The old lady looked at the two people walking together, took a step back in a daze, and then suddenly said angrily: "He, he is blaming me?"

"Madam, please calm down." Madam Guo patted the old lady's back. "Please don't be angry with the general. The general has always respected you."

The general's life experience is also a confusing one.

No wonder the old lady still can't let it go after all these years.

The old lady's expression softened slightly when she heard this. "Tell me..." She stopped talking at this point. She looked at the tablet above and sighed, "Forget it. Help me go back."

…

Qingyin originally wanted to take Jiang Chen back home as soon as possible to reassure her mother.

But when the imperial edict came from the palace, it was the Queen who personally sent someone to summon him.

Qingyin had to postpone her plan of returning home.

"Husband, are you going to the palace too?" After Qingyin got dressed, she saw Jiang Chen already waiting by the carriage at the door.

Jiang Chen took her hand and got into the carriage, then he said softly, "I'll accompany you."

Qingyin couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth and secretly put her hand into Jiang Chen's palm again.

Jiang Chen kneaded it gently, and the curtain of the carriage was gently lifted by the wind. Perhaps because he was used to the desolation and blood and bones of the border, he felt a little uncomfortable when he looked at the crowd outside.

The doors of shops along the street are open, and on the busy street, pedestrians stop and walk fast or slow with their heads down.

Occasionally, a few children would suddenly appear, holding windmills or candies, chasing and playing with each other.

Those smiling faces and leisurely postures.

These are the territory and people he has protected for more than ten years.

"Husband." Qingyin suddenly held Jiang Chen's somewhat careless fingers.

Jiang Chen looked back at Qingyin with a relaxed expression on his face.

Qingyin was stunned. This was the first time she saw the word "relaxed" on his face in such a long time.

Somehow, she blurted out: "Husband, you have worked hard over the years."

Jiang Chen wrapped his big hand around Qingyin's small hand, and a deep smile appeared in his dark eyes.

He has heard too many words of thanks.

He didn't expect that his young wife would say thank you for his hard work.

Although it is simple, it fits the bill very well.

Changfeng followed the carriage silently, but a sense of fear arose in his heart.

If the general hadn't noticed something was wrong, he might have died from that blow.

Even though Xiliang has surrendered, these spies are still omnipresent.

Changfeng suddenly stopped and looked far back, feeling a little panicked.

Listening to the fading sound of horse hooves, he shook his head and muttered to himself, "What are you thinking? Xiliang has already signed the surrender document. This is impossible."

On the other side, the queen's palace.

The queen sat in the upper seat, holding a teacup in her hand, but she didn't seem to intend to take a sip.

Before, when the emperor intended to marry Jiade to Jiang Chen, she actually felt a little uncomfortable.

Jiang Chen went to the border and didn't return for eight years. Although he signed a treaty with Xiliang, what about the Nanman?

If the situation in the Southern Barbarians lasts for a few more years, her precious daughter will be left alone in the empty room. Just thinking about it, she can imagine how difficult life will be.

So, when he heard that Jiang Chen's mother had already found a wife for him.

She felt relieved.

But even though he was relieved, his own daughter was still thinking about him.

Princess Jiade sat down, the handkerchief in her hand almost torn to pieces.

She didn't expect that her father's imperial edict yesterday would personally clear the name of that woman.

She regretted it so much.

I shouldn't have gone to see the Queen Mother yesterday, but should have gone to see the Emperor first.

Now that the imperial decree has been issued, no matter how unwilling she is, she can only hide it.

The queen looked at her precious daughter who had been held in her hands and cared for since childhood, and sighed deeply in her heart.

Before, she nodded in agreement to the emperor's proposal because she thought that her own man looked down on military generals.

Before, I heard that she likes people who are well-read and knowledgeable.

This change in preference was also unexpected.

Just as the two of them were thinking about different things, they heard the maid outside come in and announce, "Princess Jiang is here."

Yes, there was an imperial decree yesterday.

Jiang Chen was already a king of a different surname, so his wife naturally rose in status and became the princess.

Princess Jiade curled her lips in dissatisfaction, and her dissatisfaction with Qingyin became even deeper.

As Qingyin came in, she noticed a pair of jealous eyes staring at her.

She looked up and saw that the girl was about 28 years old, with some baby fat on her face. If you ignored the resentment that could not be hidden in her eyes, she looked like a very cute girl.

"Hello, Queen, hello, Princess." Qingyin saluted.

"Hmph!" Princess Garter turned away in dissatisfaction.

The queen put down the cup in her hand and said calmly, "No need to be so formal. Get up."

Qingyin then raised her head. Although the queen was over forty years old, her face was well-maintained, and her eyes revealed a hint of gentleness when she looked at people.

When Qingyin was secretly looking at the queen, the queen was also looking at her.

Qing had seen him from afar once at a flower-viewing banquet last year. At that time, she felt that although he had a good-looking face, he was a little dull.

Looking at it again today, it is quite beautiful.

The queen retracted her gaze and said with a faint smile: "Sit down and serve tea to Princess Jiang."

"Thank you, Queen." Qingyin bowed politely and was about to sit next to her.

Then I heard the word, "Wait."

Qingyin looked in the direction of the voice, and Princess Jiade met her gaze with a provocative smile. "I've heard that Princess Jiang has been exceptionally talented since childhood. How about having her compose a poem for me, your Majesty?"

The queen sighed in her heart, but ultimately did not refuse her daughter's words.

She couldn't say whether she liked or disliked Princess Jiang.

But my daughter has to find a place to vent her anger.

[Yinyin, Princess Jiade almost granted Jiang Chen a marriage, so she's jealous of you.]

Qingyin said "oh" and was not surprised.

After all, the little princess had been staring at her with jealousy since she came in.

A princess was jealous of her, and she couldn't think of anything else except that it was because of Jiang Chen.

The Queen was surprised and said, "I didn't expect Princess Jiang to have the ability to improvise poetry. I am in for a treat today."

Qingyin was a little silent.

This queen is quite good at acting.

When Princess Jiade heard her mother's support, her smile grew even more smug. She said, "I've heard of seven-step poetry. I wonder how many steps Princess Jiang can achieve?"

Qingyin smiled lightly and bowed, saying, "Princess, seven steps is certainly difficult, but you can give it a try..."

As he spoke, he took a step forward.

Princess Jiade looked at Qingyin with disdain, thinking that she was just pretending.

She wanted to see what kind of poem this person could write then.

The queen couldn't help but frown.

She didn't believe at all that Qing had the ability to compose impromptu poetry, she just wanted her to admit that she couldn't do it.

Let Jiade vent his anger and it will be over.

I didn't expect this guy to be so arrogant.

I couldn't tell whether I was happy or not, but now I feel a hint of displeasure.