In the next two days, Hua Qingcheng was extremely busy.
She first asked for leave from the Imperial College, and then immediately began to deal with the government affairs at hand. Every task required careful consideration and meticulous planning, which made Hua Qingcheng like a high-speed spinning top, unable to stop for a moment.
However, this was just the beginning. Due to time constraints, Hua Qingcheng decisively used Haidong Qingqiongtian to send an urgent message to Tianji in Yuheng Commandery, explicitly requesting that he go all out to ensure the daily training of the army.
Furthermore, Hua Qingcheng emphasized that Tianji must not skimp on weapons and equipment, ensuring that every soldier is fully equipped and truly "armed to the teeth." Only in this way can the soldiers' safety be protected to the greatest extent possible, and the army remain on high alert and ready to engage in battle at any time.
Mu Lige also didn't let up at all. After seven years of enduring humiliation, he finally had this long-awaited opportunity for revenge!
Mu Lige, now like a long-dormant wolf, stalking its prey with eager eyes, contacted Gongsun Mulin, urging him to make all necessary preparations for the Eastern Expedition. He also quickly informed Qiao Zhiyuan, who had already returned to Zhifan Forest, to intensify his military training. Meanwhile, Long Yi was diligently and systematically integrating his armed forces, keeping them on high alert and ready for deployment at any moment.
Situ Ye is now over five months pregnant. Although it is not convenient for him to wield a sword or a spear, he still polishes his sword every night until it shines brightly. Now, he has finally fulfilled his long-cherished wish - to go to the place where Tianlang once lived.
If possible, Situ Ye would have preferred to personally avenge Tian Lang and vindicate the Tian family. However, he could only keep these little thoughts deep in his heart. Otherwise, if Hua Qingcheng knew about it, he would probably find it difficult to even set foot in the Eastern Palace.
Time passed quickly and it was the night of April 24th, the night before Hua Qingcheng and Wu Chen were about to set off for Zhaoyang Kingdom.
The night deepened, and all was silent. It was already midnight, but Shan Zuo, at this time when he should have been sleeping, knocked on the door of Hua Qingcheng's bedroom: "Master, please allow me to go with you."
Shan Zuo was wearing a black suit. Although he was only ten years old, he exuded an aura of coldness, determination and decisiveness that was extremely disproportionate to his age. Hua Qingcheng inexplicably smelled some of the charm of Zuo'an.
When Hua Qingcheng thought of the unfortunate experiences that the Shan and Zuo brothers had experienced, and all of this was due to their mother Shan Wushuang's protection of Feng Lingyan, her heart couldn't help but soften.
She gently rubbed the little boy's head and said softly, "Ah Zuo, the journey to Zhaoyang Country is long and dangerous. The round trip will probably take at least half a month, or even longer. This means you won't be able to see your brother Ah You for a long time..."
"master……"
Shan Zuo's eyes dropped slightly, but after just a moment, he quickly raised his head again, looked at Hua Qingcheng with a firm gaze, and said, "Ayou is now so healthy, well-fed, and able to study and learn medicine. All of this is due to your grace, Master. Recently, he has been studying with the Second Elder together with Xiao Lengyu. Azu is very relieved that he stays here."
Hua Qingcheng thought for a moment, then said, "In that case, go and start preparing. We must set off on time at noon tomorrow morning."
"Yes, master." Shan Zuo saluted Hua Qingcheng with his fists, then turned and walked towards Bingquanxuan.
Shan Zuo went to the west wing to see Shan You. The flickering candlelight in the room seemed to reveal Shan You's fatigue and hard work. Shan Zuo gently opened the door and walked into the room cautiously, fearing to disturb Shan You's rest. However, when he saw Shan You, he found that he had already fallen asleep and was sleeping soundly.
Shan Zuo didn't wake his brother, but lay down beside Shan You, gently holding his hand, feeling the warmth of his palm. Then, he closed his eyes and rested quietly, enjoying this moment of tranquility.
After a while, Shan Zuo quietly stood up and began to pack his luggage. His movements were very gentle, as if he was afraid to wake Shan You from his sleep. He slowly opened the suitcase, folded the clothes neatly and put them in, then carefully checked to see if he had forgotten anything.
"Hehe~"
The next morning, the sound of Xiaobai imitating the crowing of a hen came from the direction of the Fanyin Pavilion in the East Palace on time, one after another, without stopping.
This familiar sound broke the silence of the early morning and awakened the sleeping people. Hua Qingcheng and her husband and six servants got up early, washed, changed clothes, and had breakfast. Everything was as orderly as usual.
At the end of the morning hour, two carriages from the Grand General's Mansion arrived at the gates of the Eastern Palace. The drivers expertly dismounted and rolled back the curtains. First aboard was Mu Lige, holding Longlong and Fengfeng. He smiled tenderly at the two little ones. Situ Ye, Han Yichen, Yu Xiaotian, Si Chengfeng, and Zuo An followed suit.
The sun shines on the earth, illuminating everyone's face. They embark on a new journey with their own feelings.
At noon, Hua Qingcheng and Wuchen boarded the East Palace carriage. Dan Zuo, on his horse, and Xiaobai, carrying Hongfu, accompanied the carriage on either side. Leading the way were four guards on tall horses, and escorted by a team of royal guards, as the carriage slowly advanced towards the east of the city.
However, when the team passed by the General's Mansion, Hua Qingcheng asked them to stay where they were.
However, when Hua Qingcheng came out of the General's Mansion, Mu Lige, Long Long and Feng Feng, as well as Situ Ye, Han Yichen, Yu Xiaotian, Zuo An, and even Si Chengfeng who had originally planned to stay in the General's Mansion were all brought into Hua Qingcheng's space villa.
In Hua Qingcheng's words, "A family must be complete and well-rounded, with no one missing."
Yu Jingyang, Feng Lingyan, Hua Rongsheng, Ye Maochun who was holding Hua Qingguo, and even General Feng and Grandpa Mu, stood at the gate of the General's Mansion, watching Hua Qingcheng and his group walk farther and farther away, until they turned into black dots and disappeared before returning to the mansion.
Hua Qingguo, who was held in Ye Maochun's arms, did not cry or make a fuss. Instead, he opened his big, round black eyes and opened his little mouth wide, revealing his toothless gums. His face was full of disbelief and he looked extremely cute.
Because at this moment, he was still in shock that Hua Qingcheng had just made several people disappear out of thin air in the yard.
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