The messengers came down from the city wall.

The people made way for them and watched them leave enthusiastically.

There were also some brave and curious people who came up to a few people and asked with a smile about the situation in the southwest.

No one dared to spread the word without His Majesty's order, and no one said a word.

The people were intrigued and didn't know what the situation was in the southwest. Those who knew the situation wanted to find someone who knew the situation and find out.

However, upon hearing the news of victory from the southwest, Emperor Jingyou was delighted and announced, "To celebrate the crown prince's great victory against Nanyue, the curfew will be lifted tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, allowing the people to celebrate!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Your Majesty's kindness is a blessing to the people of the world!"

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is wise and brave, and is a blessing to Daqing."

The loud praises of the court officials reached the ears of the people downstairs, and the people were all surprised and excited.

At this time, Eunuch Dequan stood on the city wall and loudly announced, "Your Majesty has decreed that to celebrate the Crown Prince's great victory over the Kingdom of Nanyue, the curfew will be lifted tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, and all citizens of the city may celebrate together!"

"Wow! Your Majesty is wise! Long live Your Majesty!"

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is amazing!"

"Long live Daqing!"

The common people were even more excited and happy. Thinking about how they had almost gotten into trouble because of Princess Lanzhi's instigation of the Nanyue Kingdom, only a few months had passed and their Crown Prince had really defeated the Nanyue Kingdom and made them pay the price for their despicable behavior. They felt so relieved!

This year's Lantern Festival is more lively and joyful than ever before.

Even after Ye Qingyu returned home, took off her hairpins and rings, changed into her pajamas and lay down on the bed, she was still too excited to fall asleep.

When she thought that Shen Yanli was about to come back and their wedding was still two months away, she became even more nervous and couldn't sleep. Thinking that her veil was not embroidered yet, Ye Qingyu could no longer lie down and sat up suddenly.

Tonight was the night watch for late autumn. Just as she was about to fall asleep, she was startled by Ye Qingyu who suddenly stood up.

"County, county lady?"

Wanqiu thought the master had fallen asleep long ago, but he suddenly sat up straight. It was scary no matter how you looked at him. Was he sleepwalking?

Ye Qingyu said, "Wanqiu, light the lamp. I haven't finished embroidering the veil yet."

Wanqiu put on her clothes and lit the lamp. Looking at Ye Qingyu who looked full of energy, she asked in confusion, "Princess, why are you wearing a veil so late at night?"

Ye Qingyu said, "I remembered that there are still many things that have not been embroidered yet. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will be back soon, so I have to finish them quickly so that I can feel at ease."

Wan Qiu said helplessly, "My princess, you can't embroider so late. Not to mention hurting your eyes, the stitches on your veil are so fine, how can you see clearly under the candlelight? If you embroider it wrong, you will have to redo it. I think we can't afford to do it this late, so let's embroider it tomorrow morning."

Ye Qingyu thought about it and felt that what Wanqiu said made sense. "Okay, let's embroider it tomorrow."

Wanqiu yawned, "Your Highness, it's already midnight, you should go to bed."

Ye Qingyu sighed, "But I can't sleep."

Thinking that Shen Yanli was about to come back, she felt nervous and happy.

Wanqiu blinked her eyes that were about to close, "Then, shall I chat with you?"

Ye Qingyu shook her head. "Go to sleep. I'll fall asleep in a moment."

Thinking that she had to get up early tomorrow, and that chatting with the princess might make her more energetic, Wanqiu nodded sleepily, "Okay, princess, remember to call me if you need anything."

She couldn't sleep at night and couldn't get up in the morning. When Ye Qingyu woke up, it was already the end of the morning.

Yesterday, knowing that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would be back soon, the people from the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion did not disturb Ye Qingyu, but they excitedly began to count Ye Qingyu's dowry again.

Because Xu had to arrange the marriage of Gu Huaizhi and Lu Zhiyao, the matter of Ye Qingyu's dowry was handed over to Jiang.

When Ye Qingyu went to say goodnight to the Duke, she was grabbed by Jiang and asked to count her dowry together.

When you are busy, time passes especially quickly. In a blink of an eye, a month passed and Shen Yanli led his army to appear outside the Donghua Gate of Kyoto City.

This time, not only did the Ministry of Rites prepare with extra care, Emperor Jingyou personally went out of the palace to welcome him, and even the people of Kyoto were as happy as if it were a holiday. They all changed into new clothes and excitedly crowded the streets. Although it was winter and there were no flowers, the people were holding silk flowers made of various materials such as silk, gauze, etc., which looked bright and colorful, as if they were in spring.

Ye Qingyu was no longer a spectator watching the army's return in the restaurant. Now, she was a first-rank princess and the prince's fiancée. Naturally, she was qualified to stand in the welcoming team and gaze into the distance excitedly and nervously with Princess Changning.

Under the warm winter sun, the returning army appeared in everyone's eyes with great momentum.

Shen Yanli, who was at the front, was not wearing armor, but a dark-colored prince's uniform and a cloak of the same color. His handsome face was stained with solemnity due to the hardships of the battlefield. However, when his eyes saw Emperor Jingyou, Ye Qingyu, and Princess Changning standing at the city gate, his cold and murderous look gradually softened, and a smile on the corner of his mouth softened his brows.

"I have lived up to your expectations and have returned safely."

Emperor Jingyou's eyes were moist as he carefully looked up and down at his son whom he hadn't seen for nearly half a year. "Okay, okay, as long as you come back safely, as long as you are safe."

Princess Changning cried and laughed with joy, "Brother, you are finally back. Did you get hurt in the battle in the southwest? Woo woo, brother, you have lost weight and become darker..."

Shen Yanli, "..." Does this girl dislike him? He was originally quite touched.

He smiled helplessly and doted on her, then turned to look at Ye Qingyu tenderly, "I'm glad Your Highness doesn't dislike me, but you, a little kid, are the first to dislike me!"

Ye Qingyu chuckled, "Your Highness is still as handsome as ever."

Hearing Ye Qingyu praising him, Shen Yanli smiled even brighter.

Emperor Jingyou said, "Let's go. If you have anything to say, let's go back to the palace. Your grandmother is still waiting to see you in the palace."

Shen Yanli nodded.

The group headed towards the palace.

The people shouted auspicious words and threw colorful silk flowers in their hands at Shen Yanli. Even Gu Tingyuan was thrown a lot of silk flowers. When Prime Minister Lu was sitting in the carriage, the people took the opportunity to throw silk flowers into his carriage when he lifted the curtain. This shows the enthusiasm and happiness of the people in Kyoto City.

Emperor Jingyou took into consideration the fatigue of the soldiers and decided to hold the celebration banquet on the next day.

These days, Kyoto is bustling with joy and celebration.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince returned victoriously and defeated the arrogant Nanyue Kingdom, which had dared to come to their capital city. The country was forced to negotiate peace and would send tribute to Daqing every year from then on.

Today is the wedding day of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Princess Chun'an.

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