Chapter 307 Robbery
Qian Zexi looked at Shen Luoxue as she walked in and couldn't help but take another look. He had seen too many ladies from wealthy families in the imperial city, but there were not many who had such charming eyes and eyebrows.
"Miss Shen, is there anything you need?"
Shen Luoxue smiled and spoke.
"Master Qian, you saved Luoxue's life and brought us to town. Luoxue is extremely grateful. I don't have much good things when I'm away from home. This is the jade pendant my mother gave me when I came of age. I'm giving it to you today as a token of my love. I hope you won't despise it."
Qian Zexi came from the imperial city, what kind of good things has he not seen? He began to decline.
"Miss Shen, there's no need to be so polite. It's just a small favor."
Shen Luoxue took a step forward and put the box into Qian Zexi's hand. Her slender jade fingers were still on Qian Zexi's hand. She looked up at Qian Zexi with seductive eyes.
"Sir, please accept it. Otherwise, Luoxue really doesn't know how to thank Master Qian."
The delicate fragrance of a woman's home wafted into his face, and the slender jade fingers resting on his hand seemed so soft that they could be broken easily. Because of her height, the surging waves on Shen Luoxue's chest seemed to be about to overflow in front of his eyes. His eyes suddenly deepened, and there was a clear smile at the corner of his mouth. This Miss Shen is quite interesting.
"Since Miss Shen is so kind, I will not be polite. Thank you, Miss Shen."
Shen Luoxue took a step back upon seeing this, everything was handled just right.
"Then Luoxue won't bother Master Qian."
Then turn and leave.
Qian Zexi looked at her back. This Shen Luoxue was much more interesting than his concubines, and she had a good figure. It was a pity that her father was the governor of the three states, otherwise it wouldn't matter if he had one more concubine.
A rain of apricot blossoms and a breeze blowing through the willow trees usher in the warm spring of March.
After traveling for more than half a month, the group finally arrived at the imperial city. After staying in the inn for a day, Li Xiao waited to be summoned to the court the next day.
Su Hanchu and Jun Moye handed over the task of training people in the northwest to Su Lichuan and Su Yuanzhe, and the couple took a group of people to Baise City.
Chen'er was left to the care of the Su family, the Northwest Civil Affairs was looked after by Aunt Li, Yue Manying was looked after by Liu Ling and Qiu Kui, but the official accounts were still managed by Shen Luoyun.
Taiji Hall in the imperial palace.
Following Emperor Tianyuan into the Taiji Hall.
The ministers saluted hurriedly.
"Greetings to our Emperor, long live the Emperor."
Emperor Tianyuan raised his hand with dignity.
"My dear ministers, please stand."
Qian Zexi came to the emperor and paid his respects.
"Your Majesty, I have fulfilled your command and have brought back the General Guarding the Nation and the Marquis of Ning'an."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Tianyuan spoke hurriedly.
"I have finally waited for Lord Li and Lord Song to return. Hurry and announce them."
The personal eunuch beside him hurriedly shouted loudly.
"General Li Xiao, the State Guardian, and Song Huaian, the Marquis of Ning'an, are here to see you..."
The eunuch outside the Taiji Hall spoke again.
"General Li Xiao, the State Guardian, and Song Huaian, the Marquis of Ning'an, are here to see you..."
Under this propaganda, Li Xiao and Song Huaian strode into the Taiji Hall. Both of them were in heroic spirit. Li Xiao exuded the morale of a general. He was wearing iron armor, mighty and majestic, with a firm and sharp look in his eyes.
Although Song Huaian was missing an arm, his armor highlighted his heroic figure and piercing eyes. However, the missing arm still could not conceal his murderous aura.
"Your Highness, I, Song Huaian, pay my respects to the Emperor. Long live the Emperor."
"Your Majesty, your servant Li Xiao pays homage. Long live the emperor."
Emperor Tianyuan smiled for a rare moment, stepped down from the dragon throne and personally helped the two of them up.
"My two beloved ministers, please rise quickly. The soldiers have worked hard in the battle in the northwest. I have been looking forward to seeing them, but now I need someone to garrison there, so I can only summon you two beloved ministers."
Song Huaian bent down slightly and spoke.
"Your Majesty, you are too kind. As soldiers, it is our natural duty to defend our territory and protect our people. This is what we should do."
Emperor Tianyuan looked at Song Huaian's empty arm, patted his shoulder, and spoke with regret.
"Song Aiqing, you have suffered."
Song Huaian hurriedly lowered his head and spoke to show respect.
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your concern. I am happy to fight for Tianyuan."
Emperor Tianyuan then walked up the steps and sat down on the dragon throne.
"I have carefully reviewed all the memorials submitted to me regarding the battle in the northwest. This battle was arduous, and it was only thanks to the concerted efforts of the soldiers in the northwest that they triumphed over the battle. Those who have committed mistakes will be punished, and those who have made contributions will be rewarded. Come, announce the decree."
The eunuch quickly opened the imperial edict and read it aloud.
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: General Li Xiao, a fourth-rank military commander of the Northwest, has been commissioned in times of crisis and led the Northwest soldiers to repel the Northern Wing, recapture the city tower, and kill the Northern King and Chagatai Teqin. He has repeatedly performed remarkable feats and is hereby promoted to the rank of First-rank General Protecting the Nation. He is also awarded one thousand taels of gold, ten thousand taels of silver, twenty bolts of fine silk, and a general's residence. This is my decree."
As soon as this imperial edict was issued, the ministers began to discuss it.
"A first-rank general, promoted three levels in a row, what a great honor! It seems that General Li is the new noble of the Imperial City."
"Of course, General Guardian of the Nation, what a great title that is!"
Li Xiao hurriedly bowed.
"Your Majesty, the grace bestowed upon me by a First-Rank General is too great to accept. Moreover, in this battle, General Pei, General Wei, General Yang, and General Song, who lost their arm, have made the greatest sacrifices. Li Xiao was merely fulfilling his duty to protect the northwest."
Emperor Tianyuan raised his hand after hearing this.
"Li Xiao, I know you are a man of extraordinary courage and wisdom, and you are both talented in both civil and military matters. The northwest is currently in need of a commander. I want to give you a chance to make great achievements. Do you really want to retreat?"
Li Xiao glanced at Song Huaian, and Song Huaian hurriedly nodded slightly at him.
Li Xiao hurriedly bowed and knelt on one knee.
"I thank you Lord for your kindness."
Emperor Tianyuan then nodded slightly in satisfaction.
"As for the soldiers who died in battle, such as General Pei, General Wei, and General Yang, I also remember them in my heart."
Then he glanced at the eunuch serving beside him.
"Continue to announce the decree."
The eunuch continued to read.
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor decrees that the Northwestern Generals Pei, Wei, and Yang, fearless in the face of danger and fighting to the death, are considered heroes among their ranks. Effective immediately, they shall be posthumously conferred the rank of First-Rank Duke Dingguo. Their coffins may remain in the Northwest or be moved back to the Imperial Capital, as their families wish."
At this time, it is the only way from Tianyuan to Baise City.
Jun Moye and Su Hanchu sat in the carriage, calmly drinking the scented tea they had taken out from the space. Behind the carriage followed a convoy, each of which was covered with oil paper, and underneath the oil paper was cloth, or mushroom spawn, and some rice.
Suddenly, a whistle was heard, and a group of ragged people suddenly jumped out from the surrounding grass and trees, and quickly surrounded the entire convoy. The leader was a man with an indistinguishable face covered with black hair, like a black devil. His two white eyes stared straight at the convoy, emitting a fierce light. He waved his hand, and everyone held a weapon, looking like they were ready to fight.
"Hey, everyone, are you heading to Baise City? The road was opened up with great difficulty by our brothers. If you want to pass through here, you should leave money for passage."
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