Two days later, the capital, thousands of miles away, received a battle report from General Gan from the northern border.
Deputy General Gu Tingye penetrated the Northern Frontier King's tent and led 500 men to attack the Northern Frontier royal family at night. They captured the Northern Frontier King and Queen alive, and also sent the head of the Northern Frontier Crown Prince, Haqi, back to the capital.
In addition, the second and third princes of Northern Frontier were beheaded that night, and the princess of Northern Frontier disappeared.
Sheng Huairen and Beijiang trotted all the way to Minglan's courtyard. When he saw Minglan, his smile deepened. He waved and said to Minglan, "Today's news is more than worth a cup of tea."
Minglan smiled sweetly, bowed and said, "Grandfather, since you are here, your granddaughter will naturally order some tea for you."
After a while, Minglan sat down quietly and ordered tea. After a series of smooth movements, she picked up the tea with both hands and handed it to Sheng Huairen respectfully.
With a smile on his face, Sheng Huairen took the teacup from his beloved granddaughter and took a sip, finding it exceptionally sweet. He finally revealed the secret he had kept secret for so long and said, "Well done, Erlang of the Gu family! You've carried out a surprise attack on the northern border and returned victorious in just one day!"
Minglan shook herself, looked up at Sheng Huairen, and asked, "Grandfather, did Brother Ye really, really win?"
Sheng Huairen stroked his beard and said, "Of course. Today, His Majesty announced the battle report to the public. I was so happy that I shouted "good" three times."
Minglan stood up all of a sudden, and returned to her usual lively self. She raised her hands high, jumped, and shouted, "Brother Ye, good job!"
Sheng Huairen smiled helplessly and did not accuse Minglan of anything wrong. His granddaughter was truly the kind of woman described in books, quiet as a virgin and agile as a rabbit.
Soon, Xu Wen also came over. After hearing the news about Gu Tingye, she nodded repeatedly and said, "I was not wrong about him. It's worth it for Ming girl to worship the Buddha every day."
This sentence made Minglan blush and she hid behind Haishi, not daring to show her face. This made the whole family burst into laughter, and Haishi also chuckled with her handkerchief.
Sheng Shu was kept by the emperor for an hour before returning home. After returning, she said during dinner, "Madam, why don't you and mother go to the Ningyuan Marquis' Mansion this afternoon? We should also congratulate the in-laws on their happy event."
Hai nodded and said, "Yes, my husband, I have the same idea."
Xu Wen picked up some seared lamb for Minglan and nodded, saying, "Well, I'll look at the gift list again later."
Minglan buried her head in her meal, knowing that this matter was not her turn. Ever since her engagement, Minglan could no longer go to the Ningyuan Marquis's mansion, as she used to go every three or five days.
Before dinner, Minglan had already written a letter to be sent to Northern Xinjiang. She didn't know when Gu Tingye would receive it. Perhaps, by the time the letter was sent, Gu Tingye would have already returned to Beijing.
Minglan, lying on Xiaotao's back, thought about all sorts of things for a while. Finally, she couldn't resist the sleepiness and fell into a deep sleep in a short while.
Gu Tingye actually received Minglan's letter. Because the Northern Frontier royal family was overthrown overnight, it also led to civil unrest in the Northern Frontier Kingdom. During this turbulent time, General Gan and Gu Tingye naturally had to guard the border.
Just when Gu Tingye was thinking about Minglan, the heartless little girl, and how he had written so many letters back to Beijing but Minglan had not replied to any of them, his subordinates delivered Minglan's letter.
After receiving Minglan's letter, which was written in elegant handwriting, "From Gu Tingye himself," Gu Tingye's originally cold face softened instantly, like ice and snow melting.
After waving away everyone, Gu Tingye whistled with a smile on his face, and then opened the envelope.
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