The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 1132

Chapter 1132: 552 Jiaojiao Falls off the Horse? (Second Update)

The Dowager Empress glanced at Xiaojiu brushing snow off the Begonia tree with her wings, and swoosh, hid the preserved fruit box, "Oh! Xiaojiu has taken the preserved fruits away!"

Once again, Xiaojiu found herself bafflingly shouldering the blame: ...!!

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After the fifteenth day of the first month passed in Zhan Country, the imperial court sessions would begin. The Emperor, anticipating the upcoming court meeting, meticulously prepared in the Imperial Study Room, perusing memorials presented by the cabinet and various voices he had had his spies collect from the common folk.

Among these was a rather high call for the ennoblement of Princess Ning An as the Protectorate Grand Princess, with the people’s praise entirely in her favor as if she had been an indispensable force in this campaign.

The Emperor, who favored Ning An, naturally had no objection to the people’s laudation of her—his only hesitation stemmed from thinking of the ambitious Huangfu Xian.

A eunuch approached from outside, and Wei Gonggong softly stepped out to hear a few whispered words, then gestured for the person to leave.

Thereafter, he turned and entered the Imperial Study Room: "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince Gu requests an audience."

"Summon him," said the Emperor.

The Emperor held Gu Changqing, who had rendered great service, in high esteem these days.

Gu Changqing, clad in unadorned brocade, entered and saluted, "This humble official pays respects to Your Majesty."

The Emperor, wearing a pleased expression, said, "No need for excessive formality. Have you come to present a matter to us?"

"Precisely," Gu Changqing replied earnestly. "This official wishes to leave the Capital City for a few days to visit the families of Deputy Commander Zhao and Staff Officer Qi. They both performed admirably in this battle and could have survived, but instead chose to perish along with Chen Country’s commanders to save their soldiers and the people of Lingguan City. This official desires to personally bring back their military plaques."

Shrouded in horse hide, the journey remains unfinished, and all that can be brought back to one’s hometown is but a military plaque that proves their identity.

This had always been Gu Changqing’s plan, only that the incident at Xianle Inn had brought the trip forward. After he consoled the families of the two men, he would investigate the background of the young master from Xianle Inn.

The Emperor could not refuse such a request.

Letting out a sigh, the Emperor nodded, "Go then. We shall bestow your reward upon your return to the Capital City."

Was that not what the Emperor himself wished for? _{fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm}