"Jiang Qiao, you are different from others." Fu Yanci only said this.
"Did the Imperial Master discover it?"
"I've always known."
Jiang Qiao's expression turned serious, and he got down to business. "My father is injured. I will ask the Emperor to take his place on this expedition. Fu Yanci, let's postpone our wedding."
Fu Yanci looked into those eyes seriously. He already knew it. "I'll wait for you to come back safely."
…
When Jiang Qiao went to see the emperor, Yan Liangren was there too. It was unknown what the two of them talked about, but the emperor looked impatient. After Jiang Qiao came in, the emperor waved his hand and asked Yan Liangren to leave.
Jiang Qiao guessed it was about Yan Qingli's disappearance.
As the war approaches, Yan Qingli's disappearance seems insignificant. Except for the Yan family, no one cares about Yan Qingli's stay or departure.
It would be fine if Yan Liangren mentioned it to the emperor once or twice. If he mentioned it too much, the emperor would inevitably get annoyed, and it might even implicate the Yan family.
Jiang Qiao was waiting on the side.
Yan Liangren ignored the formalities when he saw Jiang Qiao and went straight to her and asked, "Miss Jiang, when was the last time you saw Qingli yesterday? Why didn't I wait for Qingli to leave the palace?"
Jiang Qiao feigned surprise, "Master Yan, didn't you wait for her? It was raining yesterday and the sky was very dark. I saw her when I went to look for Her Royal Highness the Princess. She had already finished her punishment, and we didn't speak."
Yan Liangren wanted to ask something but was asked to leave by Eunuch Li who was beside the emperor.
Only Jiang Qiao and the emperor were left in the huge palace.
The emperor spoke first, "Time flies. The last time you secretly came to see me was also like this. Your father probably doesn't know, right?"
Jiang Qiao also recalled that the last time she came to see the emperor was for Shi Yechen. She was very scared standing here that time, but this time was different. She came for the Jiang family's century-old glory, and she only felt sad standing here.
She knelt down and said in a loud and resolute voice, "Your servant Jiang Qiao begs to go to war in my father's place."
The emperor said, "Your father would not agree."
Jiang Qiao answered earnestly, "He won't know so soon. I just hope the emperor will nod."
"I agree, but the military token is in your father's hands. If you can get it, go ahead."
Jiang Qiao was not worried at all. Jiang Hao was a rather rough person, and all the precious items in the house were kept by Ji Muhe. The last time she stole the military token, she stole it from her mother.
The first time is new, the second time is familiar, Jiang Qiao is full of confidence.
Everything went smoothly for her to go on the expedition in place of Jiang Hao.
It seemed as if the emperor was waiting for her.
In fact, there is more than one majestic general in the Northern Han Kingdom, but Jiang Hao has always been in charge of the war in Southern Qiang. Since Jiang Hao cannot go this time, his daughter will go.
Jiang Qiao learned from Hua Mulan to join the army to replace her father. Since Hua Mulan could do it, she, Jiang Qiao, could do it too!
It's just that the horses were severely damaged this time, which will definitely have some impact. But it doesn't matter. There is more than one horse farm in the capital, so we can just go and borrow some from other generals.
But it’s not so easy to borrow a horse. Jiang Qiao doesn’t have a military token now, so no one is willing to lend it to her.
At noon, things took a turn for the better.
Another famous general in the capital suddenly approached Jiang Qiao and offered to lend her a horse.
Jiang Qiao asked him, "General, who entrusted you with this mission?"
The man was a bit angry and left after saying, "I'm just repaying the favor of the Imperial Master."
Jiang Qiao stood there for a long time before she laughed out loud.
Look, there are still people supporting her...
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General's Mansion.
The courtyard was unusually quiet. The koi in the pond were too lazy to swim and hid leisurely under the rocks.
Ji Muhe sat in the yard enjoying the autumn, his eyes filled with sadness.
This was the scene Jiang Qiao saw when she walked in. She took a deep breath and put on a smile. "Mom, are you feeling unwell? Do you need me to go for a walk with you?"
Ji Muhe looked back at Jiang Qiao, then looked behind her and saw that there was nothing there. Jiang Hao had not come back.
"I'm fine. Where's your dad? He's leaving the day after tomorrow. Why isn't he coming home now?"
Jiang Qiao grabbed her hand and placed it on his face, smiling and saying, "Dad was kept in the palace by the Emperor to discuss important matters. I'm telling you in secret that Dad doesn't have to leave anymore. He can always stay with Mom from now on."
"Really?" Ji Muhe's face flashed with joy, but also a little doubt, "You're not leaving just because you said you're not leaving? Can the emperor's decision be changed?"
Jiang Qiao rubbed her palm, feeling the warmth for a moment. "The Emperor saw that the Jiang family had made great contributions, and my mother was pregnant. He was compassionate to his subjects and replaced the general to set off tomorrow."
The sadness in Ji Muhe's eyes disappeared, and he hugged Jiang Qiao tightly, "Your Majesty is wise, Qiao Qiao, I had someone pack up the dowry prepared for you this afternoon. Oh, and your wedding dress has also been embroidered for you. Go try it on..."
Jiang Qiao looked at the beautiful woman with smiling eyes. It was the first time she felt so happy in so many days.
Jiang Qiao was reluctant to interrupt Ji Muhe, nor did he want to tell her that his and Fu Yanci's wedding date had been postponed, otherwise Ji Muhe, who was so smart, would definitely guess something.
The dowry that Ji Muhe gave to Jiang Qiao filled two courtyards, making people envious.
"Qiao Qiao, look at this, do you like it? These were given to me by your grandmother, and now I'm giving them all to you..."
"I like it very much. Mom is the best to me."
"You are my only daughter, who else can I love if not you?"
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evening.
The sunset on the horizon is so beautiful.
Ji Muhe was having dinner when Jiang Qiao sneaked into her room and opened the secret compartment as if he knew the place well. Inside the box was the tiger talisman.
Next to the tiger talisman, a red cloth bag was very eye-catching. Jiang Qiao opened it curiously and found a strand of hair inside. This was her natal hair, which Ji Muhe had kept well.
Jiang Qiao's eyes turned red. He took the tiger talisman and placed a letter in its place.
The candlelight flickered, swaying constantly, making Jiang Qiao's face look a little softer.
She took Bai Xue's hand and left the general's mansion without telling anyone.
Tonight, everyone in the military camp is ready to go, and the horses have been settled. As the deputy general, Lin Bang naturally has the busiest things to do.
He was about to set off the day after tomorrow, but he didn't wait for Jiang Hao, but waited for Jiang Qiao instead.
This scene seems familiar.
When he first met Jiang Qiao, she was still a fierce little girl. Now she looks much more mature and cold.
"Jiang Qiao, why is it you?"
Jiang Qiao had already changed into a general's armor, her hair tied up in a high ponytail, looking very heroic. At this moment, she seemed to have returned to her home battlefield, her eyebrows and eyes sharpened. "What? Lieutenant General Lin doesn't seem to welcome you?"
Lin Bang didn't have the time to reminisce with her at the moment. "We have to set off early the day after tomorrow, and the general who guards the country hasn't shown up yet..."
Jiang Qiaoli dismounted, revealing the tiger talisman in his hand. "He won't come. The time has been changed. We'll set off tomorrow."
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