The Prodigal Son

In early June, Qin Yu and his group finally passed Dieguan Pass.

When they passed Dieguan, Yuan Dingguo led the Wudang Flying Cavalry back to camp.

The task of escorting them naturally fell to Xu Wan and the Baojing Division.

In fact, if they weren't escorting so many prison carts, they could have returned to the capital several days earlier.

Fortunately, Qin Yu wasn't in a hurry to return to the capital, so he could dawdle a little.

"What's wrong with you?"

Inside the carriage, Nan Que'er stared at Qin Yu curiously and asked, "Why do you seem a little... restless?"

As they journeyed together, Nan Que'er and Qin Yu's relationship grew even closer.

Taking advantage of the opportunity to treat Qin Yu, the two of them secretly got intimate quite a bit.

However, it's limited to hugging and cuddling.

The reason for this was the inexplicable pain he was experiencing.

His damaged tendons and veins have fully recovered, but those sensitive areas still hurt from time to time!

For the first few days after leaving Xining Prefecture, I was in constant pain, and afterwards, the pain came on and off every few days.

Now, Nan Que'er is starting to doubt her medical skills. She insists that he observe her further and refuses to have any "in-depth conversations" with him, fearing that his inexplicable illness might worsen.

"How is that possible!"

Qin Yu vehemently denied it, saying, "I'm just a little excited because I'm going home soon!"

Feeling restless?

Absolutely not!

Just ...

I feel a little guilty!

Logically speaking, he is a person who has made contributions and should not feel guilty.

The closer he got to the capital, the more obvious his guilty conscience became.

It's like there's always a treacherous subject trying to harm me!

This troublemaker is most likely the female demon!

Based on her understanding of the female demon, she believed that the female demon wouldn't punish him indiscriminately.

But there's a possibility that he might be rewarded in name only, but punished in reality!

With unease in his heart, Qin Yu lifted the curtain of the carriage and scanned the prison carts with his eyes.

I've done my fair share of brainwashing those ringleaders along the way.

You guys absolutely have to give it your all!

If you ever meet the female demon, you must tell her that the reason you risked your entire family's lives to rebel was directly related to her cruelty and inhumanity!

That she-devil needs to reflect on her actions!

Be more magnanimous when you should be, and don't hold grudges!

Isn't it just a monkey stealing peaches?

Isn't it just the Dragon Claw Hand?

You've done your job, it's time to move on!

As Qin Yu was lost in thought, a striking figure came into his view.

Lü Si!

This grandson didn't seem to mind the heat at all; he even wore a full set of armor befitting a general, riding a tall horse like a rooster that had won a great victory.

Qin Yu yelled at Lü Si, "Where the hell did you get this armor?"

Lu Si rode up to Qin Yu's side, proudly saying, "Of course, it was seized from the rebels! I've kept it all this time, specifically to wear it now!"

Qin Yu was speechless, but gave Lü Si a thumbs up and said admiringly, "You're really brave, aren't you? You dare to show off your hidden armor!"

What does it mean to "conceal military supplies"?

Lu Si immediately objected, "I'm a commander of a thousand men, what's wrong with wearing armor?"

"You son of a bitch!"

Qin Yu's face darkened. "Your thousand-man squad has already reached its limit!"

"fart!"

Lü Si snorted, "It's you who's finished as commander-in-chief, not me, the centurion! As long as Lin Gong hasn't said he'll dismiss me, I'll still be a centurion!"

"..."

Qin Yu was shocked by Lü Si's peculiar thought process, and cursed him inwardly as "show-off," before lowering the carriage curtain and no longer looking at Lü Si.

It's better not to look at it, lest you get a corn on your eye!

Nan Que'er gently nudged Qin Yu, "You, the great hero, aren't going to go out and show your face? Are you just going to stand by and watch Lü Si steal your thunder?"

Qin Yu smiled dismissively, "He spent a lot of money, shouldn't we let him show off a bit?"

Nan Que'er smiled, then tilted her head and asked, "So, what are your plans for us?"

"It's up to you guys!"

Qin Yu smiled casually, "If you're willing to be my family's farmers, then settle down on my estate! If you're not willing to be farmers, I'll petition His Majesty to arrange a place for you near Diecui Mountain in the northwest of the capital. I'll personally pay for the repairs to your houses and other things, so that your people can live and work in peace and contentment."

Her clan only numbered a few hundred.

Settling in is easy!

Nan Que'er lowered her head and pondered for a moment, then asked Yue Nu sitting beside her, "What do you think?"

"I'll listen to the Holy Maiden."

Yue Nu smiled sweetly, "The people in the clan will definitely listen to the Holy Maiden."

Nan Que'er thought for a moment, and was about to speak when Xu Wan's voice came from outside.

"Qin Yu, we just received news that His Majesty has dispatched Lord Shangguan to escort you ten miles outside the capital! You'd better make your preparations immediately!"

What?

Qin Yu abruptly lifted the carriage curtain, staring at Xu Wan in astonishment. "Really? You're not kidding me, are you?"

No way?

Do I have that much influence?

They even went ten miles outside the city to welcome us?

It was just the capture of two counties, not the annihilation of two kingdoms!

To be greeted ten miles outside the city—that's quite a high level of hospitality!

What do you think?

Xu Wan retorted irritably, then urged, "Stop lounging around in that harem and get ready!"

After saying that, Xu Wan rode away.

Watching Xu Wan leave, Nan Que'er chuckled at Qin Yu, her big eyes blinking rapidly. "She seems jealous!"

"Don't talk nonsense!"

Qin Yu stopped Nan Que'er, "Be careful she doesn't beat you up!"

"Who will beat whom is still up in the air!"

Nan Que'er gave a cute little hum and teased, "Go and coax her!"

"Getting excited again, huh?"

Qin Yu glared at Nan Que'er and quickly climbed out of the carriage.

After quickly tidying himself up, Qin Yu swiftly mounted his horse, rode up to Xu Wan, and teased, "Hey, you're not really jealous, are you?"

You're overthinking it.

Xu Wan curled her lip and snorted, "Putting aside what this has to do with me, just look at your physical condition. Even if you and Nan Que'er were to strip naked and lie together, what could you possibly do?"

"There are so many things I can do!"

Qin Yu was annoyed and stared at Xu Wan with a provocative look. "Why don't you come to my room tonight and see what happens?"

Again!

I'm a master of both literary and martial arts skills – I can suck snails and hang weights!

Bring it on if you dare!

"Don't!"

Xu Wan suppressed a laugh. "You're the only son of the Qin family! If something happens to you, how am I supposed to explain it to Wei Guogong?"

"..."

Qin Yu's face twitched again, his heart filled with frustration.

This damn broken body!

What exactly happened?

After what happened with Nan Que'er, he thought he was about to start a decadent life.

After enduring the pain all the way, he felt that the decadent life he had imagined was about to leave him again.

Seeing Qin Yu's embarrassed expression, Xu Wan was overjoyed.

Serves you right for being so cocky!

With his flaws, I can control him for the rest of my life!

Before long, Qin Yu and his group saw the people who were there to greet them.

Qin Yu rode up to Shangguan Youyi, quickly dismounted, and said with a smile, "I am truly grateful for Lord Shangguan's arduous journey to greet me!"

"Lord Qin's suppression of the rebellion and expansion of Luzhou are great achievements of our dynasty, and this is all as it should be."

Shangguan Youyi smiled and gestured with her hand, "Lord Qin, please get in the carriage and come with me to the palace to meet the Emperor! His Majesty has been waiting for you for a long time!"