Chapter 605 What Happened

Either thank them for their contributions, or send them lots of food, eggs, meat, etc. so that the soldiers returning to the capital can have a good meal on the way.

Although the soldiers all refused, they could not resist the enthusiasm of the people and just put the things on the carriage.

The carriage was moving in a hurry, and it would be very unsafe for them to chase it. After thinking it over, Qin Peiyou had no choice but to let the soldiers accept some things depending on the situation.

Because such incidents often occurred along the way, the progress was delayed, so that it took 30% longer than planned to get from Seorak Prefecture to the capital.

By the time we were about to arrive in the capital, it was already early April.

The spring breeze is warm, the flowers are red and the willows are green, and the scenery is beautiful everywhere.

Su Yujin, Su Yunruo and Lu Wenjing were riding in the same carriage, and they were all looking out through the windows on both sides.

Look at the green willows waving paper strips in the wind, the colorful wild flowers blooming on the roadside, the fluttering butterflies, and the chirping and fluttering birds on the branches...

"Everyone says that the spring scenery is breathtakingly beautiful and can be called the best of the four seasons. Today I see that it is indeed true. The spring scenery outside can really be described as a fairyland." Lu Wenjing sighed repeatedly.

Su Yujin smiled and said, "From Xueyue Mansion to the capital, I saw so many beautiful scenery along the way. How could you feel sentimental now?"

"So, it's not that the spring scenery is beautiful, but that people are in high spirits when they are happy. After arriving in the capital, Sister Jing's mood has become better, so everything she sees is good."

Su Yunruo smiled lightly, said a bunch of words, and then coughed a few times.

Su Yujin hurriedly helped Su Yunruo calm down, patted her on the back and asked, "How do you feel now?"

"Much better." Su Yunruo's face was filled with shame. "I hardly stopped during the whole journey. I had many illnesses, both serious and minor. I just made Sister Jin worry about me."

Ever since Su Yunruo was seriously injured, even though his injuries have healed, he is much weaker than before. Not only does he always feel tired along the way, but he also cannot stand any cold.

The journey was bumpy and they had to sleep in the open air occasionally. Su Yunruo's body couldn't bear it. In the past two months, she caught a cold and her cough lasted for many days. She still coughs frequently.

"Say such polite words again." Su Yujin complained and poured Su Yunruo a cup of hot pear water.

Snow pear is a specialty of Seorak Prefecture. In autumn and winter, it can be made into dried snow pears and stored for a long time. When used, it can be boiled or soaked to moisten the throat and clear the lungs.

Su Yunruo drank the pear water in the cup and took a deep breath for a long time before she calmed down a little.

Su Yujin checked Su Yunruo's pulse again and confirmed that she was fine. Then he said, "After returning to Beijing, she will recuperate carefully for a month or two and she will probably be fine..."

Before he finished speaking, the carriage stopped and there was a commotion outside.

"What happened?" Lu Wenjing asked, lifting the curtain.

"I don't know," said the guard beside the car, "I'll go and take a look now."

Not long after, the guard returned and said, "The Duke has sent a message that the Emperor is personally waiting at the city gate to welcome us. He asked everyone to rest for a while and prepare to see him."

The Emperor actually came to the city gate to greet them personally, which was enough to show how much he valued His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Duke Dingguo, and the Lu family's soldiers.

Everyone was shocked, but they did not dare to delay for a moment. They just adjusted their hair and clothes to avoid losing manners in front of the emperor.

After about a meal's time, the carriage slowly moved forward again.

When they arrived at the gate of the capital city, the carriage stopped and everyone got off and kowtowed.

"Long live the emperor!"

Everyone knelt and bowed their heads.

"Please stand up quickly." Qin Yishu was very humble at this time, and even personally helped Duke Dingguo up, "Duke, you must have worked hard on this trip."

"It is the duty of an old minister to be loyal to the country and serve the court. I feel unworthy of your words, Your Majesty." Duke Dingguo's eyes danced and his voice trembled slightly.

"Duke Dingguo, please stop being so modest." Qin Yishu laughed, his eyes swept over Lu Yuncheng and the others, and said, "I heard that in the past year, the three of you were injured several times and almost lost your lives. Fortunately, the gods and Buddhas protected you and you were able to escape danger. You three brothers have really worked hard."

"This is the duty of our subjects." Lu Yuncheng bowed and replied respectfully.

Qin Yishu smiled slightly and nodded, then reached out and patted Qin Peiyou and He Yanxiu on the shoulders. He then looked at Zou Yunqi approvingly, and his gaze finally fell on Su Yujin, Su Yunruo and Lu Wenjing.

"The Lu family has always produced strong generals. Although you are a girl, you are no less capable than them. You helped with many things this time. Women are as capable as men. Even I admire you."

Qin Yishu said this to Lu Wenjing.

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty." Lu Wenjing was overjoyed to receive such praise and thanked him happily.

"Princess Ping'an has made great contributions in treating the epidemic and wounded soldiers at the border." Qin Yishu said to Su Yujin, "I have asked someone to prepare a thousand taels of gold as a reward for you. I will send it to your house today!"

As he said this, Qin Yishu looked at He Yanxiu with even more pride.

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Although he was the king of a country and was busy with state affairs every day, he could still remember clearly small things like Princess Ping'an's preference for gold!

He Yanxiu secretly gave Qin Yishu a thumbs up.

As expected of the Emperor! Qin Yishu became more and more delighted, and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

Su Yujin, "..."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your reward." Su Yujin thanked him respectfully.

Qin Yishu's eyes fell on Su Yunruo, and after looking her up and down, he spoke, "How is Miss Su now? Is she recovered?"

"Your Majesty, I am fully recovered now." Su Yunruo replied.

But when he opened his mouth, he coughed twice and his face turned a little paler.

"You, child, are clearly not fully recovered yet, yet you are trying to show off in front of me. The Queen missed you very much and wanted me to bring you to the palace to accompany her for a few days, but you are not fully recovered yet, so you should take good care of yourself for a while before I bring you into the palace."

Qin Yishu raised his hand and said, "Although it is spring now, the wind is still a bit strong. Send Miss Su back home to rest quickly, and ask the imperial physician to take good care of her."

The elders' gentleness and doting are fully revealed in their words.

Su Yunruo's original nervousness immediately dissipated, and she kowtowed to express her gratitude, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

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After a brief greeting, everyone entered the capital.

The emperor returned to the palace, and the others went back to their homes to rest, preparing to meet the emperor at the morning court the next day.

People from the Lu, He, and Su families had already been waiting at the door, waiting to welcome them. When they met, they were all overjoyed, so excited that they had tears in their eyes, and they held each other's hands to ask about their well-being.

(End of this chapter)