Under the leadership of Gao Yi, Zhao Xu and the four of them walked through the crowd, and finally, came to a solemn mansion.

The plaque hanging in the mansion is covered by yellow silk, and it is impossible to see what words are written on it, and the two stone lions in front of the door have hideous faces, as if they are guarding the last dignity of this mansion.

"After three years of separation, I almost forgot what this mansion looks like......"

Looking at the mansion in front of him, Zhao Xu couldn't help but let out a sigh.

Seeing the faces of Zhao Xu and Amber, the four guards guarding the stone lion in front of the door showed unbelievable expressions one by one, blinking their eyes one after another, and the expressions on their faces gradually turned from shock to ecstasy.

"Your Highness is back, Your Highness is back!"

One of the guards shouted and ran towards the house.

A slight smile appeared on the corner of Zhao Xu's mouth, but he did not speak.

Lin Chong and Wu Song, on the other hand, guarded both sides of Zhao Xu, quietly looking at the mansion in front of them that they would live in for a long time in the future.

The black tiles and red walls make this mansion a little more solemn and solemn in the prosperous and beautiful Shenjing City.

Eight wide and large stairs lead to the tall and wide mansion gate, and on top of the mansion gate, rows of copper nails have been washed away by the years of metallic luster, leaving only the accumulation of time.

When His Royal Highness arrived at his mansion, the young general was relieved, and he took his leave. On the other side of the city gate, the young general must not be away for too long. ”

Gao Yi arched his hand to Zhao Xu and said solemnly.

"I'm here to thank the captain for escorting me all the way."

Zhao Xu looked at Gao Yi and nodded slightly.

Gao Yi's heart moved, and he saluted again, before turning around and leaving, and disappeared into the crowd after a short time.

"Welcome Your Highness home!"

Less than half a cup of tea passed, and with the sound of footsteps, dozens of servants hurriedly ran out of the courtyard, stood on both sides of the gate, and bowed to Zhao Xu in unison and said:

"Welcome Your Highness home!"

Zhao Xu looked at the servants in front of him, and a lot of emotion rose in his heart, and finally turned into a sentence.

"Get up, I don't have so many rules here."

Then, looking at Lin Chong and Wu Song, he said warmly:

"In the future, it will be troublesome for the two of you to stay here for a long time."

Lin Chong and Wu Song said they didn't dare.

"Amber, you let people enter the palace to inform their father, and they said that I am back; Also, I remember that my father didn't reward me with some soft gold, find a few skilled craftsmen, and let them use soft gold to create a mask for Lin Jiaotou, so as to cover the gold characters on the face of the sect leader. ”

Zhao Xu instructed Amber.

When Lin Chong beside him heard this, his whole body shook slightly, a pair of tiger eyes gradually became foggy, his throat rolled, and finally said a word.

"Minister, thank you, Your Highness!"

Zhao Xu waved his hand and stopped Lin Chong's words.

"Sect Leader Lin, this life-saving grace should be reciprocated by a spring. The two escorts of me, even after traveling hundreds of miles, are tired of thinking about it. Take a good rest and regain some energy before it's too late to say anything else. ”

As he spoke, he walked towards the house first.

"Please, two."

Amber smiled and said to Wu Song and Lin Chong.

The two glanced at each other, followed behind Zhao Xu one after another, and walked towards the mansion.

Amber called his subordinates and ordered them to do something.

…………

Great Chu Palace, Imperial Garden.

At this time, it is spring, and the flowers in the imperial garden are blooming.

A long path intersperses the garden, along which a man and a woman stroll leisurely among the flowers.

Ten meters behind the two, a tall, white-faced and beardless chamberlain followed cautiously.

This man and woman are none other than Zhao Heng, the emperor of Great Chu, and Song Yayi, the empress.

The two had been married before Zhao Heng ascended the throne, Qin Se and Ming, respecting each other like guests, can be regarded as a model of husband and wife in Chu State.

Empress Song Yayi has two sons and one daughter for the Great Chu royal family, even if it is Concubine Li Guifei, who gave birth to the eldest prince, she can't shake the position of the lord of the middle palace of Queen Song.

At this time, Zhao Heng was taking advantage of this rare leisure time to enjoy this scene of flowers with Queen Song.

At this time, a small chamberlain hurriedly walked into the imperial garden.

Zhang Chu, the chief attendant who followed behind the emperor and queen, summoned the chamberlain to his side and asked in a low voice:

"What, those few folds again? These ministers are also really, how can they not know to be sympathetic to Your Majesty, so that Your Majesty can take a good breath and relax? ”

In the words, there was a bit of complaint.

"Mr. Zhang, it's not those courtiers' excerpts, it's ......"

The little chamberlain said in a low voice.

"Oh, the Third Highness is back? I see, you go down first. ”

Zhang Chu's eyes flickered, and he said in a low voice.

After the little waiter retreated, Zhang Chu stepped forward, and in the blink of an eye, he came behind Zhao Heng, and called softly:

"Your Majesty."

"What, it's those excerpts again? Can't they stop me for a while? ”

Hearing Zhang Chu's voice, Zhao Heng subconsciously opened his mouth to complain.

Queen Song on the side also cast a pair of slightly complaining phoenix eyes on Zhang Chu.

"It's not the excerpts of those officials, it's news from outside the palace, saying that His Royal Highness has returned to Beijing."

Zhang Chu said busily.

When Zhao Heng heard Zhang Chu's words, he was shocked and muttered:

"The third is back? It's good to be back! ”

When Queen Song heard this, her face was also shocked, and she couldn't stop saying:

"My poor son is finally back......"

After an instant gaffe, Zhao Heng gathered his mind and said softly:

"It's good to be back, it's good to be back. This kid has suffered enough because of what happened back then, and the prince can't stand him, and I can't stand him......"

As he spoke, he turned to look at Zhang Chu and said:

"Zhang Chu, if you go to Xu'er's mansion in person, you will say that I said it, let him come to the palace and dine with me."

"Slave and maid command."

Zhang Chu bowed, then turned around and walked out of the imperial garden.

"Your Majesty, Xu'er, Xu'er, he's finally back......"

Empress Song wiped away her tears and sobbed softly:

"In the past three years, I have been worried about Xu'er's affairs, for fear that there will be a change between Qi and Chu, and Qi will be angry with Xu'er. Now that he's back, my heart can finally fall back into my stomach......"

Zhao Heng stretched out his hand and took Empress Song into his arms, and whispered comfortingly:

"Zitong don't cry, isn't Xu'er back? You should be happy. However, at the end of the day, it's all about me as a father......

Before Zhao Heng finished speaking, Queen Song gently covered her mouth with a jade hand.

"Your Majesty, don't say that, although Your Majesty and Xu'er are father and son, they are also monarchs and ministers. As a courtier, it is natural to share the worries of the monarch's father, and His Majesty should not spoil Xu'er. ”

Zhao Heng looked at Queen Song, who was half a head lower than him, and a trace of tenderness appeared in his eyes.

"Okay, I don't want to talk about that. Today, a banquet was held in the Qianqing Palace, and the prince and Changle came over together. ”

When Empress Song heard this, she raised her head and glanced at Zhao Heng with disgust, and said softly:

"Your Majesty, since it's a family banquet, it's better to call Sister Li and Jing'er over together."

"You're always thinking about others......"

Empress Song pursed her lips and chuckled.

"As the master of the middle palace, the concubine must always be impartial in order to serve the public. And this was also learned from His Majesty. ”

Zhao Heng sighed helplessly, and finally lost in the eyes of Queen Song, and nodded in agreement.