The others laughed.
Xie Wanyun raised his eyebrows, "Why? Do you have a girl you like here?"
The guy nodded, feeling a little embarrassed.
The head shopkeeper smiled and said, "This girl is really good. We were hiding from place to place a few days ago. Thanks to that girl for bringing us food and shelter, otherwise we don't know if we could have survived."
Xie Wanyun smiled and said, "You must thank me very much. When you get married, I will definitely give you a big red envelope."
The guy blushed and thanked him.
Two days later, Xie Wanyun received an official reply from the King of Mobei, agreeing to the armistice agreement of the Southern Dynasty, and allowing the sixth prince Suha to marry the Southern Dynasty princess as his concubine.
He also requested that when the princess came to Mobei for marriage, she should bring more craftsmen as a dowry, and that the two countries should engage in trade and reduce taxes on Mobei by 20%.
Xie Wanyun agreed readily. Based on her many years of experience in business, she knew that giving up some interests was necessary.
The peace treaty was formally signed at the Mobei Palace and took effect immediately.
Everyone was in high spirits, except Suha, who was in tears.
Li Jinbai, Qin Junhao and others were afraid that he was not angry enough, so they came to congratulate him. Suha was so angry that he chased after these bad friends and beat them up without caring about his injuries.
Seeing this, other small countries in the Western Regions also expressed their willingness to make friends with the Southern Dynasty and sent envoys to follow the army to Shangjing.
The Southern Dynasty's reputation spread throughout the world.
After Xie Wanyun's army rested briefly in Mobei, they immediately returned.
The people lined the streets to welcome him, and Emperor Renzong personally went out of the city to welcome him.
"The Queen has worked hard." Renzong looked at his heroic Queen affectionately and personally helped her dismount from the horse.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xie Wanyun shook the hand he extended and dismounted.
"I've heard about it all. The Queen has enhanced our country's prestige in Mobei and made the four barbarians submit to her. Her contributions are unparalleled. It's a pity that you are the Queen, and I can't confer any further titles on you." Renzong's tone was filled with deep apology.
Xie Wanyun smiled and glanced at him sideways. "I have His Majesty and the Crown Prince. What else do I need for rewards? However, I have done something that may not please His Majesty."
Renzong was startled and asked what was going on.
Xie Wanyun insisted on keeping it a secret, "No hurry, I am really tired after traveling a long distance, I want to go back to the palace to rest early."
"Yes, yes, yes, your Majesty, you have worked hard. I have already prepared a welcoming banquet to welcome you back."
The lights came on and the palace was brightly decorated to welcome the triumphant return of Queen Xie Wanyun.
The emperor and empress raised their glasses together and the whole world celebrated.
That night, in the Queen's Palace, Xie Wanyun let her hair down and leaned lazily in Renzong's arms, recounting her experiences along the way.
The hardships of the past few months have made her face no longer as fair and delicate as before. It now has a slightly weathered look, but it adds another kind of charm, like a pearl in fairy dew, so beautiful and extraordinary.
Emperor Renzong was so heartbroken that he didn't know what to say. He just kept saying, "This is the only time. You are never allowed to lead troops into battle again."
Xie Wanyun suddenly chuckled, "Your Majesty, didn't you ask me what I did that made you unhappy?"
Renzong finally remembered and put his arm around her shoulders, "Mianmei, if you hadn't told me, I would have forgotten about it. What is it that's so mysterious?"
"As for the marriage with Mobei, Your Majesty will not blame me for making my own decision, right?"
"How could that be? As long as it's your decision, it's fine." Renzong breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "So it's about this matter. It's nothing. I told you at the beginning that I'd let you do as you see fit. But the choice of the marriage partner still needs careful consideration."
"Does the Emperor have a choice in mind?"
"Let me think about this. Three of the late emperor's princesses are still unmarried, but two of them are already engaged. The only one left is the youngest, Princess Heqing. However, she is only fourteen years old this year. If she were to marry, not only would it cause controversy and accusations that I was being harsh on the princesses of the previous dynasty, but even I wouldn't have the heart to do it. It would be better to choose one from the royal family. What do you think, Queen?"
"Your Majesty, I think the same as you. And the candidate has also been decided, but I'm afraid Your Majesty will be reluctant to let her go." A faint smile appeared on Xie Wanyun's lips.
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