Empress Dowager Xiao gave the lesson to Nianyu without much consideration because she realized that as the regent, she should focus on the court rather than a princess without power.

To this day, Ying Dongjun is no longer worthy of being her opponent. She spent her energy to deal with her, but instead praised her.

At this time, the eunuch came in to report the new general of the Flying Cavalry Guard, and Gu Fengzhao asked for a meeting.

Empress Xiao immediately left Ying Dongjun behind.

"Prince."

When Gu Fengzhao walked in, Empress Dowager Xiao was already sitting solemnly on the couch in the main hall.

Gu Fengzhao is two years younger than Gu Fengqi. Although his appearance is not as handsome as Gu Fengqi, he is still quite handsome.

His body was also a little shorter than Gu Fengzhao. Because he was a little anxious when he was in office, the military officer uniforms on his body were still made according to Gu Fengqi's body before, and it was a little bit unsupported when he was wearing it, as if a child had stolen adult clothes.

However, Gu Fengzhao himself obviously did not realize this. He was excited about the happiness of people, and he walked very hard, and had a powerful momentum that he tried his best to create.

When Gu Fengzhao came in and saw Empress Dowager Xiao in the upper hand, he was stunned for a moment, and then he quickly knelt down and bowed.

"My minister Gu Fengzhao pays homage to the Empress Dowager."

"Get up." Empress Dowager Xiao raised her hand.

"Empress Dowager Xie."

Empress Xiao waited for Gu Fengzhao to get up and suddenly asked in a warm voice: "What are General Gu looking at just now? But what is wrong with the Ai family?"

Gu Fengzhao seemed a little nervous. When he heard the Queen Mother ask, his face turned a little red. He lowered his head and stuttered: "No, no. I just didn't expect that the Queen Mother is so young and beautiful. I am abrupt, and I hope the Queen Mother will forgive her for her crime."

Nianyu looked at Gu Fengzhao and frowned. No wonder everyone said that Gu Fengzhao was far inferior to his cousin Gu Fengqi in all aspects. He was so abrupt when he met the queen mother for the first time. He didn’t look like a general!

Empress Xiao was also stunned, but then smiled slightly. Not only was she not angry, her tone became gentler.

"Have you been in the Feiqiguard these two days? Have you encountered any difficulties?"

Gu Fengzhao hurriedly said, "When the Empress says, everything goes well. Many generals from the Flying Cavalry Guard were promoted by my grandfather. How they obeyed my cousin's orders in the past, they would obey the orders of ministers in the future. Don't worry, Empress!"

Empress Xiao smiled, but her smile was not in full view, "It's so good. Be on duty in the future and don't let down the expectations of the Ai family."

"Yes!" Gu Fengzhao responded respectfully, paused, and couldn't help but say, "Don't worry, Empress! Although I am not as good as my brother in terms of force, I know the most gratefulness! I know in my heart that being able to become the general of the Flying Cavalry Guard this time is promoted by the Empress! Empress has the kindness of knowing me, and I will swear to be loyal to the Empress to the death in the future, and I will never be discerning!"

Empress Dowager Xiao glanced at him and smiled and said, "Although it was the decision of the Ai family, it also received the support of your grandfather Jing'an Hou."

Upon hearing this, Gu Fengzhao couldn't help but curl his lips, realizing that he was in the palace, and quickly calmed down his expression, but the words still showed a hint of disbelief.

"Grandfather... Grandfather still supports me. But the most important thing is that I have the opportunity to stand out because of the Queen's promotion."

This time, a smile appeared in Empress Xiao's eyes.

Then, Empress Dowager Xiao said a few more words to Gu Fengzhao and encouraged him. Gu Fengzhao said his sincere words repeatedly and again several times before Empress Dowager Xiao asked him to go down.

After Gu Fengzhao left, Empress Dowager Xiao asked Nianyu, "What do you think of this person?"

"It's better to be calm than Jing'an Hou Shizi." Nian Yu hesitated for a moment and said truthfully.

Empress Xiao smiled and said, "Not only does not have Gu Fengqi's calmness, nor does she learn the scheming of his grandfather and cousin."

Nianyu nodded in agreement and was about to comment a few more words, but Empress Dowager Xiao said, "But, isn't this exactly what the Ai family wants? The Ai family is very satisfied with him and looks forward to his future performance."

Nianyu quickly changed his words, "I saw that he had expressed his sincerity to the Empress just now, and I felt a little sincere. I heard that the Marquis of Jing'an favored the eldest grandson. When Gu Fengqi was young, he taught him step by step, but ignored Gu Fengzhao, the grandson born to the concubine's son, very much. Gu Fengzhao and his son had long complained about this."

Nianyu heard these things from Xiao Huiniang's maid.

Empress Xiao obviously knew something, and smiled when she heard this, "No matter how you don't take it seriously, Gu Fengzhao is also the grandson of Marquis Jing'an. This name is very useful."

Nianyu: "That's all right! Otherwise, it wouldn't be his turn to be the general of the Flying Cavalry Guard!"

Empress Xiao thought for a while and ordered: "Xuan Xiaoquan and Luo Yougao come to Qinzheng Hall, and the Ai family wants to discuss with them the establishment of the Tianying Guard."

Xiao Quan and Luo Yougao are senior generals designated by Empress Dowager Xiao for the Tianying Guard. One is a branch of the Xiao family and the other is the son of Empress Dowager Xiao’s wet nurse. They are both people she can trust.

"yes!"

...

A few days later, the court issued an order to select a group of people from the seventh rank and above to join the newly built Sky Eagle Guard.

In order to select as many available people as possible and form an army that is not inferior to the flying cavalry, the selection conditions for the Sky Eagle Guard were relaxed this time.

Children of officials above the seventh rank are not required to be direct descendants of officials. Distant relatives or the same tribe, as long as they have good conditions and are willing to take protection, they can also participate in the selection.

On this day, Ying Dongjun came to the house on Dengdi Street again. The carriage bypassed the front door and entered the backyard directly through the back door.

Yu Bufan, who was wearing a precious brocade robe in the courtyard, was practicing boxing in the courtyard. Each move was like flowing clouds and water, and it was hard and soft. Although there were no too complicated and exciting moves, every punch was faintly filled with domineering aura.

The old eunuch Yu Nian, with his hands in his arms half lying on a bamboo recliner under the corridor, and his eyes closed as if he was asleep.

However, as soon as Ying Dongjun stepped into the yard, Yu Nian suddenly opened his eyes and got up from the recliner.

Yu Bufan, who was punching without distraction, thought that his move was wrong, so he stopped and looked at Yu Nian nervously, "Master, is it wrong for your disciple?"

"Don't call me master, I'm not your master." Yu Niannai didn't raise her head and carefully purified the wrinkled clothes she had just lying on.
Chapter completed!