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Chapter 252 The Military Governor
"Sir, your noodles are ready. Please enjoy."

"Thank you, young man," Princess Xuan asked with a smile, "Do you have roujiamo (Chinese hamburger)?"

"Sorry, sir, our shop only serves ramen. If you'd like to eat roujiamo (Chinese hamburger), you can go to Old Wang's shop across the street and buy some to eat with us."

Princess Xuan was surprised, "Can I buy food from another restaurant and eat at your house?"

"Of course," the waiter said with an apologetic smile as he saw a guest enter. "I have to attend to other guests. Please enjoy your meal."

After finishing her meal, Princess Xuan went to the fourth floor and bought a lot of fabric and needles. On her way back, she remarked, "Now I know why this department store attracts so many people."

"I no longer need to run around to buy things. I can buy them in one place and compare prices," said Princess Xuan, looking at the kite in her hand. "I used to think that the Wang family had the best kite-making skills, but now I think they are not as good as the Liu family's."

Granny Meng chimed in, "That's right, the Wang family's price is even higher!"

“This old servant observes that the streets are much wider now, unlike before when riding in a carriage was slower than walking.”

Princess Xuan smiled, and contentedly rode back to her villa in the royal palace in her carriage.

Outside the Xiakou Pass, a battle had just ended, and the remaining Tibetan soldiers fled in panic.

"Damn it! Those cowardly Tibetans always bring such a small number of men to test us, and they run away when they can't win," Deputy General Jiang spat. "I really wish I could march into the Tibetan camp and show them what we're made of!"

King Xuan listened quietly without making any response.

Over the past few days, Tibet has repeatedly sent troops to attack, but the Northwest Army has only been engaged in battle for a short time before Tibet has ordered a retreat.

It doesn't look like a war is about to break out; it looks more like provocation.

What were Tibet's intentions?
“Father!” Gu Ci brought over a Tibetan soldier, “I just discovered that this Tibetan soldier is stealing the weapons of wounded soldiers.”

King Xuan clapped his hands. Yes, it was a weapon!
"Quickly, count how many weapons are missing!"

It's only when you count them that you realize how many soldiers have had their weapons taken from them in the past few days, after several battles. A rough estimate comes to more than two hundred steel swords missing.

The soldiers, having lost their weapons, stood with their heads down on the training ground, not daring to make a sound.

"Each of you shall receive twenty strokes of the military rod!"

The soldiers breathed a sigh of relief and went to receive their punishment.

Just as Gu Ci was about to discuss countermeasures with his father, the scout entered the tent and reported, "Traces of an angel have been discovered twenty miles away!"

As King Xuan strode out, he asked, "Do you recognize who it is?"

"Duke of Wei, Tang Zheng".

Tang Zheng rode swiftly to the Northwest and met King Xuan in front of the Northwest military camp.

"The in-laws have arrived! Yuan Ye, why don't you quickly greet your father-in-law!"

Gu Ci stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Your son-in-law greets your father-in-law."

"Please get up quickly," Tang Zheng said, placing his hand on Gu Ci's shoulder. "When Zhao Zhao got married, I, as her father, was away fighting a war and couldn't attend her wedding, let alone have the chance to test you."

"Later, I was busy with the war in the Northeast and only saw you and Zhaozhao a few times in a few months. Although I saw that you two were very close, I still have something to say to you."

"Father-in-law, please speak."

"Zhao Zhao lost her mother at a young age and grew up on the estate. Her character is definitely not a problem, but she may sometimes be impolite. You should be more tolerant of her."

"Father-in-law, you flatter me. Zhaozhao is gentle, kind, virtuous and kind. It is my good fortune to marry Zhaozhao."

"It's good that you think that way," Tang Zheng said, pressing his hand firmly on Gu Ci's shoulder. "Although I have three daughters, Zhao Zhao is the eldest legitimate daughter, and she has a different meaning for me and the Duke's Mansion."

"If you dare to bully her, the Duke of Wei's mansion will make you regret it!"

Gu Ci solemnly agreed.

King Xuan echoed, "Don't worry, my dear in-law. If Yuan Ye dares to bully Zhao Zhao, I, as his father, will be the first to punish him!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Tang Zheng followed up on Prince Xuan's words and took out a token from his robes. "It is His Majesty's decree!"

King Xuan led his men to kneel and receive the imperial decree. "Now that the Tibetan envoy has died in Dayu, causing Dayu and Tibet to become enemies, and the northwestern border is unstable, I hereby appoint Duke Tang Zheng of Wei as the military commander of the Northwest Army to jointly defend the northwestern border. This is my decree!"

"I accept the decree!"

After Tang Zheng finished reading the imperial edict, he bowed to Prince Xuan and said, "Please bear with me during this time, Your Highness."

King Xuan's smile grew even warmer, "Of course, of course!"

"Please lead the way, Your Highness," Tang Zheng was interrupted by Gu Ci before he could finish his sentence.

"Father-in-law, you've come all the way to the Northwest, aren't you going to visit Zhaozhao?"

"National affairs come first, personal feelings second," Tang Zheng said solemnly. "It's not too late to go see Zhaozhao after you've become familiar with the military affairs in the Northwest."

"Hey! I report on the military affairs of the Northwest every year. Your Excellency should have heard about it in the court. Those bastards from Tibet can't cause any trouble at all."

"As for Zhao Zhao, if you count carefully, she has only met her in-laws twice since she went to the manor to recuperate."

It happened twice: once when he beat the drum to appeal to the emperor, and once when he defended the northeast against the Turks.

Tang Zhao never gave him a kind look.

"As the saying goes, meeting in person strengthens the bond. The father and daughter don't see each other often, which affects their relationship," King Xuan suggested. "Why don't I accompany my in-laws to see Zhao Zhao? We can all have a hot pot together, chat, and strengthen our bond."

Hot pot? Tang Zheng frowned, but before he could refuse, Prince Xuan pulled him onto his horse and turned to head towards Wuwei.

Gu Ci rode up to follow.

At the west gate of Wuwei, the city guards were on duty on the city tower when they saw dozens of fast horses galloping towards them. They took out a loudspeaker and shouted, "Who comes here?"

King Xuan beckoned, "It's me! And the Duke of Wei and his entourage."

The guards of Wuwei City, acting in an official capacity, asked, "Does Your Highness wish to enter the city?"

"That's right!"

"Please wait a moment, Your Highness, while we inform the Princess first!"

"Go quickly and return immediately; do not keep the Duke of Wei waiting!"

King Xuan smiled at Tang Zheng, who looked surprised, and said, "Wuwei City is Zhao Zhao's fiefdom. Since the west gate was closed, apart from Zhao Zhao, who can enter and exit freely, others need her permission to enter and exit."

"Even the prince is like this?"

"The rules set by Zhaozhao are naturally my first priority to support!"

Inside the General of the Nation's mansion, Tang Zhao's right eyelid kept twitching.

Jump right eye jump Choi disaster.

This means a jinx is coming!
Sure enough, Wu Yi'er came to report, "Miss, the guards at the west gate have reported that Duke Tang Zheng of Wei has arrived in Wuwei City."

Tang Zhao:. . . . . .

The words of our ancestors are truly wise!
He really is a jinx!
"Come, let me go and personally greet Father!"

Tang Zhao rode his horse to the west gate. As soon as the soldiers guarding the city saw Tang Zhao, they immediately went down the city wall and opened the gate.

The heavy city gate slowly opened, and Tang Zhao, sitting on his horse, looked at Tang Zheng outside the gate.

Enemies are extremely jealous when they meet.

Tang Zhao's eyes reddened, and as he rode his horse out of the city, he waved his hand and shouted, "Father!"

A hint of surprise flashed in Tang Zheng's eyes, but he smiled and replied, "Zhao Zhao."

Suddenly, the horse under Tang Zheng jumped up uncontrollably, frantically trying to throw Tang Zheng off its back to the ground.

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