Chapter 394 General Chu and his son arrive in the capital

The morning light is dim.

General Chu and his sons, along with more than twenty soldiers, returned from the border. They traveled day and night and finally arrived at the gate of the capital one morning.

This time, General Chu was mainly attending the coronation ceremony of the new emperor, so he did not bring many people back.

Of course, the twenty or so people he brought back were all from the capital, and his purpose was to have them come back and reunite with their families...

General Chu and others pulled the reins and looked at the city gate that was so close, with mixed feelings in their hearts.

Finally back home.

The imperial guards guarding the city gate looked at General Chu and others from afar, and muttered in their hearts: The two people in front look a little familiar, who are they?

One of the Imperial Guards slapped his forehead suddenly, "Oh my god, isn't this General Chu and his son?"

Everyone was shocked when they heard this.

The Imperial Guards stepped forward, clasped their hands, and said, "We greet General Chu and Major General Chu."

"Respectfully welcome General Chu, Major General Chu, and all the soldiers back to the capital."

General Chu's lips curled up into a smile, "No need to be polite, everyone."

The other soldiers dismounted and saluted in return.

The little phoenix flew out for a stroll early in the morning and landed on the city wall after hearing the noise.

"Good morning, General Chu, Major General Chu!"

"You are finally back."

Everyone looked up and saw the little phoenix emitting bursts of golden light under the shining sun.

General Chu clasped his fists and said, imitating Little Phoenix's tone, "Good morning, Little Phoenix."

"We, father and son, will now go to the palace to see the emperor."

"Okay, I'll go back and tell the emperor." The little phoenix flapped its wings and flew away.

General Chu and his son watched the little phoenix fly away, then mounted their horses.

"Everyone, goodbye."

The imperial guards quickly made way for them, "General Chu, Major General Chu, all soldiers, please enter the city."

After General Chu and his son and more than twenty soldiers walked away, the royal guards guarding the city gate began to talk about it.

"General Chu and his son must have been summoned back to the capital."

"Your Majesty, don't you want the military power in General Chu's hands?"

"I don't think so. General Chu and his son are back this time, probably to attend the coronation ceremony."

.......

After the little phoenix flew away, it first flew to the Duke's Mansion.

It landed in Ning Jinghuai's yard and shouted, "Prince Ning, your father-in-law and brother-in-law are back."

"Don't forget to show your courtesy."

Ning Jinghuai, who was dressing in the bedroom, heard the noise and ran out.

He said with surprise: "Little Phoenix, is what you said true?"

The little phoenix looked at the disheveled Ning Jinghuai and said "eh" in disgust.

"Master Feng didn't lie to you."

"Oh, by the way, I still have to go to the General's Mansion to deliver a letter, so I'll leave first."

As the little phoenix spread its wings and took off, it muttered, "Alas, Miss Chu is good in every way, except that her vision in choosing a husband is not very good."

Ning Jinghuai, who heard it, said: "......"

What does Little Phoenix mean?

Is it disgusted with itself?

Haha, my father-in-law and brother-in-law are back, and the wedding day is just around the corner.

Let's go greet my father-in-law first...

Thinking of this, Ning Jinghuai ran back to the bedroom and changed into a new set of clothes.

The little phoenix flew to the general's mansion and shouted, "Listen up, everyone in the general's mansion! General Chu and his son have arrived in the capital. Be prepared to welcome them!"

Chu Ruoyan, who was practicing sword, showed a happy expression after hearing this.

She clasped her fists towards the little phoenix in the air and expressed her gratitude: "Thank you, little phoenix."

"Miss Chu, you're welcome." The little phoenix said, and flew towards the palace.

Chu Ruoyan watched the little phoenix fly away, immediately threw down the sword in her hand, and ran straight to the general's wife's yard.

"Mother, father and brother are back..."

After Little Phoenix shouted like this, the atmosphere in the general's mansion suddenly became lively.

.......

When Xiao Fenghuang returned to the palace, Xiao Chengjin was still attending the morning court.

After flying around, it landed on the roof of the Golden Palace and waited.

My sister said that the bad man should not make trouble during the morning court.

Being bored, the little phoenix used its claws to pick at tiles...

"Sizzle, sizzle!"

Xiao Chengjin listened to the noise coming from the roof of the hall, and a smile flashed in his eyes.

Xiaofeng, you've almost torn the tiles of the Golden Palace into pieces.

Xiao Chengjin winked at Manager Lin.

Chief Steward Lin received the hint and shouted at the top of his voice, "If you have something to say, please report it. If not, please dismiss the court."

No one from the civil or military officials stepped out, so Xiao Chengjin said, "Dismiss the court!"

Chief Steward Lin straightened his back and shouted, "Dismiss the court."

All the civil and military officials knelt and shouted in unison: "Long live the emperor."

The little phoenix listened to the voice inside, and after Xiao Chengjin walked out of the Golden Palace, it immediately spread its wings and flew to his side.

"I have good news for you. General Chu and his son have arrived in the capital."

"At this moment, they have already entered Beijing."

Xiao Chengjin chuckled, "Thank you for your hard work, Xiaofeng."

The little phoenix smiled proudly, "Oh, we are all family, you're welcome."

The ministers in the Golden Palace listened with their ears pricked up and looked at each other.

It turned out that General Chu and his son had returned...

Xiao Chengjin instructed Steward Lin beside him, "Standard Lin, go to the palace gate to welcome General Chu and his son."

"Take them to see me in the Imperial Study."

"I obey your command." After replying with a bow, Chief Steward Lin walked towards the palace gate.

Seeing this, the little phoenix said to Xiao Chengjin, "Come on up, I'll carry you back."

Xiao Chengjin raised his eyebrows and thought secretly: Xiaofeng is becoming more and more sensible.

After watching Xiao Chengjin being carried away by the little phoenix, the ministers left the Golden Palace one after another.

The ministers thought of the vacant position of prime minister, and gathered in groups of three or five to discuss in low voices.

"Who do you think has the best chance of taking over the position of Prime Minister?"

"It should be Master Fu!"

"Yes, considering his qualifications and achievements, Sir Fu really has the potential to take over the position of Prime Minister."

......

Fu Yunheng, who was walking in front, listened to the discussions behind him and smiled.

You all guessed wrong!

After the new emperor's enthronement ceremony, I will retire and return home.

Moreover, the emperor has already agreed.

As for the position of prime minister, of course the emperor has the final say.

Little did they know that after Fu Yunheng proposed to retire and return home, Xiao Chengjin decided to abolish the post of prime minister.

On the street.

After General Chu and others entered the capital, the people bowed and greeted them.

General Chu smiled and nodded in response.

Ning Jinghuai rode his horse all the way to the road that General Chu had to take to enter the palace and waited in advance.

To this end, he deliberately looked for a road section with fewer people.

At this moment, Ning Jinghuai was extremely nervous.

I hope my father-in-law and brother-in-law won’t make things too difficult for me.

After a tense wait, Ning Jinghuai finally saw his father-in-law and brother-in-law appear on the street.

He straightened his appearance and facial expression and walked to the center of the street.

General Chu and his son saw Ning Jinghuai in the middle of the road from afar and frowned slightly.

This guy, is he looking for trouble?

Chu Haoxuan vaguely realized that the person blocking the road was Ning Jinghuai.

He complained in his heart: This guy must be the coward from the Duke's Mansion.

By the way, my mother mentioned something about him and my sister in her last letter.

This coward actually dared to set his sights on his sister. Just get ready to be beaten!

At this time, the father and son were still unaware of the imperial decree granting the marriage...

When General Chu and his son rode their horses to about fifty meters in front of Ning Jinghuai, they had already confirmed that the person blocking the road was Ning Jinghuai.

The father and son looked at each other and smiled wickedly.

General Chu whispered, "Son, this kid is looking for trouble. Beat him up."

"Yes, father." Chu Haoxuan curled his lips.

When General Chu and his son were about ten meters away from him, Ning Jinghuai bowed with a smile and said, "My son-in-law greets my father-in-law."

"Jing Huai has met my uncle."

I'm so "well-behaved" and will definitely leave a good impression on you.

General Chu and his son were stunned when they saw Ning Jinghuai smiling.

Father-in-law, brother-in-law?

Isn’t it a bit early for this kid to shout?

Besides, who agreed to let you marry my Yan'er?

You little brat, you really deserve a beating.

Chu Haoxuan pretended to dismount and beat Ning Jinghuai...

Ning Jinghuai looked at the angry father and son and said meaningfully, "Father-in-law, the Emperor has already issued an imperial decree granting marriage to my son-in-law and Yan'er."

Our marriage was arranged by the Emperor.

Thinking of this, Ning Jinghuai was secretly happy.

General Chu looked at Ning Jinghuai's smug expression and knew exactly what he was thinking.

Good boy, how dare you challenge me?

Just wait, I'll break your legs.

He raised his hand to stop Chu Haoxuan from dismounting, "Son, let's go to the palace to see the emperor first."

"Yes, father."

Chu Haoxuan secretly thought: Let this coward be proud for a while.

Even if there is an imperial decree granting marriage, it won’t stop me from beating you.

General Chu coughed lightly and said to Ning Jinghuai in a gentle tone: "My dear son-in-law, we still have to go to the palace to see the emperor. You should go back home first!"

Ning Jinghuai looked at his "kind-looking" father-in-law and said in a servile manner, "I, your son-in-law, respectfully bid you farewell, father-in-law."

"Jinghuai respectfully sends my brother-in-law off." After Ning Jinghuai finished speaking, he quickly made way.

General Chu: “…”

Actually, this guy doesn't seem that annoying.

Just too cowardly.

Before Chu Haoxuan rode away, he gave Ning Jinghuai a look that said, "Wait for me."

Ning Jinghuai: “…”

Brother-in-law, you're almost there.

I have Yan'er to protect me, so I'm not afraid of you!

After Ning Jinghuai watched General Chu and others leave, he rode his horse back home with a smug look on his face.

Haha, it’s easy to deal with my father-in-law.

General Chu couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion as he thought about his daughter who was about to get married.

He turned his head to Chu Haoxuan and said, "Son, now that you're back in Beijing, it's time to consider your marriage."

"If there's a girl you like, have your mother ask the official matchmaker to come and propose marriage."

Chu Haoxuan's ears turned slightly red when he heard this.

"In reply to your father, I haven't found a woman I like yet."

General Chu laughed heartily. "Men should get married when they are old enough, and women should get married when they are old enough. It's time for you to get married too."

Chu Haoxuan nodded and said nothing more.

Alas, I don't know if she is married...