The destiny of all heavens begins in the Red Chamber

Lord Zheng Er considered himself a scholar and did not have any particular affection for the Prince of Nan'an, who held considerable military power.

It's just that with this kind of thing happening now, we have to pay special attention to it.

In fact, the war in the southwest was merely a topic of conversation for the powerful and influential people in the capital.

That was the stronghold of the Prince of Nan'an. Not only did the imperial court have little interest there, but even those who belonged to the same group of founding nobles as the Prince of Nan'an couldn't extend their reach there.

If it weren't for the possibility of gaining military merit and attracting attention, he would probably have become the subject of gossip among officials and commoners in the capital.

Jia Huan's thoughts were simple; he just hoped that the Prince of Nan'an could hold on for a little longer!

Once he successfully passes the imperial examination for military officers, even if the war situation in the southwest changes, he can find ways to get involved, given his status as a military officer.

In fact, in Jia Huan's view, the Prince of Nan'an's actions were not wrong.

If he were the Prince of Nan'an, he would certainly have made thorough preparations before attacking the neighboring country.

Qianxiang Kingdom is a wonderful place!

Rather than continuing to manage the southwest and becoming a thorn in the side of the royal family, it would be better to extend its reach as soon as possible. If it could destroy the Qianxiang Kingdom, that would be even better.

With the power of the Prince of Nan'an, could he completely usurp the throne?

It's a pity that the original novel of Dream of the Red Chamber clearly states that the Prince of Nan'an was defeated.

There's nothing more to say then; it's just that he lacks the ability.

In any case, this time, her older sister Tan Chun will definitely not be sent away for a political marriage!

If anyone had such thoughts and intentions and acted upon them, Jia Huan wouldn't mind letting them die quietly; he was confident he could do it.

After leaving the Rong Mansion, Jia Huan went straight to the nearest well-known restaurant.

Feng Ziying, Wei Ruolan, and the others had been waiting there for a long time.

That's right, Jia Huan was invited to their banquet, saying he had something to discuss.

That's utter nonsense. It's probably related to Wei Ruolan wanting to join the Prince of Nan'an's service!

In the original novel of Dream of the Red Chamber, this guy participated in this battle, but unfortunately died, leaving his newlywed wife Shi Xiangyun a widow.

Ahem, Wei Ruolan and Shi Xiangyun were already engaged and were planning to get married in March or April.

At most, it will take about a month.

As for the Wei family, it's easy to tell that they are the staunch confidants of the Prince of Nan'an's mansion!

In the TV series "Dream of the Red Chamber", first came the news that the head of the Wei family had died on the battlefield, and then soon after came the news that Wei Ruolan had also died of the plague, which was really a pity.

Whether this is actually the case is anyone's guess.

In this war, the Prince of Nan'an suffered a complete defeat, losing all his resources.

The nobles, generals, and powerful figures who relied on him naturally didn't fare any better!

Of course, none of these things have happened yet, and no one would believe it if I told you now.

Once they arrived at the agreed-upon private room, Feng Ziying and the others had already started discussing it.

Especially Wei Ruolan, whether from drinking or excitement, his handsome face was flushed and he was in high spirits.

"Brother Huan is here! Please take a seat!"

Upon seeing Jia Huan arrive, they hurriedly stood up to greet him and invited him to take the seat of honor.

"You're too kind, everyone. What are you all talking about? Why are you so excited?"

Jia Huan, without any ceremony, sat down and asked, "Everyone looks so energetic and radiant; could it be something good?"

"They can't fool the discerning eyes of the Huan brothers!"

Feng Ziying said cheerfully, "Brother Wei has been summoned by the Prince of Nan'an and plans to go to the southwest to serve with Father!"

Wei Ruolan said modestly, "I just went with my family elders to see things, it's not that exaggerated!"

Wei Ruolan smiled and said, "I'm just a junior, I can only follow your arrangements!"

"You little brat, you're really getting the better deal and then acting all innocent!"

Feng Ziying said irritably, "Right now, which noble son doesn't want to go to the southwestern front and become a general under the Prince of Nan'an, and gain enough military merits!"

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"Brother Wei, are you planning to give up on this year's martial arts examination?"

Jia Huan asked curiously, "Shouldn't you reconsider?"

These words caused the previously lively atmosphere at the dinner table to freeze.

Feng Ziying and the others also subconsciously looked at Wei Ruolan, whose expression had changed slightly.

"This is a rare opportunity..."

Wei Ruolan hesitated for a moment, then spoke with some difficulty: "My father thinks so too!"

Then there's nothing more to say, and Jia Huan immediately shut his mouth.

Originally, I wanted to remind you that having the title of a military officer would make it easier to rise through the ranks in the army.

At this time, joining the army as a military graduate would at most mean relying on family background to become a mid-to-low-level officer in his father General Wei's personal guard.

To get promoted quickly, one has to see how great his father, General Wei's, military achievements are!

If General Wei's military achievements are quick and significant enough, Wei Ruolan will naturally receive a share of the benefits and rise rapidly in rank.

During wartime, if you have both military achievements and powerful connections, your promotion speed will be incredibly fast.

Clearly, both Wei Ruolan and her father, General Wei, were full of confidence in this southern expedition.

He believed that seizing military merits was a piece of cake, which is why Wei Ruolan was eager to go and share in the spoils.

Didn't you see that Feng Ziying and the others at the same table all had undisguised envy on their faces?

Although the Prince of Nan'an was a pillar of the founding noble group, there were still distinctions of closeness and distance within the group. It was clear that General Wei, the father of Wei Ruolan, was his staunch confidant.

The problem is, I wish the war were going that smoothly!

Judging from the expressions of Wei Ruolan, Feng Ziying, and the others, they were clearly confident of victory in this southern expedition, so Jia Huan naturally couldn't afford to dampen their spirits at this time.

Although the relationship is acceptable, it hasn't reached the point where we can have deep conversations with someone we don't know well!

"When will Brother Wei set off?"

Jia Huan asked curiously, "Will the marriage with the eldest daughter of the Shi family also be postponed?"

"That's not necessary!"

Wei Ruolan chuckled and said, "After I get married to the eldest daughter of the Shi family, I'll stay at home for about a month before setting off!"

Tsk!

What else could Jia Huan say but offer his congratulations?

It's a pity that the original novel of Dream of the Red Chamber doesn't describe much about the Prince of Nan'an's southern expedition, otherwise Jia Huan could have deduced more information from it.

In the original novel of Dream of the Red Chamber, it seems that Wei Ruolan's father died in battle first, and she was later said to have contracted an epidemic and died when she was stationed at the border city.

This is rarely described in either the original Dream of the Red Chamber or various fan fictions.

Jia Huan was helpless and could only hope in his heart that Wei Ruolan wouldn't die too soon.

Oh right, the plague!

His expression suddenly turned serious, and he asked in a deep voice, "Brother Wei, have you ever stayed in the South?"

"Not this one!"

Wei Ruolan was somewhat puzzled, but still answered honestly, "I was born in the capital and have always lived in the capital. My hometown is not in the south!"

"Of course, my father is a general under the Prince of Nan'an, and he is stationed in the southwest year-round!"

"Many members of my Wei family also serve in the army under the command of the Prince of Nan'an!"

"If it weren't for this southern expedition, after I got married and had children, I would have gone to the southwest to serve in the army under the Prince of Nan'an. What's wrong?"

"Brother Wei, have you heard that the southwest region is rife with miasma, and northerners often suffer from acclimatization problems when they go there?"

Jia Huan asked bluntly, "Can Brother Wei's body really withstand it?"

"This one……"

Upon hearing this, Wei Ruolan's expression changed slightly, and she remained silent for a moment.

It's not like a court audience; even if you can't do it, you have to bite the bullet and agree.

When friends chat casually, there's no need to boast or exaggerate; everyone understands the situation perfectly well.

"The key point is that the southwest is extremely humid, unlike the dry climate of the capital!"

Jia Huan continued, "There are countless snakes, insects, flies, and ants there; it just doesn't feel right!"

These words made not only Wei Ruolan, but also the faces of Feng Ziying and the others who were accompanying her turn pale.

Just thinking about it gives me the creeps, let alone actually experiencing it.

"Brother Wei, Brother Huan is right, we really need to be careful!"