Mu Huagui

Chapter 98 Returning to Beijing
Zhou Mingyuan stood up all of a sudden, and said excitedly, "Okay, great. Now, now, haha..." He clenched his fists, picked up Chen Jiao'er violently, and walked around the room.

Instead, Zhu Sheng, who was guarding outside, smashed his mouth and talked to himself, turning around when he was happy, and turning around when he was unhappy, when can he get something new.

Chen Jiao'er discussed with Lu Huo'er just now, and they decided to use offense as defense.Standing in the dark, no matter how powerful she is, it is difficult to get close to the emperor.It's better to hang yourself in the open. If someone strikes her, the murderer will naturally be ready to come out.Even if the murderer doesn't move, with this identity, she can have more freedom and can investigate the murderer's affairs.

"The people of the Lu family are used to life in the mountains and forests, and they don't want to join the world. They said that since I inherited the mantle of the previous sect master, I will naturally be the next sect master. Give these to me, and they will seal the mountain gate. I guess It will never appear in front of the world again.”

"Wang Baoyu?" Zhou Mingyuan immediately thought of his identity and asked doubtfully.

"He is the Lu family, Lu Huo'er. He is also the only one in the Lu family who is willing to enter the world, so he came out with me. I don't know how you plan to arrange it, so you didn't reveal our identities first." Chen Jiao'er said to Zhou Mingyuan with a smile , capturing every little detail of his face.

The next day, Zhou Mingyuan sent an express report back to the capital at [-] li, but instead slowed down the time to return to Beijing, and took Chen Jiao'er to play in Annan.

Soon, the emperor's imperial approval was rushed to the same [-] miles.Zhou Mingyuan, the son of the prince of Dongjun, was ordered to escort Chen Jiaoer, a descendant of the founding general Lu Zhiling, back to the capital.And ordered the Ministry of Rites to prepare the relevant ceremonial guards, and when Chen Jiao'er returned to Beijing, the rewards would be awarded.

The imperial decree was read out in the middle hall of Marquis Annan's mansion, and hundreds of people knelt to receive it.Chen Jiao'er's identity suddenly changed from a woman brought back by the eldest son to a descendant of a meritorious family.

Annanhou's Mansion is a founding meritorious service, guarding the border for generations.The current Marquis An Nan is the eldest son of the eldest brother of Princess Dongjun, and his seniority is a generation lower than Zhou Mingyuan.Thinking that Chen Jiao'er is a woman, she specially brought her wife to see her.

Seeing Mrs. Annanhou, Chen Jiao'er only felt that her face was familiar, as if she had seen it somewhere.But looking back, no matter in the previous life or in this life, it was impossible for him to meet Mrs. Hou Ye who was far away in Annan.So he laughed at himself, when did he become so suspicious.

Marquis Annan had just passed forty, with a white and elegant face, he did not look like a general commanding an army at all, but like a frail scholar who had read a lot of sage books.On the contrary, Mrs. Hou Ye did not have the style of ordinary women in the boudoir. She laughed heartily and spoke generously, which made people want to get close to her very much.

"Little aunt came to believe in you, and urged me several times to quickly prepare my cousin's luggage." Dongjun Princess is the youngest prostitute daughter of the previous Annanhou. Not long after she was born, her father passed away.The eldest brother inherited the Hou Mansion, the elder brother is like a father, and he is much more pampered to his younger sister than his own son.

The current Marquis Annan is an aunt and nephew who grew up with the princess. Because of their similar age, they were often bullied by the princess when they were young.He finally breathed a sigh of relief when the princess married in the capital.In the end, after a few easy years, it was Zhou Mingyuan's turn to torment him again.

However, thinking of his precious son, An Nanhou laughed again.That brat is already angry at home, why not let him go to the capital to harm others.As the saying goes, the wicked have their own grind.No matter who tortures who, he can let him live a quiet life.

So, more smiles appeared on his face, and he asked his wife to chat with Chen Jiao'er.I pulled Zhou Mingyuan aside, "My cousin has something to ask..."

"What, this is not good." Zhou Mingyuan expressed his embarrassment.

Stretching out two fingers, Marquis Annan lowered his voice, "I will pay for the military resources in the mountains..."

"Twenty percent." Zhou Mingyuan's eyes lit up.

"Ah, I..." An Nanhou's face was distorted in heartache, and he gritted his teeth, "Okay."

The deal is done and the luggage is ready.The next day, Chen Jiaoer followed Zhou Mingyuan on the road.

The hidden guards should not be exposed in front of others. Those who are secretly protected and those who evacuate first will be arranged by themselves.Although Chen Jiao'er sat comfortably in the widened and enlarged carriage, she ate the pastries, fruits and various teas prepared by the Hou Mansion.

After two days of walking, Zhou Mingyuan used the excuse of the cold and windy weather to get into the carriage from time to time and refused to go out.As a result, his beloved horse followed the carriage lonely, like a pissed off daughter-in-law.

Lu Huo'er was invited into the carriage by Cherry. After so many days of contact with Cherry, Lu Huo'er regained some of her previous lively personality.It's just that when she looked at Chen Jiao'er, she clearly saw the scrutiny. Hatred is really a terrible thing. A pure and kind child almost learned to hide himself within a few days.

"Huo'er, your doubts are all written on your face. You have to learn how to hide your emotions and anger from others, otherwise, not only will you not be able to avenge you, but you will also implicate me." Chen Jiao'er reprimanded expressionlessly, But my heart is full of sadness. Is it really right to do this?

Time passed by Zhou Mingyuan and Lu Huo'er like this, and they had arrived in the capital before they knew it.As a rule, one must first go to the palace to see the emperor before returning home.

"In a while, you and Mr. Lu will follow behind me." Looking at the expressions of the two, Zhou Mingyuan thought they were nervous, so he comforted them softly.

"Yeah." Chen Jiao'er nodded, and Lu Huo'er nodded in thanks with a smile.

This is the second time that Chen Jiao'er saw the emperor, the last time was in the Empress Dowager's Hall of Compassion, there was a room full of Yingying and Yanyan, she was just an orphan who followed Mrs. Chen.If it weren't for her beauty, she wouldn't be noticed at all.

But this time, she became the protagonist. After all, she met the most powerful person in the Great Zhou Dynasty. If she said she was not nervous, it would be a lie.However, besides being nervous, Chen Jiao'er was most worried about Lu Huo'er's performance.If he explodes on the spot, even if you use a few Miss Lu as shields, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Sensing Chen Jiao'er's gaze, Lu Huo'er nodded at her, indicating that he was fine.It's really good that there is no problem, Chen Jiao'er walked beside him calmly, watching his expression from time to time.At least on the surface, he did it quietly.

Emperor Tianqi accepted their kneeling in the side hall, and with a long smile asked them to stand up and sit down.Glancing at the two of them with admiring eyes, he said with a smile, "General Lu went back to the countryside without accepting the award. Since her descendants are willing to re-enter the officialdom, they will naturally give the award well. They live in the palace for a few days. The prince treats you well on behalf of the couplet."

After asking a few more words about the life of the descendants of the Lu family living in seclusion in the mountains, Lu Huo'er picked up a few interesting things, and Emperor Tianqi's youthful heart also clapped his hands and laughed.

In the end, Emperor Tianqi simply walked down and patted Lu Huo'er on the shoulder with his hand, "Since ancient times, heroes have been born as teenagers. General Lu was as old as you, but he has made great achievements. You can't lose the reputation of General Lu."

Chen Jiao'er's heart was about to jump out, a thought popped up for no reason, what would she do if Lu Huo'er did something now?Fortunately, the time to torture people is very short, everyone has come to the capital, Emperor Tianqi is not in a hurry.Forgive them for their hard work and let Zhou Mingyuan take them back home to rest first.

"I'd better take Huo'er to Mianxiu Pavilion, I've been away for so long, there should be many in the shop..."

"Didn't all your servants go back? It's a small shop, what's the big deal? Do you want to resist the order, or do you want me to resist the order?" As she spoke, her breath had slowly reached her earlobe .

In desperation, the two who hadn't returned to the Mianxiu Pavilion to take a look directly got into the carriage and were taken to the palace by Zhou Mingyuan.Some of the servants had reported back to the mansion a long time ago, and when they arrived, all the stewards of the mansion were waiting at the gate.

"Your servants, please refer to your son, Miss Chen, Mr. Lu." A group of servants and stewards stepped forward one after another, bowing to everyone.Some old slaves were even in tears. This time, the eldest son was away from home for four months, and it was as long as four years in the mansion.Seeing people come back, everyone has the feeling of being alive again.

Chen Jiao'er followed behind Zhou Mingyuan, she just smiled, anyway, she could tell that these people came for the son.Among a group of servants, there was a young girl in white, with a particularly ethereal figure, standing among a group of servants, like a charming little flower swaying in the wind.

It doesn't look like a servant in the clothes, but he is standing among the slaves.When she said it was Miss, she had a timid expression on her face.

"Brother." Xiaohua finally moved, walked to a place not far from Zhou Mingyuan, and shouted Fushen.

"Well, your bones are not good, go down and rest." With a wave of his hand, he saw a servant coming forward, helping the tearful girl to leave quickly.

"She's your sister." Chen Jiaoer said in surprise, having never heard Zhou Mingyuan mention it.

"That's right, there are two other concubines, probably because they didn't go to school in the school." Zhou Mingyuan was the eldest son of the royal family. He was loved and loved by his parents since he was a child. It's a vague impression, and there are very few intersections at ordinary times.Because of the strength of the princess, the aunts and concubine children in the mansion were very low-key, quiet and without any sense of presence.

When visiting someone's home, the first thing to do is of course to meet the host. Zhou Mingyuan took the two of them directly to the middle hall where the guests are received.

The prince and concubine were already waiting in the central hall. Chen Jiaoer and Lu Huo'er came forward to pay homage. The concubine helped them up and praised them, and ordered them to take them to the prepared place to rest.

"They are not familiar with the way in the mansion, I will take them..." Zhou Mingyuan hurriedly said.

"Hmph..." The concubine gave her son a threatening look, and the servants took the two of them down to have a rest.

After the two walked away, the concubine stepped forward and pinched Zhou Mingyuan's ears. Both father and son thought she was going to start scolding, but they never thought about it. Tears fell down, but Zhou Mingyuan was so frightened that he didn't dare to struggle and let her twist it. His ears were closed, and his body was tilted at a weird angle.His eyes were directed at his father, and he blinked desperately.

"You think about your son's death every day when your son is not at home. Now that you are back, you are going to fight again. I don't know how much I have suffered in helping the emperor in the deep mountains and old forests for the past few months." The prince received the signal from his son. Want to manage.But seeing Madam's excited look, she still made a relief.

(End of this chapter)