Can't a princess ascend the throne?

Chapter 238 So good
"It's an honor to meet you. I am Lin Chongshan, temporarily serving as the commander of the Women's Army. May I ask, young Master Wei, where is my general's daughter?"

Wei Yuan: ...

How did he become a young master? Sigh, but he had also heard of Lin Chongshan's reputation. He was indeed a few years older than him and held a higher official position, so there was nothing wrong with saying that.

He could only point backwards with some frustration.

“Earl Ying is in the carriage behind us. Rest assured, I have always kept my duty in mind and protected her very well. Earl Ying has also been thinking about the Women's Army and kept saying on the way here that he wanted to see you as soon as possible.”

"Then I'll go check on her first. Young Master Wei, I'll leave this to you."

After saying this, Lin Chongshan didn't delay and spurred her horse forward. The fierce female soldiers behind her didn't care about anything else and rushed over with excited expressions. Along the way, they also killed a few rebels who were trying to play dead.

The grain transport team from the capital, seeing the fierce appearance of the women's army, couldn't help but swallow hard. However, along with the trembling, an unprecedented fighting spirit rose within them. Was this the battle-hardened epic of the frontier? They were still far from being as formidable as such an army and knew they had to train diligently in the future. This was a good opportunity to ask them how they trained. They might have hesitated to ask others, but the women's army had treated Earl Ying so well, and Earl Ying's performance during this grain transport mission had won everyone's respect. They had initially thought she was just a delicate young lady who couldn't withstand hardship, given the previous rumors about Jiu Que and Emperor Jingtai. But they hadn't expected her to truly live up to her reputation as a descendant of a famous general—she was incredibly hardworking and resilient.

Most importantly, following this Earl Ying means you'll have meat to eat.

They had long been prepared for hardship during this grain transport mission, but they hadn't expected that Earl Ying's preparations would be so thorough. Two out of every three meals were dry, and they even had meat occasionally. Although they were known as "young master soldiers" in the capital, most of those selected this time came from ordinary families. They were chosen by Emperor Jingtai only because of their exceptional abilities. Before, in the military camp, they rarely got to eat meat; being able to eat their fill was a luxury.

If the soldiers in the grain transport team were so satisfied with the food at Jiuque, then the soldiers on the frontier, who were constantly suffering from hunger, must have been even more apprehensive. The women's army had initially wanted to see what General Ying's only descendant looked like, but when they passed the bulging wagons, their loads heavy with provisions, leaving deep marks on the ground, most of them couldn't help but lick their lips. When was the last time they had a proper meal? They wondered what those officials in the court were doing; they were still fighting on the frontier, and they couldn't even get enough to eat. Moreover, this year's rations and pay hadn't been issued for a long time, and the soldiers were already disgruntled.

Looking at the heavy grain carts, although no one dared to make any move openly, their mouths were practically watering with envy.

"General, I think I can smell dried meat!"

A female general following closely behind Lin Chongshan couldn't help but sniffle, her eyes unusually bright, darting like a hawk towards several of the carriages. How come the imperial court actually showed some mercy this time, bringing them so much meat?!

Lin Chongshan appeared nonchalant, but he actually took a deep breath and quietly reprimanded his subordinates who were losing control behind him.

"Don't embarrass General Ying. All of you, pay attention! Show your spirit, stand tall and proud! Let Earl Ying see that our women's army hasn't disgraced his mother."

"Yes!"

As a result, the already valiant and fierce female soldiers looked even more energetic and spirited, leaving Jiu Que speechless.

Yes, Jiu Que had already lifted the carriage curtain and looked over when the women's army arrived. It must be said, this women's army truly lived up to Jiu Que's expectations—brave and fierce. Just look at the leading female general; she had seen it clearly just now—that huge purple-gold iron hammer, with a casual swing, smashed the head of a charging rebel to pieces!
These are truly heroines! Before they even reached her, Jiu Que suddenly stood up, opened the carriage door, and stood on the carriage shaft, gazing at them from afar.

The women's army, which had been able to maintain their heroic image, completely lost their composure the moment they saw Jiu Que, and charged forward while shouting incoherently.

Good heavens, no one said General Ying's daughter looked so much like her! They were practically identical, only a bit younger and thinner than General Ying...

Heavens have mercy, it must be that the general's plague-stricken husband didn't treat their little general well. Look how thin he is, he needs to eat more.

"Young general, we've arrived!"

"Young General, were you frightened? Look how thin you are. You must have been eating and sleeping in the open on the way here. Did you not eat well?"

"Oh dear! I forgot to bring my piece of dried meat, so I could give the young general some to help him recover."

"I brought a can of mare's milk, I don't know if the young general will like it..."

As he rushed towards Jiu Que, Lin Chongshan reined in his horse and stared at her from head to toe several times. His eyes reddened, and he almost burst into tears.

Thank God, General Ying's daughter is alive and well, and looks so much like her. At such a young age, she has already broken through the encirclement and stood at a height that women dare not even imagine. Now she is already an earl, with the title of a princess, and is also an imperial inspector. I heard she is even a junior Grand Secretary! So many official positions and honors, she is much better off than us roughnecks.

“Young General, you may not recognize me. My name is Lin Chongshan. I used to be a junior officer under your mother. Are you tired from your journey? Were you frightened just now? It's all our fault for arriving too late and not capturing these rebels sooner, then you wouldn't have been frightened…”

Lin Chongshan looked at the face that resembled General Ying by about 80 percent, yet with a hint of scholarly air. He didn't know what to say, but his eyes were like those of someone looking at the most precious treasure in the world, carefully staring at Ying Jiuque.

Jiu Que felt their gazes were warm, the kind of intense gazes filled with utmost care. These gazes were so comforting that she couldn't help but feel her eyes well up with tears.

None of the criticism and unpleasantness she had anticipated occurred. Nearly two hundred miles from the border, she felt the heartfelt love and care of the people of that land. Jiu Que didn't find it wrong that they were seeing through her the figure of someone who had been gone for thirteen years; on the contrary, she was even more moved. It turned out that the people here, too, had always cherished the memory of the incomparably brave General Ying, who had served his country and its people…

very nice.

(End of this chapter)