Chapter 772 Farewell and return to Yongfeng Village!
At the same time, Qi Mingjing in the palace was reviewing memorials at his desk. Half a month after he ascended the throne, the government affairs gradually became stable, but he was still busy until late at night every day.
"Your Majesty, the Queen has arrived with Prince Shen." The eunuch reported softly.
Qi Mingjing put down the red brush and rubbed his eyebrows.
Chang Fang walked in carrying a lunch box. Her lavender dress made her skin look as white as snow. Behind her was Qi Shen, who hunched his shoulders and lowered his head.
"Why did you forget to eat again? My parents, my third brother and I have all eaten." There was a hint of anger in her tone, but she couldn't hide her concern.
Qi Mingjing smiled, her eyes slowly relaxing. Looking at her brother who was still timid behind her, she couldn't help feeling sad.
Before he ascended the throne, he didn't even know that the previous emperor had a son.
"Third brother, is the food to your liking?"
Qi Shen lowered his head instantly and said in a whisper: "The emperor's sister-in-law cooked it herself, so it's delicious."
Qi Mingjing actually wanted him to stop being so cautious, but when the words came to his lips he didn't know how to start.
After learning about his experiences over the years, Qi Mingjing could only provide him with a worry-free life for the rest of his life.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty... I want to go back first, my mother is still waiting for me..."
Qi Mingjing and Chang Fang looked at each other, with a trace of sadness in their eyes, because the mother concubine that Qi Shen mentioned had died three years after they and their son were imprisoned in the Han Palace.
Qi Mingjing forced a smile and responded, "Go ahead. Come to the palace and have dinner with my brother next time."
"yes."
The eunuch had pity in his eyes and took Qi Shen away.
Qi Mingjing has been very busy since he ascended the throne. Chang Fang comes to have meals with him every day, which has become a rare comfort for him amidst his exhausting government affairs.
"My father wrote to say that they will be able to reach the capital in three days." Chang Fang said as she served the dishes, her eyes sparkling with joy.
"My father-in-law and his family don't want to be disturbed, so I ordered someone to prepare a house in the west of the city, not far from the palace, so you can visit them anytime."
Qi Mingjing picked up a piece of steamed sea bass that Chang Fang liked and put it in her bowl.
"Eat more. You've lost weight these past few days..."
The eunuch looked at the young queen's round and somewhat chubby face, pursed his lips and quickly lowered his head, fearing that if he laughed out loud he would be glared at by Qi Mingjing...
Chang Fang was still the same as usual, picking up food for Qi Mingjing while enjoying her meal herself.
The eunuch wanted to remind him, but he received a warning from Qi Mingjing...
Zhenbei Hou and Chang Hu had returned to Beiguan long ago after the coronation ceremony. Five days later in the evening, Ran Qingxuan and his party were ready to set off back to the northwest, and Qi Mingjing and Chang Fang personally went to the city gate to see them off.
"It's a long journey, please be careful."
"And Master Taifu, you have worked hard during this period. Once you have recovered, you must come back as soon as possible!"
Qi Mingjing showed a hint of dependence at the right time, and smiled solemnly, cupping his hands and saying: "After the September Autumn Examination, I will definitely come back to lead those new officials and continue to serve Northern Qi..."
"That's good. Master, please take care of yourself on your journey."
Qi Mingjing was wearing casual clothes, less majestic than an emperor and more friendly.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. With Qingxuan's 'Divine Horse' here, we will arrive soon." Qu Feng patted the car beside him, making everyone laugh.
Chang Fang held Ran Qingxuan's hand reluctantly: "Sister Ran, after the baby is born, I will definitely go back to Beiguan to see you and Guaibao..."
"Okay, I will." Ran Qingxuan nodded, and out of the corner of his eye he saw Shen Huai whispering something with Qi Mingjing.
"Oh, why don't I go with you now? I don't want to leave you..."
When Qi Mingjing heard this, he was so scared that he quickly pulled the person back and smiled awkwardly.
"Don't listen to Fangfang. You still have your titles. You can always see them when you return to Beijing..."
Fearing that his young wife would be abducted, Qi Mingjing said nothing and handed Gu Yanchen a brocade box.
"Here are the imperial edicts for the Chen and Xiao families, as well as the rewards for the three of you."
Gu Yanchen took it solemnly: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Thinking of Ran Qingxuan's instructions, Gu Yanchen handed Qi Mingjing a letter with Qiao Zhixu's name written on it.
"My humble servant and I would like to recommend someone to Your Majesty. If this person wins the Autumn Examination, Your Majesty would like to pay attention to him!"
Gu Yanchen knew that Ran Qingxuan was a very capable person, and that someone she could personally recommend might be of help to him in the future in the court.
Qi Mingjing nodded solemnly after receiving the letter. He was not worried that the couple would have different intentions. He knew about Ran Qingxuan's pursuit, and he also knew that Gu Yanchen would not violate the Gu family's training...
The car was driving on the official road at a moderate speed, neither too fast nor too slow, and extremely smoothly.
Ran Qingxuan sat by the window, staring in a daze at the rapidly receding scenery outside. Shenshang sat in the opposite corner, holding a book in his hands, but he didn't turn a page for a long time.
When he first got on the car, Shen Huai was curious about all of this, shocked, and worried, but in the end he accepted it all.
"Are these two grandparents trying to suffocate us to death?" Pan Shaonan finally couldn't help but break the silence.
Then he whispered, "You can talk, but you pretend to be a stranger."
Kang Yihang poked him, signaling him to stop talking.
Ran Qingxuan was about to explain when the car suddenly jolted and she lost her balance and fell to the side.
A pair of wrinkled but strong arms caught her in time. She looked up and met the old man's eyes, which were so close to her. There was guilt and love in those eyes that she had never seen before.
"Be careful." The old man said in a hoarse voice. He helped her sit steadily and then quickly let go of her hand.
The atmosphere in the car became even weirder. Qu Feng coughed dryly and said, "I heard that the harvest in Zixi County is particularly good this year..."
A few days later in the early morning, the car drove into Zixi County. The familiar scenery made Gu Yanchen feel a little excited.
"We're almost there! Yongfeng Village is just around the corner!"
From a distance, they saw a large group of people gathered at the entrance of the village. The cars stopped and then disappeared in an instant. Shen Huai was no longer surprised by this.
As there was still some distance to go, the group decided to take a horse-drawn carriage.
Before reaching the entrance of Yongfeng Village, Gu Yanchen was already riding his horse at full speed.
"Father! Big brother! Second brother!" Gu Yanchen jumped off the horse, his voice filled with excitement.
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back!" Gu Feng patted his son's back, his eyes slightly red.
"Dad, the new emperor has ascended the throne, and the injustice of my Gu family has finally...finally been cleared, and everyone in our family has been reinstated..."
The Gu family was wronged, and Gu Feng never gave up hope since he found out. Now he has finally waited for the day when his injustice is redressed.
Ran Qingxuan stood aside, watching this touching reunion scene, his eyes welling up.
Suddenly, a plain white handkerchief was handed to her. She turned around and saw Shen Huai looking at her quietly, with the kindness in his eyes that remained in her original memory.
"Thank you... Master..."
"If possible, please call me grandpa!"
The cautious test made Ran Qingxuan's fingertips tremble slightly as he took the handkerchief.
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