"You've all been burning, killing, and looting, and now you're here talking to me about justice? Don't you find that laughable?"

"..." Lu San remained silent.

Han Zixuan continued, "I kidnapped Feng Wanqing. Since you rebelled to support her, why did you do this?"

"Then lay down your weapons and surrender now!"

Lu San, his face grim, said angrily, "Absurd! Utterly delusional! We swear to follow Prince Rui to the death!"

We will never surrender! Sisters, the enemy killed Prince Rui, and we must avenge His Highness...

Kill them all!

We can't let Han Zixuan continue; she's just undermining morale.

Seeing that Lu San was trying to mislead people, Han Zixuan stopped talking and, with a major battle about to break out, could only shout out.

"Rush..."

The area outside Fuhu Town has once again become a chaotic battlefield, with blood splattered everywhere and smoke billowing.

The battle here also gave Feng Xiyue a lot of space, and she quickly mobilized tens of thousands of people from all over the country to go to Fuhu Town again for support.

On this day, during the grand court assembly, Feng Xiyue was discussing matters concerning various regions with her officials when she suddenly heard, "Your Majesty, an urgent report from the Northwest!"

A young palace maid rushed over, carrying a folded document in her hands.

Feng Xiyue frowned and said authoritatively, "Bring it here!"

As she read the contents of the memorial, Feng Xiyue's expression gradually relaxed, and then she smiled, "Good...good...General He is indeed brave and has won a great victory in the battle against Western Shu."

For many years, the people of Xishu have been harassing the people of Fenglin Border Pass, and there have been frequent conflicts and frictions.

Not long ago, a messenger from the border reported that Western Shu harbored treacherous intentions. Unexpectedly, a battle had taken place without her knowledge, and now news of victory has arrived, indicating the battle is over…

The officials were all beaming with joy, and they all knelt down and shouted their praises.

"May Heaven bless the Phoenix! May Heaven bless Your Majesty!"

Feng Xi waved his hand and said, "My dear ministers, please rise. General He also said that Western Shu is willing to make peace with my Feng Lin."

They also planned to send a prince from Western Shu to marry into the country as a gesture of friendship between the two nations.

At this moment, a minister stepped forward to congratulate His Majesty, saying, "Your Majesty's might has caused all nations to bow down and submit."

"Yes! For a hundred years, Fenglin has been prosperous and its people have lived in peace and contentment. Now, even Xishu has made peace with us. This is truly a sign of Fenglin's great prosperity."

"Your Majesty is mighty! The Phoenix has descended upon Daxing!"

"Your Majesty is mighty! The Phoenix has descended upon Daxing!"

Seeing the respectful expressions of the officials below the stage, Feng Xiyue finally smiled slightly.

This was the first piece of good news she had heard since ascending the throne, and it gave her some confidence.

After the court session, Feng Xiyue was in a great mood.

"Now we just need news from Han Zixuan..."

Han Zixuan, who was worried about him, was pulling the long sword out of Lu San's body. Lu San's eyes were full of resentment, but in the end he was powerless to change anything and closed his eyes.

Han Zixuan wiped the blood from her face and let out a soft breath. "It's finally over. Someone, clean up the battlefield." With reinforcements, they now had an overwhelming advantage.

Although I only managed to complete part of it, I still managed to get some useful information in the end...

"Commander Han, what should we do with these prisoners?"

Han Zixuan glanced indifferently at the densely packed prisoners and replied, "Take them all back to the capital to await His Majesty's judgment."

Her purpose in coming here was to eliminate Feng Wanqing, a potential threat.

Capturing Feng Xiyue is enough to solve the problem. She doesn't need to worry about anything else.

After arranging the cleanup and leaving the follow-up matters to the officials of Suizhou, Han Zixuan immediately led her people back to the capital.

Almost a month has passed since she left Kyoto. Han Zixuan's longing to return home has reached its peak.

He spurred his horse and led a group of people into the city before the gates closed.

The sound of hooves thundered past as the horse headed straight for the imperial city, where it was dismounted by the Imperial Guards at the palace gate.

"Who dares to trespass into the palace? Dismount immediately!"

Han Zixuan composed herself and dismounted.

After standing still, Han Zixuan threw the gold medal in her arms in front of the leader of the Imperial Guard.

When the Imperial Guards saw the inscription "As if the Emperor were here in person" on the gold plaque, they immediately knelt down respectfully and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Han Zixuan simply put away her gold medal and continued walking inside.

They hadn't walked more than a few steps when they encountered a young woman dressed in dark palace attire.

Upon seeing Han Zixuan, he immediately stepped forward to greet her, "Oh! This... isn't this Commandant Han! You... you've come back..."

After looking him up and down, seeing that he was wearing blood-stained armor and had a fierce expression, what was he up to?

Could it be that this is intended to harm His Majesty...?

A jumble of random guesses swirled in Aunt Ronghua's head.

Han Zixuan frowned as she looked at the woman in front of her, whom she had never seen before. She said calmly, "Who are you? How do you recognize me?"

It seems I've never seen the person in front of me before.

Ronghua quickly explained, "Oh dear, this servant is the head maid who serves His Majesty closely in the Taiji Hall. My name is Ronghua. You haven't seen this servant before..."

Those who served His Majesty had memorized Han Zixuan's appearance perfectly.

After all, this Commandant Han was someone His Majesty mentioned all the time, so it was hard not to remember him.

Han Zixuan gave a light "Oh." "Oh, that's a nice name."

Feng Xiyue's personal maidservant does hold some status, but why is she stopping me...?

Ronghua smiled and echoed her own question.

"Thank you for your praise, Commandant Han. Commandant Han is in such a hurry to see His Majesty..."

Han Zixuan nodded, "Of course I'd like to see His Majesty, how could I possibly see the Imperial Consort..." Then she laughed out loud.

Ronghua was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then she realized that Han Zixuan was joking with her.

I quickly wiped away the sweat; oh my god, that scared me to death.

He quickly replied, "Hehe, Commandant Han, you're joking. Since you've come to see His Majesty, I'll take you there right away."

Han Zixuan glanced at her but did not refuse, even though she had been to the palace several times and remembered the way.

However, it's obviously impossible for someone as carefree as me to be completely unconcerned.

Let this aunt lead the way.

On the way, Ronghua learned that Han Zixuan had returned to the capital to report back, and he gradually relaxed and quickened his pace.

Thinking of how much His Majesty valued Commandant Han, Ronghua decided to try to make a good impression on Han Zixuan.

He then subtly reminded him, "Commander Han, you've just returned from Suizhou."

If you wish to see His Majesty, you must first bathe, burn incense, and change your clothes; you must not carry a sword. You see…”

Han Zixuan looked down at her blood-stained armor and the sword at her waist and smiled faintly.

I never expected that seeing Feng Xiyue would be so troublesome; I have to take a bath and change clothes before I can see her.

Can't help but pouted.

The reason I rushed into the palace was that I wanted to tell Feng Xiyue about the matter in Suizhou as soon as possible.

I'd like to go home and see my family sooner rather than later. Seeing her would be much better, as I'll still be busy for a while.

She thought she should have known better than to rush home first, and then she stopped in her tracks.

Ronghua was slightly taken aback and looked at Han Zixuan, who had suddenly stopped, with surprise.

"Commander Han..." What's wrong? Why did you suddenly stop?

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