I'd heard you mention General Shen before, but I never imagined he was Brother Mu Yang.

Li Ying and Wang Xiaoyan were very excited to hear that Ning Bao really knew Shen Muyang, and kept pestering Ning Bao to ask about Shen Muyang's childhood.

Ningbao didn't find it annoying at all; she said everything she needed to say earnestly.

Seeing how enthusiastic the two girls were, Ningbao couldn't help but ask,

"Seeing how enthusiastic you are about General Shen, do you want to marry him?"

Upon hearing Ningbao's question, the two little girls shook their heads vigorously, like a rattle-drum.

"No, I won't marry him. I'm just admiring him."

"Yes, yes, I admire him too. After all, handsome men are pleasing to the eye."

But if I were asked to marry him, I definitely wouldn't want to. This General Shen is someone I can only admire from afar, not get close to.

For some reason, Ningbao actually breathed a sigh of relief.

............................

Shen Muyang went directly to the palace with Princess Minghua to report back.

The Emperor was very happy to see Shen Muyang.

"Minister Shen, you have done a good job. I am very pleased."

The imperial edict for your promotion has been drafted. Besides your official rank, I can grant you one more wish. I wonder what your wish is, Minister Shen?

Shen Muyang paused for a moment. He had indeed made a lot of military achievements during this period, but he was already very happy to be promoted directly to the fourth rank.

I never imagined that I could have a wish.

"Your Majesty, is anything alright?"

The Emperor paused for a moment. "Anything is fine?"

Of course, not everything is allowed!

I can't possibly grant your request for me to abdicate, can I?

The Emperor frowned.

"Well...it depends on the situation."

Shen Muyang's eyes flickered.

"Your Majesty, my request is very simple: I wish to obtain a divorce decree for my mother."

The emperor picked at his ear in disbelief.

"Minister Shen, what did you say?"

A divorce agreement?

The divorce agreement between Marquis Yongyi and his wife?

Shen Muyang nodded seriously.

"right!

The whole of Beijing knows what kind of life my mother has been living all these years. When I was young, my mother never divorced me because of my feelings for me.

Now that I'm older, I can protect my mother from the wind and rain, and I want her to have a comfortable old age.

The emperor breathed a sigh of relief, but he did not immediately agree.

“Minister Shen, this matter is indeed not a big deal, but it is a family matter of Marquis Yongyi.”

It seems a bit inappropriate for me to interfere.

However, I don't care about these things. Here's what we'll do: if your mother agrees to a divorce, I'll make the decision for you.

By the way, Minister Shen, you've already reached the fourth rank, haven't you? I won't reward you with gold or silver this time for your meritorious service.

I'll just grant you a general's mansion; you can choose the specific location yourself from the Ministry of Revenue.

The Ministry of Revenue has recently reclaimed quite a few houses; you can choose any that meet the specifications.

Shen Muyang knelt respectfully on the ground.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

For some reason, Shen Muyang felt that the Emperor seemed a little different this time he returned.

He was still debating which house he and his mother should move into, but unexpectedly he was granted a mansion.