The Empress Arrives: Rebirth of Concubine Hua

Chapter 405: Reward
Xiao Linzi adjusted his slightly crooked hat and happily went downstairs following the order.

Songzhi asked softly without stopping her movements.

"Your Majesty doesn't seem surprised at all? But that's true.

Our general is young and promising, and he made great military achievements at an early age.

I just don’t know how the emperor will reward the general this time.”

Nian Shilan was still lazy, resting with her eyes closed.

"I hope the Emperor won't reward my brother too much.

My elder brother is already a high-ranking official in the imperial court.
I wonder if there is anyone in the whole court, civil or military, who has been promoted as quickly as my brother?
Now that the situation is so fierce, how can we be sure that there won’t be any disasters?

When they are young and prosperous, they will grow up.
The emperor extended the honor bestowed upon his elder brother to his two nephews.

This is what is best for the Nian family."

Songzhi didn't understand.

"But the general earned his military merits on his own, so it's only right that he should be rewarded generously by the emperor.

Are you overthinking, Madam?"

Just because Songzhi has been with Nian Shilan since she was a child, she said things that others dared not say without thinking.

After she finished speaking, she realized that she shouldn't have questioned her master.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I didn't mean it."

Nian Shilan looked at Songzhi, who had just rubbed her shoulders, kneeling on the ground, and didn't care.

"Okay, get up. It's normal for you to have such doubts.

But my brother is now a nobleman of the highest rank.
It’s normal that you don’t understand the interests involved in the unappreciated wealth.”

Nian Shilan thought of the secret letters she had asked Xiao Linzi to send out.

Those letters were sent out of the palace by Xiao Linzi and handed over to Manager Wu, who then asked someone to deliver them to Nian Gengyao at full speed.

I just hope my brother can listen to her advice and not be like he was in his last life.

Yinzhen rewarded the victorious soldiers, but was troubled about how to reward Nian Gengyao.

Nian Gengyao has made rapid progress in recent years and has almost never failed.

They also fought several beautiful battles in which the outnumbered army won, which not only replenished the Qing army's food and grass, but also strengthened the Qing army's ranks.

However, as Nian Gengyao fought more and more bravely, Yinzhen's worries grew more and more serious.

"Su Peisheng, summon Nian Gengyao to the Imperial Study to see me."

Yinzhen decided to test Nian Gengyao's intentions.

It was also because Longkodo had previously secretly advised that wherever Nian Gengyao went, the people would cheer and support him.

Longkodo was worried that if this continued, the people would only know Nian Gengyao but not the current emperor.

Yinzhen's heart sank at that time, but he still spoke to Longkodo calmly.

"You are my most trusted minister and my uncle.

I cannot help but listen to what my uncle said, but I know what I am doing. "

Longkodo was dismissed vaguely, and the army led by Nian Gengyao also returned to the capital.

Yinzhen was reviewing memorials in the imperial study when Nian Gengyao arrived.

Su Peisheng went into the hall first to report.

"Your Majesty, General Nian is already waiting outside."

Yinzhen ignored Su Peisheng's words and just kept reviewing the memorials in his hand.

After waiting for two incense sticks, Yinzhen put down the red letter and stretched.

Su Peisheng reminded at the right time.

"Your Majesty, General Nian has been waiting outside for some time."

Yinzhen said.

"Then declare."

Su Peisheng hurriedly went out, bowing his back, and called Nian Gengyao into the hall.

Yinzhen sat on the dragon throne behind the desk in the imperial study. He narrowed his eyes slightly and watched Nian Gengyao kneel before him and salute respectfully.

"Your Highness, I, Nian Gengyao, kowtow to His Majesty! Long live the emperor!"

Yinzhen turned the ring on his finger and smiled.

"My dear, please stand up. I heard that you injured your leg on the battlefield.

I wonder if you are feeling better now?"

Nian Gengyao slowly supported his knees and stood up, with a respectful look on his face. "Thank you, Your Majesty. My leg was only slightly wounded by an arrow.
It's okay. I just let my guard down and underestimated the enemy, which led to their surprise attack.

Afterwards I reflected on the incident and decided that the injury on my leg would heal after some rest.

Your Majesty, don’t worry.”

Yinzhen said.

"You are not fully recovered after all. I noticed that you were not as alert as before when you came in just now."

"Su Peisheng, give General Nian a seat."

Su Peisheng quickly brought an armchair and placed it behind Nian Gengyao.

It was just that Nian Gengyao was originally standing in front of Yinzhen's desk, and now the chair was placed right in the middle of the hall.

Nian Gengyao waved his hands hurriedly and knelt down with some difficulty.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. How can I sit in front of you?

Please ask the Emperor to withdraw the throne!"

A barely perceptible smile flashed across Yinzhen's eyes.

"My dear, please stand up. You have made great contributions to the Qing Dynasty.
Even if you say you want to sit on my throne now, I will let you experience it."

Hearing this, Nian Gengyao became even more flustered.

"Your Majesty, please do not joke with me! Such a treasonous act,
Even if you want to kill me, I dare not even think about it! Please spare my life, Your Majesty!"

The smile in Yinzhen's eyes really widened, and he said with a grin.

"Okay, get up quickly. I was just joking with you.
Seeing you are so nervous, I can't joke with you anymore.

Su Peisheng, move the chair aside.
"General Nian, please take a seat!"

Nian Gengyao then thanked him, wiped the sweat from his forehead and struggled to stand up.

Su Peisheng carefully supported Nian Gengyao, in return Nian Gengyao said, "Thank you, Eunuch Su."

Su Peisheng was very satisfied.

I heard that the general disliked eunuchs and others in the past, but now he is very polite to me, which makes people feel very happy.

Yinzhen looked at Nian Gengyao wiping the sweat from his forehead and sitting on the chair before speaking.

"I summoned you to the Imperial Study today because I have something I want to ask you about."

Nian Gengyao bowed respectfully.

"Your Majesty, please let me know."

Yinzhen said.

"I was thinking about how to reward you!
I have already given rewards to the rest of the people.

But my dear, I feel a little embarrassed about you.

You are my brother-in-law, and I have always valued you.

I want to ask you, what reward do you want?"

The question was direct, but Nian Gengyao was not surprised. It was as if he had been waiting for Yinzhen to ask him the same question.

Yinzhen looked at Nian Gengyao calmly.

Nian Gengyao said.

"I came here today because the Emperor summoned me.

Secondly, I also want to ask the emperor to reward me with something."

After he said this, he looked up at Yinzhen expectantly, as if waiting for his approval.

Yinzhen suddenly felt as uncomfortable as if he was scratched by a cat. He was not sure what Nian Gengyao wanted.

But Yinzhen was the emperor, and since he had already asked Nian Gengyao what reward he wanted, it was not easy for him to withdraw his offer.

The young emperor seemed calm and composed, but the way he casually turned the ring on his hand vaguely conveyed his uneasiness.

"Tell me first, what do you want?"

Nian Gengyao stood up, walked to Yinzhen's desk and bowed.

"I have been blessed with the emperor's love and numerous rewards over the years.

But I am rarely at home, and everything at home depends on my wife's hard work.

My wife is virtuous. She respects my parents and elders, and cares for my brothers and young children.

I have no way to repay my wife, and I only want to ask the emperor to reward her with an imperial edict.

I don’t want anything anymore!”