She had absolutely no idea what their future would hold. She wasn't sure if she could be a good princess, but at least she could be there for him.
Moreover, the thought of leaving the capital, the center of power, brought her a sense of relief. If she truly reached her fiefdom in the future, she would be truly free.
On his own fiefdom, it is no exaggeration to say that he was the king, the master, and the god himself!
However, the thought of leaving the capital city also meant leaving her family, and Mu Xin Nuan still felt somewhat uncomfortable. After all, they were family members she had lived with for over a decade; how could she bear to part with them?
Duanmu Chuze had been quietly observing her expression, and seeing that she was both happy and worried, he could roughly guess what she was thinking.
"Don't worry, as long as your father and maternal grandfather don't make any major mistakes in the capital, you'll be worry-free for the next twenty or thirty years."
Mu Xin Nuan shook her head. "I'm afraid it's not that simple. Don't forget, the Mu family also has Mu Changping! My second uncle is too easily manipulated."
"It's alright. He is him, and your father is your father. Father Emperor knows this in his heart. Besides, even if Father Emperor issues the decree, I will not leave the capital for the time being, because I am not married yet."
The way these words were spoken carried a hint of ambiguity.
Mu Xin Nuan glared at him, then her bright eyes flickered, and she immediately understood that he was reminding her that she still had two years to settle everything in the capital. For example, the second wife?
As for the General Zhenguo's Mansion, the illegitimate cousins who occasionally cause trouble shouldn't be able to stir up any big waves. After all, Li Wanqing herself is a living example.
Although the eldest uncle doted on that concubine to some extent, he still knew what was more important. Now, Li Wanyue had married into a family of high social standing and was living a good life in the mansion. After all, she was the legitimate daughter, and was different from those concubines.
Now that he hears the constant praise for his eldest daughter in the capital, the eldest uncle's heart is increasingly leaning towards his aunt.
This suddenly reminded Mu Xin Nuan of a saying: "If you rely on your beauty to please someone, your beauty will eventually fade and their love will wane!"
The older the eldest uncle gets, the more he values the success of his offspring. Now, both of his older cousins are outstanding individuals, and his eldest cousin is gentle and polite. She has only been married a few days, but she has already caught the eye of the Lady of the Marquis and has taken over the household management. Moreover, she manages everything in an orderly manner. How could he not value the mother of such outstanding children?
"What are you thinking about?"
Seeing her constantly changing expression, he knew this girl was lost in thought again. Even though they were talking about the two of them, she always seemed to be thinking about something else entirely. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Anuan, with Mu Xinyao's marriage, your Mu family will basically be settled. As for your second uncle, he won't be able to cause any major trouble, so don't worry."
Mu Xin Nuan nodded. Her second uncle wasn't very capable, and even if he was being used, it was only his own business and shouldn't involve her father. However, she still wanted to remind her father not to trust her second uncle too much. Especially his study, a sensitive place, which he couldn't just let into without permission.
"I heard your younger brother is interested in taking up a martial arts career?"
The mere mention of Mu Qingxuan gave Mu Xinnuan a headache.
This younger brother is becoming more and more opinionated as he grows up, which is naturally a good thing! But these days, I don't know what's wrong with him, he's become obsessed with joining the army!
Is this okay?
Leaving aside my mother, my grandfather would certainly not agree either. They hadn't forgotten that their third uncle had gone to the battlefield and never returned.
“Ah Xuan has always admired you. Could you help me persuade him?”
Duanmu Chuze smiled. "He's still too young to go to the battlefield. It's good that he has this courage. After all, he's a man; does he always want to hide behind you?"
Mu Xin Nuan frowned, "So, according to you, you mean to just ignore it?"
"Not at all! He's still young and hasn't settled down yet. Right now, he's thinking about joining the army and making a name for himself on the battlefield. But how easy is it to make a name for yourself? It's not wrong to let him work towards that goal, but he might find that there are too many difficulties and he might give up on it."
"What if he refuses to give up?"
Duanmu Chuze raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Simple! Let him join the army then."
Upon hearing this, Mu Xin Nuan became anxious and stood up abruptly, saying sternly, "No! He is my own brother. He is the eldest son of the Mu family. If something happens to him, wouldn't Father and Mother be devastated? Besides, didn't my third uncle go to the battlefield and never come back? Aren't you making my grandfather grieve as well?"
Duanmu Chuze was surprised that she valued this younger brother so much. He was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and helped her sit down.
Feeling the stiffness in her body, I knew that her anger just now was no joke!
"Don't worry, I know what you're worried about. What I mean is, whether he joins the army or not in the future, he can't miss out on any of the things he needs to learn! Especially self-defense skills. Even if he goes into the civil service in the future, will he be completely safe?"
After hearing what he said, Mu Xin Nuan began to waver somewhat.
Since ancient times, people have only known that soldiers fought on the battlefield, dying and being wounded in countless ways, and each of them was revered as a hero. But who knows that the turbulent political scene in the imperial court is even more ruthless and cannibalistic?
Throughout history, how many scholars and officials have been unjustly killed?
“Throughout history, scholars have died remonstrating with the emperor, and warriors have died in battle. Ah Nuan, I know you love your brother, but he has to plan his own future. How he walks his path depends on his own abilities. Who knows, he might just become a great general?”
Mu Xin Nuan's brows furrowed even more. She admitted that his words made sense, but the thought of those swords and shadows made her inexplicably afraid!
"If you're really worried, when he's older and he does indeed have a talent for this, I'll find a way to bring him to live with me, and that will solve the problem, won't it?"
Mu Xin Nuan's eyes lit up instantly. Oh right, how could she have forgotten about this God of War?