I saw a tall, strong man in red brocade clothes, who stepped forward and answered respectfully. His hair was tied up high and the bridge of his nose was straight.
It's just that he has been out fighting all year round, and the wind and sun have made him look quite weathered.
He clasped his hands in fists and knelt in front of Emperor Shunyuan with his head lowered.
"You have contributed greatly to quelling the chaos, and you should be rewarded! I will reward you with 30,000 pieces of cloth, 1,000 pieces of silk, and a residence in the best land in Beijing!" Emperor Shunyuan said in a clear voice, "In addition, I will give you ten fifth-rank official positions."
He can distribute these treasures and official positions to the soldiers, especially the fifth-rank official position, which is very important. Many people actually stop serving as officials after reaching the sixth rank.
Li Qingyan was stunned. He didn't expect Emperor Shunyuan to give him everything, which was considered a generous reward.
"Thank you Lord for your kindness. From now on, I will work even harder and do my best until I die." Li Qingyan's answer was loud and clear, especially in the palace, and there even seemed to be a faint echo.
"In addition, the general is already old now. Which girl does he like? I can make a decision for you today and promise a good marriage." Emperor Shunyuan curled his lips and looked at Li Qingyan inquiringly.
All officials fell silent instantly, hundreds of pairs of eyes staring at Li Qingyan's reaction.
They were all shocked. They didn't expect that the emperor would grant Li Qingyan a marriage today.
Li Qingyan was a young general, and he had just returned from the chaos. He was in high spirits, and everyone was trying to get involved with Li Qingyan.
Princess Yongle on the side lowered her head and twisted her handkerchief, and the maids on the side laughed.
Li Qingyan was stunned, why did the emperor suddenly mention his marriage today.
The forces in the imperial court are intertwined. I am afraid that if he does not decide on his marriage today, other courtiers will definitely force someone on him.
He doesn't want to marry them.
The image of a little rabbit eating suddenly flashed in his mind, and Li Qingyan muttered:
"Your Majesty, I already have someone I like."
"Oh?" Emperor Shunyuan narrowed his eyes slightly and continued to ask, as if he was very interested, "Which girl is she from? Is she here?"
The people in the audience suddenly started to commotion, especially the young ladies of the official age. They became shy when they saw Li Qingyan’s free and handsome face. They all used their fans to cover their faces, but they still couldn’t help but stare. Look over there at Li Qingyan.
"If I go back to the emperor, she is not here, and she is not from the official family. She is an embroiderer."
Li Qingyan said it bravely, hoping that the emperor would stop asking further questions.
He didn't even know where Little Rabbit was from. He only knew that she wanted to go to Gaochang. He had a relative who opened an embroidery workshop in Gaochang, and she would be able to live well if she could go there.
So it makes sense to say that the little rabbit is an embroiderer.
"Xiu Niang?" Emperor Shunyuan's voice was very low, but it was particularly clear in the hall.
Baiguan took a breath.
Emperor Shunyuan sat in the high hall, and naturally saw the reactions of the officials clearly. His eyes were deep and he just curled his lips and smiled:
"Since Aiqing already has someone you like, let's pick a good day and bring him over. I will personally grant you a marriage then."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Although Li Qingyan was confused in his heart, he still agreed.
After all, the emperor granted marriage, so he had to appreciate it.
Princess Yongle's eyes suddenly widened, staring at the tall figure kneeling in front of the palace, her hands paused, and her eyes suddenly turned red.
"The Queen Mother has been seriously ill these days. I am going to the temple to pray for blessings. Then you can bring her here." Emperor Shunyuan held his head and thought.
Li Qingyan was slightly startled.
How could the emperor be so persistent in pursuing her now?
The music of Mi Mi sounded again, singing and dancing made peace, and hundreds of officials congratulated.
...
"Mad."
A pink shadow grasped the branches and whipped the willows on the roadside.
The ground is covered with long green fallen leaves. On the entire road of the Imperial Garden, only the willow trees here are bare, which is very abrupt.
The personal maid beside him did not dare to step forward to stop him.
"I'm so angry——!" Princess Yongle threw the branch to the ground, turned around and said to the maid, "Brother Qingyan, why would you rather marry an embroiderer than me?!"
Yongle originally liked Li Qingyan. If Li Qingyan married an official daughter...she might still be angry, but she would definitely not be this angry.
She didn't understand what was so good about an embroiderer who was just a commoner, how could it compare with her status as a princess.
"..."
The maids looked at each other, not daring to speak.
Princess Yongle was used to being naughty. If they spoke, it would be of no use whether they spoke along or against them. Instead, they would only add fuel to the fire.
It's better to respond with silence, and when she is done getting angry, the matter will be over.
"Brother Huang is also very surprised. My mother obviously had dinner with us yesterday, and I went to see her in the morning. How could she suddenly become seriously ill?" Yongle was not convinced, but he did not dare to argue with Brother Huang.
So angry, I can only sulk to myself.
Yongle was dejected, but suddenly she had an idea and thought of another way.
She became visibly happy.
...
Yongxingzhai's steamed buns are the most famous in the capital, so they also attract the most people.
The steaming aroma can waft down a street.
There was an endless stream of people buying buns. Li Qingyan came out of Yongxingzhai with the buns and was about to ride out of the city.
But I felt a dark shadow following me.
He tied his horse back again and walked slowly towards the streets.
Sure enough, the figure followed him again. After he walked to the corner, he hid behind a wooden board leaning against the wall, waiting for the black figure to come before he took action.
But the black shadow didn't appear for a long time, and Li Qingyan was a little surprised. After he went out, the person who was following him disappeared without a trace.
Li Qingyan even suspected that he was hallucinating. Could it be a trick of the Turks? Are there so many tricks? It seems that the Northern Expedition is about to intensify.
He mounted his horse again, but instead of leaving the capital in a hurry, he went to the Yang Mansion.
Yang Dongzheng was sitting alone in the pavilion playing chess when he heard a thump in the yard, but he didn't even look back and continued to study the chess records carefully from the book:
"Why do you always climb over the wall to come in? If my wall collapses, you will have to repair it. But you are a victorious general. This time when you return from Pingnan, the emperor has hosted a banquet in Changping Palace to entertain you. I must have rewarded you again. If you don’t have too many toys, you definitely won’t be short of money for this idea.”
Li Qingyan sneered: "Come on, your house hasn't been repaired for many years, don't rely on me."
