Jiang Huaiqing completed his mission and returned to Da Huan.
His identity in the Northern Desert was completely abandoned. From now on, there was only Jiang Huaiqing in the world. There was no demon-like strategist Yu Feng who could stir up the situation in the Northern Desert.
He first went to Subei and then used the excuse of returning to the capital at the end of the year to report on his work to He Chengyu and the other officials who stayed in Subei to return to the capital. The Hidden Dragon Guards secretly escorted them throughout the journey.
Fortunately, there were no mistakes along the way.
No one knew that Jiang Huaiqing hid his identity and changed his appearance to go to the Northern Desert in this year.
After Jiang Huaiqing returned to the capital, Shang Junlin privately held a small banquet to show off his achievements.
Those who participated all knew the inside story of this matter. It could also be said that they were all valued by Shang Junlin and were recognized by him as his direct descendants. Jiang Huaiqing and He Chengyu were able to join them at such a young age. As long as they didn't make a big mistake in the heat of the moment, their future careers would definitely be smooth.
Shen Yu and Shang Junlin attended the banquet together. He sat beside Shang Junlin and looked at Jiang Huaiqing.
One year of living in the Northern Desert had brought great changes to him. At this moment, Jiang Huaiqing's eyes were no longer young and inexperienced. His gaze was deep and profound, somewhat similar to Shen Yu's memory of his previous life.
"I, fortunately, did not disappoint you!" Jiang Huaiqing had already written a report and handed it to Shang Junlin. At the banquet, he chose a few of the more important things to talk about.
"You have made a great contribution this time. Do you have anything you want?"
Shang Junlin would not shortchange Jiang Huaiqing of any rewards that should be given to Jiang Huaiqing. Other than that, he was also willing to satisfy any additional requests from Jiang Huaiqing.
Jiang Huaiqing had handled the matter in the Northern Desert too well. It was better than they had imagined. The imperial court had gone through several turbulences and was now in need of people. After this, Jiang Huaiqing's career would definitely soar.
Moreover, he had no support in the Imperial Court. He was alone and had no connections with the Imperial Court. To some people, this might be a disadvantage, but to Jiang Huaiqing, this was a huge advantage.
"It is my honor to serve Your Majesty and the Great Huan Dynasty. Your Majesty has given me enough rewards, and I have nothing else I want."
Jiang Huaiqing was not being courteous. Shang Junlin had given him a very generous reward. He would be given a mansion in a prosperous area of the capital, countless gold and silver, and an official position that had not yet been given to him, but would definitely belong to him in the future …
Moreover, at first, he wanted to stand at a high enough position to redress his teacher's grievances. However, this matter had already been completed. While he was working hard for the Great Huan Kingdom, the king of the Great Huan Kingdom had redressed his teacher's name and cleared his teacher's name.
What he wanted to do had already been done in advance, and it was done even better. When Jiang Huaiqing found out about this, he was at a loss for a moment. The goal that he had been working hard for all these years had suddenly disappeared. He actually did not know what to do.
His teacher had always lamented that it was rare to meet a wise king. He had also told him that if he was lucky enough to meet a wise king, he must do his best to assist him. He thought that he should have met one now.
"You don't have to feel too much pressure. These are all what you deserve. If you want anything, just tell His Majesty directly. This year, you have solved a big problem in the Northern Desert. You are a great contributor to the Great Huan Kingdom." Seeing that Jiang Huaiqing was in a daze for a moment, Shen Yu said.
"Thank you, Your Highness. I only want to serve the Great Huan Kingdom, His Majesty and Your Highness. Other than that, I have no other requests." With a new goal in mind, Jiang Huaiqing's conviction became more and more firm.
This time, when he returned, he could clearly feel the changes in the Great Huan Kingdom. Without a doubt, these changes were for the better. Jiang Huaiqing was very happy that Gui Jun had been conferred the title of king and had the same rights as His Majesty.
He and Shen Yu were like-minded. Shen Yu was his only friend other than He Chengyu after coming to the capital. Although the two of them had different statuses and their relationship might not be the same in the future, he was still happy for this friend.
Not only Jiang Huaiqing, He Chengyu, Fang Jiayi, and the others had also made great contributions this year. They all returned to the capital and received the rewards they deserved.
Shang Junlin gave the three of them houses and some other rewards. The national treasury was full. The Minister of Revenue did not feel any heartache when he gave out the money. The courtiers all knew that if there was anything that required the national treasury's money, it was best to ask for it during this period of time while the Minister of Revenue was in a good mood.
Fang Jiayi and He Chengyu were both at the banquet. Because Fang Jiayi often dealt with the Northern Desert, she knew some inside information. She was surprised by Jiang Huaiqing's courage and was even more shocked that he could complete this matter so perfectly.
This year's trip to the Northern Desert accelerated Jiang Huaiqing's maturity. His behavior became more impeccable. At the end of the year, Shang Junlin gave them a holiday to let them have time to deal with their personal matters. The changes in their official positions and other plans would be announced after the New Year.
He Chengyu and Fang Jiayi also changed a lot. There were many things waiting to be done in Subei. This kind of place was the best training for people. He Chengyu was more experienced in doing things. Everything in Subei was almost single-handedly managed by him. To be able to redevelop Subei in a year's time showed his ability.
After Fang Jiayi returned to the capital, she received the most attention. This was because of her outstanding military achievements, and also because she was the first female official in the Great Huan Dynasty. She broke the world's perception of women, and allowed more women to see a new direction in life. So our lives could be like this!
Fang Jiayi accompanied her parents at home for a few days. During this period, many matchmakers came to propose marriage, but they were all rejected by her.
After the New Year, the Northern Desert would send envoys to the Great Huan Kingdom. This time, they borrowed the Subei Army, so they had to show some appreciation. Shang Junlin told them to make preparations in advance.
At that time, how should they treat the Northern Desert?
At night, Shen Yu and Shang Junlin walked back to the palace.
Shen Yu was wearing a thick cloak and was held in Shang Junlin's arms. The palace servants were far behind so as not to disturb them.
It snowed heavily last night. As far as the eye could see, the entire palace was covered in white snow.
Shen Yu hugged a hand warmer. The cold wind blew, and soon her face was red.
"Are you cold?" Shang Junlin touched Shen Yu's face.
The man's palm was very warm. Shen Yu subconsciously rubbed against it. "I'm okay."
The treatment had reached the second stage. Shen Yu's body recovered very well. Coupled with Shang Junlin's careful care, she was no longer as cold as before.
Shen Yu stopped when they passed by the plum garden.
The plum blossoms in the garden were in full bloom. The red plum blossoms reflected the snow, adding a different scenery to the winter.
"Shall we go in and take a look?" Shang Junlin suggested.
Knowing that Shen Yu liked these things, Shang Junlin ordered people to renovate the palace and built several gardens especially for Shen Yu. They planted flowers and plants from all over the country. They would bloom in different seasons for people to enjoy.
During this period of time, the weather was too cold. Shen Yu had been holed up in the palace and rarely went out. Today, he happened to pass by this place, so he nodded.
The two entered the garden.
This was a very large garden full of plum blossoms. It was the season when the plum blossoms bloomed. The red plum blossoms all over the sky were like a fire in the air.
As soon as they got close, they smelled the refreshing fragrance of the plum blossoms mixed with the coldness of the cold white snow.
The ground was covered with a thick layer of snow. Every step they took left a footprint. The two walked all the way in, leaving a trail of footprints.
Shen Yu looked back at the footprints behind him. "The snow is so big that we can build a snowman."
The moon tonight was very big and round. Under the moonlight, the world was as bright as day. Shen Yu and Shang Junlin were in the plum garden, so it didn't affect their vision at all.
The branches of the plum blossoms were also covered with snow. The place where they stood was white, leaving only the red blossoms on the branches.
"A Yu, do you want to build one?"
Shen Yu nodded reservedly.
"Has Your Majesty built one before?" Shen Yu looked at the pure white snow and asked.
"I built one when I was very young. At that time, Empress Mother was still alive. It was snowing, and Empress Mother was pestered by me to build a small snowman in the courtyard. Unfortunately, the next day, the snowman melted when the sun came out."
Shang Junlin hadn't thought about these memories for a long time. After Empress Mother passed away, his life turned into a completely different path from before. He had to do his best to survive, so he didn't have time to play with the snow without worries. During the most difficult time at the border, he relied on a handful of snow to survive.
"A Yu, have you built one before?"
Shen Yu shook his head.
He had never built one before. Because of his health, he was afraid of the cold since he was young. In winter, it was difficult for him to go out, let alone play with the snow. Sometimes, Shen Qingran would "unintentionally" show off to him that his father had built a snowman with him. Little Shen Yu pretended not to care, but in his heart, he hoped that one day, Count Zhenbei could also build a snowman with him.
After he grew up, he could easily accomplish many things that he thought were extravagant when he was young. However, Shen Yu was no longer interested. He understood that what he once desired was not the snowman itself, but something else.
After he got together with Shang Junlin, many of the things that he couldn't accomplish in the past were completed by other men. The gap in his heart was filled little by little. He received the unreserved, complete, and complete love of the Emperor of the Great Huan Kingdom. He tasted the taste of being favored.
This taste was too tempting, and people couldn't help but indulge in it.
Shen Yu looked up and saw Shang Junlin looking at him. Those dark eyes were filled with tenderness. It was an affection that was only shown to him.
"Your Majesty, come with me. I don't know how to do it. I hope Your Majesty can teach me."
"Okay."
Under Shang Junlin's instructions, Shen Yu, who felt that he had already learned how to do it, wanted to try it himself.
"Your Majesty and I will compete to see who can roll the biggest snowball. The small one will give the big one a gift. How about it?"
"Okay." Shang Junlin was very easy to talk to.
Shen Yu lowered his head and focused on rolling the snowball. He was good at hands-on, and the snowball he rolled was decent. When Shen Yu felt that it was about time, he stopped and looked for Shang Junlin.
Shang Junlin was standing not far away from him. There was a big snowball beside his leg. He didn't know when it had been rolled.
It was bigger than Shen Yu's snowball.
Shen Yu lost.
However, the joy in his heart didn't decrease at all.
"Your Majesty, come quickly. Let's make a snowman."
The two worked together. The small snowball was stacked on top of the big one. They found decorations and placed them on the small snowball.
A chubby snowman was completed. Although the two were novices, this snowman was very round and cute.
Their hands were red from the cold, but their hearts were warm.
Shen Yu pointed at the big snowman. "Look at our snowman, Your Majesty."
Shen Yu found some plum blossoms to decorate the snowman. The more he looked at it, the more satisfied he was.
"Be careful, your hands are frostbitten." Shang Junlin held Shen Yu's hands and rubbed them in his palms.
Shen Yu didn't feel cold, only excitement and joy. The gap in his heart was quietly filled. He raised his head slightly and looked at Shang Junlin. His eyes were shining.
"I want to make a snowman with Your Majesty when it snows in the future. Is that okay, Your Majesty?"
Shang Junlin lowered his head and rubbed Shen Yu with his forehead. "No matter what A Yu wants to do, I will accompany A Yu."
"I lost today. I have a gift for Your Majesty." Shen Yu raised his arm and covered Shang Junlin's eyes with his hand.
"A Yu's gift is ready so soon?" Shang Junlin let Shen Yu cover his eyes. In the darkness, he blinked.
Shen Yu's eyelashes swept across his palm, causing a slight itch. Shen Yu pursed his lips. He didn't know why, but he felt a little nervous.
After a while, Shen Yu released his hand. "The moonlight tonight is very beautiful. I want to give it to Your Majesty."
Red plum blossoms, snow, and a handsome young man under the red plum blossoms.
The moonlight was like silk. Shen Yu was bathed in the clear light. He looked like an immortal.
At this moment, he was looking at him with affection. The immortal above the Nine Heavens had fallen in love with him and developed desire. Nothing made Shang Junlin more excited than this knowledge.
In Shang Junlin's eyes, Shen Yu was like the moonlight in the sky. Now, this moonlight fell into his arms.
He had the moon in his heart.
"I like it very much, A Yu." Shang Junlin lifted the young man's chin and lowered his head to cover his soft lips.
His other hand wrapped around Shen Yu's waist and pulled him closer to himself.
Under the moonlight, the two hugged each other tightly.
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