Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life-Chapter 1024 - 1013: The Ever-Victorious General

"By the will of heaven and the conveyance of fate, the Emperor decrees..." As expected by Cheng Hu and Ye Qiu, the imperial decree came quickly.

The eunuch’s voice was piercingly sharp as always: "I cannot bear for General Ye’s only beloved daughter to suffer at the border, so I summon her back to the capital to be honored."

"Minister Ye Qiu receives the decree." Ye Qiu ignored the angry and reluctant looks from the soldiers, respectfully kneeled to accept the decree.

"Now that Mr. Ye has accepted the decree, hurry and pack up so you can return to the capital with me!"

"Father-in-law, give me a day to say goodbye to the soldiers, and we will set off early tomorrow." Ye Qiu’s face showed no resistance, and the eunuch displayed a satisfied expression.

Once he left, the soldiers crowded around Ye Qiu: "General Ye, you cannot leave."

"Precisely, what will we do if you leave? What if the barbarians attack again?"

"Or perhaps, we should collectively request Your Majesty to allow General Ye to stay."

"Silence." Ye Qiu looked at them seriously, "This is the Emperor’s decree. How can we defy it?"

"But..."

"No buts, once I return to the capital, won’t you still be here? If the barbarians attack, General Cheng will be here! He will certainly lead you to victory. General Cheng is my father’s direct disciple; my father has taught him everything. You should trust him more." Ye Qiu spoke righteously on behalf of Cheng Hu.

Cheng Hu was quite satisfied internally, thinking that if he truly held power in the future, he would certainly protect this little junior sister.

However, he didn’t realize that Ye Qiu had set a trap for him, the higher he was lifted, the harder he would fall in the future. If Ye Qiu, a woman, could win significant battles, and Cheng Hu, who was older by more than ten years, failed to win, his military prestige would further decline.

Along with Ye Qiu’s return were Xia Guang and Tong Chao. One was the legitimate eldest son of the Assistant Minister of War, the other the only son of Duke Tong. Although they were previously underestimated and even allowed to be framed, this time was different as they returned with military achievements.

If Ye Qiu’s capture of Eyun City counted as first-class merit, then the Colonels who charged at the forefront, Xia Guang and Tong Chao, could be awarded third-class merit. Moreover, this time, it was due to the Assistant Minister of War and Duke Tong were more lenient, likely having recognized their sons’ abilities and not wanting them to suffer persecution anymore.

"General, rest assured, even if we never return to the border, we are still your men." Xia Guang and Tong Chao promised.

"We’re all fighting for the Darong Dynasty; I just hope that in future battles, there won’t be any shortages of rations and military supplies again." Ye Qiu hinted at something.

"The soldiers fight and risk their lives for the country and the people, surely the court won’t let them suffer? If shortages occur again, those responsible should be reorganized." Xia Guang raised an eyebrow, indicating an agreement with Ye Qiu.

"Achieving what you speak of won’t be easy."

"Although the Princess doesn’t favor me as a bastard, her prestige is immense. Perhaps I can leverage that." Tong Chao was completely different from before, his eyes flashing with ambition.

"If that’s the case, when I send out troops one day, I’ll be waiting for your good news. If you need help, you can come to me anytime." Ye Qiu patted their shoulders, exchanging a smile with them.

The three ambitious individuals set off in the direction of the capital, yet upon arriving, each resumed a humble and ordinary appearance. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

To show the Emperor’s regard for Ye Qiu, Tai Sheng Xuan welcomed them at the city gate.

Looking at this gallant, refined man, Ye Qiu tightened her grip on the reins. This man was the deepest hidden among them! To secure power, he could even use his own lifelong affairs, displaying affection for years as if it had become second nature.

"General Ye!" He stood at the city gate smiling, his eyes free of gloom or calculation, seemingly proud just in dedication to Ye Qiu.

If not already aware of his true nature, any young woman might be deceived by him!

"Congratulations to General Ye for returning victorious! Quickly follow me in, Father Emperor has prepared a feast in waiting."

"This humble subject salutes the Crown Prince." Ye Qiu and the soldiers dismounted to pay respects.

Sheng Xuan hastily helped her up, continuing to gaze at Ye Qiu with adoration in his eyes: "General Ye is too humble, mount your horse; the people of Shangjing can’t wait to witness the General’s bearing."

"Crown Prince, please proceed," Ye Qiu stepped back.

The Crown Prince, seeing her courtesy, gave her an exasperated glance, sighed, then mounted his horse, choosing not to lead but to ride alongside her.

"General Ye, so slender, it’s unbelievable you could slay Zha Bu; when the news reached us, I was indeed very surprised."

"I’m undeserving of praise, it was all thanks to the soldiers’ efforts." Ye Qiu was unmoved by his compliments.

"General Ye, being overly modest is a form of boasting; General Cheng’s reports praised you above him, with you leading only eight thousand elite troops to capture Eyun City. With General Ye present, why worry about barbarians invading Darong?"

"That was General Cheng being polite."

Noticing her resistance to flattery, the Crown Prince seemed somewhat helpless: "General, always so stoic without showing emotions? Isn’t a girl typically shy when praised? This really frustrates me."

"I am a woman, but also a warrior protecting the border, naturally different from ordinary women. Please don’t mind, Your Highness." At that moment, Ye Qiu appeared genuinely embarrassed and at a loss, hastily explaining.

The Crown Prince, finally pleased, smiled, then began talking about the feast in the palace.

"That Ye Qiu, what arrogance, even needing my cousin, the Crown Prince, to coax her?" spoke a brightly dressed, glamorous woman through clenched teeth from the tavern by the street.

"Well, she’s now the renowned General Ye, she captured a city, it’s natural for the Crown Prince to treat her well." The woman beside her, looking delicate, spoke with some sarcastic intonation.

"Who knows if the news is false? Perhaps she claimed someone else’s credit. I don’t believe a woman can achieve what so many warriors couldn’t." The glamorous woman pursed her lips in disdain.

"The Commandery Princess and I share the same thoughts, who knows if she used some other means? Perhaps having one or two lovers sacrificing for her — isn’t General Cheng her senior brother? I’ve heard he’s still not married?"

"You two, stop talking." Another woman within the room, dressed in white, her black hair held with only a jade hairpin, although simply adorned, seemed extraordinarily noble and elegant.