The outskirts of the city are full of flowers, colorful and green, fresh clothes and angry horses, and crowds of people are flowing.
By this dynasty, the Women's Day was no longer so formal, but the season was just right, and the rich girls in the boudoir could go out for an outing, and it was quite lively.
For example, go to Changsheng Temple to offer incense, go to the suburbs of the city to visit temple fairs, or go to Xishan to appreciate peach blossoms, or go to Dongtai to watch poetry gatherings.
Could it be that the whole family went out to help the old and the young?
The same is true for the Ji family.
The year after Mingwei left, Ji Ling won the title of Chan Palace and ordered Tanhua.
My eldest cousin is not only a talented person, but his ability to deal with people is also top-notch. In two years, he has already made a name for himself in the Hanlin Academy.
Mr. Ji is working in a noble business, and with Ji Ling supporting the family business, the Ji family has truly become a celebrity.
However, for them, it is just a better life at home and no other changes.
The Ji family also went to offer incense, but they went not to Changsheng Temple, but to Xuandu Temple.
After worshiping the gods in each hall, they waited for others in the hall.
Pearl is already five years old, and she is very lively and active. She looks here and there, and never calms down for a moment.
"Ah, uncle!"
Mrs. Ji and Mr. Dong were chatting when they suddenly heard Zhu'er shouting. She turned around and saw that it was Ji Xiaowu who came.
On the 19th of the New Year, Ji Xiaowu became taller and thicker, and finally grew into the look he dreamed of.
He wore a Taoist uniform from Xuanduguan. The dark blue and almost black color made him look tall and steady.
It had been a while since Ji Xiaowu had been seen, Mrs. Ji and Mr. Dong gathered around to greet him.
Ji Ling and Ji Xiaowu were quite a few years apart. When Dong came in, he was only twelve and still a childish child, no different than having an extra son.
Ji Xiaowu was surrounded by two women asking questions, and his steady image quickly collapsed.
He shouted: "Okay, okay, I know, I ate well, didn't read blindly, and didn't sneak out to play... Why don't you believe me!"
"It's not that you were too reckless in the past, but now no one believes you." Ji Ling accompanied Taoist priest Xicheng and came in from outside.
"Then ask Master! I'm really well-behaved."
Taoist priest Xicheng still had a cold face, but his eyes looked warm. He nodded and said, "Xiaowu is quite diligent in his studies."
"Listen, listen!" Ji Xiaowu said proudly, "I've told you, but I just don't believe it! Ouch!"
But it was Ji Ling who flicked his forehead and said: "Whether studying or studying art, seriousness is a must. Are you quite proud of it?"
Ji Xiaowu raised his eyes: "Brother, you don't like me anyway!"
"You are still reasonable!"
Enough chatting, let’s get to the point.
Mr. Ji said: "Taoist Priest, Xiaowu is not young anymore. His cousin has written a letter saying that he will be back in the near future. Do you think we should marry him first?"
Before Taoist Master Xicheng said anything, Ji Xiaowu called out first: "Dad, what are you talking about? Master has promised to teach me the ordination. After receiving the ordination, I will be a formal monk. How can I marry a wife?"
"What did you say?" Mr. Ji raised his voice, "You want to be ordained and don't go home to discuss it? You didn't study before, so it was up to you to learn mysticism. Now you want to become a monk? Do you want to marry your cousin because you don't want to marry her?
What’s your excuse? How can you do this if you don’t start a family when you’re old?”
"Why do you have to start a family? Don't you have an eldest brother at home?"
"Your eldest brother is your eldest brother, how can this be the same?"
"As long as eldest brother is here, there will be people to carry on the family line. It doesn't matter if I am missing."
Mr. Ji was so angry that he wanted to beat him, but this was Xuandu Temple, so he could only endure it.
"How do you call it irrelevant? You haven't repaid your parents' kindness, so you want to become a monk. Do you want to piss me off to death?"
Ji Xiaowu was afraid of being beaten, so he huddled behind Taoist Master Xicheng and retorted: "There are so many ways to repay a favor, why do we have to start a family? What's so good about starting a family, but you have to ask me to marry my cousin? Dad, are you really stupid or are you just pretending to be stupid?"
What did my cousin do when she left home? She ran after other men, and you asked me to do the cuckoldry!"
Mr. Ji's face was turning green. He didn't care that Taoist Master Xicheng was present, so he just wanted to pull him out and beat him up.
"How dare you ruin your cousin's reputation! Let's see if I don't beat you to death!"
Ji Xiaowu hugged his head and ran away, shouting as he ran: "What I said is true, dad, why don't you believe me?"
Is it okay to die unjustly? These words were obviously preached by Su Jie, telling him that he should become a monk and renounce his family ties.
Bah! He wasn't the one cheating on her, so why should he be asked to break off the engagement? If he doesn't, he won't. Anyway, no one wants to marry him, so let's see who is in a hurry!
"Master, you have to speak for me!" Ji Xiaowu could only call for reinforcements like this.
Just as Taoist priest Xicheng was about to speak, the old servant of the Ji family hurriedly came over to send a message: "Master, madam! My cousin is back!"
Ming only wrote the approximate date in his WeChat message, and everyone in the Ji family was caught off guard. They didn't care about Ji Xiaowu and hurriedly packed up and went home.
After leaving Xuandu Temple, everyone found that the outside was different from when they came.
The avenue has been cleaned up, and there are many more official errands. Tourists have taken shelter on the roadside and are looking forward to it.
Ji Xiaowu grabbed a little Taoist priest who was watching the fun and asked, "What happened? Is there any noble person who wants to go on a patrol?"
The little Taoist priest replied: "No! The Northwest Army has returned to the court. Everyone is here to see His Royal Highness the King of Yue and General Zongda."
Speaking of this, there are many people who are interested.
His Royal Highness the King of Yue was the former Young Master Yang. A few years ago, everyone in the capital knew about his reputation. Later, he was demoted from the capital, and everyone was filled with emotion!
It's a pity that Third Young Master Yang has provided everyone with a lot of things to talk about after dinner. It's a pity that he just left like this! If he offended the emperor, he might not be able to come back in the future.
No one expected that in less than three years, he would not only come back, but also transform himself from a royal relative to a royal family member.
If it weren't for bad luck for the grandson of Prince Sihuai, he would probably be extremely expensive right now.
No wonder the emperor tolerated such nonsense in the past few years.
Since they couldn't go back now, everyone in the Ji family simply followed and watched.
In fact, the Northwest Army was originally scheduled to enter Beijing tomorrow, but the emperor was in a good mood and was in good health today, so he simply moved it to today.
——His headaches are somewhat recurring, and he can’t tell when they will occur, so he took advantage of his good spirits to do all the activities that required him to go out.
"Woooo--" The horn sounded from far to near, and there was a slight vibration on the ground, but it was the Northwest Army approaching.
The people of Daqi looked up one after another, and saw a knight in black armor walking from far to near, with a majestic war horse under his crotch, and the armor on his body reflecting the light, slowly coming with a bloody momentum.
Except for the sound of horns conveying orders, the entire march was silent and solemn, making the atmosphere even more solemn.
From beginning to end, the whole team passed by, and no one spoke a word on the crowded avenue.
It wasn't until everyone had passed by and the officials had withdrawn that anyone breathed a sigh of relief.
This tone broke the frozen atmosphere, and everyone started talking.
"Is the one at the head General Zongda? He's so majestic!"
"The Northwest Army is indeed majestic, and every soldier looks murderous."
"Hey, they must have killed a lot of people."
"Those are all enemies, as they should be!"
"Where is His Royal Highness the King of Yue? Which one is he?"
"Yeah, I don't think I saw it..." (To be continued)