I will only protect you for the rest of my life 1

It was the beginning of summer, and the weather was slowly warming up. The favored concubines in the palace had already started to use ice cubes. The palace people hurried in and out, distributing the fresh lychees rewarded by His Majesty to various palaces. It was unbelievably comfortable.

The streets of the capital city are still bustling with traffic and a bustling scene. Under the sun, vendors are shouting enthusiastically. From time to time, naughty children are chasing after the crowd, making passers-by exclaim.

Because today is the day when the generals return to court, in addition to ordinary people, you can also see many young ladies from wealthy families, followed by servants wearing uniform clothes.

Looking up, the teahouses and taverns on both sides were already full of people. The waiter was struggling to squeeze through the crowd with the dishes, and it was bustling.

Those with status had reserved a private room early, and were drinking and eating while watching the scene on the street below through the window.

Many literati also took this opportunity to get together, waiting to see the young general's grace, and each wrote a poem.

Maybe it was because the weather was hot and everyone was crowded together, so the people sitting in the hall were a little impatient and asked loudly.

"Xiao Er, when will the general's troops arrive? Are you sure the general will pass through this street?"

The waiter came over with a smile, served a bottle of wine, wiped his sweat with the towel on his shoulder, and smiled after hearing the words.

"Objectively, what are you saying? This street is the only way to enter the palace. The general will return to the court today. The court has issued an order to enter the palace to award rewards. Anyone with a little information knows this, so you can just sit back and relax. Well, this letter cannot be wrong."

"That's right, I just don't know where the troops are. I closed the shop specifically to join in the fun today, so I can't let it go in vain."

"Hey, look, there are young ladies from wealthy families coming in and out on this street all the time today. To be honest, there are also dignitaries above us. Even if you don't believe me, you still have to believe these adults."

"...That makes sense. Then bring a pot of water and add some side dishes."

"Okay, please wait a moment."

This is the most prosperous street in the capital, with many restaurants and teahouses located there. Although it is not obvious where to look, as long as there is a little bit of status, everyone gathers here, and no one knows that the large army has arrived in Xifang City.

However, many young masters from aristocratic families were a little surprised when they heard the news from their servants.

"What? The general is not in the army?"

The servant responded and saw his young master waving his hands, quietly opening the door and retreating.

Others in the box also heard this and looked at each other.

"Why isn't the general here? Then aren't we waiting in vain?"

"There must be something going on. I will definitely be in the queue later. The man from the palace has already sent someone over."

After listening to his words, the others finally felt relieved.

"That's true. It wouldn't be against the order if he wasn't here, but have you heard about him and what kind of person he is?"

"I don't know about this. I only heard that he is about the same age as us. The general's mansion has always been stationed at the border. The last time I saw this young general was five years ago, when the old general resigned."

"Don't worry, I'll see you later."

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Dongfang City.

A low-key carriage is driving on the road, and the difference can only be seen through the dark patterns and floral decorations on the curtains.

With the sound of horseshoes, the carriage was forced to stop.

The maid sitting outside looked at the scene in the distance, turned her head and spoke inside.

"Princess, there's a traffic jam ahead. It looks like the Third Prince's motorcade. I don't know who they had a conflict with. Do you need your servant to go over and find out?"

It was quiet for a while, and then someone opened the car curtain, revealing half of his face.