Appointing a General as a Concubine: Where Can General Xiao Escape?

Originally, the generals returning from a victorious battle were to go to the palace to meet the emperor first, but when passing by the Prime Minister's Mansion, Xiao Mo saw Murong Shu and everyone guarding the door.

She rode past them on her warhorse, and after taking a few steps, she suddenly stopped her horse and told Xu Renchuan behind her to go into the palace first and she would follow.

Just as Xu Renchuan was about to say something, he saw Xiao Mo dismounting and walking towards the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Murong Shu cried and laughed as she stepped forward to hold Xiao Mo's hand: "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."

Xiao Wenbo stood aside with a smile on his face, while Lin, like a housekeeper, beckoned her to go into the house and rest.

Her current status is much higher than when she first came back. Not to mention the concubines, even Xiao Wenbo has put down his prime minister's airs.

Shen Hanzhou and Shen Yun, who were following behind Xiao Mo, bowed before Xiao Mo could introduce herself when Murong Shu and others cast questioning glances at them.

"My name is Shen Hanzhou, nice to meet the Prime Minister and his wife."

"I, Shen Yun, greet the Prime Minister and his wife."

Seeing how polite they were, Xiao Mo couldn't help but smile: "They are the brother and sister I rescued during the march, and they will follow me from now on."

After a brief introduction, Xiao Mo led them into the mansion.

After returning to the main hall, Xiao Mo first bowed deeply to Xiao Wenbo and Murong Shu, then went back to her room to wash up, changed into clean clothes and prepared to go to the palace to meet the emperor.

As soon as she walked out of the room, Murong Shu came over hurriedly. She pulled Xiao Mo into the room and said, "Mo'er, your face?"

After being reminded by Murong Shu, she remembered the scar on her left cheek left by careless fighting against the enemy.

No wonder everyone had their own unique expressions when they saw her at the gate of the mansion just now.

Xiao Mo touched it and said with a smile, "Don't worry, mother. Swords on the battlefield are merciless. It's just a minor wound and will heal quickly."

Murong Shu shook her head, moved closer to her, and earnestly warned her, "When you first entered the palace, the emperor looked at you with a strange look in his eyes. This time, if he asks you about it, just say that even if the wound heals, it will still leave a scar."

Xiao Mo didn't understand at first, but later she realized what her mother meant.

It is also a good opportunity to see whether the man who wants to marry her and writes to her saying that he misses her day and night likes her appearance or everything in her.

Xiao Mo responded gently, turned around and walked out of the yard.

After she went out, she noticed Shen Hanzhou and Shen Yun behind her. After thinking about it, she didn't want to take them with her, but then she remembered that on the way back, Shen Yun said that she had never seen the magnificent scenery of the palace.

Xiao Mo glanced at them and asked them to change into appropriate clothes and accompany her into the palace.

In the palace, the emperor had already arranged a palace banquet to welcome the victorious soldiers back. Xiao Mo was the last one to arrive because she had returned home halfway.

Fortunately, the emperor did not blame her. Instead, he cared about whether she was feeling unwell.

Xiao Mo looked up slightly in confusion at Xu Renchuan who was sitting there with a faint smile on his face, and immediately understood.

He must have spoken well of her in front of the emperor. When she first met him, she thought he was a difficult person to get along with.

Later I found out that what he hated was not the female general, but anyone who had no ability and tried to do things beyond their capabilities.

"Hurry up and take a seat." The emperor smiled at Xiao Mo, who was kneeling on the ground. "I heard from General Xu that you are as brave as any man on the battlefield!"

Xiao Mo stood up, lowered her head slightly and sat down in her own seat. Shen Hanzhou and Shen Yun also followed her out of the table.

The emperor's eyes were always on Xiao Mo, and he didn't pay any attention to these two people.

"Although women serving as generals is not as common as men, it is not unprecedented. It is an honor for a minister to defend the country against the enemy."

Xiao Mo raised her head slightly, and the next moment, the emperor, who was originally smiling slightly, immediately changed his expression.

Qi Minxiu and Qi Yue, who were sitting at the upper table, also changed their expressions.

"What's General Xiao's face like?" the emperor asked softly with a frown.

Xiao Mo pursed her lips and smiled helplessly: "The last battle was a surprise attack by the enemy."

"Such a long wound will leave a scar even after it heals, right?" A hint of concern flashed in Qi Yue's slightly cold eyes.

"Whether it leaves scars or not is of no concern to me, for women on the battlefield do not fight with their beauty."

After saying this, Xiao Mo deliberately observed the emperor's expression. His eyes indeed revealed deep regret.

As expected of a woman living in a deep mansion, she could see things very clearly. At that time, Murong Shu's image in Xiao Mo's heart improved a lot.

The emperor was silent for a while, then suddenly stood up with a smile and gave Xiao Mo a direct instruction.

"I have received the mandate of Heaven to nurture the people and govern the country. I am deeply gratified to have loyal and courageous ministers who have made outstanding contributions and dedicated themselves to the country. They are truly pillars of the nation.

Xiao Mo, today I will appoint you as a brave general to honor your achievements and show it to the world. Do you accept my order?"

This sudden title made Xiao Mo lose her mind on the spot, fortunately Shen Yun beside her quietly reminded her.

She quickly stood up and walked to the center of the hall, kneeling down to receive the imperial edict. After she kowtowed, she looked at the emperor and asked him, "What rank is my brave general?"

Fortunately, she was a meritorious official and was pretty, otherwise the emperor would have said something to her.

"Third rank, what? Too low?" The emperor asked Xiao Mo in an ambiguous tone.

Xiao Mo actually regretted asking that question the moment she asked it. In order not to anger the emperor, she could only lower her head: "No, I'm not low-key. It's just that I haven't been in the capital for many years and don't know much about official rank."

"As long as you uphold your loyalty and duties, share my worries, work for the benefit of the people, and prioritize the country and the people, it will only be a matter of time before you are promoted to the first rank."

The emperor's tone was not angry, but rather serious.

Xiao Mo straightened her back, folded her hands in front of her, and bowed again: "I accept your order."

"Be flat."

Xiao Mo retreated to the side of the table, and as soon as she sat down, Qi Min, who had been silent all the time, finally started to move.

He looked at Shen Hanzhou behind Xiao Mo with a half-smile, "Were these two rescued by General Xiao on the battlefield?"

Xiao Mo smiled and nodded: "Yes, their families all died in the war. My sister wanted to return to the imperial city with me, so my brother went back with me to protect her."

"General Xiao is so kindhearted that he even takes people in in pairs."

Qi Minxiu's words were toneless, and it was impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry, but Xiao Mo could hear the sarcasm in his words.

"A place ravaged by war and littered with corpses, if the Seventh Prince came across it, he would be kind enough to take it in."

At this time, Qi Yue suddenly interrupted and said, "Is the one on the left a man? How come he is so fair? If you don't look closely, you would think he is a tall woman."

Just as Xiao Mo was about to retort, discussions arose in the hall.

A prince sitting above Qi Minxiu and Qi Yue looked at Shen Hanzhou with a lustful look and a curled lip.

"How about giving him to me? He's just a servant. General Xiao wouldn't be reluctant to part with him, would he?"