The next morning, the sun shines through the clouds on the earth, and Xi Yu and the others are ready to set off.

Before leaving, I had an early breakfast.

Qin Fushang said: "The king, the villain learned that Chen Ping provided a key piece of evidence, which made his crime mitigated a lot. ”

So he gave a general account of what he knew.

Xi Yu's brows furrowed slightly, he had mixed feelings about Chen Ping's behavior.

Unexpectedly, there was such a twist. It stands to reason that it is a good thing to expose the previous sins, but I feel that this Chen Ping is a very selfish person.

After that, Xi Yu and the others left together.

They continued on their way home.

Zhao Yun proposed: "King, let's not meddle on the road. Let's go home. ”

Xi Yu nodded, he understood everyone's feelings.

The ups and downs along the way left them exhausted and longed to return to their warm home as soon as possible.

But when it comes to going home, Xi Yu said that this time every soldier is rewarded, because they are brave and good at fighting. So this time give everyone a long vacation and let them go back to reunite with their families.

When the soldiers heard the news, they were extremely excited, and their joy was written on their faces, and they all shouted loudly: "Thank you, Great King." ”

Their voices are still so uniform.

"You don't have to thank the king, this is the welfare you deserve. And this king will not let you go home empty-handed, and will let you bring some gifts home to honor your parents. ”

This time, the soldiers were even more happy.

Of course, in the process of attacking Luoyang, there were a few soldiers who died, but most of them were able to return safely.

They walked along the ancient road, lined with tall and dense trees, as if guarding their way home. Sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves, creating patches of light.

After calculating the itinerary, they can reach Youzhou in two days at most.

At night, the inn is silent. Xi Yu was lying on the bed, his thoughts were scattered, and it was difficult to sleep. Suddenly, a sharp knock on the door broke the silence.

Xi Yu's heart tightened, and he got up to open the door, only to see a soldier with a nervous expression standing outside the door.

"Wang, Miss Wan'er's grandfather's condition has deteriorated, and he is dying!" The soldier's tone was anxious.

Xi Yu was shocked, although he already knew that the old man was sick, but when he heard the news at this moment, he still felt very uncomfortable.

He hurriedly followed the soldier to the old man's room.

Wan'er was standing in front of the old man's bed, bursting into tears. Xi Yu took a closer look, the old man's face was haggard, his face was sallow, and he looked very seriously ill.

"Wan'er, how is grandpa?" Xi Yu asked softly.

Wan'er raised her teary eyes and shook her head, tears flowing down even more violently.

Xi Yu was in a heavy mood, he walked up to the old man and held his hand.

"Grandpa, you have to hold on, we will find a way to save you." Xi Yu's voice was firm.

Then, he asked the soldier if he had looked for the soldier, and the soldier nodded and went to call.

Because sooner or later he had to clarify with Wan'er, Xi Yu also called grandpa directly.

The old man opened his eyes slightly, looked at Xi Yu, and showed a smile.

"Thank you, King, for knowing my situation. Don't worry about me, I've lived long enough. The old man's voice was weak but calm.

Xi Yu felt the old man's open-mindedness and strength, and couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration in his heart.

"Grandpa, you are our elder, and we will do our best to take care of you. Trust us. Xi Yu said with a firm gaze.

Wan'er stood silently aside, her eyes full of sadness and helplessness.

There was a heavy atmosphere in the room, and Xi Yu looked at Wan'er's grief-stricken appearance, and her heart was full of unbearability. He approached Wan'er and gently patted her on the shoulder.

"Wan'er, don't be sad. Grandfather. Xi Yu comforted.

Wan'er raised her teary eyes and nodded. She knew that Xi Yu was trying her best to comfort herself, but the pain in her heart was beyond words.

Just then, a soldier walked in. He looked solemn and carried a medicine box in his hand. All eyes were on him, expecting him to bring good news.

However, after some inspection, Lang Zhong shook his head, his expression full of helplessness.

"King, the old man's condition is already very serious, and the little one can't do anything about it." Lang Zhong said softly.

Wan'er's crying became more and more miserable, and she knelt down in front of Lang Zhong, tears raining down.

"Please, Lang Zhong, save my grandfather! He's the only one in my life! Wan'er said in a crying voice.

Xi Yu felt a pain in his heart, and he quickly helped Wan'er up.

"Wan'er, don't be impulsive. Lord Langzhong has done his best, and we can't force it. Xi Yu comforted softly.

Lang Zhong lowered his head and said with a guilty face: "Wang, I'm really sorry. The old man's body has reached its limit, and I really can't get rid of it. ”

Xi Yu's heart was full of helplessness, he understood that Lang Zhong had done his best. He sighed and said to Lang Zhong: "Thank you for your hard work, go down first." ”

Lang Zhong nodded and silently exited the room.

There was an atmosphere of sadness in the room, and the old man was lying on the bed, breathing rapidly, and every cough was heart-wrenching.

Wan'er gripped the old man's hand tightly, tears blurring her eyes.

"Grandpa, don't leave me, I don't have any relatives anymore!" Wan'er said crying.

The old man opened his eyes faintly, his eyes were full of love and reluctance for Wan'er.

"Wan'er, don't cry. Grandpa has lived long enough, but he is a little reluctant to let you. The old man's voice was weak but calm.

Wan'er burst into tears, and she shook her head desperately.

"No, grandpa, don't leave me! I'll take good care of myself, you must accompany me! Wan'er's voice was filled with desperation.

The old man sighed softly, a smile on his face.

"Wan'er, you're a good boy. Grandpa always knew you were strong. Grandpa was relieved to see that you had found your own happiness. The old man's gaze looked at Wan'er tenderly.

Wan'er felt her grandfather's hand trembling slightly, and she grabbed his hand even tighter.

"Grandpa, don't say any more, take a break." Wan'er said softly.

The old man smiled, his eyes full of love and relief.

"Wan'er, you have to remember that grandpa has always loved you. Grandpa believes that your future will be full of happiness. After the old man said this, he slowly closed his eyes.

Wan'er's cries echoed in the room, and she couldn't accept that her grandfather had left her like this.

Xi Yu stood aside, with a heavy heart. He looked at Wan'er's grief-stricken appearance, and his heart was full of pain and helplessness.

Wan'er's cry was particularly sharp, as if it was like the cuckoo's teaching.

Although she also knew that this was an inn and she shouldn't make a lot of noise and shout, she really couldn't help it now, and Xi Yu knew that there was no one living in the surrounding rooms, so it didn't matter.

There was an atmosphere of grief in the room, and Xi Yu hugged Wan'er tightly, feeling her body trembling constantly.

"Wan'er, I'm sorry, it's all my fault. If I didn't care about Bei'an, we would have gone back a long time ago, and we could also let Song Shuwen see grandpa. Xi Yu said reproachfully.

Wan'er's cry echoed in his ears, she couldn't accept her grandfather's departure, and her heart was full of pain and helplessness.

"No, my lord, it's not your fault. Some things are fate. Wan'er said.

Xi Yu sighed, he felt full of guilt for Wan'er.

"Wan'er, I know that nothing can be remedied now, but I promise you that I will always be by your side, take care of you, and take care of you." Xi Yu said.

Wan'er raised her head and looked into Xi Yu's eyes, she could feel his sincerity and concern.

Xi Yu gently wiped away the tears from the corners of Wan'er's eyes and hugged her tightly into his arms.

"Wan'er, let's pray for Grandpa together, may he rest in heaven. We also have to live well and let grandpa feel at ease. Xi Yu said.

In the room of the inn, Xi Yu and Wan'er sat quietly next to the old man's body, guarding his spirit.

Xi Yu's face was heavy, and his eyes revealed respect and grief for the deceased.

"Wan'er, we have to keep a vigil for grandpa and let him rest in peace." Xi Yu said softly.

Wan'er nodded, her eyes full of sadness and determination.

Xi Yu got up, called a few soldiers, and began to set up the mourning hall. The soldiers got busy, brought tables and chairs, hung white cloths, and lit incense.

However, their actions attracted the attention of the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper walked into the room and saw the soldiers who were setting up the mourning hall.

"What are you doing? How did anyone die here? This is so unlucky! The shopkeeper's voice was filled with displeasure and horror.

Xi Yu glanced back at the shopkeeper, his face was gloomy, and his eyes revealed dissatisfaction with the shopkeeper.

"Shopkeeper, don't you have a little humanity? When this old man died, we should keep a vigil for him as a sign of respect. Xi Yu reprimanded.

There was a hint of shame on the shopkeeper's face, but he still stood his ground.

"This is an inn, not a mourning hall. You can't hold a funeral here, it will affect my business. And it will bring bad luck to me, please leave immediately! The shopkeeper said.

A surge of anger swelled in Xi Yu's heart, and he couldn't accept the indifference and selfishness of the shopkeeper.

Just when the shopkeeper and Xi Yu were arguing, the soldiers on the side couldn't stand it.

He stared at the shopkeeper sternly.

"Shopkeeper, do you know who he is? How dare you be so rude! There was majesty in the soldier's voice.

The shopkeeper was startled by the soldier's words, and he looked at Xi Yu suspiciously, trying to guess his identity.

Xi Yu frowned slightly, he didn't want to reveal his identity, but the current situation made him have to show his identity.

The shopkeeper's face turned pale in an instant, he never expected that the young man in front of him would be a joke. He watched in horror, his heart full of remorse and fear.

"King, the villain has eyes and doesn't know Mount Tai, offended the adult, please forgive the king!" The shopkeeper hurriedly apologized.

Xi Yu saw the change in the shopkeeper's attitude, and felt a little relieved. He knew that the shopkeeper was also for the sake of business, and he had no malicious intent.

"Shopkeeper, don't panic. I understand your concerns, but this old man's body needs to be laid to rest here until we are properly disposed of. I'll give you some extra money as compensation. Xi Yu said.

When the shopkeeper heard this, he nodded hurriedly.

"Your great kindness, my lord. The villain must do so and serve the king. The shopkeeper said.

Xi Yu nodded, he turned back to the room, and continued to keep a vigil for the old man.

Wan'er glanced at Xi Yu gratefully, she knew that he had paid a lot for her grandfather's affairs.

The next day, the sky was overcast, as if mourning the old man's departure. Xi Yu decided to buy a coffin for the old man's family and then go to Youzhou to bury him, and he asked Wan'er if she agreed.

Wan'er nodded silently, tears rolling in her eyes.

Xi Yu looked at Wan'er, and her heart was full of pity and sympathy. He knew that Wan'er was very sad about her grandfather's departure, but she was still strong in the face of everything.

Xi Yu continued: "I also plan to let the entourage wear mourning clothes to show our respect for the elderly. ”

Wan'er raised her head, looked at Xi Yu, and shook her head: "I don't agree, my grandfather is not worthy of everyone wearing linen and filial piety for him." And, if you do, the soldiers will also have an opinion. ”

Xi Yu was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect Wan'er to refuse this proposal. However, he was also able to understand Wan'er's thoughts.

Wan'er continued: "My grandfather is just an ordinary person, and he is not a hero who has done a lot for you, and I don't want everyone to put on a mourning dress for him, because he is not worthy of it. ”

Xi Yu sighed, he knew that what Wan'er said was the truth. He nodded: "Well, since you don't agree, then we won't wear mourning clothes." ”

Wan'er glanced at Xi Yu gratefully: "Thank you for understanding me." ”

Xi Yu smiled: "No thanks, I think you are too knowledgeable." ”

And Zhao Yun finally waited for the others, only then did he know that Wan'er's grandfather had died last night.

They also persuaded Yu and Wan'er one after another to be obedient to the festival.

In Youzhou, Liu Xie is still playing cards with several ladies, and in the past few days, with their exchanges, they have become more and more familiar.

Liu Xie suddenly said: "Why haven't you come back yet, what's going on?" ”

Of course, this lady knew who he was talking about.

"Why don't you send someone out and look for it?" Liu Xie's face was full of worry.

Several ladies felt very relieved, they knew that Liu Xie's feelings for Xi Yu were sincere.

Ouyang Linlin said: "What Your Majesty said is extremely true. "He's going to send someone to find out right now.

In Youzhou Academy, Dongfang Hong and Wenxuan were sitting in the office.

It was the first time in days that the two had been alone in the office.

Because the last time Wen Xuan directly stated his intentions, Dongfang Hong always felt very embarrassed.

I haven't dared to face Wen Xuan for a while, and it seems that there is something unnatural right now.

Soon, Wen Xuan opened up the topic and talked about Xi Yu.

"I think I'm coming back soon, why haven't I seen it until now?"

"yes, I'm thinking about it too, and I'm going to treat him to dinner when he comes back."

"It's just that in this era, there are no mobile phones or anything, and they can't be contacted at all, which really makes people die in a hurry."

And this topic is a common topic for two people, and Dongfanghong also thinks so, because they are used to the days of having mobile phones.

When I first crossed into this era, I didn't adapt to this problem, but now I have adapted to it, and now I remember the benefits of mobile phones.

"Xi Yu has become a king, and he is expected to be the emperor next. I don't know if he wants to give me an official position? Dongfang Hong said with a smile.

And immediately, Wen Xuan gave him a blank look.

"You are an official and a half-job, what can you be an official?"

"I can do anything, as long as he can trust me, I can't do it."

"Okay, don't brag."

Liu Xie had no intention of playing cards now because of the drama he was worried about, and he was a little tired, so he went back to the guest room to rest.

After I left the palace, I don't know what happened to Chang'an now.

He also understands that if he leaves without permission like this, it is estimated that many people will sneer at him.

But now he can't care about so much.

On the other side, Xi Yu and the others continued to hurry, although Xi Yu did not ask everyone to wear linen and filial piety, but after all, there were dead people, so everyone's expressions were very serious.

Moreover, Xi Yu stipulated that the soldiers who carried the coffin should take turns to carry it, after all, the coffin was a bit bulky.

And in order to take care of the coffin bearer, it is necessary to keep everyone's speed in line with their speed.

And the speed can't be too slow, because once you change back to Youzhou, it may rot, but fortunately, there are not many days left.

Along the way, Wan'er also looked listless, and Xi Yu didn't know how to comfort her.

After all, it will take some time to be sad. No one can replace this, no matter at any time, birth, old age, sickness and death will always be an inexplicable topic.

The few people sent out by Ouyang Linlin came to the border of Youzhou, that is, the port of entry.

However, everyone attaches great importance to Xi Yu, and they do not regard this task as a perfunctory task, but sincerely want to find it.

They paused briefly at the border crossing for a while, and then left Youzhou to see if they could see Xi Yu on the road.

And even the people of Youzhou are waiting for Xi Yu to come back quickly.

In some taverns, such topics are discussed.

"I heard that the king has beaten Luoyang, and it didn't take much effort."

"As early as people expected, the power of the king is very great."

"But is the king back? Will he stay in Luoyang and leave us alone? ”

"Probably not."

"It's hard to say."

Therefore, many people have a sense of crisis, and they are afraid that Xi Yu will not come back to Youzhou.

And these days in the wine shop, in the teahouse, and even on the road, there are similar voices of discussion everywhere.

There are also many people who go out into the street to watch the drama at any time, have the troops returned?

And in the process of marching, Xi Yu also kept sneezing.

He understands that there are many people who are thinking about him and want him to go back quickly.

Especially Liu Xie, it is estimated that he will be impetuous. If he doesn't go back, he will feel that he has no support in his heart.

(End of chapter)