In Yang Haiyan's ordinary life, Han Zhen's family was transferred back to the capital. At the same time, the struggle between the princes also kicked off.
Today is the tenth year of Changping. The eldest prince is sixteen years old, the second prince is fifteen years old, and the third and fourth princes are fourteen years old. The princes are at the age of marriage. The princes' marriage is not just marriage, but also the beginning of winning over forces.
In the past five years, no one has come to pull Qin Fang away, but no matter who came, Qin Fang would tell the emperor everything. For this reason, no one dared to pull Qin Fang away anymore.
Du Mansion
Now Du Ke is the Minister of War. He looks at his only student and asks: "You have been in the position of commander for five or six years. Have you ever thought about moving?"
Qin Fang: "Not really, this position is quite good. I was born in the countryside and don't know the rules of the court. This position, which doesn't require me to attend court and follow too many rules, is very suitable for me. However... I am planning to leave the court recently."
Du Ke thought for a moment and said, "Is it because of the issue of appointing a crown prince? Is there any solution to this matter? If I want to leave the court, someone must take this position, and the emperor... may not agree."
Qin Fang said: "My grandfather is ill. I haven't been home for five years. I have to go back."
"Is it really because the old man is sick?" Du Ke stared at Qin Fang carefully, but he could not tell the truth from the false. This student is definitely not as innocent as he was five years ago. However, Qin Fang has a good quality that he has and that others do not have, that is, he is not obsessed with officialdom. "If the Qin family is gone, is there anyone who can take over the position temporarily?"
Qin Fang said: "Yes, Han Zhen."
Du Ke: "General Han was just transferred back last month?"
Qin Fang said: "Yes, I believe Han Zhen can be competent for this position."
Du Ke laughed: "I have thought about it, so let's not talk about this. Who do you think has the greatest chance of being appointed as the crown prince among the princes?"
Qin Fang shook his head, and then he remembered what his wife had said. About half a year ago, his wife suddenly told him about the prince's origin. His wife said that she heard it from others, and she didn't know whether it was true or not. Thinking of this, Qin Fang said: "Teacher, about the prince's affairs, the student has heard some news."
Du Ke raised his eyebrows: "Oh? What news?"
This is a secret history of the royal family. However, Du Ke was very kind to Qin Fang, so after Qin Fang thought it through, he still said, "... This prince is Queen Shen's biological son."
Du Ke just smiled and didn't react much.
When Qin Fang saw this, he thought that his teacher might have known it a long time ago.
Du Ke had indeed known it a long time ago, but he had not told Qin Fang. He did not tell Qin Fang for Qin Fang's own good. This kind of thing, once known, would become a burden in itself.
Qin Mansion
Yang Haiyan was entertaining Yang Dahua. Speaking of which, it was great that Han Zhen's family could come to Beijing. Yang Haiyan had few friends in Beijing. Her circle was only Sister Du, Sister Du and the Qu family. Besides, she never interacted with others. In Beijing, every step was very dangerous and something could happen if you were not careful, so she would rather not interact with others. Besides, it was enough to get together with Sister Du and her family occasionally. In ancient times, life was not very creative.
Speaking of which, after returning to the capital, her favorite way to pass the time is to read picture books.
Yang Dahua has changed a lot now. From a poor, illiterate, and charming maid, she has become a general's wife after working for several years. No matter how much she has changed, when she saw Yang Haiyan, the love in her eyes was real.
Today is the first time that Yang Dahua has come to the Qin Mansion. Last month, Han Zhen came to Beijing first. After settling down in Beijing, he brought Yang Dahua and the children here. So Yang Dahua has only been here for a few days. After adapting at home for a few days, she came to the Qin Mansion today.
The children were playing outside, and they were eight or nine years old, so it was easy for them to play together. Yang Dahua had given birth to three children in these years, the first one was a girl, and the next two were boys. With both sons and daughters, she had nothing to ask for, and Han Zhen's backyard was clean, so she had lived a comfortable life these years.
Seeing Yang Haiyan, she looked her up and down, then sighed and said, "Ten years have passed, and Haiyan is still the same as before, as if nothing has changed." She is still so beautiful, and her skin is still so good. Time has been very kind to her. Unlike herself, who is almost thirty years old and is not as good as she was when she was a girl.
Yang Haiyan looked at Yang Dahua, the smile in her eyes was genuine: "No, it takes hard work, maintenance and exercise every day to maintain it. However, Sister Dahua has also changed a lot. In fact, we have all changed, and we have all changed for the better."
Yang Dahua looked at the children playing outside and said, "Before, I never thought that I could be a good citizen. Later, I never thought that I could be a general's wife. Later, I never thought that I could return to the capital. However, it's also good to return to the capital, as I have a sister like you here."
That's true.
In fact, Yang Haiyan was also happy that Yang Dahua was back. She had a new friend, a friend she could walk around with without worry. "Sister Dahua, I have compiled a booklet about some interpersonal relationships in Beijing. I think it will be useful to you. You just came back to Beijing, so you have to be careful about everything."
Yang Dahua was very touched when she heard this: "Thank you very much, Haiyang. I won't be polite then."
Yang Dahua sat here for a while, then left with the children. After Yang Dahua left, Qin Fang returned from the Du residence.
"It's rare that you come back so early today." Yang Haiyan poured him a cup of tea.
Qin Fang said: "Well, today I went to the command camp outside Beijing, visited the Du Mansion, and talked with the teacher."
Yang Haiyan asked: "Are you really going to leave the court? You are only thirty years old and have a bright future ahead of you." She still remembered Qin Fang's career-orientedness and ambition, but now he told her that he planned to leave the court and return to his hometown, so Yang Haiyan was very surprised.
Qin Fang said: "The country is peaceful now, so you are dispensable. In this case, why don't you go back to accompany your family? However, if the country needs you, and the border needs you, you will come back without hesitation. Besides, I used to have a heroic dream, wanted to be a high official, and wanted to make a lot of money. Now I have money and have tried the officialdom, so I don't miss everything here anymore. Besides, the fight for the throne has begun, and the capital will not be peaceful. I don't want you to be involved."
Yang Haiyan knew that Qin Fang was a sensible man. He had no idea in the past, but now he thought clearly: "What if the emperor disagrees?"
Qin Fang said: "Can the emperor still stop me from being filial? Besides, the emperor is now in his prime, the throne is stable, the country is stable, so I am not irreplaceable." The emperor has all the power, and his pockets are full, so it doesn't matter if Qin Fang is there. A few years ago, when the emperor had just ascended the throne, the people's hearts were still unstable. At that time, the emperor felt that Qin Fang was lucky, so he wanted him to work by his side. Now, he no longer needs to borrow this luck.
Of course, he would be happy if Qin Fang stayed all the time. But if Qin Fang wanted to leave, he would not force him. After all, he owed Qin Fang a favor.
After the couple discussed it, a few days later, Qin Fang went to the palace to resign.
Qin Fang suddenly came to resign, and the emperor was very surprised: "Why do you want to resign?" Speaking of it, he was very relieved to use Qin Fang, and he couldn't be more relieved, mainly because the couple was too worry-free. Whether it was Qin Fang or Yang Haiyan, they rarely gathered together. One ran between the command camp and home, and the other ran between home and the imperial farm. Later, when the wine business stabilized, Yang Haiyan stopped participating in it and handed over the full responsibility of the wine to Eunuch Xie, that is, returned it to the emperor.
Therefore, in the emperor's mind, this couple really saves him a lot of worry.
Qin Fang said: "My humble servant once wished to be a great general and fight on the battlefield, so that other countries would not bully our Qi country. But now that the emperor is wise and the world is peaceful, I am of no use. Besides, I received a letter from home a few days ago, saying that my grandfather is seriously ill. I have been away from home for more than ten years. It has been five or six years since I was separated from my family in Yunxiang County. I have only been home to visit my grandfather. This time, I am worried that I will go back too late and will not be able to see the old man, so I want to resign and stay with him for a few more years in my hometown."
The emperor thought for a moment and said, "Let me think about it."
Qin Fang: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
After Qin Fang left, the emperor asked, "How is the Qin family doing? Is Grandpa Qin Fang really ill?"
Someone in the dark said: "According to the news sent secretly by the Qin family from Baili Village, Commander Qin's grandfather is indeed seriously ill."
Emperor: "Is the secret information reliable?"
The person in the dark said, "The hidden body belongs to Commander Qin's younger brother's wife, Qin Shouye's wife. They were buried a few years ago and are not used on weekdays, so they are very safe."
The emperor nodded and said nothing more.
A few days later, Qin Fang was summoned into the palace by the emperor.
The emperor looked at Qin Fang, a little dazed. Over the years, he was used to Qin Fang coming to him from time to time to complain, such as who gave him gifts, who wanted to win him over. Qin Fang suddenly wanted to resign, and he was a little reluctant. However, everyone has their own aspirations, and he owed Qin Fang a favor, so he decided to fulfill Qin Fang's wish. "Since you are leaving, I will not force you. Regarding the position of commander, do you have anyone to recommend?"
Qin Fang said: "When selecting talents, I will not avoid relatives. I recommend Han Zhen."
"Han Zhen?" The emperor was also familiar with this name. "Is it the Han Zhen who pacified the border of Yongzhou? Oh, I remember now, we are from the same hometown."
After the barbarians surrendered, Han Zhen stayed there, and as the border of Yongzhou expanded, the territory of Qi State expanded. In recent years, other countries have not tried to seize the territory of the barbarians, but they were all beaten back by Han Zhen. Han Zhen has a great reputation in Yongzhou, and his achievements are very great. When Qin Fang mentioned Han Zhen's name, the emperor remembered that they seemed to be from the same hometown.
Qin Fang said: "Yes, we are friends for life and death." He did not hide his relationship with Han Zhen.