The Grand Secretary’s Pampered Wife

Chapter 530 Returning and Recognizing (Part 2)

Returning with the soldiers of the three armies were the carriage of Lord Hou and the carriage of Princess Ning'an.

Old Hou Ye's limbs were broken, even if Gu Jiao was able to connect them, he didn't recover so quickly. After entering Beijing, he went back to Hou's mansion directly.

Gu Changqing and Tang Yueshan escorted Princess Ning'an's car into the palace.

The emperor was very excited, not only excited for the triumphant return of the three armies, but also excited that Princess Ning'an, who had been separated from him for so many years, finally returned to his side.

The emperor first went to the imperial study to meet Tang Yueshan, Gu Changqing and the other generals, and praised them for their performance in this battle without hesitation: "...after the court, I will reward you all!"

It is a major event to issue a decree to award meritorious officials. It is related to the hearts of the people and the prestige of the royal family and Zhao Kingdom.

"I don't dare to claim credit!" Tang Yueshan cupped his hands and said solemnly, "Your army defeated Yecheng and caused nearly ten thousand losses to the imperial army. I am guilty of this crime. Your Majesty please punish me!"

After he finished speaking, he lifted his hem and knelt down.

The emperor walked around the desk, came to him personally and helped him up, saying: "There is no need for the generalissimo, victory or defeat is a common matter in military affairs, not to mention that the remnants of the previous dynasty deliberately set up an ambush. The army will actually invade the northern border of Zhao Kingdom."

If Marquis Xuan Ping was here, this matter might have passed. Marquis Xuan Ping has a thick skin, and he is not ashamed to lose a battle. Tang Yueshan couldn't get over this hurdle in his heart.

He couldn't accept his defeat.

He felt ashamed.

The emperor has a headache, how can he punish him? Tang Yueshan did lose in Yecheng, but it was 10,000 troops against Chen Guo's 80,000 troops. Who would win?

The emperor wants to scold Tang Yueshan, are you too conceited, why do you think that 10,000 against 80,000 should not be lost? Do you think you are Xuanyuan Li, God of War in Yan Kingdom?

Xuan Pinghou didn't even dare to boast so much.

But it is good for the emperor to think about these words in his heart, and it is inappropriate to really say them.

In the past few days, he has been thinking about how his mother employs people, and he has figured out many things. For example, Tang Yueshan's arrogance seems to him to be worthwhile.

Tang Yueshan's conceit comes with actions, not words. He will work hard for it, and he will demand himself more strictly.

Tang Yueshan contributed a lot to why the archers of the Tang family were famous in the six countries, even as famous as the archers of the Yan country.

"Hey, there's no need for punishment. Aiqing has just made great achievements. If I punish you at this time, wouldn't it chill the hearts of the soldiers of the three armies and the people of the world?"

Tang Yueshan said sadly: "I am ashamed of this! Please punish me, Your Majesty!"

Gu Changqing said flatly: "Marshal Tang, please don't embarrass Your Majesty.

You are a meritorious official, and His Majesty's punishment for you was not done by Ming Jun. If you really blame yourself, it is better to receive the punishment yourself, I think Jiaojiao's needle punishment is not bad. "

Tang Yueshan shut up instantly——

Coming out of the palace, the two each mounted their own horses.

Gu Changqing was about to ride his horse away when Tang Yueshan suddenly stopped him: "Your mother's business, you'd better take care of it."

Gu Changqing frowned and looked at him.

Tang Yueshan said: "Your mother is from the Ling family, if she is a meticulous worker, haven't you considered that the Ling family may also be a meticulous worker?"

Gu Changqing was silent for a moment, and said: "My grandfather also suspected this possibility, but he has been at Cha Ling's house all these years, and he has not found out any information. I only know that my mother was lost when she was very young, and she was only found out a year later. get back."

Tang Yueshan asked suspiciously: "You mean that the daughter of the Ling family has changed at that time? Someone who looks similar - your mother?"

Gu Changqing nodded: "From the evidence my grandfather has, this is the most reasonable possibility."

Tang Yueshan tugged on the rein: "I advise you to keep an eye on the Ling family, not afraid of ten thousand, just in case. Now that I know your secret, I can be considered half of your accomplice, so don't implicate me."

Gu Changqing said lightly: "One day, you just pretend not to know."

Tang Yueshan said hehe: "Then who can guarantee that you won't bite me out?"

Gu Changqing ignored him and rode away directly.

Tang Yueshan tutted and shook his head: "Young man, you have a really bad temper."

Just at this time, several palace servants carried the purchased things back to the palace, and accidentally bumped into Tang Yueshan's horse, and the horse screamed in surprise.

Tang Yueshan was furious on the spot: "Don't you have eyes! Are you looking for death!"

Palace man: "..."

On the way back, Gu Zhangqing did seriously consider the situation Tang Yueshan mentioned. He ignored Tang Yueshan because he and Gu Chengfeng would never bite Tang Yueshan out unless Tang Yueshan betrayed them first.

During these days in the frontier fortress, his grandfather mentioned many damn things to him.

His grandfather was also worried that the Ling family may have hidden other secrets, so he has been secretly investigating the Ling family for these years, but nothing has been found.

On the contrary, there were a few servant girls with dirty hands and feet in the mansion. After the matter of Concubine Jing was exposed, my grandfather found out and dealt with them one by one.

In his opinion, it is unlikely that the Ling family has problems.

It's just that Tang Yueshan is right in sailing for ten thousand years with care, and it's not bad to be more careful.

After Gu Changqing returned to the mansion, he asked a few secret guards to watch the Ling family secretly, and then went to pay Mrs. Gu and Gu Houye a greeting.

But on the other hand, the emperor went to Renshou Palace immediately after seeing Tang Yueshan and Gu Changqing and his party.

He met Princess Ning'an who had been away for many years in the Nuan Pavilion of Renshou Palace. Princess Ning'an was still wearing the clothes of the frontier fortress. Just after meeting the Empress Dowager Zhuang, her eyes were red and there were still tears in her eyes.

Twenty years have passed, and she is no longer the charming young girl she was at the beginning. She has become a married woman, and the years and the wind and sand of the frontier fortress have ruthlessly left marks on her face.

She was haggard and emaciated.

The emperor almost dared not recognize her.

What about the gorgeous Ning An?

What about that innocent and carefree sister?

What about the little girl who held his arm and always scolded him coquettishly for not spending more time with her?

gone.

there is none left.

The hardships she endured in the frontier fortress were all written on her face. Don't say that she is a royal princess, I'm afraid she might think it is some folk woman.

The emperor's heart hurt like a needle prick!

Empress Dowager Zhuang's calm temperament did not hold back her red eyes.

"Your Majesty..." Princess Ning An choked up and knelt down to the emperor.

The emperor supported her to prevent her from kneeling: "Get up!"

Princess Ning'an shook her head with tears in her eyes, and insisted on kneeling down: "This kneeling is the right thing to do, Ning'an is guilty... Ning'an has eyes but no eyes...married to someone who is not human...leading wolves into the house...caused such war and conflict for the people of Zhao Kingdom and the frontier fortress... Unexpected misfortune...it's all Ning An's fault...Ning An deserves death..."

Her tears fell in big drops, splashing on her wrinkled dress and on the bare floor.

The emperor held her shoulders tightly, his throat was sore: "Stop talking...you stop talking..."

Princess Ning An couldn't hide her self-reproach: "Ning An wants to say! The queen mother and His Majesty have repeatedly obstructed Ning An... Ning An insisted on going her own way... Ning An didn't listen to the Queen Mother and Your Majesty... Ning An's death is not a pity..."

The emperor looked at Ning An's tears and felt like a knife was twisting his heart: "You are my sister! I don't allow you to say such things! What happened back then is over, and it's not your fault that you were used by others... You must not Blame it on yourself...My mother and I have never blamed you...Don't despise yourself...Get up!"

The emperor forcibly pulled Princess Ning'an up.

Princess Ning'an burst into tears.

The emperor looked at the twelve or thirteen-year-old boy sitting in the wheelchair, his eyes moved slightly, and asked, "This is..."

Princess Ning'an turned her head, choked up and said to the young man, "Xian'er, see your uncle soon."

Compared with Princess Ning'an's collapse, Huangfuxian seemed much calmer, he didn't shed a single tear, and he didn't see any sentimentality or excitement of reunion.

He just looked straight at the emperor, as if he didn't know that it was rude to look directly at him like this.

"uncle."

he cried nonchalantly.

This greeting was neither warm nor respectful, and no matter whether as an uncle or a king of a country, the emperor could not be satisfied with this greeting.

However, the emperor has always been tolerant towards Princess Ning'an, so he didn't care about Huangfu Xian's faux pas.

The emperor's eyes fell on Huangfu Xian's wheelchair, and asked: "What's wrong with Xian'er's leg? Is it injured? Has it been sent to the imperial doctor?"

"Chi~" Huangfu Xian smiled coldly.

"Xian'er!" Princess Ning'an looked serious, "Don't be rude to Your Majesty!"