However, the thoughts of others did not affect Emperor Kangxi's good mood. He smiled and said, "Where are those two famous young generals? Come out and let me see them."
"Your humble servants, Aruna and Aruna, greet Your Majesty. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace." Qingyin and Aruna stepped forward together, bowing and paying their respects.
Kangxi said, "Raise your head."
Suddenly, Kangxi felt that the entire court had become bright and the atmosphere had become unusually quiet.
The officials present were all dumbfounded, and even the princes looked over in shock, their faces full of surprise and amazement.
The word "stunning beauty" comes to mind for everyone.
It turns out that both divinity and beauty can exist in a man.
Qingyin was quite used to these gazes, but Aluna was not so used to them. He awkwardly suppressed the urge to lower his head. Although people in the army also looked at him, they weren't that bold. But some of the gazes thrown at him in the court were as if they wanted to strip him naked, which was very uncomfortable.
Kangxi perhaps noticed Aluna's discomfort, and he smiled darkly, "These two young generals are truly heroic and have made great contributions to protecting Tibet. I am delighted by their merits, so I will specially appoint them both as Left Guard Generals."
Qingyin and Aluna naturally followed suit and kowtowed to thank the emperor for his grace. With their second-rank positions, Qingyin and Aluna had risen to the top in one step. The unrestrained and greedy gazes directed at them had also decreased. Qingyin did not miss the determination in the crown prince's eyes. She lowered her raven-feather-like eyelashes warily, not letting anyone see her disgust.
After the court session ended, the officials who were familiar with each other couldn't help but chatter, and the noise began to rise.
"Tsk tsk, General Zuowei is really handsome."
"I wish they were women."
"This face could be considered female even if she didn't look like one."
At this point, the group fell silent, as if their secret thoughts had been touched, and they all became quiet.
Those who spoke were a few impulsive officials; others, even if they had the same idea, wouldn't dare to speak in such a setting.
After those people left, several princes came out. The Tenth Prince sighed, "The Left Guard General is really good-looking."
Back at the Prince's Mansion, with the General's Mansion bestowed by Emperor Kangxi, Qingyin had no intention of staying at the Fourteenth Prince's Mansion any longer. Don't think she didn't know she was living in the courtyard of his primary wife. It wouldn't be good if too many people knew. So, as soon as she returned to the Prince's Mansion, Qingyin packed her luggage. Naturally, Aluna followed her sister's wishes and, carrying simple bundles, moved into the General's Mansion bestowed by Emperor Kangxi under Yinzhen's reluctant gaze.
It must be said that this courtyard is indeed worthy of being a gift from Emperor Kangxi. The courtyard inside is frighteningly large. Although it is not as large as Prince Yinzhen's mansion, it is still one of the largest courtyards. The servant Qingyin is not going to be found for the time being. When Yinzhen found out, he waved his hand and moved all the people in his courtyard to the General's Mansion.
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