The daughter of the first wife grew up in the countryside and was extremely powerful

Then, his gaze slowly moved to the side and fixed on Gu Fanchu who was standing quietly beside Shi Jinyan.

In an instant, a glimmer of surprise flashed in the emperor's eyes.

"I am truly astonished. I never expected that Princess Lingyu would be so amazing. Not only is she proficient in writing, but she also possesses unique skills and outstanding martial arts!

You were able to successfully hunt down even the ferocious black bear. Such skill truly demonstrates that women are no less capable than men! Your bravery and fearlessness are indeed quite reminiscent of the old generals of the General's Mansion in their day!"

Hearing this, Gu Fanchu hurried forward, knelt on his knees, and said respectfully:

"Your Majesty, I dare not conceal the truth. This black bear is not something that can be captured by my daughter alone. I am just doing my best.

The one who bravely confronted the black bear head-on was none other than Lord Shi. If we are to judge by merit, my humble daughter truly deserves no credit! I hope Your Majesty will understand."

These words made everyone who was just talking shut up.

However, there was a noble lady in the crowd who seemed to be still unwilling to give up. She pouted slightly and whispered in a low voice:

"Humph, I told you so long ago. It turns out that the black bear was killed thanks to an adult. How can that be considered her achievement?"

Shi Jinyan walked forward, and when he reached the emperor, he saluted respectfully with his fists clasped, and then said in a loud voice:

"Your Majesty, although the arrows I shot did hit the black bear, they only hit some insignificant parts of it.

On the other hand, Princess Lingyu's arrow was incredibly accurate and powerful, hitting the black bear's vital spot. Therefore, I boldly suggest that the credit for this bear hunt should go to Princess Lingyu, a well-deserved one!

When the emperor heard this, he couldn't help but look at the two people kneeling on the ground below.

He looked at them carefully, the smile in his eyes grew more intense, and he felt that they were a perfect match.

The emperor slowly stood up and walked towards the dead black bear with the gait of a dragon or a tiger.

When he got closer, he looked carefully and saw the arrow that Shi Jinyan had mentioned, which was deeply embedded in the black bear's body, almost penetrating into the wood.

The emperor reached out and gently touched the arrow feather, only to find that the muscles around it had become stiff due to the huge impact force. It was obvious that the power contained in this arrow was truly astonishing.

Looking at its position again, it was right on the black bear's heart. Even the knowledgeable emperor couldn't help but nod in praise of such precise shooting skills.

The emperor, dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe and with an imposing manner, nodded slightly, and a barely perceptible light flashed in his deep and wise eyes.

Then he gently raised his hand and slowly stroked the sparse beard on his chin, as if he was thinking about something.

A moment later, the emperor walked forward slowly and steadily.

Every step seems so solemn and majestic that it makes people feel awe.

When he finally walked in front of the two people, a satisfied smile gradually appeared on his face.

"Alright, alright, you two are both quite honest! I see, Princess Lingyu shot that arrow with great force, and her heroic spirit was unmistakable. Since Zixi doesn't want to take credit for it, then the credit naturally goes to you. Just accept this reward with peace of mind."

The emperor's voice was neither loud nor soft, but it carried an unquestionable sense of authority.

Hearing the emperor say this, Gu Fanchu was stunned at first, but she quickly came to her senses and hurriedly knelt down again to kowtow and thank him:

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

After saying this, she carefully accepted the reward, then stood up and respectfully retreated to the general's residence.

At this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on the exquisite reward in Gu Fanchu's hand.

Those gorgeous pieces of jewelry sparkled brightly under the sunlight, making it a feast for the eyes.

Seeing these priceless treasures finally fall into Gu Fanchu's pocket, the other noble ladies present had their eyes as big as copper bells, their eyes full of envy and jealousy.

However, although they were unwilling, because the emperor had just spoken, no one dared to say anything excessive.

After all, who would dare to disobey the emperor's will easily?

However, at this moment, apart from Wang Yuyan, no one else in the entire venue seemed willing to take the initiative to come forward and talk to Gu Fanchu.

Perhaps it was because everyone was still envied by the reward she had received, or perhaps it was due to some other unknown reason...

Gu Fanchu didn't care. After all, she had no way to change these people's minds. Everyone has their own aspirations.

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After returning from the hunting ground, Gu Fanchu's heart began to slowly calm down. The next task he faced was equally arduous - planning to transport food to the border.

There were only three or four months left before the frontier soldiers faced a food shortage crisis. The journey from the capital to the distant frontier was long and arduous. Even if such a large amount of food was transported at full speed, it would take at least one and a half months.

Therefore, for Gu Fanchu, every minute and every second is extremely precious and no delay is allowed.

Knowing that time was running out, she didn't dare to slack off and immediately threw herself into the intense preparations.

She first planned the transportation route in detail, taking into account the various situations and obstacles that might be encountered along the way, and carefully selected the safest and most efficient path.

Next, they began to organize human and material resources, recruit experienced drivers and guards, and ensure that the grain could be transported smoothly to its destination.

Not only that, Gu Fanchu also made preparations in advance. These things of hers could not be shown openly, so they could only be disguised as other things and secretly sent to the border.

As the preparations progressed in an orderly manner, Gu Fanchu felt more and more the weight of the responsibility on his shoulders.

She will be busy in the coming days...

Fortunately, Meng Qiaoming didn't have time to cause trouble for her during this period.

When Meng Qiaoming learned that the Third Prince had rejected Meng Hewan on her wedding night and that he had only spent half of the bridal chamber with her before she went to the concubine, he felt as if his heart was broken.

But he couldn't say what he was thinking.

Although Gu was sad that her daughter was sent to the fiefdom after all, the old lady and the marquis had already given the order.

Since Meng Hewan is already married, there is no need to have any other children.

The next most important thing is to choose a suitable marriage for Meng Qiaoming, the legitimate son of the marquis's mansion, and let him marry a wife.

Although Meng Qiaoming already had several concubines in his backyard, the position of wife had always been vacant.

The old lady naturally saw through his feelings for Meng Hewan, so she wanted to cut him off completely.