The old marquis has returned to the capital, and the Anchang Marquisate is as bustling as if it were New Year's Eve. Everything is ready, just waiting for the old marquis's return. The old lady is delighted, and everyone in the house has been rewarded.
The emperor was going to hold a celebration banquet for the old marquis and others, so he probably wouldn't be back before midnight, so he asked the soldiers to send the things they brought back back to the Anchang Marquis' Mansion first.
Linlang has been hearing the old lady and Mrs. Song talking about the old marquis these days. She is finally going to meet her grandfather and is looking forward to it.
Amu had met the old marquis several times when he was young. He was somewhat similar to Su Nanting now, but he was taller and more burly, giving people the feeling that he was born for the battlefield.
Such a heroic figure is awe-inspiring.
He remembered that when he was sent to Northern Qi as a hostage, the old marquis came to see him when he passed through the northern gate, his face full of guilt. But the look in the old marquis's eyes told him that he would definitely take him back in a grand manner.
Unfortunately, he never got to wait for that day.
Amu doesn't blame anyone, but only blames Jingchao for being too weak. When a country is rich, its people are strong. When a country is weak, it is the people who suffer.
The emperor went to greet the old marquis in person, so the women of the Anchang Marquisate could not go. Amu booked a private room on the second floor of the teahouse facing the street. The whole family went to the teahouse early and waited for the team to enter the city.
Yier didn't sleep today after eating, and looked around with his eyes wide open.
Song smiled and said, "It's because I know my great-grandfather is coming back, so I won't sleep anymore."
Yier smiled, stretched out her little hands, and pouted her little mouth, as if she was talking to Song.
The old lady said cheerfully, "Look at this little idiot, he's talking to grandma. Even though he's small, he can understand."
A few days ago, after receiving the news that the old marquis would soon arrive in the capital, the old lady's mood became better and she smiled at everyone.
Linlang could see that the old lady still had feelings for the old marquis, but unfortunately she didn't know how to handle the relationship between husband and wife when she was young, which made the relationship a little awkward.
Later, when she saw her son and daughter-in-law getting along, and now seeing how Linlang and Amu get along, she may have understood a lot in her heart.
I guess the old marquis would be surprised to see such a big change in his wife when he returns home. I hope they can live in harmony in their old age. After all, a husband and wife are companions in old age.
Mo'er ran over and talked to Yi'er. Seeing that Yi'er was getting more handsome day by day, Mo'er felt relieved. He no longer worried that Yi'er was ugly and couldn't find a wife, and would be despised by others.
Rong Bowen and Rong Yi were drinking tea on the side. A Mu took out military chess and started playing with the father and son.
From the moment the emperor's guard of honor left the city gate until the afternoon, the old marquis and his team finally entered the capital. The streets were already filled with ordinary people standing on both sides, all of them coming to welcome the heroes back to the capital.
Linlang immediately spotted her grandfather, with his white hair, on horseback. He was a burly figure, a man of great strength. Having spent so many years in Beiguan, his skin was much darker and rougher than that of the people in the capital, but he looked very energetic. If it weren't for his white hair, he wouldn't have looked like a man in his sixties.
Turning around, Linlang saw tears in the eyes of the old lady standing next to her.
Looking at the team in the distance, the old marquis and Su Jinrui noticed their gaze and looked over. Seeing Linlang and others, Su Jinrui waved to them.
The old marquis's bright eyes swept over the old lady and Mrs. Song, and finally stopped at Linlang and Amu, and nodded.
The moment their eyes met, Linlang's nose suddenly felt sore and her eyes became moist.
Ah Mu stood his son up to face the old marquis and Su Jinrui, "Son, your great-grandfather and uncle are back."
Yier's black eyes rolled around. He was still too young to see that far, but when he heard the cheers of the people downstairs, he started to giggle.
It was only a quick glance as the troops quickly passed by, following the emperor's guard of honor into the imperial city. Along the way, the common people gave the soldiers meat, chickens, ducks, geese, etc. from their own homes, and shouted slogans welcoming the heroes home, which was very exciting.
Mo'er stood in front of the window, excitedly cheering along with the people downstairs.
Linlang looked at the three carriages in the team, which should contain the three captured princes of Northern Qi.
The troops marched for a long time, but the people were still reluctant to leave. This victory was a turning point for the Jing Dynasty, giving the people great hope. After being oppressed by the Northern Qi for so many years, they finally got their revenge, and the people celebrated in the streets with singing and dancing.
The old lady and Mrs. Song were very happy. They waited until most of the people below had left before taking their family back to the Anchang Marquis' Mansion.
After a peaceful dinner, the family sat together. Amu and Linlang prepared to wait for the old marquis and Su Jinrui to return home.
The old lady asked Ah Mu to take Lin Lang and Yi Er to rest. "Wait until the time is almost up before getting up. Ah Mu, take Lin Lang and Yi Er back to sleep for a while. Mo Er should also go and rest. Don't wait here any longer."
Song also said, "Go, get some sleep and come back. According to the current situation, your grandfather and your eldest brother will not be able to come back in the middle of the night."
Amu took Linlang and Yier back to his yard. Linlang thought she couldn't sleep, but she fell asleep while hugging her son.
After being gently awakened by Amu, Linlang put on her clothes. Yier also woke up and went to greet his great-grandfather.
The family of three came to the main courtyard. Mo'er had arrived long ago. He was dressed smartly and sat obediently next to the old lady.
Song came over to pick up Yi'er, "The palace banquet has ended, the old marquis and your eldest brother will be back soon."
As soon as he finished speaking, the servant who was guarding the front came to report, "Old Madam, Madam, Young Master and Young Miss, the old Marquis and the eldest son are back."
The old lady stood up suddenly, and Mo'er quickly supported her, "Old lady, please go slowly."
The family hurried out of the main courtyard and headed to the gatehouse to greet them. Unexpectedly, as soon as they walked out of the main courtyard, they ran into the old marquis and Su Jinrui who were walking towards them.
I could smell alcohol from a long distance away. It seemed that the old marquis and Su Jinrui had been toasted quite a few times tonight.
"I respectfully welcome the old marquis back to the mansion."
The old lady knelt and saluted, and Song followed suit, "Your daughter-in-law respectfully welcomes the old marquis back to the mansion."
"Granddaughter Linlang has met grandfather."
"Grandson-in-law Xiao Yushu meets grandfather and welcomes you home."
Mo Er raised his hand and saluted, "Junior greets the old marquis, congratulations on your great victory."
The old marquis drank a lot of wine, but he was still a little tipsy. He hadn't seen his wife for seven years and found that she had also aged. The death of his two sons on the battlefield was a heartbreaking pain for his wife. He had not protected his two sons well, and he felt sorry for his wife.
The old marquis stepped forward and helped the old lady up. "You've suffered so much over the years."
"I am not suffering. The old marquis has been at the border for seven years. You have suffered more." The old lady's eyes were red. It was the first time in so many years that the old marquis was so gentle to her.
Looking at the tears flashing in his wife's eyes, the old marquis suddenly realized that because of the hatred in his heart, he had neglected a lot over the years, including his wife and children and grandchildren.
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