At this time, Concubine Mei couldn't help laughing. She rolled her eyes at Emperor Longwu charmingly and said angrily: "Your Majesty, please stop scaring Xiao Qi. What if you scare him?"
Seeing her smile, roll her eyes, and sneer, Emperor Longwu's power suddenly disappeared, and the atmosphere in Bai Fang Pavilion became much more relaxed.
"My dear concubine, I know you love Xiao Qi, but you can't spoil him!" Emperor Longwu smiled bitterly and shook his head and said, "How can I discipline him in the future if you let me do this?"
Mei Fei pursed her lips and chuckled, still looking proud.
Eunuch Li watched with admiration secretly. There were three thousand beauties in the harem, and it was not unreasonable for Emperor Longwu to favor Concubine Mei. The latter was frank and frank but also knew how to measure, which many concubines did not have.
Many concubines may not be inferior to Mei Fei in appearance, but in front of Emperor Longwu, they are either so frightened that they dare not even take a breath, or they try their best to pretend to be virtuous and virtuous, and some like to be jealous and sow discord with Mei Fei.
It's a far cry from reality.
After being interrupted by Concubine Mei, Emperor Longwu couldn't continue to scold Yan Lingyun. In fact, his anger was mostly pretended. He just wanted to beat his son so that Yan Lingyun would know that there were certain things he shouldn't do.
"Hmph! For the sake of Concubine Mei, I won't punish you this time..." He said to Yan Lingyun: "But remember to be careful in your words and deeds in the future, and you can't act arbitrarily when you are on your own in the future!"
Yan Lingyun saluted with relief and said, "Thank you very much, Father, for your magnanimity. I will definitely keep it in mind!"
Emperor Longwu snorted and said, "You just want to thank me?"
Yan Lingyun wiped her sweat. She quickly turned around and saluted Concubine Mei: "Thank you, my dearest concubine!"
He took out a white jade box that he had prepared and handed it over respectfully: "This ice bead is a filial piety, please accept it!"
Of course Qin Yun gave him the Ice Chi Pearl, and Yan Lingyun certainly wouldn't covet Qin Yun's things, but with Yan Fangfei's hint and guidance, he couldn't refuse Qin Yun's kindness.
It's just that Yan Lingyun originally planned to donate it to Emperor Longwu. Now that such a situation has arisen, of course this ice bead must be dedicated to Concubine Mei. If he doesn't even have this look, then he might as well be killed by a headlong collision.
Already.
"Ice bead?"
Mei Fei's eyes suddenly lit up. She reached out her hand to take it and opened it unceremoniously, and said with a smile: "This is the Ice Chi Pearl that has been rumored in Yanjing recently? Xiao Qi, you are so polite!"
The fact that Concubine Mei was favored by Emperor Longwu was certainly related to her intelligence and conduct, but her own youth and beauty were also an important reason, otherwise the old orb would naturally be particularly tempting.
In fact, she knew very well who had the Ice Chi Bead, but those people were not people she could easily offend. It was completely impossible to take it by force, so she deliberately revealed it.
Today Yan Lingyun and Qin Yun came to see Emperor Longwu. Concubine Mei had some confidence in her heart, so she said good things for Yan Lingyun. The result was just as she expected, Yan Lingyun took out the Ice Chi Pearl and presented it to him.
After getting the orb, the imperial concubine was naturally very happy. Her radiant face was so charming that even Emperor Longwu felt his heart tremble when he saw it. He couldn't help but reach out and grab her little hand.
Mei Fei blushed and said angrily: "Your Majesty..."
Emperor Longwu suddenly realized that he had lost his composure, and his son was kneeling in front of him!
He coughed in embarrassment and said warmly to Yan Lingyun: "You are very filial. Get up!"
Yan Lingyun stood up as if she had been granted amnesty, but did not dare to sit back in her seat.
Emperor Longwu thought for a while and said: "It has been a year since you returned from Tiancheng Sword Sect to study, and it is time to go out and do something. Last time you said that you wanted to go to Jingnan to guard Lingyang, I think your idea is very good!
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He slowly stood up and took two steps with his hands behind his back, and said: "Good men have ambitions in all directions. Jingnan is located in a remote area and the conditions are difficult. Chu in the south is eyeing it with eager eyes, and there are still white seedlings in the mountains. As a nobleman of the royal family, are you willing?"
I am really happy to have made great achievements in guarding the frontiers of the empire!"
"deliver an imperial order!"
As soon as he finished speaking. Standing on the steps, Eunuch Li, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately came forward, held out a roll of yellow silk and said loudly: "Seventh Prince Yan Lingyun accepts the order!"
Yan Lingyun immediately knelt down on the ground like pushing a golden mountain toppling a jade pillar, and saw Eunuch Li unfolding the imperial edict and reading word for word: "According to the emperor's decree, the seventh son Yan Lingyun is both civil and military, virtuous, kind and benevolent... When he left the town of Jingnan County, he was granted the title
King Lingyang!"
After leaving Jingnan County, he was granted the title of King of Lingyang!
This means that Yan Lingyun truly has the status and reputation to compete for the throne of the crown prince. Although it is a great test for any prince to conquer Jingnan County, it is what Yan Lingyun expected.
He respectfully kowtowed to Emperor Longwu three times, stretched out his hands to receive the imperial edict, and was extremely excited.
Emperor Longwu looked at him and said: "Get up and be your King of Lingyang, I will watch you in Yanjing!"
"Thank you very much, Father, for your love!"
Yan Lingyun suppressed her inner excitement, stood up and sat back in her seat.
Emperor Longwu turned to look at Qin Yun and said with a smile: "Qin Yun, you exposed the Shangguan family's rebellion conspiracy at Lingyang, helped Xu Jingye repel the 100,000 Chu army, killed dozens of enemy generals, and prevented the empire from going south.
The territory and hundreds of thousands of people fell to the enemy, which can be said to be a shining achievement!"
"I, the great Yan, have established a country with force, and will be rewarded for their merits. What reward do you want?"
Under his scorching gaze, Qin Yun stood up and bowed and replied: "The complete victory in the Battle of Lingyang is all due to the lives of the soldiers in Lingyang and the unity of the people. Qin Yun does not dare to covet the merits of Heaven, let alone
Seek reward for this!"
His answer stunned Emperor Longwu, and Yan Lingyun was even more surprised.
Among the people present, the one who knew the most about Qin Yun was Yan Lingyun. He had deliberately recruited Qin Yun when he was in the Tiancheng Sword Sect. He knew that he grew up in the countryside and later joined the Qianchao Qin clan by returning to the clan.
, it was only by chance that he was able to become a disciple of the Sword Sect.
In Yan Lingyun's view, although Qin Yun was extremely talented, he was still young and from a humble background. It was inevitable that something would go wrong when he met Emperor Longwu, so he reminded Qin Yun a lot on the way.
But he never expected that Qin Yun would not have the slightest stage fright in front of Emperor Longwu, and his handling would be almost impeccable. How could he look like a young man who was born in the countryside, and who was trained as a disciple of a famous family since childhood?
It's just that this calmness and calmness are far beyond what ordinary people can match.
Emperor Longwu showed a hint of admiration in his eyes, nodded and said, "I'm very pleased that you think so."
His tone gradually became deeper: "In the Battle of Lingyang, 30,000 soldiers were killed and injured countless times. Every household in Lingyang wore sackcloth and mourning. I was very sad when I heard about it. I only blame myself for being too negligent in the past, which allowed the thieves to take advantage of it.
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"I asked Yun'er to go out to control Jingnan to appease the people of Lingyang and rebuild the southern border defense. However, your contribution will not be forgotten and cannot be obliterated. Qin Yun, you also accept the order!"
The imperial edict given to Qin Yun was obviously prepared in advance just like the one given to Yan Lingyun. What Emperor Longwu said just now was nothing more than a test for him, but it was obvious that Qin Yun's answer made the Supreme Majesty very satisfied.
For Qin Yun's contribution, the reward given by Emperor Longwu was a reward of ten thousand taels of silver, a hereditary title of General of the Left, a mansion in Yanji, and special permission to enter the palace and walk with a sword!
Such a reward is absolutely extremely generous to a non-noble royal family member like Qin Yun!
A reward of ten thousand taels of silver is nothing. Ten thousand taels of silver is not as good as the piece of high-grade fire spirit jade that Yan Fangfei gave Qin Yun. The mansion in Yanji is extremely valuable, but it can be bought with money, but the rank of General Feng Zuo is much higher.
different.
In the military system of the Great Yan Empire, there are nine levels of generals, divided into the first-rank Zhenguo, the second-rank Zhuguo, the second-rank Auxiliary General, the third-rank Hussar General, the fourth-rank Protector General, the fourth-rank Guard General, and the fifth-rank Zuo
General, sixth-rank right general and sixth-rank middle-rank general.
Among them, Zhen Guo, Zhu Guo, and Fu Guo are called the top three generals, and the power in charge of one party is extremely powerful.
The Hussars, Protectors and Generals of the Guard are the middle three generals. The left general, the right general and the middle Lang general are called the lower three generals. Although the Zuo general Qin Yun got belongs to the lower three generals, he also has a fifth-grade military rank. Many people fight on the battlefield to use it.
Even if you spend your whole life, you may not be able to climb to this position in the end.
He originally had the rank of seventh-grade Yunqi Colonel, but this time he was promoted to three and two grades in a row!
Although it is impossible for Qin Yun to directly enter the Yan army due to his current situation, so the title of General Zuo is just a false position, it is enough to allow him to join the ranks of the Yan aristocracy, and it can also be hereditary, which is even more rare.
As for the special permission to enter the palace and walk with a sword, it is another kind of honor, and it also represents the trust of Emperor Longwu.
Although Qin Yun is determined to pursue martial arts, as an inner disciple of the Tiancheng Sword Sect, he does not value the rewards and honors of the empire as much as ordinary people do, but having the imperial rank has only advantages and no disadvantages, and it also represents Dayan's respect for him.
It was definitely a bloody battle in the Battle of Ling Yang, so I was still very happy.
After the reward was completed, Emperor Longwu was in high spirits and waved his hands and said: "I am very happy today, so you two will stay here to eat. Yun'er went to Qianning Palace to chat with the Queen Mother. She has talked about you several times recently, and she also
Qin Yun will stay at Luoyang Palace at night, and we can go back together tomorrow morning!"
Qin Yun and Yan Lingyun looked at each other. No one expected that Emperor Longwu would let them stay overnight in the palace.
Of course, neither of them had any objections, so they all stayed together.
At noon, Qin Yun and Yan Lingyun had lunch at Qianning Palace. Qin Yun accompanied Yan Lingyun to pay homage to the Queen Mother Cining. The kind-hearted old Queen Mother also rewarded Qin Yun with a piece of top-quality spiritual jade.
In the evening, Emperor Longwu held a family banquet in honor of Qin Yun, which showed the emperor's favor.
After the dinner, Qin Yun stayed in Luoyang Palace.
