Liu Hao got off the carriage carrying Nangong Jiu and waved goodbye to everyone.
"Everyone go back. I hope to come back after the New Year and see everyone living a better life!"
After a reluctant farewell, the group slowly left under the gaze of the people and ministers.
When they arrived at the Shili Pavilion outside the city, Taoist Qingchen and his disciples said goodbye and left first.
Watching the master and disciple flying away on their swords, Nangong Jiu yawned and dozed off while leaning against Nangong Yunxue.
Eat, drink, play and stop along the way.
At dusk on the ninth day of the eleventh month, we finally arrived at the gate of the capital.
Eunuch Wei and Uncle Xi, as well as Nangong Honglie's family, who were waiting here, all came forward.
It's so kind to ask about your well-being.
Chu Ruoyan even held the hands of General Chu and Chu Ruofeng, crying and laughing.
"Dad, brother, I finally got you back!"
General Chu whispered, "This is all thanks to Jiuer!
Otherwise, I would still be lying in bed, unable to move, and might not even be able to see you for the last time."
He said this and waved his fist.
“I am now in good health and can eat and sleep well.
Moreover, it was very fun to follow them on the trip back home.
I figured it out, what Xueer said was right.
I will ask the emperor for a favor someday and try to return to Beijing to live for a few months every year.
In that case, let Xier find a family to marry in the capital. After all, the Chu family has its roots in the capital."
Chu Ruoyan was overjoyed: "If that's the case, we can meet often!"
Nangong Jiu was extremely happy. He kissed each of the family members who came to greet him, and then ran to Eunuch Wei and Xi Bo.
She raised her little head and looked at the two of them with a smile, as if saying: Haven't you welcomed this princess yet?
Eunuch Wei and Xi Bo were so happy that they hurriedly bowed and saluted: "Welcome the princess back to the capital!"
Nangong Jiu raised his hand in a serious manner.
"Princess, can you walk now?"
Nangong Jiu twisted his body proudly.
Eunuch Wei hurriedly passed on the message: "The emperor said that it is getting dark, everyone should go back to the house and rest, and then go to the palace early tomorrow."
General's Mansion.
The two groups separated at a fork in the road. Liu Hao went to the palace, and the two families returned to the general's mansion together.
After happily having dinner and chatting about their lives over the years, General Chu and his family said goodbye and returned to the Chu Mansion.
Nangong Yunxue and her daughter returned to Ruixueyuan surrounded by their family.
The eldest sister-in-law Xu Feiyan and the second sister-in-law Zhou Yuyao held Nangong Yunxue's hands affectionately.
"Sister, you've been away from home for so long, and you're finally back.
Your Ruixue Courtyard is cleaned by the servants every day, and they tidied it up again yesterday, so you can live here without worry."
"Thank you, sisters-in-law!"
"We are a family, it would be awkward to say thank you."
Nangong Yunxue asked someone to move out the things they brought back.
"This is a local specialty of Xiyue. Come and try it."
Nangong Jiu selected two soft dishes from the many foods and placed them in front of the old man and the old lady: "Piggy, seven!"
The old man and the old lady smiled with wrinkles on their faces: "Our little Jiuer has grown up, can walk, and can even bring food to our great-grandfather.
Come, tell your great-grandfather, did you have fun playing outside? "
"Cassie!"
"Okay, okay, Jiuer is happy. Do you miss your great-grandfather?"
The word "want" kept gurgling in his throat for a long time but couldn't come out. Nangong Jiu was so angry that he reached out and touched his throat.
Only then did I say it smoothly.
"think!"
The old lady happily picked up the little guy and said, "Oh, my dear little Jiu'er, this word is clear."
Nangong Jiu laughed “hehe”.
Xiao Wang lay aside and complained.
"Your Majesty, you cheated, and the old lady was happy for nothing."
"As long as Great-Grandma is happy, what's wrong with cheating? Not only am I cheating today, I plan to cheat all the time until I can speak again."
Seeing that Nangong Jiu could walk and jump, Nangong Rui and his siblings happily invited him.
"Sister, can we take you out to play?"
Nangong Jiu looked at Nangong Yunxue: "Mom, play!"
Nangong Yunxue was pleasantly surprised: "Look how happy you are, even your words are clear. Okay, go play, be careful not to fall."
"Um!"
Nangong Rui, like a little adult, hurriedly assured: "Don't worry, aunt, we promise not to let your sister fall."
When it comes to playing, Xiao Wang follows the kids closely and is more active than anyone else.
Nangong Honglie watched the children walk away, then looked at Nangong Yunxue.
"The Emperor specifically called me into the Imperial Study yesterday and said that he would wait for you to return and choose a good day to arrange your wedding."
Nangong Yunxue blushed slightly and nodded firmly to her family: "It's all up to my parents!"
"Have you decided?"
"Well, it's decided!
During these few months of getting along, His Highness has been very caring and attentive to me. I feel that he truly wants to spend his life with me.
I feel very comfortable with him and want to be with him forever."
"That's good!" Nangong Honglie's face was full of relief.
Chu Ruoyan patted Nangong Yunxue's hand and said, "After you left, Feiyan and Yuyao started to rush in and out, preparing your dowry."
Nangong Yunxue's eyes were red.
"Thank you, sisters-in-law. Not only did you not despise us mother and daughter for being a burden, but you also always considered us. Xue'er has no way to repay you."
Xu Feiyan scolded, "Sister, don't say such things again.
We are a family connected by blood and share the same honor and disgrace. We should do something for each other."
"Yes, sister, what are we doing? If it weren't for you and your daughter, the grass on our graves would have grown so high.
So, we are one family and we don’t have to worry about these things.”
Nangong Yunxue nodded with tears in her eyes.
"What the two sisters-in-law said is true. We are a family and we must help each other in the future."
Imperial study.
Liu Hao went directly to the imperial study to pay his respects to his father.
Emperor Dongling was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling.
"Well, you've done something great this time that will go down in history. If our ancestors knew about this, they would surely rest in peace."
Liu Hao spoke frankly, "Father, the greatest credit belongs to Jiuer. It can be said that she was the one who facilitated Xiyue's submission to Dongling."
"Yes, Father knows!
Jiu'er likes money and treasures. Father has prepared two large boxes of silver and some nice treasures as rewards for her tomorrow."
Liu Hao laughed and said, "Jiu'er is probably the richest person in the world."
"Oh? Could it be that she took over the Xiyue Palace?"
"No, I intend to use the property of the Xiyue Palace to help the local people and improve their living conditions.
She went to the desert to gain experience and defeated a man-eating monster. She heard that the monster's lair was full of gold and rare treasures.
Oh, and she also robbed the Emperor of Southern Jin, and used the silver she robbed to help the people of Southern Jin who were suffering from the disaster."
"What she earned was earned through her own ability. The reward from the Emperor is another matter."
The father and son were chatting happily when Nanny Chen from Kunning Palace came to invite them.
Emperor Dongling stood up.
"Let's go. Your mother has been busy all day. Let's go and see what has been prepared."
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