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After the vanguard battalion received the emperor's edict, several people were puzzled, but Zhang Gaoyi understood the deep meaning.

Because just a few days ago, the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict had reminded him: "General Zhang, we are about to enter the capital. When we enter the capital, the soldiers should dress neatly and look more imposing."

At that time, Zhang Gaoyi asked curiously: "Why?"

The eunuch replied, "The Great Xia Dynasty has not had such a victory for many years. Ever since the defeat at sea 20 years ago, the Great Xia has become a piece of fat meat in the eyes of others, and everyone seems to want to take a bite. Now, the Great Xia wants to let those small foreign countries around it see the strength of the Great Xia."

Hearing this, Zhang Gaoyi suddenly realized that this time they not only won a battle, but also gave a strong deterrent to those countries that wanted to gain benefits from Daxia for free or even bully the Daxia Dynasty!

Therefore, when they were still fifty miles away from the capital, Zhang Gaoyi ordered the soldiers of the vanguard camp to begin to reorganize their troops and enter the capital in the best possible manner.

He demanded that all the soldiers put on armor, take up weapons, and march into Beijing in an orderly manner the next day.

That evening, Ye Zifen had just finished dinner and had not had time to rest when she heard a knock on the door.

She walked to the door puzzledly and gently pushed it open, only to see Xiang Zhibo standing outside, looking at her anxiously.

"Miss, someone has come from the palace and said they want to invite you to the palace to meet the emperor. What do you think..." Xiang Zhibo said cautiously.

Ye Zifen was startled, but soon calmed down and replied softly, "Then please give some silver to the eunuch and tell him that I need to change clothes and will be downstairs in a moment."

Xiang Zhibo nodded hurriedly, turned around and hurried up to the private room on the second floor.

He first served the eunuch the best tea in the store, and then explained with a smile: "Eunuch, please wait a moment, Miss Ye is changing her clothes and will be down soon."

As he spoke, he cleverly used the cover of his sleeves to quietly hand over two fifty-liang silver ingots to the other party.

Sure enough, after the eunuch took the silver, the smile on his face became more respectful, and he nodded repeatedly, saying, "As I should, it is only natural for us to wait for Miss Ye when we suddenly come to visit."

"What?" Xiang Zhibo couldn't believe his ears. He wondered if he had heard it wrong.

This eunuch is here to convey the emperor's oral instructions!

Who dares to keep the emperor waiting?

Xiang Zhibo was confused, but he knew it was not appropriate to show it at the moment, so he hurriedly smiled and chatted with his father-in-law, using all his words of flattery.

When Ye Zifen knocked on the door and came in, she saw a scene where a person was being flattered and was very happy. The flatterer just opened his mouth and said it easily. It was just a little exaggerated.

Ye Zifen felt embarrassed for the person being flattered, but unfortunately, the other person actually enjoyed hearing it.

Finally, Xiang Zhibo finished speaking, and the two of them looked at her.

The eunuch said, "Miss, are you okay now? Let's go to the palace quickly. The emperor is waiting for you!"

I came with empty hands and left with full pockets. What a good job!

Ye Zifen said: "Okay!"

The two went downstairs and walked out.

There were still many people eating on the first floor at this time, including some young men from good families. When they saw the eunuch, they were all stunned.

He stared blankly at the eunuch and a girl getting into the carriage outside the door.

Then a young man called out to Xiang Zhibo, because they saw Xiang Zhibo directly send the two people away.

"What was that eunuch doing just now?" a princess asked Xiang Zhibo arrogantly.

Xiang Zhibo thought for a moment and said, "The eunuch is here to pass on an oral order, asking the girl to come to the palace to meet the emperor."

After hearing this, several people looked at each other in bewilderment. The guests at several tables nearby stopped eating and listened with their ears pricked up.

"what?"

"Go to the palace to see the emperor?"

"Who is she?"

A group of people asked in a chattering voice.

Xiang Zhibo glanced at everyone and said, "I don't know either, but since he is from the palace, you'd better not discuss it."

After saying that, he turned and left.

While people were discussing and speculating about Ye Zifen's identity, Ye Zifen had already entered the palace in a carriage.

I followed the eunuch directly to Chengqian Hall, where the emperor was reading memorials.

Ye Zifen went in and knelt down to pay respect, "Your humble servant Ye Zifen greets His Majesty. Long live the emperor!"

The person sitting upstairs looked up and waved to Ye Zifen, signaling her to get up and sit aside and wait.

Ye Zifen stood up and sat on the chair that her father-in-law had just brought to her. After her father-in-law gave her a cup of tea, he stood behind the emperor.

Ye Zifen waited quietly.

It was not until half an hour later that he put down the pen, and there was a pile of corrected papers beside him.

He ordered the eunuch beside him, "Take these memorials down. These are for tomorrow. I have something to do tomorrow. I have already marked them in advance. They will not delay the court affairs."

The eunuch bowed and carried the memorial out of Chengqian Hall.

The emperor then stood up, walked down and said, "Tomorrow the people you protected will enter the capital."

Ye Zifen looked at the emperor, and the emperor also looked at Ye Zifen. Neither of them spoke. After a while of silence, Ye Zifen spoke first: "Yes, they will enter the capital tomorrow."

The emperor nodded and continued, "They are all rare talents. I hope they can make contributions to Daxia."

Ye Zifen replied: "Your Majesty, rest assured that they will do their best to serve and defend Daxia."

He knew that Ye Zifen was a knowledgeable and responsible woman, and the people she recommended were really good.

The emperor said majestically: "Tomorrow, you will accompany me out of the city to welcome our heroes into the capital."

This was undoubtedly an imperial decree that Ye Zifen could not refuse.

Ye Zifen stood up, bowed respectfully to the emperor, and said gratefully: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for giving me this rare opportunity."

The emperor then announced: "There will be a grand welcoming banquet tomorrow, and you will also attend!"

Ye Zifen couldn't help feeling confused, not knowing in what capacity she should attend the meeting, but since the emperor had already issued an oral order, it was obviously not a discussion but an order.

She could only answer obediently: "Yes."

When the emperor saw Ye Zifen being so obedient, he couldn't help but feel a little curious.

This girl is usually very sharp, why is she so docile today?

He coughed lightly and said slowly: "Regarding your sending a large amount of food and grass to the military camp again, General Zhenbei has reported to the court. I know that you have made a lot of sacrifices for Daxia, and your achievements will never be buried."