The army was welcomed by the people of Tianqi along the way when they returned, and then the returning armies from various places met outside the city of Tianqi.

He Yuanyao and Luan Xuefeng returned on the same day. Not all the soldiers who returned with them could enter Yunjing City directly, so they had to make other arrangements.

After staying outside Yunjing City for three days, Wen Zhimiao personally went out of the city to comfort the soldiers. He also rewarded the three armies, promoting those who deserved promotion and rewarding those who deserved rewards. He also held a banquet in the barracks to drink with the soldiers.

Wen Zhimiao's alcohol tolerance was average, so most of the time he secretly drank tea instead of alcohol since no one could see it anyway.

After all, this is a large-scale banquet, and Wen Zhimiao doesn't want to get drunk here, it's not appropriate.

Only a few people came with her today. Shi Wanyue did not come with them. After all, it would not be appropriate to bring all the civil and military officials in the court here.

It was still early after the meeting, it was still afternoon, so He Yuanyao went back directly with Wen Zhimiao. They would just go outside the city early tomorrow to meet up with Marshal Ji and the others.

Wen Zhimiao didn't have any government affairs to deal with in the afternoon. Qi Linglang and Zheng Shu came shortly after Wen Zhimiao and He Yuanyao returned to the palace.

Bian Ruitong and Duan Jiling arrived later.

After staying on the boat for a while, Bian Ruitong became much darker. He Yuanyao was so bored that she ran over to compare with her to see who was darker.

Although they were both on the battlefield, the two had never met each other.

Several people still gathered in the East Palace. After all, there was not much space available for activities in the Zhangtai Palace.

The group of people hadn't seen each other for a long time and had a lot to say.

Wen Zhimiao did not sit in the main seat, but sat on the ground like them. Beside her were some snacks, fruits, some playing cards and some small gadgets that were popular in Yunjing City recently.

When Shi Wanyue, Yun Jiuzhao and Su Yubing arrived, they saw those people making a fuss, as if nothing had changed much.

Wen Zhimiao and He Yuanyao were playing childish games, not acting like emperors and generals at all.

Shi Wanyue walked over to sit next to Wen Zhimiao, and Wen Zhimiao leaned lazily against her.

Su Yubing and Yun Jiuzhao sat down at the remaining two seats. It was not known whether Su Yubing did it on purpose or not. He was apparently not in a hurry when he just entered the door, but when he saw that there were only two seats left, one close to Duan Jiling and one close to He Yuanyao, he immediately walked quickly to the seat next to Duan Jiling.

Yun Jiuzhao sat down next to He Yuanyao calmly.

He Yuanyao poured her a cup of tea. She was no longer as nervous as she was when she was a teenager when she was getting close to Yun Jiuzhao.

During the days when Yun Jiuzhao was supervising the army, the two of them spent a lot of time alone.

The more you experience anything, the calmer you will become.

"What do you two want to do tonight? Play in the palace or go out?" Wen Zhimiao asked casually.

"As an emperor, can you go out freely now?" He Yuanyao asked curiously.

"Once I put on the mask, no one will know that I am the emperor." Wen Zhimiao said with a smile.

“If we still encounter assassinations in Yunjing City now, then the Supervisory Council and the City Defense Bureau really want to change people.” Wen Zhimiao smiled lazily.

"That's true. The emperor also goes out from time to time." He Yuanyao thought it made sense.

"I want to go out for a walk. I haven't seen Yunjing City for a long time." He Yuanyao propped up her chin with one hand and said with a smile, "Besides, aren't there many celebration performances organized by the people tonight? Wouldn't it be a shame for the people of Yunjing if I don't go and see them?"

Bian Ruitong also nodded beside him: "Yes."

"Then go out for a walk later. Nothing has started yet, so there's no rush." ​​Shi Wanyue replied softly.

"Row."

Wen Zhimiao casually threw an arrow into the pot and said, "There will be a polo match in a few days. Do you two want to go and play?"

"Go, how can I not go." He Yuanyao just wanted to relax now.

"Go ahead. Shushu also invited me to see the new warship model. Shushu, you are so strong." Bian Ruitong felt that Zheng Shu was very powerful and terrifying.

Zheng Shu still shook his head shyly: "It's not my credit if there is none. The people from the Ship Department and the helmsmen and boatmen also provided a lot of suggestions."

"Linglang and Zuodai have also contributed. I am just a part of it." Zheng Shu said with a smile, without any thought of taking credit for it.

"You are all awesome." Duan Jiling also said with a smile.

Wen Zhimiao picked up a pile of wooden signs next to him and said, "This is a popular little thing in Yunjing City recently. I haven't played it because there aren't enough people. But there are a lot of people today? Should I try it?"

Since I became emperor, sometimes it’s not so convenient to find people to play with.

The court officials advised her not to be too playful and lose her ambition. Besides, it would not be appropriate if too many people knew about her hobbies. There would always be some people who wanted to make trouble. They might not succeed, but it would be very annoying.

Only after he got to a high position did Wen Zhimiao truly realize what it meant to be lonely at the top. Most people around him would not tell you the truth, and you had to distinguish between true and false words.

People without ability really cannot manage.

Fortunately, she is a lucky person and has many people who love her around her.

After nightfall, Wen Zhimiao changed his clothes and put on a mask. Shi Wanyue also put on a mask. After all, Wen Zhimiao was not willing to avoid suspicion with her in public.

But if the two of them acted a little closer, others would definitely be able to guess Wen Zhimiao's identity.

After all, everyone knows that Shi Wanyue would never betray His Majesty and have an affair with someone else.

In the past, some people might have made wild guesses, but now probably no one would dare to think so.

Given His Majesty's temper, if anyone dares to make wild guesses, they will not be in an easy situation if they are found out.

The current emperor is much more stingy than the emperor emeritus.

The city of Yunjing is bustling tonight. The war is over and we have won a great victory, so we should be happy.

Duan Jiling and Bian Ruitong were walking in the front, and they were both very childish.

Zheng Shu and Qi Linglang walked behind them, while Wen Zhimiao and Shi Wanyue strolled slowly holding hands.

He Yuanyao watched Yun Jiuzhao and Su Yubing walking side by side and chatting casually.

Sometimes she really couldn't help but wonder whether Yun Jiuzhao was really interested in Su Yubing, but of course such a thought only flashed through her mind.

After all, the relationship between Su Yubing and Yun Jiuzhao was indeed very dull, and this is probably what it feels like when a gentleman's friendship is as plain as water.

He Yuanyao did not move forward, but walked beside Yun Jiuzhao.

It had been a long time since He Yuanyao had felt the prosperity and bustle of Yunjing City. When she was there, she didn't feel happy at first and just felt dazed.

If you stay on the battlefield for too long, people will be affected.

After seeing so many dead people, I can finally feel the liveliness of the living.

Wen Zhimiao and Shi Wanyue noticed her trance, and then Wen Zhimiao walked to a stall and bought a set of little bamboo figures that children loved very much. They were made of bamboo and could be controlled in a specific way to fight each other.

She extended her hand to He Yuanyao: "Welcome back, General."

He Yuanyao stood on the crowded street, looking at the small gift in front of her.

It was not given to her by the emperor, but by her friend.

"What? You don't want to?" Wen Zhimiao saw that she hadn't answered for a long time and asked with a smile: "Or do you no longer know how to play and are afraid that you can't beat me?"

He Yuanyao immediately took it over: "Bah, you don't know how to play, who are you looking down on, come and compete tonight."

Wen Zhimiao watched her take it, his eyes slightly curved as he took his hand back: "Compare."

The people in front were fighting again, while Yun Jiuzhao and Su Yubing were walking slowly behind.

Su Yubing looked at Yun Jiuzhao curiously: "What do you think of A Yao?"

Yun Jiuzhao gave her a speechless look: "Ayao is a very good general and a very lovely friend."

Her voice was not loud, and only Su Yubing heard it.

"How can monks be so gossipy? Be careful that your religious faith may become unstable." Yun Jiuzhao continued to complain about her.

Su Yubing chuckled: "You don't need to worry about my Dao heart. I just sympathize with A Yao and like a ruthless guy like you."

Yun Jiuzhao shook his head, looked at He Yuanyao's back and said softly: "I can't deceive myself or her."

She has also witnessed He Yuanyao's growth and excellence, and she is absolutely dazzling on the battlefield.

She even witnessed He Yuanyao's growth because of her many military supervisions.

But appreciation is not the same as liking, and relief is not the same as liking.

"Seeing that your attitude towards her has become much gentler now, I thought you could fulfill her dream." Su Yubing said softly.

"When she was young, Miaomiao and General Cui handed her over to me, so I am half her teacher. She is about the same age as Miaomiao, younger than me, and has a more lively personality. I naturally treat her like a younger sister. In the past, she was always too relaxed in Yunjing City and didn't understand the tricks of the court. I never took her seriously because she was too kind to me, so I was naturally stricter with her. Now she is no longer that silly teenager, so why should I be cold to her?"

Yun Jiuzhao explained.

Su Yubing thought about it and it seemed to be the same.

"Is there anyone in this world who can make your heart beat faster?" Su Yubing asked her teasingly.

"Myself." Yun Jiuzhao said half-jokingly.

"Is there anyone as narcissistic as you?" Su Yubing had never seen such a narcissistic person.

"Except for myself, probably everyone else will be hurt." Yun Jiuzhao is self-aware. If someone like her becomes a lover, it will most likely hurt others.

She is very tolerant of Wen Zhimiao, but she cannot be as tolerant as Shi Wanyue.

When Su Yubing heard her honest answer, she actually felt that it made sense.

"Don't ask again in the future." Yun Jiuzhao said to Su Yubing seriously.

"Then why don't you explain it clearly to A Yao?" Su Yubing asked softly.

Yun Jiuzhao sighed: "She didn't say anything, and I took the initiative to say that I don't like you. Isn't that a bit too much?"

Su Yubing was choked for a moment, and then said thankfully: "Fortunately, I don't have anyone I like."

"Don't fall in love with people, it will only bring trouble." Su Yubing is just like her, very selfish.

Su Yubing did not refute her, but just looked lazily at the people making a fuss in front of her: "My heart is very stable."

The group played around on the street and finally went to Taoyuanju for dinner.

The boss of Taoyuanju really knows how to do business. Over the years, he has always come up with new things that always make people feel fresh.

Wen Zhimiao didn't drink much during the day, but he drank a lot at night.

Wen Zhimiao's alcohol tolerance has increased a lot over the years, but she can't compete with the drunkards at the table, so she is still the one who gets drunk the fastest.

At the beginning of the day, she didn't bother Shi Wanyue, but just dragged He Yuanyao and Bian Ruitong into various competitions.

Whether it's rolling dice, playing with bamboo figures, or the simplest card game, it's so childish that no one can stop them.

Later, when he was tired of playing, he hugged Shi Wanyue again and refused to let go, and kept acting coquettishly and asking for kisses from time to time.

Shi Wanyue felt so embarrassed that she had to take her away.

Su Yubing and Yun Jiuzhao played with the others for a long time today. Normally, Duan Jiling should have gone to bed at this time, but Bian Ruitong was so happy that she got drunk today. Besides, it was a rare occasion for them to get together, so she didn't want to go back so early.

Zheng Shu and Qi Linglang looked like they had average alcohol tolerance, but they were actually quite good.

After finishing all the wine that Wen Zhimiao ordered before leaving, the group dispersed.

He Yuanyao was not drunk, but a little tipsy. When she left, she watched Yun Jiuzhao and Su Yubing leave together. She lowered her eyes and moved her lips slightly, but in the end she said nothing.

Duan Jiling helped Bian Ruitong get on the carriage first, and then looked at He Yuanyao. She couldn't help but say, "Ayao, if you like someone, you should say it out loud, right? No matter what the other person thinks, at least give yourself a chance."

He Yuanyao squatted on the ground and asked in confusion: "What if I get rejected?"

Zheng Shu also squatted down beside her and answered her softly: "Then you were rejected. It's no big deal. If you don't say anything, do you want to wait forever?"

"But I know my sister won't agree, and she won't like me. If I tell her, it will only cause trouble for her, right?" He Yuanyao said in a low voice.

Qi Linglang sighed: "If you don't tell me, my sister won't know? At least if you tell me, she will know what you are like in her heart, right?"

"You are so awkward, A-Yao. You have not dared to speak for so many years. Why are you such a coward as a great general?"

He Yuanyao suddenly gained some courage after listening to their words.

"Then I'll go find my sister." She stood up and went to Yun Jiuzhao's villa.

Yun Jiuzhao was not going to Su Yubing's place, he just wanted to take a ride with Su Yubing.

Although there was no curfew in Yunjing City after nightfall, riding horses and speeding carriages were prohibited, so He Yuanyao ran all the way.

The others watched her running away in a hurry, feeling a little amused and helpless.

Qi Linglang smiled speechlessly and said, "Let her speak out, not to make her so anxious."

"Just let her go. If she doesn't say it today, she won't have the courage to speak again when she sobers up." Zheng Shu said with a smile.

"Shushu is right, she is as cowardly as Bian Ruitong." Duan Jiling said with a smile.

Bian Ruitong, who was lying drowsy beside the carriage, said, "How can I be as timid as her?"

"Really?" Duan Jiling couldn't help but curl the corners of her mouth. She didn't know who it was who was holding back and didn't dare to say it at first. It was only after she took the initiative to bring up the topic that someone admitted it.

"It's the same." Duan Jiling thought so anyway.

Bian Ruitong snorted softly.

Then he looked at Qi Linglang and Zheng Shu and asked curiously, "Why aren't you two timid at all?"

Qi Linglang had no way of answering her. In fact, the misunderstanding she caused was bigger than that of Bian Ruitong.

"Go back quickly." Qi Linglang urged her to leave quickly and refused to answer her question.

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