"is that so?"

Xiao Ling nodded to show his understanding.

She recognized Shi Qingxue's ability to lead the troops. After all, Shi Qingxue was responsible for the rebellion in the south, and she was very satisfied with both the time and the results.

It is not impossible to let Shi Qingxue go north, but it would not be safe to let others lead nearly 100,000 new troops.

As a second best option, let the deputy general beside Shi Qingxue serve as the commander-in-chief of the new army. If something happens in other places in Da'an, it will be difficult to deal with it without Shi Qingxue in charge.

Of course, with several great generals in charge, the war in the north will be more secure.

"I'll think about this matter carefully and give you an answer when the time comes."

"I obey your command! If Your Majesty has nothing else to do, I shall take my leave..."

Shi Qingxue responded and did not stay any longer. He turned and left the imperial study.

But just after he went out a short distance, outside the Zichen Palace, he met the Heavenly Guard Commander Mu Ci.

Shi Qingxue grumbled inwardly for a while, but still waved to stop her.

"General Shi, is there something wrong?" Mu Ci glanced at her and asked.

"There's been some commotion in the Beijing Camp recently. It seems Chu Yan escaped from confinement a few days ago. Does Commander Mu know about this?"

"Well," Mu Ci nodded after thinking for a moment, "Of course this commander knows. What's the matter? Don't you know?"

Shi Qingxue: “…”

"I heard that Chu Yan led his troops north this time for other purposes besides resisting Qi's invasion from the south. Commander Mu also knows this?"

Realizing that she had asked the right person, she felt excited again.

"Yes, Your Majesty has discussed this with me." Mu Ci continued to nod.

"What is General Chu's purpose in heading north this time?"

"This..." Mu Ci hesitated and turned to look in the direction of the imperial study.

"General Shi, if His Majesty is unwilling to reveal the key information, this commander cannot disobey His Majesty. I can't tell you without His Majesty's knowledge, can I?"

Shi Qingxue: “…”

You three really are...

She really couldn't bear it anymore, and the anger in her heart was rising.

"Haha, if Commander Mu doesn't want to say it, then don't say it. It's my fault!"

"If you don't tell me, I will ask Chu Yan in person when I get to the border."

After saying this, he turned away.

Mu Ci, who stayed where he was, widened his eyes, somewhat confused.

Why do these words of General Shi sound so sarcastic?

…

The unusual movements of the Beijing camp made many people smell something ominous, but after a few days of excitement, things returned to calm.

The 100,000-strong army was on the march, carrying food and supplies and galloping towards the Bei'an border.

When the army just left Menghu Pass, Fu Xi looked back at the distant Guanzhong land.

"Although my injuries have almost healed, my strength is still recovering too slowly."

"Now it seems that when my mentor asked me to choose a path of cultivation, I made a rather rash decision."

After talking to himself, Fu Xi's face revealed a hint of helplessness.

"Who knew I'd end up in this awful place, encountering such a few weirdos... I wonder if Qi State has the inner demon opportunity I need for a breakthrough."

After looking at the vast plain in the north again, she followed the road.

At least for now... maybe Chu Yan still has some chance.

…

It was the end of January, the capital was in peace, and the spring examinations began.

Taking advantage of the great court session at the beginning of the month, when rumors in the capital were becoming increasingly rampant, Xiao Ling finally decided to come clean and announce his identity to the court officials and the whole world.

Early in the morning, with Yuzhu's help, she had already put on a special black imperial dragon robe.

This dragon robe was recently made on the basis of the original one. In addition to the five-clawed golden dragon on the top, which is obviously the emperor's dragon robe, there is also a phoenix on the back.

Her whole body displays the unique beauty and dignity of the empress's appearance, representing infinite honor.

Xiao Ling's face was filled with anxiety beneath the crown. Although he was used to attending court, this was the first time he showed his true identity at a court meeting.

Finally, after everything was ready, she followed Yuzhu and a young eunuch to Hanyuan Hall.

Dadada...

Accompanied by a burst of very light footsteps coming from the side hall, the civil and military officials in the hall stopped whispering and hurriedly lowered their heads.

"Your Majesty, your Majesty, your presence is in your presence... ah?"

In some corner, a minister caught a glimpse of a very beautiful but unfamiliar woman appearing in front of the dragon throne, and subconsciously uttered a puzzled sound.

His extremely bold and rude behavior immediately silenced all the ministers who were about to pay their respects.

Then some people also noticed Xiao Ling in front of the dragon throne, while others were attracted by the curiosity of the courtier who made the puzzled sound, and their eyes all turned to him.

The minister who had spoken at the beginning opened his jaw wide at this moment, forgetting his loss of composure and the rules of etiquette.

He stared blankly at the woman in front of the dragon throne. After a long while, he was incredulous and could only tentatively raise a second question:

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty?"

At this moment, Xiao Ling also looked at him.

Noticing the rumbling sound in the court, she frowned.

Then a eunuch not far away took a step forward and scolded in a high voice:

"presumptuous--"

"How can you make noise in the court?"

With the sound of the command, the hall regained some peace.

In fact, there was no need to witness it at this time. Many court ministers with backgrounds and channels had already learned the news several days ago.

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content!