Chapter 1369 Following the Grandmother's Order to Find a Woman!

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Su Chang'an looked at the stacks of memorials in front of him.

Su Chang'an really wanted to tell his wife, "You truly care about me."

There was a court assembly today, so Xia Fengxiang went to the main hall early, leaving Su Chang'an with only these memorials for him to handle.

Although it was called processing memorials, they were actually mostly greetings and inquiries about Su Chang'an's injuries and illnesses, so it was enough to just write a simple message, and sometimes just write "read".

However, Wu Xingba and Yang Guofu arrived at Lingqi Pavilion ahead of the morning court session to ask for instructions on how to explain yesterday's events to the people.

Su Chang'an looked up at Wu Xingba, thought for a moment and said, "Just tell the people that it's just an ordinary martial arts competition, nothing special."

Upon hearing this, Wu Xingba smiled wryly: "Your Majesty, how could this be an ordinary martial arts competition? You single-handedly defeated the Grand Commander and more than a dozen other Grandmasters at the pinnacle of their realm, all of whom are among the top ten in the world. Moreover, the battle between you and the Ancestor caused the clouds in the sky to change. The people now regard you and the Ancestor as gods, and there are even portraits of you and the Ancestor being painted. It's said that statues have been erected, and it's even more exaggerated in the Western Regions."

When we get to this point...

Wu Xingba hesitated for a moment, but still said, "Your Majesty, those people from the Western Regions, although they don't have much power anymore and only hold a few titles, many of them are Zoroastrians. Last night, they went to Lord Li's place, wanting to jointly petition His Majesty to grant you a separate title and allow your statue to be placed in those Zoroastrian temples."

Su Chang'an was in a bind. He had never taken this matter seriously before, and even later in the Western Regions, he didn't think much of it, treating it as a political maneuver.

but

Is this getting out of hand?

However, upon hearing Wu Xingba's words, Su Chang'an asked, "You're also going to the morning court later, right?"

Wu Xingba nodded.

Su Chang'an said, "If Li Chunfang forgets, remind him about it."

Wu Xingba was taken aback.

Su Chang'an continued, "Li Chunfang certainly knows what he's doing, but let me remind him that those people from the Western Regions have joined our Great Xia, so they are now citizens of Great Xia. But don't exaggerate too much, and don't make the statue too big."

Wu Xingba felt ashamed, but he understood what the Empress meant, and he was both amused and exasperated.

But getting back to the point, Su Chang'an thought for a moment and said, "They can do whatever they want, there's no need to stop them. After all, it's their freedom. But General Wu, don't overthink it. It's really nothing. They didn't even fight at full speed. I just exchanged blows with the Empress Dowager and the Supreme Emperor. Don't listen to what people outside say about how powerful it was. It's not like that at all."

Upon hearing this, Wu Xingba looked at the Empress, who seemed to be being overly modest.

You're telling me you just casually fought with your ancestor without even using your full strength?

Wu Xingba was a little at a loss for words.

The clouds have all split open!

It cracked!

Wu Xingba was so scared yesterday that he stood there stiffly.

The arena is now unusable, and all the competitions have been suspended. Today, the Ministry of Works sent people to repair it, leaving the craftsmen dumbfounded.

However, he immediately clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Your subject understands."

Su Chang'an put down the commemorative document in his hand and smiled, "Remember to add the fact that I am in good health. Although I haven't found out what's being said outside, it seems quite outrageous. Just say that I'm perfectly fine."

Wu Xingba looked at the Empress and said, "Yes."

But after saying that, Wu Xingba looked at the Empress and said, "Please take care of yourself, Your Majesty."

Su Chang'an nodded with a smile.

But seeing Wu Xingba's shifty eyes, he pressed further, "Is there anything else?"

Wu Xingba looked at Su Chang'an and said, "Your Majesty, I've heard that people in the martial arts world have all sorts of secret manuals. Especially when they meet a master and are taken a liking to them, they'll give them away or even take them on as disciples, just like that kid Zhao Xin. Do you have anything here that you can give me? I don't need anything profound, just something that I can easily master and reach the next level."

Perhaps he knew his request was a bit outrageous.

Before Su Chang'an could even speak, Wu Xingba immediately turned and ran away.

Su Chang'an smiled helplessly, but suddenly remembered something: he wondered how things were going with Deputy Commander Qi. This was more important than anything else.

However, at present

Su Chang'an looked at Yang Guofu, who was standing there.

Su Chang'an smiled and said, "Lord Yang."

Yang Guofu quickly bowed.

In just one night, Yang Guofu already knew what the Empress had done since returning to the capital.

Well, how should I put it?

It's as baffling as ever.

And as always, the Empress's demeanor is astonishing.

Especially now that Yang Guofu has learned that the Empress was indeed a peasant girl.

only.

When Yang Guofu was conducting a survey among the people, he went to a place called Laohuai Village. The people there said that a man named Su Chang'an had also left the village and gone to the capital.

But it gave Yang Guofu a big fright.

He knew that the Empress was from Yan, so this place was naturally her hometown. But somehow he ended up in the Empress's hometown by himself.

But then I heard from the villagers that the Su Chang'an who left was a boy.

But the Empress is a woman.

Yang Guofu is 100% certain of this.

ridiculous!

How could the Empress be a man!

In addition, some people in Laohuai Village say that the Empress is also named Su Chang'an, but the villagers firmly insist that it is definitely not the same person, and that Chang'an is a boy.

This confirmed Yang Guofu's suspicion that the empress was not from this old locust village.

Because the Yan region is so vast, it's impossible to say for sure that the Empress came from Laohuai Village; she could have come from other villages as well.

But Yang Guofu dared not inquire about this matter at all.

This is why he told his father that he didn't do anything in his mother's hometown and didn't deliberately inquire about anything.

But a peasant girl

It has somehow come to this point.

Yang Guofu was just standing in the courtyard of Lingqi Pavilion, looking at those bright eyes staring at him, and he felt inexplicably oppressed.

But most importantly

He understood completely.

The late emperor made a brilliant move.

Their previous glory was nothing but a joke.

With that ancestor around, what else could it be but a joke?

The more I review the events, the more terrifying and horrifying they become.

We don't even know if there's still a game going on right now.

Su Chang'an smiled gently: "Lord Yang, why are you here with something urgent instead of waiting for court?"

Yang Guofu immediately replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, I brought back some local specialties from Yan because I knew you were from Yan. I also heard that you were unwell in order to make our Great Xia awe-inspiring to the world, so I came here early to pay my respects."

Su Chang'an said, "You're so thoughtful, rushing back in such a hurry and bringing me things. His Majesty greatly appreciates your efforts in raising funds for the northern war, gathering enough seeds for the people, and helping to cultivate land and appease the remnants of Goguryeo in Liaozhou. Du Yu and the others wrote a memorial to recommend you for merit."

Yang Guofu immediately shook his head: "Your subject, it is only right that I do these things for the Great Xia."

Su Chang'an smiled and said, "But from now on, you won't need to pay for it yourself."

Yang Guofu looked up.

But when Yang Guofu saw the Empress looking at him, his heart skipped a beat. Did that mean he no longer had to pay out of his own pocket for things?

Yang Guofu was a little agitated. He had embezzled a lot in the past, but not only had he used it all to pay off debts, he had also sold off a considerable amount of his family property.

Su Chang'an didn't say anything more, but instead said, "After court, I've prepared some drinks called milk tea, as well as some other food. Remember not to rush off; I'll have someone come find you."

Yang Guofu looked at Su Chang'an with his one eye and immediately said, "Your Majesty is unwell, what merit do I have?"

But inside, he was overjoyed.

This is what my father said, about how the Empress knew I was one of her people.

Su Chang'an laughed and said, "Alright, go ahead, don't be late for the morning court session. Besides, you have many things to report at the morning court session. You also need to handle the matter of the King of Japan, but this time, don't let them get too cocky in our Great Xia."

Upon hearing the following words, the lost memories suddenly resurfaced in Yang Guofu's mind, especially when he thought of the time when Deputy Commander Yan sat at home without saying a word. He quickly bowed respectfully.

After Yang Guofu left.

Xunxia looked at Su Chang'an in confusion: "Your Majesty, didn't His Majesty and the cats drink all that milk tea? How can you make a new one with your body like this?"

Su Chang'an laughed and said, "I was just kidding."

Xunxia was puzzled.

Aunt Sun smiled helplessly.

But Su Chang'an looked at Xunxia and said, "Prepare a set of your clothes for me. I'll take it to deliver later."

Xunxia immediately became anxious.

Aunt Sun exclaimed, "Your Majesty!"

Su Chang'an smiled, then picked up his pen and wrote, "My grandmother has decreed that I resolve the matter at Caiyun Pavilion. I must obey her."

Then he looked at Aunt Sun and said, "Give it to him after His Majesty finishes court."

Aunt Sun naturally saw what was written on the paper and looked at Su Chang'an: "Your Majesty, even if you don't want to deal with these things, I can do it, but you really need to rest, and what if His Majesty finds out about this?"

Su Chang'an looked at Aunt Sun: "That's what Great-Grandma said, Aunt, you don't listen to Great-Grandma, do you!"

Aunt Sun was startled and quickly said, "Of course not, but this..."

Su Chang'an immediately laughed and said, "I'm fine. Besides, if I stay here any longer, who knows what kind of torture I'll be subjected to when His Majesty returns from court? She said she's going to make me medicinal cuisine and milk tea today? Auntie, I'm not some immortal, just an ordinary person. I really can't handle her."

Aunt Sun frowned, "Commander Yan and the others."

Su Chang'an immediately straightened his expression: "An imperial edict from the Empress Dowager!"

(End of this chapter)