A month later, An Duwang of Beiliang and Li Xiangjian entered the capital one after the other.
As soon as Governor An entered the capital, he was targeted by people arranged by Xiao Mochen.
However, An Du Wang was used to being arrogant, and he was still exceptionally high-profile even on the territory of the Great Yan Dynasty.
They arrived at the post station in a great commotion with their men.
King Andu held a prestigious position in Northern Liang, equivalent to a regent, so the emperor sent Crown Prince Xiao Mochen to personally receive him.
Upon learning of An Du Wang's arrogance, Xiao Mochen left him hanging and did not come forward to entertain him.
However, they secretly sent people to monitor his every move.
Upon entering the capital, Li Xiangjian was not attracted by the city's prosperity, but went straight to Mingzhao Prefecture.
He hadn't seen his family for over two years. He had originally planned to go back to Canghe Town first, but since his mother and several brothers and sisters were all in the capital, he naturally came to the capital first.
Standing in front of the Mingzhao Mansion, Li Xiangjian looked at the magnificent gate and thought to himself that his family had really prospered, all thanks to his mother.
The gatekeeper saw a burly man standing at his door and was about to shoo him away, but he was frightened when he saw the man's face.
He stammered, "Second...Second Young Master?"
Li Xiangjian gave him an idiotic look, which made the servant tremble with fear.
In fact, Li Xiangjian did not intend to frighten the servants at home; it was just that he was used to looking at the enemy with such murderous eyes on the battlefield.
However, the servant quickly realized that this person was not their second young master, Li Xiang'an, at all. Li Xiang'an was handsome and, although he was a merchant, he had the appearance of a refined scholar.
However, the man in front of them, although he looked nine-tenths like their second young master, was burly and had a fierce face.
Li Xiangjian didn't blame the servant. After all, he had never been to the capital before, so it was understandable that the servants of Mingzhao Prefecture didn't recognize him.
So he said, "I am not your second young master, I am your third young master."
Is my mother in the mansion?
The servant was stunned for a moment, then realized that this was actually their family's third young master.
They knew that their wife had seven children. They had met the other six, but they had never met the third son, who was serving in the army in the northern frontier.
Although the gatekeeper had never seen the Third Young Master before, judging from his appearance, which was so similar to their Second Young Master, it was almost certain that he was the Third Young Master.
Besides, who would dare to impersonate their wife's son these days?
So the servant bowed respectfully to Li Xiangjian and said, "So it's Third Master who's back. I was blind."
Please wait here for a moment, while I go in and inform them.
Although the gatekeeper also thought that this person was his third young master, he had never seen him before and could not be careless. It would be better to go in and report to him, which was also the rule of their Mingzhao Mansion.
Li Xiangjian wasn't angry. It was good that the doorman was vigilant, which showed that they had a strong sense of prevention.
Yan Qingqing went to the East Palace to teach and was not at home.
But Yuan Huiniang is at home. If that person were their Third Master, their Young Mistress would definitely recognize him.
The servant was originally running towards Yan Qingqing's courtyard, but he abruptly changed direction and ran towards Yuan Huiniang's courtyard.
Yuan Huiniang was checking the monthly allowance when she heard the servant report that Li Xiangjian had returned.
From initial surprise to delight, I dropped everything and rushed out to greet them.
Yuan Huiniang never expected Li Xiangjian to come to the capital. Wasn't her third brother in the military camp? Why did he suddenly come back?
As Yuan Huiniang was thinking, she hurried to the gate of the mansion.
Upon seeing that tall, imposing figure and that familiar face, Yuan Huiniang cried out in a choked voice, "Third Brother!"
Li Xiangjian was even more robust than when he was at home. He had not only grown taller, but his complexion had also darkened. There was a long scar between his eyebrows, which looked quite frightening. Needless to say, it was left on the battlefield.
Li Xiangjian was also very excited when he saw Yuan Huiniang. He hadn't seen his sister-in-law for two years, and she had changed a lot.
She not only looks younger than before, but also more refined. If she were walking down the street, he would definitely think she was a noble lady from some wealthy family.
Upon seeing Yuan Huiniang, Li Xiangjian quickly knelt down and bowed, saying, "Greetings, sister-in-law. Your third brother has returned."
It is said that the eldest sister-in-law is like a mother. When their family was poor, Yuan Huiniang treated her brothers well, so the eldest sister-in-law deserved his bow.
Seeing this, Yuan Huiniang quickly helped Li Xiangjian up and said happily, "I didn't expect that it really was my third brother who came back. When the servant came to report, I thought I had misheard."
"Come on, let's go home with your sister-in-law first."
After saying that, she pulled Li Xiangjian into the mansion, but then instructed the maid beside her: "Go and tell Steward Yu to send someone to wait at the palace gate. If Mother comes out of the East Palace, tell her immediately that the Third Young Master has returned."
Also, send someone to inform the Second Young Master and the Fourth Young Master.
Li Xiangjian quickly stopped her, saying, "Sister-in-law, Mother and Second Brother are both busy. There's no need to bother them at this time. Besides, I'm not going home to visit my family for just a day or two, so there's no need to rush."
Yuan Huiniang smiled and said, "Although Third Brother isn't in a hurry, Mother and the others are. Especially Mother. Although she doesn't say it, Sister-in-law knows that she's always thinking about Third Brother, especially during holidays when she's always preoccupied."
Now that my third brother is back, Mom can finally relax a lot.
Come on, I'll introduce you to your older sister and the others.
Upon hearing this, Li Xiangjian stopped arguing and followed Yuan Huiniang to see Li Xinniang and the others.
Li Xiangjian knew a little about Li Xin's mother's affairs, and he came back this time intending to beat up Wu Jingzhi.
But seeing that Li Xinniang and Xiaodouzi were both beaming, his anger subsided considerably.
Li Yueniang has grown into a young woman and was even betrothed by the emperor. Meanwhile, her younger sister has also grown up without her realizing it.
And then there's Xiao Qi. When he left, Li Xiangyang was only two years old, a fair-skinned little dumpling, but now he's four.
Although her appearance hasn't changed much, her every move and gesture still exudes the air of a noblewoman.
However, Li Xiangyang is still very lively by nature, and he would always try to spar with Li Xiangjian after meeting him.
Li Xiangjian was just teasing Li Xiangyang at first.
But gradually, I became more and more surprised.
Because Li Xiangyang can not only parry his moves, but also take the initiative to attack.
Of course, she is not yet a match for Li Xiangjian, but that is only because Li Xiangjian is too young and not strong enough.
But the fact that a four-year-old toddler could be so skilled made Li Xiangjian marvel at how talented his little sister was in martial arts.
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