Half a month later, the army returned to the imperial city with flags flying and horses' hooves thundering.
Jun Zechen first rewarded the soldiers.
The reward given to the empress was truly extremely heavy.
Today, Anshun read out the imperial edict in a loud voice in front of all the officials in the solemn and dignified Taiji Palace:
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims:
My queen is gentle, dignified and virtuous.
When I went to war against Canglang, she presented the Canglang topographic map to assist the army. Her contribution was invaluable and she was truly as brave as any man.
She was specially granted the title of "Empress Shuntian Huimin" to show her virtue and ability.
The Queen's father, Su Hongyu, raised and educated his daughter in a good way, and worked hard for my country.
Now he is conferred the title of Duke, and is given the name of Duke Jing'an, with a fief of a thousand households, and he will enjoy eternal glory.
The Queen's mother was kind and gentle. She taught her daughter etiquette and raised her daughter with virtue.
Now she is conferred the title of Lady of Rongguo, and is bestowed with a hundred pieces of brocade and ten hu of pearls.
In the battle against Canglang, Su Jingxuan charged into battle, was the bravest among the three armies, and performed outstandingly.
He was promoted to the position of Vice Minister of War, hoping that he would be loyal and brave and make great contributions to the country.
I hereby order you."
Su Hongyu and Su Jingxuan hurried to the front of the hall, knelt down respectfully, put their hands on the ground, and shouted "Gratitude".
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
After Su Jingxuan returned to his seat, Su Hongyu, understanding the righteousness of the matter, continued:
"Your Majesty, I am deeply grateful for your grace and honor.
However, I realize that I am old and my energy is declining. I am afraid that I will not be able to perform the duties of Shangshu Ling and will fail Your Majesty's trust.
Now that my daughter is the empress, and Your Majesty has been so kind to me and my family, I am filled with gratitude.
However, for the sake of the integrity of the court and the smooth running of government affairs, I am willing to resign from the post of Shangshu Ling.
Let capable people take responsibility, share your Majesty's worries, and work for the benefit of the country.
I hope Your Majesty will grant my approval."
In Su Hongyu's opinion, Jingxuan has now entered the officialdom and his official position is not low.
Other members of the Su family have also made achievements in the court. Now the Su family can truly be considered powerful and influential. In addition, the Su family's daughter is the queen, which makes them even more precious.
He was also honored with the title of Duke, and it was time for him to abdicate and make way for someone more capable.
If the Su family becomes too powerful, the officials in the court will also be dissatisfied.
Now, the Su family is full of glory.
Jun Zechen tried to persuade him to stay, but Su Hongyu still insisted, so Jun Zechen agreed.
As an emperor, Jun Zechen likes ministers who know the times and are smart.
It is really great that the Su family can raise children like Yaoyao and Su Jingxuan.
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Kunning Palace.
On the same day, Jun Zechen also issued an imperial decree to confer the title of Princess Qingping on Qi Wanyin, the daughter of the former Champion General.
Su Jingyao knew that Jun Zecheng had this plan before and was not surprised, but she still asked her father about the origins of Princess Qingping.
Former champion general Qi Zhenyue is the empress dowager's younger brother.
Six years ago, when Jun Zechen went on an expedition to the frontier, Qi Zhenyue was among them.
At that time, Qi Zhenyue was fighting against the nomadic people near the Canglang Kingdom. He was careless for a moment and unfortunately died in battle.
Qi Zhenyue had been stationed at the frontier for many years. Although he had a wife and children in Beijing, fate played a trick on him. After saving a Canglang woman, he fell deeply in love with her.
The woman later gave birth to Qi Wanyin, the Princess of Qingping County, for him.
But this Canglang woman is actually the princess of Yuzhou in Canglang Kingdom, and has a noble status.
Naturally, her family would not allow her to fall in love with Qi Zhenyue.
Princess Canglang's father threatened her mother's safety and eventually forced her to return to Canglang Kingdom.
Qi Zhenyue lost his beloved woman and was disheartened and unwilling to return to Beijing.
In desperation, he sent his daughter back to the capital.
However, as a prominent family, the Qi family has strict rules and does not recognize Qi Wanyin's identity at all.
So she begged the Queen Mother, who was the Queen at the time, to take care of her.
But the Queen Mother was a person who attached great importance to family background, and she was quite dissatisfied with the fact that the Canglang woman seduced her brother and gave birth to a daughter.
However, since she was her brother's daughter after all, the Queen Mother would naturally not treat Qi Wanyin too badly, but her attitude was not close to her.
When Jun Zechen was seventeen years old, he returned from the battle and brought back the sad news that Qi Zhenyue had died in battle.
Qi Wanyin also left the palace at that time and returned to Canglang and her mother.
She was only fourteen years old at that time, and she had been in Canglang for six years. Now she is twenty years old.
After Su Jingyao found out about Qi Wanyin's life experience, she thought about the different expression on Jun Zechen's face when he talked about this woman before.
I don't believe at all that there is no conflict between Qi Wanyin and Jun Zechen.
Did Qi Wanyin leave the capital because her father died in battle?
Or is it because Jun Zechen married Ling Yue?
What's more, she is already twenty years old and still unmarried.
Su Jingyao sat on the couch, supporting her chin with one hand and narrowing her eyes slightly.
While he was lost in deep thought about Qi Wanyin, Miaoyun walked in briskly with a bright smile on her face.
"Master, after the morning court session ended today, the eldest son was appointed Minister of War and summoned by His Majesty to the Palace of Heavenly Purity."
Miaoyun bowed slightly.
"Someone just reported that the eldest son wants to see you and is waiting for you at Qianyuan Gate."
Miaoyun said this with a hint of joy in her eyes.
"Then let's go, don't keep my brother waiting too long."
When Su Jingyao heard the news, she instantly became energetic.
Then he put down the hand that was supporting his chin and stood up neatly.
Soon, Su Jingyao's phoenix chariot arrived at Qianyuan Gate.
Su Jingxuan had been waiting here for a long time. He was dressed in court robes and stood as straight as a pine tree.
But his face is a lot darker than before.
Su Jingyao sat in the phoenix chariot and saw that her brother had become much darker. She couldn't help but hold her forehead.
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