My Lord, please respect yourself. I am the wife of a marquis.

Su Muxi held an umbrella and followed behind Yong'an Hou, but she was thinking about the gentle kiss on her temple. It was so light that she could hardly feel it, but it made her scalp numb. She was indeed too deeply influenced by him.

Along the way, she met many ministers who were attending the court. They greeted Marquis Yong'an and looked at her.

When the topic mentioned her, Marquis Yong'an introduced her and greeted her from time to time, without having the time to think about anything else.

It was not until he met the Duke of Zhenguo that the scrutinizing look disappeared.

The Duke of Zhenguo was tall and strong. Standing beside her, he looked like a small mountain. "Dad."

The Duke of Zhenguo was so happy that he lifted the umbrella and patted her on the shoulder, "You look more stylish in this way."

The rain slid down the umbrella and dripped onto my temples, taking away the burning sensation. I raised my hand to wipe away the rain stains on my cheeks. It was great that my father was still here.

The Duke of Zhenguo was stared at by his daughter's sparkling eyes. He realized belatedly that he had done something wrong. He smiled awkwardly, took two steps forward and said to the Marquis of Yong'an, "Father-in-law, I will be leaving for war soon. Madam misses her very much. Can Xier come home and stay for a day or two?"

"We should." The corners of Yong'an Marquis' mouth twitched slightly. His face was almost frozen from smiling today. The first woman in the history of Dayun Dynasty to attend the court was actually his daughter-in-law.

As it was not yet the time and it was raining, the ministers had to sort out their clothes and shoes in a side hall.

Su Muxi did not go into the side hall, but stood in the corridor outside. The drizzle was blown in by the wind, wetting the hem of her clothes. Yesterday, Marquis Yong'an asked her whether she would take over the official position, but she actually didn't want to.

But now she thought about it. This place was very high and wide, with ninety-nine steps alone. She counted them one step at a time as she climbed up. She thought, as long as she stood high enough, she could look down on everyone. As long as she had power, what did Xiao Yunjin have to fear?

Even if she couldn't defeat him, she could still stab him and make him bleed.

There was an uproar in the court. Except for the Sixth Prince who recommended her, the rest were against her. Some even spoke up for the Grand Tutor and denounced her.

The imperial guard garrison was a minor position, and it was extremely difficult and dangerous just because she was a woman.

"Anping, I have two options for you to choose from. One is to grant your husband an official position, and you go to the northwest with the Duke of Zhenguo. When the barbarians pay tribute to you, I will grant you the title of princess."

The emperor sat on the dragon throne and said, "The second thing is, you are the garrison commander of this border camp. Help me see how these people are different from the soldiers in the northwest."

The emperor had a smile on his face and could be described as friendly and amiable, but Su Muxi felt as if a knife was hanging over her head.

The emperor was afraid of Prince Huaiyang, so he abandoned one of his sons and used marriage to restrain him.

Her father was in the same situation, and the news that his family had left must have aroused the emperor's suspicion, so he used this matter to test her.

Although he gave her two options, it was actually more of a coercion, trying to make her automatically choose the third option.

Even though she knew the emperor's intention, she still wanted to fight for it.

She knelt on the ground, kowtowed heavily, then raised her head and said in a firm and resolute tone, "Your servant chooses the second option!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall fell into complete silence.

Although the emperor's thoughts are difficult to guess, the Duke of Zhenguo's relocation of his family would certainly arouse the emperor's suspicion. It is an unwritten rule that when a general goes to war, his wife and children stay in the capital.

This is also the reason why she stays in the capital now. How could the hostage give her an official position? But she is trying to climb up the ladder.

Su Muxi knew that none of these officials took her seriously, but she was not afraid. "Because of my love affair, I have failed the emperor's high expectations and am unworthy of the title of Anping. But I grew up in the northwest and have seen warriors who sacrificed their lives for justice. Although I am a wife, I am unwilling to give up this ability. If you need me in the future, I will repay your kindness with my life."

Su Muxi kowtowed again, waiting for the emperor's decision.

He forced the Grand Tutor away the day before, and the next moment he was forcing the Emperor to retreat.

Even the Duke of Zhenguo was worried for her, wondering whether he should say something to help his brave daughter, but he was also afraid that his words would be rash and make things worse.

The white marble floor tiles in the hall were icy cold, but Su Muxi's palms were sweating. It seemed like a long time had passed before the emperor's voice sounded in her ears.

"Good! Good! Good!" Three cheers in succession, but no joy or anger could be heard. "As expected of you, you are the Princess of Anping, whom I personally conferred upon you. You are courageous. If so, I will grant your wish."

"From now on, Princess Anping will take over the post of garrison commander of the border camp. She will take up the post immediately after the Duke of Zhenguo leaves for the war."

"Your Highness, Anping, accepts your order and thanks you."

Su Muxi made the transition from a servant to a minister without any pressure. After she kowtowed again to express her gratitude, she stood up straight.

"The safety of the capital, and my safety, is now in the hands of Anping."

"I, your humble servant, will definitely live up to the trust placed in me by the Emperor."

The emperor did not comment, but turned to the Duke of Zhenguo and said, "Su Zhen, you gave birth to a good daughter! She is more promising than my sons."

"I am so humbled, I don't know how high the heaven is or how deep the earth is, I am completely dependent on your Majesty's favor."

The emperor smiled and said, "You two should spend the next two days together. In two days, the palace will hold a banquet to send you off."

"I thank the Lord for his grace." Finally, the court was over and the Duke of Zhenguo picked up his daughter and ran out.

He was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat, but he was so proud in his heart that he was afraid he would burst into laughter in the hall. He could only rush out desperately.

She is worthy of being his daughter, she is so courageous.