At the beginning, I was a rich female prisoner

Before he finished speaking, Nangong Lin slowly stretched out his hand and handed an exquisite brocade box to Nangong Sheng, and continued: "The two items in it are what she asked me to pass on to you."

Nangong Sheng's heart tightened, and he quickly reached out to take the brocade box, but his eyes were full of doubt and unwillingness. He opened the brocade box, and inside lay a crystal clear night pearl and a phoenix crown.

"I don't believe it! Unless Xin'er returns it to me in person." Nangong Sheng held the brocade box tightly and said with gritted teeth.

However, Nangong Lin was not moved at all. He straightened his body, looked at Nangong Sheng firmly, and said in a low and powerful voice: "As her husband, I am naturally qualified to return this thing to you on her behalf."

There was an unquestionable majesty in his tone, as if he was declaring to the world his absolute sovereignty over women.

"I want to see her." Nangong Sheng looked at Nangong Lin with difficulty as if there was something stuck in his throat.

"It's getting late, and the princess has gone to bed." Nangong Lin said calmly, "Please go back, Third Brother!"

Upon hearing this, Nangong Sheng was immediately furious and roared, "Nangong Lin, don't think you have got Xin'er. Her heart has always been with me." After saying that, he turned away angrily.

Five days later, Yu Yunxin finally saw her grandfather's family return to Beijing. General Zhenyuan had made such a great contribution, and when he came to Beijing, his family traveled light and did not carry any weapons. He did not want to give those who were stirring up trouble in the court an excuse to say that he was planning a rebellion. He was not afraid of death, but he was afraid that these 400,000 soldiers might die like Duke Li, just to protect these people, so that they could return to their hometowns and never ask about the affairs of the court again.

"Look! That's General Zhenyuan and his eldest son! Oh my God, there are also his five grandchildren! I didn't expect that they would come into the city without any weapons!" Several scholars discussed curiously.

"Shh! Can you please stop arguing! We should thank God that General Zhenyuan was able to return safely and triumphantly this time! Hey, look, there's something wrong with those carriages following them... Wait, take a closer look, why are there so many carriages? What on earth are loaded on these carriages?" another person suddenly said in a low voice.

"Look, these carriages seem to be struggling to move, and each one seems particularly heavy. Could it be that... Marquis Zhenyuan has brought back all the treasures of Beirong?" Someone boldly guessed.

"I heard that after General Zhenyuan gave down the reward for military merit last time, there were actually many boxes of top-quality jade! I didn't expect that this time, there would be so many carts of treasures being escorted back from Beirong... Wow, the Lin family is really powerful!" The onlookers were whispering to each other.

The long convoy was seen moving slowly along the streets of the capital. It took half a day to see the last carriage. The Khan of Beirong and his ministers were sitting in the carriage. Their carriage was like a prisoner's carriage, and all they saw along the way was the picturesque landscape of Dacheng. The Khan was stunned by the magnificent scene. Looking at the prosperous and bustling capital in front of him, he couldn't help but wonder: Why did he listen to those ministers in the first place? What's the point of leaving all that gold and silver? However, the general Zhenyuan was not moved at all by the 10,000 boxes of gold and silver, and he was even unwilling to spare his life.

Why was Lin Cunfeng indifferent to the 10,000 boxes of gold and silver? Everyone was puzzled. Perhaps, in his eyes, the safety of the country and the welfare of the people were far more important than these wealth. He adhered to his beliefs and was not shaken by money. This noble character was deeply admired by countless people.

Emperor Cheng personally welcomed General Lin back this time! The carriages loaded with gold and silver slowly drove over, and the civil and military officials on both sides stared with wide eyes, too shocked to say a word, just staring blankly at everything in front of them.

When General Lin saw Emperor Cheng standing at the palace gate, he jumped off his horse, knelt on his knees, kowtowed and apologized, "Your Majesty! I am guilty of not following your Majesty's order to return to the capital, but instead I have been dealing with the Northern Rong for a long time. The Northern Rong Khan even used insidious means to use thousands of boxes of gold and silver to try to confuse me and let me spare his life, but I did not succumb to such temptation."

When all the officials heard what Lin Cunfeng said, they were ashamed and kept silent. They knew that they were weak and incompetent, and they were probably tempted by the bribes from the Khan of the Northern Rong. But General Lin was able to stick to morality and not be moved by money, which was really admirable.

"A general is not bound by the orders of his king when he is away from the court. Old general, this is my fault. I should not have listened to those civil servants who can't fight. They can only talk about war on paper, not like the old general with real talent and knowledge! Look at me carefully, General Zhenyuan is so handsome and has made great achievements in battle. Would he collaborate with the enemy and betray his country? If so, how could he bring back so much gold and silver treasures? These riches are enough to cover the tax revenue of my Dacheng for a hundred years!" Emperor Cheng said righteously.

Emperor Cheng looked at the respected old general in front of him with admiration and respect. He noticed that General Lin was not wearing a battle robe, and he couldn't help but ask curiously: "Old General, why didn't you wear a battle robe when you entered the capital today?"

General Lin replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, I dare not wear a battle robe when I enter the capital this time." There was a hint of humility and awe in his voice.

Emperor Dacheng smiled slightly and comforted him, "No one here will doubt your loyalty. You are worrying too much, old general. I know you very well and your loyalty is evident to all." His eyes were firm and warm, and he gave General Lin great trust and support.

"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty! However, from now on, I will dress like this in the capital. In addition, I am willing to hand over the military token that can mobilize 400,000 troops to Your Majesty. I was seriously injured in this war, and fortunately, the late emperor gave me this military token, which enabled me to stabilize the war situation. Now that the war is over, I will return it to Your Majesty." General Lin said solemnly, his voice was low and powerful, as if it contained endless determination and loyalty. After saying this, General Lin knelt on his knees without hesitation, respectfully took out the military token hidden in his arms with both hands, and presented it carefully.

When Emperor Dacheng heard what General Lin said, he was shocked, but he quickly regained his composure. He responded decisively: "The late emperor once said that with Zuo Yin and Yu Tinghai, the country can be safe and secure, and with General Lin and other capable and brave generals, the world can be peaceful. But now the court is in turmoil, with internal and external troubles. Only you and Yu Tinghai are the loyal and good generals I trust the most. General, I trust you and know that you are loyal to the country. Therefore, I am willing to hand over this military power to you. You can find someone you can trust and entrust him with important tasks to ensure the stability of my country."

The words of Emperor Dacheng were sincere and his eyes were firm, full of trust and expectation for General Lin. He knew General Lin's character and ability very well, and believed that only by handing over the military power to such a loyal and capable general could the country's security and stability be ensured. At the same time, he also hoped that General Lin could continue to exert his talents, select and train more outstanding generals, and jointly protect this beautiful land.

"Okay, all of you get up. I will reward all the soldiers according to their merits. Today I have set up a banquet in Yuhua Palace to reward all the meritorious officials. Let them bring their families into the palace! Let them enjoy the delicious food in the palace." Emperor Cheng smiled, waved his hands, and said loudly in a loud and majestic voice.

General Lin stood up, his posture was straight and tall, like a towering mountain, and walked side by side with Emperor Cheng. His steps were steady and powerful, and every step revealed a kind of calmness and determination. Following closely behind General Lin were ten energetic and heroic leaders of the Imperial Guards. They were dressed in gorgeous armor and held sharp weapons, as indestructible as steel. Their eyes were as sharp as eagles, and they scanned the surroundings vigilantly, always maintaining a high state of alert, and closely guarding the safety of Emperor Cheng.

Behind these leaders, the family of General Zhenyuan also walked forward. They were dressed in luxurious clothes and elegant temperament, showing the style of an aristocratic family. The eldest son of General Zhenyuan walked in the front. He had a resolute face, firm eyes, and exuded a majestic aura. Following closely behind him were his wife and children. They were all handsome and elegant, leaving a deep impression on people. Behind the family of General Zhenyuan were more than a hundred majestic generals. They were tall and mighty, and their steps were uniform, like a well-trained army. Their presence made the whole scene more solemn and dignified.

"Come on, old general, please follow me to the Ceremonial Hall. Tell me how we won this battle?" Emperor Cheng could hardly hide his excitement, his voice revealing his anticipation and desire for this victory.

General Lin bowed slightly, indicating that he would obey the order, and then walked with Emperor Cheng to the Ceremonial Hall. Along the way, they talked about the details of the war and shared the joy of victory. The generals who followed them also whispered to each other, looking forward to the upcoming celebration banquet.

The whole palace was filled with a festive atmosphere. The maids were busy shuttling between the palaces, preparing a sumptuous banquet. The Yuhua Palace was decorated with lights and colors, and it was magnificent and beautiful. A grand celebration was about to begin to honor those brave and fearless soldiers.

Emperor Cheng and General Lin walked side by side, their steps were steady and powerful, as if they were showing the prosperity of the country to the world. The two talked as they walked, and the topics ranged from strategic deployment to tactical application, to the heroic performance of the soldiers, and every detail was discussed in detail.

The generals followed behind, occasionally interjecting a few words to express their views and feelings about the battle. Their faces were filled with pride and satisfaction, because this victory was the result of their joint efforts.

As the procession moved further away, the festive atmosphere in the palace became more intense. The palace maids danced lightly, adding a bit of agility and elegance to this joyful moment. The musicians played exciting music, pushing people's emotions to a climax.

When Emperor Cheng and General Lin arrived at the Ceremonial Hall, the hall was already decorated solemnly. Emperor Cheng was majestic on the throne, while General Lin stood below, respectfully recounting the course of the war. His voice was sonorous and powerful, full of respect and praise for the soldiers.

On this day of celebration, people forgot the cruelty of war and only remembered the glory of victory. They celebrated this hard-won victory with laughter, wine and food, and also looked forward to a better life in the future.

In this huge team, the crown prince and the other three princes walked side by side. The crown prince's eyes seemed to drift towards Nangong Lin casually, but in fact, his attention had already been attracted to him. Unexpectedly, he found that Nangong Lin's stupid temperament in the past disappeared without a trace, and was replaced by a handsome aura emanating from his eyebrows.

However, all this did not escape Nangong Lin's sharp eyes. When he felt the prince's gaze, he immediately cast his gaze directly to Nangong Sheng without hesitation.

"Brother Prince, why are you staring at me all the time! Hehe, actually, this is all thanks to my princess. She taught me a set of magical skills, so I can become so smart. Now, I am no different from you guys!" Nangong Lin deliberately wanted to show off his changes in front of Nangong Sheng.

Hearing this, the people around him suddenly became restless and started to whisper. General Lin couldn't help but turn his head and stared at Nangong Lin with a sharp gaze, and asked with concern: "Grandson-in-law, come here quickly so that I can take a good look at you. Oh, by the way, why didn't Yun Xin come with you?"

"Today's palace banquet is fully prepared by my beloved concubine. At this moment, she must be busy in Yuhua Palace." Nangong Lin responded softly, and then walked to General Lin with steady steps. He first knelt down and kowtowed to the emperor and the queen respectfully, performing a very standard etiquette between the emperor and his subjects; then he turned to face General Lin and Madam Lin, also paying homage to the two elders as a junior, and said slowly: "Father, this palace banquet was successfully held, all thanks to the dedication of my princess. She not only cured the chronic disease that plagued me for many years, but also managed such an important banquet in an orderly and methodical manner. She has made great contributions. You must reward her generously!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Cheng couldn't help but smile and answered cheerfully, "Haha, of course they will all be rewarded. Not only General Lin and Princess Yu, but also all the brave and fearless warriors of our Great Cheng Kingdom will all be rewarded handsomely!"

"Your Majesty, if His Royal Highness Prince Yu has recovered, then this time we might as well let Prince Yu accompany Your Majesty to the military camp to reward the soldiers of the three armies." General Lin then said, "This old minister is willing to hand over this all-important military token to Prince Yu for safekeeping. After all, Prince Yu's talents are far superior to my son and other descendants of the Lin family. It is most appropriate for him to lead an army of 400,000." After that, General Lin took out the military token that symbolized supreme power from his arms and solemnly handed it to Nangong Lin.