After I captured the wrong male lead, I broke off the engagement and married the villain

The night in Kyoto is as cold as ever.

Nangong Yuan sat in the front hall, looking at the lit lights, and the scene in front of her slowly became blurry.

The instructions and advice his father gave before he left, and his always encouraging and gentle eyes, all these memories made Nangong Yuan heartbroken.

She sat here, yet she felt like she was dead.

If she could die for someone else in this world, she would be willing to do so.

"A Yuan, take care of yourself."

Before leaving, he was worried that he would be bullied, so... he asked himself to wait for him to come back.

His father might still be worried about Xiao Heyun, thinking that he was a royal noble and that he was scheming, but he also felt that he could not beat him.

But now, the person who loved her so much and wanted to protect her is dead.

Nangong Yuan clenched her fingers so tightly that her nails pricked her palms and caused pain, but she seemed not to feel it.

"What if, if I was a little more observant, from time to time, he wouldn't have died?"

In such silence, she felt guilty and regretful, to the point of blaming herself for everything.

“Why, why is it like this…Father…didn’t you say…that you would let us wait for you to come back?”

She finally couldn't bear it anymore and started sobbing softly.

Big tears fell on her dress, wetting it instantly.

When it was almost dawn, the eunuchs from the palace arrived.

"Is the lady here?"

Nangong Yuan stood up despite her tiredness and said, "Mother has been feeling unwell these days. I wonder what's wrong with you, father-in-law?"

The man looked reluctant, but still said, "Miss Nangong, something happened. His Majesty asked you to come to the palace."

"Oh?"

Nangong Yuan said, "Please wait a moment, eunuch. I will change my clothes."

"No need girl, it's urgent, you should just come with me."

Hearing this, Nangong Yuan had no choice but to nod her head in a pretentious manner: "Then I'll go with my father-in-law, you guys stay at home and don't go anywhere."

Tao Zhu nodded, indicating that he understood.

Nangong Yuan followed the eunuch into the palace and said anxiously, "Eunuch, what happened? Why are you calling me so early in the morning?"

"Something happened on the northwest border. Um... I dare not talk about this matter casually. You will know when you go to see His Majesty."

The eunuch was evasive and Nangong Yuan did not ask any further questions.

She had known the news for a long time, so she looked very calm, almost dead.

The secret guards have been keeping an eye on the developments in Kyoto, so once anything happens, they will immediately tell Nangong Yuan.

They should have noticed that it was a battle report from the border, and with the special mark on it, they came to this conclusion.

What's more...her father's confidant also wrote a letter, so she had no choice but to believe it.

The carriage was moving very fast, and Nangong Yuan just watched the approaching palace in silence.

"Girl, we're here, go ahead."

Nangong Yuan nodded, stood up and got out of the car.

Followed the palace maid to Minghua Palace.

The place is brightly lit and doesn't look rushed, so it may have been in operation for some time.

"Your humble servant Nangong Yuan pays respect to His Majesty. May Your Majesty be well and safe."

The emperor then turned his head, glanced at her and sighed: "Get up, no need to be so polite."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The emperor looked at her and wanted to say something but felt it was cruel.

"Your Majesty, you called me here. Is there something wrong?"

Hearing this, the emperor motioned for the eunuch to hand her something at hand, and then said carefully: "The war report from the border is related to your father."

Nangong Yuan took it, opened it, and her eyes instantly turned red.

“Died in battle? Father…died in battle? How could this be?”

She burst into tears at that moment, and looked as fragile as if the sky was falling.

"Don't be too sad. I have already asked someone to investigate this matter. No matter what, we must give the general a decent treatment."

Nangong Yuan shook her head, as if she couldn't believe it: "But this shouldn't be the case. Although my father is old, he has always been strong and has fought for many years. It is impossible for him to be killed by these barbarians. What on earth is going on!"

“Nangong, this matter… this matter may have other hidden stories, but now is not the time to discuss this.”

Nangong Yuan said: "Unless there is a traitor, how could father's troops be defeated in Baiya Cave, and no reinforcements have been seen for a long time?"

The battle report was very detailed, so Nangong Yuan immediately found something wrong.

"The most urgent task is to find someone to go to the northwest first. The border is now in disarray. If the foreign races invade, you and I will be the sinners of Dajing."

Nangong Yuan knew that he definitely wanted her to recommend a trustworthy person.

But...she won't!

She would not let the fact that General Nangong died in battle be easily revealed.

If no one is there to uphold justice, then she will do it!

"Your Majesty is right, but...this matter should not be avoided, otherwise the generals of the world will be disheartened."

The emperor sighed and said, "Get up. I will take care of this matter."

Nangong Yuan was so angry that she seemed to be out of control.

But the emperor knew that he could not do without her.

I have heard for a long time that General Nangong attached great importance to the education of his children. Nangong Yuan is both civil and military, and so intelligent. Now that General Nangong is dead, if she steps forward to recommend talents, the Northwestern generals will certainly not be dissatisfied.

The emperor's plan was to make the Nangong family his dagger.

However, this depends on whether Nangong Yuan is willing to be used.

"There is no commander in chief in the northwest now. I know you and your father have met many people. In your opinion, who can take on the important task?"

Nangong Yuan thought for a moment and said, "The deputy generals around my father can all handle things on their own, but they are not in high positions and it is difficult for them to convince others."

"Oh? Tell me more carefully."

So Nangong Yuan picked a few people to talk to.

After she had sorted out the pros and cons, she sighed, "Originally, only my brother was qualified, but he can't leave the southwest, otherwise he will be in danger."

“This is really tricky.”

The emperor has no trustworthy and capable generals around him, so now he is in a dilemma.

Otherwise, King Li would not have tried so hard to win over their family.

This is why, because the military generals of Dajing are declining, the truly talented ones each have their own place to guard and cannot leave easily.

Now... the emperor has no way to make up his mind at will.

Seeing that he was silent, Nangong Yuan stood up and knelt.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to share your worries."

The emperor tilted his head to look at her: "Oh?"

"I have been learning military tactics from my father since I was young, and I have never missed any time at home. I have also been to my grandfather's hometown in Hongzhou for half a year and am familiar with the local customs. I beg Your Majesty to let me serve as the chief general to avenge the people on the border."

Even the emperor was a little surprised when these words came out.

"How can you, a woman, go to the battlefield?"