Ping Guogong originally planned to return to Beijing after the New Year, but after the New Year, seeing that his daughter-in-law was busy and had no time to take care of the children, there were three more Zheng Dalang brothers in the house, and no one was able to take care of them. Pingguo Gong simply stayed for a while longer.

After such a month, in the blink of an eye, it was the early summer of the eighth year of Xuanping.

Letters came from the capital one after another, and Mrs. Tai kept urging him to return to Beijing.

No matter how reluctant Ping Guogong is to give up the children, he has to go back.

On the night before leaving, Ping Guogong personally set up a banquet and invited his in-laws Cheng Wang's family to come, and He Qi returned from the army. In addition, Zheng Qinghuai and his wife were also invited.

Two months ago, licorice tangerine peel came to the border with two children. Both of them are proficient in medical skills, and this time, Cheng Jinrong seems to have an extra hand.

Licorice has great strength, and one person can turn over and scrub and dress Mrs. Jinninghou. In this way, Zheng Qinghuai and his wife saved a lot. I also have more free time to spend with my children.

Everyone sat around and toasted to see off Ping Guogong.

Ping Guogong is self-made and never drinks much. I was in a messy mood tonight, and I accidentally drank a few more glasses.

After the banquet was dispersed, Ping Guogong took Cheng Wang's hand and said to his in-laws: "If I leave, I probably won't go back to the border in the future." I have spent most of my life here, and now I can go back to Beijing to retire. I should have been relieved. But somehow, my heart is empty now, and I feel very uncomfortable. ”

Cheng Wang and Pingguo have known each other for many years, and they have been in-laws for ten years, and they are familiar with each other.

However, Ping Guogong looked so sad and lonely, and it was the first time Cheng Wang had seen it.

Looking at the water flashing in Ping Guogong's eyes, Cheng Wang didn't feel good in his heart, and comforted him in a low voice: "Grandpa Guo has worked hard for most of his life, and he has kept the border peaceful. It's time to rest. ”

"The border army has a prayer, and the grandfather of the country can also rest assured."

Speaking of He Qi, Ping Guogong pulled the corners of his mouth self-deprecatingly: "I, as a father, am really a failure." San Lang and you, your father-in-law, are like father and son, and they have nothing to say. When I have free time, I will eat with you. He and I were in a place, and we had to argue a few words before we could say a few words. often broke up unhappily. ”

"He wished I had gone sooner."

"Actually, I've always envied you in my heart. You have a good daughter and a good son-in-law. The three Yuan brothers say that they like their grandfather, but they like your grandfather more in their hearts. ”

Cheng Wang: "......"

Ping Guogong is really drunk!

In the past, the strong and domineering Pingguo Gong would never say such a decadent and almost weak.

Cheng Wang was a little embarrassed, coughed and said, "Grandpa Guo is drunk, let's go back and rest early!" I have to get up early tomorrow to hurry. ”

"I'm not drunk." How can a drunk admit that he is drunk. Ping Guogong's tone was very firm: "I am very conscious now. If you don't believe me, I'll show you. ”

As he spoke, he walked forward with his head held high, and walked back and forth crookedly: "Look at me, I walked straight, where am I drunk." ”

Cheng Wang couldn't cry or laugh, and echoed in his mouth: "Yes, yes, you're not drunk." He stretched out his hand to help Ping Guogong back to the house. Two personal guards stepped forward and helped Ping Guogong to sleep.

Ping Guogong shouted "I'm not drunk", and snored as soon as he lay down.

Cheng Wang: "......"

Cheng Wang smiled and sighed and walked out.

It was getting late, Cheng Jinrong opened his mouth to stay: "It's almost midnight, don't go back, dad." Sleep in the guest room for one night, and tomorrow is the right time to send one to my father-in-law. ”

It's good.

Cheng Wang happily agreed.

……

In the early morning of the next day, Ping Guogong set off for Beijing.

With Ping Guogong was his own soldier who had followed him for many years. Many of them are over 40 years old. After 20 years in the border army, I can finally return to Beijing. One by one, there was a smile on their faces, and some of them were reluctant to give up.

"Grandfather cherished all the way!" The three brothers, Ah Yuan, Aman Saburo, said goodbye to their grandfather together.

The three Zheng Dalang brothers also came to see them off, and they said goodbye in style.

Ping Guogong's sorrowful farewell last night disappeared overnight. At this time, he was in good spirits, smiling and waving goodbye to the child. Then, Cheng Wang and the others said goodbye to the peaceful country one by one.

In the end, it was finally his turn to pray for prayer.

He Qi stepped forward and arched his hand: "Father's trip is so precious!" After returning to the capital, I remember to write letters from time to time. ”

Ping Guogong looked at his son with complicated eyes, and after a long time, he opened his mouth and said: "I hope you will remember what I said to you." ”

He Qi nodded and responded: "Father, don't worry, I will lead the border army to protect the peace of the border pass of Dachu." ”

Like the father and son who are enemies, at the moment of parting, they finally calmed down.

Ping Guogong's gaze swept over everyone's faces: "I'm leaving, I hope you take care of yourself." ”

After saying that, he turned over and rode away. More than 100 personal guards galloped together. The sound of horses' hooves shattered the silence of the morning.

Ping Guogong did not look back. As if I was afraid to look back and take a second look, I couldn't bear to leave.

In just a moment, the figure of Ping Guogong and his party disappeared in front of them.

Ah Yuan sighed abruptly: "Grandfather's departure, my heart is empty." "My grandfather lived at home for half a year, and my grandfather and grandson accompanied him day and night, and they showed deep affection.

Aman was also reluctant to bear his grandfather, and said unhappily: "In the future, there will be no one to accompany us to study and practice martial arts." ”

San Lang directly flattened his mouth and cried: "I want my grandfather!" ”

Ah Yuan Aman is busy reading and practicing martial arts every day, San Lang is young, he has not yet enlightened and studied, and he is by his grandfather's side every day. The longest time spent together, and the deepest feelings.

He Qi didn't make a sound, and looked at the direction of Ping Guogong's departure from a distance, not knowing what it was like in his heart.

Father and son often argue unhappily when they meet. The relationship between father and son is not very deep. When Ping Guogong left, he felt as if something was missing.

Cheng Jinrong squatted down and first coaxed the crying San Lang: "San Lang, don't cry." Grandfather has returned to the capital, and his father and mother are accompanying San Lang! ”

Cheng Wang also leaned down and stretched out his hand with a smile: "Good San Lang, grandfather hug me." ”

Saburo choked and threw himself into his grandfather's arms, coaxed by his grandfather's kind words, and stopped crying for a while.

He Qi cleaned up his mood, hugged San Lang, and said to Ah Yuan Aman, who was in a low mood: "Today you have a day off. Daddy took you out hunting on horseback. In the evening, I will roast the game that I have brought for you! ”

Ah Yuan's eyes lit up, and his spirit was uplifted: "Is what Dad said true?" ”

He Qi raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Of course it's true." When did Daddy lie to you. ”

Ah Yuan Aman immediately cheered and jumped.

Zheng Qinghuai also smiled at his three sons: "Let's go too!" ”

The three Zheng Dalang brothers also cheered happily.