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Chapter 390 A Strict Mother and a Loving Father
The Prince of Huainan has won a battle, but the situation in Xilin is still uncertain. These matters need to be discussed. Nianqing will not be able to return to Huainan in the short term. Although the Princess and Su Qingwan are worried about his safety, they cannot let him set off.

Some matters need to be discussed and settled properly to avoid suspicion. Nianqing is still young and doesn't understand many things in domestic affairs. A group of officials from Huainan have come to liaise with the imperial court. In fact, Huainan is also aware that Xilin's interests are too great. If Huainan gets involved, the imperial court will definitely be displeased. But with such a lucrative opportunity right at their doorstep, it's impossible to let it all go without taking a bite. Xilin won't be peaceful for a while, and Huainan's army will need to be dispatched to suppress it. Maintaining an army requires money and provisions, and Huainan can't just give up everything. This will inevitably lead to some wrangling.

Nianqing doesn't care about these trivial matters at all, leaving them to the civil officials. He values ​​military power more. Lu Jing has no intention of taking back military power for the time being, and he has also told Nianqing this. Not only that, he will also give Nianqing military power over the border.

The veteran officials were very dissatisfied with this. Since Xilin had surrendered, there was no need for 150,000 troops on the border. According to the law, the King of Huainan could only have 50,000 troops stationed in Huainan.

Nianqing didn't even need to confront these veteran officials head-on; the Princess and Lu Jing would handle it for him. They explained that Xilin had just been conquered, its internal power structure was complex, and it was likely to resurge. Small-scale conflicts were expected within three to five years, requiring the Huainan army to maintain order. Reclaiming military power was unrealistic. This matter dragged on for three days before finally being settled. Ultimately, Huainan was to send additional officials from the capital, which Nianqing agreed to after weighing the options.

Su Qingwan was very knowledgeable about the affairs of the court, and Lu Jing would tell her everything in detail. He would also discuss with her what to do next. Having served as the emperor's bodyguard for so many years, Lu Jing was very clear about the power dynamics in the court and knew what the officials were wary of and what they wanted to guard against.

"With you and the Princess, Nianqing is invincible!" Lu Jing was a little jealous. This was too good. Su Qingwan and the Princess had arranged everything for him.

He doesn't need to worry too much; he can just enjoy sightseeing in Beijing during this time!
Su Qingwan chuckled, "You're envious, huh? Then do you want to be my nephew?"

Lu Jing flatly refused, "Forget it, it's better to be a husband."

Su Qingwan was both amused and exasperated. Nianqing received more favor because the veteran generals felt guilty towards Huainan and regretted not being able to save her father and brother back then, and could only watch Hua and the others die. Therefore, they wanted to make it up to Nianqing, which was understandable.

Needless to say, her relationship with the eldest princess was even more complicated.

Nianqing is the only son of Huainan!
In Su Qingwan's heart, weight is the most important thing!
Moreover, he is the only son of the eldest princess. He was able to pacify Xilin. What elder wouldn't dote on such a child? If Lu Jing had such a son, no, it should be said that if Xiaoyuer were to live up to his potential in the future, Lu Jing would also dote on him.

Lu Jing said, "I don't want Xiaoyuer to be as capable as Nianqing. With great power comes great responsibility, and with great suffering comes more hardship and punishment. It's better for our Xiaoyuer to be peaceful and happy, and to be a spoiled rich kid under our protection.

Eating, drinking, having fun, and staying safe and healthy are also great pleasures in life.

Su Qingwan looked at Lu Jing with great surprise. Lu Jing raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong?"

“I thought you would be the kind of father who…hopes his son will become a dragon.” Su Qingwan did not expect that Lu Jing’s ideas were different from hers. She hoped that Xiaoyuer could be as upright and talented as Nianqing, excelling in both literature and martial arts.

“Our little fish already has a strict mother, so I’ll be the loving father. Otherwise, the little fish will be too pitiful,” Lu Jing couldn’t help but joke.