Transmigrated To Another World: General, I'm Not Your White Moonlight - Chapter 120

Chapter 120: Supreme General’s Return
Seeing that his younger sister had walked away, Chi Xiyou also moved two large tables and said to Duan Yixin, “Xin Xin, go inside and have a rest. I will send you back after I return the tables and chairs.”

After saying that, Chi Xiyou walked away, leaving the speechless Duan Yixin. Seeing the brother and sister talking and laughing while carrying the heavy tables, Duan Yixin couldn’t help but look at her thin hands and mutter, “I think it’s time for me to get some exercise.”

After deciding to exercise when she has free time, Duan Yixin goes to the living room to accompany Madam Chi and wait for Chi Xiyou to come back.

At the same time, news of the arrival of the supreme general of the Xia Empire spread like wildfire in the imperial capital city. Since early in the morning, the commoners were already waiting on the street to welcome one of their war heroes.

In Junxi Xianhe Hall, Emperor Yong’an listened to the report of the supreme general’s arrival. He waved his hand and said in a happy mood, “Reward him.”

Qiu Yuanbo, who stood on the side, smiled and said, “Yes, Your Majesty.”

After speaking, he straightened up his waist and took a few steps forward. Standing in front of the ministers and generals, he calmly announced, “Reward the messenger with one thousand taels of silver.”

When his sharp voice echoed in the spacious Junxi Xianhe Hall, the ministers and generals were surprised by Emperor Yong’an’s generosity. After just conveying a message, the messenger was rewarded with one thousand taels of silver, which was the prime minister’s monthly salary.

While the ministers’ expressions were very bad, the generals didn’t show any reaction. After accepting the reward, the messenger thanked the emperor and left with a bright smile on his face.

Seeing that there was nothing more to discuss, Emperor Yong’an stood up from the dragon throne. He flicked the long sleeves of his dragon robe and said, “Zhen will personally welcome Xie Guogong.”

Qiu Yuanbo was not surprised when he heard Emperor Yong’an’s words and calmly announced, “The imperial court is adjourned.”

After announcing the end of the morning imperial court, Qiu Yuanbo hurriedly followed Emperor Yong’an out. Unlike his usual daily schedule, Emperor Yong’an did not return to the Yang Xin Palace to rest but left the Junxi Xianhe Hall through the main entrance.

Since the emperor had already said that he would personally welcome the supreme general, all the ministers and generals had no choice but to follow suit.

Walking in front of a large group of ministers and generals, Emperor Yong’an said calmly, “Yuanbo, have you prepared the welcome gifts for Xie Guogong?”

Qiu Yuanbo, who was walking two steps behind Emperor Yong’an, smiled and replied, “Answering Your Majesty. Everything had been prepared according to your instructions.”

After hearing his answer, Emperor Yong’an nodded, “Mhm. Well done.”

Emperor Yong’an walked down the long staircase of Junxi Xianhe Hall and then boarded the imperial sedan chair carried by eight strong eunuchs. The emperor could sit in the imperial sedan chair, but others were not so lucky and had to walk to the main entrance of the imperial palace.

Seeing Emperor Yong’an lazily leaning on the imperial sedan chair, Qiu Yuanbo said, “Lift the sedan.”

Following his order, the eunuchs lifted the imperial sedan chair. Then, Qiu Yuanbo said, “Set off.”

As soon as these words came out, the emperor and his ministers left Junxi Xianhe Hall. Thirty minutes later, they arrived at the Wu Men Gate, and Qiu Yuanbo said, “Stop the sedan chair!”

After the eunuchs lowered the imperial sedan chair, Emperor Yong’an got down and walked towards the imperial horse carriage that was waiting for him. Without saying a word, he climbed the stepping stairs and boarded the imperial horse carriage, which was tied to four strong war horses.

After sitting inside the spacious carriage, Emperor Yong’an glanced at the bright sky and pondered for a moment. Before Qiu Yuanbo could announce the departure, Emperor Yong’an said, “Let the ministers and generals ride on horses and carriages.”

Hearing this, Qiu Yuanbo smiled and said, “Yes, Your Majesty.”

After accepting the order, Qiu Yuanbo turned around and approached the ministers and generals. He smiled at them and politely said, “Da Ren, Jiang Jun, the Emperor has allowed everyone to ride in the carriages and horses. Please board your private carriage as soon as possible.”

When the ministers and generals heard this, they all breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, their emperor was a wise and benevolent ruler who loved his people like his children. The imperial palace is at least twenty kilometers away from the main entrance of the imperial capital city. It will take at least three hours to reach the main entrance on foot.

If the generals walked to the central gate of the imperial capital from the Wu Men Gate, they would only waste time at most. But for the weak ministers, they will become crippled when they arrive at the central city gate. By then, half of their lives may have been lost before the arrival of the supreme general.

Thinking about this, the ministers and generals were filled with gratitude. They bowed to Emperor Yong’an, who was sitting lazily in his luxurious imperial horse carriage, and said, “Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty.”

Emperor Yong’an waved his hands casually and said, “Get up.”

As soon as these words came out, all the ministers and generals said at the same time, “Thank you, Your Majesty.”

With the emperor’s permission, the ministers quickly got on their horse carriages while the generals also rode on horseback. With the imperial guards, palace maids, and eunuchs joining him, Emperor Yong’an left the imperial palace grandly to welcome the supreme general.

When the commoners who were waiting for the supreme general heard the news that their emperor was going to welcome the supreme general in person, they became very excited. After waiting for a long time, the commoners finally saw the imperial guards coming to clear the way.