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Chapter 53 A Lifetime of Glory and Peace (22)

Gu Changjin kept Princess Rong'an's absence from the capital very well hidden. Apart from those in her palace, almost no one knew about it. In addition, Gu Changjin found a pretext to confine her to her quarters, so although no one had seen Princess Rong'an for many days, no one suspected anything.

Shen Yingxue did come over a few times using this matter as an excuse, but unfortunately Gu Changjin was a blockhead and didn't understand women's hearts at all.

It's a pity, even the little eunuch standing nearby could see through Miss Shen's thoughts.

Nangong Yu had been absent from court for several days due to illness. With the border war in full swing, many officials submitted memorials urging Gu Changjin to show courtesy and let Nangong Yu go. Although he ignored them all, the number of memorials submitted never decreased.

Since the matter of the barbarians, as described in Li Xuanxin's letter, was almost resolved, Gu Changjin also wanted Rong'an to return to the capital as soon as possible. This would both dispel the rumors and, since Rong'an was on the border, he had not informed the court officials about the progress of the war.

This will prevent some people from finding out and sending someone to investigate the facts.

Nangong Yu's henchmen were all eliminated in one fell swoop this time, so he was unaware of the current situation on the border, but it was probably not much better.

He had fought against the barbarians for three to five years, so he could say he understood them.

Although the Wei army had many soldiers, the barbarians were cunning and scheming, so they were easily taken advantage of.

He was able to avoid losses on the battlefield because he understood them. Now that he's gone, the Great Wei will definitely be severely weakened.

He waited, knowing that Gu Changjin would eventually come begging to him.

He will then seek retribution for all the suffering he and Zhao Di endured.

What he did not deny was that the country was indeed peaceful and prosperous during Gu Changjin's reign, much better than the previous emperor's time. However, the more peaceful and prosperous the country was, the less opportunity military generals had to use their talents.

His eyes were cold; as long as Gu Changjin brought up the tiger tally, he would forgive and forget.

Because of years of fighting, Nangong's father is now bedridden and in poor health. When he learned that his father had given away the tiger tally and broken off the engagement for a village woman, he was so angry that he almost died and could only be kept alive by taking medicine every day.

Therefore, Nangong treated Hong Zhaodi with utter contempt.

Their family still lives there, but since they aren't proper masters, they all like to put on airs, so many maids and servants deliberately avoid them.

The only people who came were Hong Zhaodi's parents, her three unmarried older sisters, and her precious son.

Her parents were both envious and worried about this immense wealth, fearing that they would lose it all. So they discussed with Hong Zhaodi the possibility of giving all three of her older sisters to Nangong Yu as concubines.

Hong Zhaodi was stunned. She was anxious when others tried to send women into the mansion, but her own parents should have been helping her instead of harming her.

They still couldn't reach an agreement, but Hong Zhaodi promised to help her sisters find talented young men here to be their wives. They exchanged glances and agreed.

Before she could tell Nangong Yu about it, news came from outside.

Princess Rong'an has rendered meritorious service in repelling the enemy and is now returning to the court to receive a title.

This time, Shen Yun's journey back was quite long. After all, with Li Xuan around, she couldn't let Gou Za cheat. Thinking of this, she looked at him with hatred in her eyes.

Li Xuan seemed to sense something. He turned around, stroking his smooth chin, his heart pounding. "The princess is looking at me like this, but is there something wrong with me?" His face was tense, but his heart was filled with excitement. Could it be that Princess Rong'an had taken a liking to him? But if he became the princess's husband, he would only be able to hold a sinecure. But the princess is really beautiful. What should I do? What should I do? It's such a difficult choice.

"Li Xuan, are you still unmarried?" Shen Yun tilted her head, rested her chin on her hand, and kept looking him up and down.

Li Xuan's eyes widened suddenly, his fingers nervously pressed against his thighs, and a fine layer of sweat soon appeared on his forehead. "This humble servant... this humble servant has not yet..." He thought to himself, "With such handsome looks, the princess would surely like him. What a dilemma! On one side is the beautiful and charming princess, and on the other is the future he is striving for."

"I have a younger sister who is clever, beautiful, and has a particular fondness for soldiers. Therefore, I would like to arrange for the general to meet her." Shen Yun was referring to Rou Huan.

If she hadn't had the script, she really wouldn't have noticed that Rouhuan liked Nangong Yu. It's no wonder, after all, she's a person with great fortune, so she's bound to attract attention.

Li Xuan is far superior to Nangong Yu in both appearance and family background, so Rouhuan must be able to take a liking to him.

Li Xuanben's grin immediately vanished. "Princess, I am but a reckless man. If I were to meet Princess Rouhuan, I would likely frighten her."

Shen Yun waved his hand dismissively, "It's alright, you can go ahead. Rouhuan is bold, it won't be a problem." Whether he likes her or not, he has to find a match for her. Otherwise, Rouhuan will always be trying to stir up trouble.

Li Xuan said many more things to refuse, but no matter what he said, he could only agree in the end, and looked at her with a mournful look in his eyes.

Shen Yun nodded in satisfaction, looking like a promising young man.

Li Xuan had no choice but to give up.

He comforted himself by saying it was just for looking.

The group traveled along the way, stopping frequently. As a wealthy and willful man, Shen Yun naturally indulged the soldiers following behind him, providing them with food and drink. There were about a hundred of them, each representing a different camp and region.

The reason she brought them along was probably also because of her nominal brother.

Gu Changjin was a wise ruler, but he was still young and did not know that water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. He knew how to appoint virtuous ministers, but he did not pay much attention to the people under their command, which was the reason he suffered in the past.

Some time later, the group arrived in the capital. Gu Changjin had already drafted an imperial edict to announce it to the world, so people were waiting for them at both ends of the road early on.

This time, Shen Yun did not wear women's clothing, but borrowed Li Xuan's clothes and wore a general's uniform. Everyone knew that Princess Rong'an had made great contributions in this battle, but no one knew where Princess Rong'an was.

Many people had to give up after their search proved fruitless.

On the distant pavilion, Hong Zhaodi looked down and the tea in her hand fell onto the table with a "bang".

Nangong Yu frowned, took her hand, and asked anxiously, "Zhao Di, are you alright?"

Hong Zhaodi seemed to have just come to her senses. She pointed down, her eyes gleaming with a different kind of light. "Nangong, do you think Princess Rong'an is down there?"

Upon hearing this, Nangong Yu continued reading, and soon his composure turned into shock.

It was indeed Gu Rong'an who was right. He had known her since childhood and there was no way he could mistake her. He was shocked. Could it be that what Gu Changjin said before was true?
(End of this chapter)