People in the Three Kingdoms: Starting from Preaching

Chapter 595 Little Farewell
"The Prime Minister is back!"

A scream from the maid in the mansion was heard in the courtyard. Cai Wenji, who had been waiting in the courtyard for a long time with her two young children, a boy and a girl, could not help but tremble slightly. At this moment, perhaps only the thousands of housewives in the folk who were waiting for their husbands to return from the war could understand Cai Wenji's feelings.

At this time, Cai Wenji was actually just one of the thousands of wives, just an ordinary woman who missed her husband so much that he became a mountain of longing for him all year round.

"Ah Xuan, Ah Xia, your father is coming home soon, remember to stay close to him later!"

Cai Wenji took a deep breath, calmed herself down, then squatted down and touched the two babies' heads. However, Xu Xuan was just beginning to learn to walk at this time, and Xu Xia was still learning to walk, so they only responded with a vague understanding to such words.

The female workers and guards in the mansion were also ready to welcome him and stood quietly on both sides waiting.

At this time, Cai Wenji could not wait any longer, so she picked up Xu Xia and went out to meet him. However, just as she reached the door, she saw a tall figure appear in front of her. The face that had made her worried for the past year suddenly appeared.

"Madam, I'm back."

Xu Chen led his army into the city wearing light armor. After passing through the capital, he rode all the way back to his mansion without even changing his clothes. He still had the air of a battlefield on him and was exhausted from his hasty journey.

The couple met again after a year of separation, and the call of "Madam" made Cai Wenji's heart tremble.

If there were not guards and female workers on both sides, she would have wanted to throw herself into Xu Chen's arms and become one with him. As the saying goes, a short separation is better than a new marriage. The strong longing in her heart was released in one go, almost drowning her completely.

"My husband has been fighting outside and has suffered!" When they met again after a year, she saw wrinkles at the corners of Xu Chen's eyes. She felt distressed and walked forward to stroke Xu Chen's face with her eyes slightly red.

Xu Chen grabbed her hand and smiled: "Those who go to the battlefield are soldiers. It's not that hard for me as a husband. It's not easy for you to run the household and take care of the children. You have suffered a lot."

While they were talking, Xu Xia in Cai Wenji's arms stretched out her little hand and touched Xu Chen's face. Although she was ignorant, she was not shy when she saw Xu Chen, whom she hadn't seen for a year.

Xu Chen laughed and pulled Xu Xia over to him. Of course, he did not neglect Xu Xuan who was holding onto the corner of Cai Wenji's clothes. He just held them in his arms and walked towards the inner courtyard, teasing them as he walked.

With the presence of the male host in the courtyard, the atmosphere suddenly became completely different. Not only did the guards and female workers beside them smile naturally, but even the flowers and plants in the courtyard seemed to have more life.

The inner courtyard immediately became lively, the workers were preparing to boil water and cook to welcome Xu Chen, and it was an elaborate arrangement. This was not only the workers' job, but also their heartfelt joy.

After all, being able to work for the prime minister is an honor in itself for them, and when they return home after the work is done, they can brag about it to others.

Xu Chen returned to the inner courtyard and took off his armor with the help of Cai Wenji. The couple talked softly to each other, and then Xu Chen started to play with his two children in the courtyard. The atmosphere was full of joy.

For Xu Chen, the Prime Minister's Mansion is his anchor in this era. Apart from his grand career, this is the only place in his life where he can feel at home. Now that his career has taken off and he has his beloved wife and children by his side, he has nothing else to ask for.

Cai Wenji stood under the eaves, watching Xu Chen and his children playing, feeling warm and satisfied. The war was almost over, and Xu Chen no longer had to fight outside for a long time like this time. Being able to spend the rest of her life with Xu Chen in this courtyard was the happiest thing Cai Wenji could think of.

When the sky turned into sunset, Xu Chen was able to take a bath and have his meal. The maids in the mansion consciously coaxed Xu Xuan and Xu Xia to go somewhere else. The brother and sister could not sleep with their parents tonight, and the guards tactfully left the inner courtyard and closed the gate.

As night fell, only candlelight shone through the windows of the main house in the inner courtyard, through which the shadows of two people leaning against each other tenderly could be vaguely seen. Until the candlelight went out, only the faint sound of whispers could be heard.

A successful career and a harmonious family - this is truly a perfect life. Just a few days after Xu Chen returned home, his spirits and complexion quickly became better. The hardship of fighting outside for a year was finally compensated.

Of course, it was not only Xu Chen whose complexion improved, but Cai Wenji also seemed to be nourished and looked radiant.

After returning home for a few days, Xu Chen gave himself a short vacation. He ignored the affairs of the court and concentrated on accompanying his wife and children. For him, most of his tasks had been completed and there were not many things he needed to worry about next. Naturally, the proportion of family in his heart would become higher.

The world will not stop turning without someone. Xu Chen was out fighting and working on the move and Xuan Xia had no problems, so a few days are not that important.

After enjoying family happiness for several days, Xu Chen finally calmed down and started to focus on his work.

However, the first official business after the war was to meet a special person, that was Ma Teng, who came all the way from Liangzhou to Peking to meet Xu Chen in person.

Ma Teng was met with two other people, Zhang Lu and Shi Xie, who had followed the army all the way with trepidation.

Zhang Lushixie felt very miserable. Not only did he have to travel all the way from his original place to Peking, but he also had not been received by Xu Chen. The more this happened, the more uncertain they felt.

Guessing someone else's thoughts is the most painful thing, not to mention that this person decides their life and death. The more Xu Chen doesn't see them, the more they will guess, and the more they guess, the more afraid they become, fearing that Xu Chen will turn against them.

Now they are no longer the local tyrants who once called the shots in the area, but have truly become fish on the chopping board. No matter how Xu Chen arranges them, they have no room for resistance.

The only thing that could comfort them a little was the rumor that this gentleman was at least very moral.

In such a state of anxiety, they finally received the news that they were allowed to meet. What they did not expect was that there was a guy who cut in line this time. Xiliang Ma Teng arrived later, but he arrived together with them.

However, this also made them realize that perhaps the reason why they were neglected these days was because that gentleman was waiting for Ma Teng.

Their guess was actually very accurate. In fact, on the way back to Beijing, Xu Chen received a messenger from Xiliang. When he knew that Ma Teng was coming to ask for a meeting, he simply waited for Ma Teng to meet Zhang Lu and Shi Xie together.

Xu Chen had no special reason for making Zhang Lushixie frightened for so long. He just wanted to save trouble.

(End of this chapter)