Chapter 124 Powerful Officials
There had just been a light snowfall in Yanjing City.
The ground was covered with a layer of slightly slippery gauze.
The carriage was parked on the side of the wide street right in front of the city gate, where a garrison line had already been set up, and the people nearby were not allowed to go out at will.
On the road, there was a guard post every three steps and a sentry every five steps on both sides. The welcoming scene was even more lively than when Yan Fengxiao left that day.
If we say that three years ago, Yan Fengxiao showed his prowess when he destroyed the Western Desert and returned with his troops, he had just begun to show his talent and was still immature and did not know how to seek power for himself, so he served as the governor in this capital for three years.
But now Yan Fengxiao has officially held the military power, and all the soldiers in the northern border are submissive and respectful to him!
The soldiers and generals he once led were only a few left after winning the final victory, and were later dispersed to various armies. However, after this great battle, hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the northern border will be the strongest backing behind Yan Fengxiao!
In fact, in the real struggle for imperial power, he had already entered the game, becoming the one who could make the move, rather than just a pawn on the board...
This time the emperor did not come in person, but instead set up a banquet in the palace in advance to entertain the meritorious officials.
Yan Fengxiao did not bring too many soldiers back to the capital, but instead escorted a carriage back with thousands of elite guards.
The minister who came to greet them saw the Qin family's carriage and quickly asked them to let it pass.
"Mrs. Yan, please come this way!"
Qin Mingzhu asked people to park the carriage on the side of the street.
Then he got off the carriage with Chunhua.
The second prince and the eldest prince had been waiting outside the city for a long time. The commander of the imperial guards who was maintaining order behind them immediately came up to Qin Mingzhu and saluted respectfully!
"If you wanted to come, why didn't you let me know in advance? I would have sent someone to pick you up then."
Chunhua said, "No need, my wife can come by herself. Where is she now?"
Suddenly, Qin Mingzhu felt the sound of horse hooves coming from outside the city gate.
Thousands of horses running together would make quite a noise.
“Here it comes!”
The commander of the imperial guards immediately gave orders, asking everyone to be on high alert.
Qin Mingzhu walked towards the city gate and went to meet the team that was getting closer and closer.
Haven't seen you for months.
This was the first time Qin Mingzhu felt such longing for someone.
When Yan Qinghao left the imperial city, although she knew to follow everyone in the Marquis' Mansion to see him off, she actually didn't feel much.
Her purpose was simply to fulfill her duties as the mistress of a marquis's mansion and do what she should do.
But now, she could feel her heartbeat losing its rhythm.
The city gates were wide open and smoke and dust were everywhere.
Yan Fengxiao's silver armor was stained with frost. He reined in his horse and stood in the middle of the road. Behind him, a thousand war horses had their manes flying, and the sound of their hooves made the bluestone road tremble.
Even though Yan Liuchen and Yan Xuanjing usually did not get along with each other, they stepped forward together at this moment and bowed slightly to Yan Fengxiao on horseback.
"Commander Yan, congratulations on your triumphant return!"
Yan Liuchen had a smile on his face, and he didn't feel any pressure.
However, Yan Xuanjing's face was tense and solemn, but he said nothing at this moment, and just took a step back to make way.
Yan Fengxiao dismounted, calmly returned the salute, and then strode inside without saying a word.
The ministers who were left aside were all a little confused. They bowed and looked over with the corner of their eyes.
Then I saw Yan Fengxiao, who was so majestic and murderous just now, hugging a frail figure.
Qin Mingzhu's body stiffened slightly when she was hugged in public.
The next moment, the corner of her mouth curled up, and she raised her hand, passed it under his arm, and hugged his back.
"I'm back……"
A hoarse voice with a hint of travel rang in Qin Mingzhu's ears.
Qin Mingzhu's eyes were a little red.
She just nodded and didn't say anything.
But I felt my nose was sore, and I felt that if I made a sound, the sound would be very strange.
All the officials were as quiet as chickens, not daring to say a word, let alone disturb the young couple's long-awaited reunion.
By now, everyone in the capital knew that Qin Mingzhu and Yan Fengxiao had already received the Emperor's blessing for their marriage, and they were only waiting for Yan Fengxiao's return to complete the wedding...
Yan Fengxiao didn't say anything. He just closed his eyes and sniffed the faint fragrance emanating from the person in his arms. He felt that this was the real moment.
It seemed like a long time had passed.
It seemed like only a moment...
Even though Yan Fengxiao wanted time to freeze at this moment, he still let go of Qin Mingzhu, "How are you doing without me?"
Qin Mingzhu raised her chin and stared at Yan Fengxiao with slightly red eyes.
"Does the governor want me to answer well or badly?"
Yan Fengxiao was startled for a moment, then his thin lips curled up, and on his face, which had become a little weathered due to the war, a gentle smile appeared, which others would never see on ordinary days.
The thousands of elite soldiers stationed outside the city gate were dumbfounded.
Everyone looked at each other. After all, no one had ever seen their cold-blooded and decisive coach laugh like this.
Commonly known as, you'll never see this again.
After all, they didn't live long and died on the battlefield, so we couldn't see them anymore.
"I want you to answer, you miss me..."
The corners of Qin Mingzhu's lips twitched, and the slightly sad mood she had on her face disappeared instantly.
She stood on tiptoe, put her red lips close to Yan Fengxiao's ear, and spoke in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
"I not only miss you, but also think of you, miss you, and even dream about you..."
Now it’s Yan Fengxiao’s turn.
He didn't say anything, but a dark light flashed in his phoenix eyes. Suddenly, he bent down and picked up Qin Mingzhu.
Qin Mingzhu's body flew into the air and she lost her balance. She subconsciously hugged Yan Fengxiao's neck tightly and almost screamed out.
With his strong arms, he held Qin Mingzhu in his arms with great ease. Under the guard of soldiers on both sides, followed by thousands of soldiers at the back, and accompanied by the two princes, he walked forward and entered the imperial city...
Half an hour later, two carriages stopped in front of the palace gate.
Yan Liuchen settled the subordinates that Yan Fengxiao brought back, and Yan Xuanjing also accompanied them into the palace.
On another carriage, several envoys from the Northern Frontier Kingdom got off with extremely grim expressions.
They were escorting two figures, one man and one woman. The woman had a veil on her face, revealing only a pair of beautiful and clear eyes, which were filled with a bit of tension and fear.
The man was in his twenties, and he looked calm and composed, with a very strong character.
He took the lead and stepped into the palace. He ignored the looks from the people around him and walked into the huge and luxurious main gate of the palace with gritted teeth.
A moment later, the Golden Palace.
The Emperor of Southern Yan sat on the main seat at the top, looking at the ministers below with a pair of extremely deep eyes.
The officials stood on both sides, and the atmosphere in the hall was majestic.
The young eunuch's voice was sharp, "The Governor of Yanjing Prefecture, the Grand Marshal of the Southern Yan Army, Yan Fengxiao, and his wife, the First Rank Imperial Consort, Qin Mingzhu, the head of the Mingyue Chamber of Commerce, are here to see you!"
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