Within a few days, following the initial setback of the Whiplash Kingdom, they were forced to retreat directly back to their own territory.
According to reports from scouts, Yelü Hongji had returned to fight for the throne. Seeing that the war was over, Qi Jingxuan had no choice but to return to the capital.
"General, General Jiang Congzhi's performance in this battle was extraordinary. He is a man of great martial arts skills and will surely be a great talent in the future."
"Oh? Tell me in detail!" Qi Jingxuan sat on his horse, looking to be in a very good mood.
"I originally wanted to charge straight in, but General Jiang told me to use a method, to use a string, to make the retreating enemy soldiers fall to the ground one by one. This would buy us time for our ambush. Moreover, during the head-on confrontation, when four or five enemy soldiers surrounded him, he actually flew off his horse and beheaded all four of them with a single sword stroke."
"Truly heroic!"
"General, I feel that your battle tactics are different from before. You used to fight head-on, but now you are using strategy. It seems that General Qi has a worthy successor!"
Qi Jingxuan looked up at the tranquil sky, deep and far-reaching, seemingly endless. The bright moon and twinkling stars were so calm and peaceful, like bright eyes or glittering silver lamps.
It was as if a window had opened in his heart, and he suddenly felt much more at ease.
As soon as they arrived at the city gate of the capital of Jiang State, Eunuch Zhang had been waiting there for a long time.
"General Qi, General Xu, General Jiang! Congratulations on your victorious return!" Eunuch Zhang bowed and said.
Qi Jingxuan smiled slightly, "How have you been?"
Without further ado, Eunuch Zhang opened the imperial edict and began to read it aloud in front of everyone.
Upon seeing Eunuch Zhang produce the imperial edict, everyone knelt down, forming a vast, imposing mass of kneeling soldiers. Except for those remaining at the border, the Qi family army had all returned.
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: It is now known that the Qi family army has defeated the enemy Yelü Qihong and achieved great military exploits. Therefore, each of the leading generals is hereby rewarded with two concubines and countless gold and beauties. It is hoped that you will continue to serve the country in the future. Now that the war has been quelled, it will be spring planting after the New Year. In times of war, you should fight on the battlefield and in times of peace, you should retire to your fields and contribute to our country! So be it! Rise, generals!"
"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
These words shocked all the generals!
His Majesty has never ordered soldiers to retire from their military service. What's going on here?
Only Qi Jingxuan understood that the Jiang Kingdom, having waged war year after year, would likely need two years of recuperation. This suited him perfectly; he had originally planned to study civil administration and research generalship at home, so that he could sharpen his sword and prepare to fight on the battlefield!
"In that case, everyone should take their warhorses home. After fighting for so many years, go home and spend some quality time with your wives and children," Qi Jingxuan said.
The soldiers shouted "Long live the Emperor!" again and again. Who wouldn't want to spend some quality time with their wife and children?
When Qi Jingxuan returned to his residence, the two concubines that the Emperor had promised to bestow had already been delivered. He certainly wouldn't be going there today; how could he disobey the Emperor's will?
"General! You're back!"
"General! You're back! I've missed you so much!"
"General!"
Green Spirit was about to pounce, but was stopped by the old lady's fierce glare.
In the lobby, Qi Jingxuan lay lazily on a chair. It felt so good to be a man, and no one said anything! Looking at the guests who came to offer their congratulations, he felt an even greater sense of accomplishment as a man! Jiang Meng followed Qi Jingxuan around, greeting everyone. The old lady also sat in the lobby, her face beaming with joy.
After the hospitality was completed, a servant from the manor came to report.
"General, both of your concubines are pregnant."
"What?" Qi Jingxuan suddenly realized, could Ruan Yumu's body handle it? But thinking of Ruan Yumu's indifference towards him, he immediately went to visit Liu Ruhua.
Inside Yunxiang Pavilion, Ruan Yumu sat on a recliner, lost in thought. He wondered why the people who had been causing trouble had suddenly disappeared. He figured they must have heard the news of his pregnancy.
There was a knock at the door, and Zi Ling was overjoyed. "Miss, the General must have heard that you are pregnant, so he came to see you as soon as he returned to the manor."
Ruan Yumu gestured for her to open the door.
Zi Ling opened the door, and was greeted by Qiao'er, Chu Yue's personal maid. "You must be Sister Zi Ling. I am Qiao'er, the personal maid of the newly arrived concubine Chu Yue. My mistress asked me to bring some jujube cakes to the concubine, saying that she wants to share in the concubine's good fortune and have a son soon!"
Who is Chu Yue? She came to provoke us as soon as she entered the door.
Chu Yue was naturally the baby-making machine that Jiang Mengyi's good mother found for her.
"Ziling, bring the pastries over." She stood up and walked forward. "Then please thank Concubine Chu for me."
Qiao'er's smile still had a youthful feel to it. She bowed and said, "Then this servant will go back and report. I should also get ready as soon as possible to welcome the General's arrival."
Ruan Yumu was naturally very happy. Promoting the Qi family's lineage was Qi Jingxuan's primary responsibility, and he had done an excellent job in this regard. Chu Yue had no idea that this concubine showed absolutely no jealousy.
As soon as Qiao'er left, Zi Ling snatched the pastries from Ruan Yu Mu's hands and threw them away.
What do you mean by this?
“My girl, we don’t lack food. Even a concubine came to provoke us. Didn’t you realize that?”
"This has nothing to do with me eating pastries!"
"Hmph! Girl, all you know is eating now. You're pregnant and the general hasn't even come to see you since he came back. Don't you want to compete for his favor?" Zi Ling looked at her with a disappointed expression and turned to go wash clothes.
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