"I want to spend more time with my mother today. Let's talk about it some other time. Senior brother, since you said you are busy with military affairs, you'd better enter the city quickly." Xu Mu replied.
"Okay, then I'll visit your uncle and aunt at your house tomorrow, so I'll take a step ahead." Xiao Jinhuai was a little disappointed, quickened his pace, and walked quickly through the crowd.
Most of the women waiting at the ferry followed quickly, while some walked slowly back to the capital not wanting to be bothered. He Qizhou finally found a gap and caught up with Xu Mu's carriage. Of course, Jiang Damin and the other three were also beside the carriage. They were surrounded by
The "beauties" who returned to the capital together kept talking about it in twos and threes.
"It's not in vain that I waited four hours. This is the first time I've seen him so close. Xiao Lang is so handsome again." A girl said.
"Didn't you say last time that growing up like Xiao Lang is the ultimate? How can you be more handsome?" the young woman next to the girl said with a hint of mockery.
"If others can't do it, he can do it! Look at the sick man who just stood in front of Xiao Lang. He was as thin as a rib, and he was so arrogant that he wanted to steal Xiao Lang's limelight, which made me miss Xiao Lang several times."
"Be gentle, that man will follow behind. That guy is really annoying. The man is sick, but the horse is quite energetic."
"Herodus——" The down-to-earth snow dragon and the horse hissed in unison, as if they were mocking He Qizhou.
He Qizhou put his face against Xue Longma's face, stroked Xue Longma's other cheek with one hand, and whispered: "We're almost home, thank you for your hard work."
Two women happened to be sandwiched between the carriages of He Qizhou and Xu Mu. The conversation between the two was still continuing. The older young woman said: "You went to make new clothes again? Have you forgotten about the last time you were beaten?"
"How dare I? I borrowed the clothes my sister-in-law wore on her wedding day."
"No wonder you are so happy."
"What about yours? It seems to be quite new."
"Shhh - it belongs to my eldest daughter. I loosened the threads on purpose, saying I was going to help her sew..."
"I said, why don't I see you two? It turns out you are so far behind." Another person joined the conversation and stood there waiting for the two of them to approach.
"Your shop is closed today? Why did you sneak out?"
"I won't die if I don't do a few business deals. I lied to the old man and said I was going on a blind date. Haha, when it comes to it, we are just a bunch of toads, just having fun and just joining in the fun." The new girl who joined was quite generous.
"Yes, there are so many shameless people out there, who really thinks they can marry into the Xiao Mansion," the young woman said.
"Go, you are already married, of course you say so. But guess whose carriage I saw on the way here? We are not the only ones who are shameless?" said the newcomer.
"Who knows what kind of carriage? As for people, your family owns a tailor shop and is very knowledgeable. Tell me, who owns it?" the young woman asked.
"Don't believe me when I tell you. There were people who assisted the Liu family and Prince Cheng's family!"
"Ah? Of course it's impossible for King Cheng to come to greet Xiao Lang by himself, then it must be..."
"Farewell Xiao Lang, Xiao Lang, walk faster, maybe you can catch a few more glances, then go back to bed and dream about our Xiao Lang." The girl from the tailor shop said. The two people indeed quickened their pace and rushed forward.
go.
He Qizhou rode on the snow dragon horse and finally approached the carriage. Before he could speak, Xu Mu's words came from the carriage: "It seems that Xiao Lang is going to be disappointed. These two families are waiting for He Lang, who is both civil and military."
"How about I recite 'Congratulations to the Bridegroom'?" He Qizhou's face turned slightly red.
"Congratulations!" Xu Mu said and stopped talking.
It is about four miles from the ferry to Xuanwu Gate in the north of the city. The official road is extremely wide. There is a short pavilion every other mile on the roadside. Those who do not want to wait for people at the ferry usually stay in the pavilion or beside the official road. I don’t know why.
, the heavy armored army had already finished walking, but there were still many carriages and horses waiting on both sides of the road. Some went to meet Xiao Jihuai, and some remained on the roadside.
He Qizhou and Xu Mu did not want to take advantage of Xiao Jihuai's reputation and walked slowly at the back. In front of them was a huge team following Xiao Jihuai.
After walking about a mile, they saw Liu Junzhi's brother and sister stepping out of the carriage and coming towards them from the roadside. Liu Junzhi had become much stronger, while Liu Yingzhi was even more charming, and even the small red pimples on his face were nowhere to be seen.
"The news that you are crossing the river today has spread in the city, so we arrived here early. Brother He, are you okay?" Liu Junzhi quickly walked towards He Qizhou who turned over and dismounted.
"It's okay, are you all okay?" He Qizhou actually asked Jiang Damin for news about Liu Junzhi, Zhang Mufeng and the others. Since the breakup at Xiemen in the Altai Mountains, the disciples of the Military Academy have not suffered any more losses.
"We are all very good. We have always been worried about you. My sister-in-law is also..."
"Thank you. Xu Mu is in the car and we are all fine." Liu Junzhi was interrupted by He Qizhou.
Xu Mu reluctantly poked his head out of the car window and said, "Thank you Mr. Liu for welcoming me. My sister is getting more and more beautiful."
Liu Yingzhi's face felt hot, and while she lowered her head, she still glanced at He Qizhou.
"Let's talk as we walk, it seems someone is coming again." Jiang Damin, who was walking at the front, said.
"It's Princess Xiaohe!" Liu Jun looked at the person and said in a low voice.
"I heard that you were coming back, and my father asked me to come and greet you." Jiang He was wearing a simple and elegant light green dress, like an elf floating from the grass on the shore.
"Miss Xiaohe." Xu Mu greeted.
"See the princess." This was what He Qizhou and others called at the same time.
"He Qizhou, I've never seen you so outspoken before." Xiao He summoned up the courage to say.
"Yes, I'm sorry, Junior Sister Xiaohe, Master Jijiu has taken the trouble." He Qizhou said awkwardly.
"He Qizhou——" Someone shouted again from a distance.
"Zhang Mufeng!"
"Linchuan!"
"It's from the Arms Hall!"
"There are many people in Tianxingyuan!"
People waiting on the roadside in the distance gathered in the direction of He Qizhou, shouts of surprise mixed with tears. Xu Mu finally jumped off the carriage, rushed up and hugged Zhang Mufeng who was running over.
He Qizhou hugged Lin Chuan, Yang Shan and others. Zhang Qingrou cried with joy on the side.
"He Qizhou, you really won't disappoint." Jiang Di slowly emerged from behind the crowd.
"See you, Your Highness." He Qizhou heard this and let go of Lin Chuan and Yang Shan, bowing to Jiang Di.
Jiang Di hurriedly stepped out of the way and said: "Master Jijiu said that there are only teachers, students and classmates in the military equipment hall. Just call me senior brother. I really looked down on you when I wanted to accept you as my brother. I will follow you from now on."
I'm confused, do you think that's okay?"
"Senior brother, you are joking." He Qizhou responded calmly. He looked up and saw that except for the few who died in the grassland and Jiang Zhu, almost all the current Hanlin from the Armed Forces Hall were here.
The road back to the city was getting slower and slower. Most people were pestering He Qizhou and Xu Mu with endless questions. He Qizhou squinted and noticed that even the guy Qiu Xin was approaching Xu Mu. I really don’t know, if he knew that Xu Mu
It was the expression of the woman he wanted to tease that day.
After walking about half a mile, Wan Zhiyuan and Duan Xianjue came towards them. He Qizhou hurriedly saluted from a distance. As soon as he went over to say hello, Wan Zhiyuan waved and said, "Hurry into the city, the emperor is waiting to summon you.
And Xu Mu!"
He Qizhou and Xu Mu hurriedly said goodbye to everyone, and agreed to talk about it another day. They each took a horse and galloped towards Xuanwu Gate. Along the way, they passed Liu Yingzhi and Xiao He who had already said goodbye to him. They also caught up with Liu Yingzhi and Xiao He who had just said goodbye to him.
The three women chattering in front of me accidentally heard their conversation again:
"It turns out that Princess Xiaohe is not waiting for Xiao Lang!"
"Also, the daughter of the Cifu family is not waiting for Xiao Lang! Could it be that she is all waiting for that sick man?"
"Hush - the sick man is here..."
After surpassing the women who were talking, Xu Mu asked, "Has Mr. He figured out how to deal with it?".
"What to deal with?" He Qizhou asked.
"Why are you pretending? To cope with the beauty's favor! Don't forget, there is a Yumen Xiaozhu in the city, and your relationship with her is known to everyone in the city." Xu Mu said angrily.
"I only have to deal with Xiao Jinhuai, you have to deal with those." He Qizhou muttered in a low voice.
"What are you talking about? I didn't hear you clearly!"
"I said, not choosing Xiao Jihuai is your greatest skill!"
"I heard it just now, just watch your butt!" After Xu Mu said this, he pinched the horse's belly and rushed out first.
…
The guards at the city gate were surrounded by a eunuch in yellow. Seeing Xu Mu and He Qizhou arriving, he screamed: "Your Majesty, please follow me into the palace!"
"Yes, yes, please ask your father-in-law to lead the way." Xu Mu said.
"Young Master Xiao has probably been in the palace for a long time. Why are you two so lazy? Your Majesty hasn't been this happy for a long time. He originally wanted to invite the three of you to the palace together, but he didn't expect us to wait for so long. Those who didn't know thought I was here."
I was just lazy, but fortunately Mr. Xiao rushed to meet the saint first..."
"This old eunuch is really boring." He Qizhou followed the eunuch's carriage, pretending to listen to the other man's words sincerely, but what he was thinking about was tapping the head that stuck out of the car window a few times.
Xu Mu ignored He Qizhou's whispers.
"Let me ask you a question. The emperor has appointed us as sword-carrying guards. Will we have to work in the palace in the future? Can I apply to be assigned to the same class as you?" He Qizhou continued to ask.
"roll!"
"I really don't understand! By the way, are there any rules for entering the palace to meet the saint? Please teach me, we have made enough fools of ourselves these days." He Qizhou said anxiously.
"The sword-carrying guard in front of the emperor is just a reward and a title for the emperor to express his trust in the young military commander. Of course, if the emperor asks you to patrol the palace, then you have to go on duty." Xu Mu softened his heart and explained.
She was really afraid that He Qizhou would ask the emperor to resign from this title.
"What about etiquette?"
"Just follow me."
"What kind of official is an academician of the Privy Council?" He Qizhou asked again.
"You don't understand this either?"
"don't know."
"Scream a little nicer."
"Madam——"
"You're looking for death! There are so many people! Find another one!" Xu Mu's face felt hot.
"Okay, Sister Xue——" Before He Qizhou could say the word "zi", Xu Mu interrupted with a straight face: "Do you believe I asked that father-in-law to take you in?"