The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 1735

Chapter 1735: 849 Reunion of Two People (First Update)

The sky had already darkened, and only the faint moonlight by the city gate was enough for Shangguan Yun to recognize that the group coming to greet her was not Gu Jiao and the Hei Fengqi.

She took two steps forward, steadily looking at the man standing at the forefront, and said, "Lift your head."

"Yes!" Chang Wei obediently lifted his head, looking toward the most noble lady of Dayan.

Though Shangguan Yun was weary from the journey, there was no trace of fatigue between her brows. Her beautiful face exuded a calm and majestic aura, her demeanor was dignified and graceful, with a regal presence fitting of royalty.

Chang Wei quickly lowered his gaze after just one glance.

Shangguan Yun spoke unhurriedly, "You are General Changwei; I once saw you in the Xuanyuan Family’s military camp during my youth."

Chang Wei was unsure whether to feel flattered or break into a cold sweat out of guilt.

He now understood the crimes of the Nangong Family, and as a confidant of the Nangong Family, even if he did not directly participate in the persecution of the Xuanyuan Family, he was an accomplice who committed many sins.

Especially not long ago, he led his men in a battle against the Hei Fengqi, which was tantamount to open rebellion against the court.

He did not know how this Crown Princess would deal with him.

He had thought it through; in any case, he deserved the punishment, but his subordinates were innocent, merely following orders. At a crucial moment, he would atone with his death, hoping the Princess would not take her anger out on the Quyang garrison.

Shangguan Yun stepped forward two more paces, extended her hand, and gently helped him up: "General Chang, you’ve worked hard defending the city, please rise."

Chang Wei was stunned.

He looked at Shangguan Yun in disbelief, seeing not a trace of cunning power play on her fairy-like face; she was genuinely...praising him.

Shangguan Yun might not know what’s been happening in the city, but seeing Chang Wei bow before her so submissively didn’t seem like an accomplice of the Nangong Family, meaning Chang Wei might have already been won over by her dear daughter-in-law.

Peaceful negotiation was the best outcome, for enemies all around would only hurt her dear daughter-in-law.

Moreover, with a great battle approaching, no matter how great Chang Wei’s crimes alongside the rebels were, it wouldn’t be wise to punish them now; rather, letting them make amends by serving the court well.

The Crown Princess’s magnanimity only highlighted the Nangong Family’s ugliness, deepening Chang Wei’s sense of guilt, and he dared not stand, kneeling again: "Your Highness, I am guilty!"

Shangguan Yun softly said, "As for guilt, we’ll speak of it later. The ground is cold, rise first, and have your officers rise as well."

The mention of the cold ground brought tears to the eyes of the officers.

The officers had not expected the Crown Princess to be concerned for them, flooding their hearts with a surge of emotion.

This was no era for judging by appearances, yet Shangguan Yun, being a woman with unmatched beauty, inspired men willing to risk everything for her; coupled with her noble status and strategic mind, caring for the world.

At that moment, everyone felt that what they awaited was not just the Princess of Dayan, but their deity.

They were willing to fight for the deity, no matter how difficult the war might be, defying the odds!

Wang Man dismounted and walked towards the city gate, his gaze landing on Chang Wei and others, frowning involuntarily: "Aren’t you the Nangong Family’s rebels? Where is the Hei Fengqi? Could they all have been wiped out?"

Such words were hardly pleasing.

What rebels?

The Crown Princess had declared them heroes! They were the regular army of the court!

Chang Wei responded with dignity, "General Wang, the Hei Fengqi is stationed within the city. Having won a recent victory against the Liang Country’s scoundrels, I boldly allowed my brothers to rest well in the camp while I ventured out to greet the Princess."

His explanation was unambiguously clear.

First, the Hei Fengqi not only survived but won a brilliant victory.

Second, the Hei Fengqi and the garrison troops share a brotherly bond now.

Third, he did not appreciate anyone looking down on the Hei Fengqi!

Though they were enemies at first, the Hei Fengqi earned the respect of the entire garrison with their blood. It is Da Zhou’s most formidable force, with no room for dispute!

Momentarily ignoring the undertone of defending the Hei Fengqi in Chang Wei’s words, Wang Man was simply astounded: "Who did you say won the victory? What victory?"

Chang Wei puffed out his chest, speaking with both a proud and somber honor: "The north city gate was deliberately sabotaged, and the Hei Fengqi used their flesh and blood to form a barrier, fiercely opposing Liang Country’s eighty thousand forces with just twenty thousand cavalry. They not only beheaded Liang Country’s General Chu Feipeng but also decimated fifty thousand troops!"

Wang Man’s jaw nearly dropped: "What, what did you say? Chu Feipeng is dead?"

He was Liang Country’s once-in-a-century divine general, the soul leader of this eastern campaign. With him, there was no unwinnable battle.

When he first heard that Chu Feipeng was leading the troops, even Wang Man felt greatly troubled, pondering endlessly on the way here about how to deal with Chu Feipeng. Little did he know, before he could throw a punch, Chu Feipeng had already...lost his head?

Impossible!

No one could kill Chu Feipeng!

Shangguan Yun thought, could it be Jiaojiao?

Besides her, there should be no one else with the courage to behead Chu Feipeng.

Yet thinking of Chu Feipeng’s might, Shangguan Yun clenched her fists, worried if Gu Jiao had been injured.

In front of outsiders, Shangguan Yun restrained her concern for Gu Jiao. She smiled gratifyingly: "To hear such great news upon my arrival in Quyang pleases me immensely. If the Emperor knew, he would surely be delighted as well. This victory over the Liang soldiers not only owes to the efforts of the Hei Fengqi but is also thanks to General Chang holding the fort and contributing on many fronts."

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