Although these things were unexpected, Qi Fan was able to accept them gladly.
Upon hearing this, a quick-witted guard asked in surprise, "Boss, what do you mean by that? Are you getting married?"
Upon hearing this, Qi Fan couldn't help but curl up the corners of his mouth, his eyes full of smiles. "That's right, I'll set off to pick up your sister-in-law in a bit. While I'm away these few days, remember to take good care of the manor. The empty house on the left side of the main courtyard is mine now, you can treat it as your own home."
After showing off, he ignored his subordinates' reactions and floated away with a smile.
"Brothers, I don't quite understand what the boss is saying?"
"To summarize, firstly, the boss has a name, Qi Fan; secondly, he needs to get married, so he has to go and pick up his sister-in-law; and thirdly, he has become the owner of that house in the south."
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone lowered their heads and fell silent.
It's so sour, so incredibly sour.
After a long while, one of the guards spoke up enviously, "Boss, you're finally settled down. When will we be able to have days like this?"
"Stop dreaming. The secret guards are like shadows, only able to live in the dark. They're lucky if they die with a whole corpse."
"But are we still considered secret guards?"
“How can it not count? My status has never changed, and His Majesty has never granted me a new status.”
"That's not how it works. Before we came, His Majesty only instructed us to follow the leader's orders. The leader isn't a secret guard, are we any different?"
These words stunned everyone.
"So, we're not really considered secret guards after all."
"If that's the case, will I be able to settle down, get married, and have children someday, just like the boss?"
At this point, the crowd erupted in excitement.
Even knowing the chances were slim, they all still looked forward to it.
Qi Fan was unaware of the commotion he had caused; if he had known, he would have been overjoyed.
He had never dared to dream of such a thing before, but now that he had achieved it, he couldn't wait to shout it out to the world. However, he knew that doing so would make his former master very uncomfortable, so he dared not. But that was why he couldn't wait to show it off to his subordinates.
Happy occasions should always be celebrated together by everyone.
When Qi Fan arrived at the remote village near the capital without stopping, it was already midnight.
As usual, he climbed over the wall and entered the house. After knocking three times long and three times short, a hoarse voice, tinged with surprise, came from inside, "Sanlang?"
Clearing his throat, Qi Fan suppressed his urgency and replied, "Liu Niang, I'm back."
Upon hearing this, the door creaked open, and the woman in her undergarments threw herself into An San's arms without any restraint. "Didn't you say you were going out on business? Why are you back so soon?"
"How can I marry you if I don't come back?" An San stroked the woman's hair, his eyes flashing with guilt. "I've been with you for so many years without a name or status, I've wronged you."
He couldn't bear to see his woman like this, but he had no choice; he was powerless to help her and truly lacked the ability to give her a home.
“I’m not wronged. If it weren’t for Sanlang’s rescue five years ago, I would have died long ago,” Liu Niang said, then realized, “Marry me? Sanlang, you really can marry me?”
The surprised voices were filled with disbelief and shock.
"Of course, when have I ever lied to you?"
"Really?" she repeated doubtfully, tears welling up in Liu Niang's eyes as she spoke.
"real!"
These scalding tears intensified Qi Fan's guilt.
Upon hearing this, Liu Niang instantly burst into laughter through her tears. "I've waited for it! I've really waited for it! Sanlang, thank you so much!"
She once thought that their relationship was just a fleeting illusion, and that she would spend the rest of her life in endless waiting, forever living as a widow.
Although I have no regrets, I can only experience the bitterness and hardship myself.
"I'm sorry."
After saying that, An San hugged the person tightly in his arms.
A night of red.
The following day, a beaming Qi Fan reunited with his brothers.
"Third brother, weren't you in southern Henan? Why did you suddenly come back?"
“Big brother, I have a name now. I chose it myself. It’s Qi Fan.” In front of An Yi, An San did not hide his feelings and smiled like a child. “The madam also gave me a house so that I can get married, have children, and live a peaceful and prosperous life.”
Upon hearing this, everyone had very mixed feelings.
I was happy for my brother, but also extremely envious, and felt a pang of jealousy.
After a long silence, An Yi sighed, "Among us brothers, you are the most fortunate."
"Third Brother's current life is probably what we all dream of."
"Third brother, did you come back and forth this time just to make the brothers envious?"
An Er's expression wasn't good; he looked like he wanted to punch someone.
Originally, the third prince's life was enviable enough. They risked their lives for the emperor and even had to go to the icy northwest, while the third prince only needed to stay peacefully by the side of the Lady Protector of the Nation. Not only was he safe and sound, but he could also be nourished by the immortal energy.
Now, he can completely break free from the shadow of the bodyguards and marry and have children openly and honestly.
“No,” An San shook his head and said with a silly smile, “I’m here to tell you that I’m getting married. Liu Niang has been with me for five years without any status or identity, and now I can finally give her a home.”
These words only fueled the envy of the crowd.
"Third brother," An Er raised his fist and walked over directly, "Second brother's hands are itching today, I'll use you to loosen up my bones."
After saying that, he immediately started beating people up.
When others saw this, they couldn't resist taking action as well.
Half an hour later, An San, with a bruised and swollen face, left satisfied with his purse full of silver notes.
An Er was still a little annoyed, "I went too lightly just now."
The difference is too great; it's ultimately unfair!
"Don't be envious, you'll have your day too."
"Brother, do you know something?"
“Hmm,” An Yi said after a moment’s thought, “His Majesty has made it clear that once we are forty years old and have trained an heir, we can retire and enjoy our old age.”
"real?"
"His Majesty did not hide these words from me; you should understand what he means."
"That's great. Although the days of fighting and killing are magnificent, they are also exhausting. Even if I can't compare to Third Brother, it's good to be able to spend my old age in peace."
“So, do your job well, and His Majesty will not treat us unfairly,” An Yi paused, then added, “provided we can live to see that day.”
They're all brothers who grew up together, and An Yi hopes everyone can survive.
"Don't worry, brother. We brothers will take good care of ourselves for that day."
That would be best.
After saying this, An Yi left directly. It was good to be happy that his brother had found a good home, but the things that needed to be done still had to be done.
After leaving, An San did not go back. Instead, he knelt down in front of Qi Yong, kowtowed three times earnestly, and recounted the whole story in detail.
"Qi Fan," Qi Yong said, carefully considering the two words, his heart filled with emotion, "You've put your heart into this!"
He never imagined that a lineage would be passed down.
"I am grateful for your care over the years, and this is just a small token of my appreciation."
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