Chapter 1070: No Other Choice

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Lu Hetian was frustrated, but there was nothing he could do.

Why couldnt Weiwei be a little more selfish?

Naturally, the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess had heard the announcement of the imperial edict, and she turned her sharp eyes upon her son and daughter-in-law.

Both of them looked away guiltily, not daring to meet her gaze.

I cant believe both of you arent even as sensible as Weiwei. After a while, the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess remarked crossly.

Mother, I

Dont talk to me. Youve got some nerve, lying to me that youre going to the Ji Prefecture on a business trip when youre actually going to the frontier. You too, Lihua how dare you teamed up with Shenzhi and keep such important information from me? The Dowager d.u.c.h.ess seethed.

Lu Hetian and Ling Lihua were both overcome with shame. They were the ones in the wrong, after all.

However, they were just ordinary parents.

Nevertheless, they were too ashamed to defend themselves, and they took the scolding in silence.

Too tired to continue her lecture, the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess waved a hand. Forget it. Im too old to be making decisions. Her words were, nonetheless, filled with disappointment toward them.

Mother Ling Lihua was mortified.

Although they had hidden this information to avoid worrying the old woman, there was another reason, and that was they feared that the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess would interfere.

Given the Dowager d.u.c.h.esss personality, she would never be so selfish.

She would definitely prioritize the soldiers health and safety.

Actually, I dont know for sure if I am able to cure the soldiers. After a long silence, Ling Lihua said helplessly.

She may be the Genius Physician, but she was not capable of curing every illness.

Like this disease at the frontier, for example according to the information she had received from Lu Hetian, it was a kind of disease that she had never encountered before.

Even if she went to the frontier, she might not be able to cure all the ill soldiers.

Of course, she was not as broad-minded as the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess. There was no room for national politics in her heart as all she cared about was her family.

Moreover, Weiwei was going to give birth soon. Her stomach was probably so huge because the babies were overgrown, and she had to deliver two of them at that. She might experience difficult labor at that time.

Therefore, although she was worried about her son Lu Tingchen after learning about the issue at the frontier, she had acquiesced to the Emperors plan.

At least, she wanted to wait until Weiwei had given birth safely before leaving for the frontier.

However, Weiwei had found out about this matter and managed to convince the Emperor to issue this edict in front of the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess, which left them with no opportunity for defiance.

She was certain that this was Weiweis idea.

That girl was young, but she could be very opinionated.

She knew that her mother would not obey the edict, which was why she had convinced the Emperor to issue it in such a way that the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess would be informed.

Once the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess learned about this, she would not sit by and do nothing.

She was a principled woman, and she would, without a doubt, choose the soldiers over her granddaughter.

Ling Lihua knew that she had no other choice the moment the imperial edict was issued, because she would never defy the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess.

She was so exasperated that she did not know if she should even be mad at Weiwei.

The Dowager d.u.c.h.esss expression softened, and she held her hand and said in a.s.surance, I understand that too. Nothings absolute, not to mention the lack of information we have about the disease. But if you go to the frontier, I believe the disease can be brought under control quickly. I know youre worried about Weiwei, and so am I, but rest a.s.sured that Ill look after her while youre not around. If anything happens, Ill write to inform you. Besides, the Emperor wont let anything happen to Weiwei.

Zhao Qian chimed in, Thats what the Empress said too. With your help, Madam, we can definitely bring the situation at the frontier under control.