After spending a few days in Qingshan County, Ye Moxun and his group continued their journey. Lin Yu took Xia He and the others back to Xifeng, saying they would wait for Ye Moxun and the others to return before choosing a wedding date.
Ye Moxun said, "No need to wait for us. Once we pick up your family, let's choose a date for the wedding. We might not be back that soon, so let's not delay."
Lin Yu was also anxious. Xia He had initially disliked him, and it took him more than a year to win her over. Now, she had finally accepted him and was willing to marry him.
Since his parents were in Songlin Village, and it would take some time, Ye Moxun told him not to wait for them and to get married sooner, which he thought was feasible.
All the young men from Songlin Village have gotten married and had children, but he hasn't gotten married yet. He wasn't in a hurry a couple of years ago, but now he really is.
They traveled slowly and finally arrived at the border three months later. Because they had written to Zhong Qingyi in advance, they knew roughly when they would arrive.
Estimating the time, he sent people to the city gate to welcome him every day. Some time ago, Zhong Qingyi fought particularly fiercely, making the Hu people howl in pain and retreat hundreds of miles overnight.
They haven't dared to bother him during this time. This is exactly the effect Zhong Qingyi wanted. His wife and children are coming soon, and he needs to make time for them. He can't let the Hu people ruin his time together.
Ah Si and Chun Sheng have become more composed and steady in the past two years of rigorous training at the border. Their skills have also improved a lot. They often go into battle to kill enemies. Those who have seen blood are different. They exude a murderous aura.
The two of them went to the city wall every day to wait for someone, but after waiting for four days in a row, they still didn't see anyone, so Ah Si started to feel resentful.
"Wasn't it supposed to be in the next few days? How come four days have passed and it still hasn't arrived? I hope nothing went wrong on the way?"
"Pah, stop talking such bad luck. There can't be any accidents. We're taking twins with us. How can we rush when there are children around? What if we tire the children out?" Chunsheng, being more thoughtful, retorted to A Si.
The two waited until around noon, and just as they were getting drowsy, a guard shouted, "Fourth Young Master, Brother Chunsheng, two carriages are coming. Quickly check if the people coming are the general's family members."
Chun Sheng jolted awake and opened his eyes wide. He quickly leaned over the city wall and peered out. In the distance, he saw Ye Moxun sitting in the carriage ahead.
"Master Song, you've finally arrived! Ah Si and I have been waiting for so long!" After shouting, he quickly ran down the city wall to greet them at the city gate.
"Hey, wait for me!" Ah Si hurriedly followed behind.
"What are you doing following me? Go tell the General!" Chunsheng shouted as he ran without turning his head.
"Why me?" Ah Si was eager to see the twins and didn't want to run errands, so he asked a gatekeeper to inform Zhong Qingyi.
"We're here, we're finally here! Heng'er, Shuang'er, look quickly, this is where your father fought." Song Tantan lifted the curtain and looked outside.
"I want to see, Heng'er wants to see, sister, let me see!" Heng'er squeezed her way off the carriage.
"Don't rush, once we're inside the city gates, you can look around however you want." Song Tantan hugged him tightly to prevent him from running around and jumping off the carriage.
Shuang'er was unusually quiet. She had been clamoring to see her father on the way, but now that she was finally going to see him, she seemed to be timid, like someone who was nervous about returning home.
The older brother is a carefree little bear, while the younger sister is very precocious and thoughtful. She's only two years and a few months old, but she already knows how to think things through.
Zhong Qingyi was at the training ground when he received the news. He rushed out and swept to the city gate like a gust of wind. Despite the slightly cool autumn weather, he was covered in sweat from running.
“Uncle!” Song Tantan shouted loudly.
Heng'er was stunned for a moment, then imitated Song Tantan's childish voice and shouted, "Uncle!"
"Pfft." That brat just mimics everything.
“You’re wrong. You should call him ‘Dad.’ That’s the father you’ve been longing for.” Song Tantan almost laughed until she cried.
Zhong Qingyi rushed over, but stopped abruptly when he was about a meter away from them. His eyes were red and his whole body was trembling slightly. "...This, this is Heng'er, my son, Heng'er Heng'er."
"Wow, silly boy." Heng'er stared at her father with her big, dark eyes, looking at him with some disdain.
But seeing him in his armor, tall and imposing, she felt a bit longing and, after thinking for a moment, stretched out her arm, giving him a look that said, "I'll give you a hug, please."
Zhong Qingyi took it shakily, hugged him tightly, buried her face in the little guy's arms, and took a few deep breaths.
This is his son, his own flesh and blood, a sweet-smelling son, still smelling of milk. He loves him dearly.
This is his real father! His arms are so strong, and he's so tall. But his face is quite dark, and he smells of sweat. Why is he hugging him so tightly? Couldn't he be a little gentler?
"It hurts, Heng'er hurts." Zhong Jingheng twisted his body, protesting with furrowed brows.
Zhong Qingyi finally calmed down. He had used too much force and hurt his precious son. He quickly loosened his grip and carefully lifted him up.
"High, Heng'er, sit high!" Heng'er sat on his shoulder, supported by one of his hands, and shouted excitedly.
Song Zhuiyan covered her lips and wept. It had been three years, a full three years since they last met. Now that they were suddenly together, she couldn't help but burst into tears.
He's gotten much darker, his skin is practically charcoal. He used to be so fair-skinned, but now he's all that's left of him—a tough guy. He's certainly become much stronger and more robust.
“My lady…” Zhong Qingyi walked towards her with red eyes, her whole body trembling violently, as if she was enduring something.
She had a thousand words to say, but they were stuck in her throat and she couldn't say them. She just stared blankly at the person in front of her. Three years had passed, and she hadn't changed at all.
Oh no, she has changed a bit. She's become more beautiful and youthful. In contrast, he's already old and frail, rough and dark-skinned, and seems somewhat unworthy of her.
“My lord…” Song Zhuiyan suddenly threw herself into his arms, silently shedding tears, which quickly soaked his clothes.
A sweet, childlike voice came from the side, interrupting the two of them from their sweet moment, "Mommy, Mommy, hug me."
Shuang'er stood to one side, being held by Caiyue. She was a little angry. This ugly, dark-skinned father had held her brother and her mother, but not her, and hadn't even glanced at her.
I'm angry.
Song Zhuiyan quickly pushed the man away, wiped away her tears, and hugged Shuang'er. "Husband, this is our daughter, Shuang'er."
Zhong Qingyi sniffed, and tears finally streamed down his face. This was his sweet, soft, delicate, and beautiful precious daughter.
He held his son on his shoulder with one hand and hugged the mother and daughter together with the other. What could be more touching than holding his wife and children like this? He wished time could stand still and let him hold them like this forever.
"It's so touching, such a happy reunion, how rare!" Song Tantan wiped her eyes, seemingly very moved.
"Let's find a place to stay first, instead of standing here at the city gate," Ye Moxun reminded them. Everyone was watching, and they felt like they were being made a fool of.
Jiagu City is the prefecture city closest to the border. Zhong Qingyi has made many military achievements in recent years and has been promoted from deputy general to third-rank general. He has his own general's mansion in Jiagu City.
He then took his wife, children, and two nephews back to the general's mansion to settle down.
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