Chapter 56 Just what I want
By taking the initiative to go to the border town, Ye Qiongying could directly contact the forces left behind by the Ye family.
There is a precedent of a woman serving as a general in this dynasty, and that person is a member of the Ye family.
Therefore, although Ye Qiongying's performance may cause some controversy, it will not be completely boycotted.
With the foundation accumulated by the Ye family from generation to generation, once Ye Qiongying went to the border town, he would at least start out as a young general.
But if you are punished...
She had to start as a small soldier, just a centurion. In the eyes of the generals, there was not much difference between her and the vanguard.
Once war breaks out, they will be the team rushing to the front line!
How can they feel at ease about this?
Ye Qiongying also saw the hesitation in their eyes and persuaded them with a smile:
"Aunt, Uncle Ye, I think this is a good idea, even better than my original plan.
Although I have learned martial arts from my father and brothers since I was a child and have read many military books, they are all just theory. If I were to sit in a high position directly, let alone whether the people below me would be convinced, I myself do not have the confidence to do so. If I rashly lead the troops, it would not only be irresponsible to myself, but also mean that I am not taking my soldiers seriously.
Now, I will take this opportunity to study hard.
If you rely on your real ability to get promoted from the bottom, no one will be able to say no to you in the future.
I am the daughter of the Ye family, and more importantly, I am Ye Qiongying herself, little aunt, I want to be such an existence.
Also... after three years of no contact, the situation in the border town may have changed. If I go there privately, I may not be recognized by those people.
Besides, if I want to go to the border town to contact those forces, I can't hide it completely from the palace. Otherwise, if I am discovered, I might be suspected of deceiving the emperor.
I was originally in a dilemma as to how I could inform His Majesty of this matter and get his consent!
This result is just right! Not only is there a clear path to the palace, but even going to the border town is also justified. No matter what attitude those people in the border town have towards the Ye Mansion now, they can't use any means to drive me away.
Your Majesty has spoken the truth. We cannot return to the capital until the border is settled and our military achievements are proven. This is my confidence."
"But," Madam Hua sighed, "The border town is in chaos. If anything happens to you, how can I explain it to your grandmother? And your parents... I won't be able to face them in the afterlife."
"Aunt," Ye Qiongying smiled and snuggled up to Madam Hua, "Don't underestimate grandma. She agreed to let me go to the border town because she had thought about all this. Even the biggest military commander is not 100% safe in a war. If you choose this path, you must be mentally prepared. And my parents, I believe they will understand me and will never blame you. Aunt, please agree!"
"Alas!" Madam Hua looked at the girl's obedient appearance and finally smiled, "The emperor has issued an imperial decree. How can I, a woman, disobey it? Go, go, Qiongying, you must be careful. Your grandmother and I are still waiting for you to return home!"
"Yeah!" Ye Qiongying nodded vigorously.
"Then what about the attendants..." Madam Hua asked, "Since Chief Steward Liang has spoken, it means that His Majesty also means this. His Majesty's mind is unfathomable, and we don't know what these words specifically mean, so let's just go with what is said on the surface. If you are asked to bring two people, then you should bring two. One is Brother Ye, and the other one, who are you going to bring?"
"I'll think about this!" Ye Qiongying thought about it but didn't make a decision immediately. "I definitely won't take Wenping with me. Let her stay in the mansion and stay with you, little aunt."
No one knows whether the women's team left behind by the Ye family is still there.
She has the imperial edict and the reputation of the Ye family's ancestors, so even if others feel repulsed, they can't say anything.
But if I bring a maid with me, it will be inconvenient.
Even if Wen Ping intends to become one of the women's army, she has to wait until the day when she is completely integrated into the army and builds her own power.
"Okay!" Mrs. Hua obviously knew this and agreed readily. "Your girl is also ambitious. Don't worry, I will teach her well. When you are ready, I will bring her over so that she can help you."
After Ye Qiongying finished talking to Mrs. Hua, she changed her clothes here and then followed Uncle Ye out of the yard and rushed to the courtyard where her grandmother was.
Old Madam Ye didn't know that Ye Qiongying had gone to the prison last night. When she saw her granddaughter coming back, she waved for her to come over for some tea and snacks:
"You've suffered, haven't you? Come, eat something to fill your stomach. Don't be hungry."
Ye Qiongying paused as she stretched out her hand and looked up at her grandmother.
Madam Ye snorted unhappily:
"What? Do you really think that I am old and confused? In the past, I followed your grandfather to the battlefield! In the following years, I took care of everything in the mansion. I saw all the little tricks you young people made!"
“Ahem! Grandma, I…”
"Alright, alright," Old Madam Ye stuffed the snack into Ye Qiongying's mouth, "I won't ask you about the specifics. Anyway, you just need to know what's going on. From now on, the Ye family will rely on you to support it. You will also go out to conquer the world. I won't interfere in your affairs. Just remember that you still have an old grandmother waiting for you at home."
Ye Qiongying curled her eyes, swallowed the snack, and then said:
"I remember! Of course I remember! Grandma, it's nothing serious. I'm just leaving for the border town in three days.
Don't worry, when I become a general, I will ask His Majesty to grant you another imperial decree!"
Madam Ye narrowed her eyes and smiled:
"Okay, in my lifetime, I have already obtained the imperial decree for my father and my son, but I have not yet thought about the blessing of my granddaughter. Then I will wait for you to fulfill your promise."
Old Madam Ye really didn't ask too many questions, and later she only showed some concern for Ye Qiongying's itinerary preparations. She really let the young man go and fight on his own.
After Ye Qiongying left the house, the smile on Old Madam Ye's face slowly faded and turned into worry.
The maid who was serving beside asked:
"What's wrong with the old lady? She was so happy just now!"
Madam Ye sighed:
"Don't I have to pretend in front of the younger generation? I can't let this girl go to the border town and still worry about an old woman like me. But... a mother worries when her son is away from home. How can I, as a grandmother, feel at ease when my granddaughter goes out? This girl has always been well-behaved. Who knows if she will be bullied when she goes out."
As soon as the well-behaved girl left the yard, she said to Uncle Ye:
"Uncle Ye, get ready. Let's go to the Loyal and Brave Marquis' Mansion today. We didn't get rid of this anger yesterday, so we have to make up for it today!"