Chapter 205 Welcoming the Coffin
Only Gu Huan and Zhao Luoxuan were left in the room.
Zhao Luoxuan held her back and hesitated to speak.
Gu Huan deliberately asked, "What do you want, Princess?"
Zhao Luoxuan hesitated, her pretty face flushed: "Will General Qi escort us back to Beijing?"
Gu Huan looked at her: "Why is the princess so concerned about General Qi?"
"He is very brave." Zhao Luoxuan blurted out, and her ears turned red with embarrassment.
"When Jiang Duo forced me to leave the city, he was the one who led the Mu family army to rush over to protect me, and threw Jiang Duo out directly. I was very scared at the time, and he shouted to me, Princess, I am here, don't be afraid."
Zhao Luoxuan imitated Qi Jun's appearance, laughing and shouting.
"I think there are few young masters in the capital who are more powerful than him."
The most charming look of a young girl is when her heart is aching.
Gu Huan finally understood why Zhao Luoxuan was so impressed with Qi Jun.
The delicate princess seldom leaves the palace, so it is rare for her to see such a brave man.
Especially when a hero saves a beautiful girl, it is easier to touch a girl's heart.
Gu Huan thought about it and decided that it would be better to stop her from thinking about it for her own good.
"Princess, he is from Juzhou. His family has been in the military for generations. He holds the highest military rank in his family, and it is only a fifth-rank general."
Zhao Luoxuan understood what she meant.
"As long as a general has great military achievements, he can be rewarded. I will speak for him."
Gu Huan looked at the innocent little girl and sighed secretly.
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The next day, before dawn, Gu Huan took Zhou Zhilan and Donghua out.
There is a solitary grave on a small hill in the western suburbs of the city, and the tombstone faces the direction of Shuzhou.
Donghua laid out the offerings in the food box one by one, and Zhou Zhilan took out the incense burner and placed it in front of the tombstone.
Gu Huan knelt down, lit three incense sticks, and bowed three times to the grave.
"Brother Ji, Huan'er is about to return to Beijing. Rest in peace. I will burn incense for you when Huan'er has the chance to come back."
As Gu Huan spoke, she recalled every happy moment she had with Brother Ji.
She was so sad and desperate at that time that even if Brother Ji gave her a glimmer of hope, it was like a dazzling light to her.
She tried her best to grasp this light, which made her cherish it even more.
Just like how she grabbed Mu Junyan in desperation after her rebirth.
But where there is comparison there is difference.
Mu Junyan is like a sun. No matter how dark or difficult the situation is, it cannot cover up his light, and no matter how difficult the situation is, it cannot extinguish his passion.
Anyone who gets close to him can feel his determination and strength.
Every time Gu Huan thought of Mu Junyan, she felt full of strength and was not afraid of anything.
After paying homage to Ji Xuanyu, Gu Huan finally felt relieved.
Back in the city, the princess's carriage was already ready, and with the black-armored guards escorting Duke Yong's coffin, a mighty group of two hundred people were ready.
The common people and the officers and soldiers of Juzhou City all saw him off and saw the coffin passing by.
Gu Huan stood on the carriage and led the coffin procession slowly past. More than a thousand people knelt down in unison and burst into tears.
With tears in her eyes, Gu Huan bowed to everyone.
Zhao Luoxuan lifted the curtain and stuck her head out, her eyes also turned red when she saw this scene.
His eyes fell on Qi Jun, who was riding a horse not far away. He was dressed in black armor and looked extremely heroic.
Qi Jun seemed to notice her gaze and looked over. When their eyes met, Qi Jun hurriedly lowered his head and bowed to her.
Zhao Luoxuan thought about it, took Aunt Mo's hand, and handed her the jade pendant with the necklace she had woven herself.
"Aunt, give this to General Qi to thank him for saving me."
Aunt Mo was shocked: "Princess, this jade pendant is..."
"Isn't my life worth a piece of jade? Go quickly."
Aunt Mo had no choice but to stop the carriage, got off and headed straight for Qi Jun.
Qi Jun dismounted from his horse and was shocked when he saw the jade pendant. He waved his hands and dared not take it.
Aunt Mo stuffed it into his arms and returned to the carriage.
Qi Jun held the jade pendant in a daze and looked up at Zhao Luoxuan.
Qi Jun's face turned red when the princess gave him the jade pendant in public.
Zhao Luoxuan didn't dare to look at him, so she lowered the curtains and urged the carriage to move faster.
Gu Huan saw this scene and became even more worried.
She understood best how tragic the outcome of a love relationship between people of different social statuses could be.
Besides, the princess has no say in her own marriage.
However, he will be returning to Beijing soon, and the two will never see each other again. By then, the princess will gradually forget about it. After all, they have just met and their feelings will not be too deep.
The team marched out of the city in a mighty manner, and Gu Huan put away her messy mood.
Returning to the capital does not mean peace, but a real power struggle in the court is about to begin.
Gu Huan suddenly realized something and opened the car window to look around.
On the hillside not far ahead, there stood a black figure riding a horse. Even though the person's face was too far away to be seen clearly, Gu Huan could recognize it as Mu Junyan at a glance.
The two looked at each other from a distance, and Gu Huan's heart was filled with emotions.
Mu Junyan also returned to Beijing!
With him accompanying her all the way, Gu Huan felt completely relieved.
…
Maybe it was because the princess’s complete carriage and Mu Junyan’s coffin escort team were so grand, but the journey was smooth sailing, and even the bandits that Gu Huan encountered when she came were not seen.
A month later, the team arrived outside the city of Bianjing.
From a distance, I could see a large group of officials and civilians crowding at the city gate.
The sixth prince, Zhao Yuwen, was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and looking forward to it.
"Sixth Brother!" Zhao Luoxuan impatiently lifted the curtain, got out of the carriage and started crying.
Zhao Yuwen rushed over and waved happily: "Xuanxuan, you are finally back."
Zhao Luoxuan nodded vigorously: "Yes, I'm back. Sixth brother, why are you here?"
Zhao Yuwen: "Everyone in the palace knows about Juzhou's affairs. Father ordered my brother to lead all the officials to welcome you and the coffin of Duke Yong."
Zhao Luoxuan's eyes were red with excitement. Hearing this, she quickly pointed at Mu Junyan's coffin and said, "Sixth brother, go and welcome them. Also, go meet the widow of Duke Yong, Sister Huan. She is my sister's lifesaver."
"Okay, my brother, go and pay your respects first."
Zhao Yuwen led all the officials towards the back.
Zhao Luoxuan also followed.
Gu Huan had been helped down from the carriage by Zhou Zhilan. When she saw the visitor, she leaned forward and squatted down: "Your Highness, the Sixth Prince, is greeted by your servant."
Zhao Yuwen stepped forward quickly and raised his hand: "Please stand up quickly. This prince should thank the madam."
Gu Huan squeezed out a few tears and stood up straight.
"My father ordered me to come and welcome the coffin." Zhao Yuwen looked at the huge black coffin behind him and felt sad.
"Ziyuan is the invincible god of war. I didn't expect..."
Gu Huan knew that he was good friends with Mu Junyan and was someone they could form an alliance with.
"Your Highness the Sixth Prince, please do not be too sad. As a military commander, your husband is always ready to sacrifice his life for the country."
The first time Zhao Yuwen looked at Gu Huan up close, he saw that she was dressed in mourning and her face was pale. She must have been too tired from the long journey.
But there was no excessive sadness on her face, her back was straight, and she was a strong-willed girl.
The Juzhou incident had already been reported to the palace by the Juzhou Military Report, which had been rushed over 800 miles. Everyone in the palace also knew about Gu Huan's deeds, which shocked the court and the country and caused a sensation in the entire capital.
The emperor and empress specially summoned the old lady into the palace to confirm that it was Gu Huan who risked her life and traveled thousands of miles to deliver food to Juzhou, helping the Mu family army in Juzhou win a victory.
The military newspaper also said that Gu Huan saved the Sixth Princess several times, and the Queen and the Sixth Prince were very grateful.
"Madam Mu." Zhao Yuwen bowed to her solemnly.
Gu Huan quickly returned the greeting: "Sixth Prince, I am a commoner and cannot bear your gift."
"Sister Huan deserves it. Sister Huan is my savior." Zhao Luoxuan said anxiously.
Zhao Yuwen nodded: "Xuanxuan, don't worry."
"I, the prince, am following the order of my father to ask Madam Mu to return home first. At the hour of You, you and the old lady will go to the palace to meet the emperor. My father and mother have set up a banquet to welcome you, and there will be rewards."
Gu Huan hesitated a little: "But I am in mourning, so it is inconvenient for me to see the emperor, right?"
"It's alright. Father has specially allowed the old lady to enter the palace with you in mourning."
Gu Huan felt a little relieved.
"I obey your command."
Zhao Yuwen glanced at Jiang Duo who followed him and said indifferently, "Master Jiang, you have worked hard."
Back in the capital, it was the Jiang family's world, and Jiang Duo immediately became more confident.
Just now, Zhao Yuwen ignored him and came directly to meet the coffin. It was obvious that he didn't want to give him face.
Jiang Duo also had a calm expression: "I have fulfilled the emperor's order and completed the peace talks with Princess Shuhe. This is my duty. I dare not say that it is hard work."
Zhao Luoxuan’s eyes widened.
How shameless.
Zhao Yuwen gave her a look and told her to be patient.
Then he bowed to Gu Huan and said, "Madam Mu, please return home and recuperate. I heard that you are pregnant with the Duke of Yong's posthumous child. You must ensure that both mother and child are safe."
"Yes, I will come to the palace to meet you on time."
Gu Huan didn't say anything polite, as she was indeed a little tired.
She was thinking about the old lady in her heart.
I wonder how sad the old lady must be.
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