Chapter 439 Xiao Muyu and Huo Yunan are getting married
The emperor not only welcomed them personally, but also held a celebration banquet for them.
At the celebration banquet, the emperor was very happy and kept praising them.
Having made such a great contribution, it is certainly not enough to just be praised.
There will be rewards tomorrow.
Just when the atmosphere was extremely lively, someone suddenly said loudly, "The soldiers of Dayong are so brave and skilled in battle. Why not seize the opportunity to pursue and capture Nanzhao as well? Dayong will unify the Three Kingdoms and create a grand occasion that will last for thousands of years!"
He spoke so passionately that some people around him even praised him highly.
Under such circumstances, several people began to flatter each other.
They were so immersed in their own thoughts that they didn't even notice that the surroundings had become quiet and the looks people gave them had changed.
By the time they realized something was wrong, the emperor was staring at them expressionlessly.
Being stared at like this by the emperor, several people felt sweating profusely. They hurriedly stood up from their seats and immediately knelt in the middle of the hall.
The emperor looked at them with interest. "What's wrong with you, my dear ministers? Why are you all so nervous? Weren't you just planning for the development of Dayong? You're so eager to start another war. I think you're all talented at leading troops. I'll leave this matter to you!"
These guys are all civil officials, how could they know how to lead troops in battle?
Even if you really know how to lead troops to fight, there is no guarantee that you will win!
Before they could say anything else, the emperor spoke again.
“However, the campaign against Xiliang lasted for such a long time, costing countless gold, silver, and grain, and the national treasury is now empty.
Since you guys are devoted to Dayong, you must be willing to give up all your family property as military pay, right?
"Having ministers like you is a blessing to me and to Dayong. I will never stop you! Don't let me down!"
Every word the emperor said was like a heavy hammer, hitting their hearts hard, making them tremble constantly and their vision go dark.
The emperor's words meant that he was going to confiscate the property.
They were too careless just now and actually forgot that Yu Youning was the only princess conferred by Nanzhao and had a very good relationship with the Nanzhao emperor.
They destroyed Xiliang because it had been ready to make a move for many years and this time it took the initiative to send troops. It was completely natural for them to take action against Xiliang.
But Nanzhao did not do anything to Dayong!
Not only did he not attack Dayong, he even helped provide a lot of food and supplies.
Not long after taking Nanzhao's food and supplies, he turned around and attacked Nanzhao. Wouldn't he be cursed by the whole world?
"emperor!"
Several people knelt on the ground and kowtowed, begging for mercy.
"It's all our fault! We won't dare to do it again. Please forgive us this time, Your Majesty!"
The emperor waved his hand and was too lazy to say more to them.
"Take them all away!"
A few people wanted to say something else, but were quickly dragged away by the guards.
When they were dragged away, they were like dead dogs.
It’s not that I’m afraid to struggle, but I know it’s useless to struggle.
After they were dragged away, no one present dared to talk nonsense anymore.
Likewise, the atmosphere wasn't as lively as before.
Those who had become outspoken and started talking nonsense because they were drunk were now extremely sober and dared not say a single word.
Seeing that they had all calmed down, the emperor also felt somewhat bored.
Such a wonderful day was ruined by these ignorant people.
Chu Huaixu stood up at this time, "Father, it's getting late, why don't you and Mother go back and rest early!"
The implication is that he is tired and wants to rest.
The emperor was no longer able to care about anything else.
Xu'er and his men have been away on the expedition for such a long time. Now that they are back, they should really have a good rest. They don't have so much time to sit here and stare at these people.
"It's getting late, let's stop here for today!"
After the emperor said this, he stood up and left with the queen.
Chu Huaixu walked to Yu Youning and saw Yu Youning and the others out.
Arriving at the palace gate, Yu Youning looked at Chu Huaixu and said, "Okay, don't see me off. Go back early, have a good rest, and spend some time with the Emperor and the Empress!"
"Okay! When you get home, have a good rest!"
Chu Huaixu stood where he was, watching Yu Youning get on the carriage. The carriage gradually drove away, and then he returned to the palace.
The next day, the reward came.
Everyone will be rewarded according to their merits.
Although Yu Youning did not get promoted, he received many rewards, including three imperial farms.
The queen even sent people to deliver countless treasures, as well as the most senior maids and palace maids in the palace.
Seeing these people, Yu Youning guessed what the queen meant. She was neither displeased nor refused.
The Marquis of Zhenbei is already a family with two marquises.
This time, Huo Qingchen was only appointed as a fourth-rank general.
This is just icing on the cake for the entire Zhenbei Marquis.
When it comes to official positions, rewards should not be excessive.
Otherwise, when Chu Huaixu succeeds to the throne, there will really be no more titles to be given to the Marquis of Zhenbei.
Anyone with a bit of common sense in the capital can understand the interests involved.
Therefore, no one would be stupid enough to think that the emperor was suppressing them on purpose.
Didn’t you see that the emperor rewarded us with a royal farm and so much gold, silver and jewelry?
Apart from the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, there is the Wen Mansion.
In the Wen Mansion, Marshal Wen was conferred a title.
Marquis of Yongning.
It means eternal peace.
Marshal Wen didn't care about this. With or without the title, the Wen family would live just fine.
But then again, the Wen family has a higher status and can better support Yu Youning.
After all, looking at the emperor's current condition, I'm afraid that in a few years, he will have to abdicate and support the prince to take the throne.
By that time, the prince and Yu Youning will probably be getting married!
When Marshal Wen thought of this, he felt a sense of urgency in his heart.
He hasn't loved his darling granddaughter enough!
Why are you getting married?
Yu Youning had no idea what Marshal Wen was thinking.
But she clearly found that Marshal Wen was more... attached to her than before.
She went to court every day and he would see her off.
It was early in the morning, before it got dark, but he insisted on going with us.
She was going to a big hospital, and he had to take her there.
Not only do I have to go in the morning, but I also have to deliver snacks in the morning, meals at noon, tea in the afternoon, and pick them up in the evening.
Although he didn't understand what was wrong with Marshal Wen, it was Marshal Wen's good intention after all, so Yu Youning couldn't refuse.
She could only secretly ask Wen Shiyan and Yu Tingwan when Marshal Wen was away.
"Dad, Mom, do you know what happened to Grandfather recently?"
Wen Shiyan sighed, "Your grandfather can't bear to part with you. He's afraid that you'll get married in a few years and I'll have fewer opportunities to see you. That's why he wants to see you several times a day. Please don't find it annoying."
"No!"
Yu Youning quickly waved his hands and shook his head.
"I'm not annoyed, I'm just a little worried about Grandfather. Now that I know why, I feel relieved! Father, Mother, in fact, even if Ah Xu and I really get married, I won't stay in the palace forever. We agreed before that even if we get married in the future, the palace can't be a cage to imprison me."
She would not be like the Empress, who stayed in the palace for so many years after marrying into it and never left.
Yu Tingwan and Wen Shiyan had guessed this a long time ago, which is why they were calmer than Marshal Wen.
However, the two did not stop Marshal Wen.
Anyway, Marshal Wen had nothing to do and he was in good health, so running a few more times every day was just exercise and would not do any harm to his body.
In the blink of an eye, a year has passed.
At this time, Yu Youning was almost thirteen years old.
At thirteen, she's already a grown-up girl.
Standing there, graceful and elegant.
Over the past year, Yu Youning has been busy between the Imperial Medical Service and the Imperial College of Medicine every day, and only returns home occasionally.
Every time I go back, I can't stay for too long.
But this time it was different.
This time, Yu Youning will stay for three days.
There is no other reason.
Xiao Muyu and Huo Yunan are getting married.
Although Xiao Muyu is not Wen Beiyao's daughter.
But over the years, Wen Beiyao has always treated Xiao Muyu as his own daughter.
After experiencing some things personally, there was no longer any barrier between Xiao Muyu and Wen Beiyao, and they were no different from biological father and daughter.
Now, Xiao Muyu is going to get married, and naturally she has to marry from the Wen family.
Wen Beiyao also rushed back from Liangcheng specially.
Also returning with them was the Marquis of Zhenbei.
The two have known each other since childhood and have fought side by side for so many years.
Now, you are about to become my in-laws.
If there were another emperor, he would probably not agree to the marriage between the two families.
However, the current emperor is not so petty, otherwise he would not be so suspicious.
Whether it was the Wen Mansion or the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, he believed in them absolutely.
Even though the two families were getting married, he was just happy and even gave them a lot of rewards.
Moreover, after getting married, Xiao Muyu did not have to resign and return home, but could still stay in the Ministry of Works.
It was precisely because of the emperor's permission that Xiao Muyu agreed to get married.
Otherwise, she and Huo Yunan would probably have no destiny in this life.
At this time, it was already dark.
Yu Youning and Xiao Muyu had already washed and bathed. They were wearing pajamas and lying on the bed together.
Yu Youning turned to look at Xiao Muyu, "Sister Muyu, are you nervous?"
You’re getting married tomorrow, so you must be very nervous, right?
When Yu Youning was a child, he would definitely not ask such a question.
But now that I'm growing up, I understand more, think more, and finally understand what tension is.
Xiao Muyu smiled sheepishly, "I'm not nervous... that's a lie. But compared to being nervous, I'm more happy. I thought I would be alone for the rest of my life..."
"How is that possible!" Yu Youning looked at Xiao Muyu disapprovingly, "Sister, I still have you! And uncle! And so many family members and friends, how could you possibly die alone!"
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