Lord, your mask fell off

Chapter 998

After the dynasty dispersed, Emperor Xixuan left Xiao Xu behind.

"Father." Xiao Xu followed him a few steps behind, maintaining the distance between the monarch and his subjects.

Seeing his alienated appearance, Emperor Xixuan felt a little uncomfortable, but he quickly suppressed this emotion.

"This time, you made a great contribution, what kind of reward do you want?" In the hall, the feeling of guilt welled up again, and it was rare for Emperor Xixuan to ask.

In fact, it was also because he had won many battles for Xixuan in the past ten years, and he had already rewarded all that could be rewarded. Emperor Xixuan didn't know what else to reward.

Xiao Xu didn't seem to notice the changes in his father, he replied respectfully, "Serving the country is what sons and ministers should do, and father doesn't need to reward specially, in fact it is those soldiers who really contribute."

Emperor Xixuan nodded and no longer discussed this matter.

The two chatted while walking, and the scene was very harmonious.It's hard to see that this pair of father and son had drawn swords against each other four years ago.

When he reached the entrance of the Imperial Study, Emperor Xixuan reached out and patted his arm, and said with a smile, "Go and see your queen mother, she has missed you very much these few years."

Xiao Xu agreed.

After Xiao Xu's figure disappeared around the corner, the arc of Emperor Xixuan's mouth gradually became even.

"Your Highness is still so high-spirited. I haven't seen you in four years, and I'm more composed. Congratulations!" Eunuch Cao stood behind Emperor Xixuan and complimented him with a smile.

"Yeah, he's getting more and more calm." He was so calm that even I couldn't see what he was thinking.

With no smile on his face, Emperor Xixuan flung his sleeves and entered the hall.

The harmonious and intimate atmosphere just now seemed to be blown away by a gust of wind.

Cao Zhi shivered subconsciously, and immediately followed.

On the other side outside the palace, Chu Qingyan was already on the way back to the palace in the carriage.

In the past four years, the changes in Kyoto have been really great. Not only have the number of shops increased, but it has also become more prosperous and lively.

Pedestrians on the road were in groups, and they basically discussed the news about the return of the army. She listened to everyone's evaluation of Xiao Xu, and she felt a sense of pride in her heart.

One's own man is outstanding, and he will be honored.

After walking through the long street, the carriage stopped with a "creak" sound. At the same time, the voice of the earth spirit came 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 support of Biyu.

The simple and majestic mansion came into view, Chu Qingyan sighed softly, "I haven't been back for four years, it feels like nothing has changed."

"Master, someone has come out." Biyu followed her gaze and saw a group of people pouring out of the gate.

The leader was the housekeeper Baihu, and behind him were several young women. When Chu Qingyan turned her eyes to look, they had already greeted the door.

"The old man sees the princess."

"Hongyi sees the princess."

"Huang Yi sees the princess."

"..."

The crowd saluted.

Chu Qingyan looked at the people in front of him whom she had not seen for many years, and said with a happy smile, "You don't need to be too polite."

The voice was soft and beautiful, yet it carried a sense of majesty, which gave everyone the illusion that they didn't dare to profane.

Just now they rushed out as soon as they received the notification, because they hadn't seen Chu Qingyan for many years. The girl who was not as tall as their chest back then didn't know what she looked like now. Wearing a veiled hat and a crimson gauze, surrounded by the crowd, she thought to herself that this should be the master.

Originally, they saluted hastily with a casual attitude of not paying attention, but they didn't want their knees to be unconsciously shortened by this person's opening.

At this time, the first thought in everyone's mind was to look up at the master, but for some reason they didn't dare to look up, so everyone stood respectfully with lowered eyebrows.

Perhaps it was because Chu Qingyan was a little tired after being in the carriage for several days, and she couldn't care less about greeting everyone.

"Let's not just stand there stupidly, let's go in!" So he glanced at everyone and greeted with curled lips.

"Yes, this is my concubine's invitation." Bai Hu bent over and respectfully begged.

Biyu 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 person in front of them.

Huang Yi followed Lu Yi beside her in a low voice, "That's the little princess? I feel that the eighteenth change of the female university really makes sense. Although I can't see the appearance, but this style, this behavior is nothing compared to those in the capital. Those noble ladies of the Hou family, Miss Qianjin are inferior, but they are even better."

Luyi pursed her lips and smiled softly, "Because the princess has grown up."

At this time, Hong Yi at the side listened to the conversation between the two, and a puzzled look flashed in his eyes.

The palace is still the same as before, there is not much change, but there is a heavy atmosphere.

Chu Qingyan said to the white tiger beside her, "Steward Bai, I have worked hard for you for so many years."

Bai Hu replied in fear and trepidation, "Whatever the princess says, this is what I should do."

Chu Qingyan smiled gently, "You don't have to be modest, when the prince returns, he will definitely reward you well."

As soon as these words came out, everyone had a bottom line in their hearts.

As soon as the concubine came, she swore her sovereignty in a few words, which made people dare not neglect her.

After walking for a while, Chu Qingyan remembered something, and said to Tu Ling beside her, "Do the math, His Highness has already entered the palace at this moment, you go and inquire and see when His Highness will come back."

Although Chu Qingyan had a lot of people around her, most of them were trained in Jiangnan and brought over by Liancheng. They were not familiar with the royal palace in the capital, so Xiao Xu arranged the earth spirit by her side from the very beginning. Just to help with the affairs of the house.

Tu Ling is calm and down-to-earth, and Xiao Xu feels at ease.

The earth spirit complied respectfully, and then retreated.

Everyone knows that Tu Ling is the most powerful confidant who follows the prince. Now not only is he arranged by the princess's side, but he also obeys the princess's words, which is simply unbelievable.

"Steward Bai, you also go down first to welcome the prince back. I have these maids by my side, and I will call them if I have something to do." Chu Qingyan said with a smile.

Bai Hu immediately responded and watched Chu Qingyan and his party continue on their way.

After seeing no one, Bai Hu's trembling expression disappeared completely, he straightened his back, and then left in another way.

Entered the backyard and entered the door.

At this moment, Chu Qingyan was standing in the middle of the room with her back to the crowd, feeling her face was a little hot from the veiled hat, so she couldn't help but raised her hand to take off the hat.

At this time, Hongyi and others also entered the door.

"Princess, do you want to take a bath and change clothes first?"

As soon as Hong Yi finished speaking, Chu Qingyan turned around upon hearing the sound. After seeing the undisguised face, everyone immediately held their breath involuntarily.

　(Wood spirit count: the second update is here!)

　　
　
(End of this chapter)