Chapter 210: Farewell
Lu Qingrong and Jiang Xuan were walking on the way back to Yuyuan.
Green Bamboo followed Lu Qingrong's side closely, feeling a little strange quiet.
Originally, she planned to go far behind, but for some reason, Madame insisted that she just follow, and she had to do so.
Along the way, Lu Qingrong never said a word.
Jiang Xuan wanted to say something several times, but he didn't open his mouth because of the green bamboo beside him.
Walking to the vicinity of the Yuyuan, it is rare to see the maids and women in the house around, and they gradually become much cleaner.
Jiang Xuan then instructed Lu Zhu: "You go back first, let them set up the meal early at noon!" β
The green bamboo went in response.
"I'm going out in the afternoon." Jiang Xuan stopped, looked at Lu Qingrong and explained, and then said, "When I went back to the inner room just now, you were already gone......
It turned out that he had just returned to the inner room, so it was no wonder that he arrived at Jingchun Hall later than them.
Lu Qingrong stopped and looked back at Jiang Xuan.
Bumping into her slightly coquettish gaze, Jiang Xuan coughed lightly before continuing: "In the morning, Yanbei came to the study to return to some things, so it was delayed. β
He explained very clearly, and Lu Qingrong was already relieved, but because he thought about what happened last night, he couldn't talk to him as usual anyway, so he was at a loss for a while, and asked casually: "What is Yanbei looking for you?" β
As soon as the words came out, she felt that something was wrong, after a year of marriage, she had never interfered in Jiang Xuan's affairs so much, if he said it, she listened, if he didn't say it, she wouldn't ask.
Jiang Xuan didn't have any scruples, but looked very happy: "It's not important." Even Jiang Ke was drunk yesterday and said some nonsense......"
Lu Qingrong was instantly blushed by the word "also", and he settled down, not curious about what Jiang Ke was talking nonsense, but asked: "In the Feng Courtyard...... Someone with you? β
"It's not my people! It's just that each has his own thoughts. Jiang Xuan's words are true, "Since I have said this, I will say one more thing, on the side of Fengyuan, it is better to keep a distance from them, Jiang Ke is not a trustworthy person." β
That's a lot of weight.
Lu Qingrong nodded seriously.
"When I go, you have to be careful. Fang Cai should take charge of the family again, and in the future, the affairs of the outer courtyard, although I can rest assured that the housekeeper will handle it, it is a reliable person. If there is anything unclear, I called Mo Nan and Yan Bei to ask. β
After speaking, Jiang Xuan took the initiative to reach out and led her to the Yu Courtyard.
"Aren't you going with Mo Nan and Yan Bei?" Lu Qingrong was a little worried, "There must be someone by your side to take care of it!" β
"It's not like I'm going to finish swimming, take the little guys, and I'll have to protect them when the time comes!" Jiang Xuan smiled.
Lu Qingrong smiled slightly, and instantly relaxed, and the hand held by Jiang Xuan was not as hot as just now.
When the two returned to the Yu Courtyard, the maids, including Lu Zhu, saw the same son and wife as usual.
After lunch, Jiang Xuan left the house.
He was not idle all afternoon, went to the Zhenbei General's Mansion to say goodbye to Jiang Yuanzhao, and was summoned to the palace to meet the emperor.
When I returned to Yuyuan again, it was already dark.
After dinner, Lu Qingrong stuffed the purse she had been making all afternoon to Jiang Xuan: "Although this embroidery is not very good, the peace charm inside is serious!" β
Jiang Xuan looked at her with a smile on his face.
In the past, Lu Qingrong never thought of the gods' blessings, and always believed that man would conquer the sky, and at this moment he asked for peace in such a similar way.
"You believe in that too?" Jiang Xuan couldn't help but quip.
"I can't believe or don't believe it." Lu Qingrong thought for a while, and then said: "Most of the trivial things on weekdays are on their own, and they have nothing to do with luck, I ask for a Buddha, and he can't help me eat and sleep." But if you go to Mobei, it's a different matter! Although I don't understand things like wars, I also know that on the battlefield, all aspects are changing rapidly, and no matter how you strategize, without the help of luck, I am afraid it will still be difficult to win. The ancients had a cloud, 'the time, the place, the people', but put the 'time' in the first place! β
"That 'Tianshi' doesn't mean this ......" Jiang Xuan's smile deepened, he always felt that Lu Qingrong looked particularly interesting when he talked about these "big truths".
"I know it's not that!" Lu Qingrong continued: "But there is still some luck in it. Even if you are as knowledgeable as Mr. Chu, there are times when you make mistakes when you look at the heavens! β
These words made Jiang Xuan speechless.
Jiang Xuan didn't want to be serious with her, so he gave up at the moment, first carefully put the purse into his arms, and then interrupted: "The supervisor of Qin Tianjian was indeed demoted and made the master of the eighth grade, but he is still in Qin Tianjian, and the position of the supervisor is still vacant, thinking that the emperor also feels that it is not easy to observe the celestial phenomena, and he does not plan to punish him." β
Lu Qingrong couldn't hide his curiosity: "Did the emperor also go to admire the moon?" β
"Not only did I go, but I also set up a royal banquet in the imperial garden in the palace, and gathered the harem concubines together to enjoy the wonders together......"
Lu Qingrong suddenly felt funny: "Fortunately, the moon last night was nearly fifteen, and it was not too beautiful." That prisoner may have regretted it now, and he knew that it would be tomorrow, at least there would be a full moon to see, and maybe the punishment would be avoided! β
When Jiang Xuan heard this, he suddenly stood up and said in an extremely serious tone: "In my heart, there will be no more beautiful moon than yesterday." β
"Nonsense!" Lu Qingrong said embarrassedly, but he was moved in his heart.
The parting is imminent, and there is no sadness between the two of them, but they are extremely relaxed.
It wasn't until the night was getting darker, and when it was time to go to bed, Lu Qingrong was a little uneasy.
She didn't want to keep Jiang Xuan out, and she couldn't do the calmness she had after drinking yesterday, and when she was in a dilemma, Jiang Xuan had already opened the curtain and entered the inner room very naturally......
But it turned out that Lu Qingrong's worries were a little unnecessary.
All night, Jiang Xuan only gently hugged her, and the two hugged each other and slept like this, dreamless all night.
March 15.
The day has finally come.
The early morning in the Marquis of Jingyuan's mansion was extremely busy.
Just after the hour, there was movement on the side of Yuyuan.
Jiang Xuan got up to freshen up and eat, and then changed into his full set of clothes.
Because the martial arts are still powerful, the uniforms of the Great Qi Dynasty are mainly red, which makes Jiang Xuan heroic, and the hard texture brought by the armor makes him look cold and murderous.
Jiang Xuan, who was dressed in military uniform, first went to the ancestral hall to bid farewell to his ancestors, and then accompanied by Lu Qingrong, he arrived at the gate of the Hou Mansion.
The soldiers of the Great Qi Dynasty also had clear regulations that their families could only send them to the gate of the mansion and could not continue to follow.
At this time, inside the gate of the Marquis Jingyuan's Mansion, everyone led by Mrs. Wu was already waiting there.
Everyone is saying that their demeanor is different.
Mrs. Wu's face was expressionless, and the words she commanded were also without the slightest emotion, as if she was endorsing, and when she found Mr. Chu and Jiang Ling, who were waiting for Jiang Xuan in front of the door, she put on an amiable face, and her tone was doubly gentle.
Jiang Ke had a subtle and decent smile on his face, and when he saw Jiang Xuan coming, he immediately stepped forward, and when Mrs. Wu finished speaking, she immediately said in a tone of envy and admiration: "Big brother fights for the country, there is no real warrior like this, may the flag be victorious and return triumphantly!" β
Jiang Xuan bowed slightly, and replied indifferently: "The affairs of the mansion will have to have Second Brother Lao." β
"Big brother, don't be like this, it's all my business!"
Jiang Xuan didn't pay any attention to it, turned to face Lu Qingrong, and instructed her.
Compared with the short sentence that dealt with Jiang Ke, what he said to her seemed like a long speech.
Although they are all clichΓ©s such as "filial piety to parents and virtuous housekeeping", the intention of this is self-evident in Lu Qingrong's heart.
The so-called "one qiΔ is all in the words" is of course a rare tacit understanding between her and Jiang Xuan, but if the two do not have any communication on this occasion, in the eyes of others, they will think that she is despised......
And Jiang Xuan's attention this time really attracted the displeasure of some people.
For example, Qiu Jinting.
She was shouted early in the morning and stood at the gate, she was not very happy, and saw the haunting Tang Shan beside her, a flat wife, who had to intervene in any major and minor affairs in the house, and her heart was even more annoyed.
He Qingwan, who was supporting her beside her, was full of anticipation, thinking that when the prince returned victoriously, everything should be different......
However, Jiang Ling, who was waiting not far away, was also a little distracted.
For Lu Qingrong, whether it is his eyes or movements, he thinks he can see through one or two, and at this time, when he saw her gaze at Jiang Xuan, it was as soft as water, and it was difficult to hide his loss in his heart......
After everyone said goodbye, Jiang Xuan turned over and got on the horse. Mr. Chu and Jiang Ling got into the carriage that followed closely behind, and then they escorted the two hundred Zhenbei Iron Riders who accompanied them, and they went to Andingmen in the east of the city.
When Jiang Ling boarded the carriage, he still couldn't help but turn around.
Lu Qingrong couldn't see it, just because her eyes didn't leave Jiang Xuan's back for a moment.
It wasn't until everyone in the north of the town who had disappeared at the end of Rong'en Street that Lu Qingrong withdrew his gaze.
However, for Jiang Xuan, at this moment, there is a grander send-off waiting for him at the Andingmen Gate of the capital.
Hundreds of northern iron cavalry, as well as more than 20,000 soldiers and horses mobilized from various provinces, were waiting outside the city gate at this time. This is only a small part of the expedition, and more of them are in the suburbs of Beijing and Xuanfu to prepare for peace.
At the same time, hundreds of civil and military officials lined up outside the city, also waiting for Jiang Xuan's arrival.
Originally, this momentum was huge enough, but when the emperor suddenly came in person and personally gave Jiang Xuan a Shang Fang sword, all the officials present were terrified.
It can be seen that the emperor's determination to conquer Mobei and his attitude of ambition to win.
But there are always some people who can't see the situation clearly, and still hope that Jiang Xuan will return in their hearts, and even ...... No return.
An Le Hou Wu Xingchun who was present was one.
Mrs. Wu, who had just sent Jiang Xuan away from the Marquis of Jingyuan's Mansion, was another. R1152