The prince stepped on me to get to the top, I angrily flirted with the enemy's hostage

The moisture from the south hits you in the face as you reach the first city gate, like a few wet cloths thrown on your face.

Su Rou's body temperature had been scalded by the desert, and as soon as she experienced the heat wave, sweat immediately broke out on her forehead.

She greedily breathed in the damp aroma: "Do you smell it? Zongzi, strong liquor, osmanthus flowers. I want to eat ten cages of crystal shrimp on the shore."

Su Rou leaned on his chest and suddenly found that the corners of her eyes were a little wet.

So this is what it means to be 'homesick'.

When they returned from Jingzhou, Gong Yuanzhi, Madam Gong and Su Wan were still busy with salt affairs on the banks of the Jingzhou River and had not rushed back to the capital to pick them up.

The gate of the general's mansion was half-open, with a heavy lock hanging on the copper ring, and covered with dust.

The third courtyard was so deserted that only the chirping of insects could be heard.

A tree of pomegranates is red and unripe, and the ground is covered with moldy fruits.

There is an unfinished pavilion in the center of the courtyard.

That was what Gong Yu originally wanted to make for Su Rou as the 'first gift when she returned home', but the work was stopped because she went to war with the army last year. The wooden beams were charred and looked like animal bones that had been struck by lightning late at night.

Ever since Su Rou died in that dark dungeon in her previous life, her personality has become more outgoing and cheerful after her rebirth. She likes to lie in the yard and bask in the sun.

Less than half an hour after entering the palace, the ceremonial drums of the south gate of the palace wall roared in the distance, and the young emperor ordered people to come.

The leading eunuch climbed the nine palace steps without stopping. When he turned a corner, he was tripped by his own clothes, but he still couldn't stop laughing.

The huge group of palace servants behind him were unable to dodge.

Brooms, carved copper pots, silks, and whisks were raised and put down one after another.

The chief eunuch screamed, "Your Majesty has decreed: All dust from the cracks between the tiles and steps of the General's Mansion must be swept away by me until not a trace remains!"

Her little disciple, knowing that she was back, was quite considerate and took the initiative to send someone to help clean the general's mansion which had been uninhabited for over a year.

The setting sun hit the little emperor's crown and golden robes.

Su Rou was half-lying in the Xiang Fei rocking chair. Just as she was about to get up, Gong Yu pushed her back into the chair: "Go to sleep if you're tired!"

Gong Yu felt sorry for Su Rou, so he naturally didn't want her to worry about such a trivial matter.

Seeing Su Rou at ease, the eunuch chief came over and asked, "Young lady, His Majesty sent me to ask when you are free. His Majesty really misses you."

Su Rou touched the black hat on his head with her round fan and said, "Tomorrow morning, Gong Yu will come with me. Since we didn't attack the eastern part of the desert this time, I have made the same contribution as the Gong family. Tell His Majesty to think of a reward for us in advance."

Feng Anshan immediately accepted the order, and when he retreated, he did not forget to perform an exaggerated thirty-degree bow to Su Rou, as if Su Rou was a sword that could cut people with a breeze.

Late at night, Gong Yu lit a lamp for her and led her to the bedroom.

After a year in the desert, the room was covered with thick dust, and the celadon lamp on the rosewood desk had long dried up.

Gong Yu used his sleeve to rub out a small shiny spot.

Su Rou sat on the embroidered cushion and casually took out the golden mask that she had brought back from the desert.

The mask was only the size of a palm, with long and narrow eyebrows and snake scale patterns on the edges - Gong Yu asked the craftsmen to make it for her to play with.

Gong Yu watched her fingertips wandering over the snake scales, his Adam's apple rolling: "If you don't want to wear it tomorrow, you can take it off."

When they were in the desert, Su Rou's face was clearly seen by others.

The Shen family had previously surrounded and attacked them, but Su Rou killed them all. Now that they are back, they have to wear masks.

Even if there is gossip in the court, let them speak it.

Gong Yu just wanted her to stay with him peacefully.

Su Rou said nothing, only looking out the window. "I want to wear it."

At the hour of Mao, dawn was about to break and a thin mist hung on the copper nails of the Xuanwu Gate.

Outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony, officials lined up in silence.

Gong Yu stood in the outer martial arts team wearing armor, and the morning light cast a red glow along the iron armor.

On the other side, Su Rou stepped onto the Danbi, and the golden mask reflected a cold breath, like a thin layer of frost condensing on the tip of her nose.

She stood with Gong Yu.

Today he was wearing a dark red flying fish suit with gold weave, soft armor around his waist, and a cloak with a trail that made him look like a military commander.

Su Rou got up a little early today and was so sleepy that she kept yawning.

Some new generals did not recognize Su Rou, but knew Gong Yu who was beside her.

One by one, they came up to Gong Yu and greeted him.

Then they looked at Su Rou who was leaning against Gong Yu with strange eyes.

Xue Ren, the Minister of Rites, was the first to storm out: "How can I hide my face before the Emperor? Even if I have military achievements, this is still rebellion."

His voice was deliberately drawn out.

The Chief Censor and the Military Secretary standing next to him exchanged glances.

Today, the three officials and five temples jointly submitted a memorial, and someone had hinted at this scene a long time ago.

Su Rou held up the sceptre and said, "Your humble servant, Li Goudan, the Governor of Jingzhou, is ill. The wind and sand have damaged my face, and I am afraid I will disturb your majesty."

Her voice was not loud, but every word was penetrating.

She took off her mask because she was afraid of scaring these people to death.

What's more, I didn't kill anyone, so why should they care if I wear a mask?

You are really nosy!

"Master Xue, do you want me to remove the blood scab in front of you and soil your court robes?"

The eunuch beside the emperor called them in.

The little emperor on the dragon throne yawned and waved his hand as if to shoo away a fly: "I just heard you arguing outside the palace about my master's mask. I don't mind!"

The corners of Xue Ren's mouth were still twitching.

Master?

This person seems to be a young woman.

Since ancient times, weren't the tutors who taught the emperor and the princes all knowledgeable men?

Where did this little girl come from? She is trying to cheat the emperor!

It's really abominable!

Xue Ren stepped forward and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the Great Desert is currently facing internal and external troubles. If it weren't for General Gong's help, the Great Desert would certainly not have survived this disaster. This person must be the wife General Gong married. Since she is General Gong's wife and has served the army with distinction, she should show her true face when she appears before His Majesty. Isn't it shameful to hide her appearance?"

Su Rou also stood up and said, "Although I am the young lady of the Gong family, I was the one who led the troops to deal with the internal affairs of the desert. How can you attribute all the credit to my husband?"

As soon as Su Rou said this, discussions arose in the court.

Xue Ren snorted coldly, "You're hiding behind a mask. Just because you say you're leading the troops, does that mean you're leading them?"

This forced her to take off the mask.

When Xue Ren thought Su Rou would not take off the mask.

But then Su Rou suddenly put down her tablet and reached out to hold the mask.

The gold flakes flipped under his fingers and fell to the ground like a falling star.

The whole hall fell silent for a moment.

It was a face of unparalleled beauty, smooth as fresh snow, except for a very faint scar at the end of the left eyebrow, like a crescent moon shining on broken ice.

But someone recognized her as Su Rou.

"Didn't Su Rou marry the youngest son of the Shen family? Why is she here?"

"They died a year ago?"

"But if it's really Su Rou, then what she said might not be a lie."

……

Everyone was talking.

There are all kinds of discussions.

The daughter of Su Wan is not someone who can be a patrol girl.

All the officials were stunned. The Su Rou in front of them was exactly the same as the Su Rou from a year ago, except for the inverted scar on her face.

Speaking of which.

Some of them remembered.

There seemed to be a rumor a year ago that after Su Rou married into the Shen family, the three members of her family died of poisoning, but someone saw her appear on the street.

He faked his death to escape from Shen Yao.

Xue Ren's face turned pale, and he suspected that he had been plotted against.

Su Rou lightly stepped on the mask, took three steps towards the little emperor, and stopped within seven feet.

The guards with swords in front of the emperor drew their swords in unison, and cold light flashed.

The little emperor suddenly opened his eyes and threw the dragon turtle paperweight on the table at the guard, "Put away your sword! Who dares to be so rude?!"

The dragon turtle fell to the ground and broke into two pieces.

The drums have not sounded and the court meeting has not begun, but everything is silent here.

Su Rou raised her hand, palm facing up towards the little emperor. In her palm was the imperial seal.

"I've returned your things. I've traveled a thousand miles and my feet are sore. Could you lend me the throne to rest for a moment?"

The sound is soft, but it sounds like camel bells echoing in the frosty night.

Everyone held their breath, thinking she was going to turn around - but she actually took a step forward.

The little emperor actually chuckled, stood up from the dragon throne and patted his clothes, "I hope Master doesn't mind."

This sentence was like a flint dropped into a well, shattering all the rules in the hall.

What courage do you have?!

Dare to sit on the dragon throne of the Nine Five Supreme Being?!

Why should she!

Su Rou lifted her robe and actually sat down, leaning her elbows on the armrests. She looked down at the officials and said, "Now that you have seen my true face, do you have any other suggestions?"

She glanced at Xue Ren and saw that the latter had retreated three steps, his lips trembling, as if he was about to swallow the letter back.

Dark clouds rolled in the sky, and suddenly the morning bell struck its first gong - as if knocking on a door that was about to crack.

No one dared to ask what was behind the door.

The wind blew in from the skylight, lifting the ends of her hair.

Amid the astonishment of the entire court and the little emperor's astonished gaze, Su Rou suddenly smiled with her eyes curved - but that smile was hidden in the shadow of her eyelashes.

She lowered her head and tapped the armrests of the dragon throne three times with her fingertips, as crisp as the sound of a stick.

Everyone was waiting for her next words.

Her next words will determine who will be splattered with blood on the throne today—

"Your Majesty, this is inappropriate! How can you hand over the throne to anyone else?!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the others knelt down and tried to persuade the little emperor.

Su Rou crossed her legs and said to the little emperor standing beside her, "She is not someone else. Pass on my oral order. I want to appoint Li Goudan as the Grand Tutor. For the meritorious service of the Gong family this time, I will appoint Gong Aiqing as the General of the Cavalry of the current dynasty."

Su Rou was stunned and looked up at the emperor. "Why give him such a high position? If you don't give him this position, I have a perfect candidate. Your Majesty, will you consider it?"

She wanted to be a military general, but she never got to be one in her two lifetimes.

But it doesn't matter.

Su Rou doesn't need that kind of title to prove herself now.

Her father had made his name known to the world back then.

Today, her name has the same deterrent power as her father's in the world.

Not 100%.

There are some.

Su Rou is already very satisfied just like this.