Chapter 553 Entering Beijing
Three days later, Lin Changning carefully explained the precautions for the journey to Wei Shao. Among her group of people, only Wei Shao was second only to her in martial arts, and the two of them cooperated exceptionally well on the battlefield.
As for the person, back then, three commanders competed for Wei Shao, but Wei Shao refused to go, showing his unwavering loyalty to her. Now that they are about to enter the capital, Wei Shao is capable and loyal, so Lin Changning is happy to help him.
If nothing unexpected happens, Wei Shao will be properly settled by his father once he enters the capital. At best, he will become a bodyguard serving the emperor, with the power to speak directly to the emperor. Even if he is not so fortunate, he will still be assigned to the capital's guards.
Wei Shao's accumulated merits on the battlefield, coupled with his escort of the princess to the capital, are enough for him to obtain the position of Assistant Commander. Lin Changning's arrival in the capital also means that she has her own people in the Imperial Guard.
As for the remaining key positions, Lao Qin, Lao Zhao, and Lao Qian are all familiar with them. Second Brother is currently injured and his position is pending, but it certainly won't be low-ranking.
These people had all fought their way into the capital, and since they had a good relationship, they would naturally become allies in the capital.
After careful consideration and having given Wei Shao a general explanation, Lin Changning, along with Mr. Zheng and his family, prepared to send the person to the capital.
Since Lin's mother had never experienced the intricacies of life in the capital, Mr. Zheng had to accompany her on this trip. Wei Shao was another safety net that Lin Changning had planted in the capital.
Wei Shao nodded, listening to Lin Changning explain things to him in detail, then turned to look at Mr. Zheng beside him with a respectful expression.
Having been in the Lin family for so long, he had naturally heard of Mr. Zheng and knew that he was the strategist that Lin Changning had prepared for the Lin family: "Greetings, Mr. Zheng. I will escort everyone to the capital along the way. If there is anything inappropriate along the way, I hope Mr. Zheng will give me some pointers."
Mr. Zheng slightly turned aside to avoid Wei Shao's bow: "Lord Wei, you are too kind. The Lin family treats me as an honored guest, and it is only right that I, Zheng, help the Lin family solve their problems."
After the two met, Lin Changning noticed that it was getting late, so he stood up and straightened his clothes: "It's getting late to leave, let's go now."
As he spoke, he led the two of them outside. Once outside, they saw boxes and trunks being piled onto the carriage. Lin Erge directed the servants while helping Lin's mother and the two women onto the carriage.
Several children were playing and laughing at the doorway under the watchful eyes of the maids.
Er Ya saw Lin Changning first, her eyes lit up, and she pounced on him like a child.
Remembering that her sixth uncle was still injured, she stopped abruptly after running up to Lin Changning, tilting her head back and looking at Lin Changning expectantly.
"Uncle, uncle, we're going to the capital! When are you and Aunt Yue'er coming? Er Ya will miss you!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Daya nodded vigorously: "Daya will miss you too, Uncle."
Xi'er was much more poised and polite than the two young girls. Standing in front of Lin Changning, she looked at him with adoring eyes, clenched her fists, and respectfully bowed: "Xi'er greets Uncle. How are you, Uncle? How have you been feeling these past few days?"
Lin Changning looked at the three little children, smiled with his eyebrows curved, patted the children's heads a few times, and flicked Lin Xi, who was pretending to be a little adult, on the forehead: "Uncle is fine. Aunt and Yue'er were frightened a few days ago and need to recuperate for a while, but Uncle will go to the capital to find you soon."
Lin Xi touched her forehead, which was a little sore from being flicked, and grinned at Lin Changning, saying cheerfully, "Then Xi'er will take her two younger sisters to wait for Uncle in the capital. Xi'er promises to take good care of her two younger sisters and will also urge them to do their homework."
Er Ya looked at Lin Xi with a somewhat resigned expression: "Brother! Can't you just do your own homework? Why are you making me and Daya do it?"
Lin Changning pinched Er Ya's little face: "You naughty boy, I'm doing this for your own good. You still need to do your homework. Your uncle will check it when he goes to the capital!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Changning saw his second brother from the Lin family walking slowly towards him.
"elder brother."
Lin Erge smiled gently at Lin Changning: "It's almost all packed. Go say goodbye to Mother. Your brothers and sisters-in-law are waiting for you and your sister-in-law in the capital."
Lin Changning nodded and turned to look at his second brother, Lin Erge: "Alright, Mr. Zheng and A Shao will go to the capital with you. If you encounter any difficulties, you can ask Mr. Zheng first. If there is an emergency, you can ask A Shao to find Mingxiu and Mingde."
Lin Erge nodded, indicating that he understood, and on the other hand, he couldn't help but sigh that Changning was becoming more and more meticulous in doing things.
Although he knew Li Mingde and Li Mingxiu, if something were to happen to him after he became a commoner and was harassed by others, he might not be able to see them again.
Wei Shao, on the other hand, is an official, so his position might be easier than Wei Shao's. If there were any urgent matters, Wei Shao might be able to look after Wei Shao.
"Then I'll leave the journey to Mr. Zheng and Commander Wei."
Lin Erge looked at the two of them quite seriously.
"You're too kind, Second Master."
"Second Master, you're too kind to me."
After the three finished speaking, they walked together toward the convoy.
Lin Changning walked at the front, and when they were almost at the carriage, the curtain suddenly opened, revealing Lin's mother's kind face: "Sixth Brother?"
Lin Changning approached her mother with gentle eyes and brows. Her mother looked at her daughter, who was now much taller than her, as she leaned out of the carriage and slowly stroked her daughter's face: "Your mother and your brother will go to the capital first. You stay home and recover from your injuries. Take good care of Shu'er and Yue'er. We will all be waiting for you in the capital."
Lin Changning pressed his face against his mother's warm hand: "Okay, Mother."
After exchanging a few more words with his sister-in-law, Lin Changning turned and mounted his horse, leading the Lin family's caravan toward the Prince's mansion.
After rejoining the guards of the Prince's residence, Lin Changning trotted his horse toward the Princess's carriage. Li Minghua's beautiful face peeked out from the spacious and magnificent carriage, and she waved to Lin Changning, who was riding his horse, and said, "Brother-in-law! Mother and I are here!"
Before he could finish speaking, the princess slapped him on the shoulder: "Why are you still so impetuous? Can't you learn from your elder sister and be more dignified!"
Li Minghua pouted and silently withdrew her hand, then turned to open the curtain after making way for her mother.
Lin Changning dismounted and bowed to the princess before saying, "Mother, please be careful on your journey. If anything happens, please send a message to the post stations along the way, and I will get there as soon as possible."
The princess smiled gently at Lin Changning: "Don't worry, there are so many guards, nothing will happen. But you, you're still injured and have to take care of several wounded. Don't overwork yourself. Your mother and the others are here in the capital, so you can rest assured, Xiao Liu."
Li Mingde rode his horse to Lin Changning's side and patted him on the back: "I'm also in the capital. Mingxiu and I will help take care of your family. Don't worry. Alright, Xiao Liu, Shu'er and Lao Er are in your care..."
Lin Changning spoke a few more words with the two men, and after seeing the group off to the capital, he watched the caravan depart from afar before turning his horse around and heading towards Taiyuan.
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