Xu Mingyi paused when he heard this, then suddenly turned around, looked at the excited little novice monk, and confirmed: "Young master, you are talking about His Highness the Prince?!"
She had received the news that Wu Chao's class teacher was returning to Beijing ten days ago, but the return journey would always be slower, and there would be rain and snow blocking the way. Previously, she had calculated that it would be the twelfth lunar month anyway...
Therefore, I am extremely unsure at this time whether I heard it correctly.
Being stared at by her like this, the young novice monk quickly regained his posture as a monk, tried hard to put away the joy on his face, clasped his hands together and replied: "Back to the female donor, that's right."
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw the fairy-like female benefactor passing him quickly with her dress in hand, not forgetting to leave a message: "Thank you so much, little master!"
Akui hurriedly caught up.
"Girl, please slow down!"
Xu Mingyi ran out of the temple all the way.
The stone steps going down the mountain had been cleaned by monks early in the morning, and a lot of snow was piled on both sides.
The girl stepped on the snow-wet bluestone step by step. Her steps were extremely brisk, her half-twisted black hair was blown by the mountain wind, and the white crane embroidered on her red fur coat seemed to be flying away into the clouds.
On the snow-covered pines and cypresses on both sides of the stone steps, birds were frightened and flew away, and there was a burst of snow mist.
Xu Mingyi arrived at the foot of the mountain in less than half the time as usual.
There is no need to look far, the sound of horse hooves can be heard everywhere.
Her eyes searched the army.
The cavalry opened the way in front, followed by the army's general and his entourage——
She followed her marching habit and looked somewhere, and sure enough she saw a familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar figure from behind.
Even though the back figure was much wider than in her memory, and the armor obscured the outline, she still recognized it at a glance.
The moment her eyes found that person, she immediately blurted out and shouted——
"Wu Chao!"
Her voice was loud, but it was easily drowned out by the sound of horse hooves.
But she still saw the figure suddenly tightening its reins and turning its head to look in her direction.
The gaze was a little confusing at first, as if he was wondering if he was hallucinating. But when he met her gaze from a distance, he was startled, and his eyebrows suddenly became brighter.
"drive!"
The young master on the horse immediately turned the horse's head and came towards her.
But what was faster than him was a flying black shadow.
The black shadow rushed straight towards Xu Mingyi. Although it slowed down when it arrived, it still made Xu Mingyi take a step back.
This strength is the weight of longing.
Xu Mingyi smiled and hugged the heavy bird.
It actually got a little heavier.
But it feels strong to the touch.
It also looks more majestic.
"Chirp chirp chirp!"
Tianmu rubbed her shoulders and hair with his long beak, making an excited yet somewhat aggrieved cry.
It's like a child who has been suffering and tired outside for a long time, and finally returns to his mother, he has to act coquettishly and complain.
Xu Mingyi rubbed its head and feathers.
The big bird was probably aware of his own weight, so he slid down from her arms, stayed close to her feet, and hugged her dress with one of his big wings.
Xu Mingyi looked at Xie Wuyan, who was striding toward his horse.
"Back." She said.
Xie Wuyang stopped two steps away from her, nodded, and said warmly: "Yes, I'm back."
After this conversation that sounded like a casual conversation, the two of them did not speak again and looked at each other quietly, as if everything around them was silent.
We had just walked all the way down the mountain in a hurry, and the cold winter wind made the girl's fair and shiny cheeks and nose turn red. At this time, her smiling eyes gradually turned red.
Xie Wuyang, who was originally restrained, took a step forward, stretched out a hand to hug her gently, and repeated: "Zhaozhao, I'm back."
Xu Mingyi stretched out her hands and hugged him tightly.
Xie Wuyan's brows and eyes were full of smiles, but he still pushed her away slightly and said: "My body is dirty and cold -"
I wanted to go back, take off my armor, take a shower and change clothes before meeting her.
Unexpectedly, she still saw this not very elegant appearance.
Xu Mingyi didn't listen, and hugged him tightly for a moment as if to oppose him, then let him go.
When I looked at him again, I couldn't help but smile: "It's a little darker."
The originally jade-like young man now has a more restrained aura of chill in his body. His once jade-white complexion has become much darker, but his facial features have become increasingly clear and profound.
After hearing what she said, Xie Wuyang raised his hand and touched his face.
Is it very dark?
He has no time to look in the mirror on weekdays.
"I guess I can get it back in vain," he said seriously.
Xu Mingyi's smile became even thicker and said: "It doesn't matter, it looks good."
There was a smile between his brows, he coughed lightly and said, "As long as you don't dislike it."
Then he asked: "How come you happen to be here?"
He led two groups of soldiers and horses first to rush to the emergency road. It would take five or six days for the real army to arrive. It was expected that Beijing would not get the news in such a timely manner.
If we really get the news, Zhao Zhao may be the only one waiting here.
He was thinking clearly, and Xu Mingyi didn't even say the joke "Of course I'm waiting for you" on his lips. He said with a smile: "I accompanied my uncle and aunt to the back mountain to cook snow and make tea. I just heard someone in the temple.
The young master said that His Highness the Crown Prince returned in triumph with a victorious army. With such a grand event, I should have rushed to welcome him."
As he spoke, he turned around and looked in the direction of the temple on the mountain: "Would you like to go up the mountain to meet your second uncle and second aunt?"
"If you are covered in blood, you will not defile the holy land of Buddhism."
As soon as Xie Wuyang finished speaking, he saw a group of people coming down the mountain.
There were two other pilgrims, as well as Xu Yun and his wife.
"A Yuan!" Wu Jingying called out and walked a few steps faster.
The road was slippery in the snow, so Xu Yun hurriedly caught up and held her hand.
"Aunt." Xie Wuhou saluted.
Xu Yun smiled and raised his hand: "Congratulations to Your Highness on your safe and triumphant return."
"Thank you, uncle."
Looking at Xu Yun and his wife in front of him, Xie Wuyang was deeply moved in his heart - his aunt has become different, and so has Uncle Xu.
"We have prepared some tea on the mountain. Your Highness, would you like to go and have a rest?" Xu Yun invited.
"I just heard from Zhaozhao that my uncle is fetching snow and making tea behind the mountain -" the young man said with a smile: "I really want to go up the mountain and have a drink together, but I still have to go back to the capital to meet my father. I really can't delay."
Xu Yun nodded knowingly and said with a smile: "Then we'll see another day!"
The people around you are back safely. There will be opportunities in the future, so don't rush now.
"Then go back quickly." Wu Jingying looked at her nephew who seemed to be taller in front of her and said, "It's not too late to talk tomorrow."
He must be kept in the palace today. He has just come back. It is expected that His Majesty and the Queen Mother will not let him go under any circumstances.
"Yes." When Xie Wuyang responded, he looked at Xu Mingyi: "Zhaozhao, let's go back to the city together?"
Xu Mingyi raised his eyes, nodded and said, "Okay."
At this time, a strong young voice sounded from behind Xie Wuyan: "Miss Xu, I will lend you my horse!"
Xu Mingyi looked over and saw a tall, strong, black-faced young man approaching with a horse.
It was the young master of the Nie family who defected to the Xu family army in Linyuan City, and who was recommended by King Dongyang to accompany the prince to Duogan last year.
Xu Mingyi recognized him and asked with a smile: "You lent me your horse, how will Mr. Nie get back?"
The young man smiled nonchalantly, showing his white teeth: "I can just take the trolley!"
Xu Mingyi stopped being polite to him, thanked him, and jumped on the horse.
Tianmu followed closely behind her, still not forgetting to hug her with its wings, as if it had transformed into her personal pendant.
The sound of horse hooves rolled as they walked through the snowy water toward the city gate.
The city gate guards didn't know that the prince's army was returning to the capital today. Suddenly, they saw thousands of people approaching the city. They couldn't help but prepare to inquire. However, before they could step forward, they saw a black gold-rimmed military flag flying high in their sights——
All the guards looked greatly refreshed and immediately retreated to both sides to salute: "See His Highness the Crown Prince!"
"Welcome to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for his triumphant return!"
His Royal Highness?
His Royal Highness is back?!
The people who were entering and leaving the city gate were all excited when they heard the deafening shouts.
So—His Royal Highness is really still alive!
Those rumors are just rumors!
Not only did he survive, he also won the battle and defeated the aliens!
"Look, it's His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, really His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
At the front of the crowd, the man dragging a famous boy looked at the army slowly entering the city, and almost burst into tears.
His Royal Highness's safe and triumphal return means victory and stability.
Only when people's hearts are at peace can they be able to focus on the lively gossip - God knows how the deposed emperor survived the last years of his reign!
"Did you see that His Royal Highness is accompanied by a girl..."
"How can there be a girl's family among the army..."
And just stay with His Highness the Crown Prince!
They are so close, anyone who looks at them will feel that they have an unusual relationship!
"Could it be that they were brought back from Dogan?!"
The poor man who had no father or mother, whom His Highness the Prince saved on the battlefield?
In other words, have you ever rescued His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who was in danger and was seriously injured?
Anyway, either you save me or I save you - that's what it says in the script!
Thinking of many things in an instant, the people's expressions changed.
If things really go as planned, His Royal Highness must have fallen in love with this woman!
What should Miss Xu do?
No--
Thinking of General Xu who was growing stronger and doting on his granddaughter, the people couldn't help but feel that perhaps His Highness the Crown Prince was the one worth worrying about.
Hey, your Royal Highness is a good-looking prince, good-looking and good at fighting, but why is he so confused about such things?
We haven't even gotten married yet, are you worthy of the Xu family girl?
It simply discredits men!
It should be noted that since the implementation of the new policy of encouraging women to remarry, the Wu family and the eldest princess's palace have taken the lead in setting an example. Now every now and then, you can see a man from a family being dragged by his wife to the court to make a divorce, and it happened to be Mr. Yin Ji's.
The principle of handling is always to encourage division rather than peace...
Now let me ask you, which man does not feel at risk for this and strives to live a cautious life?
The situation is already so difficult, why can't His Highness the Crown Prince give him a say?
As a result, the man's reputation will inevitably be harmed again!
His Royal Highness, who was sitting on the horse, was confused.
Why do you feel that something is not right about the atmosphere suddenly?
Why was there a hint of disappointment in everyone's eyes when they looked at him?
Just taking back the city isn't enough?
Are people’s demands already so high nowadays?
"Brother Erniu, what do you think?" Someone in the crowd touched the shoulder of the man holding the boy, and said in a very wise and far-sighted tone: "This girl is so beautiful, and her face and aura are so impressive.
It's not easy to control, I'm afraid it will cause big trouble..."
"...That's Miss Xu!" the man said unbearably.
One by one, how did you learn?
Don't say you are his student when you go out!
There were voices everywhere.
oh!
Miss Xu!
Then don’t worry!
Now you can cheer and praise without worry, without having to worry about being looked down upon by your wife!
"..." Feeling this sudden surge of enthusiasm, the confusion in Xie Wuhuang's heart became deeper and deeper.
The prince returned to Beijing early today, which no one expected.
More and more people came after hearing the news.
After the army entered the city, it moved very slowly.
There were people cheering in the streets, an old man pulling a young child to kneel down and kowtow tremblingly, and a young lady waving with tears in her eyes towards a certain soldier in the army.
The army slowly passed through long crowded streets.
The army has gone away, but the noisy and exciting atmosphere among the people still lingers.
Approaching Qingyunfang, Xu Mingyi slowly reined in his horse and watched the army for a long time before turning back home.
She dismounted in front of the mansion and went straight to the outer study.
"Grandpa! Wu Chao is back!"
As soon as the door to the study room was opened, the girl couldn't wait to say.
King Dongyang smiled and nodded: "I heard about it just now. I will send someone to the Prince's Mansion later to deliver a message, so that he can come to the house for a drink someday when he is free."
The next few days will definitely be extremely busy, but there is no need to rush.
"Yeah!" Xu Mingyi smiled and nodded heavily.
…
As soon as Xu Mingyi returned to Xiyuan, Xu Mingshi came looking for him.
No need to think about it, you can also know why he came——
In the hall, one person and one bird reunited after a long absence. The boy hugged the big bird for a long time and refused to let go.
He and Tianmu have been separated for three hundred days!
During these three hundred days, he was worried about his third eye every day.
However, there were very few letters from the Crown Prince, and the letters rarely mentioned the Third Eye. Sometimes Xu Mingyi would not show him the letter, and would only make a few hasty remarks.
He wanted to write to His Highness to inquire about the current situation of the Third Eye, but he was afraid of distracting His Highness and taking up His Highness' time, so he could only hold back.
If I had known this, I should have taught the Third Eye to write in the first place!
The boy had this regretful thought more than once.
…
In the evening, when Xu Mingyi was sitting on the couch by the window reading a book, Tianmu walked in from outside.
The big bird was covered in snow stars and looked like it had gone out.
When it came to her side, the big bird stretched its neck and called twice, and flapped its wings twice in the direction outside.
Xu Mingyi was stunned: "Go out?"
The big bird responded with an affirmative cry.
Xu Mingyi had some guesses and immediately stayed in bed.
She followed the big bird all the way to the backyard and went out through the back door.
Not far from the back wall of the palace, there was a tall figure waiting there.
The snow-colored moonlight reflected each other, and the sky and earth seemed to be covered with a layer of pearlescent light.
He was wearing a crow-green cloak, and his black hair was neatly tied up with a jade crown. Under the pearly light, he felt a little dust-free——
Xu Mingyi came to him.
With a smile in his eyes, he slowly stretched out his arms toward her and said, "You can hug her now."
Xu Mingyi hugged him tightly and pressed her cheek against his chest.
The young man gently placed his chin on the top of her soft hair——
He said in an extremely serious tone: "Zhaozhao, let's get married."
