Chapter 620 Emperor Xuan Jing is a Really Good Emperor
October in the outer city of the exile colony was bustling with activity.
Looking around, I see smiling faces everywhere and prosperity everywhere.
This year's rice harvest is a bumper one. The Su family has just stored the rice in the warehouse and can finally have some free time.
We were already in a good mood, and when we received a letter from Tianbao, the whole family was even happier.
In the evening, the sky was filled with colorful clouds. The whole family sat in the yard, enjoying the breeze and the glow of the clouds, happily reading the letter.
"Tianbao said they are all fine, and Grandpa Du is in good health and as energetic as he has been for decades. He can cause chaos wherever he goes." The person in charge of reading the letter was Su An. He, Bai Kui, Big Beard and his party had returned from the southern border for half a month.
"The letter also said that Uncle Changdong was very good, and he was always eager to fight with Grandpa Du, and they would always fight several rounds a day."
"Little Wheat Ear has finally made it onto the wanted list. Even though it's only in the Outer Realm, it's a dream come true. I feel better and curse less."
"They've already left the Human Kingdom. Grandpa Du stole a lot of valuables from the palace before he left, including century-old blood ginseng and top-grade cordyceps... They should have already left the Human border by the time the palace discovered the theft."
Grandma Su couldn't help laughing. "I can tell from the sound of it that this letter was written by Yu'er. If it was written by Tianbao, at most he would just say a few words about where he was and when he would be back. He never speaks in such a humorous and amusing way."
Madam Lu smiled and said, "Yu'er knows Tianbao best. What he wrote must be what Tianbao wanted to say. It's just that Tianbao's personality is such that she is used to being concise and to the point."
After Bing'er married Su An, she also settled down here.
The Baima tribe is in their hometown, and Su An and Bai Yu are secretly taking care of and supporting them, so she feels very relieved.
With no worries in mind, you can naturally stay here and enjoy family life.
Bing'er also giggled beside him, "Brother An, when will my sister and the others come back? I miss them."
"Not so fast." Su An took the letter and patted his wife's head to punish her for not calling him husband yet. "The Xiongnu are plotting against Uncle Broken Blade. Tianbao won't let them have it easy. They are already on their way to the Xiongnu."
Grandpa and grandma looked at each other and laughed.
They were not surprised at all.
The couple Su Da and Su Er were even more unyielding. If Tian Bao was offended, she might not bother to pursue the matter. But if someone else offended someone she cared about, she would chase them to the ends of the earth to vent her anger and seek revenge.
"He's vindictive, just like Changdong." Su Da joked.
Su Er smacked his lips. "I didn't expect Chang Dong to have such a story behind him. No wonder he refused to marry... When he comes back, I'll take him to dig a few more sweet potato kilns!"
"Is this how you comfort people?" He Daxiang rolled her eyes at the man's carefree nature. "Thank goodness Changdong didn't argue with you, otherwise you would have become a punching bag."
Liu Yuelan smiled softly, "Changdong is a proud person. He certainly doesn't like people talking about the past in front of him. When he comes back, you guys shouldn't mention it. Repeatedly opening a wound is painful and itchy."
When his wife spoke, Su Da was the first to speak out, pinching his hand to his mouth to indicate that he was shut up.
The sunset glow gradually fades, but the laughter in the yard still lingers with a faint warmth.
At the end of October, big news came from Changjing.
General Yuan Yao, the protector of the country, returned to Beijing to receive orders. He rejected the emperor's request to stay in Beijing in the court, submitted a letter of resignation, and retired.
The emperor issued an edict to the world, praising the general's numerous military achievements and respecting his unyielding character, and conferred him the title of First-Class Marquis of Wuyong, allowing him to return to his farm and enjoy the court salary.
The weather in Changjing was already cold in October. The general took off his armor and changed into casual clothes. Before leaving the capital, he went to the royal Buddhist temple.
As dusk fell, there was a green lamp in the Buddhist temple and the sound of wooden fish.
The woman, dressed in plain clothes, was worshiping Buddha in front of the hall. Her hair was like frost, her face was old, and her aura was calm and peaceful, without any trace of her former arrogance.
Yuan Yao stood outside the door for a long time before stepping inside. Opposite him was a Bodhisattva with lowered brows, his eyes full of compassion, but the Bodhisattva did not understand emotion.
The aroma of incense in the hall only reflects the coldness of the Buddhist temple.
"Yuan Yao, greetings to the eldest princess." He walked three steps away from the woman, looked at her pious and calm face, and said softly.
The woman slowly opened her eyes and looked sideways, tears flashing in her eyes for a moment and then disappearing.
She put down the hammer and smiled faintly, "The general has returned. I heard he was awarded the title of First-Class Marquis of Martial Bravery. I haven't congratulated you yet."
"How has the princess been these years?"
"Very good. Where's the General?"
"Very good. I have already resigned and will leave Beijing tomorrow."
"In that case, I wish the general a safe journey and a peaceful life."
Their eyes met and they stared at each other.
No need to say more, the meaning is clear.
She knew that he had her in his heart.
He knew she would not go with him.
Yuan Yao smiled with relief, bowed and said goodbye. Before stepping out of the temple, he looked back at the woman who had picked up the mallet again and asked, "Princess, you have been worshipping Buddha for over twenty years. Do you feel relieved?"
"Well, only here can I feel at peace." The princess responded with a smile, closed her eyes, and the sound of the wooden fish started again.
The man's footsteps resumed, and he left the Buddhist temple step by step.
The princess closed her eyes tightly, and a tear escaped and fell down her cheek.
I have been worshipping the Buddha devoutly for more than twenty years, praying for national peace and the well-being of the king.
Unfortunately, although the mind is pure, the filth on the body is like a brand that even Bodhisattva cannot wash away.
Nangong Ru prayed devoutly to the Bodhisattva to protect the king for the rest of his life and keep him safe.
At the corner outside the Buddhist temple, a tall and burly man stood quietly. He waited until the last ray of sunlight fell from the sky before quietly leaving.
Some hurts cannot be healed by love.
If he stayed, her heart would sink back into the quagmire and she would be unable to find peace, and suffer again.
Since she asked him to be well, he was well.
Even though we are physically far away, our hearts are with each other.
That would be great.
To love someone does not mean to be with them day and night.
The next morning, at Wuli Pavilion outside Changjing City.
Wei Li, Zi Yi and Su Wen came here to see them off.
Looking at the tall figure riding away on horseback, Wei Li's eyes were filled with melancholy. "I haven't seen Uncle Broken Blade since he volunteered to guard the border of Shu Road. It's been ten years now. This time he finally came back to the capital, and we finally saw each other, but it was like a farewell just after meeting. There aren't many people who stay with me."
He retracted his gaze and looked at Zi Yi, whose hair had also turned white. "Uncle Zi Yi, will you stay with me forever?"
Zi Yi opened his lips and said helplessly, "I am a servant of the Wei family. I should stay by your side for the rest of my life."
Wei Li was satisfied, and turned to look at Su Wen, "Third Brother——"
"Stop." Su Wen didn't give him any face. "Don't play the emotional card on me. I won't fall for your tricks. What do you mean there aren't enough people around you? Aren't the hundreds of civil and military officials in the court human? Are the people living in your harem not human? The Queen has been pregnant with the heir for several months. In a while, there will be another child to accompany you. Oh, right, haven't the old ministers in the court been frequently advising you to take a concubine recently? Then you will have more people to accompany you. You won't be lonely at all. Don't try to trick me."
Zi Yi pursed her lips and suppressed her laughter.
Wei Li, "..."
He chuckled coldly, brushed his sleeves behind his back, and walked out of the carriage, "I'm not going back to the palace, I'm going to the Grand Tutor's Mansion!"
Su Wen and Zi Yi followed him into the car, puzzled by what he said, "What are you trying to do to the old Grand Tutor again? He's already over ninety years old and his chopsticks tremble when he eats. You should have some conscience!"
"Why am I looking for trouble? It's the trouble that's looking for me. The old Grand Tutor has a high prestige in the court. If any old minister suggests taking a concubine, I'll let the old Grand Tutor find trouble for him. The Gan family has always been loyal to the emperor. First, I can relieve the emperor's worries, and second, I can keep the queen safe. Why not kill two birds with one stone?"
It was Su Wen and Zi Yi's turn to be choked speechless.
Emperor Xuan Jing is truly a good emperor.
I just wonder if the old master will be so angry that he will throw his crutch.
To put it bluntly, Wei Li is like a dog, chewing on a bone of meat from the Gan family.
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