books44 Chapter 262 Return to See You
Chapter 262 Return to See You
Since the delegation left Xuanzhou, there have been no more assassin attacks. As the team got closer to Kyoto, Yao Jia became more excited.
A few days ago, Hongying asked Golden Eagle to deliver a letter, revealing that there was a big surprise waiting for Yaojia in Kyoto. For several days, she tossed and turned, unable to guess what the surprise was.
Later, intelligence came from Kyoto that the emperor was furious in the court because of the assassination of the envoys and ordered Prince Ping to investigate the matter thoroughly.
Yao Jia shook her head, thinking that her surprise must have nothing to do with this matter.
When Xiao Fengli investigates a case, he might just randomly pick a scapegoat.
Just when I was puzzled, there was a commotion in the convoy.
Everyone leaned their heads out and looked outside.
On the official road outside Kyoto, a very solemn and dignified ceremonial guard of officials was lined up in a mighty procession, all looking forward to it.
On both sides of the team, a group of people spontaneously formed a welcoming team, holding up red banners, beating gongs and drums, and cheering loudly.
Some of the male and female voices are particularly loud.
"The heroic spirit of heaven and earth belongs to Gu Lang for eternity"
"Who can rival a hero in the world? If I have a son, I want him to be my son."
"The wind is whistling and the Yishui River is cold. Once Gu Lang leaves, it will be hard for the enemy to return."
"Who is the hero in the world? It must be Gu Lang"
"Xiyan, Xiyan, I love you. You are in my heart and in my eyes."
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Yao Jia: …………
They all came to pick up Gu Xiyan.
All of Gu Xiyan's personal soldiers in the delegation's convoy were now very proud and were praising their general. In other words, they were praising them.
Yao Jia silently withdrew her eyes and ears, secretly thankful that she did not kick Gu Xiyan out of the house at Xuanzhou Post Station that day.
After today's incident, if the people knew that she had such a bad attitude towards the hero in their minds, they would definitely throw rotten eggs at her carriage.
He raised his eyes to see Gu Xiyan, who was riding a horse parallel to the carriage.
His expression was dull, with the corners of his eyes drooped, as if the noisy cheers had nothing to do with him. He lowered his head, not knowing what he was thinking.
This profound scene caught the eyes of the people and caused screams.
"Ah... Brother, kill me..."
Yao Jia: ...
Gu Xiyan still acted as if he didn't hear it.
Yao Jia: …………
What is this for? Are you showing off?
Turning to the other side of the car window, he asked Gu Yi, who looked excited, "Why is he so calm? He doesn't even interact with the people."
Gu Yi chuckled, leaned forward and lowered his voice, "Pavilion Master, you don't know, but the young master has long been accustomed to this kind of scene. In the past, in the border town, the girls there were much crazier than these..."
“How crazy is it?”
"As soon as the troops returned from a victory, they would stand at the entrance of the alley, throwing flowers and handkerchiefs at the young master as if they were free. If the young master looked at one of them for a second longer, the girl would definitely stay at the entrance of the military camp the next day and insist on going in to sleep with my young master."
Yao Jia: ...
I knew that girls in border towns were bold and unrestrained, but I didn't expect them to be this bold and unrestrained.
"and then?"
Gu Yi chuckled, "Then my master was thrown into the county government office in the border town on the charge of disturbing the military spirit and was locked up for half a month, but those girls still did not change their bad habits. Later, my master became like this..."
Yao Jia sighed in her heart, thinking that Gu Xiyan was too unromantic.
As the two were talking, the carriage suddenly stopped and Yao Jia almost hit the wall in front of him.
He frowned and looked at Gu Yi, "What's wrong?"
Gu Yi was also a little confused, "I don't know, I'll go and take a look."
After saying that, he jumped off his horse and ran forward.
After a while, he came back panting, with a look of surprise and excitement on his face, "Master, it's Prince Ping and several officials in front."
Yao Jia's heart moved. King Ping came personally to greet the envoys. Could this be the surprise that Hongying mentioned?
People got off the carriage one after another.
King Ping started his speech with the words "Thank you all for your hard work on the journey!"
Several important officials began to flatter...
"How is the injury of King Rui? His Majesty was thinking about you when he came here."
"The Pavilion Master is indeed amazing. He has a keen eye and has exposed the Liang Kingdom's evil plot, allowing our delegation to successfully complete the peace talks..."
"General Gu is brave and valiant, and is a blessing to our Great Xia. If it weren't for you..."
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After the compliments, everyone returned to the carriage and headed to the palace to report.
The convoy moved forward slowly and gradually entered the prosperous Kyoto.
There are shops lining both sides of the street, and people are bustling about, creating a prosperous scene.
Yao Jia looked at the street scene and sighed inwardly. After more than half a year away, so many new shops had opened along the street.
His eyes suddenly fixed on a shop sign, his hands tightly clasped the wooden frame of the car window, his heart filled with excitement.
No wonder Hongying said there was a surprise waiting for her. It really was a surprise! It really was a surprise!
Gu Xiyan sensed something strange about Yao Jia and followed her gaze - "Jiangnan Teahouse".
Are you thirsty? But there is tea in the carriage.
Obviously not for this reason.
Looking back, Yao Jia was still looking over there.
Gu Xiyan looked in the direction of his gaze again and found a familiar mark on the corner of the plaque - "Bai Ji".
No wonder she was so excited. She didn't expect Baiji to have opened in Kyoto. It seemed that the man would soon come here to reunite with her.
It was as if a bottle of five flavors had been shattered in his heart, with all kinds of flavors, sweet, sour, bitter and spicy. The endless melancholy made him even more depressed.
The convoy stopped in front of the palace gate, and everyone got off and went to the main hall to report.
The Ministry of Rites sang praises to the delegation, and all the court officials echoed them.
The emperor symbolically asked some details of the peace talks, Yao Jia answered them one by one, and presented the peace agreement signed by the envoy of Liang State.
After the emperor read it carefully, he was very pleased and waved his hand, "Prepare a banquet. I want to celebrate the success of all my dear ministers!"
In the hall, shouts of "Long live the emperor" were heard.
During the banquet, the emperor raised his glass and said a few heartfelt words to Gu Xiyan.
Gu Xiyan bowed his head respectfully, "Your Majesty, I am ashamed to accept your praise."
The emperor laughed, "You deserve it! Gujiabao builds military equipment for Daxia, and you fight to the death to protect Daxia's territory and make great contributions. I am very pleased."
Changing the subject, he looked at Yao Jia, "With a husband like you to help you, Pavilion Master Nangong, the reputation of Tianxing Pavilion will surely spread to every corner of the Three Kingdoms. I have asked the great destiny master Nangong to calculate that three days from now, on the ninth day of the twelfth lunar month, is the Jiazi day of the Xinchou year, which only occurs once in a hundred years. You two should hold your wedding on this day. The wedding rules have been handed over to the Ministry of Rites for finalization..."
Yao Jia's head was buzzing and her whole body was stiff.
Today she experienced the helplessness and frustration of being a subject to the fullest.
As soon as the emperor finished speaking, he and Gu Xiyan stood up and thanked the emperor.
After the banquet, Yao Jia was congratulated by all the officials with a fake smile on her face.
"Three days later, everyone, remember to come to my house for the wedding banquet."
Everyone agreed one by one.
After leaving the palace, Yao Jia looked back and found that Gu Xiyan was following closely behind her. In three days, they would marry each other. He had no place to live in the capital, so the personal soldiers who accompanied him could go to the post station, but what about him?
Should I go back home with her or go to the post station?
While they were thinking, two carriages slowly drove up, one in front and one behind, and stopped in front of them.
The curtain of the car in front was half open, revealing a dreamy face like a banished immortal.
The man stared at the woman standing in front of the car, his brows slightly furrowed, his pink lips tightly pursed, "Madam... you've been gone for nine months... do you miss Lanlan?"
Gu Xiyan: …………
Didn’t he say that his hysteria had been cured? Why was he still looking a bit silly when he was looking at Nangong Dasimi?
Yao Jia's eyebrows jumped. Why did he do this again? Didn't he feel embarrassed in front of outsiders?
He nodded repeatedly, "I think about you, I think about you every day, every day, and even in my dreams."
Quickly pull up the car curtain and get in.
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