The government office had already been dismissed at this time, and the group headed straight to where the Hua family lived.
Hua Zhi couldn't help but squeeze the horse's belly, silently urging the horse to go faster, but she was still holding the reins tightly to control the speed. The horse snorted, and it was unclear whether it should run or not. It trotted a few steps, then walked a few steps, and then trotted a few steps.
Getting closer.
At this moment, a group of five people walking in front came into view. Looking at those thin figures with straight spines, Hua Zhi subconsciously tightened the reins of her horse, and the horse stood up and let out a long neigh.
Hua Pingyang accidentally turned his head when he saw the person on the horse. He immediately turned around in surprise and joy, and called out in a trembling voice, "Zhi'er!"
The other four people turned around immediately, looked for the person consciously, and then stared at him closely, unconsciously clenching their fists.
Hua Zhi dismounted, bowed prostrate, and said in a crisp voice, "Zhi'er, on behalf of all the Hua family members in the capital, wishes you all the best to your grandfather, father, second uncle, third uncle, and fourth uncle."
Hua Yi was pulling the man up with trembling hands, "Kid, what's wrong with you..."
He wanted to ask why you came again, but until he saw her he realized that he had been waiting, hoping that this granddaughter, who often acted unexpectedly, would come again and tell him: everything is fine at home, everyone is fine.
And now, she is really here!
As Hua Zhi's father, Hua Pingyu put one hand behind his back and clenched his fist, and covered his mouth with the other hand and coughed lightly. Although his face was full of pride, he said awkwardly: "Why are you dressed like this? It's ugly."
Hua Yizheng glared at his son and said, "What are you talking about? Zhi'er is pretty no matter what!"
Hua Zhi's eyes were slightly red, and she spoke for her awkward father with a smile on her face, "Dad is worried about me. The wind and sand are strong in the north, so wearing this will make me more comfortable."
He was really dressed in a messy way, with a tight suit inside and a large black and white shawl outside, which was to block the sun and the wind and sand. In addition, he had been running all day, so he didn't look very good.
Hua Zhi understood her father's awkward temper, so how could she not hear the heartache in his words? She had lived in a corner all those years and had actually missed out on many things and many people.
"Master Hua, is this Miss Hua coming again?"
The person who spoke was the same person they met on the street last time. The Hua family then realized that there were already quite a few people gathered around them.
Hua Yi was proud and reserved. "I didn't expect her to come again. I didn't hear her mention it in the previous letters. She is blocking everyone's way. We will go back now."
"No, no, the road is wide. Please feel free to go."
Hua Zhi stepped forward, held her grandfather's arm and walked towards a house not far away. Someone there had already heard the noise and came out to greet them.
After walking two steps, Hua Zhi turned around. Gu Yanxi pointed to the inn over there, and she nodded in understanding.
She did not hide her actions, and the Hua family saw it. They couldn't help but look at Mr. Lu a little more. Obviously, something happened in the past six months that they didn't know about.
Hua Yi couldn't help but think more and his heart sank.
After greeting all the family members and handing over a large package of letters, Hua Zhi went to the main hall to pay her respects to her grandfather.
"Okay, okay, let's skip these conventional formalities." Hua Yi was just about to ask someone to help when he remembered that there was no maid in the house, and it would not be good to let the servant get close to Zhi'er. Zhi'er didn't bring a maid with her, so when he wanted to go and help her himself, Zhi'er had already finished her worship.
Hua Zhi bowed greatly to her father and three uncles. Even those who did not want to accept the gift had to accept it at Hua Zhi's insistence. She represented not only herself but also everyone in the family. She deserved to accept the gift.
It gets dark late in the summer, but it's not early. Seeing his daughter exhausted, Hua Pingyu couldn't help wanting to know about the situation at home, so he suggested, "There's no rush. Let Zhi'er go and rest first. Dad, don't go to the government office tomorrow. I'll go over for you."
"No need." Hua Pingyang took over the conversation, "I'll go and ask for leave for all of us tomorrow, and the meeting will approve it."
"Okay, you go there."
"yes."
Hua Yizheng looked at his granddaughter, "Still staying at the same inn as before?"
"yes."
"Then it will be the same as last time. Your fourth uncle will stay with you."
Hua Zhi glanced at her fourth uncle and agreed.
"Go and rest early. We'll talk again tomorrow."
Hua Zhi stood up and knelt down, "Don't worry, everything is fine at home, everyone is fine."
The bitterness in Hua Yizhen's heart, which had already begun to rise, began to rise again. She had traveled thousands of miles just to bring him this sentence. He had been looking forward to it for so long.
Now she brought it, and he had been waiting for it.
"Go ahead."
Walking out of the main hall, none of the younger generations outside left. It can be seen that the elders in the family take good care of them. Even though this hardship has accelerated their growth, they still have clear eyes and are full of bookish air.
There were people older than her, and some younger than her, so she didn't distinguish so much. She bowed and said again: "Everything is fine at home, everyone is fine, don't worry, I will tell you in detail tomorrow."
The half-brothers Hua Baili and Hua Baixiang should speak the loudest, because she is their eldest sister!
Coming out of the yard, Hua Pingyang was about to take this opportunity to have a good chat with his niece when he saw the annoying man. He was really impressed by this man after their last contact. He was worried about Zhier but also felt relieved.
As a man, he knew that men's words could not be trusted, but every time he thought of him, he felt that this man was trustworthy. If he didn't really love her, he wouldn't accompany her for thousands of miles. If he didn't really love her, his eyes wouldn't be so soft when looking at Zhi'er. The softness shown by a decisive and ruthless man is the most rare.
I just don't know what the two of them are like now.
Gu Yanxi cupped his hands, "Fourth Master Hua."
Hua Pingyang also returned the greeting, "Mr. Lu."
Ever since Ah Zhi changed her name to Yan Xi, it has been a while since I last heard this name. Gu Yanxi glanced at Ah Zhi and turned sideways to greet her. "The room has been booked. I have also booked one for Fourth Master Hua."
Hua Pingyang thanked him lightly.
The way they interacted made Hua Zhi inexplicably feel like her father was picking on the bad man who had abducted her daughter. Embarrassed by her own imagination, she quickly brought up a topic and asked, "Fourth Uncle, has everyone been okay during this period?"
"Everything is fine." Hua Pingyang's expression eased. "Your doctor friend is very skilled. Dad's illness has been cured, and the minor ailments of others are almost cured. I have entered the garrison, and my elder brother and father were entrusted by General Wu Yong to sort out Yinshan Pass. The results are remarkable, and the Hua family has more or less the ability to protect itself."
"That's great." Hua Zhi's smile brightened. As long as the Hua family can gain a foothold here, she is not greedy. For the rest, they still have to fight for it in the capital.
PS: It’s the end of the month, please give me a monthly ticket.