Slave to Queen: One Night Bride

Chapter 295 Returning to Beijing
For three consecutive days, the two of them stayed with Lu Da at Donglin Temple, which was a joy.Early in the morning on the fourth day, I received a report from the entourage and guards, saying that an imperial edict had arrived.The justice who passed the decree is waiting in the Zhizhou government.

The two smiled wryly, knowing that it must be Zhao Deji who urged them to return to Beijing.Hua Rong also thought of a hidden worry that he couldn't delay, so he had to say goodbye to Lu Da.

Along the way, Hua Rong lowered his voice and said, "Pengju, we really have to go back."

Yue Pengju saw that her brows were slightly furrowed, and suddenly remembered her green Luo Di gown, and immediately said: "Miss Seventeen, don't worry, I put the clothes in a safe place, there will be no mistakes."

She nodded and smiled: "Just return the clothes, and my mission is complete."

The two rushed to Zhizhou Mansion, it was indeed Zhao Deji who got the news of the defeat of the puppet Qi army and ordered an eunuch to deliver an edict saying that Yue Pengju was injured for the country, so he expressed his condolences and asked him to try to return to Beijing as soon as possible to face the saint.

Hua Rong was worried about Yue Pengju's injuries, but seeing that he could sit and lie down, even though he couldn't use knives, guns and sticks, he could walk without hindrance. The two discussed it and decided to leave for Beijing on the same day.

Because he was afraid of hurting his back from the bumps, and Zhao Deji's imperial decree had a very loose deadline, Hua Rong insisted that Yue Pengju take the carriage.Due to the slow pace of the carriage, it was only three days' journey from the capital to the capital, and it took almost eight days to arrive on this journey.

Once in the bustling area of ​​the capital, it is very different from the outside. It is also a war, but Lin'an is full of singing and dancing, singing and dancing to promote peace.

King Qin's generals Han Zhongliang, Zhang Jun, Liu Guang, etc. all arrived before Yue Pengju, and they had already started their happy life in the capital. They were very comfortable eating and drinking in the mansion bestowed by the emperor. Banquet the four generals.

On the way back, Hua Rong deliberately inquired about Qin Hui's news, but had not received any appointment about Qin Hui as prime minister.She felt a little relieved, knowing that if Qin Hui was the prime minister, Yue Pengju would never have a day to display his ambitions.I have never heard of the truth that the general can still make meritorious service outside if the prime minister violates it inside the bureau.

Seeing her husband's brows furrowed as he got closer to the capital, she knew what he wanted, so she took his hand and said softly, "Qin Hui may not be a prime minister."

"I hope so."

As soon as the two returned home, they split up and Hua Rong immediately entered the palace.

The queen mother, Tianwei, Wanwan and others who had been waiting for a long time gathered together, anxiously waiting for Hua Rong's arrival.Hua Rong entered the inner palace, saw the Empress Dowager, and was about to salute, but the Empress Dowager immediately said: "Madam Guo, you don't need to be too polite..."

Tianwei and Wanwan immediately took advantage of the situation to support her, and she stopped insisting on saluting.

When the Queen Mother saw that she was wearing the brand new Qing Luo Zhai embroidered crown dress, she was overjoyed and exchanged a look with her.Hua Rong immediately took off the crown gown, Tianwei took it and handed it to the Queen Mother, but the Queen Mother saw that the collar was intact, and the stitches were evenly stitched by herself.She nodded, Tianwei immediately used small scissors to untie the silk thread, took out the small note hidden inside, the Queen Mother reached out and took it, and put it on the lit candle beside her, soon, a puff of green smoke, the day's big secret was revealed reduced to ashes.

Several women breathed a sigh of relief at the same time, with infinite joy in their hearts.

The Queen Mother said: "Mrs. Yue is truly a heroine for making such a great contribution."

Hua Rong sighed: "The empress dowager made such painstaking efforts to mediate, and she is the hero of this time, but because she is a female, her achievements will not be recorded in the annals of history, and there is nothing she can do about it."

The Empress Dowager experienced "listening behind the curtain" some time ago, worrying about anxiety every day, and aging even worse.She stroked her white hair and said sadly: "The country is so difficult. The old woman can't do anything. I just hope that I will not be beaten by the Taizu officials when I go underground in the future. I am thankful."

Tianwei saw that her aunt was sad. Although she had experienced many tortures, she was still young and good-natured. She smiled and said, "Thanks to Yue Xianggong and other Zhongliang who devoted themselves to eradicating Miao Liu, slaves and aunts will have a stable life in the future."

When she smiled, the atmosphere became much more relaxed.

Wan Wan was also smiling, but she held Hua Rong's hand tightly, wanting to say something, looked at the Queen Mother, but hesitated to speak.

The Queen Mother didn't seem to notice that Hua Rong knew that she must be asking about Wang Junhua's matter, so she squeezed her hand slightly, wanwanly understanding, and stopped asking.

The three made friends and saw that each other was safe, so they asked about Yue Pengju's injuries, and the Queen Mother ordered a banquet for them.

At this moment, the emperor was reported to come.

When the emperor saw Hua Rong, he was also very happy, so he stopped her from saluting, and only said: "Rong'er has worked hard."

The moment the palace gate was closed, Hua Rong had already completely cut off the personal grievances between herself and Zhao Deji, and understood that it was just a relationship between the monarch and his ministers, so she was neither disappointed nor sad, and only replied politely according to etiquette: "It's Your Majesty who is blessed and blessed."

"Rong'er has made this great contribution, and rewarded him with 300 taels of gold and [-] bolts of brocade."

Hua Rong didn't refuse, just said: "Thank you Your Majesty for your kindness."

Zhao Deji was in a very happy mood that day, so he took the initiative to stay and eat with everyone.

At dusk, all the talents left happily.Wanwan used the excuse that she was traveling with Hua Rong, and the two left together. Wanwan insisted on taking the same sedan chair with her, but Hua Rong didn't refuse. Did that wicked woman Wang Junhua arrest you?"

Hua Rong nodded: "I have suspected for a long time that it was her who arrested you."

Wanwan was filled with righteous indignation: "This woman colluded with the Jin people and betrayed the country for glory, but I told Brother Nine that Brother Nine just didn't believe it. It is said that he once wanted Qin Hui to be the prime minister..."

Hua Rong couldn't take it.In fact, Zhao Deji didn't doubt Qin Hui, but he had his own plans.Perhaps, just like what Jin Wushu said, Zhao Deji was only seeking peace, even if he reused generals, it was nothing more than winning a few more victories and increasing the weight of the peace talks.Therefore, it is not surprising that he reuses Qin Hui, who has always been in harmony.Could it be that he wants to find a prime minister who is resolute in the war of resistance to sing against him every day?

She could only think about these truths in her heart, but she couldn't tell Wanwan who was not deeply involved in the world. She thought to herself, that Wanwan was raised in a deep boudoir like this, and she was prosperous and rich, which might not be a kind of happiness.What good is it doing me to worry too much?

She sent Wanwan back to the son-in-law's mansion first, then she stopped sitting in the sedan chair and rode a big maroon horse by herself.After Jinses lost, she didn't have a mount at hand, so Yue Pengju found her a bay red horse in the army.Although it was not as good as Kinseth's daily distance, she was still strong and strong, and she was very satisfied with traveling four or five hundred miles a day.

I don't know when, every time she goes to a place, she likes to ride a horse or walk, to see the customs, figures and folk customs of the place.Lin'an is bustling, but after nightfall, it is no longer the dream of Tokyo in the past. It is bustling and bustling as shown in the Qingming Riverside Map, with closed doors everywhere. Since the Lantern Festival has passed, the night market lights will disappear. Occasionally, three or two hotels will pick out flagpoles facing the wind. Expose dim lights to attract drunken guests.

Hua Rong walked to West Street, and suddenly saw a person in front of him staggering on the street, weeping faintly, his voice sounded like an old woman.She was a little curious, how could this old woman cry on the street?
She got off her horse, signaled the guards behind her to look after her, then went up a few steps, and called the old woman: "Grandma, what's the matter with you?"

By the dim light of the inn in front, I can see the old woman with sparse buns and gray hair. Although her face is tear-stained and very haggard, she naturally has a luxurious bearing.

When the old woman saw a strange woman asking, she was a bit wary at first, but seeing her elegant face, what was even more surprising was that she was carrying a quiver and a unique little bow on her back.She stared at her bow and arrow closely, looking a little surprised, and only said: "Girl, who are you?"

Seeing her asking back, Hua Rong was not angry, but smiled and said, "My name is Hua Rong, and I am the wife of Song Jiang Yue Pengju."

The old woman's eyes lit up, and she said in a low voice, "You are Hua Rong? That famous heroine?"

Hua Rong was even more surprised than her. Could it be that he is so famous in the world that even an old woman knows about it?
She smiled shyly, but the old woman grabbed her hand: "This old man is Li Yi'an..."

Hua Rong bowed his head and rubbed his hands together with joy: "So it's Lay Yi An, disrespect, disrespect..."

Speaking of Jushi Yi'an, she is truly famous in the world. She is the most talented woman in this dynasty, and her poems and songs are not inferior to the great writers Su Dongpo and Liu Yong.When Hua Rong was young, she was already famous all over the world. When she grew up reading her "Do you know, do you know, it should be green, fat, red and thin", she never thought that one day, she would meet her here.

The chances of life are really amazing.

Seeing her like this, Hua Rong guessed that she was in a bad situation, and immediately warmly invited her to his mansion.Li Yi'an thought about it and agreed.

Hua Rong personally helped her get on the horse. Since Li Yi'an had gone through a lot of disasters since his journey to the south, he was still able to run for a while.Hua Rong got on another horse and followed her, his heart was also ups and downs.

After leaving West Street, towards the direction of his own mansion, Hua Rong saw a person standing in front of him, followed by several guards.She smiled slightly, and said in a low voice, "It's my husband, Yue Pengju..."

Li Yi'an was very surprised. She naturally knew that Yue Pengju was the number one brave general in Nandu, but this valiant warrior was able to go outside to meet his wife.

When Yue Pengju saw an old woman beside his wife, Hua Rong jumped off the horse: "Pengju, this is the famous layman Yi'an, hurry up and meet..."

Yue Pengju had always respected Confucian scholars, so he naturally respected this talented woman all over the world even more, and immediately bowed down: "Your Majesty, I have seen Lay Yi An."

Li Yi'an returned the gift with mixed feelings in her heart. Since the fall of Kaifeng, she, like thousands of northerners, traveled to and from the south and fled for many years in a hurry.

When everyone returned home, Li Yi'an saw that although Yuci's mansion was large, there were no gorgeous furnishings inside. It was simple, bright, clean and tidy, which was in stark contrast to the extravagant and extravagant image of ordinary generals.

She said solemnly: "When I was traveling south, I heard about Yue Xianggong and his wife's deeds along the way. I knew that they were the most loyal and loyal generals in my dynasty. It is a great fortune to meet you today."

Yue Pengju smiled slightly. He was naturally dull and didn't know how to answer, so Hua Rong smiled and answered for him: "Thank you, Lay Yi An, for your compliment." Drink some tea to warm up your body..."

Li Yi'an took a sip of hot tea, his face full of vicissitudes was even more mournful, and he let out a long sigh.

(End of this chapter)