"Su Rong." A person came from behind.
Qi Surong looked up from Gu Jinyun's arms and was surprised to find that the person coming was Feng Zhan. She turned her head and looked at Gu Jinyun, wondering why they appeared together? Strictly speaking, her separation from Gu Jinyun and the series of troubles she suffered later were all due to this person.
Feng Zhan naturally knew the doubts in her heart and secretly smiled bitterly. In fact, ever since he heard about her disappearance, he asked for orders to go to the border town to search for her. Later, by chance, he met Gu Jinyun on the way who had just returned to the Central Plains. The other person poisoned him without saying a word, causing him severe pain all over his body for three days. Compared to the soft-hearted person a few years ago, Gu Jinyun now takes action decisively and without hesitation.
Feng Zhan knew that he was wrong and did not resist. Quan regarded it as compensation for his mistakes and was willing to accept his orders. Qi Surong didn't know about this. After Gu Jinyun entered the customs, he secretly sent people to escort him all the way, including him.
It was an unexpected surprise to discover Luo Yanyi's traces accidentally this time. The relationship between the Feng family and the Luo family is inextricably linked. Since King Jing ascended the throne, their situation has been in a precarious position. If the escaped Eighth Prince can be found through Luo Yanyi, he will be able to atone for his sins and avoid a crisis for the family.
"We'll talk about it when we get back." Gu Jinyun patted her shoulder and whispered, then turned to look at Luo Yanyi on the ground and ordered, "Take everyone back."
"Qi Surong, you must die a good death!" Luo Yanyi was picked up by someone and yelled crazily, "Just wait, I won't let you go even if I'm a ghost!"
A trace of anger flashed in Gu Jinyun's eyes, and he flicked his sleeve in her face, and a piece of powder fell into her mouth. Luo Yanyi's expression was frozen, her eyes were dumbfounded, her face was frightened, and she could no longer speak.
Back at the inn, Gu Jinyun helped Qi Surong pour a cup of hot tea and calmly explained to her the whole story.
Only then did Qi Surong realize that Gu Jinyun had already arranged everything.
"Why didn't you tell me?" It was a false alarm for her.
"I didn't expect to meet Luo Yanyi." Gu Jinyun said warmly, "I want to have fun with you. Wouldn't it be a disappointment if I told you that someone is following you secretly?"
Qi Surong glared at him and asked no more questions.
Gu Jinyun spoke again: "It's just that I still hurt you."
He took her arm and was annoyed to see the bruises and scrapes on it.
"It's okay. I'm no longer the pampered rich lady I used to be. A few minor injuries are nothing to worry about." After years of training, Qi Surong has lost a bit of unattainable nobility, but a bit more fearless of wind and snow. of tenacity and majesty. At first glance, there seems to be no difference, but if you stand with other women in the boudoir, you will definitely stand out and have a unique temperament.
Gu Jinyun held her hand and stared at her.
At this moment, the waiter's voice came from outside the house: "Guest, your hot water has been delivered."
Gu Jinyun stood up and opened the door, asked someone to bring water into the room, and said to Qi Surong: "Surong, you take a shower and change clothes first, I'll go and come back."
Qi Surong asked: "Are you going to see Luo Yanyi?"
Gu Jinyun nodded.
Qi Surong opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but Gu Jinyun interrupted, "I will handle this matter. I will not give her another chance to insult you."
After saying that, he strode out and closed the door behind him with a rather domineering attitude.
Qi Surong sighed and did not persist. She has always been a thorn in Luo Yanyi's heart. Although it is a bit inexplicable, there is nothing she can do about it. It would be better not to see her.
She took off her clothes and immersed herself in the water with peace of mind, feeling a sense of relief from letting go of a heavy burden.
The few people were delayed in this small town for three days. When they set off again, she and Gu Jinyun were still the only ones. Feng Zhan and the others took Luo Yanyi to nowhere.
Qi Surong guessed that this time he should be able to follow the clues and find the Eighth Prince.
Luo Yanyi's appearance affected the two people's mood for playing. After discussing it, they decided to return to Beijing early.
Gu Jinyun personally drove the carriage and drove Qi Surong all the way back. He was in high spirits and could not hide his excitement.
Just when he was about to arrive at the entrance of the east gate, he saw a group of people standing in a pavilion not far away, who seemed to have been waiting for a long time. The leader was a handsome man with a dignified appearance and a calm and powerful temperament. It was obvious that he had a good status. There were several people behind him, and Gu Jinyun had a vague impression of them, but he couldn't remember them for the moment.
He was secretly vigilant, slowly drove the carriage to them, and then pulled the rope to stop.
When Qi Surong noticed that the carriage had stopped, he raised the curtain and asked, "Jinyun, why..."
Before he finished speaking, he suddenly saw a person walking not far away, walking like a dragon and a tiger, and he turned out to be the current Holy Emperor!
She quickly got out of the car, saluted King Jing and said, "A commoner woman has met your Majesty."
When Gu Jinyun heard this, he was also stunned for a moment, but he did not show any cowardice. He bowed with Qi Surong.
"You don't have to be polite." King Jing said with a smile, "You and your wife can let me wait. You have made great achievements this time, and I have already prepared to reward you based on your merits. Who would have thought that you actually left the rewards and went to visit the mountains by yourself? It’s water.”
Qi Surong couldn't hide her surprise. King Jing actually came to greet them in person. It was such a great favor.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. My husband and I have reunited after a long absence. It is inevitable that our children will love each other. It is indeed out of consideration."
"Haha, forget it, I don't blame you." King Jing said, "Let's go. General Qi should have set up a banquet in Qi's Mansion at this moment, and he is just waiting to take care of you."
"Qi Mansion?" A hint of joy flashed across Qi Surong's face.
A minister smiled and said: "Mrs. Gu probably doesn't know yet, but His Majesty has rehabilitated the Qi family, restored the Qi family's property to its original owner, and restored General Qi to his post."
Qi Surong looked at Gu Jinyun with a joyful smile on his face.
Gu Jinyun looked back gently.
King Jing personally welcomed them back to Qi Mansion. This incident was not widely publicized, but it caused an uproar in the court. Most people don't know much about the former Miss Qi and now Mrs. Gu. Her contribution, whether it is helping King Jing ascend the throne or exploring the secrets of the Western Regions, is not suitable for public disclosure, but Jing Jing The king's honor and favor for their family was clear at a glance.
After King Jing ascended the throne, all the ministers who had been demoted or killed by the previous king had been rehabilitated, but the Qi family remained silent. Everyone thought that the Qi family would decline, but a few years later it would rise again and become famous in Kyoto. King Jing not only rectified his name, returned his family home, and restored his official position, but he also personally welcomed the return of Qi Surong and Gu Jinyun. Such grace is unprecedented.
The old house of Qi Mansion has been renovated, firecrackers are blasting, people are crowded, and it is very lively. King Jing was invited to the first seat to drink and rejoice with the guests. If you are careful, you will definitely find that the guests attending the banquet are all powerful officials of the current dynasty and upstarts who have become famous in recent years. The future trend of the country will be in their hands. Although it is not obvious yet, it has already become prominent and famous.
King Jing did not let Qi's family accompany him. After receiving the ceremony, he asked them to gather in the back hall.
After many years of absence, Qi Surong finally stepped into his home again. Looking at her old father and mother with tears in her eyes, she could no longer bear it and rushed over to hug them tightly.
Next to the Qi family and his wife were people from the Gu family, and Qi Surong greeted them one by one.
Father Gu didn't say much, he just patted Gu Jinyun on the shoulder, smiled and sighed.
Gu Yufeng hugged his brother happily: "I knew that my eldest brother would be blessed with great fortune, and it turned out to be true!"
Gu Jinyun also hugged his brother's back heavily, and then walked to his sister. Both of them seemed a little afraid to recognize him and looked at him timidly. He didn't want to scare her, so he just touched her head gently.
The family is reunited and there is so much to talk about. But the emperor was still present in the hall, so they couldn't really ignore it. They went to thank the emperor together.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, King Jing asked someone to take out the imperial edict and read it in public: In accordance with the destiny of heaven, the emperor said: I only govern the world with letters and fight chaos with force. The military commanders and generals are the mainstay of the imperial court and the mainstay of the country. The former general Qi Shuo fought for the country for several years and made great contributions. However, he suffered an unjust injustice and was deprived of his title and demoted to a commoner. Now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, he hereby rehabilitates the Qi family. He will resume his official duties immediately, and he will be granted the title of Marquis of Zhongyi. The property that was confiscated in the past will be returned in detail.
The imperial edict said: The ministers have the honor to serve the public, and they borrow their inner virtues to help them cultivate. The court has the favor of sparing nobility, and treats all husbands as equals. The Qi family, the wife of Gu Shang Jinyun of Xi'er, is beautiful, intelligent and shrewd. She has made great contributions to the country and has great righteousness in the world. It is appropriate to give her to you as your wife. You will be honored and favored by heaven forever. In addition, the Gu family was granted the title of Imperial Merchant, and Gu Jinyun was given the third-class title and forty hectares of fertile land. Xi Zhi's order was in Xi, temporarily Xi Wu Bian, plus Pi Ji, Qin Zai.
This imperial edict was almost the same as what King Jing showed Qi Surong before she left for the Western Regions, except that she added Gu Jinyun's reward. Being awarded a title as a commoner can be said to be a step to the sky, and God's grace is immense.
All the guests present were envious.
Overnight, the Qi family became famous all over the world and became famous again.
In the evening, Qi's mother pulled Qi Surong into the room, and the two sat opposite each other, crying and laughing.
She held her daughter's hand and was speechless for a long time.
"Mom, you have suffered a lot these years." Qi Surong looked at her mother apologetically.
"How can I suffer as much as you?" Qi's mother choked, "If it weren't for you, my Qi family would have been torn apart."
"As long as the family is safe, my daughter will not be afraid of hardship." Qi Surong said with a smile.
Qi's mother clapped her hands and sobbed.
"Okay, mother, don't cry." Qi Surong picked up the handkerchief to wipe her tears and asked, "Where is Subao? Why didn't you see him?"
"He passed the exam this year and was sent to Xuzhen." Speaking of her son, Qi's mother smiled and said, "The emperor gave him permission to return to Beijing. He is probably still on the way."
"That's it." Qi Surong felt filled with joy, this life was truly complete.
Qi's mother suddenly sighed again: "Now that you have the imperial edict, my mother is relieved."
"Huh?" Qi Surong was a little confused. Why is her mother worried about her
Qi's mother continued: "It is a big taboo for a woman to have no heirs, but everything you have done for the Gu family, coupled with your current honor and favor, is enough to stabilize your position as mistress. Mother does not have to worry about you having no heirs in the future." Falling out of favor.”
"Mom, what are you talking about?" Qi Surong became even more confused.
"Mom knows it, you don't have to hide it." Qi's mother comforted her, "Although it's a pity that you can't have children, you have to relax, the Gu family will not treat you poorly."
"Can't have children? Mom, you said I can't have children?" Qi Surong looked shocked.