Ji Tang

Chapter 977
"This is Chang'an City? The capital of the Tang Dynasty?"

Outside Chang'an City, there is still the same gorgeous carriage. Such luxuriously decorated carriages are very common in Chang'an.But anyone with a bit of discernment knows that this is just a show off for the nouveau riche.

Who in a truly wealthy family makes the carriage he travels in so luxurious?Doesn't this attract thieves' attention?

Besides, if a child from a wealthy family is so arrogant, he is afraid that his elders will beat him to death when he goes home.

People in the Central Plains have always adhered to the idea of ​​keeping their wealth secret. As the saying goes, if you are not afraid of thieves, you are afraid of being missed. Maybe someone doesn't like you that day and gives you a try. Who can bear it?
Therefore, when the people passing by saw Juana, who was obviously a foreign woman, they stopped paying attention. Such people were nothing unusual in Chang'an, but they often ended badly.

It's just that Ji Qi can't stand the attention of ladies and wealthy ladies.

In fact, this young man is so beautiful. His slightly curly black hair is tied up in a Han Chinese hair ornament, and is bound by a hair crown inlaid with rubies.

Wearing a decent gown and cloak, he looks like a typical scholar.Perhaps due to his long experience in the culture of the Tang Dynasty, this boy does have the temperament of a scholar, and with his mixed blood, he is very popular with the women of Chang'an.

If he hadn't seen dozens of mighty guards around him, someone might have come forward to talk to him.

Don't underestimate the enthusiasm of the women of Chang'an. Under the leadership of several princesses of the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan, the affairs between the ladies of Chang'an have long been known to everyone. Everyone has long been accustomed to keeping faces in captivity.

As long as they don't steal their own men, they can do whatever they like, as long as it doesn't affect them.

"Anna?"

Just when Juana looked at Chang'an City, which looked like a giant beast, and was at a loss, a familiar yet unfamiliar voice sounded in her ears.

Familiarity is due to the longing of many midnight dreams.Strange, I haven’t heard it with my own ears for who knows how many years.

Juana suddenly turned around, and when she saw the figure she had longed for but could not find, standing outside the city gate with a smile and looking at her, she could no longer hold back her tears.

"Ah Cheng?"

He covered his mouth and cried bitterly. Under the surprised eyes of everyone, he ran towards the man in front of him with all his strength.Passersby were stunned to see it.

"Bah, she is indeed a woman from a foreign race, she is not ashamed at all!"

Faced with the contempt of passers-by, she simply ignored it or didn't care at all!
"He is my father?"

Ji Qi looked at the man hugged by his mother. Why wasn't he excited?
"Yes, I didn't expect that the heroic figure back then would actually be old."

Aunt Zhang said with emotion.

"Okay, okay, there are so many people watching here, you are an old married couple, you are not afraid of people laughing at you?"

Ji Cheng was lying not to be excited, but after all, he was not as unrestrained as Juana, so he quickly pulled her up from his arms.

"No, I don't care. What's wrong with me hugging my own man? Who dares to laugh?"

Juana wiped her eyes and acted like a girl for a moment.

Ji Cheng was helpless, but after all, he still had to pay attention to the impact, right?If an acquaintance in Chang'an saw this, would he die of embarrassment?
"Okay, if you have anything to say, go home and see if I won't take good care of you then? You're itchy after not seeing each other for so long, aren't you?"

Hearing what her man said so openly, Juana's face turned red and her body felt a lot softer. She immediately gave him a flirtatious look, and Ji Cheng couldn't bear it.

"That's our son?"

Seeing the young man behind Juana, Ji Cheng suppressed the excitement in his heart and said.

Because of the injuries he suffered in his early years, he had nothing to offer except a daughter who was already married.When he learned that Juana had given birth to a son for him, he was so happy.

As for the mother of this child, is she a Hu?hehe.When had Ji ever cared about this?

While other aristocratic families value blood, the Ji family has no such rules.When the Wuhu invaded China, they hid deep in the Qinling Mountains. If they only looked for Han women, their lineage would probably be destroyed.

Therefore, except for the direct lineage, everyone else has more or less foreign bloodlines.

According to the records of the ancestors, the ancestors believed that they were sorry for their ancestors, but in order to continue, there were no restrictions on the marriage of anyone except the direct lineage, and there was no discrimination for the remaining children, and they were all treated equally.

This is also the reason why he was able to earn the clan's consent to let the child recognize his ancestors.Although the clan has risen in recent years, many old guys and the new generation are affected by the current trend and are not willing to marry women of other races.

If it weren't for the great contribution he made to the clan in the past years, it would be hard to tell.If the elders in the clan disagree, even with the support of the clan leader, it will be difficult to enter the family tree.

Upon hearing her man's inquiry, Juana said proudly: "Yes, that is our son, Ji Qi."

After saying that, he turned back and shouted: "Qi'er, come here quickly!"

Ji Qi was stunned and seemed to realize something. He took a deep breath and came to Ji Cheng.Looking at the man with half white hair and a deep scar on his face, he opened his mouth several times, but he didn't know why he couldn't speak?
"Hurry up and call me daddy. This is Ji Cheng, you kid. Hurry up and call me daddy!"

Seeing Ji Qing in a daze, Juana became a little anxious and quickly urged.

Aunt Zhang also said: "Qi'er, this is the father that Aunt Zhang often talks about. Why are you hesitant now?"

Ji Qi looked at the expectant Ji Cheng, then at his anxious mother and encouraging Aunt Zhang, and finally shouted: "Father, father!"

"Hey!"

Ji Cheng was so happy that he almost jumped up. He seemed to be dreaming until now. Although Zhang and Juana mentioned the appearance of this child in their letters many times, when they saw it today, what they said in the letter was beyond their reach. just in case.

This is my son, my son!
"Okay, okay, daddy's good son, really daddy's good son!"

Ji Cheng was speechless and patted his son's shoulder and kept saying hello.He received frequent glances from everyone around him.

"Uncle Cheng?"

Just when he was still immersed in happiness, a shout woke him up. Looking back, who could it be if he wasn't the eldest son of the Cheng family, Cheng Chusi?
"Little father-in-law? Why are you here?"

No wonder Ji Cheng was surprised. This guy has been guarding the emperor. Why is he here today?

"Isn't this Xiu Mu? He just went out for a walk. He felt like his whole body was rusty in the palace."

After saying that, he looked at Juana, who was obviously from a foreign race, and Ji Qi, who was beautiful and had no feelings for others, and said, "This is..." Hearing this, Ji Qi slapped his forehead and said with a bitter smile, "I was so happy that I forgot to introduce them!"

He pointed at Juana and said, "This is Juana, the big-eating woman I met when I was in the Western Regions!"

Then he pointed at Ji Qi and said proudly: "The son of Juana and I will be named Ji Qi, Qi from Qishan."

"I've seen this child once since he was born. Ever since he got injured, the owner of the family won't let me run around anymore. I haven't seen him in almost ten years."

"No, this child's coming-of-age ceremony is coming soon, so I beg the patriarch to give this child a grace and let him inherit my lineage of incense."

Cheng Chusi was stunned when he heard this. This was the first time he heard about this.But do you want to recognize your ancestors and return to your clan?But then it became clear that Uncle Cheng only had one daughter.

So he said happily: "Congratulations to Uncle Cheng, now your wish has come true."

Ji Cheng laughed so much that he couldn't even see his eyes. After talking for a while, Cheng Chusi patted Ji Qi's shoulder. In his stunned eyes, he smiled and said: "Good boy, at first glance I thought it was someone." My little lady is disguising herself as a man, didn’t you expect she’s a grown man?”

"I have time to drink at home. If I have something to do, I'll leave first so I won't disturb your reunion."

After saying hello to Jicheng, he mounted his horse and roared away.

Seeing Cheng Chusi leaving, Ji Cheng introduced: "This is the family head's friend and the legitimate son of Duke Lu of the Tang Dynasty. He will inherit the title of Duke of Lu in the future."

Then he warned his son: "Young Master Cheng is a generous man, and his family is also on good terms with our family. Since he has invited you, let your family take you to recognize him when you have time. It will be good for you to interact with him more."

Seeing his son nodding, he shouted: "Let's go home!"

The group of people headed towards Chongrenfang in a mighty manner, and passers-by were surprised for a while!

The luxurious carriage had long been abandoned by Ji Cheng to his servants. Instead, Juana was allowed to ride in his own carriage, while he and his son rode in front.

Most people in Chang'an know Ji's logo, but they are surprised to see a barbarian woman sitting on it. How is this inappropriate?
But this is a private matter after all, and I am just complaining.

The prosperity of the country directly led to the overwhelming pride of the people, who looked down upon all people who were not from the Tang Dynasty. The pride of the people of the Kingdom of Heaven made them naturally look down upon people from all countries.

"Chang'an City has a circumference of more than sixty miles, with a total of [-] squares. Our family also has real estate in Chang'an. In Ping'an Square, which is close to the West Market, you can see many foreign businessmen. You can go and take a look when you have time, but Don’t go there often, but you can go there often in Dongshi.”

The father and son rode horses side by side, and Ji Cheng told his son some things about Chang'an!
"Why? Why can't we go to West Market more often?"

Ji Qi said a little doubtfully.

Ji Cheng smiled when he heard this and said proudly: "Because you are my son and a member of the Ji family. Xishi is a place where barbarians live together. Except for businessmen, the nobles of Chang'an City rarely go there."

"As for the reason, you will naturally understand it after a long time."

Then he talked about the topic of dressing: "You don't want to go home yet. The master of the house will live there for a while. Dad will take you home after a while."

As if afraid that his son would misunderstand, he explained: "His Majesty the Emperor wants to receive you and your mother. Don't ask or say anything. Just bring your eyes and ears."

"But don't worry, nothing will happen. With the head of the family taking care of you, no one will dare to do anything to you mother and son."

Ji Qi was shocked. His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty wanted to meet him and his mother?How can this be?

But seeing that his father had no intention of explaining, he stopped asking!
Seeing his son's demeanor like this, Ji Cheng felt very happy.He knows what to ask and what not to ask, and he also knows how to advance and retreat. Now he is so satisfied with this son!
After walking through not many streets, when he turned a corner, Ji Cheng smiled and said: "We're here!"

A simple and majestic mansion sits on the ground, with majestic stone lions on both sides and a pair of halberds stuck on both sides.A war drum is just below the gatehouse.

A group of eight brave soldiers were wearing armor, holding horizontal swords, and looking straight ahead.Even if you don't do anything or say anything, you can still feel the evil spirit coming towards your face.

Look at the large gilded characters above the door, 'Amnesty and the establishment of the Tang Dynasty's founding Duke's Mansion! .

"The Duke of the State of Xi is the title of the head of the family. As for the deeds of the head of the family, you must also know something about it. He joined the army at the age of 16, became a marquis, and became the leading Duke of the State of Xi in the Tang Dynasty at the age of 30. No one else would dare to think of such an experience, but The Patriarch did it. Not only that, he also re-established the Ji family that had long declined. With such ability and wisdom, you will have to ask the Patriarch for advice in the future."

"The head of the family is very kind to his family. As long as it doesn't involve any issues of principle, he usually doesn't interfere too much. You have to behave well later. If you can catch the eye of the head of the family, you will be prosperous."

After helping Juana down from the carriage, she was about to go in, but she saw the housekeeper Lao Liu coming out.

"You're back. The master of the house has ordered the meals to be prepared. You can take them to wash up first, and then take them to see the master after dinner."

Ji Cheng was stunned when he heard this. Didn't he say that he wanted to have dinner with them in the morning? Why did he change in the blink of an eye?
"But there's someone at home?"

Ji Cheng made a guess as soon as he thought about it. The head of the family always meant what he said and did what he said without any ambiguity.There must be something wrong with this sudden change of heart. Since we are still at home, there is nothing to say. Someone is definitely coming.Maybe the visitor's status is not low enough for the head of the family to receive him personally.

"Yes, but this has nothing to do with you. Go and wash up quickly!"

"I still have to serve, so I'll leave this place to you. Anyway, you are familiar with the family."

After Lao Liu finished speaking, he trotted in quickly, looking panicked!

Ji Cheng thought for a while and then said to Juana and his son: "Let's go in first. We have important guests to receive today. I will take you to wash up first, and then go to see the head of the family after dinner."

After saying that, he led everyone to the west courtyard, which was specially used to receive guests.The place is not small either, with flowers, trees, rockeries, and pavilions all available.

It dazzled several people along the way and they couldn't even see it!

In the study room in the backyard, Fang Xuanling was sitting on a chair drinking tea. Ji Song ignored him and just looked through the account book.

After a long while, after reading the account book, Ji Song breathed a sigh of relief.

"In other words, the investigation has been completed this time?"

Fang Xuanling put down the cup and sighed: "What else? Who would have thought that in the prosperous age, there would be such a bunch of moths. Fortunately, you discovered it early, otherwise something big would have happened!"

"Civil and military collusion, reselling supplies, and also have connections with the remnants of Goguryeo. This time, we must kill them all no matter what, otherwise I will not be able to relieve my anger!"

Ji Song glanced at the ledger and said nothing, but the cold light in his eyes was very captivating, like a hunter aiming at his prey, waiting for the best opportunity.
(End of this chapter)