In the years of famine, in troubled times, the koi sweet wife is omnipotent

"Where's the fairy? Where did the fairy go?"

"Who said that the fairy was going to return to the capital with General Gu? And that they were going to get married? Arrest the person who spread the rumor and execute him by slow slicing. He even dared to spread rumors about General Gu."

"It's a pity that I didn't get to see the fairy in person and couldn't say thank you to her."

Gu Huaijin could hear clearly what the people were talking about in the crowd.

A charming smile curved his lips, and he announced loudly in front of the entire city, using his inner strength: "Fellow villagers! This is my wife, Gu Huaijin. Her name is Xia Wanwan. We have been married for seven years and have three children. Also, the fairy you are talking about is my wife. It was she who risked her life to deliver supplies to the soldiers and the people of the north, saving our Jin State and allowing the people of the north to survive the disaster."

Xia Wanwan raised her eyes and looked at him in a daze, as if she had not expected that he would announce to the world in this way that she was his wife.

What? Seven years of marriage?

Isn’t it rumored that General Gu hasn’t married yet?

What is even more unbelievable is that the general actually said that his wife was the fairy.

The people's eyes were filled with disbelief, followed by excitement.

"Hello, Madam General."

The people were all polite and after hearing Gu Huaijin's introduction, they immediately greeted Xia Wanwan.

To them, no matter who his wife is, she is the general's wife.

"I know this Xia Wanwan. She's the proprietress of Fengyalou and a very capable and outstanding woman."

"I was wondering why she looked so familiar. It turns out she's the owner of Fengyalou. I've met her once before when I went there for dinner."

"If the general had only deliberately called her a fairy to highlight her good qualities before, now I truly believe that she is the fairy who suddenly appeared in the north to save the suffering. This is because the things in Fengya Tower are truly too advanced. I think only she can provide the soldiers with advanced weapons to kill the enemy."

"I also heard that the proprietress of Fengyalou is the sister that His Majesty and Prince Jin have been looking for for over twenty years, the recently crowned Princess."

"So, General Gu and his wife are truly a match made in heaven. Look at how much they love each other, how devoted they are to each other. It's truly enviable."

With the people's words, soon there were waves of excited shouts on the streets.

"General! General!"

"Madam! Madam!"

Gu Huaijin hugged Xia Wanwan tightly, a gentle and happy smile on his handsome face. Thinking that he had deceived her for so long, he felt very guilty and whispered in her ear to admit his mistake, "I'm sorry, my lady! I kept this identity a secret from you for so long."

Shuguang, who was dragging them towards the palace, suddenly rolled his eyes and felt very strange.

Didn’t the lady already know that the master was a general?

Why does it sound like the master's words make it seem like the lady is still unaware of the situation?

Xia Wanwan noticed Shuguang's reaction and rubbed his head lovingly. A faint smile hung on the corner of her mouth, but she said to Gu Huaijin: "You concealed your identity for my own good, but I have told you before, what will happen if you deceive me."

Gu Huaijin: “……?”

The end?

What will happen?

Is my wife going to divorce me?

No, no, I won’t divorce him.

what is that?

Gu Huaijin thought hard, seemed to remember something, and suddenly swallowed.

"My wife! I know I was wrong."

His pitiful apology perfectly demonstrated his doting on Xia Wanwan.

"There are so many people here now, I won't bother with you."

Xia Wanwan didn't intend to embarrass him in front of so many people, nor would she be overly unreasonable.

"Thank you, madam."

Gu Huaijin smiled so hard that the corners of his mouth almost curved up to the sky.

He knew that his wife was a considerate person.

Besides, even if she really wanted to care about something now, he would do whatever she wanted.

To him, face and dignity are not important; what matters is his wife.

When they arrived outside Fengya Tower, Xia Wanwan asked Gu Huaijin to unload her from the Shuguang horse. "My dear husband! You go to the palace to see the emperor. I will wait for you here. To welcome you back to the city, I have reserved a family dinner in the No. 1 private room of Fengya Tower. I will be waiting for you to come back and greet you."

"it is good."

Gu Huaijin originally wanted to bring her into the palace and let His Majesty know that she was his wife.

After hearing what she said, I gave up the idea.

Anyway, it will be the same if I go to the palace to see the emperor again tomorrow.

"wait me back."

Gu Huaijin looked at her, said something gently, and then quickened his pace towards the palace.

At this time, there were countless stationed soldiers and officials waiting outside the palace. Even the emperor came to the palace gate to greet him in person, which shows how much he valued the legendary figure Gu Huaijin.

"Welcome General Gu back to Beijing."

The moment Gu Huaijin appeared, everyone except the emperor and Prince Jin knelt down to greet him.

Even the princesses and princes bowed with their hands clasped together to welcome him back to the capital.

Gu Huaijin dismounted from his horse and strode to the side of His Majesty and Prince Jin. He knelt on one knee and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty! I pay my respects to Your Majesty and Prince Jin."

"Gu Aiqing, please stand up."

The emperor quickly reached out and helped him up, tears welling in his eyes. He said with deep emotion, "Thank you, thank you for defending the State of Jin, thank you for your efforts over the years, and thank you for saving millions of people."

Gu Huaijin didn't expect His Majesty to thank him in front of so many people, and quickly responded, "Your Majesty! These are what I should do. Protecting the country is my duty."

"Come, follow me into the palace. I want to thank you very much."

After the emperor finished speaking, he turned around and got into the carriage.

Gu Huaijin rode on Shuguang and entered the palace and came to the main hall.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims that General Gu has rendered meritorious service in defending the nation and is hereby appointed the Grand General of the Nation, and is rewarded with a thousand acres of fertile land, ten thousand taels of gold, and five hundred thousand taels of silver. Princess Yong'an is now twenty years old, and I grant her a marriage, which will take place in three days."

After reading the imperial edict, Eunuch Xu came to Gu Huaijin with a smile, "General Gu! Accept the order!"

Gu Huaijin was stunned for a moment, then knelt down and refused to accept the order, "Your Majesty! Please forgive me for not accepting your order."

"My dear Lord Gu! Do you know that disobeying the imperial order will result in the extermination of all your clans?"

His Majesty's eyes suddenly turned cold and he scolded him harshly.

Gu Huaijin remained calm and unfazed, refusing the imperial edict once again. "I understand, but I truly cannot accept this decree because I already have a wife. My wife and I are deeply in love, and I will only recognize her in this life. I will never take a concubine, and I will certainly not demote her to a concubine just to marry the princess. I hope Your Majesty will atone for your sins and revoke the decree."

The Prince of Jin, standing aside, looked at the emperor with a smile on his lips, and they smiled at each other.

The emperor didn't relent, but instead asked, "My dear Gu! How could I not know you were married? And even if you were married, so what? Now you are the general of Jin. Only a princess of your status is worthy of being your legal wife. Why would you still want your former wife?"