Poison Doctor Roaming the Martial World

Chapter 109 The Simplest Happiness

Yang Jianwu took Yuan Suxin's arm and walked into the inner room together. The mother and daughter had endless topics to talk about, from their daily life outside to their daughter's thoughts and feelings. Nothing was a mother's concern.

“Jianwu, don’t run around again this time. A few days ago, your father received an imperial edict that after the Mid-Autumn Festival, envoys from Xipan and Nanyue will come to the capital. Moreover, Xipan has presented a glass Buddha statue as tribute. Glass is priceless, and the Xipan emperor and the emperor attach great importance to it. Therefore, they have ordered your father to escort the Xipan envoys to the capital.”

Yang Jianwu had a bad impression of Xipan, and her words were sarcastic: "Oh ho, Xipan is really generous this time, with a glass Buddha statue, huh? How big is it? Is it the size of a pigeon egg, or like an emperor's throne?"

Yuan Suxin pretended to be angry and tapped Yang Jianwu's forehead. "How many times have I told you to be careful with your words! Don't say everything out loud, or the walls will hear you."

Yang Jianwu nodded to indicate that she understood. In her opinion, glass was not a precious thing. She had previously learned that glass was the national treasure of Xipan. She had searched for many glass ornaments and glass products on the spatial operation table, and the medical points required to exchange for them were very few.

If it were exchanged for materials to make glass, it would be even cheaper. Originally, she thought that if Xipan dared to cause trouble, she would make a lot of exquisite glass to slap Xipan in the face. Now, she dares to be so arrogant as to ask her father to escort her just for a glass Buddha statue. She is really giving him face!

It seems we need to put the Glass Project on the agenda.

Remembering General Yang's suggestion, Yuan Suxin organized her thoughts and said to her daughter, "After you arrive in the capital, when you have nothing to do, inquire about any new things or trendy gadgets."

"Oh, okay. Hmm? I'm going to the capital with you too?"

Emperor Dongli has already given up on the idea that she is the Phoenix Star, so why shouldn't she be the one to escort her? Could there be another reason?

"Your grandfather's idea is... for you to accompany your father, partly to escort Liuli... and partly to see if there's anyone in the capital who suits your taste..."

Yang Jianwu understood her family's meaning perfectly well. Luckily, she had the foresight to find a scapegoat in advance!

He quickly made a pause gesture, "Stop, Mother!"

Um... my voice was a little too loud, and my tone wasn't very nice. My beautiful mother is more responsive to gentleness than force, so I need to speak softly.

"Ahem~" She adjusted her tone and said softly, "Mother, I met someone I like on my trip, so you and Grandpa don't need to worry about me."

Yuan Suxin's eyes lit up, and she looked at Yang Jianwu in disbelief, "Really? Which young master is it? Tell me quickly."

Yang Jianwu feigned shyness, lowering her head to perfectly display the bashfulness of a young girl, "Yes... Your Highness Prince Ning..."

Yuan Suxin frowned slightly, remained silent for a moment, and then shook her head. "He is not good enough for you!"

Yang Jianwu felt like she was choking on her saliva. "Cough~ Mother, he's alright."

Yuan Suxin held her daughter's hand, "Prince Ning's appearance and character are impeccable, but everything else is far inferior. Consort Lan left early, and Prince Ning grew up in the princes' quarters. As he grew older, he received no care from his mother, and the Emperor treated him only so-so. Even after finally being granted the title of prince, he still has to serve in the military camp and can't go to his fiefdom..."

Yang Jianwu didn't hear what was said after that. She thought that Mo Ye was eager to fight for the throne, which was why he didn't leave the capital. It turned out that the old emperor was biased and wanted him to serve in the army. Military power was a good thing, but what was the point of having such a small amount of soldiers who were as weak as chicks?

Emperor Dongli is so biased. He won't let Mo Ye go to his fiefdom, but instead gives him military power. It seems like he's entrusting him with an important task, but in reality, he's treating him like cheap labor. Mo Ye even has to subsidize the army himself. This kid... is having a really tough time...

Yuan Suxin gently patted Yang Jianwu's head, "What are you thinking about? You didn't even answer when your mother spoke to you."

Yang Jianwu didn't hear what was said clearly, so she didn't dare to respond easily. Instead, she asked Yuan Suxin, "Then who does Mother think is good enough for me?"

"Uh..." Yuan Suxin was speechless. Yes, who could be worthy of her? She went through all the unmarried men she knew in her mind, and it seemed like none of them were a good match... Sigh, she could only blame her daughter for being too outstanding...

"Then let's start with Prince Ning..."

Yang Jianwu was amused by her mother's words, "What do you mean, 'Let's just say it's Prince Ning for now'? Does that mean I should dump him if I meet someone better later?"

Yuan Suxin sighed, "Mother also hopes that you can find someone who understands you, but life is about the mundane things. A prince without a background or real power will not have an easy life. Mother can't bear to see you suffer."

Yang Jianwu leaned her head on Yuan Suxin's shoulder, unconsciously playing with her hand. She glanced at her mother's face out of the corner of her eye; although well-maintained, the signs of time were still visible.

“Mother, life is a choice we make. Now that we’ve decided to embark on this path, we have to face it whether it’s good or bad. The shortcomings you just mentioned are, in my opinion, unimportant external factors.”

"As long as Prince Ning is truly loyal to me, I will help him return to his fiefdom and enjoy a peaceful and happy life; if he dares to betray me, I will make him regret ever knowing me!"

Yuan Suxin knew her daughter was a woman of her own mind, so she didn't say anything more. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings, so she let her be.

"After you finish your meal, go visit your grandfather. He misses you terribly. In other families, grandsons are treasures, but in the General's Mansion, only you, his granddaughter, are his treasure."

"Okay, I'll go after I finish eating~"

General Yang was delighted to hear that his granddaughter had returned. He sent word to the military camp, inviting Yang Boshan and Zihe to come back for dinner.

Yang Jianwu specially went to the kitchen to cook a few extra dishes. She usually didn't take good care of the family enough. Although the General's Mansion had no shortage of cooks, it was still not as heartwarming as cooking for them herself.

A table full of dishes was already laid out in the dining room, and Yang Jianwu carried in the last dessert.

"Sister!" It was Zihe's voice.

As soon as Yang Jianwu placed the dessert on the table, Yang Zihe hugged her tightly, saying, "Sister, I missed you so much."

Yang Jianwu hugged Yang Zihe back but then pushed him away, saying, "You're taller than me and you still want to hug me? Aren't you ashamed?"

Yang Zihe said seriously, "You are my sister, of course it's not shameful. I wouldn't dare to do this in the army, but we're at home now."

Yang Jianwu affectionately patted Zihe's head and led him to his seat, just like when they were children.

Happiness is actually very simple: a greeting, a hug, or sometimes just a smile.

The simplest happiness is companionship: a meal, family, filling every ordinary day with laughter.