After rebirth, the daughter of the marquisate went crazy

Gu Tingyuan also said, "My cousin donated food and supplies to the Northern Territory, buying time for the Northern Territory. My cousin contributed to the victory of the Northern Territory. I only have this one cousin, so I beg Your Majesty to grant her your blessing."

The person who contributed the most to the North's great victory was undoubtedly his cousin.

Back then, when my cousin was in Pingliang City, she proposed to trade grain with the Huns in exchange for a truce between the two sides.

But my cousin said that this was only temporary, and some people would not want to see peace and stability in the North, so she proposed to use the enemy's trick against them and lure them into a trap.

Zhu Chengyi's rebellion made Pingliang City's border defense meaningless. If someone used the border defense map to trade with the Huns, how could the Huns abide by the peace agreement they made? They would even have to exchange their horses, cattle and sheep for food. If they could capture Pingliang City, all the food in Pingliang City would belong to them.

How could a barbarian tribe like the Huns really keep their oath?

They naturally understood the crisis here. When their father left Pingliang City, Pingliang City had become a deserted city.

Fortify the walls and clear the fields. Even if the Huns conquer Pingliang City, they won't be able to get a single grain of food!

The Huns who entered Pingliang City became like rats in a jar, and whether they could leave depended on whether the bows and arrows in their hands allowed them to do so.

With the so-called border defense map in hand, the Huns will naturally send all their elite forces to attack Pingliang City. At this time, the Huns' royal court is naturally empty, and it is a good opportunity to launch a surprise attack and catch them all in one swoop!

His father and grandfather rushed back from Kyoto and took charge of Yanzhou City. He led an elite army and, while the Xiongnu king led his army to attack Pingliang City, captured the Xiongnu royal court in one fell swoop and captured all the members of the Xiongnu royal family.

This plan was discussed with Your Majesty on the night my father returned to Kyoto City. I also told Your Majesty that this was my cousin's plan. Therefore, Your Majesty knows that the biggest contributor to all this is my cousin.

Emperor Jingyou looked regretful and said, "My dear minister, your granddaughter is also my daughter-in-law who has not yet married me. How can I let her be the one to receive the reward? The credit for your contribution will naturally still be yours."

The Duke of Zhenguo and Gu Tingyuan said firmly, "Your Majesty, our victory was entirely due to your foresight and our duty as generals. How can we claim any credit for it?"

"I ask you to grant my granddaughter some personal belongings. I am asking for this without shame, relying on your Majesty's kindness and generosity towards me."

Emperor Jingyou sighed helplessly, "Okay, I'll do as you say."

The Duke of Zhenguo was surprised and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your forgiveness!"

"I will grant Ye Qingyu the title of Princess Chun'an, a Princess's Mansion, and a fief of 3,000 households. Ye Qingyu is summoned to the palace to receive her reward."

The Duke of Zhenguo and Gu Tingyuan knelt down to express their gratitude, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Last night, after returning to his mansion, the Duke of Zhenguo went to Ye Qingyu's Tingyunju and told her that he would ask for a reward for her at the court this morning, and asked Ye Qingyu to be prepared.

Knowing that she would attend court today, Ye Qingyu decided to take advantage of Emperor Jingyou's good mood and his overwhelming favorability towards her to resolve all the issues.

Now everything that needs to be prepared is ready, and it is the best time.

A eunuch sang a congratulatory song, "Announce that Ye Qingyu is here to see you."

Ye Qingyu was wearing a plain and elegant moon-white brocade dress without any patterns, and a white jade hairpin on her head that couldn't be simpler.

It was somewhat rude for her to meet the emperor in this outfit, even though she was still in mourning.

Shen Yanli stayed beside her, looking at her gently, "Qingqing, just go ahead and do it. I'll take care of everything."

Ye Qingyu did not hide anything she had arranged from him, and even many things that were inconvenient for her to investigate were verified by Shen Yanli.

Ye Qingyu arranged everything last night, but did not inform him what she was going to do today.

But she knew he would know what she was going to do.

With Shen Yanli's company, Ye Qingyu's uneasy heart finally calmed down.

In her past and present lives, this was the first time Ye Qingyu stepped into the Golden Palace, but she was not nervous or afraid at all.

The ministers looked at Ye Qingyu, who was wearing a plain and somewhat rude dress, and walked slowly side by side with the King of Chu on the golden bricks of the Golden Palace. The court, which was bustling just now, suddenly became silent because of the arrival of the two.

The court officials looked at Ye Qingyu's attire and all looked at the Duke of Zhenguo. Didn't he inform his granddaughter in advance? Otherwise, why would she dress so plainly?

The Duke of Zhenguo looked at Ye Qingyu's clothes. His face, which was full of joy just now, gradually faded and he frowned.

Ye Qingyu knelt down and saluted politely, "I, Ye Qingyu, greet Your Majesty. May Your Majesty be blessed with peace."

Shen Yanli bowed, "Your Highness, I greet you, Father. May your Highness be well and at peace."

Emperor Jingyou saw Ye Qingyu's outfit, which was a bit too plain, but she called herself a commoner, so there was nothing wrong with her dressing like that.

"Ye Qingyu, I promised the Duke of Zhenguo that I would make you a princess. Please accept your reward."

Anxiety flashed in Gu Tingyuan's eyes, and he said, "Cousin, please thank His Majesty for his grace."

Ye Qingyu remained silent and kowtowed deeply and respectfully, "Your Majesty, I am grateful for your generosity, but I cannot accept the title you bestow."

Emperor Jingyou frowned and looked at the Duke of Zhenguo.

We have already discussed this, so why is Ye Qingyu still refusing?

The Duke of Zhenguo was also anxious. "Qingyu, our Enshang has reached its peak. Your Majesty is lenient and will reward those who have made contributions. You have contributed to the victory in the northern border, so it is right for you to be rewarded."

"Don't reject His Majesty's kindness. Thank you very much."

Ye Qingyu raised her head and looked at the Duke of Zhenguo with a bright smile.

He looked at his granddaughter's smile and always felt that something was wrong.

At this moment, the rhythmic sound of drums rang out.

It was clearly transmitted into the silent Golden Palace.

Emperor Jingyou frowned, wondering where the drum sound came from.

At this moment, the Jinyiwei on duty hurriedly ran into the hall and knelt down to report, "Your Majesty, someone has struck the drum to report!"

"what!"

There was an uproar in the Golden Palace.

If you beat the drum to report something, you must be beaten with fifty sticks. After fifty sticks, the person will lose most of his life. This is for those who are in good health. If you are weak or a woman, it is hard to say whether she can survive.

The fifty sticks used by the Jinyiwei were not just a few ordinary sticks. They were all used by experts in stick fighting, and they had some skill in it.

The drum outside the imperial city hasn't been sounded for many years.

Emperor Jingyou couldn't remember the last time it rang. It seemed that it hadn't rung since he ascended the throne.

"Who is beating the drum for reporting?"

"Your Majesty, I am an ordinary citizen from Qinzhou who has come to the capital to file a complaint with the emperor."

When the drum sounds, the emperor will surely appear.

Even though Emperor Jingyou felt that his good mood was ruined, he still had to be patient and meet people.

"If the person is still conscious, bring him here."

"Yes."

The Jinyiwei received the order and quickly left the Golden Throne Hall. Not long after, two Jinyiwei appeared in the Golden Throne Hall carrying a man covered in blood-stained clothes.

The rack was lowered, and blood flowed down the rack onto the golden bricks of the Golden Palace.

Emperor Jingyou frowned and asked, "Who are you? Why are you filing a complaint?"