The little heroine investigates a mysterious case

Gu Zhanghua was speechless after being asked by Yang Liuming, but he still tried to convince Yang Liuming.

"Even if the people of Jiaoyang Valley do commit robberies and looting, that doesn't mean everyone in Jiaoyang Valley is a villain. I've seen a few disaster victims who settled in Jiaoyang Valley, and they were truly pitiful! Furthermore, the people of Fucheng have all benefited from the medicine given to them by the head of Jiaoyang Valley, which helped them overcome the plague! If we send troops to wipe them out, innocent people will inevitably be harmed. Why don't we try to recruit them first?"

"Your Highness, you may not know one thing. The head of Yanwang Village is not actually this Living Yanwang, but someone else named Huang Huacai. He once won the martial arts competition organized by the Tiandao League and was awarded the sword "Zhexie Blade". But do you know who holds this sword now?"

Gu Zhanghua asked doubtfully, "Isn't it in Huang Huacai's hands? Was it stolen?"

"You are too naive. This precious sword is now in the hands of General Liang Changping of the Yue Kingdom!"

Gu Zhanghua exclaimed, "Ah? I remember now. It was you, Master, who personally returned this precious sword to the Tiandao League. It was once the sword of Hu Yidao, the Fengcheng defender who died in battle!"

"Indeed!" Yang Liuming said indignantly, "After the battle of Fengcheng that year, despite my injuries, I immediately set out, exhausted and exhausted, to the Heavenly Dao Alliance to personally hand the Evil-Slaying Blade to Hu Yiba, fulfilling General Hu's final wish! Your Highness, do you know what this Evil-Slaying Blade represents?"

"Of course I know. The teacher taught us a long time ago that this evil-slaying sword represents the loyalty and bravery of the soldiers of our Xia country. It represents the fearless courage of our soldiers who are willing to sacrifice their lives for the country!"

"Your Highness is right. If someone had truly snatched the Evil-Slaying Sword from Huang Huacai, it would be understandable. But did you know that Huang Huacai actually pawned the Sword for money? It then found its way to the Kingdom of Yue, where it was ultimately purchased by Liang Changping for a large sum of money! Your Highness, the Yama Village truly deserves the title of having such a great leader. Why would you recruit such a group of people?!"

Gu Zhanghua stammered, "Teacher, I... I understand what you mean. Let me think about it..."

At this time, a servant came to report: "My Lord, someone from the palace has sent a message, asking you to come into the palace immediately. His Majesty has an urgent matter to summon you."

Yang Liuming stood up, calmed himself, looked at Gu Zhanghua, and asked gently, "Your Highness, is there anything you want me to convey to His Majesty?"

Gu Zhanghua's expression instantly turned somewhat sad. He asked, "Is Father...how is his health lately?"

"Okay, everything is fine. It's been more than ten years. Your Majesty can't just never see you and your mother again."

"It's my fault that I haven't made much progress. It's not Father's fault."

Gu Zhanghua immediately left the Prime Minister's Residence, and he no longer even had the mind to watch Yang Zilan practice martial arts. The face of the girl from Jiaoyang Valley, who was staring at him with tears in her eyes, kept appearing in his mind, and he could not get rid of it no matter what.

The teacher was right, but the victims who had to settle in Jiaoyang Valley due to the disaster were also innocent. After thinking about it, Gu Zhanghua could not come up with a win-win solution that would punish the villains in Jiaoyang Valley without implicating innocent people.

Gu Zhanghua looked up and asked the personal bodyguard who was driving.

"Shishu, do you think I'm really useless?"

Shishu turned around and looked at Gu Zhanghua, who was sitting in the carriage with his head down.

"Your Highness, aren't you a doctor? You're well-versed in ancient and modern knowledge, and you're in charge of all the books and regulations of the Xia Kingdom. How could you be useless?"

Gu Zhanghua sighed, "I've read so many books but can't come up with a good solution. Jiaoyang Valley? Yanwang Village? It's really difficult!"

On this day, in the main hall of the Prince of Yue's mansion, Nie Zhaoyi was sitting on the side, and Tian Yuan stepped forward to help the woman who was kneeling on the ground.

"Sixteenth Princess, there's no need to be so polite. Please get up."

"Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Tian Yuan looked closely at the sixteenth princess in front of him.

She is thin but has a pretty face, looks very charming, and her eyebrows and eyes are somewhat similar to those of her father.

"If it weren't for Empress Zhaoyi mentioning it to me, I wouldn't have known I had a sixteenth sister."

Nie Zhaoyi nodded and said, "I once lived with the Sixteenth Princess's mother in Mingxia Palace. We were together day and night, and we were like sisters. After the Sixteenth Princess was sent to the Ye Court, I missed her so much that I asked someone to look after her. I had no extravagant expectations. I didn't expect that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was worried about the choice of a marriage partner recently, so I dared to report this to His Royal Highness. Firstly, it can relieve His Royal Highness's worries, and secondly, I also have selfish motives. I want to find a good future for the Sixteenth Princess, which is better than suffering in the Ye Court. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."

"Your Majesty is so thoughtful. I am very grateful. Does my ninth brother know that there is such a sister?"

Nie Zhaoyi replied respectfully, "How could I dare to tell Shang'er without your Highness's permission? Your Highness needs to consider whether the Sixteenth Princess is a suitable candidate for the princess marriage."

Tian Yuan returned to his seat and looked at Nie Zhaoyi.

"Sixteenth Imperial Sister will temporarily reside in Your Majesty's Mingxia Palace. Your Majesty must carefully teach her palace etiquette, but please do not let outsiders know to avoid unnecessary trouble. Wait until the Xia Kingdom's reply is sent back, and then we will make a decision."

"Thank you, Your Highness. I will take Princess Sixteen back to the palace right away."

"Hold on, Your Majesty," Tian Yuan looked at Princess Sixteen. "They all call you Tian Shiliu according to your birth order. This name is really perfunctory. Since the marriage between the two countries is a major event, Princess Sixteen should forget her past in the imperial court. How about I give her a new name? Shiliu sounds like pomegranate, so from now on, Princess Sixteen will be called Tian Shiliu."

Tian Shiliu bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for the name."

In the imperial study of the Xia Kingdom Palace.

Ma Baoguo, Yang Liuming and the second prince, King Cheng Gu Jiancheng, are reading the letter from the Kingdom of Yue expressing their desire for marriage.

Gu Li looked at Gu Jiancheng.

"Cheng'er, what do you think about this?"

"I believe this marriage proposal arrives at the perfect time! It will instantly resolve the difficulties facing both the northern and southern borders of Xia! Your Majesty, please reply immediately and agree to the marriage proposal! This way, the Vietnamese army, who are waiting outside Jinyang City, will have no excuse to attack! Liang Changping will also be forced to withdraw his troops!"

Ma Baoguo stroked his beard and praised: "Your Highness Prince Cheng is absolutely right!"

Gu Jiancheng continued, "Since Jinyang is safe, then the Emperor can dispatch General Qin Shao to the northern border to defend against the enemy! With General Qin in command, with his long-standing reputation, he will first intimidate the Rongdi cavalry and enhance our military prestige! In terms of momentum, our army already has the upper hand!"

Ma Baoguo clapped his hands: "Your Highness Prince Cheng is far-sighted and thoughtful. He is truly a young talent!"

Gu Jiancheng continued, "Moreover, General Qin has fought on the battlefield for many years with few defeats. I believe that General Qin will live up to my father's trust and return with great victory!"

Ma Baoguo slapped his thigh.

"Your Highness Prince Cheng's words are absolutely sensible! Every word is a gem! They speak to the very heart of my heart. I think exactly as Your Highness does, Prince Cheng. I second your proposal!"

Gu Li looked at Ma Baoguo with interest.

"Interesting! Ma Baoguo, your attitude towards Prince Cheng and me is completely different! Haven't I ever said anything sensible or wise in all these years? I've never heard you praise me properly! They say the more a mother-in-law sees her son-in-law, the more she likes him. You, the father-in-law, really like your son-in-law too much, don't you? You have five sons, and you're trying to steal my sons? This flattery is almost to the sky!"

Ma Baoguo curled his lips, very unwilling.

"I have five sons, but only one daughter! The better I treat Prince Cheng, the better he treats the princess. I am happy when the princess lives a comfortable life. I don't think there is anything wrong with this. Your Majesty, please don't find fault with me. Besides, Your Highness Prince Cheng's analysis is indeed very logical! Right, Your Highness Prince Cheng?"

Gu Jiancheng hurriedly saluted Ma Baoguo: "Father-in-law, even if you don't praise me so much, I will still be good to Zhenzhen!"

Yang Liuming suppressed his laughter and bowed to Gu Li, "I second your proposal."

Gu Li burst into laughter: "Actually, I also think Cheng'er is right! King Rongdi is in big trouble now!"

Gu Li looked at the eunuch Han Gu standing next to him.

"Immediately draft an edict, ordering Qin Shao to rush to the northern border immediately, relieve the siege of Yancheng, and recapture our three northern cities!"