"Shanshan, don't worry. General Xiao has made great contributions in the Liangzhou case this time. If I can't confer her as a general, then I'll have to tell all the ministers that I'll confer her as a princess," said Jun Wuyuan.
Ling Shan's pupils suddenly dilated. She looked at Jun Wuyuan in surprise.
Her pair of big, black and lively almond eyes trembled slightly like they were filled with water, looking at him as if they could speak.
They seemed to be saying: 'Confer her as a princess? That's even more impossible, isn't it?'
Jun Wuyuan was tickled by those fluttering little eyelashes. He couldn't help but lower his head and kiss her eyes.
"Shanshan, rest assured. By then, I'll let them choose between the two. Even if they don't agree, they'll only choose to confer her as a general."
Even though Xiao Mingzhu would become the first female official and general since the founding of the Great Yan Dynasty, they would still agree.
Compared with being the first female prince, who would be above all the officials, General Yuce was only a third - rank official and would be stationed outside.
They wouldn't have to see her and would be at ease. Maybe they would never see her or have anything to do with her in their whole lives.
Why not?
"Sister Xiao is so amazing. She won't stay at the same rank all her life. Maybe she'll reach a height that no one else can in the future," Ling Shan said.
Jun Wuyuan pinched Ling Shan's cheek happily. "Shanshan is right. General Xiao is indeed a rare military talent."
Then he reached out, pulled and lifted Ling Shan, and placed her on his lap. He hooked a lock of her hair with his finger and said softly:
"I plan to keep General Xiao in Liangzhou to take charge of the Liangzhou Garrison. After a few years, if she makes contributions, she can be transferred. But..."
Ling Shan yawned silently, leaned on Jun Wuyuan's chest, then turned back and blinked her eyes in a daze.
Looking at the cute and soft Ling Shan, Jun Wuyuan's heart softened, but his face remained serious as he said:
"In this way, Shanshan may not be able to see your Sister Xiao for a long time after returning to Chang'an this time. Will you be unhappy?"
"No."
She wasn't a child anymore. Why did she need someone to be around all the time?
Moreover, since Goddess Xiao could realize her dream and achieve what women in this era couldn't, Ling Shan would only be happy for her.
"But if..." What about me?
Jun Wuyuan opened his mouth, but only said a few words before swallowing them back.
He found that he was actually a little afraid of the answer. A sudden impulse welled up in his heart, but it quickly faded away.
"But if what?"
Ling Shan was getting sleepy again. Her mind was getting drowsy. She looked up at him with her eyes half - closed and said in a soft voice.
"Nothing. Is Shanshan sleepy?"
Jun Wuyuan stared at Ling Shan, whose head was resting on his shoulder. All the bad emotions that had just welled up in his heart disappeared in an instant with her little action of rubbing against him dependently.
"A little."
Ling Shan's eyes were already closed. Her voice was soft and gentle. "I don't know why. I've been feeling sleepy easily recently..."
Jun Wuyuan's eyes flashed. He reached out and changed her position in his arms, coaxing her gently:
"It's okay, Shanshan. Go to sleep. You'll feel better when you wake up."
"Um... okay... so sleepy..."
"Go to sleep, Shanshan. Be good. I'll be with you."
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The next day.
Ling Shan woke up early in the morning with a big smile on her face.
She received two good news as soon as she woke up. Even when having breakfast, the corners of her mouth were still upturned.
One good news was that from today on, she didn't have to drink the tonic anymore!
The other good news was that Xiao Mingzhu would come to Songyuan today and would stay for a whole day.
Coincidentally, Jun Wuyuan and Jun Wuzhou were going out of the city to inspect the Liangzhou military camp today. This was a rare good opportunity.
Ling Shan really wanted some private space.
Maybe, if she relaxed privately and adjusted herself, she wouldn't have to be so nervous in the future.
Moreover, she really hadn't seen Xiao Mingzhu for a long time.
After breakfast, Ling Shan couldn't wait to change her clothes and asked someone to set out fruits, snacks and some small desserts in the waterside pavilion.
"Shanshan."
Yu Shiwei appeared on the lakeside path with a very good complexion. Her eyes were smiling in the sun.
"Shiwei!"
Ling Shan waved happily. Soon, Yu Shiwei walked up to her.
"Did Shanshan have a nightmare last night?!"
As soon as Yu Shiwei walked closer, she looked at Ling Shan with a worried look in her eyes.
"I'm fine. Shiwei, don't worry. I slept well. But you..."
Ling Shan's eyes couldn't help but fall on the side of Yu Shiwei's neck that was slightly exposed, with a teasing smile on her face.
At first, Yu Shiwei didn't understand. There was a look of confusion in her cold eyes, which made her look inexplicably cute.
Seeing that Ling Shan's eyes were always fixed on a certain place, a picture suddenly flashed in her mind.
Her cold and aloof face suddenly turned red.
It was even redder and more charming than the two pots of silk trees placed in the waterside pavilion.
Ling Shan winked at Yu Shiwei quietly, and the teasing meaning was obvious.
Yu Shiwei's face was so red that it seemed to be smoking. She covered her face with both hands and turned around to calm down. In her heart, she cursed a certain dog - like man to pieces!
Jun Wuzhou, who was riding a horse on the way to the military camp in the suburbs, suddenly sneezed one after another in the clear sky.
Jun Wuyuan gave him a disdainful look, with a clear meaning in his eyes: You're so weak?
If you're physically weak, just go back and rest. Otherwise, if you fall off your horse later, it will disgrace him, the emperor!
Jun Wuzhou rolled his eyes at him silently and said proudly:
"Brother Nine, you don't understand. Sneezing in the clear sky means that someone is missing me in their heart. Shiwei and I haven't seen each other for a long time, and we're deeply in love. Naturally, she misses me."
After saying that, he gave Jun Wuyuan a disdainful look.
Who's so miserable?
Not even getting the miss and reluctance from his wife?
Oh.
It's their most noble and beloved Emperor!
Jun Wuyuan's eyes darkened, and his fingers tightened on the reins.
Shanshan wasn't around today. This was a heaven - sent opportunity to beat this dog!
Before Jun Wuyuan could clench his fist tightly, there was a loud rumble.
The sky, which had been clear just a moment ago, suddenly became overcast with dark clouds. Thunder roared, and it seemed that a heavy rain was inevitable.
However, Jun Wuyuan's attention was all on Jun Wuzhou, whose body was slightly stiff.
He raised his eyebrows, and a hint of sarcasm appeared at the corner of his eyes.
Miss you?
Reluctant to part with you?
Look, even God can't stand it and immediately slapped you in the face.
Jun Wuzhou: "..."
The two of them greeted each other "brotherly" all the way and finally arrived at the military camp. Their solemn and majestic appearances showed the royal demeanor.
There were four military camps near Liangzhou. Except for the one in the north, which was considered the private army of the Wang family, the other three with ulterior motives had all been taken care of.
Now the remaining soldiers and generals naturally needed to be well comforted and encouraged.
As a soldier, if you were strong and capable, it was easy to integrate into the group and make others obey your orders.
Not to mention Jun Wuyuan and Jun Wuzhou. One was the emperor who they would swear to be loyal to, and the other was the famous god of war.
Their arrival greatly boosted the morale of the soldiers who were still in a panic and hadn't recovered from yesterday's upheaval.
Not convinced?
Then beat you until you are convinced!
If you think they are overrated, then prove it to make people convinced!
Jun Wuzhou was used to fighting with the soldiers in the northwest military camp. He was very much at home.
But for Jun Wuyuan, this kind of life was different from that in the Hidden Guard Camp.
At first, he was a little rusty.
But fortunately, he had real skills. After a fight with Jun Wuzhou, he gradually got into the rhythm.
Throughout the whole morning, the horses ran round after round, and they punched one after another. Their whole bodies were filled with the spirit of a free - spirited young man galloping on a fast horse.
The annoying thing was that he still couldn't beat Jun Wuzhou properly!
Achoo -