Shen Xu and Yuan Yue's wedding is scheduled for February 26th of the coming year. As a biological father, Shen You cannot be absent from this great event of his son's marriage. He wrote a memorial two years ago, saying that he would take a six-month long vacation to return to Beijing. .
Emperor Qing'an had no reason not to allow it.
As soon as the first lunar month passed, Shen You and Feng Shaojun took their daughter Shen Hao on their way back to Beijing.
It has been fifteen years since the day I left the capital.
Today, he finally came back.
Shen You rode his horse and stopped outside the towering city gate, staring silently with a variety of thoughts.
"Mom," Shen Hao glanced at his biological father, and then quietly asked Feng Shaojun: "What are you looking at there?"
Feng Shaojun smiled: "Look at the passing years."
As time goes by, things change and people change.
Shen You quickly looked away, turned to Feng Shaojun and his daughter and smiled: "Let's go home."
Feng Shaojun nodded with a smile.
As soon as I entered the city gate, I saw the old housekeeper of Shen Mansion looking attentively.
After not seeing each other for more than ten years, when the old housekeeper saw Shen You, his eyes immediately turned red and he cried, "The Fourth Young Master is finally back." Shen You's nose felt sore and he stepped forward to help the old housekeeper up.
Along the way, every time Shen You thought of Emperor Qing'an in the palace, his heart was filled with emotions. At this moment, these chaotic thoughts were left behind. He was filled with only the joy of being reunited with his family.
Shen You couldn't wait to get on his horse and rode all the way back to Shen's mansion.
Far away, you can see the familiar red gate of Shen Mansion. Standing at the main entrance to greet you are your second uncle Shen Mao, your aunt Da Feng, Shen Motong and others. There is also a tall and handsome man. juvenile.
"Father! Mother! Sister!"
Shen Xu had not seen his biological father for several years. At this time, his heart was surging. He walked over quickly, knelt down and kowtowed three times.
Shen You was so excited that he pulled his son up and said, "Get up quickly."
The gray-haired Da Feng also came over, crying and hugging Shen You: "Silang! You are finally back! You have been gone for more than ten years, and I miss my aunt so much!"
Shen You's eyes turned red and he hugged Mrs. Feng tightly: "I am unfilial and failed to honor my aunt properly."
Mrs. Feng cried and laughed, holding Shen You's hand and refusing to let go: "It's good to come back. There are only ten days left, and it will be Brother Xu's wedding day. It's just the right time for you to come back."
Shen Mao, who has retired from office, has turned white in hair and beard, and his waist is still straight. He looked at Shen You with relief: "Silang, follow me to the ancestral hall and offer your father a stick of incense."
Shen You nodded in agreement.
For more than ten years, Shen Mao would burn a stick of incense in front of his brother's memorial tablet every New Year's Eve.
Later, Shen Xu returned to the capital. Every time Shen Mao burned incense, he would bring Shen Xu into the ancestral hall.
"Brother, please open your eyes and see that Shiro is back." Shen Mao choked with sobs in a low voice: "Silang is now a second-grade general, guarding the border. He is the pillar of the country and shines in the family. With such a good son, brother can rest in peace. ."
Shen You's eyes flashed with water, he kowtowed three times respectfully and burned a stick of incense.
In this life, he has been Shen You and Shen Rong's son.
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"Your Majesty, General Shen has returned."
In the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the prince, who was nearly fifty years old, respectfully reported.
Emperor Qing'an, who was sitting on the dragon throne, continued to read the memorial without raising his head: "I understand."
The prince's sharp eyes caught a glimpse of the emperor's hand holding the memorial trembling slightly, and he couldn't help but think to himself, General Shen is really a holy man who never fails!
Soon, His Royal Highness came.
"Father, Shen You has returned to the capital." Zhu Yun said with a smile: "I will summon him to the palace now. I have been separated from him for several years, and my father has not seen him for more than ten years! "
Emperor Qing'an's mood was complicated and difficult to describe, and he could not speak out for a while.
Zhu Yun didn't wait for Emperor Qing'an to respond, so he called the prince over: "Immediately go to the Shen Mansion to deliver a message and ask General Shen to bring his wife and children into the palace. Just say that my father and I both want to see them."
The prince took the order and retreated.
Emperor Qing'an suddenly came to his senses: "They have just returned to the capital, and it is too urgent to summon them to the palace today. They should be allowed to rest for a few days."
What a duplicity. I obviously care about you very much in my heart.
Zhu Yun slandered in his heart and said with a smile: "My son, I am really worried about him. Let's meet him first and then talk about it."
Emperor Qing'an also remained silent.
The prince worked swiftly and in just over an hour, Shen You's family of four entered the palace.
Shen Xu has been a companion for several years and is very familiar with the palace. When entering the palace, he specifically told Shen Hao: "After entering, look more and talk less, and stay with me. Don't be afraid, I will be with you in everything."
This breath was so loud that it almost reached the sky.
Feng Shaojun was so amused that he turned to look at Shen You.
After Shen You stepped into the palace gate, he felt restless and in a trance.
More than ten years of time seem to have stagnated. The palace in front of me is still the same as before, and has not changed at all.
He slowly walked through the long aisles, walked across the spacious and flat jade floor, waited for a moment outside the majestic Hall of Supreme Harmony, and then entered the hall.
"Your Majesty, Chen You, has met the Emperor and His Highness the Crown Prince."
Shen You knelt down and saluted.
Zhu Yun stepped forward and helped Shen You up personally. The two were very close and looked at each other. Zhu Yun smiled and said, "I haven't seen you for so many years, but you are still so handsome."
The inexplicably heavy atmosphere was diluted a lot by this joke.
Shen You smiled and looked up at the emperor on the dragon throne.
Emperor Qing'an, who was nearly sixty years old, was already old. There were white hair on his head, his beard was white, and there were wrinkles at the corners of his forehead and eyes. His eyes were not as sharp and eye-catching as they used to be. He had a touch of the gentleness of an old man.
Emperor Qing'an was also looking at Shen You.
Shen You is thirty-seven years old this year and is in the prime of his life. His career as a military commander has made his temperament more majestic and solemn. The cold wind at the border did not make Shen You older, but only made him mature and heroic. .
Zhu Yun winked and retreated first. The chamberlains and the emperor's personal guards also retreated.
Only Emperor Qing'an and Shen You were left silently facing each other.
Fifteen years.
Shen You left in anger and vowed never to come back. Emperor Qing'an also thought that he would never see Shen You again in his life.
But I never thought that we would meet again today.
After a long time, Emperor Qing'an opened his mouth to break the silence: "Shen You, how have you been in these years?"
Shen You replied: "Back to the emperor, I am like a fish in water in the border army and live a good life."
A trace of relief flashed in Emperor Qing'an's eyes: "That's good." After a pause, he added: "In a blink of an eye, Brother Xu is also getting married. Hao'er will be a hairpin this year!"
Shen You opened his mouth and said yes.
As before, if you can answer with one word, you will never say the second word.
Emperor Qing'an smiled and said, "You will live in the capital for half a year. After Brother Xu gets married, you can take the couple back to the border town! I am very relieved to have Brother Xu by my side in the past few years."
Now, it's time to let Shen Xu go back.
Shen You cupped his hands and thanked him: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Next, there was relative silence again.
It's not that Shen You is resentful and deliberately neglectful, it's just that he has never been good at talking. After so many years, it's still like this.
Emperor Qing'an took a deep look at Shen You and said with a smile: "Shen You, I am very happy that you can come today."
They can never recognize each other as father and son.
Just being here in one place, talking calmly as a monarch and a minister, is already very good.
Shen You handed over his hand again: "I sincerely hope that the Emperor will be in good health and that the Qi Dynasty will be prosperous for generations to come."
Yes, Shen You's temper will never change in this life.
Emperor Qing'an laughed dumbly: "That's all, you don't like to talk, so I won't embarrass you. I know that you are living a good life, that's enough. Please step back first!"
Shen You was obviously relieved, resigned and left.
Emperor Qing'an watched Shen You's tall and handsome figure go away and raised the corner of his mouth.
This is the last extra episode.
From today on, this article is officially finished. I would like to thank all my book friends for their unyielding support. Thank you very much, Xiaoqing!
While writing this book, I have not been in good health. During this period, I had a minor operation, experienced a kidney stone attack, and had an erectile dysfunction half a month ago. I am very pleased that I persisted in updating and lived up to the book. The love of friends.
Next, I will take a break for a month or two and prepare a new book. If nothing unexpected happens, I will release the new book on time on February 20th. Looking forward to seeing you in the new book O(∩_∩)O~
