After the court dispersed, all the officials dispersed one by one.
General Yuan Qingmeng and Shen You were summoned by the emperor to the Hall of Supreme Harmony to speak alone.
Yuan Qing wanted to kneel down, but was helped up by Emperor Qing'an: "In terms of public opinion, you are the commander-in-chief of the border army and a minister of the Qi Dynasty. In private terms, you are the elder brother of the queen, my brother-in-law, and the direct relative of the prince. My uncle. There is no need to be so reserved in front of me."
These gentle words moved Yuan Qing's heart, his eyes turned red, and he burst into tears: "I am ashamed of my love for the emperor, and I really have no face to see the emperor."
Emperor Qing'an sighed: "General Yuan does not need to blame himself too much. The battle is over. Although the process has twists and turns, in the end the Tatars were driven back and the battle was won. I just feel sorry for the death of General He."
As for the prince's injury, let's not mention it... How can a father not feel heartbroken? But the deal is already done, and it's useless to talk more.
Yuan Qing was also very old, and he was crying bitterly and was extremely embarrassed.
General Meng and Shen You couldn't say anything for a moment and stood aside silently.
After Yuan Qing burst into tears, he managed to calm down and talked about General He's death in battle: "... To be honest with the Emperor, I made a plan to attack the enemy camp at night and burn the food and grass that day. All the generals knew that this was a narrow escape. When it comes to errands, some people take the initiative to ask for help, while others are timid and avoid doing so. I am also troubled by the selection of people."
"General He is calling for a battle. Among the generals in the border army, in terms of leading troops and being brave, no one can match General He. In order for this plan to be effective, I have no choice but to respond."
"General He led 10,000 soldiers, detoured for more than 200 miles, sneaked into the enemy camp's grain and grass area, burned most of the grain and grass, and severely damaged the Tatars. The Tatars had been on guard for a long time, and there were as many as 30,000 people left behind. General He fought to the death He fought hard, but in the end he was stabbed with random swords and died in a bloody battle. He couldn't even get his body back..."
All of this was written in the battle report. At this time, Yuan Qing said it himself, which made it even more tragic.
Emperor Qing'an, who had always been indifferent to his emotions and anger, also had red eyes: "General He is such a brave general who is not afraid of death. It is really a blessing for the Qi Dynasty."
General Meng and General He had a close personal relationship. Hearing this, he was filled with sadness.
Shen You said nothing, a glimmer of water flashed in his eyes.
General He, we won a great victory and the Tatars suffered heavy casualties. I hope you rest in peace under the Nine Springs.
Emperor Qing'an comforted Yuan Qing and then told Eunuch Yang: "Yang Jinghe, take General Yuan to the Jiaofang Palace to meet the Queen."
Allowing foreign ministers to enter the harem is a supreme grace.
Yuan Qing hurriedly handed over his hands to thank him.
Emperor Qing'an said warmly: "You and the Queen have been separated for decades. The Queen has always been thinking about you. After you go to see her, you will return to Yuan Mansion. I will give you a long holiday so that you can get together with your family and have a good rest." .”
Listening to this tone, the emperor would never let him serve in the border army again.
Yuan Qing felt sad and once again handed over his hand to thank him.
Eunuch Yang stepped forward with a smile on his face and said very politely: "General Yuan, please come this way."
Yuan Qing did not dare to underestimate the emperor's personal attendant, and said hurriedly: "Thank you, Eunuch Yang."
Eunuch Yang led the way unhurriedly. When he walked outside the palace, he ordered his adopted son to accompany him: "San'er, you come with our family to Jiaofang Palace."
Yuan Qing looked at Eunuch Feng subconsciously.
This Eunuch Feng is not tall, has fair skin, and a pretty face. Somehow, his face is not that pleasing, and one look at him makes him want to slap him.
The group went to Jiaofang Palace, but came to nothing. Empress Yuan had been staying in the East Palace, accompanying the prince.
Eunuch Yang took Yuan Qing to the East Palace again.
Eunuch Feng went to deliver the message in person.
Before entering the dormitory, I heard a burst of crying. No need to think too much, it must be Empress Yuan who is crying. Crown Princess Yuan Min has already calmed down her mood and comforted Empress Yuan from time to time: "Mother, don't cry, Your Highness has come back. This is the biggest
It’s a happy event. If you have injuries on your body, they will heal slowly and one day they will heal.”
Empress Yuan wiped her tears with her sleeves and choked with sobs: "I'm just afraid that Yun'er will get sick in the future."
Yuan Min felt a sore feeling in her nose.
She is afraid too!
There is no point in being afraid, you have to force yourself to hold on.
At this time, the palace people came to report that Eunuch Feng, who was beside the emperor, arrived. Empress Yuan wiped her tears, and Feng Shaojun walked in, bowed her hands and saluted: "To the empress, the emperor ordered General Yuan to go to Jiaofang Palace. I never thought that
It was in vain. Eunuch Yang took General Yuan to the East Palace and asked the Queen to go out and see him."
Queen Yuan's body trembled, she was surprised and happy, and she immediately got up and walked out quickly.
Yuan Min was also overjoyed and subconsciously got up and chased after her: "Mother, my daughter-in-law will go with you."
…
The scene of brother and sister reunited after a long separation is heartbreaking.
General Yuan was about to kneel down and salute, but Queen Yuan had already rushed forward, held her brother's arm, and called "big brother" with a choked voice.
General Yuan responded and his eyes turned red.
When he left Beijing, he had just passed the age of frailty and flourished. Now he is over fifty, with gray hair and beard, scars all over his body, and vicissitudes of life on his face.
The young, innocent and frail little girl in my memory is now in her prime, her mother is in the world, and there are almost no wrinkles on her beautiful face. She looks like she is in her thirties.
People can't help but feel that "even if we meet each other, we should not know each other, our face will be covered with dust, and our temples will be like frost".
The brother and sister shed tears and cried bitterly at each other.
Yuan Min couldn't say anything for a moment and cried silently.
Eunuch Yang winked at Feng Shaojun. Feng Shaojun nodded slightly and retreated with Eunuch Yang.
The private conversations that followed the reunion were not what they should listen to.
Eunuch Yang whispered to Feng Shaojun: "San'er, our family has an important errand for you, and you will have to leave the palace for a while. You should go back and take care of it now."
What an errand, it's just a cover-up.
As usual, Shen You will have a long vacation after returning from a long journey. This is because her adoptive father feels sorry for her and gives her a period of vacation so that they can get together as a couple!
Feng Shaojun suppressed the joy in his heart and stepped back with a smile.
…
Feng Shaojun had nothing to deal with, so he went back to get his waist badge, went straight to the palace gate, left the palace smoothly, and went to his private residence.
He changed his face, went out through the back door, rented a carriage, entered Cui's house through the back door, and returned to his own yard. He took a shower and changed clothes, and returned to his original appearance.
Ji Xiang also changed back to his original clothes, smiled and whispered: "Why did the lady come back suddenly?"
Feng Shaojun smiled at Jixiang: "The army has returned to Beijing, and Shen You has also returned. From today on, I will have a long vacation."
Ji Xiang's eyes lit up and he was very happy: "This is really great. I will go and bring the young master over now."
Feng Shaojun hadn't seen his son for a few days, and he remembered it very much, smiling and nodding.
After a while, Brother Xu walked in with his little chubby legs and shouted in a loud voice: "Mother! Mother! Mother!"
Feng Shaojun's heart had already softened into spring water. He reached out and picked up Brother Xu and kissed him hard.
