in2ebook Chapter 288 Mother, do you disagree?
Chapter 288 Mother, do you disagree?
"Mother, I also want to go to the military camp?" Canglan Jingyao blinked her big, watery eyes and looked at Su Nuannuan expectantly, speaking softly.
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan was somewhat surprised. She looked at her daughter and asked in confusion, "You're a girl, a princess, why would you want to go to the military?"
Canglan Jingyao seemed to have anticipated her mother's question. She straightened up, clenched her fists, and answered firmly, "Because I want to become a renowned female general!"
Hearing her daughter's words, Su Nuannuan was even more surprised. She frowned slightly and said to Canglan Jingyao earnestly, "It is not an easy thing for a woman to make a name for herself in the military camp. Have you really thought it through?"
However, Canglan Jingyao showed no sign of backing down. She nodded without hesitation and said resolutely, "Mother, I have thought it through. No matter how difficult it is, I am not afraid!"
Su Nuannuan gazed into her daughter's resolute eyes, a complex mix of emotions welling up within her. She knew her daughter had always been opinionated, but this decision truly surprised her.
After a moment of silence, Su Nuannuan took a breath and asked softly, "Yao'er, I remember your dream was to open a shop and make a lot of money, right? Why did you suddenly change your mind?"
Canglan Jingyao smiled slightly and explained, "Mother, there is no conflict between me going to the military camp and opening a shop. Moreover, I have medical skills, which are very useful in the military camp."
Su Nuannuan nodded thoughtfully after hearing her daughter's words, but she still felt that this matter needed careful consideration. So, she said to Canglan Jingyao, "How about this, you focus on your studies first, and we can talk about this again next year after our mourning period is over, okay?"
Upon hearing this, Canglan Jingyao's smile vanished instantly. She looked at her mother with some disappointment and asked, "Mother, do you disagree?"
"No." Su Nuannuan shook her head, took a breath, and continued, "Mother Consort is thinking about the feasibility of building a women's army."
"A women's army?" Canglan Jingcheng and Canglan Jingyao were both surprised and exclaimed in unison.
“Yes, a women’s army, or a women’s medical team.” Su Nuannuan nodded and explained, “I have this idea, but how to implement it needs further consideration.”
She paused, then continued, "Moreover, there is another problem: where will the women in the women's army come from? This is also a problem that needs to be solved."
Su Nuannuan sighed, waved her hand, and said, "Alright, let's not think about these things for now. Let's pack our things and set off back first thing tomorrow morning."
"Oh, by the way, have you two ever met your father?" Su Nuannuan suddenly seemed to remember something, turned to look at Canglan Jingcheng and Canglan Jingyao, and asked.
"Yes, Father Emperor even tested our lessons," Canglan Jingcheng quickly replied.
"Father said that Mother taught her very well," Canglan Jingyao chimed in with a smile.
Just before dinner, footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door, followed by Eunuch Li's distinctive hoarse voice: "The Emperor has arrived—"
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan immediately got up and hurried out to greet them.
"Your Majesty, I respectfully welcome you." Su Nuannuan's soft voice rang out as she slowly curtsied, her movements elegant and dignified.
"Your subjects respectfully welcome Your Majesty." The two children followed Su Nuannuan's actions and said in unison.
"Get up, all of you!" the Emperor said with a smile, and at the same time reached out and gently pulled Su Nuannuan up.
Su Nuannuan stood up, her gaze meeting the Emperor's. She smiled slightly and asked softly, "Would Your Majesty like to have dinner here?"
The Emperor nodded slightly and said, "Yes, I will stay here with you tonight."
Su Nuannuan's expression changed slightly, and she couldn't help but feel displeased. She had originally thought the Emperor was just coming to visit, but she hadn't expected him to dine and stay overnight. This meant she would have to serve the Emperor for another night, which she was truly unwilling to do.
However, Su Nuannuan did not show it. She maintained her smile and said, "Your Majesty, I will go and prepare."
Upon hearing that the Emperor intended to dine and stay overnight, Yaoqin immediately understood and hurriedly turned to the small kitchen to instruct Zhixiang to prepare two more dishes to entertain the Emperor.
The Emperor's gaze fell on Canglan Jingcheng and Canglan Jingyao. A satisfied smile appeared on his face as he said to Su Nuannuan, "I recently tested their studies, and they performed very well. My beloved consort has taught them very well."
Su Nuannuan smiled modestly and said, "It's because the children are clever. If they were stupid, no matter how much I taught them, it would probably be in vain."
"My dear consort, there's no need for such modesty," the Emperor said as he sat down.
When Su Nuannuan saw the Emperor sit down, she also sat down.
"My beloved consort, there are still several princes and princesses in the palace. I'm thinking, why don't we entrust them to you for upbringing? What do you think?" The Emperor smiled gently as he looked at Su Nuannuan and suggested in a mild tone.
Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan's heart tightened. She quickly shook her head and refused without hesitation, saying, "No, I absolutely disagree! They all have their own mothers, and naturally there will be people to care for and teach them. There is no need for me to do anything extra."
Upon seeing this, the Emperor frowned slightly, but still patiently explained, "My dear consort, please don't be so resolute. I believe that with your talent, virtue, and loving heart, you will surely be able to raise these children very well."
However, Su Nuannuan did not seem to buy into the Emperor's words. She immediately said, "Your Majesty, you must trust the teachers in the Imperial Academy."
Upon hearing this, the Emperor's lips twitched involuntarily. He thought to himself, "My beloved concubine really knows how to talk. Wasn't it because she complained that the teachers at the Imperial Academy weren't good enough that she personally taught those two children? Now, she's actually trying to make me believe the teachers."
However, the Emperor did not reveal these thoughts. He continued to persuade her, "My dear consort, look at the princes and princesses in the palace. Their mothers are busy vying for the Emperor's favor all day long and probably have no time to care for their children's education. But you are different, my dear consort. You are kind-hearted, gentle and virtuous, and you will surely be able to give them more love and guidance."
Su Nuannuan remained unmoved, insisting, "Your Majesty, I truly do not have the ability to raise them. Not to mention that I have two children of my own to care for, how could their mothers possibly agree to let me raise their children? Wouldn't that cause a lot of unnecessary trouble?"
Seeing Su Nuannuan's determination, the Emperor took a breath and said, "My beloved consort, there is no need to worry. I will discuss this with their mothers myself, and I believe they will understand my good intentions."
Su Nuannuan quickly waved her hand and said, "Your Majesty, I really have no worries. It's just that I really don't want to get involved in these trivial matters. Besides, my two children and I only have one year left before our term expires."
"After my term ends, I will return to the palace. There will be many matters awaiting my attention, and I truly will not have the extra time and energy to raise the other children. Therefore, I beg Your Majesty to understand my difficulties and to trust the mothers of the princes and princesses."