Xiao Yanzi and Xiao Jian played the flute together, sending the giant snake to attack the Burmese army.
Musa and Mengbai stared in disbelief at the scene. Xiaoyanzi laughed and said, "Princess Musa, you are bound to lose this battle!"
While Musa and Mengbai were frantically dealing with the giant snake, someone else came to report that there was a problem with the elephants and the food supplies.
Musa then realized that this was a feint, a diversionary tactic. "Well done, Princess Feiyan! I'll remember you!"
"We, the Burmese army, swear to never surrender!"
Little Swallow sneered, "If you resist stubbornly, then wait for me to break down Myanmar's borders and take Myanmar into my own hands!"
"You're dreaming!"
Little Swallow added, "What's the point of being quick-witted? Let's see who's the best on the battlefield!"
"Musa, I'll give you three days to think it over. If you still insist on fighting, then I won't be so lenient anymore!"
"Let's go."
Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi then led the group away from the Burmese military camp in a grand manner.
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Upon returning to camp, Fuheng was relieved to see everyone had returned safely.
"Little Swallow, you're finally back! Is no one hurt this time?"
Little Swallow laughed and said, "Uncle, don't worry, it's not a big problem."
"This time, we've only taken out a quarter of their forces. Now, it's up to Princess Musa to decide what she's thinking..."
Yongqi frowned and said, "Little Swallow, in your opinion, do you think Musa and Mengbai will agree to withdraw their troops?"
Little Swallow shook her head. "It seems unlikely on the surface, so we need to prepare for a long-term battle."
"Uncle Fu, pass down the order: the entire army must be on high alert. Everything, including food, drink, supplies, and people and things near the camp, must be carefully inspected to avoid falling into their trap."
"good."
Yongqi looked at Erkang, Ziwei, Xiao Jian, Qing'er and the others beside him, "Alright, we've won a small victory in tonight's battle. Go back and get some rest, recharge your energy, and we'll make further arrangements tomorrow."
Kang Wei and Xiao Qing left one after another, and Feng Chengyao, seeing that he was no longer needed there, also left.
Little Swallow walked to the back and took off her armor. "After we finish fighting, I must take a good bath."
Yongqi hugged Xiaoyanzi from behind, saying, "I really hope this battle will end soon."
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With careful planning by Xiao Yanzi, Yongqi, and others, Musa managed to hold out for three months.
“Princess Musa, if you continue to resist, you will likely become our prisoner.”
Over the past three months, Musa had witnessed the deaths of his soldiers and civilians one after another, and finally he withdrew his troops.
"Let's retreat!"
The Qing army drove the Burmese army out of Yunnan and recaptured the lost cities.
"We won!"
"We won!"
"We can go home now, we can go home now..."
On the fifth day of the first month of the thirty-first year of the Qianlong reign, the Qing-Burmese War ended.
Xiao Yanzi arranged for the military doctor to take care of the wounded soldiers, and Yongqi arranged for people to collect all the weapons on the battlefield.
Fu Erkang and Xia Ziwei went to the surrounding towns to check the situation, while Xiao Jian and Qing'er checked the number of soldiers lost.
Yongqi arranged for someone to send the good news back to the capital.
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Emperor Qianlong received the news half a month later.
"Report!"
"Your Majesty, Prince Rong has driven the Burmese army out of Yunnan, and they are already on their way back to the capital."
That morning at the imperial court, Emperor Qianlong was overjoyed when he saw the report of victory sent back by Yongqi.
"Good, that's great. Fu Lun, Yong Qi and Er Kang are already on their way back. You can rest assured now."
Standing to the side, Fu Lun smiled and said, "It's the best thing that Prince Rong and Er Kang have won the battle and returned to the capital safely!"
"Fu Lun, you should go back to the manor as soon as possible and tell the news to the Fujin (wife), so that she can be at ease."
"If there's nothing else, let's adjourn the court."
After Qianlong finished, he went to the Cining Palace to tell the Empress Dowager about the good news from the front.
The Empress Dowager smiled and said, "It's good that you're safe and sound."
"Your Majesty, you must reward them handsomely this time they return."
Emperor Qianlong nodded, "What the Empress Dowager says is true. Yongqi has made great contributions this time and deserves a good reward!"
"He has gained enough experience, so I have decided to appoint him as the Crown Prince."
“Once he gets the reins, I will abdicate and pass the throne to him.”
Upon hearing Qianlong's words, the Empress Dowager couldn't help but smile. "If Yongqi knew this, he would definitely hate you, his imperial father."
Emperor Qianlong laughed smugly, "I'm not afraid of him. This is what Xiao Yanzi has been waiting for. As long as Xiao Yanzi is willing, he has no choice but to accept it!"
"Your Majesty, to be honest, if Xiao Yanzi weren't a woman, I would rather pass the throne to her..."
Hearing Qianlong's words, the Empress Dowager was deeply shocked. "It seems that Xiaoyanzi holds a more important place in your heart than Yongqi."
Emperor Qianlong sighed, "Yongqi is too sentimental and loyal. This is not a good sign in the royal family..."
"If it weren't for Xiao Yanzi being there to supervise me, I really wouldn't feel comfortable handing the throne over to Yongqi!"
The Empress Dowager sighed, "I can't interfere in the affairs of the previous dynasty. You just need to know what's going on in your heart..."
"I'm just waiting for my Qing'er to come back, and I'll be content watching Xiao Taiyang and the others grow up..."
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"Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi are coming back? Is it true?" Consort Yu looked at the four talented scholars with excitement.
Little Table: "It's definitely true, the news has spread throughout the palace, the Prince and the Princess are coming back..."
Little Mosquito: "Good heavens! I knew it! The Prince and his wife are lucky and will definitely come back safely."
Little Bug: "It's good that they're back safe and sound, otherwise these little masters would have pulled my hair out..."
Little Stool: "It must be my God protecting them."
Seeing the talented scholars chattering away, Consort Yu finally felt relieved.
Before long, Consort Shu arrived as well.
"Sister, Little Swallow and the others are coming back, so you don't need to worry anymore."
Consort Yu sighed, "Yes, they're finally coming back..."
The two chatted for a while, and before they knew it, it was noon.
The young masters who came out of the Imperial Study all heard the rumors circulating in the palace.
They rushed to Yonghe Palace, and Mianyao asked excitedly, "Grandma, is it true that Father and Mother won and are coming back?"
Consort Yu nodded. "It's true, they're on their way back."
Mianyao excitedly did several somersaults, "Great, great! Father and Mother are coming back!"
Mianzhi, held in Mingyue's arms, giggled, "Come... back..."
When people inside and outside the capital learned that the army was returning, they were all overjoyed.
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The army marched for a month before finally returning to Beijing.
Emperor Qianlong, accompanied by Fu Lun, personally went to the city gate to greet them. "Yongqi/Xiao Yanzi/Xia Ziwei/Fu Erkang greet Father Emperor!"
"Xiao Jian/Qing'er/Fu Heng pay their respects to Your Majesty!"
"Father, I have successfully completed my mission and returned safely!"
"Well done, you're all great!"
"Long live the Emperor! Long live Prince Rong! Long live Prince Rong!"
As their army marched toward the palace, the voices of the people echoed through the palace.
At Taihe Gate Square, all the civil and military officials knelt down and shouted, "Long live the Emperor! Long live Prince Rong!"
After arriving at Taihe Gate Square, Xiao Luzi, at Qianlong's prompting, produced the imperial edict and announced to the crowd that Prince Rong, Yongqi, was officially appointed as the Crown Prince, and his primary consort, Lady Xiao, as the Crown Princess.
Yongqi and Xiaoyanzi knelt down to receive the imperial edict, saying, "Your subject/daughter-in-law receives the edict!"
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