Chapter 1782: Performing a Great Service

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Yuan Han's departure made the atmosphere in the Prime Minister's mansion somewhat heavy. Although Yuan Li was strong on the surface, in private, she often stared blankly at the military books left by Yuan Han, her heart full of longing and worry for her brother. Feng Ji could also see her daughter's thoughts and always gave her comfort and encouragement at appropriate times.

On this day, Yuan Li was studying the military strategy notes left by her brother in her room when she suddenly heard a maid's voice outside the door: "Young Lady, a guest requests an audience, saying they are your old friend."

Yuan Li frowned slightly, feeling puzzled in her heart; she did not have many old friends in this Chang'an City, so who could it be? She got up, walked to the door, and opened it, only to see a young man dressed in casual clothes with a handsome face standing outside, holding a letter in his hand.

"Who are you?" Yuan Li asked suspiciously.

Seeing this, the young man hurriedly bowed: "Young Lady Yuan, I am Li Mu, a good friend of your brother Yuan Han in the academy. This letter was entrusted to me by Brother Han to give to you before he left."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Li felt a tightness in her heart and hurriedly took the letter to read. In the letter, Yuan Han briefly described his longing and expectations for his sister and also mentioned some plans and determinations at the border. After reading the letter, Yuan Li's eyes were slightly red, and she looked up at Li Mu: "Young Master Li, many thanks for delivering my brother's letter. I wonder how my brother is now?"

Seeing this, Li Mu hurriedly comforted: "Young Lady Yuan, rest assured, Brother Han is doing well. He asked me to tell you that he will certainly return safely and asks you and Lady Feng not to worry too much."

Yuan Li nodded, feeling slightly comforted in her heart: "Many thanks for informing me, Young Master Li. I wonder if you have any other matters besides delivering the letter today?"

Li Mu smiled and said: "Actually, I came today because I also wanted to discuss some matters in the academy with Young Lady Yuan. After Brother Han left, the atmosphere in the academy has also changed somewhat, and I want to hear your views, Young Lady Yuan."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Li's heart stirred; she knew that although her brother had left, she could not relax her own learning and efforts in the academy because of this. Thus, she invited Li Mu into the room, and the two began to discuss various matters in the academy.

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And in the study of the Prime Minister's mansion, Gu Yi was also discussing the border situation with several staff members. Recently, small border countries had been acting frequently, seemingly really intending to invade Great Zhou. Gu Yi frowned, his heart full of worry.

"Prime Minister, now that the border situation is tense, should we increase military forces?" a staff member asked. ===== CHAPTER 1783 =====