Gongsun Yan didn't need to look up to know that A Qing was back. She took off her shoes and sat in the large parallel car, with a rattan pouch padded behind her waist.
Different from the crude carriage that was improvised together before, the double-coupled carriage that Gongsun Yan rode at this time was much larger and more comfortable.
It has soap-painted wheels, a green oil roof, and a red curtain decorated with red silk ropes. It is much more luxurious than the previous simple carriage.
After the combined carriage, there was a special baggage carriage carrying the clothes and bedding of Gongsun Yan and Gongsun Cheng.
In front of Gongsun Yan was placed a three-legged bronze heater fixed on the carriage board, with fine charcoal burning inside.
The heavy curtains on the car windows were rolled up and tied with ropes, and the morning light shone in slantingly. The slightly cool and humid air with the unique earthy smell of the wild was refreshing.
The two strong oxen pulling the cart walked slowly and steadily, very calmly.
Ah Qing's cry was as cheerful as a little bird. She stepped on her feet and handed a flower from the window. This was what she found on the roadside with her sharp eyes when she came back.
She didn’t know what kind it was, but it was tender and yellow, and she picked it off as soon as the small buds swelled up.
In the desolate northern land in early spring, Gongsun Yan had not seen such fresh colors for a long time.
He reached out to take it, and couldn't help but feel soft in his heart. He stretched out his hand from the window and rubbed Ah Qing's head: "I like it very much, be good."
"Madam." Ah Qing bit her lip, her face flushed, and whispered.
"Alan, find a small bottle and put some water in it to grow." Gongsun Yan handed the tender little flower buds to Alan, who was sitting in the car with him.
"Yes." Alan took it carefully, took out a small pitcher, carefully placed the flowers on the side, and placed it on the table.
Gongsun Yan leaned against the window of the parallel car, leaning his elbow on the window lattice to support his chin. He raised his hand and lightly touched the bright yellow flower bud, with a drop of dew on his plain white fingertips.
Gongsun Cheng was held in front of him by Zhao Yun, riding on horseback, accompanying him beside the chariot.
After staying in Xiangguan for a few days and cultivating for a few days, with the return of Zhao Yun, Tian Kai and others, Gongsun Cheng seemed to truly believe that there was no danger, and his condition recovered somewhat.
Gongsun Yan knew that in this troubled world, he needed nothing more than his sister's love to grow up.
He also needs a stable and reliable figure like a father and brother, who can give him a sense of security and lead him to contact the world.
This person is undoubtedly Zhao Yun.
Therefore, Yunmei, who takes care of her children, is online again.
The actions of the maid A Qing offering flowers and touching Gongsun Yan's head did not escape the eyes of Zhao Yun and Gongsun Cheng.
At this time, he saw a smile on Gongsun Yan's lips and poked the bud. Both of them had thoughtful expressions on their faces.
Unlike Gongsun Yan who was only wearing linen clothes, Gongsun Cheng was wearing a thick black cotton coat.
He sat in front of Zhao Yun's saddle and watched Ah Qing return to the carriage with a blushing face.
"Brother, let's go pick flowers for my sister too." He gently pulled Zhao Yun's sleeves and said with his little face raised.
Zhao Yun was stunned for a moment, looking at his faintly pouting little face, knowing that he was jealous of a child, and felt funny in his heart.
But picking flowers?
Zhao Yun looked at the parallel car Gongsun Yan was riding in again.
He was riding a little higher on the horse and was riding halfway up. When he lowered his head, he could see a girl in plain clothes leaning against the window lattice, with a bright yellow flower next to her and black hair piled on her cheeks, which made the half of her exposed face fair.
Like the thin snow on the top of the mountain.
"Brother?" Gongsun Cheng asked again after receiving no response.
Zhao Yun came back to his senses, turned his head hurriedly, not daring to look again, and said in his mouth: "Okay, I will take the young master with me now."
When he pulled the reins and was about to turn the horse's head, he heard Gongsun Yan shout: "Zilong."
"exist."
Gongsun Yan responded to his low voice, adjusted his posture, and looked at the tall knight accompanying the carriage.
After recuperating in Xiangguan for a few days, Zhao Yun no longer looked as embarrassed as before.
After several days of explicit hints from her, Zhao Yun finally cut his beard short and left a short beard around his lips.
Although he was still wearing the same black military coat, it was cleanly washed and the collar was neatly arranged.
The military uniform in the military coat is folded at the collar, without a single pleat, and it fits neatly.
He didn't wear a hood or hood, his hair was combed up and he wore a black scarf on top of his head.
His whole body, even his hair, speaks of rigor and cleanliness.
He straightened his back and sat on the horse, still as tall and straight as a poplar tree.
Gongsun Yan supported the window lattice and looked at Zhao Yun with a smile.
Until the tall and handsome young man slightly avoided her sight, his ears turned red.
This kind of Zhao Yun is far different from the beardless white-robed young man in Gongsun Yan's previous impression.
But looking at him, I felt that Zhao Yun should be like this of course.
Gongsunyan, who didn't know that his gaze was causing trouble to others, or maybe he knew it, so he acted like this on purpose. Finally, he bit the corners of his lips, lowered his eyes and smiled, and looked away.
"Zilong, what do you think is going on with Uncle Tian and Zixiu?"
"Madam, please rest assured. With Tian Gong's skills, this trip will be smooth and worry-free." Zhao Yun responded in a deep voice.
Although Tian Kai was seriously injured and had not recovered, but based on the intelligence from the past few days, if he did not send someone to take over Ling Zhi's manor property immediately, he was afraid that even the treasury would be emptied.
The only person suitable for this matter is Tian Kai, a senior general under Gongsun Zan.
First of all, he is the most senior among the people at present. He knows Lingzhi's old Gongsun tribe and can mobilize the big and small managers who stay in Lingzhi to manage the property.
Secondly, he has a long history of military merit, he was once the governor of Qingzhou, and he can command and control people in the officialdom. The previous post of captain in the army and his seal have been officially transferred to Zhao Yun. At this time, Tian Kai has no position and no position, so he is dismissed.
He was faced with the dilemma of being overshadowed by others even though he held the position of captain.
Thirdly, Tian Kai once had the experience of serving as governor of a state, so it was easy to take care of the family business, not to mention that he was an old official in the officialdom. He would take the lead and deal with Gongsun's family first, saving Gongsun Yan from having to go there as a junior.
Face the passivity of those people.
Based on the above considerations, before Tian Kai had time to rest, he dragged his seriously injured body to Lingzhi with two hundred cavalry.
This made Gongsunyan, who had stolen most of his treatment potion, feel very guilty and thought that he would make up for it in the future.
Accompanying Tian Kai were Xia Houlan and Zhang Ze.
Xia Houlan's keen knowledge of the law and Zhang Zewu's obedience made up for Tian Kai's shortcomings and helped him.
Zhao Yun was left behind to lead the remaining fifty cavalry and temporarily serve as the head bodyguard to protect Gongsun Yan.
With the veteran general Zuo Ping's troops and the two hundred cavalry sent by Gongsunda, there was no problem with safety.
Gongsun Yan rested in Xiangguan for a few more days in the name of rest. On the surface, he did not drink or eat, and strictly observed the etiquette of beheading.
With the cooperation and promotion of the Xiaowei Mansion, in the past few days, the name of pure filial piety has spread throughout Xiangguan, radiating to the surrounding villages and cities.
After procrastinating for several days, we finally set off slowly under repeated urging from Lingzhi.
Gongsun Yan sighed softly. Although her parents were still alive in the past, she was not close to her father's family or her mother's family, and she did not have to deal with any outrageous and deadly relatives. She did not expect that once she traveled through time, such annoying things would happen.
Hearing her sigh, Zhao Yun thought she was worried and quickly comforted him in a low voice: "Don't worry, madam, the master of the house will definitely like you."
Gongsun Yan was stunned. She glanced at Zhao Yun, who had a serious expression on his face, and said to herself that she didn't expect that old man to like him.
From all indications, the old guy doesn't look like a good person.
Gritting her teeth and swallowing the words, calling her grandpa, old guy or something was a bit too much in this era, and she didn't want to lose her favorability with Zhao Yun for no reason.
"It's worth being happy that grandpa likes me, but," she paused, raised her eyes slightly, and glanced sideways at Zhao Yun, "if other people can like me, then I will definitely be happier."
Zhao Yun opened his mouth in silence, a red color appeared on his face.
"I will take the young master to pick flowers." After saying this, he turned his horse's head and fled with Gongsun Cheng in his arms.
Gongsun Yan was left holding his face, looking at his back, and chuckled softly.
