Reborn under the White Mountain

Chapter 260 Returning to Beijing
Haoyu and his party rushed back to the capital before the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.Haoyu went directly to the palace to meet the emperor, while Yuxian returned to Fangfu with her brothers.

In the palace, Haoyu reported the disaster relief situation to his father, and reported all the accounts to Chu Xuyao.Chu Xuyao ​​nodded and smiled while listening to Haoyu's report. "Wrong? What you reported is much more than the food and other items allocated by the court. Where did the rest come from?"

"Father, it was Yuxian who brought the family's food and money. In addition, my uncle also raised a lot in the Chamber of Commerce. There is also Tongrentang, which also donated this year's profit. The Chamber of Commerce in Beijing is also called by Tongrentang. Donated a lot of things. In this way, some of the needs of the disaster area can be considered satisfactory. The ones given by the court are not enough at all. At the beginning, it was 1000 million taels, and it would be good to have 800 million taels in place at the end. Father, I don't know if you know about this?" The disaster relief this time can be said to be due to the strength of the people, but in contrast to the imperial court, no matter what things were delivered, they were not delivered in a timely manner.

When Chu Xuyao ​​heard this, he slapped the table angrily, "Haoyu, you don't know, everyone in the court is crying for poverty. I asked the household department to take the money, but the household department officials pushed back and forth and said there was no money. Han Shangshu alone can’t beat them at all. Ask them to prepare supplies, one by one saying that there are not so many reserves in the treasury, and I have to fight with them in the court every day to get those things. In the end, even the harem All the expenses were reduced, and then enough was raised to send them. Now that Fengyun is attacking again, there are even more discussions in the court. It is said that it is for disaster relief, and the treasury has been emptied. Now there is no money and food available, and it is said that Negotiating peace, I'm really mad." Speaking of these, Chu Xuyao ​​felt extremely aggrieved, the majestic king of a country was actually held hostage by these ministers.

"Father, someone in Cangyu's court colluded with Fengyun. I wanted to investigate when I came back last time, but before I could do anything, there was an earthquake. It seems that this time, we have to investigate this matter first. It’s enough to be clear. If you fight against the outside world, you must first secure the inside, otherwise, there will always be people who will hold you back, and I am afraid that Fengyun’s sudden attack this time is also related to these people.” Haoyu said this matter.

"There is such a thing? It's disgusting. Haoyu, you have full power to deal with it at this time. No matter who you catch, you have the right to deal with it directly. In my opinion, this court really needs a big change. Tomorrow The purpose is to open Enke again, we need to select some talents, the key is to be able to use them for us." Chu Xuyao ​​was very angry, and decided to clean up the court.

"Okay, let's join hands with father and son, the father will be responsible for cultivating newcomers, and the son will sweep up the court and clean up all those corrupt officials." Through this disaster relief, Haoyu found that Cangyu's bureaucracy has really reached a level It's time to rectify. "Father, I still need the help of the three brothers of the Tong family. In addition, Uncle Fang Xin can also be left to me."

"You can borrow the three brothers of the Tong family, but Fang Xin can't. I want him to be in charge of the spring. Haoyu, let's do it. Anyone who dares to stop him will be killed." The father and son have made up their minds. I'm afraid there will be another bloodbath in the imperial court.

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the Lantern Festival, there will still be Lantern Festivals held in the capital.Haoyu booked the most luxurious single room in the best restaurant in the capital, and invited Fang Xin's family, Tong's siblings, Fang Yun and Shunzi to have a reunion dinner together.Bowen was left in the disaster area by Haoyu, so he couldn't come back with them.After dinner, everyone stood in the corridor outside the box, looking at the bustling crowd below. "The location here is very good, and you can see the fireworks in a while. All the boxes facing the street in this restaurant have been booked out tonight." Haoyu turned to look at Yuxian.

Today's Yuxian is still dressed in red, which makes her face like a lotus. Haoyu's eyes just stay on Yuxian's body like this, and he will never move away.

Yuxian was a little embarrassed by him, and gave Haoyu a hard look. "When will the fireworks be set off?" He went to the front and stood side by side with Haoyu in front of the railing.

"It's almost here, it's almost the end of Youshi, it should be almost there." Haoyu withdrew his gaze, and then looked down. "Let's go down for a stroll in a while. It should be very interesting. In fact, uncle and aunt should also come to the capital. We can't see such a scene at all."

Before Haoyu finished speaking, someone below had already started lighting fireworks.The beautiful fireworks flew into the sky, dancing the most beautiful dances in the air, and blooming the most beautiful flowers.

Many rich households and dignitaries in the capital will set up a lot of fireworks. Since the first firework blooms in the sky, many people compete to light their own fireworks. In a short time, the sky over the entire capital city is full of colorful fireworks. The flowers illuminate the entire sky brightly.

Wu Shi and Han Xuehui were also standing on the corridor. They had seen such a scene before, but they didn't feel any surprise.It was the first time for the three brothers of the Tong family to see such a spectacular scene, and they couldn't help but sigh. "Both father and mother should come and see."

The fireworks in the sky lasted for about half an hour, and then it was slowly diminishing.Yuxian kept looking up at the sky, feeling a little tired. "Haoyu, I want to go down for a walk, how about it?" It's good to stand on it and watch, but she wants to feel the lively feeling.

"Okay, I'll go down with you." Haoyu looked at Yuxian with a smile, not to mention going down for a walk, she would go with her even if there were mountains of swords and seas of fire.

The two of them got out of the restaurant and walked on the street. The shops on both sides were all brightly lit. The street was crowded with people, and it was bustling. "Looking at these people, I really think that the world is peaceful. How can I know that this is just an illusion. Those people in the disaster area are probably still worrying about what to eat tomorrow." Yuxian looked at the scene in front of her, but couldn't help it. Remembering those affected by the disaster.

"Don't worry, their life will get better." There were too many people on the street, Haoyu was afraid that Yuxian would be pushed aside, so he took Yuxian's hand and walked forward.

Yuxian struggled twice, but she didn't break free, so she let Haoyu hold her hand.The heat seemed to spread from the two people's hands to their hearts little by little, and Yuxian's heart was warm.An unbearable smile crept across his face.

The capital city on Lantern Festival night is undoubtedly bustling and lively. There are countless small stalls on both sides of the street, which are filled with all kinds of strange little things.Yuxian looked at this and that, and was very curious about everything. "Haoyu, look at this little doll, how fun it is." "How about this mask? Is it ugly?" Every stall Yuxian passed by, she would find a few novel things.

There are candied haws in front, and Haoyu bought a candied haw for Yuxian. Yuxian held the bright red and shiny candied haw, and couldn't help but take a bite of the biggest hawthorn on it.The sweet and sour taste made Yuxian's eyes narrow. "It's delicious. I love this food the most. It's a pity that we don't have it at home." Yu Xian said while eating.

Looking at Yuxian like that, Haoyu felt infinite satisfaction in his heart, and looked at Yuxian dotingly, "If you like food, I will buy it for you every day."

"Okay." Yuxian agreed.

The three brothers of the Tong family have been following Yuxian and Haoyu all the time, while Wu and Xuehui have gone home. Wu is getting old and can't stand the trouble, and Han Xuehui has to go home to take care of the family's children , Fang Xin also went home.Fang Yun was alone and had nothing to do, so he also went back to Tongrentang.

"Brother, let's let our parents come next year. My sister-in-law hasn't seen such a scene yet, so it's good to come to play. Anyway, our family has a house in the capital." Jun Huang said.

"Well, there is nothing to do in winter, but they should really come to the capital to have fun." Junye also agreed. "Second brother, you are not young this year. Is there any girl you are looking forward to? My mother is in a hurry." Now only Jun Ye is married in the Tong family, and the rest are still single.

"Brother, this thing is due to fate, okay? Do you think that you are so lucky, and you fell in love with your sister-in-law at first sight, and you have been married for six or seven years, and you are still as good as one person?" Jun Wei complained.

"Second brother, are you envious? The relationship between elder brother and sister-in-law is really enviable and jealous." Jun Huang laughed aside.

"Okay, you don't have to tease me here anymore, when you meet a woman you like, she will be no worse than me." Jun Ye really missed his wife, and he didn't know what she was doing at home.

The three brothers talked while walking, and when they suddenly looked up, they saw something happened in front of them.

Yuxian and Haoyu were surrounded by several people.Among them was a gorgeously dressed man who was about to stretch out his hand to grab Yuxian, "Little lady, you are so pretty, come on, let me kiss you. Come on, don't be shy, I will love you well. With this little boy, can he satisfy you?" The man was full of obscenities, and he stretched out his hand to grab Yuxian's hand.

Haoyu really didn't expect to encounter such a thing after a good visit to the lantern festival.It seems that this capital also needs to be rectified. "Stop it, which family do you belong to? At the foot of the emperor, the capital of the capital dares to act recklessly and molested a woman from a good family. It's really reckless." Haoyu was angry, with an unspeakable aura all over his body.

The man laughed when he heard this, "Listen, he even asked me which company I belong to. I just told you, so what can you do? It's just a silly face, sir, I can crush it with just a few fingers." I’m sorry for you. Let me tell you, I’m the son of the dignified Prime Minister, how about it? Be afraid, if you are afraid, quickly hand over the little beauty by your side, and I can let you go.”

(End of this chapter)