Traveling through another world to stir the emperor's heart

The situation in the court gradually stabilized, but the border was still rife with war and smoke.

Feng Zhanxiong and his son were solemnly discussing battle strategy with their lieutenants and commanders in their tents. Through meticulous observation and analysis of previous battles, they had already discovered several weaknesses in the enemy's operations.

Earlier, they had led their armies in a thrilling, life-or-death battle against the enemy on the battlefield. Feng Qingcheng, clad in gleaming silver armor and clutching a spear, galloped across the battlefield with heroic grace astride a towering warhorse. Each swing of his spear seemed to contain immense force, his piercing technique like a dragon emerging from the sea. Wherever he struck, the enemy fell, their cries of pain echoing.

Feng Zhanxiong, meanwhile, calmly commanded the battle from the rear. A veteran of battle, his face bears the marks of time, yet he has also accumulated a wealth of combat experience. With his cheetah-like keen insight into the battlefield, he flexibly adjusts tactics and meticulously deploys his forces in the ever-changing battlefield, ensuring his army maintains a firm advantage.

Under the leadership of the father and son, the soldiers were deeply inspired, their morale was high, their eyes were burning with fighting spirit, they fought bravely like tigers descending from the mountains, and successfully resisted the enemy's wave after wave of surging attacks like a tide.

However, the enemy refused to accept defeat. They quickly regrouped, determined to return and never give up until they achieved their goal. The generals knew full well that the outcome of this war depended on the survival of the nation and the well-being of millions of people. Only by giving it their all could they secure ultimate victory.

As everyone was discussing heatedly, Feng Qingcheng looked firmly at the symbols on the sand table and said, "Father, the enemy is coming with great force this time, and it seems they have changed some of their tactics. We must come up with a countermeasure as soon as possible to break this deadlock."

After hearing this, Feng Zhanxiong nodded calmly, his eyes filled with trust and expectation, and asked, "Qingcheng, do you have any good ideas?"

Feng Qingcheng frowned slightly and thought for a moment, quickly analyzing the feasibility of various plans in her mind. Then she raised her head and said firmly, "Father, I think we can select an elite special force. This special force should be composed of soldiers with rich combat experience, agility, and expertise in stealth and surprise attacks. Let them quietly bypass the enemy's rear and launch a surprise attack while the enemy's main force is confronting our army in the front, thereby disrupting their deployment."

Feng Zhanxiong's eyes flickered with admiration when he heard this plan. Stars twinkled in his gaze, and he said, "This is a brilliant plan! Qingcheng, this is indeed a good way to defeat the enemy. Then you will personally lead this special force. You must understand that this mission is extremely dangerous, so you must be extremely careful."

After receiving the order, Feng Qingcheng quickly turned and began carefully selecting soldiers from the army. With his sharp eyes, he precisely selected a group of experienced and agile elite soldiers from the vast army. That night, taking advantage of the vast darkness that covered the earth like a huge black curtain, they set out quietly, their horses' hooves wrapped in thick cloth, and their march made almost no sound as they circled the enemy's rear.

As the dawn's light, like golden threads, shone across the land, Feng Qingcheng led a surprise attack on the enemy's rear, like a divine army descending from the heavens. The enemy, caught off guard and busy preparing for a new offensive, was thrown into disarray, their troops scrambling like headless flies. Seeing this, Feng Zhanxiong seized the opportunity, raising his banner high and shouting, "Soldiers, if not now, when? Charge!" He then led his army in a relentless assault. Instantly, the roar of battle shook the earth, a sound like rolling spring thunder. The enemy was completely routed by our fierce attack, abandoning their weapons and fleeing in panic.

The victory in this battle temporarily stabilized the situation on the border. The fame of Feng Zhanxiong and Feng Qingcheng, father and son, quickly spread throughout the country. People recounted their heroic deeds in the streets and alleys, praising them unanimously as if they were heroes who had saved the country from disaster.

The flames of war on the border finally died down thanks to the heroic efforts of Feng Qingcheng and other soldiers. The enemy, having suffered repeated defeats, was now unable to fight again. Forced by this situation, the enemy had no choice but to send envoys to sue for peace.

The enemy sent a letter requesting peace to the frontier camp. Upon receiving it, Feng Zhanxiong, fully aware of the gravity of the matter, dared not slack off. He immediately returned to his tent and, under the bright candlelight, meticulously wrote the letter detailing the enemy's request for peace. Then, summoning a trusted confidant, he solemnly instructed, "This letter concerns matters of national importance. You must deliver it to the capital with all your might, without delay." The soldier, upon receiving the order, mounted his horse, and, raising a cloud of dust, galloped towards the capital.

Jun Lingyuan was sitting in the imperial study when a eunuch hurriedly pushed the door open and reported, "Your Majesty, urgent news from the border."

"Hurry and bring it here." Jun Lingyuan took the letter, read its contents, and said to his father-in-law, "Call the ministers to the court immediately."

"Yes." The father-in-law hurried out in small steps.

The atmosphere in the court was slightly solemn. Jun Lingyuan sat upright on the magnificent dragon throne. He slowly cast his gaze downwards and said, "My dear ministers, the general has sent a letter stating that victory has been achieved on the frontier."

Everyone in the court was delighted when they heard this, and they whispered to each other: "General Feng and the Young General are truly amazing..."

"My dear ministers, please be quiet." Jun Lingyuan said, "There is one more thing in the letter, and I would like to hear your thoughts." After that, he signaled the eunuch to read the contents of the letter.

After listening to this, everyone in the court began to whisper to each other.

Jun Lingyuan's gaze slowly swept over the ministers in the court one by one, with scrutiny and expectation in his eyes, wanting to hear everyone's opinions.

The Grand Tutor bowed respectfully and then spoke slowly, "Your Majesty, the enemy nation's request for peace and offering a princess as a bride is undoubtedly a perfect gesture to demonstrate Your Majesty's supreme authority. Consider this: if you accept this princess, it will demonstrate that Your Majesty cares deeply about the people and that you do not want them to suffer the ravages of war. Furthermore, this gesture will showcase Your Majesty's benevolence and the great character of our dynasty before the neighboring nations, letting them know that Your Majesty is a compassionate and far-sighted monarch."

Another minister, frowning and worried, stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the enemy princess is from another country after all. She grew up in a different environment than our dynasty, and her thoughts are truly difficult to fathom. I'm worried she might have ulterior motives. Your Majesty, please consider this carefully."

After hearing this, Jun Lingyuan lowered his head slightly, resting his hands on the armrests of the dragon throne, and pondered for a long time. Ultimately, he decided to accept the enemy's request for peace and marriage. He secretly thought that if he managed the princess well, she might become a valuable chess piece in strengthening the relationship between the two countries. He could use her to contain the enemy, deterring them from further aggression, while also gaining some diplomatic advantage for himself.

After Jun Lingyuan left the court, he said to the eunuch beside him, "Let's go to Yueli Palace."

"Qingyue, your father wrote to me today, saying that they won." Jun Lingyuan said excitedly as he entered the door.

Feng Qingyue was reading a medical book. When she heard Jun Lingyuan's words, she looked up and saw that Jun Lingyuan was excited but seemed a little unhappy.

"Your Majesty, this is good news! Why don't you look very happy?"

"But they sent the princess here for marriage, and I haven't figured out how to arrange her yet."

Feng Qingyue was startled when she heard this, her eyes widened slightly, but she quickly calmed down.

She mused to herself that in ancient times, the marriage of princesses was a common occurrence. Although she felt a little uneasy, as it meant adding another person to the harem, she would have to return sooner or later, and she still hadn't figured out whether Su Jin was the mistress of this small world. If this princess came, perhaps her situation would be a little safer.

Jun Lingyuan listened to Feng Qingyue's inner thoughts and felt completely confused. He had no idea what she was thinking. He looked at Feng Qingyue and said softly, "Although the princess has come to marry, I will not really marry her."

"Your Majesty, you worry too much. The princess will be your consort when she arrives. What else do you need to arrange?"

"Qingyue, I just let her live in the palace and I won't go looking for her."

Looking at Jun Lingyuan hurriedly explaining, Feng Qingyue felt an inexplicable emotion in her heart.