Representatives from the Secretariat, the Chancellery, the Ministry of Personnel, and the Censorate accompanied the delegation. Among them, each of the six ministries of the Ministry of Personnel sent a Vice Minister.
Seeing this display of strength, Zhao Shu was somewhat worried for her father. With so many people, he might not be able to control them. What if they were bullied?
However, an unexpected person followed behind Prince Yong. Upon seeing Zhao Shu, he hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "This must be Princess Jun."
Zhao Shu looked over, puzzled. A man had come to the mansion, so she had covered her face with a veil before leaving Qionghua Courtyard, so the man outside could not see her face.
Who is this?
“My name is Peng Rui. On behalf of the veterans, I would like to express my gratitude to the Princess for her great kindness. My father has taken all of the Princess’s strategies for the veterans back to the army, made some minor improvements, and submitted them to His Majesty. If His Majesty approves, they will be implemented. At that time, all the veterans in the army will be grateful for the Princess’s good deeds.”
Peng Rui looked to be eighteen or nineteen years old, clad in armor with a long sword hanging at his waist. His eyebrows were raised, and he exuded a spirited and ambitious air.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Shu knew who he was. It turned out he was a junior general of the Pengcheng Army. He had personally led the way to send the veterans back to their hometowns last time. She never expected him to be in the capital at this time.
“Young General, you must have misheard. These acts of kindness were all decided by Master Shiwei and have nothing to do with me. I haven’t yet thanked you for your hard work in sending the old soldiers of my household back to their hometowns. Thank you so much, Young General.” She finished speaking and curtsied, but Peng Rui avoided her.
Prince Yong's return to the mansion was merely to inform Zhao Shu that he would be leaving the capital soon. Mo Qin and Uncle Fu had already prepared his luggage and were now waiting outside the mansion with eighty servants and soldiers.
In addition, the Imperial Guards and Royal Guards formed a large and imposing force of no less than a thousand people. Xiao Guozi went to take a look and returned to report. Zhao Shu was shocked. How could they find the Crown Prince with so many people?
Xiao Guozi said, "Princess, Mr. Huo's brother is also going."
Zhao Shu felt even more relieved after hearing this.
"Ah Jun, take good care of yourself at home. Talk to your Aunt Huo more often, or you can bring her to the palace to keep your grandmother company. Your father isn't here, so don't cause any trouble, understand? I heard from Green Ivy that you have a habit of staying up late. You're still young, so don't stay up late. You're growing, and your father is afraid you'll grow up badly and affect the image of our royal family in the future..."
Prince Yong talked on and on, leaving Zhao Shu speechless.
"Alright, I'm off now." Prince Yong patted Zhao Shu's head, smiled, and turned to leave. He only gave Zhao Shu a chance to say "Father, come back soon" before leaving in a grand procession. The time was too rushed, and it seemed that no one was prepared.
As for Huo Baichuan's younger brother, she had not seen him and did not know when he had entered the capital.
In the evening, Xiao Zhuzi came out of the palace, bringing Xing'er with him. Xing'er was so excited to see Zhao Shu that she kept crying, but Zhao Shu had no mind to listen to her tearful words and took Xiao Zhuzi to the small study.
Upon entering the small study, he said, "Tell me quickly what happened at the morning court session today."
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