Li Qiji was waiting to make his move in the evening, but now it's not even evening yet!
At the entrance of the military camp in Sailing County, someone drove over with three sheep and three cows, followed by Guan Zhiyue and Bilian swaggering along.
The soldiers guarding the gate were bewildered when they saw what was going on. What were these? Weren't these Turkic cattle and sheep? How did they end up in their Nanding Kingdom?
"Who goes there?" the soldiers upstairs asked.
Guan Zhiyue looked up at the soldiers guarding the city gate and said in a calm tone, "I am the Empress of Nan Ding Kingdom."
Upon hearing this, all the soldiers guarding the city gate looked down. They saw Guan Zhiyue raising her head proudly, allowing the soldiers on the city wall to look her over at will, as if she were looking at others rather than others looking at her.
A general waved to a soldier, and the last soldier leaned his red-tasseled spear against the city wall and ran wildly toward the military camp.
These soldiers had never seen the Empress before, so they didn't know what she looked like. Now, suddenly someone appeared claiming to be the Empress. If they got it wrong, they would lose their heads.
Guan Zhiyue wasn't in a hurry. She had already arrived safely at the city gate, so what was there to rush about?
Guan Chengheng was the first to receive the news and the first to rush out towards the city gate, because his beloved sister had finally returned from the Turks, and naturally he wanted to see if it was true.
"Ah!!! Yue'er, it really is you!"
"Deputy General Liu, open the city gate quickly! Open the city gate quickly!" Guan Chengheng shouted as he ran.
Guan Zhiyue stood smiling in the snow-covered landscape, wearing a mink coat and leather boots that wouldn't get wet.
"Second brother, are you alright?" Guan Zhiyue looked at Guan Chengheng running towards her, her voice soft but carrying a hint of joy.
"Yue'er, it really is you!" Guan Chengheng was extremely excited and hugged Guan Zhiyue tightly. Even though they were in the freezing cold and at the city gate, this was his sister!
Why did his sister have to suffer so much? Why was she kidnapped?
Why couldn't I protect her? My silly little sister!
Guan Zhiyue was pulled into Guan Chengheng's arms and pressed down hard as if he wanted to meld her into his chest.
"Yue'er, your brother is useless! He's made you suffer."
Guan Zhiyue felt like she was being strangled so badly she could barely breathe; it was incredibly painful.
"Second brother, let go of me! You're choking me to death." Guan Zhiyue gently pushed Guan Chengheng, who then released her.
Guan Zhiyue was suddenly pulled into another broad and warm embrace before she could even react!
A voice above her head said something that showed great concern for her.
"Yue'er, are you alright? It's all my fault, I failed to protect you properly," Guan Chengzhuo said anxiously.
Guan Zhiyue nudged her older brother, her eyes suddenly filling with tears, her little nose turning bright red. Through Guan Chengzhuo's armpit, she saw Guan Hongsheng standing behind her, tears streaming down his face.
"Dad~~"
"Oh, Yue'er, Father, Father, Father is so sorry for you, and for your mother too. You've suffered so much because of Father!" Guan Hongsheng opened his arms to Guan Zhiyue and said very gently.
Guan Zhiyue obediently threw herself into Guan Hongsheng's arms, wrapped her arms around her father's waist, gently rested her face on his chest, and said affectionately, "Father, Yue'er is very good. I can see many things with Father and I haven't suffered!"
"Thank you, Father, for bringing Yue'er to the border."
Guan Hongsheng was so moved by Guan Zhiyue's words that he burst into tears, feeling no shame whatsoever.
"Father, look, these are the cattle and sheep that the Turkic King gave me. They are so delicious!" Guan Zhiyue said, pointing to the cattle and sheep.
Guan Hongsheng held his daughter's hand and said very gently, "How could that old Turkic thief give you these things, Yue'er?"
Guan Zhiyue said proudly, "Because this is my daughter, she gave him the idea. Besides, my daughter signed some peace treaties for us!"
Upon hearing his daughter's words, Guan Hongsheng proudly patted Guan Zhiyue's hand and said, "Hahaha, she truly is a daughter of a military family! My children, Guan Hongsheng's children, should be so brave and resourceful!"
"Come on, get on my back, Daddy will carry you back. It's snowing, so your shoes won't get wet." Guan Hongsheng said, bending down to stand in front of Guan Zhiyue.
Guan Zhiyue said shyly, "Dad, your daughter is so grown up now, isn't it inappropriate for you to carry her?"
Guan Hongsheng pouted and said, "There's no need for so much trouble. I'm carrying my own daughter on my back. If anyone dares to say a word against it, Daddy will take care of them with his big knife!"
"Hehe, Father is still as mighty and strong as ever!"
"Absolutely!"
Guan Zhiyue didn't hesitate and immediately jumped onto her father's broad back, hooking her left arm around his neck and raising her right arm high, as if she were riding a horse.
In Guan Zhiyue's memory, which is also the original owner's memory, there is a scene of Guan Hongsheng carrying her and running happily. At this moment, his most beloved daughter has become someone else, and her soul has been replaced, but his love for her only increases!
"Dad, thank you for raising the three of us all these years!" Guan Zhiyue whispered on her father's back.
Upon hearing Guan Zhiyue's words, Guan Hongsheng paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Father, it is only right that we raised you. There is no need for thanks. I only wish you peace and happiness!"
The family walked slowly towards the military camp. After receiving the news, Li Qiji also hurried towards the entrance of the military camp.
"Yue'er~~~" Li Qiji called out as he looked at Guan Zhiyue, who was being carried on his back.
Guan Zhiyue slid off her father's back and looked at Li Qiji, who was standing at the entrance of the military camp, only five meters away from her, with a shocked expression.
"Your Majesty, what brings you here?"
Li Qiji strode over and looked at the girl standing gracefully in the snow. This was the girl he had been longing for day and night! This was the girl he had missed for so long!
"I was worried about you, so I came!"
In an instant, everyone understood and moved aside, determined not to be a third wheel or witness their lovey-dovey moments.
"Yue'er, may I hug you?" Li Qiji walked up to Guan Zhiyue and said gently.
Guan Zhiyue nodded gently, "Mm!"
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