Chapter 547

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Hua Hua is indeed a trustworthy and meticulous person; she handled all official duties in an orderly fashion.

Whether it was tasks that should be taken on or tasks that should not be taken on, she could make the correct judgment every single time, without a single mistake.

While reviewing the letters she had processed, Qianqian could not help but feel a surge of satisfaction in her heart.

"Hua Hua, you did an outstanding job!"

Qianqian praised without stinginess, "From now on you continue to help me handle these matters; you have full authority to decide, unless you encounter something truly difficult to make up your mind about, then come find me to discuss."

Hearing Qianqian's praise, Hua Hua's face immediately blossomed with a delighted smile; she hurriedly thanked her: "Many thanks for Master's praise! Hua Hua will certainly redouble her efforts and properly handle every single matter for Master!"

Qianqian was very satisfied with Hua Hua's performance; not only did she give her verbal commendation, she also additionally increased her monthly salary. Hua Hua accepted the reward with a heart full of joy, then respectfully withdrew.

However, after Hua Hua left, Qianqian's thoughts were like a wild horse that had broken its reins, involuntarily beginning to wander wildly.

Time hurried by; in the blink of an eye, the day of Yan Wang's triumphant return to court arrived.

During this period, Qianqian had stayed quietly at home and had not gone out.

But when she learned that Yan Wang was about to return, the joy in her heart was difficult to suppress, so she specially got up early, impatiently going out to welcome him.

In the early morning, sunlight passed through thin clouds, scattering down onto the streets.

Qianqian stood at the city gate; from afar she saw Yan Wang leading the Yan Family Army, like a surging torrent, advancing toward the city gate in a vast, mighty procession.

On both sides of the city gate heads were packed; the commoners' emotions were exceptionally high, cheers rising and falling in succession.

In their hands they waved colorful handkerchiefs and gorgeous fresh flowers, like blooming flowers, decorating the entire city gate extraordinarily bright and colorful.

This welcoming scene was even more enthusiastic than last time when Dachang Kingdom defeated Nan Liang; the reason was none other than that this meant from now on, under heaven only Dachang Kingdom and Dongying Guo would remain as two countries.

Even more delightful was that Dongying Guo and Dachang Kingdom had already formed a marriage alliance; between the two countries there was no longer any worry of war.

This was undoubtedly a piece of heartening news; the commoners could finally shed the shadow of war and live peaceful days.

At this very moment, in the imperial court, the Emperor and the numerous ministers were still busily discussing various affairs.

Due to the recent multitude of affairs, the morning court session had continued until now and had not yet ended.

However, when the Emperor received the news of Yan Wang's triumphant return, he announced without hesitation: "Other non-urgent matters, leave for discussion tomorrow. Young General Yan has returned victorious; We will personally go to welcome him!"

Eunuch Sun, seeing this, immediately shouted in a loud voice: "Court dismissed!"

The ministers, hearing the sound, all knelt and saluted, crying in unison: "Long live the Emperor, long live, long long live!" Seeing the Emperor rise and depart, the ministers naturally did not dare have the slightest delay.

The Emperor himself went to welcome him; who would dare go home? An Wang had long since understood tacitly, taking the lead to follow behind the Emperor, quickly leaving the imperial court.

Eunuch Sun had also long since arranged everything in advance, having a palanquin prepared, waiting for the Emperor to board. After the Emperor sat in the palanquin, the procession swiftly left the palace, racing toward the city gate.

With the Emperor traveling, the Imperial Guards cleared the way, the momentum grand and imposing.

Before long, they saw from afar Yan Wang riding a tall horse. Yan Wang's gaze was like a torch; from far away he spotted that golden-yellow palanquin, and he knew in his heart that it was undoubtedly the Emperor's conveyance.

Yan Wang did not dare the slightest neglect; he hurriedly dismounted, stepping forward quickly. And behind him Tang Qi and Ai Jiao also closely followed Yan Wang's pace, together walking toward the Emperor.

When they were still several zhang distant from the Emperor, Yan Wang halted his steps, took the lead to kneel and salute, shouting in a loud voice: "Your subject Yan Wang, not failing the Emperor's entrustment, specially comes to report completion of mission! Long live the Emperor, long live, long long live!" Having spoken, he kowtowed and knelt in worship, his attitude respectful to the utmost.

Tang Qi and Ai Jiao following close behind, as well as the numerous soldiers, seeing Yan Wang like this, also all followed suit, kneeling and shouting: "Long live the Emperor, long live, long long live!" For a moment, mountain-calling sea-shouting ten-thousand-years voices rose and fell in succession, resounding through the clouds.

The Emperor, seeing this scene, was stirred to the depths of his heart; he hurried forward, personally helping Yan Wang up, saying: "Wang'er, this journey has been hard on you! Quickly rise!"

Having spoken, the Emperor exerted a little force to help Yan Wang up, then turned to the crowd behind him and said: "All you officers and soldiers, you have also worked hard! No need for excessive ceremony; today each of you return home to rest, and tonight together come to the palace to attend the victory celebration banquet!"

The Emperor's voice was not loud, but those in the front ranks all heard clearly. Hearing this, everyone rose, their faces brimming with joy.

And those standing in the rear ranks, seeing the front ranks all stand up, although they did not know the reason, also followed and stood up.

Some people who did not understand the situation curiously asked the front ranks about the circumstances; the front ranks then enthusiastically explained it to them.

The soldiers, hearing the Emperor so cherish the common people, in their hearts could not help but surge with a feeling of being moved. The Emperor's words were like a spring breeze brushing the face, warming their hearts.

After the Emperor finished speaking, the soldiers all saluted the Emperor, then each dispersed.

Tang Qi and Ai Jiao, seeing the soldiers disperse, also hurriedly stood up.

The Emperor's gaze fell on them; smiling, he said: "You two this time rendered great merit; We have recorded it in Our heart. Go back and rest first; wait until tonight's palace banquet for the conferral of rewards."

Tang Qi and Ai Jiao glanced at each other, replied in unison: "Yes, Emperor!" Then the two left together, their figures gradually receding into the distance.

At this time, only the Emperor, Yan Wang, and An Wang who had arrived a step late remained on the scene.

The Emperor, seeing everyone had already left, thought since he had already come out he was not in a hurry to return to the palace, so he turned to An Wang and said: "Old Seven ah, it has been a long time since We tasted the fine cuisine of your Wangfu. Today at noon, We will go to your residence to sample the freshness."

An Wang, hearing this, hurriedly replied: "Alright, Imperial Elder Brother, then let's go now."

Having spoken, the Emperor took the lead stepping toward the palanquin; An Wang, seeing this, quickly walked to Yan Wang's front, reached out and pinched his arm, laughing: "Hm, not bad."

Yan Wang naturally understood his own father-king's meaning; seeing An Wang in a happy mood, he also followed and laughed.