Under the leadership of Wang Fu, the entire Northland army and civilians were mobilized.

There are those who make fire-beds, those who cut trees, those who dig coals.

In just a few days, many people in the North have used warm fire pits and long-lasting and warm coals in their homes.

When Xiao Ji heard about the heavy snowfall in the north and rushed back from Chang'an on the grounds that the Xiongnu would take this opportunity to go south and invade the border, what he saw was the warm scene of "the soldiers and the people are one family, working together to survive the cold winter."

Before returning to Beidicheng, when he passed a mountain range, he met Xiahou Lie, who was in charge of coal mining there.

"General!"

After everyone saluted, Xiao Ji asked about recent events, and Xia Houlie immediately started talking with witty words.

Xiao Ji listened for a long time and found that this man was always praising his daughter, and he suddenly became wary.

He immediately said: "My daughter is too young to marry into your family!"

When Xia Houlie heard this, he was stunned for a moment.

What to marry?
Marry a daughter?

Could it be that the general wanted to marry the young princess to his son? But the youngest of his sons is already ten years old!
Seeing him start to think about something, Xiao Ji scolded him coldly, "How dare you think about it!"

Realizing what Xiao Ji meant, Xia Houlie shook his head repeatedly and chuckled, "I don't dare, how dare I!"

Knowing that Xiao Ji had misunderstood something, he explained it to Xiao Ji.

He praised the little princess, naturally because the current fire kang was the idea of ​​the little princess, coal was discovered by the little princess first, and the smiles on everyone's faces in the North this winter were also because of the little princess.

After Xiao Ji heard this, he missed his wife and children even more.

After he and Xia Houlie parted ways, he galloped up and led his eighteen cavalry to Beidicheng overnight.

Because he didn't know whether the court would let him leave, or what changes would happen on the way, which would make his wife and children worried, Xiao Ji did not send a message to Beidi along the way.

When he arrived at the city gate with eighteen people, the guards at the city gate were surprised and delighted, not to mention the guards at the palace.

"Meet the General!"

"Get up."

Xiao Ji threw his horse to the guard and quickly entered the palace.

He signaled all the slaves who saw him to be silent, and quietly came to the outside of the palace alone.

Listening to the laughter coming from inside, Xiao Ji's face softened instantly.

At this time, Zhang An happened to come out from inside.

He also had a hot aura about him, which made Xiao Ji more clearly aware of the great value of coal.

Seeing Xiao Ji, Zhang An's eyes widened slightly, "Big..."

"Shh!"

Zhang An immediately fell silent.

When Xiao Ji entered the hall, Zhong Xing was praising Jin Yan with joy. He was sitting in a better position and saw Xiao Ji at a glance.

His eyes suddenly lit up, but he suppressed his excitement after noticing Xiao Ji's gaze.

Xiao Ji slowly approached, and Princess Jinyang, Xiao Buyi and Xiao Quji also noticed his figure. Only Jin Yan and Xiao Jinan were engrossed in eating and didn't pay attention to their surroundings at all.

When Xiao Ji suddenly came over and picked them up, the two children screamed happily.

"Father!"

"I seem to have seen my father!"

Jin Yan had already moved to touch Xiao Ji's face. Xiao Jinan was still doubting life. Looking at his confused look, the others laughed.

"I won't let anyone send a message when I come back."

Princess Jinyang said something and ordered people to prepare meals immediately.

Xiao Ji said there was no rush and looked at Princess Jinyang affectionately. Several juniors quickly went about their business and averted their eyes. Princess Jinyang smiled and said to him: "You are tired from riding horses. Put the child down and change into clean clothes before eating."

Xiao Ji nodded and looked at Xiao Buyi and Zhong Xing. "I've heard a lot about your deeds along the way. You've done a great job!"

Xiao Buyu looked excited, and Zhong Xing also looked a little proud.

Xiao Ji said to Xiao Quji again: "You sit in the palace, coordinate the logistics, and lay the foundation for your eldest brother and cousin's success. You are also indispensable!"

Xiao Quji didn't react that much, but only he knew how happy he was.

"Okay, let's go change clothes first." Princess Jinyang urged.

Xiao Ji looked at her with a smile, "I rode the horse all the way. I didn't sleep for days and nights. I could hardly lift my arms. I had to trouble the princess to change my clothes."

After the couple left, Xiao Jinan snorted and said loudly: "Father lied!"

The rest: "..."

What lies were told?
Xiao Jinan thought he was the only one who discovered the problem, and said proudly: "My father can pick up my sister and me in one fell swoop. How could he not be able to lift his arms? He still has to ask my mother to help him change clothes. He just keeps lying!"

The rest: "..."

Ah this!

A little fool is still a little fool.

Let him be a little fool who thinks he is smart!
……

In the sleeping hall.

Xiao Ji took off his heavy clothes and stood in front of Princess Jinyang wearing only his underwear. Just as he was about to reach out to hug Princess Jinyang, he heard a question.

"Why is there a wound here?" Princess Jinyang gently stroked a scar on his right chest.

Xiao Ji knew what she was referring to without even looking, "It's already there, it was left behind when fighting the Huns half a year ago..."

"Nonsense!"

Princess Jinyang cursed and pulled off Xiao Ji's collar, only to find that not only was there a brand new scar on his right chest, but there were five scars of varying degrees on other parts of his upper body.

She signaled Xiao Ji to take off all the clothes underneath.

Xiao Ji, who had always been informal in front of her, was shy at the moment and refused to take off his clothes no matter what.

Princess Jinyang glared at him and directly pulled off his clothes.

Xiao Ji: "..."

It’s not like I won’t show you, why are you so anxious?
Suddenly taking off his clothes, Xiao Ji's legs were already a little cold, but when he saw Princess Jinyang's murderous eyes, he felt even more trembling.

But Princess Jinyang did nothing, just looked at the extra scars on his body calmly.

A general who had experienced hundreds of battles and fought countless foreign races without leaving any scars. After going to Chang'an, he actually left so many wounds at the feet of the emperor.

The silence in the hall made Xiao Ji very uncomfortable.

He sighed, stepped forward, stretched out his strong arms to take Princess Jinyang into his arms, lowered his head and kissed her hair, and said distressedly: "Don't cry, am I back alive?"

As soon as these words came out, Princess Jinyang couldn't help but hit him on the chest, "Shut up!"

Afterwards, as if she was afraid that he would be in pain, she put her face against the deeply sunken wound and rubbed it gently.

"Really, these injuries look serious, but they have actually healed long ago." Xiao Ji reassured.

Princess Jinyang did not speak.

On the battlefield, she had no control over whether the general Xiao Ji was dead or alive.

Outside the battlefield, her general and her husband, even if they die, can only die in her hands.

Those who hurt Xiao Ji.

One day, she will make them all pay a heavy price! (End of chapter)

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