Quick Wear: Under the Skirt, All Beings Are Equal

Chapter 142 Young General: It's getting late, and the mountains and rivers are already winter

Chang Qing had not yet met the emperor when she returned to the capital. Not long after, the eunuch from the palace came to convey the emperor's order. Three days later, the old emperor prepared a celebration banquet for her in the palace to welcome her.

"General Xu, please prepare yourself well."

The old eunuch's face was full of wrinkles as he smiled, looking at the young man who was practicing martial arts with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

Having been in the palace for many years, he had developed a good eye. This general was worthy of being able to strike fear into the hearts of the enemies and extended the life of this declining dynasty by several decades.

However, I am afraid that he cannot survive in this capital, or perhaps the young man appeared at the wrong time.

Although the current saint is kind, he has been in that position for too long and his suspicion has inevitably grown. He always feels that someone is eyeing his position and wants to rebel.

What's more, now that the princes have grown up, it is time to fight for power. The sudden appearance of a person with military power has naturally become the focus of everyone's attention.

For the past three days, Changqing has been staying in the mansion and not going out.

"General, the time is almost up."

The entire general's mansion was empty. Only Chang Qing, the housekeeper, and the two brothers of the Lin family were there.

Chang Qing competed with the two brothers of the Lin family in the martial arts training ground and easily subdued them. He swung his spear and it fell on the weapons rack.

"Go and take a look inside the barracks. Don't let the brothers slack off. I'm going to assess them in a few days."

Chang Qing said something to the Lin brothers, then returned to his room, took a shower, changed his clothes, and was speechless when he saw the housekeeper putting a sachet around his waist in a very showy manner.

But the butler still thought he had good taste, and his general looked so handsome wearing it.

"General, you will be able to see the princess today. If you are not satisfied, we can find an excuse and say that you have been engaged to another girl in your hometown and cancel this marriage."

The butler wiped away his tears. During the days in the capital, he had learned very clearly that the fifth princess was dying and would bleed every two steps she took.

If he married her and she died immediately, wouldn't the general in his family be branded as a wife-killer? He would be lonely and helpless in the future. It's really pitiful just to think about it.

"I see."

Chang Qing interrupted the butler and fled under the butler's resentful gaze.

If he stayed any longer, I was afraid that this sentimental and imaginative housekeeper would burst into tears the next second. He might even think about how high the grass would grow on his grave after he died.

When Changqing arrived at the palace, many ministers had already arrived. They were trying to please him and flattering each other, while the female members of the family were sitting elsewhere, chatting with each other about family matters. At a glance, all of them were beautiful and charming.

"General Xu is here."

As the eunuch's words rang out, everyone in the hall fell silent and looked outside the door.

The boy's attire was only standard, his eyebrows were slightly raised, and he looked a bit fierce, but he was too young, and one couldn't associate him with the general who so feared the enemy.

Led by the eunuch, he came to his seat, which was near the front of the hall. He was surrounded by old men. Standing there, it was as if the barren plateau was stained with a touch of beauty. His figure was like a layer of smoke under the lights of the hall, making his originally dazzling appearance even more eye-catching.

The young man looked nonchalant, with a frivolous smile on his lips. He picked up the wine glass casually, out of tune with the noisy environment around him, and walked away alone.

Not long after, the old emperor came with the empress and Concubine Yun. Everyone lowered their heads and dared not look directly at the emperor. After shouting "Long live the emperor", everyone fell silent.

"My dear ministers, please stand up. This time we are welcoming General Xu and celebrating our dynasty's great victory. My dear ministers, please treat it as a family dinner and don't be too restrained."

The old emperor started to pick up his chopsticks first, and then everyone else started to pick up theirs.

He sat above, looking down at everyone from above. His skin was loose and had some age spots, making him look very old. However, the imperial concubine next to him was only 28 years old, very young and beautiful. She looked at the ministers below with a soft and delicate smile.

"Xu Aiqing."

The old emperor scanned the room with his cloudy eyes, but since everyone lowered their heads slightly, he did not recognize who Xu Jinhuan was, so he could only call out.

Chang Qing looked at the food in front of him that he hadn't even had time to taste, silently put down his chopsticks, stood up and saluted to the emperor, his back as strong as a bamboo: "Your Highness, I am Xu Jinhuan, and I pay my respects to your Majesty."

Princess Qingyang had her brows lowered, thinking about the young servant in her mansion. After hearing the three words "Xu Jinhuan", she slowly raised her eyes and looked at the young man standing to the right in front of her, quietly looking at him.

She looked for a while, then closed her eyes slightly. Anger of being deceived rose in her heart. She opened her eyes again and looked in the direction of the prince.

The prince curved his lips slightly and toasted her a glass of wine from a distance.

Qingyang is from the Second Prince's side, and the Emperor originally wanted to marry her to Xu Jinhuan, so how could he do as they wish?

Fortunately, Qingyang has always liked people with great looks, so he let someone spread the news that Xu Jinhuan was injured and disfigured. After Qingyang heard it, he sent someone to confirm it. As expected, he despised her and was unwilling to marry her.

Qingyang also didn't want to see a general who held military power turn to the prince, so he whispered a lot of things in the old emperor's ear, causing the emperor to become suspicious, and then he pushed out the insignificant, weak and incompetent Fifth Princess.

The Fifth Princess did not belong to any camp and was a notorious poor little girl in the palace. Her mother was poisoned when she was in her womb and fell into the water, causing her to give birth prematurely. As a result, the Fifth Princess has been sick since she was born.

Later, her mother was involved in a witchcraft incident and was sentenced to death. Her presence became increasingly faint, and sometimes even the old emperor forgot that he had a daughter like her.

Qingyang took a deep breath and returned the favor by offering the prince a glass of wine with an ambiguous tone.

She turned her head slightly, looked at the Fifth Princess, and said with a chuckle, "Fifth sister, I heard that you vomited blood again. Are you feeling better now?"

The Fifth Princess Nangong Yunran looked haggard, her lips were pale even with lip balm, she lowered her eyebrows and said:

"Thank you for your concern, sister. Yun Ran is feeling better now. His body was getting worse and worse. He got sick after catching a cold. I am sorry to have worried you."

Princess Qingyang asked the senior palace maid beside her to bring the plate of cold dishes in front of her to the Fifth Princess.

"You and I are sisters, there is no need to be so unfamiliar. The weather is getting hotter. Sister, try this dish."

"Fifth sister, you should be more careful about your status as a princess. If the palace servants fail to serve you well, just send them away. There is no need for those who make the master sick every other day."

Nangong Yunran's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she said hesitantly, "It's my sister's fault. I felt a little bored and wanted to go out for a walk, but the palace servants couldn't stop me, so they caused a big fuss."

Qingyang didn't say anything else, but made the emperor and Concubine Yun laugh from time to time.

Nangong Yunran looked at the dishes that Qingyang had brought to her, but she didn't touch them. Qingyang went hunting a few days ago and got sunburned, so he had been eating cold food recently.

Even at this kind of banquet, the emperor specially asked the imperial kitchen to prepare some for Princess Qingyang.

From this, we can see how much the old emperor loved Princess Qingyang.

Nangong Yunran was in poor health and could not eat such cold foods. She knew that Qingyang had someone send this dish to her with two meanings.

I didn't want Xu Jinhuan, so I gave you this opportunity.

Although he is your fiancé now, he is not suitable for you, just like this dish.