Nine-fold lotus of the famous family

Chapter 609 Secret Return to Beijing (1)
Just after Pei Yan and his party left Shangjing, a group of iron cavalry secretly sneaked back from Liaodong, and came galloping at dusk when the city gate was about to close.

A Panlong gold medal was shot like a sharp arrow, because it was so fast that it even made a faint whistling sound, and it was firmly inserted in the center of the city gate that was about to be closed. The golden silk tassels swayed with the wind, the city guard hurriedly picked up the gold medal, looked carefully, and suddenly felt horrified, and hurriedly directed the guards to open the gate again.

The clatter of horseshoes sounded steadily, and the kung fu cavalry galloped past almost in the blink of an eye, stirring up dust all over the ground.

In the confusion, the city guard could not help squinting his eyes, as if he saw the eagle-like cold eyes of the riding man sweeping past, he could not help stroking his chest with palpitations and hastily lowered his head, the gold medal of Panlong is the emperor The secret order, let him act as if he didn't see anything today!
Dongfang Tou went all the way to the Emperor's imperial study without hindrance, where eunuchs had long been there to greet him respectfully, seeing his face hurriedly sent a message to the inside.

The emperor's voice was somewhat lazy and tired, "Come in!"

Dongfang Tou shuddered in his heart, straightened his expression, and then strode in.

There was a mountain of memorials on the large marble table. The emperor was writing something with a pen. After Dongfang Tou stood still and saluted, he made the last stroke and put away the pen.

"Dongfang Tou!"

The emperor stood up slowly, his eyes narrowed slightly, and the eunuch Bingbi stood by with his head bowed, not daring to make a sound.

Dongfang Tou took a step forward and cupped his fists, "The minister is here!"

To be honest, he didn't know why the emperor sent him several golden medals to call him back to the capital. It seemed that he was in a hurry. Several horses ran to death on the way, so he didn't care about his heart. .

He knew that Pei Yan had returned to Shangjing not long ago, and he had heard about the specific reason for it. He didn't expect that Pei Yan put down his sword and started to build water conservancy. This was something he didn't expect, but it also made this kid stand up. An errand to send Princess Wen Yi to get married.

That was not a good job, not to mention that Princess Wen Yi still had a grudge against their husband and wife. No matter how you looked at it, this escort trip made people feel uncomfortable, but who can change the emperor's arrangement?
The power of the sky is unpredictable. Ever since he was promoted to the General Army of Liaodong, Dongfang Tou felt more and more that this made sense.

The emperor turned around and walked out of the table, and walked towards Dongfang Tou, "I heard that Mrs. Zun gave birth to Lin'er not long ago, and the full moon banquet can be..." After a slight pause, he said in a deep voice: " It's even more lively than my emperor's full moon banquet back then, your family is really amazing!" Although the voice was deep, he couldn't distinguish between emotions and anger.

Dongfang smiled wryly, he also heard about this, his own family was impeached by the imperial censor, but what could he do, he couldn't quench his near thirst, besides, he also understood his old lady's temperament, and finally looked forward to his marriage I'm looking forward to hugging my grandson again, and now I'm hugging my grandson too, so I'm going crazy with joy?

But the emperor ordered him to return to Beijing, maybe it was not just to criticize him, right?

Thinking of this, Dongfang Tou threw up his robe and fell to his knees, "I'm guilty, please punish me!"

The emperor snorted lightly, "Raise your head!"

Dongfang Tou followed his words, his raised face could not hide the wind and frost, and he even lost a lot of weight due to the long journey, his chin looked sharp, and his eyes were full of bloodshot eyes.

After inspecting it for a while, the emperor finally nodded with satisfaction, "It's been hard these days, let's get up!"

Dongfang Tou was getting more and more confused, what kind of medicine was sold in the emperor's gourd?

Leisurely walked to the side of the Arhat bed behind the partition and sat down, the emperor beckoned Dongfang to come over, and said with concern: "It must be too late for Aiqing Dongfang to return home?"

"I haven't gone back yet." Dongfang Tou shook his head, "The emperor's orders come first, and once I enter the capital, I will go straight to the imperial city!"

"Dongfang Aiqing's loyalty can be shown, come and give me a seat!"

Immediately, two eunuchs moved a black official hat chair, Dongfang thanked him, and sat halfway, with his back straight, his hands on his knees, his eyes looking straight at with.

"You must be wondering why I urgently called you back to Beijing?"

The emperor took a sip of tea, and then said calmly: "One is because it is not easy for you to be an official at the border, and you are specially allowed to meet with your family, and the other is because of the big event in three years' time!"

"The big event after three years?"

Dongfang Tou was slightly taken aback, but the fingers hanging on his knees tightened slightly, perhaps this was the official matter for the emperor to call him back to Beijing.

"Yes, I have discussed this matter with Pei Aiqing in advance."

As if thinking of something, the emperor frowned slightly, and his tone was a bit unfriendly, "I'm afraid you haven't heard about the incident that the rebel Li Zhao led a group of rebels to raid Mr. Pei's family on the night of the Lantern Festival, right?"

"A raid on Mr. Pei's family?"

Dongfang Tou's complexion changed, and several veins had popped out on his hands due to the force. He gritted his teeth, and managed to utter a few words, "Then, did their family have... Did something happen to them?"

Li Zhao actually dared to return to the capital, but Dongfang Tou didn't think of it, the three children of the Pei family, and Ji Chonglian were here, could Pei Yan take care of it alone?He was really afraid that something would happen to them!
"I heard that the situation was extremely critical at that time. Li Zhao kidnapped Pei Aiqing's son, Pei Xi, and wanted Pei Aiqing to cut off her arm. Fortunately, a group of people from different races showed up to help, and a disaster was avoided."

Pei Yan didn't hide the matter about Huo Da and the others from the emperor. At that time, the night owl that blocked the sky and the sound of gunpowder exploded, even if he wanted to hide it, it was impossible, so he told the emperor that they adopted them. The Mu family brothers are from southern Xinjiang.

The emperor greatly appreciated Pei Yan's frankness. As for the people from southern Xinjiang, since they could help Pei Yan deal with Li Zhao, they were friends rather than enemies. Next, he had to seriously consider whether to make friends with Nanjiang. King Jiang, I heard that the people over there are excellent at making Gu and using poison. Maybe they can help them in the battle against Lingnan in the future, not to mention their extraordinary talents!

Only then did Dongfang Tou heave a sigh of relief, and gritted his teeth: "If Li Zhao and other traitors are not eliminated, we in Daning will never have peace!"

"It's the best you can think of!"

The emperor clapped his palms and smiled, his eyes swept away the previous fatigue, and sparkled brightly, "So I decided to march south in three years, and I must conquer Lingnan!"

Dongfang Tou looked over in surprise, "Does Your Majesty want to conscript himself?"

The emperor smiled lightly and shook his head, "I will still sit in the capital. I have already made an agreement with Pei Aiqing about the southern expedition. After three years, you and his two soldiers will join up and fight against Lingnan together!"

(End of this chapter)