Chapter 692 Return to Beijing
Zhao Yunxuan couldn't help but shout, "Master!"
He took a few quick steps forward, his eyes filled with anticipation.
Master Yunhua did not look back, but walked away with the Taoist priest with a smile.
At some point, Hu Xiner had already forced herself to get off the carriage, with the little baby wrapped tightly in a swaddling cloth.
He opened his pure eyes and looked at the world in confusion, not knowing that just now, two of his blood relatives had died.
Yin Li didn't feel much about this scene. He looked at Zhao Yunxuan's moved expression, and was secretly surprised. But he sneered: "Isn't your master the same master from before? What's his relationship with Monk Yunhua? Don't just call someone with a high level of cultivation your master."
Zhao Yunxuan still had a look of disappointment on his face. After a moment of silence, he said, "I don't know why. I just feel that his aura is very similar to Master's."
Yin Li's eyebrows moved slightly.
Previously in Yunhua Temple, the jade pendant on Hu Xiner caught the monk's attention.
And that jade pendant was given to Zhao Yunxuan by his master.
Is there any relationship between these two people?
This time the prince's men were completely wiped out, but the people did not feel happy about the victory. They just crossed the Ding River overnight and headed towards the capital.
The towering city wall stood in front of them. The couple, holding their child in their arms, were in the carriage and could only sigh at the cruel fate.
After many twists and turns, they are still the only two couples left in this world, facing the unknown future together.
At first, the road to Beijing was relatively smooth, but halfway through, the road became bustling, probably because everyone had received the news.
"Master Zhao is back!"
"Oh, it's the Divine Might Army. Could it be that Lord Zhao really has found the elixir?"
Peddlers crowded the roadside to watch the fun, or took the opportunity to sell items such as flower petal handkerchiefs.
In the attics on both sides, the maids and young ladies were secretly looking out through the windows. It is said that young people admire each other. Who wouldn’t want to have a romantic love affair with a talented man and a beautiful woman when they are young?
Due to the popularity of comics, the customs in the capital have become more open than before, and even a trend of being obsessed with looks has emerged.
Many people imitate the dressing styles in comics and emulate the fairy-like look.
The appearance of fragile faces like Zhao Yunxuan has injected fresh vitality into this trend.
Although he did not appear for long, and was only seen briefly before leaving the city.
However, that handsome face has been deeply imprinted in the hearts of those who are obsessed with looks.
Now the young master of the Lu family is married, and no one knows where he has gone to live the life of a fairy couple with his wife.
The appearance of Mr. Zhao made many young ladies fall in love with him, and some even proposed to name him the new most handsome man in the capital.
He rode in front, passing through the streets and alleys without looking around. Sachets and handkerchiefs were thrown at him from time to time, and soon they were scattered all over the road.
"Zhao Lang, Zhao Lang! Crazy for you!" Someone shouted, and then a three-meter-long red banner was unfolded above the attic, creating quite a sensation.
Under such circumstances, no one noticed that there were two carriages behind Zhao Lang.
However, not everyone's eyes were fixed on Zhao Yunxuan's face.
General Xuanyuan stood in the room with his hands behind his back. Hearing the shouts outside, he couldn't help but frown. "The Emperor personally sent Lord Zhao out of the capital to search for the elixir of life, and now they've returned so quickly. Regardless of the results, it's a significant event for the country. It's ridiculous that these women only have their eyes on Lord Zhao's face!"
Now that Duke Xuanyuan has regained control of the military power, he is full of vigor and ambition in the eyes of others, but he has been a general for many years and naturally knows how serious it is.
In the past, he had no soldiers under his command, and although he could only be regarded as an idle general with a name but no real power, as long as he acted prudently, he would not be feared by others. But now he has multiple prestiges and military power in his hands. If he makes a wrong step, he will be doomed.
Therefore, Duke Xuanyuan had to observe the situation in the court, and Zhao Yunxuan, the dark horse who suddenly emerged, became his main focus.
Behind Duke Xuanyuan, two women were sitting at the table. They were the Duke's wife and Xuanyuan Huili, who had not been seen for a long time.
All I could hear was the Duke's wife complaining, "It's all those immoral comics that have made the world what it is today!"
Xuanyuan Huili took a sip of tea and slowly walked to the window. She looked at the man riding a tall horse in the street, her eyes showing a hint of admiration. "If it weren't for the strong support of the eldest princess, the world wouldn't have fallen to this point."
When Xuanyuan Guofeng heard the eldest princess's name, he frowned but didn't say anything else.
Given his current status, he cannot make irresponsible remarks about the royal family.
Xuanyuan Huili lowered her voice and spoke softly, "I heard that Lord Zhao returned from training with his hair uncut. I'm sure he would look down on the superficial behavior of women these days. He's just a rookie, yet His Majesty has given him such high esteem. If he could serve under my father, he would surely become a great general."
She thought her words were subtle and clever, but Duke Xuanyuan frowned upon hearing them. "What do you mean by 'hands' or 'subordinates'? We all serve in the court together. All we need to do is get along harmoniously and get things done together."
He then changed the subject, his words tinged with reproach: "You are just a little girl. You should either stay in your boudoir and concentrate on embroidering and reading, or find a husband and settle down as soon as possible. Don't just want to stir up trouble all day long."
Xuanyuan Huili hadn't expected such accusations from her father, and tears welled up in her eyes. "Father, I'm your biological daughter. Why are you willing to tolerate other women's achievements and even allow the eldest princess to interfere in government affairs, but insist on forcing me to remain confined to my boudoir? Is it my fate to marry someone I have no feelings for? Do I have to enter into an arranged marriage just for you?"
Duke Xuanyuan couldn't stand her sobbing and wailing, and he couldn't help but lower his voice and scold her, "When did I ever ask you to arrange a marriage? You said if you couldn't marry Lu Yunjue, you'd stay in the mansion and become a nun. Didn't I agree to your request? I even built you a Buddhist temple. But you don't worship Buddha or read books all day long, but instead you form a clique and engage in self-interested activities in that temple."
It turned out that although Xuanyuan Huili was restricted from traveling, she was not at peace at all in the Duke's Mansion. After Duke Xuanyuan regained power, many people wanted to take refuge in the Duke's Mansion.
However, Duke Xuanyuan rejected all of them, stating that he only wanted to be a loyal minister.
A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. If its wings are too big, they will be broken.
He understood this principle, but the Duke's wife and the second young lady might not understand it!
Xuanyuan Huili actually secretly passed notes to contact those people.
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