Just as Yuwen Di was frowning in worry, Eunuch Ming invited Duan Yunfei in.
Duan Yunfei was wearing a bright red cape, which made her look exceptionally joyous. Before she even walked in, she had already sweetly called out "royal father."
Yuwen Di's heart felt like it was carrying a heavy burden, but after seeing Duan Yunfei walk in, she forced herself to sit up. She forced a smile at Duan Yunfei, and said in a low voice, "Little Thirteen, you're here."
"Eunuch Ming has told this son that royal father has prepared delicious lychee fruits and is thinking of me, so he specifically invited me to come and taste them with royal father." Duan Yunfei smiled as she walked in and blinked her eyes at Yuwen Di and said: "Father is full of intentions, this son does not dare to delay any longer, after obtaining the news I will come over quickly."
Hearing Duan Yunfei's words, Yuwen Di also laughed, and waved for Duan Yunfei to come over, but he did not forget to berate her: "Girl, after not seeing you for a few days, your tongue has actually become sharper, and even royal father is unable to resist now."
As Yuwen Di spoke, he got Eunuch Ming to bring the peeled Litchi over, and said to Duan Yunfei with a smile: "I know you like it, I left these for you. "Let's quickly try it while it's still fresh."
Although Yuwen Di tried his best to appear joyous, Duan Yunfei still noticed that something was wrong. She vigilantly raised her head and looked around the great hall, but didn't discover anything strange, so she turned around to look at Yuwen Di and probingly asked: "Father, did something happen? Why do I feel that it's strange today?"
"Little girl, what are you thinking about?" Yuwen Di extended his hand out, and lightly knocked on Duan Yunfei's forehead, and laughed while shaking his head at her. "What's the matter? You're overthinking it. I called you here today because I'm afraid you'll have the time to eat and taste this new Litchi."
The more Yuwen Di explained to Duan Yunfei, the more Duan Yunfei felt that something was amiss. She stood up slightly, retreated to the bottom of the hall and bowed respectfully towards Yuwen Di, then lowered her head and said to Yuwen Di: "royal father, although this child is a woman, he can still be considered heroic and unyielding. No matter what happens, this son is willing to help royal father out of trouble.
Hearing Duan Yunfei's words, Yuwen Di knew that he could no longer hide this matter.
He let out a heavy sigh, signalling Duan Yunfei to stand up, then said to Duan Yunfei: "The General Liu Feng guarding the southwest passed away a few days ago."
In the great hall, a long period of silence began to descend.
Duan Yunfei was shocked speechless. The General Liu Feng was a strong martial artist, he had the ability to traverse the heavens. In the capital, she was often taught to ride and shoot arrows. She had always wanted to go to the southwest to see him, but he hadn't thought that things in the world would be so unpredictable.
Duan Yunfei took off the big red robe on her body, and threw it to the side. She was only wearing a thin plain clothes, and grief filled her eyes. However, she still did not forget to speak to the Emperor. I hope that royal father will take care of my dragon body and let my condolences go with it. "
"Little Thirteen, the great hall is cold. You should put on your cloak, what if you catch a cold?" The emperor endured for a long time before he let out a long breath. He was a little tired, and he tried to console Duan Yunfei with a low voice.
"General Liu Feng taught me how to ride horses and shoot arrows, and taught me the art of military strategy and swordsmanship. He can be considered my master. Now that General Liu has just passed away, how can I dress up so brightly? "I'm sorry for General Liu's spirit in heaven." Duan Yunfei's brows tightly knitted together. Her body was trembling slightly, and cold sweat continuously seeped out from the center of her palms.
She knelt on the ground and refused to get up, probably in memory of the General Liu Feng's Heroic Spirit.
Knowing a daughter like her father, Yuwen Di could naturally understand the sadness in Duan Yunfei's heart. He beckoned towards Duan Yunfei and advised, "Little Thirteen, hurry up and get up.
Duan Yunfei shook her head, knelt down, and said to Yuwen Di: "royal father, General Liu Feng has spent his entire life on the road, contributing meritorious services to my Jin Country. Now that he had died of illness, this son wants to personally rush to the southwest to retrieve General Liu Feng's corpse and bury it so that he can have it back at its roots. I beg your grace, royal father. "
Duan Yunfei heavily knocked her head on the ground, but Yuwen Di sighed and waved his hand at Duan Yunfei. When General Liu Feng was alive, he had left behind his last words. He had spent most of his life guarding the southwest and had long treated the southwest as his homeland. I intend to repair a tomb for General Liu at the southwest border, so that he can be buried there. In the capital, we have erected a memorial grave so that it would be convenient for the future generations to pay their respects. "
As Yuwen Di spoke, his face was filled with a pained expression. He looked towards the southwest. The mountains were so tall that all he could see were endless mountains.
Hearing Yuwen Di's words, Duan Yunfei stayed silent for a while, before finally nodding to Yuwen Di. "This way is also good. This has proven to be General Liu's long-cherished wish."
Yuwen Di hesitated for a moment, then continued to speak to Duan Yunfei: "It's just that now is not the time to be sad, now there is an urgent matter, and it will be difficult for us."
"What is it?" Duan Yunfei reached out her hand to wipe the corners of her eyes, resisting the pain in her heart as she cupped her hands and said to the emperor, "I hope that royal father will say this clearly and that this son is willing to share royal father's worries."
"Today, General Liu's deputy general rushed back from the southwest and reported the situation in the southwest to me. There's a small Southern Barbaric State at the southwest edge of our country. In recent days, they have always sent out troops to disturb our Southwest citizens, robbing us of our food and horses. As Yuwen Di spoke, he let out a heavy sigh. If General Liu was still here, we would naturally be able to rest in peace. But now that General Liu has suddenly passed away, I cannot think of a general who can lead troops from the southwest. "
Hearing Yuwen Di's words, Duan Yunfei hesitated for a moment, walked up to Yuwen Di and cupped her hands: "royal father, do not worry, this son is willing to personally lead troops to the southwest to pacify the war and clear the way for the citizens of the southwest."
Duan Yunfei said word by word as she looked resolutely at Yuwen Di.
However, before Duan Yunfei could finish her words, Yuwen Di waved at her. "No way!"
"Why is that?" Duan Yunfei lifted her head and looked at Yuwen Di with a puzzled expression.
Yuwen Di looked at her and waved his hand. You are currently in command of the capital city's army, so you can't leave the capital at any time, so you can't take over this matter. "
Without waiting for Duan Yunfei to speak, Yuwen Di shook his head and continued: "We still need to think about this matter carefully."