After rebirth, the daughter of the marquisate went crazy

On the day of the Lantern Festival, the entire city of Kyoto has no curfew all night, and the streets are decorated with lights and colorful lanterns, as bright as day.

People dressed in beautiful clothes and walked on the streets with smiles on their faces, admiring the lanterns and guessing lantern riddles. There were stilt-walking artists dancing to the sound of gongs and drums. Kyoto at night was more lively than during the day.

On this day every year, Emperor Jingyou would celebrate with the people and watch the lanterns with the people in the city from the city wall. On this day, the court would set off fireworks, partly to have fun with the people and partly to have a good look forward to the next year.

Today is still the same. Emperor Jingyou accompanied the Empress Dowager to the city wall and looked at the bright lights all over the city. The people had satisfied and happy smiles on their faces. Young boys and girls dressed in the most gorgeous clothes, walked in groups of three or two, and looked at the exquisite lanterns hand in hand.

Because there is no curfew during the Lantern Festival, everyone can go out and play on the streets. Therefore, many young men and women fall in love with each other and many marriages are made. Therefore, for some young men and women who are not yet engaged, this day should dress up well, and maybe they will meet their ideal partner.

The Queen Mother liked girls to dress up beautifully. Looking at the girls dressed up in fancy clothes on the street, her face was full of kindness, "They are at the age of freshness and beauty. They look good in anything they wear."

Emperor Jingyou smiled and said, "Mother, what do you think of this year's lanterns compared to last year's?"

The Queen Mother smiled and said, "I don't even remember what the lanterns looked like last year. This year's lanterns are indeed exquisite and beautiful, and the designs are very novel."

Emperor Jingyou smiled and apologized, "It's my son who can't speak anymore. I just hope that your Majesty likes this year's lanterns."

At this moment, Princess Changning, holding the Sixth Princess's hand, ran up to the city wall. Her little face was rosy with excitement, and her clear eyes were full of joy. "Grandmother, Grandmother, look, this is the lantern my granddaughter just made for you. Do you like it?"

The Sixth Princess raised her hands and held her head high, "And Xiaoliu, Grandmother, Xiaoliu helped too."

The Empress Dowager looked at the lotus lantern handed to her by Princess Changning. Although the workmanship was rough and not very delicate, it was obvious that care was put into it.

The Empress Dowager took the lotus lantern and said with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work, Changning and Xiaoliu. Grandmother Huang likes it very much."

The Queen Mother handed the lotus lantern to the palace maid behind her and instructed, "Hold it carefully and hang it up for me when you return to the palace."

"Yes."

Seeing that the Empress Dowager really liked it, Princess Changning and the Sixth Princess also became happy.

Upon learning that Emperor Jingyou and the Empress Dowager were watching the lanterns on the city wall, Ye Qingyu and the people from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion came to the city wall to pay their respects to the two.

The Queen Mother said kindly, "Today is the Lantern Festival. Chun'an, you don't need to be so polite. Come and enjoy the lanterns. The fireworks will be set off soon. The view from the city wall is the best. You've come at the perfect time."

Ye Qingyu smiled and said, "Thank you, Queen Mother."

At this moment, a messenger team holding military flags rushed into Kyoto City from Donghua Gate.

The soldiers guarding the city saw their flags and knew they were soldiers under the command of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Knowing they were going to report to His Majesty, they hurriedly said, "Today is the Lantern Festival. His Majesty is admiring the lanterns on the city walls. The streets are crowded with civilians. Please slow down and don't hurt the people."

The messenger soldiers then realized why there was no curfew at this time of night. It turned out to be the Lantern Festival.

The leading young general clasped his fists in gratitude and said, "Thank you for letting me know."

After saying that, he gave several instructions to the people behind him.

The young general raised the flag high and shouted, "Victory news from the southwest, everyone please make way!"

Upon hearing the good news from the southwest, the people consciously made way for a few people to pass through. Looking at the soldiers who brought the news passing by, the people talked a lot.

"His Royal Highness must have won a great victory!"

"According to the previous victory report, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had already led his troops to capture three cities in Nanyue. Now that a month has passed, maybe they have even reached the Nanyue capital!"

"If we capture the Nanyue Emperor alive, Nanyue will become our Daqing territory in the future."

"What do we need that lousy place for?"

"Hurry, follow us and listen to the good news. Isn't His Majesty going to watch the lanterns on the city wall tonight? They will definitely go there to announce the victory."

The common people followed and rushed to the tower of the imperial city.

Emperor Jingyou heard the messenger's high-pitched voice from a distance, his eyes full of surprise, "Quick, let them come up!"

Lord Cao ordered Jinyi to go and get the messenger soldier to come up to the city wall.

The young general was walking in front. When he saw Emperor Jingyou, he knelt on one knee and saluted, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live your Majesty!"

"Be flat."

The young general held up the battle report to the nation's head and said, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince led a large army to attack the Yangxi Pass of Nanyue. Nanyue is sincere in its peace talks. Your Highness, sympathetic to the hard work of the soldiers, has agreed to the peace talks. Now, Your Highness has reached an armistice agreement by occupying three Nanyue cities and paying Daqing an annual tribute of 200,000 taels of gold, 5 million taels of silver, 200,000 pieces of silk, 50,000 kilograms of new tea, etc. Your Highness has sent this humble minister back to report to Your Majesty. Your Highness said that if Your Majesty is not satisfied with the current conditions, you can add more!"

The people on the city wall were confused when they heard the young general reporting a series of numbers. How much silver was that? It must be said that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was not only good at fighting, but also very good at negotiation.

"Haha, good, good, Li'er is really great!"

Emperor Jingyou laughed heartily. He handed the memorial to the Empress Dowager and said, "Mother, look, Li'er has really made our Daqing proud this time."

The Queen Mother did not respond. "Why am I reading this? I was confused by what the young general said. I don't believe in Li'er's ability."

Chang Ning was extremely happy to hear this, her clear eyes filled with admiration. "Brother is so amazing!" She hugged Ye Qingyu's arm and said with a smile, "Qingyu, now that the contract has been signed, brother will be back soon. Brother really keeps his word. He said he wouldn't delay your wedding date. Look, he's coming back soon."

The Empress Dowager and Emperor Jingyou both looked over. Ye Qingyu's pretty, fair face flushed red with embarrassment. She glared at Changning, "Your Highness!"

The Empress Dowager smiled and said to Emperor Jingyou, "Emperor, you must urge the Ministry of Rites. The Crown Prince is about to return. How are the preparations for the wedding between His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Princess Chun'an going?"

Emperor Jingyou laughed heartily, "Yes, that's what the Queen Mother said. When Li'er left, he was still thinking about getting married when he returned."

No matter how thick-skinned Ye Qingyu was, her little face was made red as if it was about to bleed. She covered her face with a handkerchief in shame, and her eyes were full of water and light.

Emperor Jingyou said to the young general who delivered the message, "Go back and tell the Crown Prince that I am very satisfied with his decision. Let the army rest and then return to the court."

"The minister obeys the order."