A sickly fellow ridiculed by the entire army? I'll be the most beautiful woman in the barracks!

After entering the tent, Shen Qingci's eyes swept around the tent, only lingering on Zhao Daxuan for a moment before finally looking at Yue Zhenyuan.

She slowly walked to Yue Zhenyuan's bedside and frowned slightly.

"Uncle Yue, are you alright?"

Yue Zhenyuan smiled and shook his head, pointing to a stool not far away, gesturing for her to sit down and talk.

"Qingci, sit down and let's talk! I called you here today because of the matter I told you about before. Now there is a good candidate, and that is this Commandant Zhao."

"Although he is only a captain now, he has just performed a great service today. I will soon submit a memorial to the court to recommend him for commendation. It shouldn't be difficult for him to be promoted to captain!"

"This is a good match, don't you think?"

A strange light flashed in Shen Qingci's eyes as she turned to look at Zhao Daxuan. She hadn't expected that this man with a sharp and imposing demeanor was the recently renowned Commandant Zhao.

"This humble woman greets Commandant Zhao."

Shen Qingci turned around, bowed to Zhao Daxuan, and greeted him.

Zhao Daxuan nodded slightly to her in return, his eyes filled with curiosity.

Unlike Li Shishi and the others who were wearing prison clothes, Shen Qingci was dressed in a plain silk dress.

Although the clothes were ordinary, they still made her look like an extraordinary woman.

Moreover, her conversation with Yue Zhenyuan made them seem unusually familiar with each other, as if they had only known each other for a short time.

Yue Zhenyuan noticed the confusion in Zhao Daxuan's eyes and explained to him with a smile.

"What? Are you wondering why Qingci is treated differently from the other female prisoners?"

Seeing Zhao Daxuan nod, Yue Zhenyuan continued to explain.

"Do you remember what I told you earlier? Qingci's father held the position of Chief of the Privy Council for over a decade, and he promoted countless generals during that time?"

Zhao Daxuan was taken aback upon hearing this, and hesitantly said, "I remember, could it be that General Yue is...?"

Before Zhao Daxuan could finish speaking, Yue Zhenyuan nodded.

"That's right. My position as a general was secured for me by Qingci's father. If it weren't for Qingci's father, I'm afraid I would still be just a captain-level officer."

Shen Qingci, standing to the side, shook her head slightly, her voice cold and clear.

"Uncle Yue, it's mainly because you have real talent and ability! My father was just going with the flow when he promoted you."

"My father often told me when he was still alive, 'If you hadn't wasted so much time in your early years, your achievements would certainly not have stopped here.'"

Shen Qingci then looked at Yue Zhenyuan.

"I've heard a little about today's battle, but Uncle Yue, how do you plan to report this to Commander Zhao and request credit?"

Yue Zhenyuan was taken aback, wondering why Shen Qingci asked such a question, but he still spoke up and shared his thoughts.

"Write down today's results clearly, then state that a captain's position is now vacant and recommend Zhao Daxuan to fill the vacancy."

Shen Qingci showed an expression of "I knew it" and shook her head slightly.

"Uncle Yue, you can't do it this way! When my father was still in office, he always helped you polish your memorials before submitting them."

"Although what you wrote is not wrong, and Commandant Zhao has indeed made great contributions, Uncle Yue, if you report it directly to request commendation, Commandant Zhao will probably have difficulty getting his position as captain."

Yue Zhenyuan's eyes widened, his voice tinged with confusion.

"Qingci, what do you mean by that?"

Shen Qingci smiled faintly and asked in a cool voice.

"Uncle Yue, if I remember correctly, you've only been in Zhenbei City for three years, and you haven't submitted a memorial recommending any candidates for the position of captain yet, have you?"

Yue Zhenyuan nodded heavily, a look of doubt on his face.

"That's right, you remember Qingci very clearly. But what does that have to do with me not recommending any candidates for the position of captain? I haven't recommended anyone for so many years, shouldn't the higher-ups be more inclined to accept my recommendation?"

"No, no, Uncle Yue, if you report this directly, given the Emperor's personality, all he'll see is the significant losses in Zhenbei City and the large sums of compensation that will soon be paid out!"

"All of this will only give him a splitting headache, and he will not care about Zhao Duwei's great military achievements!"

"They might even blame him for the losses in Zhenbei City, and his promotion will be hastily overlooked."

"Even if it is mentioned again next time, because of the previous bad impression, I'm afraid the chances of promotion are slim."

Zhao Daxuan also looked at Shen Qingci with surprise. He didn't expect that as soon as he entered, he would not only have an imposing presence, but also be able to pinpoint the problem after just a few words with Yue Zhenyuan.

Yue Zhenyuan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, looking embarrassed, and glanced at Shen Qingci, forcing a smile.

"Qingci, this rough and straightforward guy is all I know. Please teach Uncle Yue what to do!"

Shen Qingci smiled faintly, turned around and sat down gently on a chair next to her before speaking softly.

"It's very simple. Uncle Yue only needs to submit two separate reports for this major battle!"

"The first report should highlight military achievements, detailing all the victories, and then recommend Commandant Zhao for the position of Colonel!"

"It would be best to send the heads of the Tartars we captured this time to the capital as well. This would not only show off our army's might, but also indirectly prove that we did not exaggerate our achievements."

"The second memorial will report the losses this time, and apply for compensation and all other matters."

"The two memorials were submitted half a day apart. In this way, the current emperor will be greatly pleased by the first memorial, and then Commandant Zhao will be a sure thing to take over the position of Colonel!"

"And he didn't care much about the losses and compensation mentioned in the second memorial, and probably just approved it."

After listening, Yue Zhenyuan nodded repeatedly, his eyes shining as he looked at Shen Qingci, his mouth almost stretched to his ears in a wide grin.

"Wonderful! Qingci, you truly deserve to be called the most talented woman in the capital. You solved my problem with just a few simple words."

"Uncle Yue, you flatter me. I've just seen a lot and have experience."

Shen Qingci shook her head slightly, not taking the matter to heart at all, as if it were just a casual remark.

At this moment, Zhao Daxuan also stepped forward, his eyes showing a hint of fondness, and gave Shen Qingci a slight bow.

"Thank you for your help, Miss Shen. Your simple words are worth more than ten battles I could fight. You are truly a female Zhuge Liang; I admire you!"

Faced with Zhao Daxuan's gratitude, Shen Qingci simply raised her head slightly, a faint smile curving her lips.

"Commander Zhao, there's no need for that. Since you've been chosen by Uncle Yue, Qingci won't watch you walk into a dead end."

Yue Zhenyuan laughed loudly, clapped his hands, and looked at the beautiful couple in front of him. They were a perfect match, a match made in heaven.

"Hahaha, Zhao Daxuan, look, Qingci pulled you out of the fire as soon as she appeared. She is definitely your benefactor in this life. You must treat her well."

Zhao Daxuan smiled, feeling that following Yue Zhenyuan's choice and selecting Shen Qingci today was the best decision he had made.

"Miss Shen is indeed extraordinary. Thank you, General Yue. I am deeply grateful for this matchmaking."

Yue Zhenyuan nodded in satisfaction. Being able to help Shen Qingci find a good home was a way of doing right by Shen Qingci's father.

Suddenly, a clear, cold voice rang out abruptly, startling Yue Zhenyuan and Zhao Daxuan.

"Did you forget to ask for my opinion? I haven't agreed yet!"