The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

Chapter 153: Victory from the North

Back in the banquet hall, the palace banquet was still going on in an orderly manner.

Seeing Xu Ke coming back, the Empress Dowager smiled and said with concern.

"My daughter-in-law is ready to rest now?"

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I can't find peace in the side hall, and Miss Wei Fourth is disturbing me. I think it's better for me to come and keep you company."

Xu Ke smiled and nodded, unnoticedly tripping up Fourth Miss Wei.

The Empress Dowager glanced calmly towards the seats in the Duke of Wei's mansion.

"Well, my daughter-in-law, please take a seat!"

Xu Ke had just sat down for a short while.

A eunuch came quickly and bowed to the dignitaries on the platform with a happy face.

"Your Majesty, Grand Empress Dowager, and Empress Dowager, there's good news from the North!"

When everyone heard this, they all looked surprised.

Several ministers could no longer contain their excitement and stood up, eager to know the specific content of the victory news.

The four-year-old emperor sat on the throne, looking down with a confused look.

Empress Dowager Wei Ling'er's smile froze slightly, and she gently pushed her son beside her under the table.

The little emperor understood and said in a childish voice:

"Announce the messenger into the palace."

Soon a dusty messenger entered the hall.

He walked to the front of the platform, knelt down and saluted, reporting the battle situation in a loud voice.

"Your Majesty, our army has won a great victory this time.

The Regent was a master of military strategy and commanded the troops wisely. Our army fought bravely and defeated the enemy in one fell swoop.

The city has now been recaptured, and Prince Rui has made an invaluable contribution, having killed the enemy general Murong on the battlefield."

The Empress Dowager stood up excitedly and spoke in an impassioned voice.

"It is truly a cause for celebration! The war in the North has been a complete victory. This is God's blessing on our dynasty! All the soldiers should be generously rewarded."

Prime Minister Li stepped forward first and spoke with a bow.

"The Regent possesses extraordinary strategic skills and commanded the army with divine grace. He is truly a blessing to our dynasty. This is how he enabled the soldiers to bravely defeat the enemy and safeguard the peace of our borders."

The Minister of War immediately echoed.

"Exactly! The Regent is wise and brave, and Prince Rui has also made great contributions. Our dynasty is prosperous. This great victory will surely deter the enemy from invading easily again."

"The Regent is both wise and brave, Prince Rui is loyal and righteous, and the soldiers fought bravely. This victory is a blessing for our dynasty!"

Another minister spoke passionately.

"The Empress Dowager is virtuous and assists Your Majesty in governing the country, and the Regent is working hard to turn the tide. This is the reason for such an auspicious sign."

Some ministers did not forget to please the Queen Mother.

Everyone spoke one after another, praising the Regent, the Emperor and the Empress Dowager.

The entire banquet hall was filled with sounds of celebration and praise.

Xu Ke was immersed in this joyful atmosphere, with only one thought in his mind.

Chu Musheng won, is he finally coming back?

Looking back, Nanny Wang, Dingdang and Anxiang all looked very happy.

The Empress Dowager's lips were trembling with excitement.

Yes, she was not dreaming.

The prince was about to return to the court and be with her with endless triumph and glory.

Xu Ke touched her belly and shared the best gift of New Year's Eve with the fetus in her belly.

Princess Rui was just as happy as Xu Keke.

She really wanted to go to Xu Ke and share their joy, but this was a grand palace banquet in the former court and the harem.

Or should I go to Prince Sheng's Mansion another day and wait for the return of our respective husbands with Princess Sheng...

The palace banquet will eventually end.

Xu Ke could send the Empress Dowager back to her Changxin Palace.

The Empress Dowager held her hand tightly and was reluctant to let go.

"My little daughter-in-law, you are so blessed. Sheng'er is about to become a father, and he was able to win a great victory on the battlefield and remain safe and sound. It's all thanks to you, my little daughter-in-law!"

Xu Ke was delighted to hear this, and looked at the Empress Dowager's face, which looked so much like her mother, with smiling eyes.

"It is my son's blessing to marry the Regent and become the Queen Mother's daughter-in-law!"

The Empress Dowager patted her hands with satisfaction.

"Go back! Stay in the mansion and take care of your pregnancy. Don't worry about anything else. As for that Fourth Miss Wei, I will arrange a marriage for her and send her off."

Xu Ke was stunned for a moment and asked with a smile.

"Who does the Queen Mother intend to assign her to?"

The Empress Dowager thought for a moment.

"My little daughter-in-law, what do you think of Prince Ning from the Ningguo Mansion?

Although Prince Ning was once Jianning's son-in-law, they are now divorced.

Furthermore, Prince Ning also participated in the war in the northern border this time, so it would be appropriate to reward him for his merits and arrange a marriage for him."

Xu Ke rolled his eyes and began to think.

The fourth Miss Wei is the daughter of the Duke of Wei, and Prince Ning is the prince of the Duke of Ning.

It is indeed suitable in terms of identity.

Just like this, what should she do with her acquaintance Li Yueran?

Anyway, it was the Empress Dowager who arranged the marriage, so the person who was given the marriage had to obey.

It would be better to help your good sister and not let them down in their relationship.

After making up her mind, Xu Ke pulled the Empress Dowager's sleeve and acted coquettishly.

"Mother, do you know Li Yueran, the daughter of Prime Minister Li? She is my close friend, and she told me that she loves Prince Ning! What do you think we should do about this?"

After saying this, his big eyes flashed, with an expression that said, "I've put this word here, and you can do whatever you want."

The Queen Mother...

Half an hour later.

Xu Ke bid farewell to the Empress Dowager with satisfaction and walked out of the palace accompanied by Nanny Wang, Dingdang and Anxiang.

Sheng Er came over with his guards.

"Princess, congratulations to the prince on this great victory. He will be back soon."

Sheng Er's face was full of joy.

Xu Ke nodded slightly, with the corners of his mouth raised.

"Sheng Er, I know you also begged to follow the prince to the border, but you were unable to fulfill your wish because you wanted to protect me.

During this period of time, you have been protecting me wholeheartedly. When the prince returns, I will definitely commend you and reward you generously."

Sheng Er quickly knelt on one knee and said with a fist clasped.

"It is my duty to protect the princess, and I dare not ask for any reward.

As long as the prince and princess are safe, I will be satisfied."

Xu Ke could chuckle.

"Sheng Er, get up quickly. I know you are loyal and devoted, and I will definitely speak well of you in front of the prince."

Sheng Er stood up and stood respectfully aside.

Allow yourself to look up into the distance.

The snowflakes fluttered and rustled, but people didn't feel cold.

"I wonder where the prince is now, and whether it's snowing there."

Nanny Wang came over and took her arm, saying with a smile.

"Don't worry, Princess. I believe that once the prince has made all the arrangements, he will rush back to the capital regardless of the wind and snow, and will be able to reunite with you soon."

Xu Ke nodded slightly.

"Let's go back home!"

The group got on the carriage and headed back to the palace.

On the way, Xu Ke looked at the bustling street scene outside through the car window, his heart full of longing for Chu Musheng's return.

After returning to the palace, Xu Keke had no intention of resting.

She went to the study, picked up her pen and wrote a letter to Chu Musheng, wanting to express her thoughts and joy one by one.

"My Lord, the battle in the North has been won. I long for your return..."

After writing, she carefully put the letter away and did not plan to arrange for anyone to deliver it.

The prince will return to Beijing after he arranges matters at the border. If you send a letter now, it might be missed on the way!