After I traveled through the book, I was spoiled by five little villains

A king with a different surname.

The first king of a different surname in this dynasty, Prince Anle—Yan Changqing!

He was rewarded with fiefdom and food and enjoyed the treatment of a royal prince.

The only difference is that he still has the title of Duke of Zhenguo on his shoulders and needs to shoulder the responsibility of continuing the Yan family lineage, so he does not go to his fiefdom, does not have a private army, and is only equipped with the prince's personal guards.

In other words, he had to stay in the capital.

If this kind of operation continues for a long time, the general will not know his soldiers and the soldiers will not know their generals, and he will naturally lose the command of the army.

Give supreme honor and deprive of military power.

You are a member of the Yan family, and you have become a prince. Aren’t you satisfied?

If we count all the dynasties, we will find that they are all exceptions.

It is unique in this dynasty.

If Xie Shu had not been in control of the government and the emperor had not taken care of the affairs at all, the enthronement of a king of a different surname would probably have caused an uproar.

It will not be like it is now. Even if the officials have some doubts in their hearts, no one will object.

However, Xie Shu also knew that although the king of a different surname was good, he was just trying to coax the child, and anyone with a discerning eye could see the intention behind it.

As compensation, he awarded them countless gold, silver, jewelry, fertile fields and beautiful houses. The soldiers were rewarded according to the military merits presented by Yan Changqing.

Yan Changqing's elite troops and soldiers were promoted three levels overnight, some were directly transferred to the capital to take up positions, and some were retired after being rewarded with gold and silver due to their old age.

In short, everyone gained something.

Sacrifice him alone, and happiness will come to all.

Yan Changqing was well aware of this and was not surprised at all.

Therefore, he handed over the military seal of "General Guarding the Country" on the spot, indicating that the Northern Rong had been pacified and there was no need for him to go to the battlefield to make achievements.

Of course this won't work.

If he were really asked to hand it over, the general who had just returned victorious would be deprived of his military power. Once this reputation spreads, no one can bear it.

Especially an old fox like Xie Shu.

So, in the extreme tug of war, a balance was achieved.

The imperial court will send another general to guard the northern border, and Yan Changqing will remotely receive the seal of "General Guarding the Country".

In other words, "General Guarding the Country" became an honorary title, which came with a salary but no real power.

With this arrangement, Yan Changqing not only looks good on the surface, but also gets benefits.

It's a win-win situation.

Yan Changqing's willingness to cooperate made Xie Shu breathe a sigh of relief.

Yan Changqing got what he wanted and placed all his trusted confidants in the positions he wanted, successfully making his plan.

The emperor watched the lively scene with great enthusiasm. It was much more interesting than what was performed in the plays!

He was not interested in kings of different surnames, promotions of military officers, etc. He even felt sleepy while listening to the long list.

Fortunately, he insisted and had the spoils and tributes sent to the palace.

Sitting among a pile of glittering treasures and personally picking out the treasures he likes, this is the joy of being an emperor.

He kept some for himself, gave some to his mother as a filial gift, gave some to the empress and concubine, and some to his two younger sisters.

All in all, everyone is happy.

Everyone is satisfied.

Qin Yaoguang did not immediately understand these complicated exchanges of interests when he was in Xining Palace.

After returning to the Princess's Mansion, she took off her hairpins and jewelry, changed into loose casual clothes at home, and asked Nanny Deng to carefully put away the set of kingfisher feather headdress awarded by the Empress Dowager.

A grand triumphal ceremony was still being held in the palace, and the prisoner presentation ceremony would take place in the afternoon.

But these have nothing to do with Qin Yaoguang.

She rubbed her shoulders and neck, which were sore from the heavy jewelry. Nanny Deng immediately came forward and started massaging her.

Qin Yaoguang closed her eyes, relaxed her body and let her massage her.

Aunt Deng was happy for her: "Your Highness, the Empress Dowager is really kind to you. This headdress was specially made for the Empress Dowager by the late Emperor, who ordered people to collect kingfisher feathers for her birthday."

The Empress Dowager gave such a precious headpiece to Your Highness without blinking an eye. If this isn't favor, what is it?

Speaking of Qicui headwear, it is beautiful, but the price of this beauty is really cruel.

Qin Yaoguang couldn't help but say, "Keep it well. I don't know how many kingfishers were injured in making this headdress."

The kingfisher has a small and exquisite body. Because of its bright feathers and unique luster, it can present different colors under different light, and is made into kingfisher jewelry.

However, one thing is that the feathers can only be removed when the kingfisher is alive.

Once dead, the luster of the feathers will immediately become dull.

The feathers used to make jewelry are more than 20 feathers from the back of the kingfisher. When these feathers are plucked out, the kingfisher will feel extreme pain and may even die from the pain.

Even if they are just clipped, kingfishers that lose their feathers usually die quickly.

Extremely cruel.

Behind this dazzling set of kingfisher headgear are the lives of hundreds of kingfishers.

These are the knowledge Qin Yaoguang heard from the tour guide when he visited a museum in modern times.

It was accompanied by a beautiful picture of a kingfisher, which left a deep impression on her.

In modern times, kingfishers have been listed as a national second-class protected animal. Illegal hunting, purchasing, making, and selling kingfisher jewelry are all criminal offenses.

Hearing her sigh, Madam Deng nodded sympathetically: "The Empress Dowager said the same thing back then."

It is precisely because of this that kingfisher feather jewelry did not become popular during the Dajing Dynasty.

The jewelry worn by aristocratic women in their daily lives is still mainly composed of various colored gemstones, pearls, agates, corals, etc.

The set awarded to Qin Yaoguang is probably the most complete and rarest set of kingfisher feather headdress in the Dajing Dynasty.

"is it?"

Qin Yaoguang was very surprised, and then she felt happy.

That’s great, she shares the same values ​​as my mother.

While massaging her shoulders, Aunt Deng smiled and said, "How can it be said that Your Highness knows the Empress Dowager's heart the most? Even the ideas are exactly the same."

Hanlu came in with a bowl of bird's nest: "Your Highness, eat something first to fill your stomach."

No one knows when the celebratory banquet in the palace will end. Today is the first day that the prince consort has returned to the capital, and the master has to wait for him to have dinner together.

Qin Yaoguang sat up straight and ate the bird's nest porridge slowly.

Aunt Deng smiled and said, "My dear prince, you have finally made it. Who in the capital today doesn't envy you?"

As much gloating as there was in the past, there is envy now.

The eldest princess who had been alone in her boudoir for ten years, whom they laughed at, not only finally got her husband back, but also a husband who had just returned to the capital and was named a king of a different surname.

Who wouldn’t be jealous?

Qin Yaoguang smiled slightly but said nothing.

If she were to bring up the issue of divorce now, it would inevitably make the old lady, who loved her as if she were her own daughter, very anxious.

Putting down the bird's nest bowl, she asked, "What are the children doing? Call them all here. I have something to tell them."

Yan Changqing came back in the evening, and there were some things she needed to explain to the children in advance.

Hanlu agreed immediately and asked the maid to pass on the message.

Nanny Deng turned her back and quietly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

The children are fine and the prince consort is back.

That's great.