Chapter 64: The Protector of the Country
In Fengyi Palace where the queen lives, the aroma of tea wafts through the air and the atmosphere seems warm and harmonious.
The queen was dressed in gorgeous clothes, sitting upright with a gentle smile, like a kind elder.
Xiao Fuguang stepped forward and bowed humbly.
"Your humble servant greets Her Majesty the Queen."
The queen smiled kindly.
"Miss Xiao, please don't be so polite."
"Come here, give Miss Xiao a seat and serve tea."
Xiao Fuguang spoke respectfully.
"Thank you, Queen."
The Queen looked at her with a loving expression.
"Miss Xiao, don't be nervous. Come sit down and have some tea and talk. I don't have a daughter, and I don't usually have anyone to accompany me. Miss Xiao, just be casual. If you like, you can come to the palace more often to talk to me in the future."
Xiao Fuguang spoke obediently after hearing this.
"It is a blessing for this servant to be able to talk with Her Majesty the Queen. As long as Her Majesty the Queen doesn't mind, I can always come to the palace to chat with Her Majesty and relieve her boredom whenever I have time."
He is a well-educated and well-mannered man. The queen looked at Xiao Fuguang and continued to speak.
"Young Miss Xiao is truly as capable as any man. She has made remarkable achievements in this northern expedition. This palace and the Emperor are extremely pleased."
The queen opened her red lips slightly, her tone filled with a hint of appreciation and temptation.
Xiao Fuguang smiled modestly.
"Your Majesty, you are too kind. Fu Guang was only doing his part. The real heroes are the soldiers who fought bravely on the battlefield."
The queen nodded slightly, a barely perceptible glint of satisfaction flashing in her eyes.
"Fuguang, please don't be so modest. I've heard that you not only dealt with the Saint of Southern Border on the battlefield, but also provided advice to the Regent, earning the admiration of all the soldiers in the army."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fuguang continued to speak humbly.
"This is thanks to the soldiers who have shown me kindness. It is also thanks to my father's influence when he was alive, and my master's continuous and dedicated teaching, that Fuguang has the opportunity to contribute his humble efforts to the people."
He was humble and polite, and knew how to consider the contributions of his elders. The queen was more and more satisfied with him.
"I heard that Young General Gu also went to the battlefield this time. I wonder if Fu Guang and Young General Gu have rekindled their past relationship?"
Hasn't Gu Chuan's death been exposed yet? Indeed, the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics. I'm afraid the emperor is still hiding Gu Chuan's death. Even the ministers don't know about it, let alone the queen.
"Your Majesty, you are joking. I only have one way to deal with those who are heartless and disloyal, and that is to never see them again, no matter whether we live or die."
The Queen's lips curled up into a satisfied smile.
"Fu Guang is right. I have also heard about your relationship with the Gu family. A family like the Gu family is not worthy of Fu Guang. I just wonder if Fu Guang has any thoughts about his future marriage?"
Xiao Fuguang's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. Could it be that the Queen wanted to grant him a marriage? But he must not let his imagination run wild. Marriage is not something fun.
"Fu Guang has already been married before. To be honest, Your Majesty, I don't have much hope for married life. You are also aware of the situation of our Xiao family. I just want to protect my family and ensure that my nephew can smoothly inherit the Marquisate and carry on the wishes of my father and brother to continue serving Xuanyuan."
After hearing this, the queen looked at Xiao Fuguang and spoke.
"What if someone is willing to protect you and the Xiao family?"
There is no such thing as a free lunch, and even if one does fall, it is unlikely to hit your head. Xiao Fuguang still spoke gently.
"My Lady, I have already become the Imperial Master's disciple. I will be learning astrology from now on. This is not suitable for the harem, but I am really powerless and unfit to be someone's wife."
The queen was about to say something when she heard the eunuch shout.
"The Emperor has arrived."
The queen immediately tidied her appearance, put on a proper smile, and stood up to greet the emperor.
Xiao Fuguang also stood up and saluted respectfully.
As the Emperor entered the hall, the Empress came forward to greet him with a gentle bow.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you."
"Your Majesty, your servant, pays homage."
The emperor waved his hand to indicate that he didn't need to be so polite, and his eyes fell on Xiao Fuguang with a bit of scrutiny and curiosity.
"Miss Xiao, please don't be polite. I heard that the Queen invited you to the palace for tea, and I just happened to come here to have a cup of tea with the Queen."
Then he walked to a seat nearby.
"Let's all sit down and talk."
"Miss Xiao, I am deeply gratified by your great achievements in this Northern Expedition. I have heard that you are both wise and brave on the battlefield. Not only are you a skilled warrior, but you also possess exceptional strategic skills. You are truly a rare talent."
Speak humbly.
"Your Majesty, you are too kind. I have only done my part. The real heroes are the soldiers who fought bravely on the battlefield."
The emperor nodded slightly, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
"I know you don't seek credit, but credit is credit, and I cannot turn a blind eye. I bestow upon you the title of 'Protecting the Nation' Princess, and reward you with a thousand taels of gold and a hundred acres of fertile land. I also confer upon your mother the title of Second Rank Imperial Consort in recognition of your achievements."
Xiao Fuguang was shocked when she heard this. This reward was really unexpected. It was also a bit generous. She quickly knelt down to express her gratitude.
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace."
"Thank the Emperor on behalf of my mother as well."
Soon, the emperor's personal eunuch handed the imperial edict to Xiao Fuguang.
"Congratulations, Miss Xiao. This is the imperial edict given to you by the Emperor. Because Bei Pan came to seek peace, everyone is busy. Miss Xiao, please take this back."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fuguang respectfully took the imperial edict.
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty."
The Queen looked at Emperor Xuanyuan. It was a rare opportunity for the Emperor to come to Fengyi Palace, so she smiled and spoke to Xiao Fuguang.
"Fuguang, it's getting late. I'll ask Nanny Fang to escort you out of the palace. When you have free time in the future, remember to come to the palace often to accompany me."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fuguang bowed politely.
"yes."
"I'll take my leave."
After leaving Fengyi Palace, Liu Yue spoke excitedly.
"That's great, young lady. You are the Protector of the Country Princess. From now on, no one will dare to look down on you anymore."
Xiao Fuguang held the imperial edict in his hand.
"Liu Yue should keep a low profile from now on. It's just an empty title. Don't give others a chance to find fault with you."
In Fengyi Palace.
The queen looked at the emperor with a friendly expression and spoke.
"Your Majesty, why don't you stay for dinner today?"
Emperor Xuanyuan nodded after hearing this.
"Well, I haven't come to see you for some time."
Soon the palace servants served the food.
The Queen personally served the dishes to Emperor Xuanyuan.
"Your Majesty, what do you think of Miss Xiao?" the Queen suddenly asked with a hint of temptation in her eyes.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xuanyuan paused for a moment, then smiled.
"Miss Xiao is both intelligent and brave, and has made great military achievements. She is naturally excellent."
The Queen smiled slightly and continued.
"I think Miss Xiao is well-educated, modest and polite. She is a good match for the Crown Prince. I also feel a strong affinity with her from the moment I saw her. How about Your Majesty grant her marriage to the Crown Prince?"
Emperor Xuanyuan pondered for a moment after hearing this.
"Miss Xiao is a good person, but she has been divorced after all. It is impossible for the Crown Princess of Xuanyuan to be a divorced person."
It was naturally impossible for her to become the Crown Princess, the Queen spoke hurriedly.
"Your Majesty is right. Fu Guang's status as the Crown Princess is indeed a little lower, but there is still a position for a concubine in the Crown Prince's Palace. Although Fu Guang is said to be both wise and brave, she is still a woman after all. In the Imperial City, there are always some rumors and gossips. If Your Majesty can grant her a marriage and let her have a husband of noble status, it will also be a blessing to Miss Xiao."
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