After the dynasty was dispersed, Emperor Xixuan left Xiao Xu behind.
"Royal Father." Xiao Xu took a few steps behind him, maintaining the distance between the ruler and his ministers.
Emperor Xi Xuan looked at him so alienated, and felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, but he quickly suppressed this emotion.
"This time, you have made a lot of credit, what kind of reward do you want?" In the hall, the feeling of guilt surged up again, and Emperor Xixuan rarely took the initiative to ask.
In fact, it is also because he has won a lot of battles for Xixuan in the past ten years. He has already rewarded those who can be rewarded. Emperor Xixuan doesn't know what else to reward.
Xiao Xu didn't seem to notice the change in his father's body. He replied respectfully, "Serving the country is what the sons and ministers should do. The father does not need to reward them. In fact, those soldiers are the ones who really contribute."
Emperor Xixuan nodded and stopped discussing this matter.
The two walked and chatted, and the scene was very harmonious. It is hard to see that the father and son had drawn swords against each other four years ago.
At the door of the imperial study, Emperor Xixuan reached out and patted his arm, and said with a smile, "Go and see your mother, she has missed you a lot these past few years."
Xiao Xu responded.
When Xiao Xu's figure disappeared in the corner, the curvature of Emperor Xixuan's mouth slowly evened out.
"His Royal Highness is still so high-spirited, I haven't seen him for four years, and he has become more calm. I can congratulate him!" Eunuch Cao stood behind Emperor Xixuan and complimented with a smile.
"Yeah, I'm getting more and more calm." He was so calm that even I couldn't see what he was thinking.
The smile on his face was gone, Emperor Xixuan rolled his sleeves and entered the hall.
The atmosphere of harmony and closeness just now seemed to be blown away by a gust of wind.
Cao Zhi subconsciously fought a cold war, and then immediately followed.
On the other side outside the palace, Chu Qingyan sat in the carriage and turned on the way back to the palace.
In the past four years, Kyoto has changed a lot, not only the number of shops has increased, but also more prosperous and lively.
Pedestrians on the road were in groups, and they basically discussed the news of the return of the army. She listened to everyone's evaluation of Xiao Xu, and she felt a sense of pride in her heart.
Your man is excellent, and he will be honored.
After walking through the long street, the carriage stopped with a crunch. At the same time, Tu Ling's voice came in from outside the car, "Little Princess, the palace is here."
Chu Qingyan was slightly shocked when she heard the words, and then walked down with the help of Jasper.
The quaint and solemn mansion in front of him came into view, and Chu Qingyan sighed softly, "I haven't come back for four years, and I feel like nothing has changed."
"Master, someone has come out." Jasper followed her gaze and saw a group of people pouring out of the door.
Headed by the housekeeper Bai Hu, followed by a few young women, when Chu Qingyan turned to look, they were already at the door.
"The old man sees the queen concubine."
"Hongyi sees the queen concubine."
"Huang Yi sees the queen concubine."
"… "
The crowd saluted.
Chu Qingyan looked at the people who had not seen her for many years, and said with a happy smile, "Don't be too polite."
The voice was soft and beautiful, but it had a majesty of its own, which made everyone suddenly have the illusion that they did not dare to blaspheme.
As soon as they received the notification, they rushed out immediately, because they had not seen Chu Qingyan for many years, and the girl who was not as tall as their chest back then didn't know what she looked like now. Wearing a hood and a crimson veil, surrounded by people, he thought that this should be the master.
Originally, they saluted carelessly with a casual attitude of indifference, but they didn't want to make their knees a little shorter when this person opened his mouth.
At this time, the first thought in everyone's heart was to look up at this master, but for some reason they didn't dare to look up, so everyone stood respectfully with their brows down.
Maybe Chu Qingyan was a little tired after being in the carriage all day long, and he didn't even bother to greet everyone.
"Let's not stand stupidly, let's go in!" So he glanced at everyone lightly and greeted with his lips bent.
"Yes, the princess, please come here." Bai Hu bent over and asked respectfully.
Jasper supported her and slowly walked into the palace that she hadn't stepped into for many years.
Hong Yi and Huang Yi followed behind, and the younger ones couldn't hide their curiosity about the people in front of them.
Huang Yi followed Lv Yi next to him in a low voice, "That's the little princess? I feel that the eighteenth change of the female university is really justified. Although I can't see the appearance, the style and behavior are not as good as those in Kyoto. Those noble ladies of Houmen, Miss Qianjin are worse, but they are even better."
Lu Yi pursed her lips and smiled softly, "Because the princess has grown up."
At this time, Hong Yi, who was on the side, listened to the conversation between the two, and an incomprehensible look flashed in her eyes.
The palace is still the same as before, not much has changed, but it has a heavy aura.
Chu Qingyan said to Bai Hu, who was beside him, "Steward Bai, you have worked hard for so many years."
Bai Hu replied with sincerity and fear, "Whatever the princess said, this is what this old man should do."
Chu Qingyan smiled gently, "You don't have to be humble, when the lord comes back, he will definitely reward you well."
As soon as these words came out, everyone had a bottom in their hearts.
As soon as this princess came, she swore her sovereignty in just a few words, and no one dared to take it lightly.
After walking for a while, Chu Qingyan remembered something, and said to Tu Ling who was beside him, "Do the math, His Highness has already entered the palace at this moment, you go and find out when His Highness will come back."
Although Chu Qingyan followed a lot of people, most of them were cultivated in Jiangnan and brought over by Liancheng. She was not familiar with the palace of the capital, so Xiao Xu arranged the earth spirit with her from the beginning. Just to help with things in the house.
The earth spirit is calm and steady in his work, and Xiao Xu is also at ease.
Tu Ling respectfully responded, and then stepped back.
Everyone knows that Tu Ling is the most powerful confidant who follows the prince, and now he is not only arranged by the princess, but also obeys the princess, which is incredible.
"Butler Bai, you also go down first to prepare for the return of the prince. I have these maids by my side, and I will call them when I have something." Chu Qingyan smiled.
Bai Hu immediately responded and watched Chu Qingyan and his group continue on their way.
After seeing no one, the trembling look on Bai Hu's face faded away, he straightened his back, and left in another way.
Enter the backyard, enter the door.
Chu Qingyan was standing in the middle of the house with her back to everyone at this time, feeling that her face was a little hot from the hat, she raised her hand and took off the hat.
At this time, Hong Yi and others also followed the door.
"Wangfei Niangniang, do you want to bathe and change first?"
As soon as Hong Yi's words fell, Chu Qingyan turned around upon hearing the sound. After everyone saw the undisguised face, they couldn't help but hold their breath.