Remarried to a top-tier playboy, her reborn ex-husband is filled with regret.

The crown prince stood up and stared at the faces below.

"The Northern Hu have deployed over 100,000 troops to the border."

"You all keep deceiving yourselves by not even looking at the border reports!"

"I'm not here to discuss this with you."

This decree is a military order.

Anyone who obstructs this will be punished for harming the country.

He walked out from behind the dragon desk step by step and stood in front of the jade steps.

"The battle will be fought by Xiao Fang."

The burden is mine to bear alone.

"Does anyone else have any objections?"

No one in the hall dared to utter a sound.

After the morning court session, Xiao Fang took the Crown Prince's decree and went directly to the West Camp.

The 50,000 Imperial Guards have been ordered to assemble and are currently inspecting their weapons and packing their belongings on the drill ground.

Xiao Fang personally oversaw everything, from provisions and supplies to horses and weapons, checking each item one by one, even inspecting several pairs of boots worn by the soldiers.

"We'll set off at 5 AM tomorrow. Before we leave, make sure we get everything we need."

Once you reach the North, there won't be anywhere for you to buy it.

His voice wasn't loud, but none of the officers on the drill ground dared to be negligent.

He spent the entire day in the camp.

In the afternoon, the area outside the camp gate suddenly became lively.

Mingrui walked over quickly and said in a low voice.

"Your Highness, Lu Zhao and Lin Hui have arrived with their men, insisting on seeing you."

Xiao Fang put down the baggage list in his hand and looked outside.

There were about two hundred people standing outside the camp gate.

They were all dressed in black, close-fitting clothes from the Censorate, carrying simple bags on their backs and knives at their waists.

Someone even brought a horse, and they were craning their necks to look at him.

Lu Zhao walked at the front and called out from afar.

"Xiao Fang! Don't even think about abandoning us!"

Lin Huiyin followed behind, unusually not waving her fan, but only smiling.

"I heard you're going to the North. We may not be good at much else, but we're quite skilled at killing and arson."

Lu Zhao stepped forward.

"Your father is my father! We will avenge the death of the Loyal and Brave King!"

"Yes! Kill a few more of these Northern barbarian dogs to offer as sacrifices to the Prince's spirit!"

"Brother Xiao, please take us with you!"

"Our Inspection Department doesn't allow you to risk your life all by yourself!"

The crowd started chattering amongst themselves.

There was no formation, no slogans.

They were a group of young men, carrying bags and leading horses, their eyes shining brighter than the last.

Xiao Fang looked at them without saying a word for a long time.

His Adam's apple bobbed.

Xiao Fang is not one to readily express sentimentality.

But right now, he was speechless because of these guys.

These guys are all scoundrels, one after another.

But when it came to the point of life and death, none of them hid.

He raised his hand.

The chaotic scene suddenly fell silent.

"Listen up, everyone."

This trip to the northern border is not to smash up anyone's mansion, nor to visit brothels.

"We must fight the Northern Hu people to the death, with real swords and spears."

Lu Zhao patted his chest.

"If you're afraid of dying, don't go to the Inspectorate!"

Xiao Fang glanced at him.

"Okay! Let's go together."

The crowd cheered in unison.

Xiao Fang continued.

"But there's something I need to make clear first."

He looked at Lin Huiyin.

"You stay."

Lin Huiyin was taken aback.

"I'll take half the men with me, and leave the rest to you."

The Crown Prince has just taken power, and the situation in the capital is not yet stable.

If anyone tries to trip us up in court, or if anyone tries to do anything dishonest behind our backs...

You don't need to show any mercy; just execute first and report later.

Xiao Fang paused.

"If anything goes wrong, I'll come back and take care of it."

Lin Hui clasped his hands in a fist salute, but the smile on his face had vanished.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of things in the capital."

Xiao Fang nodded, then turned to the others.

"The work left to you is not easy either."

My queen, and the crown prince and crown princess, I must keep a close eye on them.

If there is even the slightest mishap, I will hold you all responsible.

Led by Lin Huiyin, the remaining playboys responded in unison.

Lu Zhao was already waiting impatiently on the side.

"When do we set off?"

Xiao Fang mounted his horse.

"Tomorrow at Mao, we will leave Beijing on time.

Brothers who will be setting off together tomorrow, go back and say goodbye to your families first. We'll meet at the city gate tomorrow!

After saying this, Xiao Fang rode off on his horse.

Zhenbei Palace.

When Xiao Fang returned to the manor, night had already fallen.

Yun Shuyao had the meal set out, and a bowl of hot soup was placed in front of him.

He sat down as if nothing had happened and started laughing and joking with her.

"I've made up my mind. By the time this war is over, our daughter will probably be born."

She'll be as beautiful as you, and hopefully as smart as you too.

Yun Shuyao scolded him.

"How do you know it's a girl? What if it's a boy?"

"The kid is just like me; it's okay for him to be a little mischievous."

Xiao Fang laughed.

"As long as you don't mind his noise."

When he's older, I'll send him to the North to sleep in horse manure for a few days, so he can learn how to be a man who can endure hardship.

Yun Shuyao glared at him.

"What kind of father are you?"

Xiao Fang smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners.

"Then let's have a daughter, daughters are better."

I let her ride on my shoulders and took her to see the lanterns.

When she grows up and gets married, if her husband dares to bully her...

I'll take a bunch of old geezers and go break that kid's legs.

Yun Shuyao didn't say anything, but simply ladled a bowl of soup and placed it beside him.

Xiao Fang ate much more and talked more than usual during this meal.

What do you mean the moon is bigger at the border? The mare's milk wine in the north doesn't taste good. When he comes back, he'll take her horseback riding in the suburbs.

It's as if tomorrow he'll still be sitting here drinking the soup she served.

Yun Shuyao didn't ask any more questions, and just listened quietly to him.

After the meal, Xiao Fang, as usual, fetched hot water and knelt down to wash her feet.

The water was piping hot, and he put her feet in, gently massaging them.

Yun Shuyao looked down at him.

He didn't even change his outer robe.

She knew he was leaving tonight.

"When do we leave?" she asked softly.