After rebirth, I cried and criticized the prince

Later, the new emperor Gu Yanli ascended the throne, and the Yuan Mansion retained the same status as before.

The Yuan Mansion is familiar with the terrain of the northwest and is an important checkpoint in defending the northwest defense line.

I will return if called by the northwest.

The arid northwest has been dry for a long time and even the food supply is very scarce.

To control the military command in the west means to go to the northwest all year round, and no one in the government or the public wants this difficult job.

In addition, the Yuan government acted low-key and was like air in the court and the country.

No one is afraid of the Yuan Mansion, and no one cares.

She had seen Yuan Xu once during those days. His face had become much thinner. Yuan Xu glanced at her from a distance, and when she looked at him, he avoided her gaze.

Maybe it was because of the cruel words she said to Yuan Xu during the hunting in Qiuchang.

She didn't expect that when she asked Yuan Xu to stay away from her, Yuan Xu really stayed away from her.

She never saw Yuan Xu again after that.

Now she was thinking that if everything went according to the previous life, the Yuan Mansion would be safe and sound.

Now that Yuan Xu was gone, it was possible to avoid involving him in these fights.

She felt relieved and let out a long breath.

When she returned to the tent, General Helan and the old lady were already waiting for her outside.

General Helan had a circle of white gauze wrapped around his waist and his right leg, looking like a patient. He was supported by the old lady and limped over.

Helan Xuenuo couldn't help but smile.

The old lady signaled with her eyes and lowered her voice, "Don't reveal the truth."

They attended the banquet together.

Still sitting in the same position as that day.

Helan Xuenuo looked at the empty seat where Yuan Xu and the others were sitting, and she felt an indescribable feeling in her heart, she just felt sad.

Looking over again, Gu Shicheng was staring at her with deep eyes, a smile on his lips. He was wearing a black suit, which made the femininity on his face even deeper. He always looked out of place when he was with other people.

If it were in the previous life, Helan Xuenuo would have been stunned when looking at him.

General Helan lamented, "Yuan Shu and his men were urgently transferred back to the northwest. They left in such a hurry. I don't know when we'll meet again."

The old lady smiled and said, "It won't be long. Seeing that my marriage with Nuonuo is approaching, I will come back then."

"Yes, yes." General Helan laughed.

The chief eunuch in charge of statistics came out with small steps. He spread out a piece of rice paper and read out the number of preys for each family in a shrill voice.

Finally, the poem read, "Helan Xuenuo of Helan Prefecture hunted thirty deer, fifty wild boars, twenty wolves, one bear, and one tiger...a tiger, winning the championship!"

After the eunuch chief finished reading, everyone looked at her. Her face felt a little hot and her eyes darted left and right. No matter where she looked, someone was looking at her. She had no choice but to hold her forehead and lower her head.

When ordinary people heard this, they knew that it was impossible for her to hunt so many prey. For one person to hunt so many prey, it would take many days and nights to do so, not to mention that she was a girl.

The emperor shouted, "Why are there so many prey? Helan Xuenuo, come out and tell us."

The emperor's voice attracted everyone's attention. His face was serious and his eyes were full of unhappiness. There was silence all around, leaving only the sound of everyone's breathing.

Qi Didi curled her lips and smiled when she saw this. She wanted to see how Helan Xuenuo would deal with the emperor's wrath.

Helan Xuenuo swallowed her saliva, walked out and knelt before the emperor, "Your Highness... Your Highness..."

Before she could think of an appropriate response, the emperor burst into laughter. It turned out that he was just pretending to scare her. Only then did she feel relieved.

Only then did he dare to look up and look directly into the emperor's face. The emperor's face was full of kindness, less majestic. "Hahahaha, old General Helan, your girl is really interesting. The Yuan Mansion also contributed a lot to this hunt, right? Hahaha, it really is a good match, a perfect match made in heaven."

The emperor personally walked over to the tray with the West King Bow on it. He picked up the bow from the tray and walked over to Helan Xuenuo. He smiled kindly and said, "Why don't you get up and claim your reward?"

Helan Xuenuo stood up swiftly and took the West King Bow. This bow was different from her Gentleman Bow and was heavier.

Helan Xuenuo needs to be caught with both hands to hold it firmly.

The emperor smiled and said, "The future stability of the world depends on the protection of military commanders like you. Thank you for your help."

Helan Xuenuo lowered his head and replied, "For the sake of a hundred years of stability in Donglai, I am willing to go through fire and water without hesitation."

"good very good!"

After the emperor finished speaking, he turned around and walked back to sit in front of the Huanglong desk.

Helan Xuenuo also retreated with the bow.

A gaze was fixed on her for a long time. She saw Qi Didi staring at Xiwang Gong with an unwilling look on her face. The smile on her lips froze. She was naturally unhappy because she didn't get to watch the fun.

Helan Xuenuo didn't bother to pay attention to her. She had just stolen the limelight. At this moment, the Queen and the Second Prince were looking at her with eager eyes, as if they were staring at some prey.

She turned her head and glanced at General Helan.

Helan Xuenuo was helped to stand up by the old lady. He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have a favor to ask."

"What's the matter?"

General Helan limped out, supported by the old lady. He knelt down and pleaded, "Your Majesty, I am old and have only one daughter. I currently control three military tokens, but my health is declining day by day. I fear I am no longer able to control three. The stability of Donglai is of paramount importance. I hope Your Majesty can take back two. I will do my best to control one, defend the south, and maintain the stability of Donglai."

The emperor looked at the old general, who was wrapped in white gauze, and then at the fine lines and ravines on his face. He felt troubled. After a long moment, he frowned and said, "Have you really thought it through?"

"Your Majesty, I am no longer in good health. It would be great if I had a few sons to share my cares, but unfortunately, I only have one daughter. But don't worry, Your Majesty. I have a suitable person who can better safeguard these two military tokens. I believe he will be able to protect the east and north."

"Who?"

"Prince Ding'an." General Helan paused for a moment before continuing, "I once fought alongside Prince Ding'an at the Battle of Nanguan. He was incredibly brave and even more resourceful and skilled than I. I am ashamed of myself for not being as good as him."

The emperor was not surprised, but remained calm, as if he was very satisfied with this choice. He looked at Gu Shicheng and asked, "Prince Ding'an, what do you think?"

Everyone looked at Ding'an King Gu Shicheng. Gu Shicheng was originally taking a sip of wine lazily, but when he heard this, he clenched the wine glass with his fingers, and his knuckles protruded obviously.

He must have felt surprised as well. Helan Xuenuo saw surprise in his eyes. Gu Shicheng looked at her with great displeasure in his eyes. Helan Xuenuo smiled coldly and turned away.

Gu Shicheng walked out from the desk, knelt beside the old General Helan, and declined, "I don't deserve it. I will be going to my fiefdom in the future, and it is inappropriate to give me the military seal."

General Helan lamented, "Is Your Majesty willing to watch this old minister's bones guarding three military tokens? Even if I am willing, the people will not be at ease."

The old general was filled with grief, his voice hoarse and unbearable to listen to. "Your Highness, for the sake of this world, please stop being humble."

Helan Xuenuo looked worried and pretended to wipe her tears with a handkerchief, but in fact, she didn't shed a single tear.

If Xiaozhu were here, she would definitely admire her acting skills.

Everyone looked at the old and the young, and they were all quite impressed. How could the old general not be interested in power? For the sake of the world, he was willing to let a more suitable person take charge of the military command.

What a loyal veteran.