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She tried her best to ignore this line of sight, and when she thought about the teachings of the Mama Yan, she bowed to the Head of the Guards.

After Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu had respectfully bowed and been called out by the Emperor Ruikang, the empress impatiently called out to Dong Shu and said, ”Shu'er, bring your Yuanxi to me.”

Dong Shu was still stunned when she heard the empress's words. Xu Shiqiu had already sent Yuanxi, who was in his embrace, to Dong Shu.

The moment Dong Shu received Yuanxi, she understood the meaning of his husband's words. He wanted him to carry Yuanxi to the empress dowager's place.

Yuanxi had just slept on top of the Mule Cart, and when she went down, she specially changed her diaper, so she was still awake.

When Dong Shu carried her to the empress's side, she stared at the empress with eyes similar to Dong Shu's.

Of course, Yuanxi didn't know who the Queen was, it was just that the Empress was wearing a big dress today, the clothes were bright, and her hair had Yan Juehai in it, causing Yuanxi to be captivated by her attire.

Since the empress had raised a child, she naturally understood this, but she seemed to have forgotten this.

Seeing Yuanxi staring at her, she believed that Yuanxi liked her, which was why she acted like that.

”Such a good child, let me hug you.” The Queen then extended her hand out to Yuanxi.

Yuanxi was already accustomed to people hugging her, the moment she saw the Queen reach out her hands, she didn't care who the person in front of her was, but directly opened up her arms and pounced towards her.

The Empress did not know that Yuanxi was already used to being hugged by others, but upon seeing Yuanxi pounce towards her, her eyes reddened, and she immediately hugged Yuanxi in her arms.

Seeing the empress hugging Yuanxi so tightly, Dong Shu hesitated for a while, but in the end, she still didn't tell her that she was already used to being carried by others.

She remembered what the Mama Yan had said. If she didn't know what to say, she would shut up.

Seeing that the Queen was hugging onto Xu Sanye affectionately, Mama Hu could only look at Dong Shu and say, ”The Empress really likes the three ladies.”

Hearing Mama Hu's words, Dong Shu nodded and replied, ”It is Yuanxi's good fortune that the Empress likes.” After saying that, she blinked and laughed embarrassedly: ”Mama Hu, can you bring me a cup of water? Yuanxi will probably want to drink water later. ”

The moment Dong Shu finished speaking, before Mama Hu could even reply, the Empress had already opened her mouth and said, ”Quickly go and bring a cup of water over, remember to be warm.” After saying that, the Empress looked at Dong Shu and said: ”I heard that you like studying snacks, so I had someone prepare a few for you today. ”Try it, it suits your taste.”

Hearing the Empress's words, Dong Shu immediately understood what was going on.

She looked at the empress with an obedient smile and said, ”Many thanks to the empress for your love.”

Emperor Ruikang kept looking at the Queen until she hugged Yuanxi and chatted with him with a smile on his face. Then, he finally raised his hand and wiped the corner of his eyes.

Because he could tell that the empress was happy, when Emperor Ruikang looked at Xu Shiqiu again, he looked much better than before.

”You met the Third Prince at the entrance of the palace?”

Hearing Emperor Ruikang's words, Xu Shiqiu's expression did not change as he replied, ”Yes, this humble one has indeed met Third Prince.” After saying this, Xu Shiqiu continued without waiting for Emperor Ruikang to speak: ”It's just that this commoner remembered to pay his respects to Your Majesty, and did not stop to chat with Third Prince.”

Emperor Ruikang had just received news of Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu meeting with Third Prince at the entrance of the palace. Now that he had heard Xu Shiqiu's words, he naturally knew that he was speaking the truth.

Initially, he was still angry at Xu Shiqiu for not putting her son in his eyes, but now that the Empress saw Dong Shu happy, she felt that Xu Shiqiu should be in a hurry to send him to the Empress, hence she did not stop to chat with her son.

Although Xu Shiqiu did not look straight at Emperor Ruikang, he could tell what Emperor Ruikang was feeling from the look Emperor Ruikang gave him.

Sensing that he was in a good mood, Xu Shiqiu became braver.

When Emperor Ruikang regained his senses and saw Xu Shiqiu talking about Xu Zhenbei, Xu Shiqiu continued in a timely manner, ”Although Father has already been dead for ten years, he will forever be the great general in the heart of this commoner. This commoner still remembers that when I was young and didn't understand, I used to say that in the future, I want to be a great general like father. ”

As he spoke, a hint of nostalgia surfaced on Xu Shiqiu's face as well.

When the Emperor Ruikang heard Xu Shiqiu's words, he immediately understood that Xu Shiqiu had the intention to join the army.

When he was young, when he was still young and didn't know that his bad luck would affect others, he would naturally never be able to go out.

Recalling the words of his younger brother, Prince Duan, the Emperor Ruikang opened his mouth and said: ”If I were to give you a chance, would you be willing to be like your father and lead troops to war?”

Just as Emperor Ruikang finished speaking, Xu Shiqiu raised his head, looked at him and said resolutely: ”I am willing! This commoner is willing! ” As he spoke, Xu Shiqiu's face revealed a hint of determination.

Seeing Xu Shiqiu like this, Emperor Ruikang suddenly had the same feeling as when he saw Xu Zhenbei many years ago.

Back then, Xu Zhenbei had also looked at him in this way, saying that he would be willing to help him chase away the foreign forces at the Forbidden City's Fortress of Forbidden.

”Good!” It is said that a tiger father doesn't have a dog son, and neither your brother nor your second brother have any intention of doing this. Since you have this intention, then I will give you a chance. ” Saying that, the Emperor Ruikang immediately waved towards his side, and an attendant immediately walked out and handed over an appointment decree to Xu Shiqiu.

Xu Shiqiu knew that this was his only chance now to rely on his father's shadow to obtain this official position.

How far he could go in the future would depend on him.

Seeing that Xu Shiqiu did not impatiently open the order, the smile on Emperor Ruikang's face became deeper and deeper, ”You are really the one who is more like your father, and your father is also like you now.” After saying that, the Emperor Ruikang indicated for Xu Shiqiu to open the appointment decree, to see what kind of official he was.

After figuring out what the Emperor Ruikang meant, Xu Shiqiu could only open the imperial edict and read it.

From the fourth rank, General Chu was still six ranks away from his father's first rank, the Great General of the Prefecture.