Queen Mother, she just wants to lie down

The war between Daxi and Beiliang lasted for more than a month.

On November 16, Ruan Qing received the battle report from Banban before the court.

Dae Hee wins!

Five days ago, Daxi defeated the main force of Beiliang in Xingque Gorge.

After this battle, more than half of the 300,000 troops of Northern Liang were killed or wounded and were unable to fight again.

After abandoning two cities, they hastily retreated to the west bank of the Yarlung Zhaxi River and took the initiative to ask for peace from Daxi. The peace envoy will arrive in Beijing soon.

The national strength of Daxi is now slightly weaker than that of Daliang.

Although we were able to seize the initiative due to the convenience of information, we were able to make arrangements early.

However, facing the fierce attack of 300,000 enemy troops, this battle was still not easy.

After finally defeating the main force of Daliang and driving them to the west bank of the Yarlung Zangbo River, they were no longer able to attack and had to cease fighting.

"We finally won. God bless Daxi. We finally made good on our long-term planning."

Ruan Qing looked at the letter in his hand, his palms trembling slightly, his eyes reddened, and warm moisture unconsciously filled his vision.

When she watched historical dramas in the past, she didn’t feel much when she saw the scenes where the accomplished kings burst into tears when they heard the good news from the front line.

Now that it is my turn to face it, I truly understand how it feels like to have the survival of the entire country and the nation resting on my shoulders.

If Da Xi loses this battle, it will lose half of its territory.

Even if she and the emperor could survive, they would be nailed to the pillar of shame in history in the future.

Victory would mean the beginning of Daxi's heyday.

Queqi and Zhaoping were also very excited.

They are all nobles of Daxi. If Daxi is defeated in this battle, they will not have a good ending either.

"Madam, please wipe it." A clean handkerchief was handed to Ruan Qing.

It's a magpie.

Ruan Qing took it, wiped the tears from her face, calmed down, and then turned to them and said:

"Queqi, Zhaoping, go make some arrangements. We will set off for Beijing in three days.

I didn’t make it to the Emperor’s eldest grandson’s full moon, so as a grandmother I can’t afford to miss his hundred-day banquet again.”

"Okay. By the way, what about Princess Yanshan?" Zhaoqi nodded and asked again.

"Princess Yanshan? I promised Zhou Huaimin not to kill her and I won't go back on my word. You guys go and release her." Ruan Qing said.

"Aunt, I'll go release her and tell her the good news of Beiliang's defeat." The little witch Zhaoping took the lead.

"Well, go ahead." Ruan Qing glanced at her and didn't stop her.

Zhaoping and Princess Yanshan had some conflicts. During the more than one month that Princess Yanshan was imprisoned here, Zhaoping would go and argue with her whenever she had time, and they would engage in verbal battles.

"By the way, aunt, do you think Princess Yanshan will be sent to Daxi by their monarch to marry after she returns to her country?

After all, the defeat of Beiliang was closely related to the false information she sent back. "Zhao Ping turned around and stopped after taking two steps.

"It's hard to say. Given Princess Yanshan's personality, she might take the initiative to volunteer to come to our Daxi for marriage." Ruan Qing thought for a moment and said.

She could see that Princess Yeonshan was the kind of person with strong militaristic sentiments.

She can do anything for her country, and from Beiliang's perspective, there is nothing wrong with her doing so.

But being her enemy is a bit of a headache.

"If she comes to Daxi to marry, she will definitely find ways to cause trouble. Should we let her go?" Queqi couldn't help but interject.

"Queqi, they have been operating in Sulin for so many years and have not been able to do anything to us. Now that they have come to our base camp, can we still be afraid of them?" Ruan Qing glanced at Queqi.

"My aunt is right. She has been running her business here for many years and has never been able to defeat us. There is no reason why we would be afraid of her when we arrive in the capital." Zhao Ping added with a smile.

What she is least afraid of is a challenge, and Yanshan is a bit crazy in his bones. Zhaoping really likes to fight with such people.

Princess Yanshan was locked up in a separate courtyard. Apart from having her acupuncture points sealed and not being able to go out, Ruan Qing did not do anything to abuse her.

After more than a month of rest, her injuries have almost healed.

"Princess Yanshan, congratulations, you are free from today." Zhaoping said as soon as she entered the room and looked at Yanshan who was sitting in a daze in the courtyard.

"Beiliang was defeated?" Yanshan looked up at her.

"That's right. Your Beiliang envoys seeking peace should be able to reach our Daxi's Yong'an City in ten days or so."

"Before I leave, can I see Zhou Huaimin again?"

Yanshan, who used to be angry with Zhaoping whenever they met, became unusually silent after hearing the news of Beiliang's defeat. He was silent for half a cup of tea before he spoke.

"I can't make the decision on this matter, but I can ask my aunt for you." Zhao Ping tilted his head and looked at her and said.

"sorry to bother you."

That evening, Zhou Huaimin came over.

"Have you heard the news of Beiliang's defeat?" Princess Yanshan looked at Zhou Huaimin who walked into the yard, stared at him and asked.

"Not yet." Zhou Huaimin was stunned, then shook his head.

“Oh, it seems that Queen Mother Ruan does not consider you as her confidant, and she is not even willing to tell you such news in advance.

I came to you to tell you that I will come to Daxi again soon, and I will let you taste the price of betraying me and Beiliang."

Yanshan said "oh" with a hint of sarcasm, and then looked at him fiercely.

In her opinion, the reason why Beiliang was misled by the false information she handed back was all because of Zhou Huaimin's betrayal.

In her opinion, Zhou Huaimin's so-called statement of not helping either side was pure sophistry.

If he was willing to reveal even a little information, she would not be fooled and deceived to this extent, causing herself and Beiliang to bear such shame!

"Princess, do whatever you want. If there is nothing else, I will leave first."

Zhou Huaimin looked at her for a moment, and suddenly felt that his previous entanglement was quite boring. After saying this, he turned and left without waiting for Yanshan's reaction.

"Zhou Huaimin!"

After dinner that day, Ruan Qing called Qiao Jun and his brother to her side and said, "Qiao Jun, Qiao Ze, I will be returning to Beijing in three days."

"Madam, are you going back?" Qiao Jun was stunned.

She had been working hard to stop fighting and cultivate her literary talent these days. Apart from sleeping and eating, she spent the rest of her time studying. She didn't know that Ruan Qing was going back to the capital.

"Ah."

"Ma'am, you have been away for quite some time. Your family must miss you very much. The New Year is just over a month away. It's time for you to go back." Qiao Jun suppressed the disappointment in his heart and continued.

"Would you like to go back with me?" Ruan Qing asked again.

"We, we can also..." Qiao Jun and Qiao Ze were stunned at the same time.

"Of course, I've already said that I want you to be a female official of the Jiangnan Women's Association.

But you are still young, and you are lacking in both knowledge and interpersonal relationships, so you need a certain amount of time to undergo systematic learning.

The Women's Association in the capital has completely opened up the situation, and that is the best place for you to learn.

As for Qiao Ze, this child is very smart. If you are willing, I can recommend him to study at the Imperial College.

If you and your brother don't want to be separated, you can find a teacher in the capital to teach him for a while, and then when you return to Jiangnan to take up your post, he can go back to Jiangnan to study with you in the academy." Ruan Qing said.

"We are willing to follow you back to the capital. Qiao Jun and Qiao Ze thank you for your grace."

Qiao Yun and Qiao Ze stayed still for a moment, then bent their knees, knelt down, and kowtowed respectfully to Ruan Qing to express their gratitude.