Rebirth's Charm

Chapter 96

This year, because he did not return from the expedition, Mrs. Tai's birthday was still not celebrated, and she even closed the door to thank guests.

At the end of May, there was good news from the palace——Yu Shaoyun was happy, the emperor Long Yan was very happy, and he canonized Yu Shaoyun as a noble concubine.

The next day, Mrs. Tai brought Ye Xizhao into the palace.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law walked into the gorgeous palace, and after entering the room, they heard Yu Shaoyun's voice ordering the maid: "Stay back."

The voice was quiet and indifferent.

When the court lady bowed her knees and stepped back, Yu Shaoyun had already walked quickly in front of the two of them, smiling and took the hands of Mrs. Tai and Ye Xizhao, "Mother, sister-in-law." At this time, the voice was the light and sweet voice they were familiar with.

Mrs. Tai and Ye Xizhao wanted to salute.

Yu Shaoyun squeezed the hands of the two of them tightly, and said in an urgent voice: "Mother, sister-in-law, I sent everyone out, just because I was afraid that you would pay attention to these things. It's okay if you have to in the future, it's just our family. Are you uncomfortable?" Then he turned around, "Sit down and talk."

Mrs. Tai and Ye Xizhao just took their seats and looked up at Yu Shaoyun.Dressed in soft-colored clothes and a little makeup, the innocent girl in the past is now well-mannered, with firm eyes.

Mrs. Tai tried her best to restrain her emotions, but she still couldn't help the tears in the corners of her eyes.

After Ye Xizhao sized it up, he asked softly, "I've been in the palace for so long, how are you doing?"

"Very good, it's always been fine." Yu Shaoyun smiled, and sat down beside Mrs. Tai, gently pressing Mrs. Tai's hand on her abdomen, with a coquettish tone, "Mother, you are going to be a grandmother soon .”

Mrs. Tai felt her abdomen bulge slightly, and looked at Yu Shaoyun in surprise, "How many months?"

Yu Shaoyun smiled and said: "It's been more than three months. I was afraid that something unexpected would happen, so I didn't dare to announce it. The emperor also intended to make it happen. It was not until three months later that the good news was made public and I was canonized as a noble concubine."

After King Chengyuan was killed, the emperor was not in a hurry to abolish the queen, and still imprisoned the queen in the main palace.There are countless beauties around the emperor, but none of them has the title of imperial concubine.In this way, Yu Shaoyun can be regarded as loved by thousands of people.

Yu Shaoyun turned to look at Ye Xizhao, "Why didn't sister-in-law bring Ming Xin?"

Ye Xizhao explained: "This is the first time I entered the palace, I didn't bring Mingxin here, for fear that she would cry."

Yu Shaoyun was a little disappointed and said: "Next time, I must bring my niece."

Ye Xizhao nodded in response, "Definitely."

Afterwards, Yu Shaoyun knew that what his mother and sister-in-law cared most about was her situation in the palace, so she told the happy things one by one.As for the affairs of the Hou Mansion, she had been informed by Xiao Xun's subordinates, and she knew that there were not many gratifying things, and mentioning them would only cause sadness, fearing that she would not be able to hold back tears, so she deliberately avoided them.

At the end, Yu Shaoyun said: "I don't know when the elder brother will be able to return to Beijing as a teacher. After he comes back, let him beware of the Qin family, the general of the town—Concubine Shu, who secretly confronted me in the palace. Now I have been awarded the title of noble concubine. I'm afraid they will do everything possible to target our Yu family."

Mrs. Tai and Ye Xizhao talked about this matter when they were free, and now they heard it, and they all kept it in their hearts.

Because it was the first time to enter the palace, in order to avoid being caught off guard, Mrs. Tai and Ye Xizhao stayed for less than two quarters of an hour before saying goodbye and leaving.

Although Yu Shaoyun was full of reluctance, but in order to have a long future, he had no choice but to swallow the words of persuasion, stood at the door, and watched his relatives leave.It wasn't until the figures of the two turned out of the palace gate that they no longer restrained their emotions and burst into tears.

In autumn, when Sister Xin was seven months old, she began to crawl up and down on the big kang, and was able to stand on the window sill for a long time.

It is also from this time that it needs to be looked after with extra care.The little one starts to like to take some bottles, jars and fragile decorations.The flowers in the vase are also her favorite, and she often stretches out her little hand to grab them, and no one can divert her attention.After getting it in my hand, I don't know when I will tear off the petals and send it to my mouth.

No matter how many times Ye Xizhao said it, it was useless.Sometimes when the tone is heavy, her daughter will look at her tearfully with a flat mouth.

It's okay to be by the lotus, but if it's in front of Mrs. Tai, Ye Shuxuan, and Meng Shi, the three elders will blame Ye Xizhao and hold sister Xin to comfort her.

As a result, Ye Xizhao's words, in front of the elders, slowly began to be ignored by Sister Xin.The little guy even got a little more tempered, and when he was reprimanded, he would babble loudly and babble with Ye Xizhao seriously.

Ye Xizhao secretly smiled bitterly how many times, if this continues, she will not be able to discipline her daughter.

After the Mid-Autumn Festival, Mrs. Tai and Ye Xizhao went to the palace twice, and the eunuch Xuanzhi specially told Ye Xizhao in private: "At that time, madam will bring the young lady to the palace, the emperor and the imperial concubine have specially ordered it."

Ye Xizhao naturally acted on his word.

For the first time, Yu Shaoyun looked at the dimple on Sister Xin's cheek and said with a smile: "This is like me."

The second time, there were a lot of exquisitely crafted and ingenious small objects in Yu Shaoyun's palace.It was the emperor who saw that she was always smiling and mentioning her little niece, and liked it so much, he ordered someone to hurry up and make these and give them to Sister Xin.

After Qiao Chen tried his best to recuperate Ye Xizhao's body for so long, he finally improved. His sickness diminished day by day, his complexion gradually became rosy, and his spirit improved a lot, and he was no longer as easily tired as before.

After the renovation of the main house was completed, she moved back with Sister Xin.

When the autumn leaves were withering and dancing in the bleak wind, Ye Xizhao waited for the news of Yu Shaoheng's triumphant return to Beijing.

The emperor personally led a group of ministers out of the city to greet him and reward the tiger and wolf army.

And what kind of reward the commander of this tiger and wolf division will receive is what all officials are most curious about or most worried about.

Yu Shaoheng pacified Mobei, Ding the capital, and conquered the Western Regions. He insisted on turning a battle into a long-running attack in the shortest possible time, and there was no defeat in all battles.

He is a hero in the hearts of the common people.

He is the genius in the heart of the emperor to stabilize the country.

Relying on his flesh and blood, he traveled through the flames of war, stepped through the bloody storm, and killed with both hands without bounds.

Between life and death, he exchanged a mere few years for the glory that countless people can't get in their lifetime.

He has broken free from the cusp of the storm and stood on the pinnacle of glory.

However, what no one expected was that after Yu Shaoheng handed over the tiger talisman at the Golden Palace, he politely declined the emperor's offer of an official rank and title. The reason was that he was injured during the war, new injuries and old illnesses made him constantly sick, and he had no energy to enter the court again. .

He just needs to go home to recuperate.

The emperor rewarded him again and again.

Yu Shaoheng repeatedly declined.

Seeing that he had made up his mind, the emperor temporarily suppressed the reward and asked him to go back to the mansion to recuperate first, and then enter the court after his injuries gradually eased.

Ye Xihan and Ye Xilang also had the same attitude as Yu Shaoheng.The two brothers Xie En declined the emperor's reward.

Under the discretion of the emperor and the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Ye Xihan was canonized as the leader of the cavalry, and Ye Xilang was canonized as the leader of the forward.

The two brothers were sincere and fearful, but they still expressed their gratitude and declined resolutely.The emperor smiled wryly, and added an adverb before their respective official positions, and the two kowtowed to thank each other.

Afterwards, the emperor called Yu Shaoheng to discuss matters in the imperial study, and called Xiao Xun, Ye Shuxuan, and Minister of Rites of the Ministry of Officials to go there on the way.

The time for Yu Shaoheng to return home was repeatedly delayed.

Mrs. Tai didn't mind this, she waved her hands and smiled at the second and third wives who were waiting in the room: "Go back to the room. Lord Hou has already declined the reward and resigned from his official position, and he will have to rest at home for a long time. Come back There is no need to mobilize the crowd to welcome you, and if you have something to say, speak slowly in the future."

The second and third wives said they were leaving.

Today, Qiao An gave Sister Xin a small abacus of jade quality, which made Sister Xin couldn't put it down, and she was still playing with great interest during her afternoon nap.

When Ye Xizhao woke up from a nap, she asked the nurse to carry Sister Xin into the room, but Sister Xin rubbed her eyes and began to lose her temper and feel sleepy.

Ye Xizhao had no choice but to carry Sister Xin to the East Wing. After watching her fall asleep, he left lightly.

The sun in late autumn is warm at this time. When you look up at the blue sky, you can see the big clouds drifting leisurely.

Turning the line of sight wrongly, seeing the square courtyard walls with edges and corners, I feel bored.

I am used to seeing the sky high and the earth far away and the magnificent waves, and then I am in this deep house compound, without that person by my side, no matter what the scenery is, it will be less interesting.

She stepped into the room and turned to the door of the east room, and felt that the hairpin was loose, which was naturally given by Sister Xin.Turning around, she was about to call someone to help her retie her hair, when she heard the people outside shouting "Hou Ye" in surprise, panic, and fear.

Is he finally back?
Ye Xizhao wanted to walk out quickly, but his body froze in place, his heart was beating violently, only his eyes were instinctively awake, looking towards the entrance of the hall.

Someone opened the curtain, and a slender figure flashed in.

Yu Shaoheng looked at her under the guidance of his intuition, and approached her slowly.

He was getting thinner.

He seemed to have brought back the Xingyue wind and sand on the road, and his breath was cold and chilling.

His heart and soul have not yet retreated from the battle, and his eyes are piercing and sharp.

A few steps away, halfway through his walk, the corners of his lips curled up into a smile that was either joyful or sad.Standing in front of her for a while, the joy and sorrow in his smile seemed to be crushed by him, and then sprinkled into his eyes.

The difference in height and the closer distance made Ye Xizhao raise his face slightly, staring at his face, and met his gaze again.

Following the gentle ripples in his eyes, she exhaled softly, curled the corners of her lips, and her smile bloomed like a flower.

He took her into his arms and softly called her name: "Xi Zhao."

Ye Xizhao raised his arms, slowly encircled his shoulders and neck, and lowered him a little, his voice was very soft and hoarse: "You're really back?"

He pressed against her forehead, and put his hand into her hair, "I'm back."

Ye Xizhao's smile became more and more at ease. Standing on tiptoe, she kissed him lightly on the cheek, and then asked, "Do you want to go and see your daughter?"

Yu Shaoheng's eyes flashed with joy, he nodded and smiled, "Okay."

Ye Xizhao found his hand, and led him slowly to the door, "I was playful during the afternoon nap, and I'm tired now, I just fell asleep."

Yu Shaoheng was led by her to turn out of the hall to the east wing, while looking sideways.

Lake blue plain soft satin dress, fresh and elegant.Walking in the corridor, she is slim and graceful, with an elegant and calm gait.Through the side face, one can clearly feel that she is calm and indifferent towards him coming back from the bottom of her heart.

Even, it can make him feel a little indifferent.

Like her letters.

Even if she wrote the letter without going into details to make him worry more, she shouldn't be so peaceful when she was reunited after a long absence.

While his thoughts were wandering, his eyes flickered slightly, and he understood.

Ye Xizhao interrupted his thoughts at this moment, opened the curtain and urged, "What are you thinking about?"

Yu Shaoheng walked into the wing room.

The nurse curtseyed, then stepped back to a corner.

Yu Shaoheng's eyes fell on the little man on the big kang by the window.

He walked with a soft voice, but now he deliberately slowed down, fearing that he would wake up his daughter.

Ye Xizhao took a seat on the chair beside him, took the tea from the maid, and sipped it in small sips, but kept his eyes on the father and daughter.

Sister Xin was sleeping soundly.Soft and dark hair, reflecting the fair and supple complexion; under the drooping eyelids, the eyelashes are long and slightly curled; the bridge of the nose is straight, and the small mouth is a touch of water red; a small hand falls on the pillow, fingers curled up slightly .

This is his daughter, and this is their daughter who made her go through all kinds of hardships.

His daughter of Marquis Yongping was born in Mobei and grew up in the capital.

Yu Shaoheng looked back at Ye Xizhao, his eyes were almost heartbroken, and his smile was grateful.

The eyes fell on Sister Xin's face again, and she smiled unconsciously.His hand carefully touched Sister Xin's flexible hair, and his fingertips gently slid over the delicate eyebrows and pink face.Gently holding the chubby little hand that had fallen on the pillow, he smiled and raised his eyebrows slightly.

When Sister Xin's little hand was gently stuffed into the quilt, Sister Xin pouted, showing some impatience, and turned her face sideways.

Yu Shaoheng thought it was interesting, so he pinched her little chin very gently.

The impatience between Sister Xin's brows dissipated, and it turned into a half-smile.

Yu Shaoheng's hand unconsciously stroked it a few more times.

Sister Xin might feel itchy, but her little head moved again, and the corners of her lips slowly turned up, revealing a smile.

Yu Shaoheng was moved.

Ye Xizhao put down the teacup, came to his side, and asked softly, "Do you want to hug her?"

Yu Shaoheng hesitated, but said softly, "Will it wake her up?"

"I'll help you." Ye Xizhao smiled, picked up Sister Xin and the quilt, and sent them to Yu Shaoheng.

Yu Shaoheng took it into his arms very cautiously.

Sister Xin struggled a little, then moved her body, found a comfortable position, and fell into a sound sleep again.

Yu Shaoheng stared at Sister Xin, with a warm smile from the bottom of his heart.

Ye Xizhao had never seen the softness, joy, and emotion in his gaze.

That's the way a guilty father looks at his daughter, right?
Pacing slowly while holding Sister Xin in his arms, Yu Shaoheng's eyes wandered around the room, all the furnishings were in soft or elegant colors.

Turning back to the big kang, he gently put Sister Xin back to the original place, tucked the corner of the quilt, leaned over and kissed Sister Xin's forehead.Taking Ye Xizhao's hand, she walked out with some nostalgia, "I still want to go to my mother's room to talk."

Ye Xizhao looked at his feet, "The thing about your injury—"

"Just prevarication."

"That's good, you go take a shower and change your clothes first." Ye Xizhao smiled at him, turned to call someone to serve him, and then said, "I'll take Sister Xin to my mother's room to pay her respects when the time comes."

Yu Shaoheng nodded.

After bathing and changing clothes, he went to Mrs. Tai's room, the mother and son talked until dusk, and returned to the main room.

Ye Xizhao was a little surprised, "Qiao An just took Sister Xin to her place - do you want to go to your mother's room early for dinner today? I'll order someone to pick her up."

"No." Yu Shaoheng embraced her figure, and turned to Dongci Room.

Ye Xizhao asked, "You have something to say to me?"

"Indeed." Yu Shaoheng took a seat on the grand teacher's chair and placed her on his lap, "Don't worry about other things, let's have a good talk."

"Okay." Ye Xizhao lowered his eyes and smiled approvingly, "I also wanted to talk to you about something. You just came back, we shouldn't hide it from each other, and it shouldn't be out of good intentions."

Yu Shaoheng pressed a kiss on her cheek with his warm lips, feeling a lot more at ease with her attitude, "Xi Zhao."

"Ok?"

"You don't need to say it, just listen to me."

Ye Xizhao met his bright eyes and nodded hesitantly.

(End of this chapter)