Jingren Palace.

The empress had lost her initial sharpness.

Tonight's battle.

Instead of eliminating Consort Jin, they eliminated a member of the abortion team.

The Empress was furious!

"It seems that Consort Jin is temporarily untouchable! I don't understand why Consort Xu had to interfere at this time. She and Consort Jin have never had any dealings."

"That's what my personal maid, Bilian, said."

"Your Majesty, is it possible that Consort Xu knew from the beginning that this was a trap we had set? And once she revealed the truth, the Emperor would surely punish Your Majesty, and Consort Xu would then rightfully gain the power to assist in managing the six palaces?"

The Empress was taken aback.

He nodded.

"That makes sense. It seems that Consort Xu is not helping Consort Jin, but rather helping herself! Such cunning is truly characteristic of a daughter of the Xu family."

"Your Majesty need not worry, the end of the Xu family is likely near!"

"How so?"

"Xu Qingshan has won a great victory on the frontier. Tomorrow is the day he will return to the capital to pay homage to the Emperor. The Xu family has completely taken control of the court and the harem. Their achievements are so great that they threaten the Emperor's authority. How can the Emperor not be wary of the Xu family? I'm sure the Emperor will not allow the Xu family to continue to be so powerful."

The Queen nodded.

“In that case, I will not have to deal with Consort Xu personally. I can use the Emperor’s hand to teach her a lesson, or even kill her.”

...

the next day.

Ye Ling hosted a grand celebration banquet for Xu Qingshan.

All the people of high status in the palace attended the banquet.

Xu Qingshan brought back not only the good news of his triumphant return, but also a letter of surrender from the Dali Kingdom, and the Dali Kingdom's hostage, Kim Ji-hoon.

To show their determination never to invade again.

The Dali Kingdom sent its only heir, Kim Ji-hoon, to the Dayuan Kingdom as a hostage.

They also sent over 100,000 taels of gold.

This battle.

Xu Qingshan can be said to have made a great contribution!

For a time, it seemed to be enjoying unparalleled success.

However, Ye Ling was the only one who couldn't be happy.

Despite the celebration, Ye Ling was actually quite wary of Xu Qingshan.

Xu Qingshan now commands a large army; if he were to rebel, he would surely be met with overwhelming support.

This is what Ye Ling fears most.

However.

Just as he was drinking his celebratory wine, deep in thought...

Suddenly.

I heard Ye Qianqian's childlike voice.

[Father! You mustn't harm Xu Qingshan! He's a loyal minister! A truly loyal minister! Even with a large army under his command, he only thinks of protecting the country! He's never had a disloyal heart! You must treat him well! You must treat him well! You absolutely mustn't doubt him!]

Ye Qianqian remembered it clearly.

In the world of her eighth life.

Ye Ling, coveting Xu Qingshan's powerful military force, killed him on trumped-up charges.

However, Xu Qingshan never betrayed Ye Ling or the Great Yuan Kingdom until his death.

When the Dali Kingdom colluded with the Dali Kingdom to attack the Yuan Kingdom, without a military general like Xu Qingshan to protect it, the Yuan Kingdom was quickly defeated!

Ye Ling only realized what he had done wrong when he died, but unfortunately, it was too late.

Now, after hearing Ye Qianqian's heartfelt words...

Ye Ling's hand holding the wine glass paused slightly.

So, am I judging a gentleman by the standards of a petty person?

Xu Qingshan suddenly spoke.

"Your Majesty, after returning to court this time, I also wish to retire from the military and return to my hometown. I hope Your Majesty will issue an edict to allow me to return to the countryside and live a secluded life there. My son will also accompany me."

[See, see! Father, because you've become wary of Xu Qingshan, he's afraid you'll kill him, and now he's trying to run away to save his life! It's a pity that both father and son are loyal and dutiful generals, yet because of your suspicion, they've been forced to relinquish all their military power!]

Without the Xu family, the Great Yuan Kingdom is doomed! Not just me! You'll be wiped out too!

Ye Ling frowned.

This girl knows way too much!

Wait a minute! He remembered a master once saying that a fetus has memories of its past life before it is born.

Could it be that his little princess foresaw his fate in his past life, and returned this time to save him and the Great Yuan Kingdom?

He had never heard the thoughts of any dragon fetus before, but he heard Qianqian's thoughts very clearly!

He wouldn't believe there wasn't some mystical element involved!

Could it be that the ancestors are protecting the little princess, allowing her to return and save the Great Yuan Kingdom?

Based on the little princess's previous feelings, he saved Jin'er from danger several times! He was also trying to repair the relationship between him and Jin'er.

Since that's the case, he has no choice but to believe the little princess!

Ye Ling immediately put down her wine glass.

He stepped out from his desk.

They arrived in front of Xu Qingshan.

I helped him up myself.

"General Xu, you have made outstanding contributions to the great Yuan Dynasty and are truly deserving of the title of a meritorious official!"

"The Great Yuan Kingdom is still surrounded by enemies who are eyeing it covetously. You are still full of vigor and ambition. I hope that you and Xu Haichuan can be my right-hand men and protect the Great Yuan Kingdom for me and for the people of this world!"

"If you grow old in the future, you will not have to retire from the army. I will build you a mansion in Dayuan City so that you can live out your old age in peace."

Xu Qingshan was taken aback.

The emperor's words sounded sincere, but he couldn't tell whether they were the emperor's true feelings.

How can we ensure that this so-called elderly care is not surveillance?

[Father! See? See? They don't believe you! I wouldn't believe you either! One second you're full of suspicion, the next you're unconditionally trusting. Do you think this is some kind of Sichuan opera face-changing act?!]

[Just talking isn't enough! I'm just a baby, and I know that empty words of concern are no substitute for a huge sum of money! All the stories you tell me are no match for a heavy gold chain!]

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