Dugu Rui was brought in by Wang Xiao with a dejected look on his face. When he saw Dugu Xin and Shangguan Lingyun, he immediately started yelling at them.
"You two despicable villains, don't think that this prince doesn't know what you are doing in secret."
"Quickly release this prince, otherwise, Dayu will not let Daxia off easily."
"When the time comes and countless lives are lost, you can expect to be stabbed in the back."
Shangguan Lingyun sneered and glanced at Dugu Xin indifferently.
"Now that your crown prince is safe and sound, the Third Prince can hand over this year's silver and grain to me."
Dugu Xin did not hesitate and waved his hand. Then he asked the people from the No. 1 Village in the World to help transport food and gold.
After Shangguan Lingyun asked Wang Xiao to check the weight and quantity, he handed Prince Dayu to Dugu Xin.
"Third Prince, hand over the money and the person. Sincerity is paramount to me. You may leave now."
"As for the remaining captives, I can use them as laborers. If your country has extra money and food, you can continue to redeem them."
Dugu Xin nodded, and then took Dugu Rui away from the Daxia camp.
Shangguan Lingyun raised his eyebrows and looked at the backs of everyone leaving, then looked at the Ye family father and son.
"General Ye, Second Young Master, the border situation is temporarily over. Next, we should return to Beijing."
Ye Pengcheng and Ye Rong nodded. They had been eager to go back.
However, without the emperor's edict, they could not leave the border easily.
"Your Highness, how should we explain this to His Majesty?"
Shangguan Lingyun curled his lips, "When I detained Prince Dayu, I sent someone back to deliver the message."
"I believe there will be a reply from the emperor soon. We can set off tomorrow."
Ye Pengcheng thought about Shangguan Lingyun's usual style and didn't say much.
"In that case, I will go and prepare for the return journey."
Shangguan Lingyun nodded, and Ye Pengcheng took Ye Rong back to prepare.
After the two left, Shangguan Lingyun told Wang Xiao to pack up, and he left the barracks alone.
It was very late before Shangguan Lingyun returned to the tent.
The next morning, Shangguan Lingyun and Ye Pengcheng had not yet received the emperor's edict, but Wang Xiao had already delivered the news.
"Your Highness, the imperial edict from His Majesty is on the way."
Shangguan Lingyun nodded, glanced at the box beside him, and gave instructions to Wang Xiao.
"Please keep this box carefully and make sure the things inside are not damaged at all."
Wang Xiao nodded, packed the box carefully, and told everyone to get ready to set off.
Shangguan Lingyun wanted to leave first, but was stopped by Ye Pengcheng and Ye Rong.
"Your Highness, we have achieved a great victory this time. Although we have deliberately concealed the news, the capital will definitely get wind of it."
"Given how much Prince Yu values that position, the journey back may not be peaceful."
"Although His Highness is protected by secret guards, we can still have someone to look after us if we return together. Besides, it won't delay us for too long."
Shangguan Lingyun thought for a moment and finally agreed with Ye Pengcheng's idea.
"In that case, let's all set out together. Let the deputy general lead the main force, and we'll slowly head back."
Ye Pengcheng did not object this time. Several people jumped on their horses and rushed out of the military camp first.
After leaving the military camp, many people around learned that they were leaving and came out to see them off.
Ye Pengcheng looked at these simple people and the sincere gratitude on their faces, and he felt very happy.
Everyone quickened their pace and ran towards the capital.
In the capital, Shangguan Yu has already learned that Shangguan Lingyun is about to return victorious.
"Xue Yi, go find out when Shangguan Lingyun and the others will return to Beijing."
Xue Yi nodded, and just as he was about to leave, Shangguan Yu gave another order.
"Send people to intercept them midway. This king does not want to see them return safely."
"Especially Ye Pengcheng, he actually dared to abandon me and join the Crown Prince. Then he doesn't need to come back."
Xue Yi waited for a while, and when he saw that Shangguan Yu had no other instructions, he turned and left.
After Xue Yi left, Shangguan Yu sat there with a gloomy face, not knowing what he was thinking about.
Soon, a pretty woman in palace dress walked in, led by the housekeeper.
"Your Majesty, Miss Danmeng is here."
Shangguan Yu put away the gloom on his face, sent the butler away with a faint smile, and then looked at Dan Meng.
"How come Aunt Danmeng has time to come here today?"
Dan Meng came to Prince Yu with a sweet smile, and then looked at Shangguan Yu with deep affection.
"The prince is getting married soon, and the queen has sent Dan Meng to help you take care of things at the mansion."
As Dan Meng was speaking, she was already half leaning in Shangguan Yu's arms. Shangguan Yu hugged her tightly and pinched her buttocks twice.
"Then I'll have to trouble Aunt Danmeng. Once Yuan Xuemei arrives at the mansion, I'll ask my mother for a reward so that Aunt Danmeng can stay."
Dan Meng's pretty face turned slightly red, her eyes were full of affection, and after hearing Shangguan Yu's words, her heart felt even sweeter.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. Dan Meng will serve you wholeheartedly."
Shangguan Yu smiled and nodded, then thought of Ye Xinxin who had been confined by him.
"Aunt, how is Ye Xinxin doing?"
Dan Meng smiled faintly, "Your Highness, although Ye Xinxin is no longer the daughter of the Ye family, she is still quite beautiful. Are you really willing to let her go?"
Shangguan Yu snorted coldly, "If it weren't for her, how could I have lost so many herbs?"
"Since she is no longer useful to the Ye family, she will have no choice but to help me in other ways."
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