Chapter 1: All for Victory
Suddenly hearing the imperial decree had arrived, Gu Yu’s heart leaped into his throat.
Later, when he questioned Gu Qingheng about why Gu Mengyao was summoned, and after receiving some very bad news, Gu Yu felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and his whole being felt terrible.
Just now, when he heard Gu Mengyao mention his father-in-law’s abnormality, Gu Yu already had a bad premonition in his heart.
As a result, he didn’t expect… it had actually come true!
His little wife was going to the battlefield!
“Qingheng, you’re not lying to me, are you?”
“Brother-in-law, why would I lie to you? The eunuch who delivered the imperial decree is sitting in the main room, waiting for my sister to go over and hand the decree into my sister’s hands.”
“A’yu, don’t worry, come with me and see.”
And as Gu Yu questioned Gu Qingheng again, Gu Mengyao, standing beside him, immediately reached out and held Gu Yu’s hand upon seeing the panic on his face, signaling him to calm down first.
Regarding going to the battlefield, Gu Mengyao didn’t feel it was a big deal.
After all, she had learned all this kung fu and had sufficient security.
However, seeing her little husband’s anxious appearance now, Gu Mengyao suddenly had the urge not to go to the battlefield.
She didn’t want Gu Yu to worry.
“Okay, I’ll try to calm down. Let’s go take a look first.”
And when Gu Yu heard Gu Mengyao’s voice, he first took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. Then, when his mood stabilized, he nodded at Gu Mengyao.
Afterwards, when Gu Yu and Gu Mengyao arrived at the main room, they indeed saw the old eunuch who was distributing the imperial decree sitting in the room, looking around in all directions, wanting to see what kind of powerful feng shui the Gu Residence actually had.
To think that so many powerful people had appeared, the Gu Residence was truly blessed by luck!
Not to mention Gu Qing.
He was already a very capable person, with excellent martial arts and superb archery skills, and his wife Gongsun Feifei’s background was very powerful, making him destined for future success.
And the recent mysterious illness of weakness and powerlessness was also treated by Gu Qing’s son-in-law, Gu Yu, who saved countless patients who had fallen ill due to a Western Woman, earning him the nickname “Little Divine Doctor” from behind.
Simply because of his son-in-law Gu Yu, Gu Qing had been very proud and pleased with himself lately.
Even though Gu Yu was just a son-in-law who lived with his wife’s family.
But, what son-in-law who lived with his wife’s family possessed such excellent medical skills, and after curing a mysterious illness, also received imperial praise and public commendation at the court assembly?
Not to mention, Gu Yu had already received imperial rewards twice before.
Including this time, it was the third time.
However, at this moment, it was revealed that the Emperor had appointed Gu Qing’s daughter—Gu Mengyao, currently a Vice General, to accompany Great General Gongsun Jie to the battlefield to deal with the Fengming Kingdom.
The news caused a sensation throughout the capital!
Countless people inquired about who this Gu Mengyao was, that she, a woman, had joined the army and obtained a not-low position in the military, actually at the same rank as her father Gu Qing!
Such a high position being held by an unknown person was truly strange!
Even the Wang Clan, who had been scheming for a long time, couldn’t get promoted in the military as they wished, but now a completely unknown person was directly parachuted into a military position.
When Xu Wang learned of this news at home, he almost bit his front teeth off.
However, although there were several other Vice Generals in the army, none of them were as young as Gu Mengyao.
Moreover, Gu Mengyao was also a woman…
In the hundreds of years of historical records of the Linfeng Kingdom, there had never been any recorded instances of women going to the battlefield to fight enemies. It was unexpected… that it would happen now. One really didn’t know what the Emperor was thinking.
Perhaps, was he trying to display his unique side?
That’s why he allowed Gu Mengyao to join the army…
People harbored these unspoken thoughts in their hearts, and spies were dispatched one after another, all wanting to figure out what kind of ability Gu Mengyao possessed to be appointed as Vice General!
“You are Gu Mengyao, right? Truly, like father, like son, like mother, like daughter! General Gu Qing is already very formidable in the army. Unexpectedly, a powerful father breeds a capable daughter. Now his daughter is also going to the battlefield to serve the country, which makes me very moved! I came here today also…”
“Alright, let’s get to the point.”
When Gu Yu and Gu Mengyao entered the room, the eunuch who was drinking tea with Gu Qing, upon seeing Gu Mengyao, his eyes began to sparkle, thinking that the protagonist had finally appeared!
Immediately, the eunuch stood up familiarly, opening with a round of praise, and also included Gu Qing.
And when Gu Yu heard the eunuch’s praise, and thought about his wife actually going to the battlefield, his anger surged instantly.
Then, without regard for anything else, Gu Yu sternly asked the eunuch to get to the point and not to spout any useless nonsense.
Gu Yu’s tone was too harsh, causing Gu Mengyao, standing beside him, to reach out and pat Gu Yu’s hand, wanting him not to be too anxious, as it might lead to bad consequences.
And when Gu Yu felt the pat on the back of his hand, his expression froze for a moment, and then he closed his mouth and stopped speaking.
Under normal circumstances, he would never act like this.
But now, whenever it concerned Gu Mengyao, Gu Yu found his rationality almost burning out.
It even made Gu Yu want to storm the palace and kill the Emperor.
Then, there wouldn’t be so many problems!
“Esteemed Eunuch, please read the imperial decree as soon as possible. I can’t wait to hear what the imperial decree says.”
“Haha, since Miss Gu says so, then I will directly read the imperial decree… Gu Mengyao, receive the decree.”
Although he was dissatisfied with Gu Yu’s rude attitude, the eunuch also knew that Gu Yu was not of the same class as himself, so he could only endure it.
However, fortunately, Gu Mengyao was very sensible.
At this moment, she directly provided a way down for the eunuch, which made the eunuch feel much more comfortable. Then, without further delay, he directly began to read the imperial decree.
Upon hearing the eunuch read the imperial decree, everyone in the room knelt down, but Gu Yu remained standing still.
He was so angry with the Emperor now that he still wanted him to kneel for the imperial decree.
No way!
And when the eunuch saw that Gu Yu did not kneel for the imperial decree, he immediately fixed his gaze on him, wanting to see what was going on.
Although Gu Yu had been in the spotlight recently, if he became arrogant due to his talent, he probably wouldn’t last long in the capital.
However, just as the eunuch looked over, Gu Yu took out an Iron Scroll from his pocket, directly indicating that he could receive the imperial decree without kneeling.
The Iron Scroll, bestowed by the Emperor, was precious, so there was a rule that Gu Yu did not have to kneel to anyone.
Even the Emperor, one did not have to kneel to.
However, only a fool would do so in front of the Emperor. It was clearly showing that he found his official career too smooth and was therefore looking for trouble.
The Iron Scroll and such things could be used to show off, but when facing the Emperor, one could not do so.
After all, the Iron Scroll was a reward bestowed by the Emperor.
And the Emperor could choose to take it back and accuse the person of several crimes, leading to their beheading…
When the eunuch saw the token Gu Yu took out, the corners of his mouth twitched speechlessly. Then, without paying any further attention, he began to read the contents of the imperial decree.
“By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees, that the Fengming Kingdom harbors ill intentions, and therefore specially promotes Gu Mengyao as Vice General, to assist the Main General Gongsun Jie. Due to the urgent situation, the departure is effective immediately, and no delay is permitted!”
After the eunuch finished reading the imperial decree, Gu Yu knew that the matter was irreversible.
Now, Gu Mengyao had to go to the battlefield!
Damn it, is the Emperor asking for death?
“Eunuch, please accept this small token of my appreciation. I hope you will forgive me. We have some matters to attend to at home today, so I will not be keeping you any longer.”
“I understand. Then I shall not trouble General Gu further.”
And when Gu Qing reached out and took out the silver notes he had prepared earlier, quickly stuffing them into the eunuch’s hand, the eunuch’s face immediately broke into a beaming smile. Then, after finishing his words, he turned and left the Gu Residence.
Instantly, the room fell into an eerie silence.
Finally, it was Gu Qing who sighed helplessly and called Gu Yu and Gu Mengyao to the study room for a detailed discussion.
“Father-in-law, why did the Emperor appoint Mengyao as Vice General to go to the battlefield?”
Upon arriving at the study room, Gu Yu did not beat around the bush but directly brought up the question in his heart, wanting to get a definitive answer.
“Regarding this matter, I can explain… It was a while ago when news came that the Fengming Kingdom was hoarding grain and weapons, preparing to attack the Linfeng Kingdom. Upon learning this, the Emperor immediately sent people to rush to the border pass to inquire with Great General Gongsun Jie’s opinion, and to see how this war should be handled…”
Listening to Gu Yu’s question, Gu Qing did not hide anything and prepared to tell everything.
These past few days, Gu Qing had also been feeling very uneasy.
Although he himself often went to the battlefield, it was precisely because he went so often that he knew the battlefield was not a place for games, and one could lose their life at any moment.
How could he not worry when his daughter Gu Mengyao was to go there now!
However, in the letter from Gongsun Jie at the border pass, he had already specified that Gu Mengyao should be his Vice General.
“What!!! It was Gongsun Jie who requested Mengyao to be the Vice General?”
“Yes, although I was very surprised at first, I later thought of a reason… It was probably when I was seriously injured and lying in bed, Mengyao replaced me on the battlefield, and Great General noticed her.” Even though Gu Qing was very puzzled upon hearing Gongsun Jie’s message.
After all, Gongsun Jie’s attitude towards Gu Mengyao was not good, so how could he specify her as Vice General!
However, thinking back to the last time they fought, Gu Mengyao’s performance on the battlefield was extremely outstanding… True treasures will shine brightly wherever they go, attracting attention at a glance.
Ultimately, it was all because his daughter was too formidable…
And when Gu Yu heard Gu Qing’s words, he was utterly speechless.
So it wasn’t the Emperor, but that fellow Gongsun Jie who took a liking to his little wife’s abilities and directly requested her from the Emperor.
Even though there had never been a precedent for women joining the army on the battlefield, the Emperor still complied with Gongsun Jie’s wishes.
All for victory.
