Chapter 2220 - 2222: Divergence

"Hmm!"

He was really quite tired and fell asleep in a chair.

When Yang Chuxia came in again, she saw him leaning in the chair and sighed.

She wanted to wake him up, but seeing how soundly he slept, she couldn’t bear to. Thinking it over, she reached her hand under Ye Zi’an’s neck, and just as her other hand was about to reach under his legs, Ye Zi’an caught her urgently.

"What are you doing?" Ye Zi’an’s face was a bit red as he looked at Yang Chuxia’s posture, somewhat incredulously. "You don’t mean to carry me, do you?"

"What’s wrong with that?"

Ye Zi’an was speechless. Of course there’s something wrong, how embarrassing for a grown man to be carried by a woman.

Even if it’s his own wife carrying him, it’s really shameful, isn’t it?

Yang Chuxia also realized this, touched her nose, and smiled.

"The water for washing up is ready."

"I’ll go then."

Feeling somewhat as if he were fleeing, Yang Chuxia noticed his ears were slightly red, and she secretly smiled.

After washing up, there was a big bowl of goji berry porridge on the table, next to several shrimp dumplings, small basket buns with egg, and some side dishes.

After eating, Yang Chuxia firmly pushed him into the bedroom.

When he opened his eyes again, it was already dark; he had slept the entire day.

"There’s a message from Uncle, telling you not to come over."

"Hmm, I know." Ye Zi’an muttered to himself, "I wonder if the war will break out tonight."

"Theoretically, not today. Even though Great Zhou soldiers don’t need rest, Great Qi’s soldiers do."

Yang Chuxia guessed correctly. Following that, both Great Qi and Great Zhou were in a period of rest, although it lasted a bit longer, half a month, without any battles starting again. On Great Zhou’s side, Old Mu, concerned about the enemy’s large numbers, had not permitted any sneak attacks or provocations.

"What is Baili Han up to?" Yang Chuxia couldn’t help but mutter.

Ye Zi’an was also thinking, what’s going through Prince Le’s mind. He suddenly realized that dealing with someone whose mind isn’t quite normal is truly a headache.

"Master, there’s a letter from the Capital City."

Ye Zi’an took it, scanned it quickly, his expression becoming somewhat grave.

"What’s wrong?"

"The Emperor intends to lead troops personally!" Ye Zi’an paused, then added, "I am to return to the Capital immediately, the Eldest Imperial Prince will oversee the government, and I will assist alongside the heir of Prince Qing and the heir of Prince He."

"How could he think of leading troops personally?" Yang Chuxia was also surprised by the news.

"The Emperor has had this idea for a while." Ye Zi’an folded the letter, "He had this thought the last time war broke out, but Uncle acted quickly that time. Now that it’s started again and in his first year on the throne, he definitely wants to come. He also needs achievements to stabilize his rule and gain the support and loyalty of the court officials."

"Alright." Yang Chuxia stood up, "I’ll go pack your things then. It just so happens you can take Lele back to the Capital City."

"You’re not going back with me?"

"I need to stay here." Yang Chuxia replied instantly, "I have a feeling Yangyang is in Great Qi. I need to find him."

Ye Zi’an’s brow furrowed tightly, taking hold of her and staring firmly into her eyes, "Great Qi and Great Zhou are at war; even if Yangyang is in Great Qi, how would you find him? Don’t tell me you’re planning to sneak into Great Qi?"

Seeing her not talk, Ye Zi’an knew this was what she intended, and his expression turned grim.

"You really, really..." Ye Zi’an suddenly stepped out of the door, walked two steps, then came back, "You’re coming back to the Capital with me, no discussion."