In the front was the emperor's carriage, and behind it was the disciplined army of the Northern Frontier Army. Riding on tall horses, the soldiers were dressed in bright armor, which shone with a biting chill in the sunlight, making people afraid to look at them.

The originally noisy streets suddenly became quiet the moment the army appeared. The people seemed to be infected by the army's order and solemnity. Everyone held their breath and dared not shout loudly, for fear of disrespecting these soldiers who were defending their country.

Someone couldn't contain their excitement and exclaimed, "Wow, that's so impressive!"

Then the people began to react and started shouting, "Welcome General Gu back to the capital with a great victory!"

"Welcome the victorious Northern Army!"

"General Gu is invincible and brave!"

"We Daqing are invincible!"

Excited shouts one after another resounded through the sky.

Some people threw the flowers they had prepared long ago to the soldiers, and naturally, the most were thrown to General Gu.

Ye Qingyu looked at her uncle and found that although he had a serious face, he did not show any impatience.

"Aunt, how do you feel about seeing that your uncle is so loved?" Ye Qingyu smiled somewhat teasingly.

In the Daqing Dynasty, there has always been a custom for women to throw flowers to people they love and respect. Today, my uncle was almost drowned in flowers, which shows the people's respect for him.

Jiang smiled and said, "That's great."

Xu smiled and said, "That's right. This is the honor given to heroes, not something ordinary people can enjoy."

Mrs. Jiang was holding little An An at the moment. The child excitedly leaned against the window and greeted his grandfather downstairs, "Wow, it's Grandpa, Grandma, it's Grandpa!"

Jiang smiled dotingly and said, "It's your grandfather. An An, say hello to your grandfather."

An An called out in her baby voice, "Grandpa! Grandpa, An An is here!"

It has to be said that people who practice martial arts have sharp ears and eyes. Even in such a noisy environment, my uncle could still hear An An's cry, accurately identify An An's location, and look up at the second floor.

When An An saw his grandfather looking at him, he became even more excited and giggled happily, "Grandfather, Grandfather!"

The uncle gave An An and Jiang a hearty smile and waved to the people at the window.

Little An An was even happier, "Grandma, Grandpa saw us!"

Jiang smiled and said, "Yes, An An is so amazing, you even let Grandfather hear your voice."

An An clapped her hands and couldn't stop giggling.

It took the Holy Chariot and the Northern Army two quarters of an hour to finally exit Suzaku Street. By the time the people on both sides of the street had dispersed, half an hour had passed.

The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion arranged to have lunch today at Wanfu Restaurant before returning home. As soon as the food was served, a eunuch pushed the door open and came in.

"Miss Ye, His Majesty invites you."

Ye Qingyu was a little surprised. It must be that her uncle told His Majesty something about himself.

Ye Qingyu smiled and said, "Excuse me, eunuch. Aunts, I will go to the palace first."

"go Go."

Ye Qingyu followed her eunuch downstairs, got on the carriage, and drove to the palace.

The father-in-law took Ye Qingyu to the imperial study. At that time, only the uncle and grandfather were in the study.

Ye Qingyu bowed dignifiedly, "Your Majesty, I greet you. May your Majesty be blessed with good health."

Emperor Jingyou looked at her kindly and said, "Please stand up quickly."

He looked at Ye Qingyu with a smile, "Is it okay for me to call you Qingyu?"

This is his daughter-in-law who has not yet married into the family. Now, she has made an indispensable contribution to the victory of the war in the north. She really makes him, the emperor, like her no matter how hard he tries.

Ye Qingyu said respectfully, "It is my honor."

Emperor Jingyou asked, "You know, your uncle said that the great credit for the victory in the North goes to you, and he's trying to commend you for it. I'd like to ask for your opinion."

On the way here, Ye Qingyu guessed that her uncle mentioned her contribution, but she couldn't take the credit. She was just trying to protect her family.

Ye Qingyu said sternly, "Your Majesty, this great victory is naturally the credit of my uncle and the soldiers from the northern border. I just contributed a little money.

This war isn't about winning simply by having silver. If it weren't for my uncle and the Northern Border Army who have defended Pingliang City day in and day out for ten years, fighting bravely and repeatedly repelling the enemy's attacks, thus deterring them, this victory wouldn't have been possible. I, your humble servant, cannot take any credit for it."

The eldest uncle said anxiously, "Qingqing, you are too modest. If you hadn't brought the news and food in time, how could we have forced the Xiongnu to retreat without losing a single soldier? You are the main contributor to this victory!"

The Duke was fully aware of the whole story and naturally wanted to commend Ye Qingyu. If it weren't for his good granddaughter, his son, and his grandson, countless soldiers in the northern border would have died.

She knew that the ending of her granddaughter's dream must not be very good, otherwise, the child would not be so determined to go to the North by herself.

"Qingqing, your uncle is right. You are the main contributor to this victory. Don't refuse."

My granddaughter is still in the den of wolves in the Qingyuan Marquis Mansion. Last time, I didn't let this child sever ties with the Ye family. Now I can use this merit to ask Qingqing for some things to rely on.

Ye Qingyu shook her head and said sternly, "Grandfather, uncle, I know you love me, but the credit belongs to whoever it belongs to. You can't put the blame on me."

Ye Qingyu looked up at Emperor Jingyou and said, "Your Majesty, I really only spent some money to buy some food. My grandfather and uncle are so distressed that they want to give me this credit. You are the wisest and must have seen it."

Emperor Jingyou looked at Ye Qingyu with a smile, "Really? You really don't want to refuse such a great achievement?"

Ye Qingyu blinked her bright eyes and smiled, "I have indeed spent a lot of my mother's dowry on buying food. Your Majesty, if you care about me, please give me some good things as a dowry. With the dowry you have given me, I will definitely be the most glorious when I get married."

The kindness in Emperor Jingyou's eyes became more and more obvious. "Are you satisfied with just a little dowry? With such great contributions, I can make you a princess."

Ye Qingyu smiled and nodded, "Your Majesty, I'm so shameless as to ask for a reward from you, but it's all thanks to my uncle and grandfather. If you don't despise my ignorance and lack of propriety, it means you dote on me just like my grandfather and uncle do."

What elder doesn’t like the younger generation to be sweet-talking, let alone such a sensible and tactful younger generation?

Emperor Jingyou knew very well about Ye Qingyu's contribution to this victory. As early as when Ye Qingyu and her companions came back, his people had carefully investigated everything Ye Qingyu had done in Pingliang City. It must be said that it was a blessing for the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion that a woman could have such a broad mind and intelligence.

It is also a blessing for his Daqing Dynasty.

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