The Pretty Wife of General Jinxiu Huanian

Chapter 110 Returning with great victory

The gates of the capital were wide open, and the people had long since gathered on both sides of the road, stretching their necks and eagerly waiting for the prince's return.

An old man selling vegetables with a shoulder pole on his shoulder smiled even more broadly, shouting at the top of his voice, "I heard the prince won another great victory. He's truly a hero of our dynasty!"

As he said this, he threw the burden heavily to the ground.

The middle-aged man next to him hurried over and nodded in agreement: "That's right, with the prince here, we can live a peaceful life in peace!"

As he spoke, he patted his thigh.

Yunxi and the others from the Marquis' Mansion were also waiting at the city gate. She was wearing a gorgeous dress with exquisite embroidery on the hem.

Yunxi frowned slightly, her face showing a bit of anxiety and anticipation, and her hands were tightly clenched around the handkerchief.

The maid Xiao Cui beside her rolled her eyes and couldn't help saying, "Madam, the prince will surely return in great splendor this time."

Yunxi nodded slightly, without blinking, staring into the distance, and taking a few steps from time to time.

At this moment, someone in the crowd shouted, "Here they come!"

Everyone immediately quieted down and stretched their necks to look.

In the distance, dust was rising, and a group of cavalry gradually became clear. The prince was riding on a tall white horse, wearing armor, looking very heroic.

Behind him were soldiers in neat and orderly order, all of them in high spirits.

"The prince is back! The prince is back!" Cheers broke out in the crowd.

The sound made people's ears buzz, as if a pot had exploded.

The prince pulled the reins and looked towards the city gate, where he saw a huge crowd of people, men, women, young and old, all with joy on their faces.

When the prince saw this scene, the corners of his mouth widened and his eyes were full of smiles.

He rode his horse at full speed, came to Yunxi, and dismounted swiftly.

The prince was tall and mighty, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes. He was still wearing armor, exuding a heroic spirit.

"Madam, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." The prince said in a loud and gentle voice.

Yunxi's eyes were filled with tears, her handkerchief clenched in her hand, her body trembling slightly, "I hope the prince returns safely."

At this moment, Li Fu, the housekeeper of the Marquis' Mansion, came forward with a smile on his face, his back bent like a shrimp, and said, "Congratulations, Your Highness, on your triumphant return!"

The prince waved his hand and said, "Go back home!" This voice was full of confidence and revealed unquestionable majesty.

Along the way, the people were so lively. A vendor selling candied haws held up a candied haws and shouted at the top of his voice: "Your Majesty, give me some candied haws, they are so sweet!"

A little child broke free from the adult's hand and ran to the side of the team. The adult pulled him back and slapped him twice, making the child cry loudly.

There was also an old lady who tremblingly took out a red cloth bag from her bosom and wanted to hand it to the prince, but was stopped by the people next to her, who kept saying, "Old lady, please don't make things more complicated."

Flowers and ribbons were thrown towards the team. A young girl threw the flowers in her hand, but she missed and hit a soldier on the head. The soldier touched his head and grinned.

When they returned to the Marquis' Mansion, the servants had already prepared a celebration banquet.

The table was filled with chicken, duck, fish and meat.

"Your Highness, please go wash up and change your clothes first." Yunxi said, her voice as soft as the breeze.

The prince nodded and followed the servant to the room.

Soon, the prince changed into a brocade robe and came out to the banquet hall.

The patterns embroidered on the brocade robe gleamed in the candlelight.

"Your Highness, please take a seat." Li Fu said respectfully, hurriedly wiping the chair with his sleeves.

The prince sat down and Yunxi sat beside him.

"Soldiers, you have worked hard on this expedition," said the prince, his eyes sweeping over everyone present.

Deputy General Zhao Meng raised his wine glass and said, "It is because of Your Majesty's wise command that we were able to win."

Zhao Meng is a big and strong man, and his voice is like thunder.

Everyone raised their glasses, and the banquet hall was filled with laughter. One soldier, his face flushed with wine, stood up and shouted, "Follow the prince in battle, we're not afraid of anything!"

The person next to him quickly pulled him to sit down and said, "Drink less and don't embarrass yourself."

At this time, a servant came running over, "Your Highness, someone is coming from the palace."

The prince frowned and said, "Please come in."

A eunuch walked in, twisting his waist, his face wrinkled and almost squeezed out by his smile. "Congratulations, Your Highness, on your triumphant return. The Emperor has ordered a banquet to be held in the palace tonight to celebrate Your Highness's victory."

The prince stood up and cupped his hands, "Thank you, eunuch."

The eunuch bowed and retreated. After the eunuch left, Yunxi frowned slightly and said with a worried look on her face, "Your Highness, you must be careful when you go to the palace."

The prince held Yunxi's hand and looked at her firmly, "Don't worry, I know what's going on."

In the evening, the prince, dressed in a gorgeous brocade robe, strode into the palace for a banquet.

The palace was decorated with lanterns and colorful lights everywhere, illuminating the palace like daylight.

When the ministers saw the prince coming, they rushed forward and vied with each other to toast and congratulate him.

"Your Highness's great military achievements this time are truly a blessing to our dynasty." A minister with a goatee said flatteringly with squinted eyes, the smile on his face was uglier than crying.

The prince responded with a smile, clasping his hands together and saying, "We are all serving the emperor and working for the benefit of the people."

After three rounds of wine, the emperor sat on the dragon throne, waved his hand, and said, "My dear minister, you have returned triumphantly this time. I will reward you generously."

The prince quickly knelt down to express his gratitude, knocking his forehead to the ground, and said in a loud voice, "Thank you very much, Your Majesty."

After the banquet, the prince returned to the marquis's mansion with heavy steps. It was already late at night.

The gate of the Marquis's mansion was tightly shut, the lanterns swaying in the wind. The prince came forward and knocked. The doorman, Old Zhang, opened the door sleepily. When he saw it was the prince, he was startled and hurriedly greeted him.

Yunxi had been waiting in the room, the candlelight illuminating her slightly haggard face.

As soon as the prince entered the room, Yunxi greeted him, "Prince, is everything going well in the palace?"

The prince nodded and sighed, "Everything is fine, but the social activities in the officialdom are really tiring."

As he said that, he sat down on the chair and rubbed his temples.

Yunxi gently rubbed the prince's shoulders and said softly, "Your Highness, you have worked hard."

In the next few days, the prince went out early and came back late every day, busy dealing with military affairs.

One day, the prince was in his study discussing matters with his generals. He sat at his desk, his brow furrowed, a military report in his hand.

Deputy General Zhao Meng, a burly man with a voice like thunder, asked, "Your Highness, what should we do with the enemy supplies we seized this time?"

The prince raised his head and glanced at everyone, "First, count the food and put it into the warehouse, and repair the weapons and armor."

The military advisor beside him stroked his beard and said, "Your Highness, in my opinion, these supplies must be distributed properly and not wasted."

The prince nodded, "Military Advisor is absolutely right."

Zhao Meng patted his chest and said, "Your Highness, don't worry, leave it to me. I guarantee that I will handle it properly."

At this time, a soldier hurried in and said, "Your Highness, something bad has happened. Several soldiers in the barracks outside the city have stomach problems and are vomiting and having diarrhea."

The prince stood up suddenly and said, "Quickly call the military doctor to take a look."

The atmosphere in the study suddenly became tense, and everyone was discussing countermeasures one after another.

The prince paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back, "We can't be careless about this. We must ensure that the soldiers are in good health."

As he was speaking, another general came to report: "Your Majesty, there are signs of enemy troops on the southern defense line."

The prince's expression was stern. "Increase patrols and keep close watch. Report any situation immediately."

Everyone received the order and dispersed. The prince buried himself in the pile of documents and continued to work.

One day, the prince was discussing with his generals in the study. Zhao Meng said, "Part of it will be used as military pay, and part will be distributed to the people."

As he was speaking, Yunxi walked in with light steps, bowed slightly and said, "Your Highness, there are several generals outside who want to see you."

When the prince heard this, he immediately stood up, waved his hands, and said loudly, "Please come in."

After a while, several generals strode into the room, saluted with fists, and then could not wait to report the situation on the border to the prince.

"Your Majesty, although the enemy has been defeated this time, we still need to strengthen our defenses."

A general frowned, his expression serious, and his eyes showed deep worry.

The prince nodded, his eyes determined, his hands behind his back, and said in a deep voice: "I have already made arrangements for this matter.

You just need to follow my instructions and we will be able to keep the border stable."

After discussing the matters, the prince and Yunxi went for a walk in the garden side by side.

Yunxi was wearing a light blue dress, and the pearls on her head swayed gently.

The prince was dressed in casual clothes and stood tall and straight.

"You've been exhausted these past few days." Yunxi looked at the prince with concern in her eyes.

The prince looked out at the flowers and plants in the garden and sighed softly, "As long as I can keep my country safe, it doesn't matter if I get tired a little."

At this moment, a maid came running in in a panic, panting so hard that she almost stumbled and fell to the ground. "Prince, Madam, this is bad, the young master has fallen."

When the prince and Yunxi heard this, their faces changed suddenly. The prince hurried over as fast as he could, and Yunxi followed closely behind him.

When we got there, we saw the young master sitting on the ground crying loudly, his face flushed red.

Yunxi was so distressed that she picked him up and coaxed him softly, "Don't cry, don't cry, let mother see where you are hurt."

The prince was very nervous, with beads of sweat on his forehead. He shouted quickly, "Call the doctor!"

The doctor arrived soon. He examined the young master carefully, stroked his beard, and said, "Your Majesty, Madam, the young master is fine. He just had a few scrapes."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. The prince wiped the sweat from his forehead, and Yunxi patted his chest lightly.

As the days passed, the prince's reputation spread throughout the capital.