The Prodigal Son

After the banquet, Qin Yu rushed home as quickly as possible.

At this moment, the Qin family's gate was wide open and the lights were on.

Luo Qingyi and the rest of the Qin family stood at the door to welcome Qin Yu and his group.

Although it was night, everyone in the mansion was dressed extremely formally, and even the new clothes that Luo Qingyi had given to everyone for the New Year were worn ahead of time.

Everyone's face was beaming with pride and joy.

Sun Ma and Wu Ma, who had worked in the Qin household for a long time, were so moved that they had tears in their eyes.

Many of them watched Qin Yu grow up, and some even watched Qin Yu's father grow up.

When Qin Yu was at his lowest point, they were worried about the Qin family and Qin Yu, and they tried to persuade him with earnest words.

Their fates had long been intertwined with the Qin family.

Qin Yu's triumphant return is not just a matter of bringing glory to the Qin family.

As everyone eagerly awaited their arrival, a guard rushed forward to report to Luo Qingyi: "Madam Qingyi, the young master and the others have arrived at the street corner!"

"Lady in Green" is the new way the people in the Qin family address Luo Qingyi.

Although Luo Qingyi repeatedly asked everyone not to call her that, everyone still addressed her that way.

Over time, she got used to it.

Luo Qingyi shuddered and ordered in a deep voice, "Get everything ready!"

The crowd quickly stood in line, each person gazing expectantly at the street corner.

Under the expectant gazes of the crowd, Qin Yu finally appeared in their sight, leading a large group of people.

As they entered, Luo Qingyi led everyone in a salutation: "Welcome back, Young Master! Welcome, Lady Que'er..."

Hearing this loud voice, Nan Que'er on horseback was taken aback.

Lady Sparrow?

Why did they change how they addressed each other after I went out with Qin Yu?

However, Qin Yu was not surprised at all by this title; in fact, he was quite pleased.

Qin Yu rode his horse to the gate, glanced at the crowd, and waved his hand generously: "Rewards, rewards for everyone! Everyone in the manor will receive a year's salary!"

Putting everything else aside, the title "Lady Sparrow" alone deserves a reward!

With so much silver in my hands, what am I supposed to do but look at it instead of spending it?

When you're rich, you can do whatever you want!

"..."

Luo Qingyi's lips twitched slightly as she looked at Qin Yu, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

After receiving the good news from the palace, she had already given everyone in the household half a year's salary as a reward!

Qin Yu had just returned when, with a few words, he gave away another year's worth of monthly allowance.

It seems I have to work really hard to make money!

Otherwise, if he continues to act so willfully, the Qin family will eventually run out of money for rewards.

Just as Luo Qingyi was lost in thought, Qin Yu quickly jumped down and strode up to her.

The next moment, Qin Yu pulled Luo Qingyi into his arms and kissed her fiercely.

"ten……"

Before Luo Qingyi could speak, Qin Yu's lips sealed her mouth.

The people in the Qin family were already used to Qin Yu's unrestrained behavior.

Besides, everyone has a youthful phase!

Everyone just watched the two of them with smiles, without disturbing their intimacy.

In the end, Luo Qingyi was the first to succumb to the gazes of the crowd, gently pushing Qin Yu away and lowering her head in embarrassment.

She could be intimate with Qin Yu without any problems once the door was closed.

But with so many eyes watching, she still felt a little embarrassed.

Qin Yu, however, was thick-skinned. He greeted everyone as if nothing had happened, then grinned and opened his arms to Aunt Sun and Aunt Wu, "Aunt Sun, Aunt Wu, shall we give each other a hug?"

Sun Ma covered her face in embarrassment, "Oh dear, young master, please don't..."

Before Sun Ma could finish speaking, Qin Yu stepped forward and gave her a simple hug.

Then, Wu Ma looked completely bewildered.

Then, Lao Tu...

Seeing Qin Yu hugging everyone one by one, the crowd couldn't help but look at each other in bewilderment.

Qin Yu's actions were seen as absolutely unorthodox and unconventional by everyone.

Yet, it was incredibly warm.

It felt like sitting by a fire.

They were simply curious: what was wrong with the young master?

After going out to fight a battle, how come you've become so "enthusiastic"?

Puzzled, Luo Qingyi moved to Nan Que'er's side and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong with Thirteenth Young Master?"

Nan Que'er stared at Qin Yu and said softly, "Simply put, it's good to be alive!"

She certainly understood Qin Yu's unusual behavior.

Although the battle was not as dangerous as she had imagined beforehand, it was still full of uncertainties.

If it weren't for Qin Yu's repeated victories with surprise attacks and a bit of luck, even with Ning Huang protecting him, Qin Yu might have died on the battlefield.

Of Qin Yu's hundred personal guards, only seventy-nine returned; the other twenty-one remained in Min forever.

Especially when they faced 20,000 Chu troops head-on and encountered the strange snake in the blessed land, they almost lost their lives.

Upon hearing Nan Que'er's words, Luo Qingyi couldn't help but tremble.

It's good to be alive!

Suddenly, she understood Qin Yu's unusual behavior and felt a pang of heartache.

Qin Yu hugged everyone in the manor before inviting them inside. He then put his arm around Luo Qingyi's waist and said with a mischievous grin, "Did you miss me?"

Luo Qingyi bit her thin lips lightly, her voice firm: "Yes! I want to every day!"

Qin Yu chuckled and whispered in Luo Qingyi's ear, "I'll definitely feed you well tonight!"

"Thirteenth Young Master..."

Luo Qingyi slapped him shyly, looked around, then whispered seductively in Qin Yu's ear, "My period just ended, so let Que'er keep you company tonight. Once I'm all better, I'll definitely feed Thirteen Young Master properly!"

Holy crap?

What a coincidence?

never mind!

Now that everyone's back, how can we not have time to spend together?

Thinking this, Qin Yu hugged Luo Qingyi even tighter and whispered, "Don't worry about these things, just let me hold you and let you sleep soundly!"

The two talked privately all the way back into the house.

After enjoying the lively atmosphere with the crowd, Qin Yu returned to his courtyard with Luo Qingyi and Nan Que'er.

As soon as she entered the house, Luo Qingyi took out a letter and handed it to Qin Yu: "This is a letter that Grandpa sent back ten days ago. I have already read it, and you should take a look too."

"Um."

Qin Yu took the letter and opened it.

The letter didn't contain anything special; it just said that he would be stationed in Wuzhou to prevent Bei Qi from launching a military campaign in winter, which was unusual for him. He knew he wouldn't be back until spring, and asked Luo Qingyi to manage the affairs of the manor and send some New Year's supplies to the villagers on the estate.

He also specifically instructed Luo Qingyi to send more supplies to the disabled farmers.

Qin Yu knew that many of the disabled villagers had been soldiers under the old man's command. They had become disabled on the battlefield and later became villagers of the Qin family.

In addition, the old man also instructed her in the letter that when he returned, she should urge her to study military books more and not to be arrogant and complacent because of a victory.

Qin Yu put away the letter and asked with a smile, "Have all the supplies been sent over?"

Luo Qingyi nodded and smiled, "I originally planned to send the supplies together after you returned in triumph, but it's almost the New Year and you still haven't come back, so I sent the supplies over the day before yesterday! Since Que'er's clansmen just settled here this year, I specially sent them some extra supplies as well."

"That's good!"

Qin Yu put the letter aside and looked at the two women with a mischievous grin: "It's getting late, let's get some rest!"

The two women, feeling shy, gently patted Qin Yu, letting him hold them in his arms, one on each side...