Chapter 457: I’m afraid I won’t be able to call her “old mother” anymore
Qin Zhaoyue's small nostrils twitched slightly, her long eyelashes trembled like butterfly wings, and she opened her eyes drowsily.
There is... the aroma of food, which penetrates into the nose.
After rubbing my sleepy eyes, my vision gradually became clear. The first thing that caught my eye was the figure standing guard at the head of the bed.
"Who are you, beautiful lady?"
"woke up."
Qin Zhaoyue took a closer look and instantly regained consciousness. He blurted out:
"Queen Mother? No... Where did you get this skin done? Did you have surgery?"
Her eyes widened in surprise, and even with a hint of inquiry, as if she wanted to get closer to take a closer look.
Qin Minghuang: “…”
What kind of knife? She didn't react to the strange wording for a moment.
But seeing the genuine shock on Xiaoliu's face, a woman's love of beauty still made her feel a little proud in her heart.
After waking up, she looked at herself in the bronze mirror again and again.
The body was filled with vitality, not only did the chronic illness disappear, but the skin also glowed with incredible radiance, which was many times better than the effect of drinking those health teas before.
Her skin is now firm, moisturized, smooth and flawless. No one would doubt that she is less than 30 years old.
The feeling of being exhausted by countless memorials and government affairs in the past was swept away, and I felt light and comfortable all over.
There is even a heroic impulse to work hard for the country for another fifty years without any problem.
Qin Zhaoyue was still a little sleepy and asked with a yawn, "How long have I slept?"
"One day and one night. Get up and eat something first. You can sleep anytime you want now."
Qin Zhaoyue's mouth immediately couldn't help but curl up into a big grin.
He stretched out his body happily, and his joints made slight sounds.
Although I got enough sleep, my body was still lazy and felt soft and comfortable.
I still feel a little sleepy, but the strong protest from my empty stomach obviously prevails.
Since she didn't have a personal maid with her, it was naturally impossible for His Majesty to personally help her wash and dress.
Qin Zhaoyue washed her face with the clean water in the basin, secretly lamenting the passage of time.
How long had it been? Less than half a year, and she was already feeling a bit unaccustomed to not having anyone around to serve her.
It is indeed easy to go from frugality to luxury...
The table outside was already filled with exquisite dishes, and the inn had shown off its signature skills, filling the air with aroma.
Qin Zhaoyue and his old mother... No, looking at their current condition, the word "old" can no longer be used to describe them.
If the two of them went out together, they would probably be mistaken for sisters.
In short, mother and daughter sat opposite each other.
Qin Zhaoyue immediately joined the battle, eating with relish and in a rather unrestrained manner.
Qin Minghuang looked at her wolfing down the food and shook his head, but a genuine smile appeared in his eyes.
The only person in the world who dared to dine at the same table with her and completely disregard etiquette was probably Xiaoliu.
Because she had ascended the throne when Xiaoliu was young, it had been a long time since she had such an easy time getting along with him, and her heart couldn't help but soften a little.
"Eat slowly. No one's competing with you for it. If it's not enough, there's plenty in the kitchen."
Now, there are only four of them living in the entire inn, and it is very quiet.
"Hmm..." Qin Zhaoyue responded vaguely, his cheeks were stuffed so hard that it was impossible to hear what he said clearly.
After finally swallowing the food in her mouth, she finally had time to care about the business:
"Queen Mother, what is the situation outside now?"
"Thanks to you, Suzaku South Road has been completely recovered and the rebels have been eliminated..."
Qin Minghuang had already learned the general idea from Chu Xinglan, plus the latest news sent back by Xuanji Guard today, but when Qin Minghuang said it in person, he still found it a little hard to believe.
During the time I was in a coma, everything that happened seemed like a dream.
Not only did he deal with the rebels in the South Suzaku Road, he also "uprooted" the backup plans set up by the aristocratic families, and "incidentally" started negotiations with Southern Xinjiang, making it possible to incorporate it into the territory of Dagan.
The person who drove all these shocking reversals was the daughter who had just woken up and was eating food without any image.
From the time she arrived at the Baiyue Protectorate to the time she decided on the overall situation, it only took one night.
Afterwards, Meng Jian led his troops forward, and everything fell into place naturally.
All the mid-level and above officers of the rebel army have been beheaded, and the 10,000 private soldiers recruited by the aristocratic families have been disbanded and reorganized.
Those registered are all criminals. If they show any unusual behavior, they and their families will face catastrophic disaster.
Military pay will be reduced by half, and no further incidents will occur in the short term.
If there are any changes in the war in the north, these troops can be transferred north at any time, not to mention that they have obtained 30,000 to 40,000 sets of ready-made armor and weapons for free.
Not to mention the huge amount of silver bills and valuables seized from the secret strongholds of the aristocratic families, which is enough to fill the national treasury in an instant. Many people-friendly policies that have been shelved due to insufficient financial resources can be reconsidered.
Xuanji Guard Captain Lingduo has re-established the intelligence network in the southern part of Zhuque Road, while Captain Zhuyou, with her clear instructions, went to conduct detailed negotiations with the leaders of the tribes in southern Xinjiang.
If all goes well, a preliminary trade agreement may be reached before winter.
The tribes in southern Xinjiang will have ample supplies this winter, and the furs and wild delicacies they have stored can be exchanged for winter necessities.
With stable transactions as the bond, we may be able to gradually bring people from southern Xinjiang to our side.
Think about the vast territory of southern Xinjiang, its rich resources, potential population and young and strong labor force... All this turned around, from the time she was poisoned and unconscious to the moment she was sober and in control of the situation, only eight days had passed, eight days!
One day, Xiaoliu was still in a coma, and Meng Jian and Xuanji Wei took over and consolidated the good situation she had earned.
As for herself, not only did she get rid of the poison and recover from her serious injuries, but her body also had more vitality than before, and she naturally advanced to the Divine Martial Realm.
Qin Minghuang looked at his daughter who was eating happily across from him, feeling a lot of emotions in his heart, and couldn't help but mention the matter of improving his cultivation.
Qin Zhaoyue was a little surprised, but just nodded, not too surprised.
After I detoxified my elder sister, didn’t she immediately advance two levels?
This vitality poison seems like a special "promotion pill" with extremely severe side effects, but extremely amazing rewards after success.
[No wonder my skin is so good. It turns out that reaching the Divine Martial Realm has a miraculous effect on beauty and nourishment? Why didn't I notice it...?
Oh, by the way, I’m still young and have a good foundation, no wonder I didn’t notice it.
Tsk tsk tsk... I'm afraid I won't be able to call her "old mother" anymore.]
Qin Minghuang's lips curled up into a very subtle arc without any expression.
Qin Zhaoyue devoured the meal in no time and was very satisfied. Her belly was slightly bulging and she leaned lazily back in the chair, holding her stomach.
She felt sleepy again, but the laziness after having a full stomach made her not want to go back to bed immediately.
Simply put, I ate too much.
Qin Minghuang immediately made a suggestion: "If you still don't want to sleep, would you like to accompany the Queen Mother for a walk and some fresh air?"
"Okay." Qin Zhaoyue thought about it and nodded in agreement.
As soon as the two walked out of the room, they ran into Jiang Wuya and Chu Xinglan who seemed to be passing by.
Qin Zhaoyue immediately waved enthusiastically, a smile on her face: "Senior Brother! Senior Sister!"
After sharing life and death in the South, the two of them were a great help.
Qin Zhaoyue is a person who knows how to repay kindness, so there is nothing wrong with accepting the title of "Junior Sister".
Jiang Wuya immediately responded with an undisguised smile: "Junior Sister! Are you awake?"
Chu Xinglan was much more reserved. He just nodded slightly and said calmly, "Your Highness."
So the four of them left the inn together and strolled along the streets of Meiling County.
Everyone changed into ordinary people's cloth clothes, but their temperament could not be completely concealed.
Qin Zhaoyue secretly glanced at the queen mother beside him, and his guess was confirmed.
When the two of them walked together, they looked like a pair of sisters. This feeling... was really strange.
There are still a large number of imperial guards stationed in Meiling County, which are the 5,000 soldiers who arrived later.
Who could have imagined that this fresh force, originally prepared to undertake the heavy task of attacking the enemy, would arrive when the battle was already over.
Now they are resting here for a while and will return to the capital soon.
While strolling, Qin Minghuang spoke seemingly casually, but his eyes held a subtle hint of deep meaning:
"Zhao Yue, after all this, what do you want to do in the future?"
"As for me..." Qin Zhaoyue drew out his words, looking at the sky at the end of the street that was dyed red by the sunset, as if he was thinking about this problem seriously.
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