Exile: Empty half of the capital and blow up the enemy's palace

Yun Qingqing traveled for more than ten days and finally arrived at Liangzhou City. There were no guards blocking the road at the city gate, so Yun Qingqing entered Liangzhou City unimpeded. As Yun Qingqing walked into Liangzhou City, the hawkers' cries were heard one after another, and pedestrians came and went, talking and laughing, and the city was back to its peak.

Yun Qingqing walked on the street, looking at the bustling Liangzhou City, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise. The current Liangzhou City looked much more pleasing to the eye. It was noon at this time, and the aroma of food wafted out from the restaurants on the street. Yun Qingqing smelled the tempting aroma, and her stomach began to rumble. She walked into a restaurant, which was full of diners, with noise and laughter intertwined.

Yun Qingqing found an empty seat and sat down. The waiter came up to her warmly: "Miss, what would you like to eat? Our signature dishes, crispy duck and braised carp, are both excellent. We also have the newly introduced seasonal vegetable soup, which is very refreshing and delicious!" Yun Qingqing ordered a few of her favorite dishes, and then stared at the bustling street outside the window.

During the time she was away, her grandfather and others had restored the popularity of Liangzhou City, which was really great. Now that the issue of Beimo Kingdom had been resolved and Liangzhou City had also regained its popularity, she had to tell her grandfather and others about leaving the Great Zhou Kingdom.

Those in the Great Zhou royal family distrusted the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion. Even if their grievances were cleared this time, they would definitely not stay to protect the Great Zhou. At this time, several men at the nearby table started talking loudly:

"The old marshal and his men are truly the protectors of Liangzhou City. Thanks to them, we were able to save Liangzhou City and survive this time."

"Yes, the old marshal and his men are the lucky stars that God has sent to our Liangzhou City. With the old marshal and his men guarding Liangzhou City, no one will dare to provoke Liangzhou City in the future."

"The old marshals are not only the protectors of Liangzhou City, but also the protectors of the Great Zhou Kingdom. Because of their heroic and fearless deeds, the Great Zhou Kingdom has been safe and sound over the years, allowing us to live a stable life."

"Yes, our Great Zhou Kingdom is able to live a peaceful life thanks to the protection of the old marshal and his men. Other countries dare not look down on the Great Zhou Kingdom. This time, the old marshal and his men have captured the Beimo Pass. It is truly a great joyous event. It is a vital pass for the Northern Desert Kingdom. If they capture it, it will not be so easy for the Northern Desert Kingdom to invade the Great Zhou Kingdom in the future. If this matter were to reach the ears of the emperor, he would surely be very pleased."

"What a joke!" A big man slammed the table so hard that the dishes and chopsticks jumped up. "When the old marshal and his companions were trapped in the Valley of Fallen Souls, the emperor actually thought that the old marshal was collaborating with the enemy and committing treason. He even confiscated the property of the old marshal and his family and exiled them!" The big man's words were filled with anger.

Yun Qingqing listened to the familiar voice and looked towards it, and found that it was Gu Wu who was speaking. There were many empty wine bottles on his table, and it looked like he had drunk a lot of alcohol.

Everyone was surprised when they heard Gu Wu's words. The originally noisy restaurant suddenly became quiet. They were all shocked by his words.

"What? The emperor actually thought that the old marshal's family was collaborating with the enemy and committing treason, and confiscated the old marshal's family property and exiled them. This is simply a foolish act! The old marshal and his family are loyal to the Great Zhou Kingdom, and they risk their own lives to protect the Great Zhou Kingdom. How can he be so distrustful of them?" Someone said indignantly.

Someone else chimed in, "Yes, I've seen the old marshal's loyalty to the Great Zhou. If it weren't for them, how could Liangzhou City be so peaceful today? The Great Zhou Kingdom wouldn't be so peaceful. The emperor confiscated the old marshal's family and exiled them simply because he believed the slander and rumors. It's truly chilling."

Everyone was talking at once and criticizing the emperor, and their emotions were getting more and more agitated.

"Half of the Great Zhou Kingdom was conquered by the Duke of Protectorate. The old marshal's family is a military family, and all the men went to the battlefield to defend their country. Yet the emperor confiscated their property and exiled them. How foolish!"

"I think the emperor is just afraid that the old marshal and his men will become more powerful than him, so he wants to find an excuse to get rid of them. The so-called treason is nothing but a trumped-up charge."

Yun Qingqing listened to everyone's discussions and thought to herself: The people in Kyoto are really no match for the people in Liangzhou City. It's worth it for my grandfather and his men to guard Liangzhou City all these years!

Gu Wu spotted Yun Qingqing, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he quickly walked towards Yun Qingqing: "Ninth Miss, you're back!" Gu Wu burped loudly, scratching his head a little embarrassedly, a blush spreading on his face, and the smell of alcohol also dissipated. "I was so happy today that I drank a few more glasses. I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Ninth Miss."

Yun Qingqing smiled and said, "Nothing, what happened to you that made you so happy?"

Gu Wu said excitedly, "Miss Nine, the old marshal and his men have taken over Moguan City! Moguan City has a great geographical location. If we take it, it will make it even more difficult for the Northern Desert Kingdom to attack the Great Zhou Kingdom in the future."

Yun Qingqing knew that her grandfather and his men would take over Moguan City, so she didn't show any surprise when she heard this. She just said, "This is indeed a happy thing."

Gu Wu excitedly echoed, "Yes, Miss Nine! This is not only joyful, it's simply delightful!"