After Zhao Yingluo heard this, she felt a lot more relaxed. She knew that Wanyanyan was trying to save herself, so she followed the other person's words and said, "Oh? So it turns out that Miss Wanyan is going to find your brother. That's just right. We also have to go back to Kaifeng, so let's go on the road together." As she spoke, she extended her hand to Wanyanyan, gesturing for him to come with her. Wanyanyan looked at Zhao Yingluo's outstretched hand, feeling excited and happy in her heart. She knew that her decision was right, and the handsome and graceful young man in front of her was her beloved. So she held Zhao Yingluo's hand without hesitation and planned to embark on the journey to Kaifeng with her. Seeing that Yan Yan decided to follow her back to Kaifeng, Zhao Yingluo was overjoyed and immediately felt much more relaxed. "Miss Wanyan, since you have decided to follow me back to Kaifeng, you should stay in the mansion first. After I finish handling the official business, I will take you back with me." Her voice was gentle and kind, as if a spring breeze blew through Wanyanyan's heart. When Wanyanyan heard this, she was naturally very happy. She nodded quickly and agreed: "Okay! Everything is at your discretion." Her face was filled with a happy smile, as if she had seen the beautiful scene of her and Zhao Yingluo's life together.
After settling Yan Yan, Zhao Yingluo began her busy official duties. She and Yue Fei worked together to arrange the defense of Xingzhou City to ensure the safety of the city. Now the total number of soldiers and horses in Xingzhou City has exceeded 300,000. This is a huge army that requires careful planning and arrangement. Yue Fei told Zhao Yingluo that there was no need to worry about food and salary. Due to the planting and promotion of high-yielding crops, the farmland around Xingzhou City has a rich harvest, and the rent collected is enough to feed the 300,000 troops. However, the consumption of artillery and muskets is a headache. Yue Fei implored Zhao Yingluo to allocate some more artillery and muskets for training new soldiers. He explained: "The power of artillery and firecrackers is huge and is crucial to improving the combat effectiveness of our army. However, due to the huge cost of training new recruits, there are now less than 5,000 artillery pieces and only 20,000 firecrackers. .” Zhao Yingluo frowned slightly after hearing this, and after thinking for a moment, she said: "General Yue, you can rest assured to train the new soldiers. I will find a way to solve the problem of artillery and muskets. Before New Year's Day, I will ask Wen Boyuan to escort another batch to Xing state." Yue Fei was overjoyed when he heard Zhao Yingluo's promise. If another batch of artillery and muskets are escorted, Xingzhou City's defense will be even stronger. "Thank you, Your Highness, Princess! The general will live up to his expectations and train the new recruits well to prepare for future battles." Zhao Yingluo nodded with satisfaction, "If you want to take over the Sixteenth Prefecture of Yanyun in the future, your troops will definitely be the main force. Wang Zaixing on the west road and Zhang Jun on the east road can only play a supporting role. Once Song and Jin start war again, it will be When the fate of the country is decided. I ask you to only win!" When Yue Fei heard Zhao Yingluo's words, his blood boiled. This was a war related to the fate of the country, and he shouldered an important mission. "Don't worry, Your Highness Princess! If the Song-Jin war breaks out in the future, and I, Yue Fei, cannot capture Yanjing, I am willing to sacrifice my head!" Zhao Yingluo is very satisfied with Yue Fei's attitude. He is a loyal, reliable and capable general. With him in Xingzhou City, she can handle other affairs with peace of mind. She smiled and said to Yue Fei: "Okay! With General Yue's words, I feel relieved. I believe you will be able to lead our army to victory!" After arranging everything in Xingzhou, Zhao Yingluo decided to return to Kaifeng. She ordered Jiang Laosi to arrange the itinerary properly to ensure a safe journey. After several days of turbulence, Zhao Yingluo and her party finally arrived in the bustling city of Kaifeng. It was winter in Kaifeng City at this time, the cold wind was biting, and the pedestrians on the streets bundled up in their robes and hurried on their way.
However, this did not affect the prosperity and liveliness of Kaifeng City. The streets and alleys were still full of people and lively. After returning to her house, Zhao Yingluo asked Wanyanyan to stay at her house for one night. She specially arranged a comfortable guest room for Wanyanyan and ordered someone to prepare a sumptuous dinner. Wanyanyan spent a warm and pleasant night at Zhao Yingluo's house. Early the next morning, Zhao Yingluo personally sent Wanyan Yan to Wanyan Zongyi's residence. Different from other mansions, although Wanyan Zongyi's mansion is small in scale, it looks unique. In addition to the houses, there are small fields scattered throughout the courtyard. Because it is winter, most of the fields are empty, and only about one-third of the fields are planted with wheat and rapeseed. At this time, the rapeseed only had two or three leaves growing on the ground, adding a little green to the lifeless winter day. Wanyan Zongyi was loosening the soil in the rapeseed field with a hoe. He was wearing a green suit and a bamboo hat on his head, looking exactly like a farmer. He was so focused on his work that he didn't even notice anyone coming into the house. It wasn't until he heard Zhao Yingluo's voice saying, "Brother Wanyan, are you okay?" He raised his head and found Zhao Yingluo standing at the edge of the field. At this time, Zhao Yingluo was disguised as a man, wearing a green shirt and a Confucian scarf on her head. She was handsome and handsome. She stood at the edge of the field and looked at Wanyan Zongyi with a smile, a friendly light shining in her eyes. Upon seeing this, Wanyan Zongyi was about to bow and salute, but was stopped by Zhao Yingluo. Zhao Yingluo told him not to let Wanyanyan know about her disguise as a man, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble. Wanyan Zongyi nodded to express his understanding. He curiously asked Zhao Yingluo: "Why does Her Royal Highness have time to see me, a golden man in exile today?" Zhao Yingluo pointed to the door of the house with a smile, and then ordered someone to invite Wan Yanyan in, "Let's see who is here?" When Wanyan Zongyi saw Wanyan Yan, he was surprised and happy. He walked up quickly and asked, "Yan'er, why are you here in Kaifeng?" When Wanyan Yan saw Wanyan Zongyi, she felt excited in her heart. She told Wanyan Zongyi that she escaped from marriage and came to Kaifeng to join him. After saying this, her eyes couldn't help but become a little moist. When Wanyan Zongyi saw this, he felt moved in his heart. He stretched out his hand and patted Wanyan Yan's shoulder gently, comforting: "Yan'er, don't be afraid. As long as my brother is here, I will definitely protect you." Zhao Yingluo also stepped forward and said to Wanyanyan: "Miss Wanyan, since you have arrived in Kaifeng, you can settle down peacefully. Brother Wanyan will definitely take good care of you." When Wanyanyan heard Zhao Yingluo's words, her heart was filled with gratitude. She knew that she was able to successfully escape from the marriage and come to Kaifeng this time, thanks to Zhao Yingluo's help. She looked at Zhao Yingluo with unconcealed warmth in her eyes, "Thank you, Mr. Zhao. I will definitely remember your kindness." Zhao Yingluo did not stay at Wanyan Zongyi's house for too long, so as not to disturb the reminiscence between the two siblings. Wanyan Yan and Wanyan Zongyi have been separated for a long time. There must be a lot to say and a lot of feelings to express at this time. So, she wisely said goodbye. Although Wanyan Zongyi and Wanyan Yan tried to stay, Zhao Yingluo had already decided to leave, so they had no choice but to give up.