Chapter 177 Returning to Beijing
The next day, the morning mist was long, Li Jing and others got up early, ready to go back as soon as possible, but they didn't want the common people to wake up earlier than them, and when they learned that they were going to leave, they waited in front of the government office in advance.

When the common people saw them coming out, they hurriedly surrounded them and brought over all their best things.

"Girl, these are native eggs laid by our own chickens. Don't dislike them."

"Girl, this is the shortbread I baked for you last night, and you take it on the road to eat."

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Cui Yuexi looked at the crowded scene, and suddenly felt a sense of sadness of parting. These people are too simple, and it is more comfortable to get along with these people than the conspiracy of the capital.

Everyone's emotions are written on their faces. They laugh heartily when they are happy, and shed tears when they are sad. Everything is so real.

On the other hand, in Kyoto, everyone is wearing a hypocritical mask, even if they are very disgusted, they still have to deal with it with a smile on their faces.

"Thank you, keep it for your food." How could Cui Yuexi be willing to ask for their things? When Li Jing returned to Beijing, he would ask the emperor to reduce or exempt Jiangbei's taxes. If the emperor agreed, the people in Jiangbei would be able to live a prosperous year for a hundred years.

But after all, the national treasury has always been empty, and it all depends on taxation to stabilize it. If the emperor does not agree, the people still don't know how to survive this cold winter.

A little ration is life-saving at critical times, and she is reluctant to accept it.

"Girl, it's not that Nemo dislikes our vulgar things." A woman pretended to be angry. She knew very well that if Cui Yuexi really disliked her, she would never come here.

She did this only in the hope that Cui Yuexi would accept their wishes, so that they would feel better.

Cui Yuexi smiled, "How can I accept so many things from you? How about this, I will take less for each of you, and the rest sisters-in-law will take back for the children to eat."

As Cui Yuexi said, she reached out and took out a few eggs from the box handed over by the peasant woman closest to her.

The peasant woman wanted to persuade Cui Yuexi, but seeing that their carriage really couldn't fit so many things, they couldn't wait to hand over the baskets to Cui Yuexi one by one.

For Cui Yuexi, although these things are ordinary, they contain the fiery hearts of the common people.

Huanyue and the others put away their things and put them in the carriage. Li Jing stayed by Cui Yuexi's side all the time, and finally got into the carriage.

Li Jing looked at the things piled up in the carriage and smiled lightly, "If we are down and out in the future, why not come to Jiangbei, rely on Miss Cui, and you can be a husband without any worries."

Li Jing smiled and opened his mouth, Cui Yuexi listened to the address in his words, and beat him on the chest coquettishly.

"It's really shameless for you to call yourself my husband's name before you get married."

Li Jing's smile widened, "I'm talking about many years later, I will naturally be your husband, why, there is an imperial decree, you still want to marry someone else."

Li Jing was teasing, Cui Yuexi turned her head and opened the curtain to look outside. The common people knelt on the ground and kowtowed to their carriage.

"Caomin bids farewell to the Fourth Prince, General Li, and Master Liu. You all have a smooth journey and arrived in Kyoto safely."

The carriage drove slowly, and Cui Yuexi looked at the people with reluctance. Even though she was a little reluctant, she would inevitably face parting.

"If we have a chance in the future, we will come back here."

Li Jing comforted her, Cui Yuexi nodded, she didn't sit back in the carriage until she couldn't see the people clearly.

The journey was bumpy, and Cui Yuexi was resting tiredly in the carriage. Li Jing was worried that she would be cold, so he took the cloak from the bundle and covered her body.

Cui Yuexi clutched her cloak tightly, curled up next to Li Jing like a lazy cat, and fell asleep peacefully.

When they arrived at General Li's garrison, they left after a short rest. General Li knew that it would be a serious crime for him to leave the garrison without authorization, and after instructing the deputy general in the barracks, he followed Li Jing back to the capital.

The bridge at Qingfengdu has been repaired by General Li's subordinates. After crossing the long river, everyone took a rest in the woods.

General Li and Liu Yanbo came to Li Jing's side, they sat on the ground, watching Li Jing take care of Cui Yuexi's food, Liu Yanbo's eyes were full of joy.

"Fourth prince, you are going to spoil Yuexi like this."

Liu Yanbo was naturally happy and teased him.

Li Jing handed the roasted rabbit legs to Cui Yuexi, "Uncle is serious, Yuexi will soon be my wife, it's only natural that I treat her well."

Li Jing said it calmly, without the slightest hint of boredom.

May I ask, is there anyone in Kyoto who can praise his wife so much, let alone a wife who has never been married.

Men have always believed that being taken care of by their wives is justified, but they never thought that someone who enjoys it will be paid by someone else.

Liu Yanbo clasped his fists and smiled, "I've been taught, my Yuexi can marry the Fourth Prince, and I've experienced the blessings of several lifetimes."

Liu Yanbo thought of Shen Shi who was busy with all the big and small affairs of the family at home. She was able to handle things in an orderly manner, so it goes without saying that she had to put in a lot of experience.

General Li's eyes were full of envy, "Don't make me envious and jealous by your family's sour words here, let's get down to business.

I am not afraid of the emperor's crimes and punishments. After all, I have been away all year round and neglected to take care of my family. If I am resigned from my position, I will be able to reunite with my family in the mansion.

What I hate the most is how to persuade the emperor to exempt Jiangbei from taxes. "

General Li is well aware of the hardships of the people, if he can get them food and clothing by adhering to the punishment, if he admits it.

What's more, he wanted to bear all the punishments to protect Li Jing. He didn't have much contact with him, but he could see Li Jing's heart clearly.

"General Li, I'll handle this matter, but it may drag you down and be punished, maybe even I can't protect you."

The fact that he asked the emperor to exempt from taxes has violated the emperor's taboo. He can't protect himself, and he really can't take care of General Li.

"Fourth prince, don't worry, what if you lose your official position, if the emperor disagrees, the last general will kneel at the Meridian Gate until he agrees to the position."

Liu Yanbo hastily stopped him, "General Li, don't do this. Your coming to support will make the emperor suspect that you have joined the fourth prince's side. If so, I'm afraid it will bring disaster to the general's residence. You should not come forward about this matter. I'll wait." It's dealt with."

Liu Yanbo always accompanied Sheng Jia, so he naturally knew what the emperor thought.

Li Jingjun sighed helplessly, "Am I the kind of villain who is greedy for life and afraid of death?"

Li Jing comforted, "I know that the general is loyal and courageous, but the general has to consider his family. What's more, the capital seems to be calm, but the battle for the heir apparent is inevitable. The people who make good friends on weekdays may be behind the critical moment." Those who stabbed the knife, the general should not be impulsive."

Li Jing calmed General Li's emotions with an objective attitude, and General Li sighed helplessly.

"But I acted on my own, how can I drag you and Mr. Liu down."

(End of this chapter)

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