Therefore, at this moment, the emperor felt no gloom of suspicion, nor any worries or anxieties.
He instinctively dismissed any malicious speculation about the "big news" that Feng Qingyun mentioned.
They thought it was probably just a private matter closely related to General Xiao's family.
His eyes held a hint of gentleness and concern, as if to tell everyone that his trust in his ministers had never wavered.
The Emperor slowly turned slightly to the side, a warm and gentle smile, like the spring sunshine, appearing on his face. He gently turned his gaze to Xiao Muhan, who was standing on one side of the court.
In that gaze, there was a subtle hint of concern, each strand a genuine expression of affection, like a gentle stream nourishing the heart.
At the same time, he couldn't help but ponder in his heart whether he should look for a suitable opportunity.
Why not recall those other generals who are still far away on the frontier, enduring wind and rain, and protecting their homeland to the capital?
He secretly thought that this idea did not stem from a desire to pry into the private lives of his ministers.
Rather, it stemmed entirely from a sincere and genuine love and care for his subjects.
These generals worked tirelessly, year after year, stationed in that remote and harsh frontier region.
They stand guard in the cold winds of the frontier, patrol and stand sentry under the scorching sun, separated from their families, silently enduring loneliness and hardship.
How could the Emperor not hope to gain a deeper understanding of their living conditions and give them the care and consideration they deserve?
This will allow these loyal and brave men to truly feel the warmth and importance of the imperial court, and to know that their efforts and sacrifices have never been forgotten, nor will they ever be let down.
He had absolutely no desire to watch the spectacle; he simply wanted to care about his subjects.
All the officials held their breath, craning their necks, and looking in the direction of Qin Qianluo with great curiosity.
They eagerly awaited Feng Qingyun to reveal the "big news" that had been hyped up to be incredible.
The Emperor leaned forward slightly from his throne, his gaze sharp and intense, filled with curiosity and interest, like a cheetah poised to pounce on its prey.
Xiao Muhan and his daughter, on the other hand, had their brows furrowed, their hearts filled with worry. Their hands were fidgeting nervously in their sleeves, their knuckles turning white from the effort.
Xiao Wanxi lowered her head, staring at the small space beneath her feet, her hands unconsciously clenching into fists inside her sleeves.
I felt my heart pounding violently in my chest, as if it were about to burst out of my chest.
Feng Qingyun didn't keep the officials waiting long and said, "Luo Bao, this is a shocking and earth-shattering piece of news, and it is related to Xiao Wanxi."
I was just looking through the files of the Xiao family father and daughter, and I discovered that Xiao Wanxi will one day hold the incomparably noble position of Crown Princess!
Upon hearing this, the ministers had various expressions, but most of them were so astonished that they could not close their mouths, their mouths wide open as if an egg could be stuffed inside.
Xiao Wanxi stared wide-eyed, her eyeballs seemingly about to pop out of their sockets, her face filled with disbelief.
The news struck her like a bolt from the blue, or a thunderclap that exploded in her ears, leaving her ears ringing. She stood there, stunned and at a loss.
Upon hearing this sudden news, Qin Qianluo's face instantly showed astonishment, her eyes wide open as if she couldn't believe her ears.
Those once bright and lively eyes were now wide open, and the shock in them was clearly visible.
She even forgot to breathe, her chest stopped rising and falling, and she froze in place for a moment as if she had been frozen in place by a spell.
After a short while, she came to her senses, coughed lightly to cover it up, and quietly moved her feet, her movements light and slow, as if afraid of attracting the attention of others.
She turned slightly to the side, her body tense, her neck unconsciously stretching a little, and quickly and cautiously glanced at the crown prince standing beside her out of the corner of her eye.
Her gaze was fleeting, as swift as lightning across the night sky, as if afraid of being caught by the Crown Prince or those around her in her slightly inappropriate act of prying.
After confirming that no one had noticed her little actions, Qin Qianluo slowly began to ponder in her heart.
Her brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of doubt appeared in her eyes. "So this time, General Xiao went through all that trouble, traveling thousands of miles to return to the capital in triumph."
Could it be that this is also for Xiao Wanxi's marriage?
Feng Qingyun said, "That's not the case. General Xiao takes his daughter's marriage very seriously and has absolutely no intention of letting her get married right now."
General Xiao spent half his life fighting on the battlefield, and he rarely saw his family. He was filled with guilt and longing, especially for his only beloved daughter.
The reason he brought Xiao Wanxi back to the capital from afar was, firstly, his deep love for his mother, as Xiao Wanxi had lived on the frontier with General Xiao since childhood.
General Xiao was always worried about his daughter's safety and condition while she was away, and he could only feel a little at ease when he had her by his side.
Secondly, she was thinking of her elderly parents who missed their granddaughter dearly.
Hoping to reunite the family, so that the two elders can see with their own eyes what Xiao Wanxi has grown up to be like, and to comfort their worries.
When General Xiao sets off to return to his post a few days later, he will still take Xiao Wanxi with him.
After all, for General Xiao, having his daughter by his side provided solace and allowed him to better focus on his crucial duty of defending the frontier.
A faint look of confusion and bewilderment appeared on Qin Qianluo's delicate face, like a thin mist gently shrouding the calm surface of a lake.
Her long, slender eyebrows furrowed slightly, the tips of her brows furrowing as if she were trying to figure out some unsolvable mystery.
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