Chapter 132: Su Huaiyuan Meets the Emperor
The tenth day of August.
Su Huaiyuan returned to Beijing.
Early in the morning, all the Su family members got up, dressed neatly, and looked very happy.
Last night, Su Huaiyuan sent a close confidant to deliver a letter, saying that according to the rules and procedures, he had to go to the palace to meet the emperor first and report military intelligence and military affairs before he could return home. According to the time, it would probably be evening.
Despite this, Mrs. Su still went to the kitchen early in the morning and personally took care of even the smallest matter, such as a bowl of soup.
The couple have been separated for so long, and finally they are back. Thinking about the grievances and hardships they have suffered over the years, and looking at their arm which is still in a sling and has not yet healed, they can't help but want to cry.
Fortunately, Su Huaiyuan said in the letter that this time he would ask the emperor for permission to stay in the capital for a period of time. If he could make some arrangements, he should be able to stay for a long time as long as there is no war.
Now that the war has been won, the enemy will need to rest and recuperate for a few years.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Su felt very happy and washed her hands to make the soup herself.
Yu Shengsheng also received the news early in the morning, and she was also somewhat looking forward to it.
Since she returned to the Su family, she had spent less than half a month with Su Huaiyuan, and then left Beijing in a hurry.
But Yu Shengsheng could feel that his love for his daughter was different from that of Mrs. Su.
She didn't understand it at that time, and didn't think about it carefully. Later, she realized that Mrs. Su's kindness to her was mostly just words, while Su Huaiyuan's kindness to her was rarely expressed in words, but it was put into practice.
Yu Shengsheng still remembers that Su Huaiyuan took her out of town to fly kites the next day because she saw a father and his child buying a kite on the street. Perhaps the desire in his eyes was too obvious, although she did not say it.
Her heart was filled with emotion and she couldn't sleep in the middle of the night. Her eyes were wet with excitement and she silently told the little self in her heart countless times that she also had a father who loved her.
"Miss," Jin Baobao's voice brought her back to her thoughts.
"I went to the kitchen and met Mrs. Su. She told you to remember to come over for dinner in the evening."
Yu Shengsheng nodded.
Nanny Zhou sighed inwardly. This lady was really something. Such an important matter was known to everyone in the mansion, but she didn't even bother to come and tell everyone in person. It was only when she met Baobao by chance that she asked the young lady to come over for dinner.
It is really clear at a glance whether someone is attentive and truly loves you.
Yu Shengsheng doesn’t care whether Mrs. Su loves her or not, and she has no feelings about it.
After thinking for a while, he picked up his brush and drew a small picture.
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Su Huaiyuan returned to Beijing with a team of personal guards, looking exhausted. He did not mention the specific time in the letter, and also told his family not to make too much noise and just wait at home. Therefore, the Su family did not send anyone to pick him up.
All the way to the palace gate, reporting to each level.
While he was waiting, the prince happened to arrive. When the prince saw him, he was surprised and happy.
"General Su, I was so happy to hear that you won a great victory that I took Yanshu out to drink all night. I wonder if the general is in good health?"
Su Huaiyuan quickly greeted him: "Thank you, Your Highness. Everything is fine."
"Let's go. I also want to pay my respects to my father. You go with me."
"this……"
"It's okay. Father is waiting for you too. He will definitely approve it."
The prince was enthusiastic, and his smile was gentle and sincere. Su Huaiyuan could not refuse and went with him.
Along the way, the prince asked about matters at the border and indirectly praised Su Yanshu, which made Su Huaiyuan in a very good mood.
Halfway through the journey, a messenger came and said, "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, General Su, the Emperor has said that you should go to the Shangshufang to report."
Su Huaiyuan was delighted: "Thank you."
"Look, I said, father will definitely agree," he changed the subject, "General, you have made great contributions in this victory. You have used your military merits to exchange Yu Shengsheng for the title of princess. I admire you. Yu Shengsheng is an orphan, and it is a blessing for her to be taken care of by the Su family."
Su Huaiyuan paused, and the smile on his face froze in an instant.
Using military merit to exchange Shengsheng for the title of princess? When did it happen?
He didn't have any. He had other uses for his military merits and had already planned them out. How could he...
The prince observed his expression and understood what he meant when he saw him like this.
I am becoming more and more certain that Yu Shengsheng’s affairs are probably related to Fu Qingyin.
Fu Qingyin is so bold that he actually dares to do this!
And Yu Shengsheng, when did she hook up with Fu Qingyin? She didn't even tell him.
The prince was annoyed in his heart, but his face was calm: "What's wrong with the general?"
Su Huaiyuan recovered and smiled, "Your Highness, I just thought that I haven't been home for a long time and haven't seen my family and Shengsheng, so I was a little distracted. Shengsheng is a pitiful child. Since she is an orphan and the Su family has agreed to take her in, they should take good care of her. With the title of a princess, I am not afraid of you laughing at me. When she marries into her husband's family in the future, she will not be bullied."
The prince nodded, full of admiration: "The general is thoughtful."
When the prince went to the Shangshufang to pay his respects to the emperor, he discovered that Fu Qingyin was also there.
As soon as the prince saw his red clothes, he became furious.
"The commander is here too? You seem to be quite free lately, and you often go to the palace."
Fu Qingyin said nonchalantly: "The Red Dragon Guards are following the emperor's orders. It is their duty. It would be a good thing if I had some free time. If I were busy all day, the whole court would be worried."
His eyes wandered, and without waiting for the prince's response, he said directly to Su Huaiyuan: "General Su has won a great victory. I would like to congratulate you on this."
How could Su Huaiyuan dare to provoke this killer? He quickly returned the greeting: "I dare not. Thank you, Commander. It is my duty."
The emperor nodded in satisfaction: "Su Qing, you have done a good job. You have made great contributions to this great victory. I must reward you well. What do you want? Tell me."
Su Huaiyuan bowed his head and said, "I dare not take credit for this victory. This victory is not the result of my own efforts. It is the result of the concerted efforts of all the soldiers in the army. I am grateful for the emperor's grace and dare not slack off even a little bit."
The emperor stared at him for a long while with a blank expression and a sharp gaze. Then he slowly revealed a meaningful smile: "Su Qing, I am very happy. How about this? On August 15th, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, you are allowed to bring your family to the palace and drink with me."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will obey your order."
The emperor waved his hand and said, "Stand up. You have been traveling a long way and haven't been home for a long time. Go back and have a good rest and reunite with your family."
Is that it?
It was actually far from what Su Huaiyuan had imagined.
"Yes, I will take my leave."
He lowered his head and walked out of the palace slowly. He no longer felt the expectation and joy he had when he first came.
The emperor asked the prince, "I asked you to read the books of sages in the East Palace a few days ago. Did you understand them all?"
The prince said respectfully, "Father, I have kept your teachings in mind and studied hard. I also copied scriptures at night. This morning, I sent them to Qingjue Temple outside the city to pray for your father and mother."
The emperor smiled and said, "I am very pleased that you have such a heart. Go and see your mother. She has been busy with the Mid-Autumn Festival these days. You should share her worries."
"Yes, I will take my leave."
The prince lowered his head and walked away, glancing at Fu Qingyin from the corner of his eye. This guy didn't move at all and had no intention of leaving at all.
I don’t know what to say to my father!
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