After reading the whole family's minds, the eldest daughter awakened

Chapter 19 Leading troops to suppress bandits
  After meeting the Holy Emperor at the New Year's Day Palace Banquet, Li Youwei thought that this mission of suppressing bandits was not that simple.

To be disrespectful, the Holy Emperor is not the kind of wise king written in the book. On the contrary, he is debauched and indulged in women.

Rather than saying that the Holy Emperor wanted to give them a chance to make meritorious deeds, it was more that the imperial concubine had some bad ideas.

"Dean, are you choosing from students with high credits this time too?"

Those students with low credits were a little reluctant. They were obviously quite good, but they just didn't perform well in the exam.

It is really unfair to miss such an opportunity to pave the way for future promotion and wealth just because of this.

"This time is different from the past. The Holy One will make the decision based on your daily performance in the academy. The list will be sent soon."

As soon as the dean finished speaking, Master Zhang walked in happily.

"Dean, the list has been sent. Please announce it."

All the students could not sit still and looked at the dean expectantly.

The dean didn't expect it to be so fast. He had just reported the status of each student. In such a short time, he probably didn't even have time to scan it again.

Is it possible that the Holy One already has a candidate in mind.

Despite this thought, the dean still opened the list and read it out.

"One of the people who participated in the suppression of bandits this time was Wang Boyan."

Everyone was not surprised when they heard this name. Wang Boyan was the legitimate son of General Wang, and he had gone to the battlefield with him, so it was unusual for him to lose the election.

The dean continued to read the names.

"Nalanling."

This name was unexpected by everyone. Nalan Ling herself was shocked. She had always been weak. Was she going to hold him back?
  However, she was very happy to be chosen because she also wanted to do her part for the people.

Someone finally couldn't help but ask the doubts in his heart.

"Dean, it's normal for General Wang to be selected. Why is Miss Nalan also on the list? Suppressing bandits is a very dangerous thing."

The dean doesn't understand either, but the holy will is unpredictable, and ministers can only obey it.

"Your Majesty has his own plans, so be quiet."

"Yes."

In fact, the student regretted it after asking, why was he so arrogant? It almost led to death.

The dean read out the last two names on the list.

"Li Youwei, Zhou Yanting."

Seeing that the dean had put away the list, everyone was a little anxious, "Dean, is it gone now?"

"Well, the four students whose names I just read are ready to lead the troops and set off tomorrow."

The dean left with his wife, but the students couldn't help but started talking about whether they were too young.

"Li Youwei has only been in the academy for more than a month. Why did she also have the opportunity to participate in this bandit suppression?"

"This is understandable. After all, her test scores at the end of last month were amazing."

"If you explain it this way, it makes sense, but I still don't understand it.

With such a good opportunity to make meritorious deeds, why is there no His Highness the Crown Prince? "

When they said this, they lowered their voices to avoid being heard by too many people.

"I don't know, but Zhou Tengfei didn't participate, so it's really hard to say what happened this time to suppress the bandits."

During the lunch break, Li Youwei came to the library as usual, but found that someone had arrived earlier than her.

The man was wearing a green gown, outlining his slender and straight figure.

With a good appearance like a Zhilan jade tree, he is none other than His Highness the Crown Prince.

Li Youwei was about to leave, but he stopped her.

"Miss Li, I have something to tell you."

"Prince, please speak."

Li Youwei kept a distance of three steps from the prince.

The prince sighed softly and said.

"It's me who has caused trouble for you, your concubine..."

The prince, who had always been as gentle as jade, had a flash of ferocity on his face.

"Your Highness, don't say anything." Li Youwei understood that this handsome young man in front of her would become the emperor who aspires to dominate the world. Naturally, the less she knew about his secrets, the better.

The prince looked at Li Youwei with a somewhat complicated look.

"Miss Li, I will do everything I can to keep those loyal ministers."

Looking at the perseverance and responsibility in the young man's eyes, a voice in his heart told Li Youwei that he might be a good emperor.

"Your Highness, I have been reading the Art of War recently and found the two strategies of counterinsurgency and borrowing a knife to kill very interesting. You might as well take a look."

The prince's eyes lit up, and then the corners of his lips curved into a gentle curve.

"Ms. Li, I understand."

Looking at the prince's hurried away figure, Li Youwei knew that with his intelligence, he would not be in danger for the time being.

The news that Li Youwei and others were sent to suppress bandits has long been spread in the capital.

As soon as he returned to Li's house, Li Youwei was called by Li Dengyuan for questioning.

Based on Li Youwei's current value, Li Dengyuan placed more hopes on her.

Li Wangshi, Li Yaozu and Li Mingzhu were all there. All three of them had smiles on their faces and were obviously in a good mood.

"Sister, this is the mandarin duck playing in the water handkerchief I embroidered specially for you. You must accept it."

[It is said that cannibals have short mouths and takers have short hands. Li Youwei accepted my things. After this meritorious service, he must not miss out on my benefits. 】

"Thank you sister."

Li Youwei accepted the handkerchief but had no intention of using it. She didn't like mandarin ducks playing in the water. What she wanted was an eagle spreading its wings.

Seeing that Li Youwei accepted the gift from Li Mingzhu, Li Yaozu hurriedly gave him a wooden sword with rough workmanship.

"Sister, this wooden sword was carved by me myself. You can use it for self-defense."

Li Youwei took a good look at her brother with caring eyes. If he could defend himself, why would he need those magical weapons?

"Okay, thank you brother."

Not surprisingly, Li Yaozu had the same aspirations as Li Mingzhu, both wanted to benefit from her.

Seeing that the three of them got along so well, Mrs. Li waved her handkerchief and smiled happily.

"Youwei, your parents are not around. You must take care of yourself when you are out. Your mother will burn incense and pray for you every day."

"Thank you, mother."

After the three of them finished speaking, Li Dengyuan spoke.

"You Wei, when you go to suppress the bandits this time, you can make meritorious deeds, but you must give the greatest credit to Zhou Yanting, remember?"

"Why him?"

Among the four people who went this time, the status of the legitimate son of the General's Mansion and the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion was not comparable to that of Zhou Yanting, the concubine.

"It's better to be confused about many things. Dad will still harm you, so you just have to do what you do."

"Dad, my daughter doesn't understand why she can't give it to General Wang."

When she talked about General Wang, Li Mingzhu's face turned red. Judging from his appearance, she must have taken a liking to him.

Li Youwei was not interested in Li Mingzhu's love affair with his daughter, but she wanted to know what Li Dengyuan had planned.

"Shut up, when will it be your turn to question me? Mrs. Li, is this how you usually teach your daughter?"

This was the first time that Li Dengyuan reprimanded Li Mingzhu so harshly, and her little face suddenly turned pale.

"Yes, sir."

Li Wangshi, who was innocently implicated, glared at Li Youyi with dissatisfaction, then stood up and pulled Li Mingzhu and Li Yaozu away.

Li Youwei also said goodbye and left. When she returned to the room, the eldest princess had already prepared the things she would take with her tomorrow.

"You Wei, the sword has no eyes. It doesn't matter whether you have done meritorious service or not. You must protect yourself."

The eldest princess touched the top of Li Youwei's hair lovingly. At first, she planned to train Li Youwei to help her avenge herself.

But in the process of getting along with her, she had long regarded Li Youwei as her biological daughter.

"Don't worry, Mom, I'll be fine.

By the way, mother, I want to know what Zhou Yanting’s status is in the Zhou family? "

(End of this chapter)