Chapter 940 Something happened to the old prince!

Mo Beihan didn't know how to answer for a moment.

Of course he was not willing to wait. He wished he could marry Ranran as soon as possible so that he wouldn't have to sleep alone and miss her day and night.

However, facing the death gaze of his future father-in-law, he couldn't just say that he couldn't wait, but he was even more reluctant to say that he could wait. Caught in a dilemma, he could only look at everyone awkwardly.

Qiao Ran really didn't want to help Mo Beihan out, but this was a matter concerning her own marriage, and she couldn't remain silent.

"Hey! Grandma, Daddy, I also think I'm still young, there's no need to rush. Can I wait until my second uncle and fourth uncle's marriages are settled before it's my turn? After all, I'm a junior, how can I get married before my elders?"

"Right, right, right! Ranran is right! Ranran is a junior, so we should wait until her two uncles are married before arranging her marriage!"

Qiao Dajiang quickly agreed.

Old Mrs. Qiao shook her head helplessly:

"The second son's marriage is basically settled. I will discuss it with the old lady of the Wu Mansion later and pick a good day for the wedding as soon as possible. As for the fourth son, there is nothing even remotely known about it. We can't let him delay Ranran's marriage. We farmers don't have so many rules. The villagers will understand and no one will gossip about it."

Then, she turned to the depressed Qiao Dajiang and said:

"Jiang'er, I know you don't want Ranran to get married, but what girl doesn't want to get married? Besides, Ranran will marry in the capital, which is not far away, so we can meet often, right? You have to think about your daughter's happiness and not be willful."

The old lady finally realized that Master Mo was becoming more and more concerned about his eldest granddaughter, and he always found excuses to see Ranran.

Ranran's attitude towards him gradually became less businesslike than at the beginning, and she would occasionally show concern.

While the relationship between the two is getting better and better, they can set the wedding date, so that their relationship will develop faster.

"Grandma, I don't want to get married so early. I want to spend more time with you! Besides, the old prince is not in the capital now. We have to wait until he comes back!"

In order to delay the wedding date, Qiao Ran rarely acted like a spoiled child.

Mo Beihan hurriedly said:

"I can write to my grandfather and ask him to come back. He has long hoped that I can get married and have children as soon as possible."

Qiao Ran turned around and glared at him fiercely, signaling him not to respond, her tone also gnashing her teeth:

"You don't feel sorry for your grandfather. He probably just arrived in Northern Xinjiang. You asked him to come back. Isn't it tiring to go back and forth? Besides, didn't you say you could wait until I'm 18 before getting married? Do you want to go back on your word?"

Receiving her threatening look, Mo Beihan shut up in frustration.

Seeing that her granddaughter was so resistant to the topic of marriage, Old Mrs. Qiao could only sigh and let her eldest son change the subject.

But what they didn't expect was that Qiao Ran had to leave Beijing before Qiao Sihai's autumn examination results came out and before he had the chance to propose to Qiao Erhe.

Just as Qiao Ran guessed, the old prince had just arrived in the northern border at this time.

What I didn’t expect was that in just a few months, the situation in Northern Xinjiang almost changed completely.

A few days later, Qiao Ran did not go to the supermarket or the workshop. Instead, she sat on the swing chair under the grape trellis in the yard, leisurely eating freshly picked grapes and imagining about her upcoming salted fish life.

Now that the planting of grains, vegetables, fruits, medicinal herbs, etc. in the village and the operation of the supermarket are on the right track, there is no need for her to personally oversee everything. Her family members advised her to take a good rest and leave the other matters to them.

She thought that the leisurely and carefree life she wanted was finally coming true!

However, at this moment, a burst of hurried horse hooves sounded outside, and soon arrived at the gate of Qiao's courtyard.

Just as Qiao Ran sat up straight with vigilance, she saw a familiar figure rushing in from outside the courtyard gate.

"RanRan, something happened to my grandfather! I need your help!"

The person who came was Mo Beihan. At this moment, he was no longer as leisurely and relaxed as usual. Instead, his face was tense and he could not hide his anxiety.

Qiao Ran stood up quickly and patted his shoulder to comfort him:

"Don't be anxious, tell me slowly, what happened to the old prince? What happened?"

Mo Beihan took a few deep breaths, suppressed his impatience, and then said in a deep voice:

"I just received an urgent letter from 800 miles away. The letter said that my grandfather was poisoned by a spy and was unconscious. The Dingbei Army was in chaos, and half of the northern border has been occupied by the Shui family. The traitors of the Northern Desert Kingdom are trying to invade again. The northern border is in danger!"

In just a few sentences, the amount of information contained is shocking.

Qiao Ran suddenly became nervous.

On the one hand, the old prince was a very good man who had made great sacrifices and contributions for the Northern Frontier and Dai Viet. He was also very good to her and protected her like his own grandfather. She didn't want anything to happen to the old man.

On the other hand, if the northern border was breached, it would mean that the Dingbei Army would suffer heavy casualties, which was something she did not want to see. Those who spent their youth and blood and sweat guarding the border should not lose their lives because of civil unrest.

Moreover, from a selfish point of view, the Dingbei Palace is now her future husband's family. No matter what, she needs the palace and the Dingbei Army to back her up. If something happens to the old prince and the Dingbei Army, the Dingbei Palace will definitely be destroyed.

Now the old emperor and Prince Heping are still concerned about the Dingbei Army and dare not attack him openly. If the old prince and the Dingbei Army were gone, I am afraid that both I and Mo Beihan would be killed by the stingy and vicious father and son.

Therefore, she must not let anything happen to the old prince!

"Don't worry, the incident has already happened. The journey is long, so there is no point in worrying now. The old prince is blessed by heaven, and I believe he will be fine. Let's make some preparations now, and tomorrow morning, I will go to the Northern Frontier with you."

Qiao Ran comforted him.

She understood how he felt now. When her grandfather was sick in her previous life, she was also anxious and panicked.

The old prince is the closest person to Mo Beihan in this world. He is equally important to her, just like her grandfather in her previous life.

Because she could empathize with him and for many other reasons, she had to go to the Northern Frontier with him to rescue the old prince, quell the civil strife in the Northern Frontier, and defeat the barbarians in the Northern Desert.

But before leaving, she needs to make some preparations.

"We can't just go like this. I have to prepare some medicine and food. Fighting and stabilizing the army's morale will definitely require military pay and food. Let's go to the palace tonight!"

Qiao Ran thought about the old emperor's fear of the Dingbei Palace and his coveting of her, and guessed that the situation in the northern border would soon be reported to the palace, and the old emperor would definitely take action.

She wanted to empty the national treasury and the emperor's private treasury, making him anxious and worried, and buying time for the Dingbei Army.

Her words gradually calmed Mo Beihan's anxious heart.

He understood what she meant and nodded immediately:

"Okay, I'll go with you tonight!"

The two agreed on a time, and Mo Beihan immediately went back to make arrangements.

Qiao Ran went upstairs and locked herself in her room, actually entering a space.