Meng Yue really didn't understand. It wasn't a big deal, so why was the Emperor so angry?
Meng Yue only breathed a sigh of relief when Steward Li arrived.
When the Emperor is angry, it takes Chief Eunuch Li to persuade him.
Steward Li replied with a smile:
"Your Majesty, the marriage between the Second Young Master Gu and Miss Wen has been arranged. I personally went to Datong and, as you instructed, promoted General Wen and bestowed upon her a python robe."
"General Wen, with tears in his eyes, patted his chest and pledged his loyalty, saying that his life belonged to the Emperor."
At this point, Steward Li paused and then said, "As for Deputy Commander Ma of Dushi Camp, I also gave him a verbal commendation."
Deputy Commander Ma entrusted this old servant to look after Miss Ma.
Lu Xingjian's expression did not soften in the slightest; he narrowed his eyes slightly.
He cannot do without these border generals at the moment, so he has no choice but to bestow upon them official titles, honors, and various favors.
The goal is to completely reverse the corruption within the border troops.
If he doesn't deliberately show favor, it's not impossible that these people might turn on him and let the Tatars, who are eyeing the pass with covetous intent, in.
Chief Steward Li's voice became very soft: "Did Her Majesty the Empress make things difficult for Miss Ma?"
With the Emperor and Miss Ma's relationship still unspoken, the Ma family is now eager to exert their influence in the palace.
Whoever gives birth to the eldest son of the emperor, the future crown prince, will have decades of wealth and honor just around the corner.
The Ma family is a family of military generals.
It's not impossible that he could one day hold military power in the capital and wield immense influence like the Marquis of Huichang in the past.
Chief Steward Li's trip to the frontier was very fruitful.
The money the Ma family gave him was enough for him to live comfortably for several lifetimes.
Lu Xingjian snorted coldly: "Don't mention her, it makes me furious."
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