The mighty army marched towards the capital. People along the way, having heard the news, spontaneously gathered on both sides of the official road, offering food and drink, cheering and shouting "Long live the Sixth Prince!" "Long live Lady Huimin!" "Victory to Great Liang!" The sound was like a tidal wave, soaring into the sky!
Xiao Xun occasionally lifted the carriage curtain to nod to the cheering crowd. His gaze swept over the emaciated refugees whose eyes were filled with hope, over the farmers toiling in the fields, and over the laborers clearing river channels and reinforcing dikes under the supervision of soldiers… All of this embodied Wei'er's hard work behind the scenes. He looked down at his sleeping wife in his arms, his eyes filled with unwavering tenderness and deep pride.
His wife, Wei'er, not only held the rear while he fought valiantly, but also sowed the seeds of new hope amidst the ruins. With such a wife, what more could a husband ask for?
Two days later, in the capital.
The majestic city gate came into view. Banners fluttered atop the city tower. Inside and outside the city gate, the area was already packed with people who had come spontaneously. Princess Rongchang, the Dowager Lady of Anguo, along with a group of imperial relatives, nobles, and civil and military officials, were already waiting at the forefront outside the city gate.
When Xiao Xun's black royal banner appeared on the horizon, the entire capital city erupted in cheers! The sounds of cheers, drums, and firecrackers were deafening!
Xiao Xun did not ride a horse, but remained by Xin Jiuwei's carriage. He personally helped Xin Jiuwei down from the carriage. She was dressed in an elegant palace gown, with a silver fox fur cloak symbolizing her status. Her lower abdomen was slightly protruding. With Xiao Xun's support, she stood tall and straight, her face serene and radiant with maternal glow. She stood side by side with Xiao Xun, receiving the worship and cheers of the people.
"Welcome back in triumph, Sixth Prince! Welcome back, Lady Huimin!"
"Long live Your Highness! Long live the Lady!"
"May the Great Liang be victorious! May it be victorious! May it be victorious forever!"
A deafening roar swept in! Xin Jiuwei looked at the exciting scene before her, at her lover's resolute profile, and felt the gentle movements of the baby in her womb. Her heart was filled with unprecedented strength and responsibility.
Xiao Xun held her hand tightly, his gaze sweeping over the cheering crowd, over the gratified smiles of Princess Rongchang and the old lady of the Marquis of Anguo, over the figures of Xin Yunzhou and Xin Kui standing side by side, and finally settling on Xin Jiuwei's gentle yet firm eyes.
He leaned down slightly and whispered in her ear, in a low and solemn voice that only the two of them could hear:
"Wei'er, we're home. Let's paint this new face of our vast land together."
Xin Jiuwei met his deep, ocean-like gaze, nodded vigorously, and smiled with a happy and determined smile.
"Yes. Together."
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