Chapter 604: Rewards Based on Merit

As Gu Qingquan and a group of palace maids carrying Xue Sha arrived at Yuxiu Palace, they saw Si Linglong hurriedly bringing people out again.

Just as she was returning to the palace, Si Linglong remembered that although she had told the Queen Mother that she would take full responsibility and not anger the palace maids, the Queen Mother did not give a clear promise. She was worried that the palace maids who stayed in the Lianrui Palace would suffer, so she thought about going back to get them back. However, before she even left the house, everyone had returned safe and sound.

"Are you all back? The Queen Mother didn't punish you, did she?" Si Linglong asked with concern. Even though she was not a native, she knew that today's incident was so serious and all the palace maids had violated the palace rules.

She might be given a lighter sentence because she has A Yue protecting her, but the palace maids might not be so. If the empress dowager attacks them again after she leaves, Si Linglong would be guilty.

When the palace servants saw their queen's concerned look, they felt that today's fight was worth it, and they all laughed and shook their heads.

Shu Hong pointed at Xue Sha who was held in Concubine Quan's arms and said, "Thanks to the young lady, you have saved us from being caned by the Queen Mother."

Si Linglong followed her gaze and looked at the chubby girl in Gu Qingquan's arms, feeling a little surprised.

【Is it because of the snow? Are you sure you are right?】

Compared to Xue Sha, Si Linglong is obviously more confident in her sister Quan's status in front of the Queen Mother.

Perhaps it was because Si Linglong's questioning look was too obvious, Xue Shan, who had been lazily leaning on Gu Qingquan's arm, suddenly became alert, with a look of dissatisfaction on his face.

"What's that look in your eyes? Don't you believe how powerful I am?"

He then accused her, "You asked me to help you fight, but you don't believe in my strength!"

She is a hero!

Didn’t you see that Quanquan came back personally carrying her?

This is the treatment that meritorious officials deserve!

Xue Sha subconsciously concealed the truth that she was crying about foot pain on the road and refused to walk, insisting that Gu Qingquan carry her back.

Si Linglong was suddenly accused and was a little confused. When the group returned to the inner hall, she heard Shu Hong talk about the Queen Mother's punishment and Xue Sha's clever roundabout way to save the country.

Si Linglong is an incredible person.

My first reaction was, [Snow Killer actually has such a brain! ]

Then, he quickly took her from Sister Quan's arms, hugged her and kissed her soft cheeks twice, while praising her generously.

"Killing is awesome!"

Xue Sha was coaxed into submission in an instant. If she had had a tail at this moment, she would have been able to fly up vigorously.

Isn't she just great!

After Si Linglong kissed the man, she looked at Shu Hong and the palace maids waiting below.

Today, almost everyone had bruises on their faces. After all, there were many more people in Lianrui Palace than them.

She knew very well that she had not suffered any loss today. The maids of Lianrui Palace had not even touched her sleeve. Apart from Lie Yi's secret attack, it was mostly the credit of this group of people. She immediately turned around and instructed Shuhong,

"Go to my private vault and take out eight hundred taels of silver. Send four hundred taels to the Empress Dowager's palace to redeem the thirty canes you received. The remaining four hundred taels will be distributed among the people as a reward from me."

Si Linglong said, and then turned to the dozen or so palace maids in front of her who looked ferocious, "In addition, I will also make up for the deducted monthly salary from your private treasury later. I will remember your protection of me today, and I will protect you as long as you are still my Yuxiu Palace members in the future."

Having said that, he felt his sleeve being pulled by Xue Sha in his arms, so he added, "Even if I can't protect you, you still have Miss Sha Sha to protect you."

Xue Sha immediately raised his double chins with satisfaction.

The palace ladies in front of him couldn't help but laugh out loud.

They were already grateful when they heard that the empress was giving them money to redeem their caning penalties, but they didn't expect that in addition to the money for redeeming their caning penalties, the deducted monthly salary would also be made up, and there would even be additional rewards. How could they not be overjoyed?

For a moment, no one cared whether they were bruised or not, and they all kowtowed to express their gratitude happily.

"Thank you, Madam. We will follow your lead."

If the Queen wants to fight again in the future, they will come back!