Chapter 157 Returning to Beijing
Chapter 157 Returning to Beijing
After several days of travel, Fu Lingan and Yongheng finally returned triumphantly.
Knowing that they would be back today, Jingyan got up early without being called for the first time.
I got up too early and didn't know what to do, so I just stared blankly towards the palace gate.
The Empress Dowager must have understood everything when she saw her like this. She was probably still in the Cining Palace, but her heart had already flown out of the city.
Although Qing'er's face wasn't as full of worry as Jingyan's, the bright joy in her eyes couldn't be hidden from the Empress Dowager.
Knowing that the two girls were worried about someone, the Empress Dowager quietly asked Eunuch Pu to go to the Yangxin Palace.
After a while, Eunuch Pu came back and told the emperor to let Jingyan and Qing'er go to the Yangxin Palace.
The two were confused. The emperor was supposed to meet Fu Lingan and Yongheng today, so where did he have the time to summon them?
The old Buddha said with a smile: "The emperor must have something to ask you, go quickly."
Fortunately, the two knew that they were going to meet their loved ones today, so they dressed very formally and could go directly to the Yangxin Palace.
Seeing that the two girls didn't know what was going on, the old lady smiled slightly, keeping her achievements and fame to herself.
While walking on the road, Jingyan had come to his senses. It was Eunuch Pu who came to deliver the message. It must be that the Empress Dowager sent Eunuch Pu to the Yangxin Palace to say something.
As expected, as soon as they entered the Yangxin Palace, the emperor was already waiting. Seeing the two people come in, the emperor smiled and stood up, "It's just right, they should be here too, let's go."
Jingyan followed excitedly. How could she not be happy to see Fu Lingan in advance?
The emperor and his men waited at the palace gate for a while before they saw Fu Ling'an and Yongheng riding fast horses from a distance.
The moment they saw the emperor, they dismounted and ran forward quickly.
"See your Majesty, long live your Majesty."
The emperor smiled and nodded: "Get up, you have worked hard."
Fu Ling'an smiled again and saluted Jingyan and Qing'er. He hadn't seen the princess for a long time and she seemed to have lost weight.
Jingyan looked at the man in front of him. He was darker and thinner. He must have not rested well outside and was in too much of a hurry to travel. His face was obviously weathered.
Restraining the urge to go forward and hug him, Jing Yan smiled faintly: "It's been a long time since we last met, General, are you all right?"
Fu Lingan stared at Jingyan closely, as if he couldn't get enough of looking at her: "Princess, I'm fine."
The emperor coughed lightly, interrupting the two of them.
"Originally, I was too lazy to pick you two up, but my two nieces are waiting impatiently."
After saying this, the emperor swept a teasing look over them, making them blush at the same time.
The emperor achieved his goal and laughed a few times, "Let's go, I have prepared a family banquet. Today, regardless of whether we are emperor or minister, I will give you a good welcome."
The emperor was walking in front, with the younger generations following a few steps behind.
Yongheng looked at Qing'er and said, "Qing'er, you don't know how much I miss you."
As soon as these words were spoken, Qing'er looked around in panic. How could this rascal dare to say anything in public?
Seeing that no one seemed to have heard it, Qing'er felt relieved and glared at him fiercely.
Yongheng chuckled. There was nothing he could do. He missed Qing'er so much. But he was so happy that he could see Qing'er as soon as he returned to the palace.
Jing Yan approached Fu Ling'an stealthily: "Are you okay?"
"With the protection of the amulet you prepared, how could I possibly get hurt?"
Hearing this, Jingyan smiled happily. Of course, the amulet she asked for must be very effective.
Yongheng was finally satisfied after receiving two rolls of the eyes from Qing'er. He stepped between Jingyan and Fu Ling'an and pushed Jingyan to Qing'er's side.
"Jingyan, you're not a good enough sister. Why don't you care if your brother is hurt?"
Jingyan closed her eyes and forced herself to suppress the urge to beat Yongheng up. This was outside, and she had to maintain her ladylike image.
But she has plenty of ways to deal with him. Jingyan smiled slightly, "Yes, brother, I am not a qualified sister. I guess you don't want to see me either. Then Qing'er and I will go back to Cining Palace first."
After saying this, Jingyan pretended to pull Qing'er away.
Yongheng took a step forward, grabbed the corner of Jingyan's clothes and begged, "My dear sister, I was too presumptuous. You are the best sister in the world, and I am the one who doesn't know what's good for you."
When the emperor saw the show put on by the young people, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Jingyan couldn't hold it back any longer, and bent over with laughter, and 'reluctantly' agreed to stay.
Looking at his future brother-in-law at the bottom of the food chain, Fu Ling'an patted his shoulder sympathetically.
Fu Ling'an and Yongheng handled the situation very cleanly and efficiently this time. They dealt a severe blow to the White Lotus Sect, which was jumping around like fleas. It would be difficult for them to gain any influence for many years to come.
It can be said that this allowed the emperor to vent his anger.
As everyone toasted each other, the emperor inevitably thought of Yongheng's marriage.
As early as the day he returned to the capital, Yongheng rode his horse as fast as he could to deliver a letter to Prince Guo and his wife.
When the two learned that Yongheng had a woman he loved, they were very happy and immediately reported to the emperor and set off back to Beijing.
The emperor coughed lightly, glanced at Qing'er, and then looked at Yongheng: "Prince Guo submitted a memorial to me a few days ago. I believe he will be able to return to the capital soon."
As soon as these words were spoken, not only Jingyan and Yongheng, but also Fu Lingan's eyes lit up.
No, there was also Fu Heng, who secretly raised the corners of his mouth.
Yongheng didn't expect that his father and mother were so reliable and would return to Beijing so soon. Wouldn't that mean he would be able to marry the beauty soon?
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but grin.
Jingyan naturally knew that her father and mother came back for her brother and Qing'er's marriage. She secretly winked at Qing'er: Qing'er, you will soon be my real sister-in-law!
Qing'er was able to restrain herself originally, but after Jingyan's disturbance, she immediately blushed.
She glared at Jingyan shyly, and Jingyan smiled and refused to change.
Seeing Qing'er's face flushed with shame, Fu Kang'an lowered his head silently.
Ever since returning from the Southern Tour, he has been restraining himself from seeing Qing'er. He thought he had let it go, but he didn't expect that when he saw Qing'er and Brother Yongheng were in love with each other, he still felt uncontrollably sad.
But Brother Yongheng is a very good person, and Prince Guo and his wife are also very good people. He should ask them to bless her.
Thinking of this, Fu Kang'an recalled what his father had said a few days ago, "Kang'an, it's not a good idea for you to stay at home like this. The emperor previously reserved a position for Ertai in the Cavalry Battalion, but it's no longer needed. How about I go back to the emperor and send you there?"
Thinking of this, Fu Kangan made up his mind.
He smiled and stood up. "My brothers are so brave in killing the enemy and helping the emperor solve problems. I am so envious of you. I would like to take this opportunity to boldly ask for your grace."
The emperor had always admired this boy who dared to speak out and take the lead. When he saw him speak, he smiled and asked, "Tell me, I want to see if you can benefit from your brother's fame."
"I also want to join the army. I heard there's a vacancy in the Cavalry Battalion."
So this was the matter. Fu Kang'an was able to bring it up, so Fu Heng probably wanted to send the child out for training. This was a good thing, so the emperor waved his hand and agreed.
Jingyan looked at Fu Kangan, who was acting weird today, and always felt that he had something on his mind.
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