Chapter two hundred and twenty-eight clouds in the south of the Yangtze River
After Liu Mingzhi returned home from the Academy of Sciences, Qi Yun and his party had already set off on their way.
After casually changing into a light and loose robe at home, Liu Mingzhi rode out of the city gate and chased many beauties on the official road leading to Jinling.
On August 28, the fourth year of Dalong Taiping, Liu Mingzhi and his party finally returned to their hometown of Jinling City.
Among the people who returned to their hometown, only Liu Mingzhi, Ying'er, Xue Bizhu, Huang Lingyi, and Ling Weier were born and raised in Jinling.
Sisters Qi Yun and Qi Ya only settled in Jinling after their father Qi Run was transferred to Jinling as governor. They can barely be regarded as half Jinling people.
The general reason why the two sisters have always missed Jinling is that their father settled in Jinling after he retired and returned to his hometown. In addition, Jinling was the deepest impression on them as adults.
Not to mention the rest of the people.
Empress Wanyan Wanyan and sisters Yun Qingshi were from the former Jin Kingdom and are now from Beifu, while Huyan Yunyao was from the former Turkic Steppe and are now from Xinfu.
Gumo Rongrong is even further away. She used to be the king of Gumo Kingdom in the Western Regions. She settled in Dalong Capital after marrying her sweetheart Liu Mingzhi. She can count the number of times she has come to Jinling on her fingers.
come over.
Wenren Yunshu followed his grandfather Wenrenzheng to Dangyang Academy in Jiangnan when he was a teenager, so he can be considered a half-Jinling native.
Qinglian, Murongshan, Yun Xiaoxi and the third princess Li Yan also have different household registrations.
The main reason why I rushed back to Jinling in high spirits was that I wanted to be with my husband day and night. Secondly, it was also because I had been bored in the capital for these years and wanted to change somewhere to relax.
The world-famous Yanyu Jiangnan is naturally one of the best places to relax.
Being able to accompany your husband day and night, and also being able to relax and entertain yourself is the best thing for all the beauties.
At the north gate of Jinling City, Liu Mingzhi and others looked up at the tall city wall with mixed feelings.
Gently closing the folding fan and slapping his palms, Liu Mingzhi let out a long sigh with a sad look on his face.
At that time, I thought that I would live a life of drunkenness and dreams in Jinling until the end of my life. I never thought that I had been away from my hometown since the 26th year of Xuande, and the number of times I came back in more than ten years could be said to be very few.
The capital came back from the envoy to the Kingdom of Jin, the capital came back from Qingzhou to provide relief, the capital came back from suppressing bandits in the south of the Yangtze River, the capital came back from the Western Expedition, and the capital came back from the north.
Beijing has become my second hometown.
When I was in my prime, I didn't want to set foot in the court. I just wanted to live my life in the south of the Yangtze River with peace of mind. However, due to the unpredictable nature and God's will, I didn't want to set foot in the temple. Now I have become the current emperor of the Dalong Dynasty.
I have to say that God played a big joke on himself and everyone else.
After being displaced for so long, I finally returned to my hometown again.
Looking at the world, if I say that I can return to my hometown with honor, I am afraid that no one can compare with me!
After coming back to his senses, Liu Mingzhi controlled his dejected mood and pointed at the city gate: "Let's go into the city."
"Husband, please come first."
Liu Yiyi, Liu Yaoyao, Liu Feifei, and Liu Chengzhi heard their father's words and pulled the little cutie respectively. Liu Lianniang and others trotted towards the city gate cave, and their excited voices echoed in the city gate cave.
"Dad, we remember where grandpa's house is. Let's go for a walk on the street first. After we buy the gifts, we will meet you at grandpa's house."
Looking at the happy backs of a group of children, Liu Mingzhi shook his head helplessly and followed the indelible memory as he followed a group of beauties towards Qi Mansion.
The son-in-law quietly and suddenly took his daughter and grandchildren back to his hometown to visit relatives. For Mrs. Qi Runqi and her husband, it was nothing short of a sudden joy.
With happy faces, Liu Mingzhi and a group of beauties who were paying tribute to his two elders were welcomed into the house. The elder couple excitedly arranged for their servants to greet them.
As for their grandson and granddaughter, they did not come to reunite with them in time, but went to hang out in the city. Although the old couple was a little disappointed, they still waited eagerly for a group of children to rush home when they were tired from playing.
Liu Mingzhi looked at Mrs. Qi Runqi and Mrs. Qi Runqi's figures walking in and out of the hall, put down the tea cup and greeted them with a wry smile.
"Father-in-law, mother-in-law, you two should stop working so hard and just tell your servants to prepare some home-cooked meals. It doesn't have to be so grand.
When we come back, you are so busy, how embarrassing it is for my son-in-law!
Yun'er, Sister Ya, you two, don't just sit there, hurry up and help your father-in-law and mother-in-law.
Mother-in-law, if you have anything else that needs to be prepared, just tell Yun'er, Sister Ya and the others can do it for you, sit down and rest for a while."
Mrs. Qi saw that the two sisters Qi Ya were about to get up to help, and hurriedly waved her hand to stop them.
"Big girl, second girl, please sit down quickly. Just sit down. Mother can take care of you."
Qi Run also nodded in agreement: "That's right, you finally came back, how can you treat it so hastily?
You can just sit and chat. If you are hungry, eat some pastries to fill your stomach. I must prepare a few tables for you to enjoy the feast."
Liu Mingzhi raised his head and glanced at the sky, then whispered into Qi Ya's ear.
After tea time, while the old couple was busy greeting the group, Liu Mingzhi apologized and took three beauties, Qi Yun, Wenren Yunshu, and Hu Yanjunyao, to the street to buy ingot candles and some
After offering sacrifices, they rushed outside the city.
Mr. and Mrs. Qi Run heard their daughter mention the regrets that happened between Liu Mingzhi and Ruyi more than once. Naturally, they would not feel dissatisfied. Instead, they comforted Liu Mingzhi and the others with a few words before they left.
After the couple left Jinling City, they went straight to Ruyi's grave in the suburbs.
Liu Mingzhi worshiped the wishful spirit in a soft voice, and after leaving paper money and sacrifices on the ground, he rushed to Dangyang Academy with Wenren Yunshu and the three sisters, full of melancholy.
The reason why Liu Mingzhi brought Qi Yun, Wenren Yunshu, and Huyan Yunyao out to pay homage to Ruyi was because they took a detour to Dangyang Academy to meet the old man Wenrenzheng.
After all, the four of me and my wife were all disciples from Dangyang Academy back then, so it would be inappropriate for anyone to be missing this time.
Liu Mingzhi and his wife had prepared for the worst before climbing the mountain, that is, the old man Wen Renzheng might no longer be in the academy and live in seclusion among the mountains and rivers like before.
However, when the four of them climbed the mountain gate and saw the empty Wenren residence, they could not help but feel a strong sense of disappointment in their hearts. Wenrenzheng was indeed not in Dangyang Academy.
The most disappointing person is Wenren Yunshu, his granddaughter.
She was disappointed not to be able to see her grandpa, but also worried about her grandpa's health.
Ever since the old man left the capital, there has once again been no news about him and he has no idea where he went.
Wenren Yunshu has always been worried about whether his grandfather is still alive.
After paying homage to Master Liu, the four of them chatted for less than half an hour before leaving Dangyang Academy under Master Liu's regretful eyes.
In August and September, countless boats were still wandering on the Qinhuai River on the Jinling River, and the scholars in the south of the Yangtze River were still living a languid life of drunkenness and wealth.
"Husband... Husband, you... where are you looking?"
Young Master Liu looked in the direction of Huyan Yunyao's finger with a confused expression, and his originally gloomy face turned crimson in an instant.
Young Master Liu lowered his head and glanced around the river with erratic breathing. He bent down and picked up a soft willow branch on the ground. Young Master Liu lifted up his clothes and howled towards a boat on the river lined with beautiful women and warblers.
Speeding away in the direction.
"Liu Luoyue, you little bastards, I have to break your legs today."