Chapter 135: Vision and Reality: Things don't always develop as expected...
While Yinreng was intoxicated by Zheng's gentle embrace, Yinzhi, who was far away in Mobei, had already taken Galdan's head and made a great contribution.
At night, at the celebration banquet, Xuanye drank a little, and when he was slightly tipsy, he was supported by Xiu Yu and returned to the central military tent.
"After all, Yinzhi has made great contributions." Xuanye was very positive about Yinzhi's direct capture of Galdan's head. "He deserves to be the eldest prince."
Xiu Yu poured Xuanye a cup of tea and said with a smile, "You haven't been this happy in a while."
"Yes, the battlefield is still not as good as other places, neither as Changchun Garden nor as good as the Mountain Resort." When he was slightly drunk, Xuanye looked at Xiu Yu with eyes filled with more affection.
Xiu Yu avoided Xuanye's fiery gaze, sat down on the armchair beside him, and said with a smile, "But the battlefield is where you men make achievements, isn't it?"
"It's not just the men." Xuanye picked up the teacup and took a sip. "Yu'er, you're serving me tea so late, don't you want me to sleep?"
Xiu Yu said, "Today is such a special day. Even if you don't drink tea, I'm afraid you won't be able to sleep. So, don't blame me for this tea."
Xuanye knew what Xiu Yu said was true, so he continued, "The reason we were able to win this battle so quickly was thanks to the firearms camp you, Yu'er, built in the southern suburbs. So, if there are any rewards based on merit, you should be given the highest honor."
"Let the eldest prince take the credit." Xiu Yu's eyelids drooped, and her voice was slightly lowered: "If you don't take the credit, you'll almost be regarded as a demon concubine. If you really take the credit, it will be disastrous."
Xuanye had of course heard what Xiuyu said. He stood up and walked over to Xiuyu, holding her hand, pulling her up, and then hugging her in his arms. "You, you have personality and abilities. Usually, people like you will have some who like you and some who dislike you. Aren't you used to that?"
Xiu Yu sighed softly: "I have to get used to it even if I'm not used to it. It's my fault."
Xuanye gently stroked Xiuyu's back, feeling a sense of relief. "When was the last time you and I were together peacefully, without any worries?"
Xiu Yu said mischievously: "Probably last time."
Xuanye was slightly stunned and laughed after a while.
The beef and mutton of the Dzungars were indeed delicious, but eating them constantly would cause internal heat. To avoid a nosebleed, Xuanye returned to the capital the next day. However, he never imagined that something far more irritating than eating mutton was waiting for him back in the Forbidden City.
In Xuanye's mind, Yinzhi was the eldest son, and his horsemanship was indeed good. If he could establish military merit, he would become a great general and prince in the future, and assist Yinreng well. This would be a good thing for the Qing Dynasty. Of course, he also knew that if he praised Yinzhi's achievements too much, it would inevitably overshadow Yinreng, the crown prince. So he decided to praise Yinreng well when he returned to Beijing, thinking that his performance as the crown prince and regent should be good.
Unfortunately, when people are happiest, a bucket of cold water is always poured on their heads.
Before reaching the Forbidden City, the story of what happened between Yinreng and Zheng was delivered to Xuanye via a secret letter. To be honest, Xuanye had no idea who this Zheng Ying'er was, but it turned out that this woman, whom Xuanye had no impression of, was involved with his prince! Before he could even finish reading the letter, Xuanye almost vomited blood.
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