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"Your Majesty has gone out to welcome the meritorious officials. Your Majesty doesn't need to go?"

On the long street downstairs, the people who came to watch the excitement were stopped on both sides by the imperial guards. The emperor Jianning's carriage was passing by, and the people knelt down in unison, shouting "Long live the emperor!"

"I don't hold any real position in the court. For major events like this, the officials in the court can take care of them. I am happy to be idle."

Mu Qingyan sneered and continued to watch the fun. Behind Emperor Jianning's carriage were hundreds of officials.

After all the officials came the procession to welcome the meritorious officials.

The grand scene was shocking.

General Gu, dressed in military uniform, rode on a tall horse with his back straight. His dashing and heroic posture could not conceal the vicissitudes of life he had experienced after years of guarding the border.

The pair of wrinkled hands tightly grasped the reins, and looked ahead firmly.

The people's eyes were filled with tears. This was the hero who protected their lives and property!

Now the hero has returned!

Behind General Gu, the three sons of the Gu family rode side by side, all in military uniforms. They were not as old as their father, but the vicissitudes of life left on their faces were visible to the naked eye.

Following behind the third son of the Gu family were the two surviving deputy generals.

Further back was a cavalry, and behind the cavalry were infantry. At first glance, it looked like a long dragon.

They looked solemn, their eyes firm, and heroic, holding military flags in their hands, feeling the cheers and enthusiasm of the people.

They returned with honors, but also with scars all over their bodies.

At this moment, I feel both excited and sad.

What’s exciting is that they finally returned home and were able to reunite with their parents and relatives.

It is sad that there are tens of thousands of fellow soldiers who have never returned... Whose children are they? Whose husbands are they? Whose fathers are they?

"A general dies in a hundred battles, a warrior returns after ten years... As long as the war continues, there will be bloodshed and sacrifice... When will the world finally be at peace?"

Mu Qingyan was born in a peaceful era, but she has read history.

She knew that the peace of the era in which she lived was won by people who risked their lives.

Prince Ling felt deeply moved as he watched the soldiers downstairs marching in unison.

He also survived a narrow escape from death on the battlefield, and he knew better than anyone how cruel the battlefield was.

"As long as the world is not unified, the war will never stop..."

Mu Qingyan's eyes were filled with tears. "In this era, even if there is no external trouble, there will be internal trouble. In the palace, that high position is the source of evil."

Prince Ling lowered his eyebrows, "You are quite insightful. You know that this is extremely treasonous..."

Mu Qingyan raised her eyes and met his gaze, "This subject is guilty of treason, will Your Majesty punish me?"

The moment their eyes met, it seemed as if something was flowing between them. Mu Qingyan suddenly felt a little panicked. She quickly looked away and turned her head to continue watching the excitement downstairs.

Prince Ling saw her slightly red ears and smiled with his lips pursed.

"The Gu family is still outside the city. Why don't I go with you to welcome them? That will also help us make a good impression in front of the elders..."

Mu Qingyan felt her cheeks getting a little hot, and for some reason, she felt annoyed.

"Your Majesty is a prince of noble rank, why do you need to make a good impression in front of your elders?"

"That's different, they are your relatives..."

Mu Qingyan's heart skipped a beat after hearing these deep words. Why did this person seem to be flirting with her?

Aren't you planning to have a fake marriage? Are you planning to make it real?

"Let's go..."

She had no chance to refuse, as the man had already taken her hand and walked out the door.

Mu Qingyan was still in a daze until she got on the carriage.

She has always been calm, but now, she feels upset.

"My Lord, you are not going to make the fake play real, are you?"

Prince Ling subconsciously raised his eyebrows, "If I want to make the fake play real, what are you going to do?"

Mu Qingyan sneered, "Let's talk about it after you can beat me."

Prince Ling pursed his lips and smiled, "Actually, my skills are not bad. I was previously poisoned and Doctor Yan ordered me not to use force. If I can beat you, will you agree to make the fake play real?"

Mu Qingyan nodded. "If you can withstand other people's poison, you can definitely withstand mine..."

"Cough..." Prince Ling was choked for unknown reasons.

Alas...it seems that some people don't understand romance.

The Gu family's family members were riding in a horse-drawn carriage, and they had to wait until the army entered the city and lifted the ban before they could enter the city. They were currently waiting at the city gate.

The servants looked in the direction of the city gate. It had not been opened yet, but a luxurious carriage came out with a sign of Prince Ling's Mansion hanging on it.

The maid accompanying Madam Gu hurriedly reported to her master, "Madam, Prince Ling has arrived..."

Old Madam Gu hurriedly asked the servants to help her get off the carriage. Several ladies and sons of the Gu family also got off their horses and stood behind the old lady to welcome Prince Ling.

They had already known that Prince Ling and Mu Qingyan had been granted marriage by His Majesty, but they did not dare to speculate as to why he had come out of the city today.

The carriage stopped and Prince Ling got off.

"Greetings, Your Majesty..."

The Gu family members are neither humble nor arrogant, their words and actions are measured, and their manners are impeccable.

Prince Ling took a few quick steps and gave the old lady a helping hand. "You must have been exhausted from the journey. No need to be polite..."

The old lady stood up straight, and the people behind her followed suit.

Another beautiful woman got off the carriage. She looked about sixteen or seventeen years old, dressed in green, dignified, gentle and elegant.

She lifted her skirt and slowly got off the carriage. She walked over and bowed to Old Man Gu, "Grandma..."

"You, you are Yan'er..."

Old Madam Gu bent over and helped her up.

Several ladies also came forward and looked her up and down.

Mu Qingyan pursed her lips and nodded. She originally thought that she could face the Gu family calmly. But for some reason, the moment she bowed her head to salute, she suddenly felt full of grievances and sadness...

Madam Gu cried and hugged her in her arms, "My dear granddaughter, you have suffered... Grandma is sorry for you, and even more sorry for your mother..."

The three ladies of the Gu family all wiped away their tears.

They endured the hardships of the border for twenty years, constantly worried about the enemy breaking through and running out of food and fodder, but they never shed a tear.

But at this moment, I can't help myself.

It is conceivable how a little girl who had no mother to protect her and was exiled since childhood struggled to survive and survive to this day...

Mu Qingyan knew that the Gu family wanted to protect the original owner, but they were at the border and could not take care of themselves...

"Grandmother, the Gu family has been guarding Chiling Pass for twenty years, building a high wall of peace for the people of Da'an, preventing the enemy from crossing. This move will benefit future generations. The Gu family is worthy of the people of Da'an and His Majesty. There is no need to feel guilty for Yan'er alone. Yan'er can still see her relatives, which is the greatest blessing from God to me..."