The soldier also saw Mingshu and paused for a moment, seemingly not expecting to see her here, and then his eyes burst with intense joy. He quickly walked over, looking very excited, but as he approached Mingshu, he seemed somewhat awkward.
Blushing, he made a clumsy bow: "This humble one pays respects to the Noble Consort!"
Mingshu, smiling, watched his face turn red as a monkey's backside and her lips curled up: "Rise."
Seeing her so approachable, the awkwardness on the soldier's face faded a bit, and he raised his eyes to look at her with a gleaming gaze.
Mingshu was amused by his puppy-like, moist eyes and found it quite amusing: "Why look at me in such a way?"
The soldier shyly pursed his lips and with some embarrassment scratched his head: "This humble one wishes to thank you on behalf of the people, if it hadn't been for Your Highness, who knows how many more would have died this time."
His eyes dimmed slightly.
