Chapter 1751: Chapter 1751: Walking with Swagger

"Ancestors, the Lord Emperor is so wealthy, giving us so many good things."

"I heard it’s just the first batch, more will follow, two, three, four, five, six... thousands and thousands of batches of rewards!"

"Thousands and thousands of batches of rewards? How can we possibly use them all up?"

Someone interrupted their daydream: "What are you talking about, these rewards are for the Kangrong Soldiers, you have no share!"

Everyone was startled, then said: "Only for the Kangrong Soldiers? They can’t possibly use all of these rewards!"

The citizens were still happily discussing how the soldiers might squander the countless rewards given by the Lord Emperor.

Doctor Xu and his companions blushed as they listened... It may seem like a lot of rewards, but there are hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the Northwest fighting against the Rong bandits, and over two hundred cartloads of supplies are simply not enough to distribute.

Moreover, the items need to be transported to Daokou Gully to Xu You for distribution, and won’t be distributed in Xing’an Prefecture.

Once the soldiers and citizens in Xing’an Prefecture find out tomorrow, who knows how they will react, likely with rage... Doctor Xu just wants to run away quickly and not stay in Xing’an Prefecture any longer!

However, they were to hold a ceremony here to commemorate the soldiers who died in Xing’an Prefecture, so they couldn’t slip away the next day.

A burst of firelight appeared as the citizens lit torches to continue watching the spectacle: "Listen to this sound, the wagons are rolling over and loosening the green brick road... It’s loaded with Silver, right? The Lord Emperor is incredibly generous!"

Upon hearing this, Doctor Liu from the Ministry of Revenue hurriedly told Doctor Xu: "It’s dark, hurry up."

The Northwest has many bandits, and if a group of fierce bandits suddenly emerges from the crowd while escorting so much Silver, they would all face execution!

Doctor Xu nodded and immediately ordered the soldiers from the Ministry of War accompanying them to protect the sides of the convoy and speed towards the government office.

An hour later, they finally drew all the rewards safely into the government office.

Doctor Xu and Doctor Liu did not rest but instead brought the two officials from the Imperial Censorate to witness and count the rewards, ensuring nothing was missing.

By the time they finished everything, it was almost the hour of the pig.

The officials were exhausted and had no time for the dust-washing banquet, so Magistrate Hao had to postpone it to the next day.

After eating some food, each official quickly retired to their designated accommodations to rest.

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Gu Jinli also went to catch some of the excitement but found it uninteresting, returning home before it got dark.

Originally thinking Qin San Lang would be on duty until late at night, he ended up returning to the yard after just an hour.

Gu Jinli was delighted to see him back, and the two had dinner together.

Since they might receive rewards the next day, they bathed early and went to bed, ready to sleep.

Gu Jinli: "I didn’t expect the Emperor to reward me, and even said a phrase akin to the immunity gold plaque, truly an unexpected fortune."

Qin San Lang was also a bit surprised but said: "With that statement, you don’t have to fear being bullied in the Northwest."

The Northwest is chaotic, not only with wars but also various calamities... the Rongshan Gang, local evildoers, high-ranking government officials, the generals’ wives.

He can fight Rong bandits and deal with generals, but if Xiao Yu were to socialize with the generals’ wives outside, he couldn’t do much.

It goes to show he’s too inadequate to fully protect her, needing to leverage influence.

Gu Jinli saw the guilt in his eyes and smiled: "Having contributed to the nation, one should be generously treated. With that phrase, no matter how high the other’s rank, they wouldn’t dare trouble me. I can even flaunt it among the wives in the Northwest, so don’t worry."

She pointed to her face and said: "Starting tomorrow, I can gradually make my face better."

Now that the situation is mostly stabilized and Brother Qin has made contributions, she also received words from Emperor Jingyuan, no longer worrying that her appearance would attract trouble.

"However, I’m too lazy to socialize and will still go out less frequently. Even if I wander the streets, I’ll add some blackening to my face."

Qin San Lang felt a dull ache in his heart. Xiao Yu is someone with a strong sense of self-protection, cautious and careful, and she preemptively guards against some things, which makes his heart ache.

He is not very skilled in making promises, choosing instead to fight with his life to provide a sky under which she can live freely and without worry.

"I’m sorry Xiao Yu." Qin San Lang hugged her, his throat tight, thinking of saying something when suddenly he heard her say: "Brother, the long night is upon us, how about making a child?"

Qin San Lang was taken aback, looking down at her. In the dim candlelight, her eyes gleamed like stars, blinking twice at him, her tone teasing as she asked again: "How about making a child?"

Qin San Lang was amused, stifling his impulse as he shook his head: "Xiao Yu, stop it, we have to wake up early tomorrow for the rewards."

If he tires her out, what will happen if she can’t get up tomorrow?

Moreover, as he had just returned lately, they’d been quite rambunctious, leaving her listless all day. She needed to rest for a couple of days to recuperate.

Gu Jinli laughed: "Alright then, let’s just rest tonight."

Saying that, she nestled into his arms and, like a little pig, nudged around twice to find a comfortable position. Instead of immediately closing her eyes to sleep, she looked up, gazing at him.

At first, Qin San Lang could endure, but before long, he relented, covering her eyes with his palm: "Xiao Yu, stop teasing, go to sleep."

If she kept looking, something might happen.

She chuckled, not unkindly, and said: "Alright, I’ll stop teasing. Goodnight."

With that said, not even half an hour passed before her breathing became gentle.

Qin San Lang knew she was asleep.

He lowered his head, gazing at the person peacefully resting in his arms, his heart filled to the brim. When he had seen her enough, he leaned down, kissed her forehead, turned off the lamp, and then fell asleep holding her.

Shortly after the hour of the rabbit, both woke up.

Seeing the sky was still early, they practiced a set of punches and played with some sword skills in the yard.

Qin San Lang was strong, his swordsmanship fierce, with the momentum of splitting mountains. He restrained his strength when sparring with her. When she had enough, under her dissatisfied glare, he sheathed his sword, took her hand, and they went for a bath and breakfast.

After breakfast, Qin San Lang left with Xie Cheng and the others.

When it was just past the hour of the snake, Qin San Lang returned through the back door and told her the news that Vice Minister Ban personally brought the rewards over.

"Vice Minister Ban came personally to deliver my reward." Gu Jinli was overjoyed, lowering her voice with a smile: "Now I can walk even more horizontally."

Having the Assistant Minister of Rites personally deliver the Gold is far better than officials of lower rank doing so.

Qin San Lang laughed, gently stroking her hair: "Mm, our Xiao Yu has succeeded, now living more boldly in the Northwest."

He continued: "Come, let’s change clothes, fix the pimples on your face, and prepare to receive the rewards."

With that, he led her into the room.

Soon after they finished, the sound of drums and music began, and swiftly, Erqing came to report: "Sir, Madam, Vice Minister Ban has come to deliver the Emperor’s rewards. Old Madam Gao requests your immediate presence."

"Alright, understood." Gu Jinli replied, tugging on the face veil to ensure it was secure, and then departed with Qin San Lang, heading to the main gate of the courtyard.

At this time, Xing’an Prefecture was in uproar. Crowds of people followed Vice Minister Ban’s reward delivery entourage all the way to the Lei Family’s Courtyard.

"Oh, the rewards are being delivered to the Lei Family’s Courtyard, are they for Old Madam Gao?!"

"The Lei Family’s Courtyard houses so many people, who knows to whom the rewards are meant? Maybe it’s for Company Commander Qin, he did decapitate the Rong bandit General!"

"Or it could be for Mrs. Qin, she made the Insect Attractant."

As the onlooking citizens speculated, Vice Minister Ban turned around, stood at the main gate of the Lei Family’s Courtyard, and sang out to the crowd: "Qin Family Gu, making medicine and showing merit in resistance against the Rong. His Majesty is grateful, saying Qin Mrs. Gu has contributed to the nation and deserves generous treatment, awarding her a hundred taels of Gold!"

Vice Minister Ban, being a Secondary Third-rank Imperial Official, really didn’t have to shout such words, but due to Ouyang Zhang’s support and instruction, he also appreciated Gu Jinli’s contributions in medicine, which saved his legitimate Heir, so he willingly lent her a hand.

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