The Prime Minister's Darling
Chapter 1133 - 1133 552 Jiaojiao Falls off the Horse (Third Update)

Chapter 1133: 552 Jiaojiao Falls off the Horse? (Third Update) Chapter 1133: 552 Jiaojiao Falls off the Horse? (Third Update) Indeed, thanks to Gu Chao’s blessing.

Moreover, wasn’t Gu Changqing and the Gu family army’s brave fighting also a result of Gu Chao being captured?

“This subordinate does not dare accept undue credit,” the old marquis cupped his hands.

The emperor remarked with emotion, “Gu Chao, Gu Chao, you are fortunate indeed, each of your grandchildren is outstanding in their own right.”

Gu Changqing need not be mentioned, as the child has never disappointed from childhood to adulthood.

Gu Chengfeng and Gu Jiao have been unexpected joys.

“Your Majesty flatters us,” the old marquis said humbly.

“Enough, we have been monarch and subject for many years, and there is no need for such formalities. Today, I have summoned you to the palace to discuss the rewards for your grandchildren,” the Emperor said.

Although the old marquis was a military general, he was quite sensitive to numbers, and the rule of three was well known to him. Yet clearly, only two of his grandsons had gone to the border—

“I intend to promote your eldest grandson, Gu Changqing, to the rank of Third-rank Grand Marshal of the Northern Army, and your second grandson, Gu Chengfeng, to the rank of Sixth-rank Cavalry Commandant,” said the Emperor.

Hearing this, the old marquis, despite feeling the rewards excessive, understood that after a great war, this was both a means of pacifying the military officers, boosting morale, and a strategy for winning over the hearts of the people.

However, the Emperor’s next words left the old marquis utterly puzzled.

“Your granddaughter is also commendable. I plan to bestow upon her the title of a princess, with the Hanlin Academy to determine the precise title,” the Emperor stated.

“Wait, Your Majesty. Did you just mention rewarding my granddaughter? Why would Your Majesty reward my granddaughter?”

The Emperor meant to reward even those of the Gu family who had not made military contributions – should it not start with Gu Chenglin and Gu Yan?

That girl is just a woman!

Why reward her!

The Emperor smiled and said, “The little doctor has made significant contributions on the frontier; of course, I must reward her.”

The old marquis was stunned: “She…made contributions?”

That girl went to the frontier?

The old marquis expressed his complete incomprehension!

Yes, indeed, the Medical Hall’s people went to the border; she must have gone there with the medical team.

What kind of reaction is this from Gu Chao?

The Emperor frowned slightly and spoke earnestly, “She, along with Grand Marshal Tang, defended Yuegu City until the Gu family army arrived for relief. Moreover, she also saved you.”

The old marquis spoke fervently, “But that was clearly the merit of my little brother! It was my little brother who fought in Yuegu City day and night. It was also my little brother who rescued me from the Governor’s Mansion; right, and even my injury was treated by my little brother. You cannot attribute the glory to her just because the people from her Medical Hall changed my dressings a few times! Your Majesty, if you wish to reward someone, reward my little brother!”

No one could take away his little brother’s merit!

Not even his own granddaughter!

Whoever would make his little brother suffer, he would take issue with!

Now it was the Emperor’s turn to be dumbfounded.

What little brother?

Speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao arrives.

Gu Jiao was originally entering the palace to fetch Xiao Jingkong. Having learned of her visit, the old libation officer asked her to deliver a memorial to the Emperor.

She was now there to present the memorial to the Emperor.

eunuch Wei naturally did not stop her, as they were not discussing anything of grave military importance. Eunuch Wei led her to the entrance of the Imperial Study Room: “Your Majesty.”

The Emperor turned his head and upon seeing Gu Jiao at the doorway, smiled and gestured for her to come in: “Come quickly! We were just talking about you!”

Gu Jiao stepped inside.

However, she had hardly crossed the threshold when she saw the old marquis seated on a chair.

She immediately froze in place!

The old marquis turned his head, wanting to see who had come.

At the critical moment, Gu Jiao swiftly pulled out a mask and put it on her face!

But Gu Jiao forgot that she was not at the frontier, and she was wearing a woman’s skirt and flowing robes.

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