The Royal Family's Orphan is on the Rise

Zheng Shutong's eyes were filled with tears. "Master, you are finally back."

The two clasped hands.

Yedayu glanced at Sun Ceyong and bowed to him solemnly.

"General Sun, once we have finished escorting them, we will return to report back."

Sun Ceyong clasped his hands and said, "Thank you."

Yedamu pulled the reins and turned away.

In the tent, Zheng Shutong kept asking about Shen Jiarou's well-being and even pulled the cloak he had put on her.

"Master, were you injured at that time?"

Seeing that she kept asking questions, Shen Jiarou couldn't help but chuckle and joked, "Why didn't I know you were so talkative before? Don't worry, I'm fine."

Seeing that the two had finally finished talking, Sun Ceyong couldn't help but interrupt.

"My Lord, if you need anything, I will send someone to arrange it."

Shen Jiarou was stunned when she heard his name.

"What did you call me?" Princess? When did she become a princess?

Zheng Shutong saw his confused master and explained with a gentle smile.

"Master, you have made great contributions. The emperor has appointed you as a second-rank princess, and your title is still Yongkang."

Shen Jiarou was shocked. "A second-rank princess?"

That's two promotions in a row.

Zheng Shutong spoke again, "Yes, and the emperor also granted a princess's mansion in the capital. Nanny Wang arranged for the guards, Zirou and others to go to the capital with the eunuch who announced the decree to set up the princess's mansion."

Shen Jiarou swallowed her saliva and said, "Do I need to thank you?"

She seemed to remember Nanny Wang saying that princesses and above needed to go to the capital to express gratitude.

Zheng Shutong added, "The emperor said that you should come to the capital to express your gratitude when spring comes and flowers bloom."

Hearing this, Shen Jiarou breathed a sigh of relief.

Next, Sun Ceyong took Shen Jiarou to take a tour inside the city wall.

At dinner, Shen Jiarou saw the sumptuous dishes on the table and was not too surprised.

Seeing Xu Zhi and Zheng Shutong standing there, she spoke to them.

"Where is General Sun? Let them come and eat together." She couldn't finish the meal by herself. She originally wanted to ask Shu Tong and Xu Zhi to join them, but when she thought of the generals' identities, she decided to give up.

Zheng Shutong bowed respectfully and said, "Yes, I will go now."

Outside Sun Ceyong's tent, Zheng Shutong asked for a meeting.

The generals who were eating inside looked at each other in confusion. Sun Ceyong reacted and quickly let someone in.

Zheng Shutong walked into the tent and bowed slightly.

"This servant greets all the generals. My princess invites you to dine with her."

The generals looked at each other again and then looked at Sun Ceyong.

Sun Ceyong raised his eyes slightly and said, "Since the princess has invited us, let's go together."

Zheng Shutong turned and walked towards the princess's tent, followed by everyone.

At Shen Jiarou's instruction, Xu Zhi took out the specialty food prepared for King Hui Meng.

Seeing Zheng Shutong coming back, Shen Jiarou looked up and saw generals such as Sun Ceyong bowing respectfully.

"I am here to see Princess Yongkang."

Shen Jiarou smiled brightly and said, "No need to be polite. Generals, please take a seat."

Sun Ceyong and other generals thanked him, "Thank you, Princess."

After everyone slowly sat down, Sun Ceyong was stunned when he saw the strange food on the table.

"these are?"

"Here are the specialties of Meng State. Generals, please have a taste."

Shen Jiarou took the lead in picking up a sealed roasted leg of lamb, cutting it open with a knife and starting to eat.

Seeing that she was eating with gusto, everyone also took up the food to taste.

Shen Jiarou was halfway through her meal when she thought of something.

"Xu Zhi, go and take a look at those items to see if there is any wine." She seemed to remember that there seemed to be some.

Xu Zhi bowed respectfully and withdrew. With her unremitting efforts, she finally found the wine to return to Meng State. He took out two jars and took them back.

Zheng Shutong saw him lift the curtain and whispered, "Princess, Guard Xu is back."

Shen Jiarou looked at the wine in his hand and smiled, "I just remembered that there was wine. Fortunately, the king did not lie to me."

When the generals heard that there was wine, they looked at Xu Zhi in surprise.

"Pour some for them. It's a rare opportunity for us to get together. Generals, please enjoy yourselves."

All the generals raised their wine bowls, and Sun Ceyong congratulated them loudly, "Congratulations."

Shen Jiarou knew what he meant, so she poured herself a glass of water and raised it.

"Water instead of wine, I'll drink it, you guys can do whatever you want."

Seeing the princess being so easy-going, the generals also relaxed and laughter rang out from the tent.

Shen Jiarou was arranged to sleep in the tent where Zheng Shutong had slept before. The two people on the bed opened their eyes and looked up.

Zheng Shutong was not a talkative person. Thinking that her master had finally returned, she turned sideways cautiously and looked at Shen Jiarou.

"If you want to watch it, watch it openly. I don't want your money."

Zheng Shutong was amused by her words, "Master, you are so funny."

Shen Jiarou smiled and pursed her lips, "Thank you for the compliment. I will continue to work hard, your master."

The two chatted casually for a few minutes, and Shen Jiarou couldn't hold on any longer and fell asleep.

Shen Jiarou was awakened by the sound of training. When she stretched, she found that there was no one beside her. She sat up in confusion.

Where is Sister Shutong?

When she was wondering, the door curtain was lifted.

"Master, you are awake."

Xu Zhi, who was outside the tent, had not slept all night. When he heard Zheng Shutong's words, his eyes moved slightly.

Although the master did not let him and Zheng Shutong dine together last night, he still gave them a lot of food they had never eaten before in private.

Zheng Shutong helped Shen Jiarou get up and change her clothes. When she put on Dalin Dynasty's clothes again, Shen Jiarou couldn't help but smile.

Seeing this, Zheng Shutong smiled and said, "Master, what happy thing have you thought of?"

"I just feel that this dress makes people feel close to it."

Hearing this, Zheng Shutong smiled slightly.

"When we return to Shundao County, the master will be more friendly."

Shen Jiarou couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Puchi, that makes sense, why don't we go back tomorrow."

Zheng Shutong was stunned. "Master, don't you take a rest?"

She was afraid that her master's body couldn't bear it.

Shen Jiarou shook her head. "Look, I'm as strong as a bull. I'd better go back earlier so that the maids won't worry."

Zheng Shutong thought about it and felt that "Okay, I'll listen to the master."

She had not yet told her master about Nanny Wang's illness. She would tell him when they were almost there so that her master would not worry along the way.

Xu Zhi, who was outside the tent, heard every word of their conversation.

After Shen Jiarou finished washing up, she lifted the curtain, saw the strong figure in front of her, and spoke softly.

"Xu Zhi, go back and rest. Sleep a little longer. We will set out at 15:00 tomorrow morning."

Xu Zhi bowed and said, "Yes, I will take my leave."

Shen Jiarou thought about it and decided to leave all the food in the carriage to the military camp.

In the tent, Sun Ceyong bowed respectfully upon hearing this.

"I would like to thank you, Princess. I would also like to thank you on behalf of the soldiers."

Shen Jiarou smiled faintly and pursed her lips, "You're welcome, General."

Shen Jiarou and Zheng Shutong were watching the soldiers compete in the military camp. Shen Jiarou glanced at Zheng Shutong beside her and said softly, "Sister Shutong, if I let you compete with them, do you have a chance of winning?"

Zheng Shutong was stunned. Why would the princess suddenly ask this question?

"Master, maybe it can be offset, or maybe it requires some skills."

Shen Jiarou smiled faintly.

On a haystack in the military camp, two girls, five years apart in age, sat on it and looked up at the night view in the sky.

"Master, look at the beautiful moon in the sky."

Shen Jiarou raised her eyes and smiled gently and brightly.

“The surrounding stars are nice too.”

Zheng Shutong smiled sweetly when he heard that.