coobybook Chapter 398 Duke Chu Returns to Beijing
Chapter 398 Duke Chu Returns to Beijing
"Uncle Rong, you are amazing. You have been to so many islands."
Qin Jingrui couldn't help but praise.
Rong Shao straightened his chest when he heard this, "That's right, Uncle Rong has been to almost every part of the West Sea.
If you want to go to the sea in the future, remember to come to Uncle Rong, and Uncle Rong will take you to see the beauty of the sea."
Talking about things at sea, Rong Shao became more excited.
Qin Wan thought that in order to destroy the Changsheng Sect's stronghold on the sea, she might really need the help of Rong Shao, so she quickly replied:
"Uncle Rong, it's a deal. We'll find you when we go to the sea."
"Hahaha, it's a deal! Just come find Uncle Rong."
Then he gave the brother and sister the token of the island.
Three days before the Wanshou Festival, the Chu army, returning victorious from the battlefield of Nanzhao, finally arrived in the capital.
All the people in the capital spontaneously stood on the streets to welcome the triumphant hero.
Chu Mingye and Qin Wan, who had received the news early, stood outside the city holding flowers in their hands.
Others stood aside.
Chu Mingye was holding a bouquet of flowers, feeling uncomfortable all over.
"Wan Wan, are you trying to trick me on purpose?
It's embarrassing for a grown man like me to hold a bouquet of flowers, but I have to give them to my father. "
Qin Wan was also holding a bouquet of flowers, gazing ahead with a smile on her face.
"Brother Mingye, if I'm playing a prank on you, I can also hold a bouquet of flowers myself. I've already said that giving flowers is to express our love, there's nothing to be embarrassed about."
"That's right," Xiao Anyu thought the flowers were beautiful and the suggestion of sending flowers was very good.
"Brother Mingye, you are the Duke's only son. The Duke will definitely be very happy if he can receive your flowers."
"Pfft."
Xiao Anchen, who had been holding back his words, couldn't help laughing when he saw his good brother looking uncomfortable.
Xiao Anyu rolled her eyes at her brother:
"What are you laughing at? Was what Wanwan and I said wrong?"
Xiao Anchen quickly raised his hands and admitted his mistake: "Yes, yes, you are all right."
The sound of horse hooves could be heard not far away.
The sharp-eyed people saw a large group of people walking towards this side on the official road.
"Here they come, Duke Chu and his men are back."
Someone shouted in surprise.
After a while, a large group of people appeared in front of everyone.
Leading the group was the Duke of Chu, who was dressed in armor.
Next to him was a little kid about ten years old, who was the current ninth prince Xiao Linxi.
"Welcome the Duke back in triumph!"
The people who came to welcome the army shouted loudly.
"Yu!"
The galloping horse slowed down and walked slowly towards the city gate.
When Chu Mingye saw his father, whom he hadn't seen for many days, return safely, he didn't care about being embarrassed or not, and rushed up with flowers in his hands.
"Dad, congratulations on your victory. You've worked hard."
Chu Mingye raised the flower above his head with both hands and handed it to Duke Chu who was on horseback.
The Duke of Chu had never received flowers before. He was surprised for a moment and then he reached out to take it with a smile.
"Thank you, son. He has grown up."
"hey-hey."
Chu Mingye scratched his head embarrassedly.
Qin Wan saw Chu Mingye running out, and followed closely behind him, running towards Xiao Linxi with flowers in her arms.
"Ninth Prince, congratulations on your victorious return!"
Qin Wan held the flowers in both hands, and the huge bouquet blocked her head.
She tilted her head from among the flowers and looked at Xiao Linxi on horseback.
Xiao Linxi lowered his head and was met with a pair of smiling almond eyes.
He stepped on the stirrup and jumped off the horse.
She took the flowers and smiled so hard that her teeth were showing, "Thank you, Wanwan."
Qin Wan looked at the little friend in front of him. After not seeing him for half a year, Xiao Linxi, who had gained some experience on the battlefield, was no longer as plump as before.
"I'm thinner, darker, and more energetic."
Xiao Linxi pursed his lips embarrassedly, "Hey, Wanwan, you're not mad at me, are you?"
Qin Wan was puzzled:
"Why am I mad at you?"
"I didn't tell you my identity in advance."
"What's there to be angry about?"
"Are you really not angry?"
Xiao Linxi paid close attention to Qin Wan's expression, and was slightly relieved when he saw that there was really no sign of anger on her face.
"Good boy, you actually hid such a big secret from us, are you still a good brother?"
Qin Jingnian's teasing voice rang in his ears, and Qin Wan only felt a gust of wind blowing past him.
When she looked again, her brother had already hugged Xiao Linxi's neck and was looking at him with a smile on his face.
Looking at his good brother's thin and dark face, and thinking of him being entrusted with a mission in a critical moment, Qin Jingnian patted Xiao Linxi's strong arm:
"Good brother, you are a responsible man!"
Xiao Linxi grinned:
"Hehe, thank you for the compliment. I am Master's apprentice, and I cannot bring shame to Master."
A few friends who hadn't seen each other for a long time were chatting happily, when suddenly they heard Duke Chu shouting loudly:
"Alright, alright, let's go back and reminisce about the past. The Emperor and Empress are still waiting in the palace. Let's go back and report first."
The group of people went to the palace in a mighty procession.
In order to reminisce with his friends, Xiao Linxi abandoned his horse and got into the carriage of Prince Ding's mansion.
There was a lot of chattering in the carriage, and outside the carriage there were the sounds of people lining the streets to welcome him.
The entire capital city was plunged into a bustling scene.
After a stick of incense, everyone finally arrived at the palace gate.
The emperor had already been waiting here with the empress and his ministers.
The emperor always paid considerable attention and respect to the soldiers who served the country and sacrificed their lives.
Seeing the emperor personally welcoming them, the soldiers dismounted and shouted:
"See your Majesty, long live my Emperor."
The emperor stepped forward quickly and personally helped Duke Chu up:
"Duke Chu, please stand up. All the officers and soldiers, please stand up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Duke Chu stood up, clasped his hands, and spoke loudly:
"Your Majesty, I have fulfilled your mission and defeated Nanzhao. I have brought back the Nanzhao envoy and the letter of surrender."
After saying this, Duke Chu moved aside, allowing everyone to see the envoy from Nanzhao behind him.
Upon seeing this, the envoy respectfully stepped forward and handed over the letter of surrender.
"I, the minister, have been ordered by the King of Nanzhao to present a letter of surrender. From now on, Nanzhao is willing to live in peace with Dayue."
Jiang Defu glanced at the emperor, who nodded slightly. Then he stepped forward and took the letter of surrender.
"The envoy from Nanzhao has worked hard on the journey. You can rest in the post house for the next few days and attend my birthday banquet in three days."
"Yes, I accept your order."
The emperor waved his hand, and the officials from the Honglu Temple who were waiting nearby led the people to the post station.
"You've become thinner and darker. It's hard for you, Xi'er."
The queen hugged Xiao Linxi in her arms, her eyes slightly red with heartache.
"Mother, my son is fine. Hehe, this time following Duke Chu, my son has made a lot of progress. This is a good thing. Don't cry, mother."
The queen stroked her son's head gently, and felt even more distressed when she heard her son's sensible words.
The emperor was very pleased, "Very good, Linxi is worthy of being the legitimate son of me and the queen, and he is capable of taking on important tasks."
Faced with his father's generous praise, Xiao Linxi displayed a steadiness and calmness beyond his age.
"These are what a son should do. I don't deserve such praise from my father."
When the ministers behind the emperor saw the Ninth Prince like this, they all showed approval in their eyes.
The fourth prince stood aside, with a gloomy look in his eyes.
All this should have belonged to him. Since he grew up outside the palace, why did he want to return to the palace?