Chu Guangbai and Lu Mu stood silently to the side. Although they didn't say much, the determination and loyalty in their eyes were self-evident.
Xu Yuehuai released Qi Ziang from her arms and looked at Zhou Wan and the others beside her, her eyes filled with doubt and worry.
She knew that something big must have happened in Wuling Kingdom during this time, otherwise Zhou Wan and the others wouldn't have come looking for her in such a panic.
"What is the current situation in the Kingdom of Wuling?"
Jiang Shichen immediately said, "That's a long story!"
"Grandma, don't worry." Jiang Qianqian stepped forward and gently patted Xu Yuehuai's shoulder. "Let's go rest for a while, and then Jiang Shichen will tell you what happened."
Xu Yuehua nodded, gesturing for Zhou Wan and the others to follow her to rest.
The group found a quiet place to sit down, and Qi Guze immediately ordered his guards to contact the officials in the border town to arrange a place for them to stay.
Soon after, the guard returned and reported that everything had been arranged, and the group hurried to the place designated by the officials.
On the way, Jiang Shichen began to slowly recount: "Grandma, you'd better be prepared! Wuling Kingdom is in complete chaos right now."
"What's going on?" Xu Yuehuai asked anxiously. "Is the emperor no longer of any use?"
“No, that’s not it.” Jiang Shichen shook his head. “The emperor still has a lot of authority, but a new situation has arisen.”
"What's going on?" Xu Yuehuai pressed.
"You know that mysterious organization, right?" Jiang Shichen looked around to make sure no one else was there before continuing, "They've been very active lately, not only secretly manipulating some ministers, but also secretly controlling some troops."
Xu Yuehua frowned: "I know all of this, but why would they do this?"
“I’ve been thinking about this too,” Jiang Shichen sighed. “They seem to be plotting something big, but we don’t know their specific purpose yet.”
Xu Yuehuai was silent for a moment, then suddenly remembered something: "Do you still remember that person named Qin Feng?"
Everyone was taken aback and looked at Xu Yuehuai in unison: "Grandma, why did you suddenly mention him?"
“I feel that this matter is related to him,” Xu Yuehuai said calmly. “He once said some strange things to me, which seemed to be hinting at something.”
Everyone fell into deep thought upon hearing this. Qin Feng had always been an enigma. He seemed to have a hidden past and purpose, and now it seemed that his appearance was not accidental.
The group arrived at the designated lodging point provided by the officials, a secluded little courtyard.
Although it was a bit simple, it was clean and tidy. After everyone settled in, they began to discuss their next course of action.
“Grandma, I think we should go find Qin Feng first,” Jiang Shichen suggested. “He must know something, and maybe he can help us find a solution to this problem.”
Xu Yuehua nodded: "I had the same idea. But we don't know much about him right now, so we have to proceed with caution."
After some discussion, the group decided to first send someone to find out Qin Feng's whereabouts and background before making any further plans.
And so, the group settled down temporarily in the small courtyard.
As night fell, Xu Yuehuai, Qi Guze, and Qi Ziang entered a room.
The room was dimly lit, but it had a warm and cozy atmosphere.
As soon as Qi Ziang entered the room, he was hugged by Xu Yuehuai. After weighing him in her arms, Xu Yuehuai smiled with satisfaction: "It seems like it's been a while, you've gotten even stronger."
Qi Ziang felt a little uncomfortable being held by Xu Yuehuai. He squirmed and whispered, "Mother, please put me down!"
Qi Guze stood aside, watching this scene, a slight smile appearing on his lips.
The family was finally reunited, and the scene was very heartwarming.
After a night's rest, the next morning...
Looking at the bright sunshine outside the window, Xu Yuehuai said, "Let's go back to the capital first, and we can talk about other things later."
Jiang Shichen nodded in agreement: "Okay, I haven't been back to the capital for a long time, and I really miss everything about the capital."
Qi Guze immediately arranged for guards and prepared a carriage.
Several carriages stopped in front of the house. Qi Guze helped Xu Yuehuai and Qi Ziang into the carriages, while the others sat in the carriages behind.
The carriage slowly drove away from the town, heading towards the capital.
Inside the carriage, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze sat side by side, while Qi Ziang leaned against Xu Yuehuai's chest.
The carriage was quiet, with only the sound of the wheels rolling.
Qi Guze secretly looked at Xu Yuehuai, his eyes filled with tenderness. He remembered when he first met Xu Yuehuai, she was still a young girl, and now she was a mother.
Xu Yuehuai felt Qi Guze's gaze, turned to look at him, and asked with a smile, "What's wrong?"
Qi Guze snapped out of his reverie and smiled somewhat sheepishly: "It's nothing, I just feel like time really flies."
The atmosphere in the carriage gradually relaxed. Qi Ziang leaned against Xu Yuehuai's chest, his eyelids growing heavy.
Xu Yuehuai gently patted his back to soothe his emotions.
The carriage entered the capital city, and the bustling streets evoked a sense of nostalgia in both Qi Guze and Xu Yuehuai. Looking out the window at everything familiar, Qi Guze couldn't help but feel a pang of homesickness.
He turned to Xu Yuehuai and said, "A lot has changed here, but some things haven't changed."
Xu Yuehuai looked at the crowds and buildings outside the window, smiled and nodded: "Yes, some things will not change with the passage of time."
The carriage finally arrived at its destination, and Qi Guze helped Xu Yuehuai and Qi Ziang down from the carriage.
Looking at the mansion before her, a trace of emotion flashed in Xu Yuehuai's eyes. This used to be her home, but now, returning, everything had changed.
Qi Guze seemed to see through Xu Yuehuai's thoughts, and he gently patted her shoulder: "Everything will be alright."
Xu Yuehuai looked at Qi Guze gratefully and nodded: "I know."
As the group entered the mansion, the servants bowed and greeted them. Everything seemed orderly, which pleased Xu Yuehuai greatly.
She knew that Qi Guze was a meticulous person, and that he must have taken good care of the mansion over the years.
After settling into the mansion, Qi Guze began to arrange the affairs of the household. He knew he couldn't stay by Xu Yuehuai's side forever, but he would do everything he could to ensure her comfortable and peaceful life.
In the days that followed, Xu Yuehuai began to handle some affairs in the capital. She knew these matters would take time to complete, but she didn't want to delay too long. She hoped to resolve these issues as soon as possible to help Qi Guze.
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