Coupled with the harsh weather of the northern frontier and the constant presence in the military camp, he had no time to take care of himself and his skin became rough and darker. Compared to so many other pleasing-looking people, people basically just glanced at him quickly without taking a closer look, and naturally they would not discover the hidden beauty. So, although Young Master Fan looked serious at the moment, he was actually watching the show secretly.
When he first arrived in the Northern Frontier, the people there were much tougher than those in the Imperial City. In addition, no one knew his reputation as a little overlord, so the men teased him for looking like a girl. The women, whether they were women or girls, liked to tease him, and they were all very shameless. After being annoyed for a while, they finally knew how to deal with it. After he became an experienced person, those people were no longer interested in teasing him.
So Young Master Fan is very satisfied with his current treatment.
Compared to the people from Qi Chao who were welcomed by the people of the whole city, the people from Liuqi were a completely different story. To be honest, it was already a good show of good manners that they didn't throw stones or rotten vegetable leaves at them.
When the people of Liuqi saw these Baixin, they were cheering the moment before, but when their eyes fell on them, they wanted to stab them to death with their eyes. Moreover, they did not look like envoys but more like captives, which made them feel anxious. The strength of Liuqi was unquestionable. Except for Qi Chao, all other neighboring countries of Liuqi were submissive. In the past, they often disturbed the people on the border of Qi Chao, burning, killing and looting. They were extremely arrogant. How could they have ever been treated like this now
One can't control himself and his expression becomes distorted.
Some women and children were frightened by their ferocious appearance, and could not help but spit: What the hell!
Before they could do anything, they were warned by officials from Qi Dynasty. If they did not come with a sincere heart for peace talks, then there was no need to talk. Just keep fighting. No one in Qi Dynasty was a coward.
Liu Kari also knew why he was here. Therefore, when selecting people, those with bad tempers, impulsiveness and irritability were naturally not included. After being warned, their minds became clearer. But the more he did so, the more angry he felt.
Liu Qian and his men were thrown into the posthouse. Compared to the last time they came back to celebrate Emperor Xuanren's birthday, this time they were treated extremely perfunctorily. There was not a single Qi Dynasty person in the posthouse. Apart from providing daily meals, there was nothing else. Of course, they could enter and leave the posthouse freely before, but not now. The posthouse was surrounded. In essence, they were no different from prisoners.
The main personnel returning from Qi Dynasty naturally need to go to the palace to see Emperor Xuanren first.
As the only woman, Xiaocao not only did not avoid them, but also walked in the front row with the civil and military officials to welcome them. This was the honor and supreme status she had won for herself. From now on, no one could shake her unless she was courting death.
This time, I met Emperor Xuanren in the main hall where court meetings were held. It was not a grand court, but it was better than a grand court.
"Long live the emperor!"
"Stand up."
The purpose of this temporary court session was not to allow the meritorious officials who had returned from the northern border to report on their work, but simply to show his importance to them. Therefore, Emperor Xuanren did not say much, but only expressed his gratitude for their hard work and said that they should go back and have a rest first, and he would celebrate their achievements tomorrow.
In the end, only Xiaocao and Fan Wuguo were left.
Emperor Xuanren couldn't help but twitch his lips when he saw Fan Wuguo's current appearance. Although he had a bad temper and often caused trouble before, he was still delicate after all. Now he is so rough, it's really unbearable to watch. He wanted to say a few words of concern, but the words fell before he even came out of his mouth, "Look at you, you look like a ghost. Hurry up and go back and pack up before you go to see your mother and the queen mother."
Being despised by his uncle, Fan Wuguo was not annoyed. He responded with a smile and left quickly. At that moment, the former number one little tyrant in the imperial city was back, instead of the Fan Wuguo who had gone through the baptism of life and death and blood, with a murderous aura and amazing momentum. Emperor Xuanren also sighed secretly that his nephew had changed a lot.
His eyes fell on Xiaocao. It was not just the nephew who had changed, the daughter was the same.
However, the treatment of an annoying boy and a well-behaved and considerate girl is definitely different.
"An Guo, come here and let father take a good look." Emperor Xuanren waved gently to Xiao Cao.
Xiao Cao walked up with a faint smile and stood still, "Then father, please take a good look at it," and turned around, "You must look carefully."
Emperor Xuanren laughed and waved her to sit down. "You have lost weight and your skin has become rough. I saw your father looking at you constantly before. I felt so distressed. If there weren't so many people around, I would have suspected that he would cry. When you go back, your mother will probably cry." Emperor Xuanren said, feeling a little sad. "My son has made an indelible contribution to the fight against Liuga this time. He has worked hard and suffered a lot."
"Father, please don't say that. I am just glad that I didn't let Qi Chao's previous layout and efforts go to waste. Otherwise, I would really be killed and blamed."
"My son, there is no need to be humble or feel guilty. You have always done a good job."
Xiao Cao smiled, not wanting to say any more about this matter. She accidentally glanced at the beads on Emperor Xuanren's hand, her eyes fixed, "Father..." She moved closer and stretched out her hand to press Emperor Xuanren's wrist pulse.
Emperor Xuanren felt comforted when he saw Xiaocao was so concerned about him, as if his daughter was really caring.
Xiao Cao confirmed that he was fine and in even better shape than in the first two years, and breathed a sigh of relief.
Emperor Xuanren then explained, "I used one before, it's not a big deal." He downplayed it and didn't say anything more specific. There was no need for his daughter to listen to such messy things.
Xiaocao didn't ask any more questions.
Emperor Xuanren did not keep her for long. "I am afraid that Wei Tingyu is still waiting outside the palace. Your family may be worried. An Guo should go back first. We can talk about the others later."