In a blink of an eye, Chang Yi arrived at Pinggang. Stepping on the land of his hometown, Chang Yi's eyes were slightly red. He squatted down and touched the ground emotionally, "I'm home."
Gu Zhuomin was a little eager to return home. He was not young anymore. This mission would last for four years. He was afraid of something happening to him and that his family would be left without support. He rarely communicated with them throughout the year, and they only reported good news but not bad news. He wanted to go home to visit, but he had no time to spend time with Chang Yi.
Chang Yi returned to Beijing, and the Ministry of Rites sent someone to Pinggang to pick him up. The one who came was the head of the Ministry of Rites. He hadn't seen him for four years. The staff of the Ministry of Rites was transferred the least frequently. He was an acquaintance. Chang Yi stood up and said, "Master Jin, I haven't seen you for many years. How are you?"
Director Jin's tone was particularly enthusiastic. "Good, everything is fine. Master Zhou hasn't changed at all in many years. Instead, he looks more energetic."
This was not a lie. Chang Yi was indeed becoming more and more energetic. This was all because Chang Yi had put a lot of effort into exercising his body. In four years, his martial arts skills had also improved to a certain extent.
Jin continued, "Shall we set off now? Or should we rest in Pinggang for a night?"
Chang Yi was the person in charge. "Everyone wants to return to Beijing as soon as possible. Thank you for your hard work today, Lord Jin. We will set off now."
Jin Zhushi didn't feel tired at all and was eager to return to Beijing as soon as possible. The emperor was waiting. "Okay, the vehicles are ready, let's go now."
Chang Yi and Jin Zhushi were in the same carriage. Chang Yi looked out the window from time to time and said, "I have been away for so many years that I can hardly recognize Pinggang."
Jin Zhushi's tone was full of pride. "It's not just Pinggang. The whole country has changed a lot. With the repair of the roads, it has greatly facilitated the caravans. Some remote state capitals have also slowly developed. The whole country is thriving and is ushering in a golden age."
In addition to the new shipping routes, he has had frequent exchanges with foreign countries in recent years and seldom leaves Beijing. This time when he came to Pinggang and saw the prosperity of the ships coming and going, he was deeply moved.
In the capital, Zhulan watched Zhao spinning in circles, "Stop spinning, it makes me dizzy."
Zhao held the handkerchief and said, "Mom, I didn't think it was a big deal when Changyi didn't come back. But now that he's about to come home, why am I so nervous?"
There were some indescribable feelings. She was afraid in her heart. What was she afraid of? She was afraid that after four years, they would feel like strangers to each other.
Zhulan saw through Zhao's heart at a glance. Zhao was a sensitive person, and the couple had a good relationship, so she was afraid of strangers: "Changyi carefully chooses gifts for you every time he writes back. He is always thinking about you in his heart."
Zhao finally sat down, "Mother."
Zhu Lan said: "I know my son well. He is as thoughtful as you are. Once he has made up his mind, he will not change. Time is not a barrier for you two."
Like Changyi and Zhao, it is not easy to choose someone, but once chosen, it will be for life.
Zhao blushed. She rarely talked about the love between husband and wife with her mother-in-law. "Thank you, mother."
Zhulan, "I have never considered you my daughters-in-law. You are all my daughters and I am your mother. What are you thanking me for? Just be at ease."
Zhao's face turned even redder, "Yeah."
Zhu Lan added: "The one who should be panicking is Liu Feng. Chang Yi will definitely deal with him when he comes back."
Zhao smiled, "Recently, Liu Feng and Yu Shuang have been talking about how great it would be if the child was born. It could be used as a golden ticket to avoid death."
Zhulan also laughed, "He does think about it."
Zhao said again: "Mother, now everyone in the capital knows that Changyi has returned to the capital, and a few days ago someone asked me about Yudie."
Zhulan asked, "How did you respond?"
Zhao curved her eyes and said, "I will follow what my mother said and our daughter can wait a few more years without any rush."
Zhu Lan nodded, "Our daughter will never have trouble finding a husband. If you want to choose, choose a good one. Most of the people who come here now are here for profit."
Chang Yi will definitely be promoted when he comes back. She heard from Shu Ren that the emperor wanted Chang Yi to be in charge of the duties of an official on diplomatic missions in the future. With power in his hands, he would no longer have to do miscellaneous work in the Ministry of Rites as before.
Now everyone in the capital knows that diplomatic missions are very lucrative. Since Changyi was among the first group of diplomatic missions, the emperor turned a blind eye to the financial resources brought back by the diplomatic officials. This greatly stimulated those who wanted to make some money.
Chang Yi and others returned successfully from their mission. With the successful example, there was less resistance to the mission, and now many people were interested in going on the mission.
Zhao added, "And Mingrui, he's not young anymore, he's seen a lot of girls, but he didn't like any of them."
Mingrui is the best boy in the family. He is so popular that girls would cover their faces with fans when he goes out on the street. It is normal for girls to blush after seeing Mingrui. Zhou Mingrui is on the list of handsome men in Beijing!
Zhulan wanted to laugh. Mingrui seldom left the house now. He stayed at home during the holidays in the academy. If someone brought a girl to the house, Mingrui would definitely hide away the fastest. "Let Mingrui's marriage take its course. This child has a lot of ideas."
Zhao was helpless, "Yeah."
Just as Zhao left, Su Xuan came back from outside, and Zhu Lan asked, "Where's Yu Wen?"
Su Xuan got angry when she heard her daughter's name. "Every time I take her out, it's like I'm asking for her life. This girl is so lazy. Now she's going back to rest."
Zhulan feels that the fourth daughter-in-law has the hardest time. Yuwen is indeed a headache. This child is too smart and has a lot of reasons. Don't reason with her, or you will definitely lose.
Zhulan changed the subject and asked, "Did you ever think of having another one when you went to attend the one-year-old party today?"
Su Xuan waved her hand, "My husband and I don't plan to keep them anymore. Now that I have two of them, I really don't have the energy to raise them anymore."
As for the accidents that happened, they were accidents. They really didn’t want them to happen.
Zhulan just asked, the fourth room has the least children, and there is also the third room, but Changlian doesn't plan to keep them either.
Zhulan felt that Changlian was frightened by the dowry. Yushuang had started the conversation. Except for the fourth and second rooms, the other rooms were under great pressure. For the third room, which had two daughters, the dowry was really a worry.
Now that it comes down to it, Chang Yi is really good at making money.
On the second day, Chang Yi had been traveling all day and arrived in the capital at midnight. He rested outside the city for a few hours and got himself ready before entering the city.
While entering the city, I also sent news to my family and some luggage was also sent back home.
And these officials who were on diplomatic missions had to go directly to the palace to see the emperor.
At the morning court, the emperor was the first to know the news. Today's morning court was waiting for Chang Yi and others to enter the palace. Zhou Shuren was also well-informed, so he was prepared for today's morning court.
Zhou Shuren glanced towards the entrance of the hall from time to time. He hadn't seen his son for four years. His son only reported good news and not bad news, but forgot about Rongchuan. Rongchuan knew just as he knew that his son was injured and it took a long time to recover.
Zhou Shuren didn't tell anyone. He had a nightmare the night he got the news. He dreamed that Changyi was dead. He was so scared that he couldn't sleep all night. When he saw Mingrui the next day, he felt sad. It took him several days to get better. Only his wife knew about it.
Chang Yi and the others entered the palace and simply tidied their appearance again. In fact, they had already washed up last night.
Chang Yi walked up the stairs step by step. He was back. Thinking of seeing his father, Chang Yi wanted to walk faster, but he had to consider the ministers behind him. He endured it and walked up step by step.
The ministers in the hall looked at Chang Yi and others approaching.
Zhou Shuren's eyes were all on his son, who had become thinner and stronger. The old father's heart ached. After being a father for so many years, he could get into the role easily, not to mention that he had slowly put in real emotions.