（1）

"Okay, I'm not shy when the time comes, I really want to go to the door and ask for a glass of wine."

As soon as Mrs. Xing joked, several people laughed.

In the warm house, there is peace.

It was about Shang Ji who was like an arrow, so after instructing everything, he took Luo Yuan and his personal guards all the way back in the snow.

It was not yet evening, and the people had already arrived at the door.

It is now the thirteenth day of the lunar month, and there are not many days left before the New Year.

The entire general's mansion was hung up with lights everywhere because it was necessary to welcome distant relatives and hold banquets.

The post is ready, Du Jingyi is sorting out the list, and it can be sent out tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.

And when Shang Ji stepped on the snow and returned, what she saw was her checking one by one under the window of the conservatory, quiet and focused.

couldn't help but stop, but Luo Yuan behind him didn't stand firm and rushed to the front.

Then he turned his head to look at his own general, and he was a little puzzled.

"The general won't go in?"

Their hands were numb from the cold all the way, didn't they just want to come back earlier?

Why don't people go in when they arrive?

Luo Yuan really didn't understand at all!

I don't know if it's a good idea, Du Jingyi suddenly felt strange, looked up outside, and then said to the cherry who was checking with her next to her.

"You go outside and take a look, did the aunts forget something and turn it back?"

"Yes, young lady."

Who knew that when the cherry curtain was opened, he saw the general with snow on his hair and eyebrows, and immediately said in surprise.

"Young lady, it's the general who has returned."

Hearing this, Du Jingyi immediately put down the pen in his hand, got up and walked over.

There is a world of difference between the outside of the curtain and the inside of the house.

Therefore, even though I was standing at the door, the cold wind was still blowing inside.

When the couple looked at each other, Shang Ji strode in.

When I entered the door, I felt a chill.

Du Jingyi was not too thick dressed in the greenhouse, so he couldn't help but shiver.

Seeing this, Shang Ji didn't go inside, and stood at the door and said.

"I'll go change and come back later."

"Okay."

Du Jingyi smiled, with both expectation and joy in his eyes.

Luo Yuan glanced at his own general and said as well.

"Then the subordinates will also go to wash, and by the way, see how the brothers live in the West Cross Courtyard?"

After that, he said goodbye, and he really didn't miss anything when he left.

Cherry didn't look at it much, and said after lowering the curtain.

"Young lady, go in, it's very cold at the door."

"Hmm."

The side house of the conservatory is the place where you can wash, and this is also built by Steward He according to Shang Ji's requirements.

Therefore, there is no need for anyone to serve you.

As long as there is enough water, people will bubble in the bath, which is very comfortable.

Near the pool, a cabinet without a door was specially built, in which Du Jingyi's favorite incense and various skin care gels were placed.

They are all specially adjusted so that they will not damage her pregnant body.

And Shang Ji glanced around, then took out the pancreas he used on weekdays from the cabinet and washed them from head to toe.

The heat rises, and the hair is soaked.

After feeling the chill on his body and leaving little by little, Shang Ji's body was swept away by the wind and snow.

In the next few days, he can spend time with his family.

When I thought that there was a wife and children around me, and my grandmother's family was about to arrive, I couldn't help but feel happy.

So, I took a deep breath and went straight into the pool, held my breath for a while, and got up from the bath.

I put on my usual clothes, and then I went to the greenhouse.

He has always washed quickly, so Du Jingyi didn't wait long before he saw him walk in, his body still bubbling hot, as if he had come out of a steamer.

"Why didn't you dry your hair and come out, General?"

There was a list on the table that had just been sorted out, and Shang Ji saw it when he walked over.

didn't have time to answer Du Jingyi, so he asked.

"Is the day set?"

"Well, it's set for the nineteenth."

After that, Du Jingyi gave the list to the past.

Then he took the handkerchief in his hand and wiped the water stains on his hair little by little.

The room was very warm, and Shang Ji had just washed up, so it was hot all over his body.

Therefore, even if Du Jingyi wiped his hair, it would not be cold.

But the water on her hair was still dripping a little, so Shang Ji was distressed, so she took her hand and sat down and said.

"Don't bother, I'll come, you can read me this list."

Then he took the handkerchief back from her hand, and began to rub his hair a little rudely, which was not at all as gentle as Du Jingyi had just now.

Du Jingyi had no choice but to let him, and then he read out the people on the list one by one.

Should I say it or not, this is all the famous people in Ancheng, but it is not biased.

After Shang Ji listened, he only said lightly.

"Well, you can put it on the side, remember to send the post from the East Palace first."

"East Palace?"

Although Du Jingyi has seen Queen Guo and also hosted a banquet for the Prime Minister's Mansion this time, she did not list the royal relatives.

Otherwise, it would be a problem to let people know that they have the heart to cling to the royal family.

But Du Jingyi looked at Shang Ji with a calm look, and then confirmed it repeatedly.

"Does the general only send the post to the East Palace, or does the other palaces also send it?"

Shang Ji paused slightly before speaking.

"Send the post of the East Palace first, and then send a copy to the Four Princes' Mansion and the Seventh Prince's Mansion, and the others include the Fu Palace, the Jue Palace, the Min Palace, the Dewang Mansion, and the Yuehua Princess Mansion.

Du Jingyi looked at the battle of her husband's banquet, and what she knew was a housewarming banquet, but she didn't know that she thought it was a banquet of the dynasty.

The royal relatives and powerful courtiers did not let go of any of them.

However, this general's mansion is large and luxurious, even if there are three or four hundred people who come, they can greet them.

It's just that Du Jingyi feels that this time is too big, and she is young, so she may not be able to cover it.

Before what she was thinking was revealed, she saw Shang Ji explain.

"My grandmother returned to Beijing, this matter is more important than the joy of housewarming, I just want to let the nobles in the city know that today's peaceful and prosperous world is preserved by the blood of the Gu family, so don't even think about stepping on the lintel of the Gu family to climb up!"

When he said this, there was an inexplicable coldness in his eyes.

Du Jingyi didn't know if he had heard any news that was unfavorable to the Gu family recently, so he had such an arrangement.

There was silence and nothing more.

After a while, seeing that his husband's eyes were particularly firm, Du Jingyi said with a smile.

（2）

"Okay, listen to the general, then the concubine will be sent out tomorrow, and when my grandmother comes, no matter how big the field is, it can be suppressed."

Hearing this, Shang Ji let go of the anger on his body and smiled.

Although the two didn't talk much, they understood their own intentions.

The room is quiet, and the two hearts depend on each other.

It is also strange to say, the heavy snow has been flying for many days, but on the day when Xing Zhao and his party entered Sui'an City, it began to be clear.

It's still cold on a sunny day in winter.

It's still much better than the wind and snow.

The city is also a little more lively than in the past, whether it is business or hanging out, they are rushing to close this year, and come out to do activities.

Ten miles away on the outskirts of the city, Shang Ji brought his personal guards and family members to greet him.

He rode on a tall horse, and today he was wearing an ink fox brocade fur, which made him extravagant and heroic.

Behind him is the luxurious and spacious carriage and horse.

Even if there were four people sitting inside, Du Jingyi and the others were not crowded.

Mrs. Xing lifted the curtain and looked into the distance expectantly, still babbling in her mouth.

"Why haven't you seen anyone yet? Isn't it supposed to be a long time ago? ”

When they set off, they received news that they were only twenty miles away from Sui'an City, so they hurried out.

In order to see it as soon as possible, I deliberately walked ten miles, but I didn't know that I couldn't see anyone after waiting for half a day.

And the sister-in-law Liu and the eighth sister Xue Niang also dressed up carefully today.

It's just that I was also excited from going first, and I became a little anxious, so I was worried about whether something happened on the road and was delayed.

In the whole carriage and horse, only Du Jingyi seemed calmer.

But that is also on the surface, the nervousness in her heart at this moment is no less than the day she went to meet the queen, but it is not easy to show it.

In the end, it was still Xue Niang's sharp eyes, and through the curtain, she saw the team gradually appearing not far away, and immediately shouted in surprise.

"Here they come, here they come."

This call made even the horses that had been obediently parked twist slightly, but they were quickly stopped by the coachman.

"Let's go, let's go down and wait."

Mrs. Xing was excited, but suddenly as if she thought of something, she explained.

"Liulang daughter-in-law, you sit down first, and then come down later, so that you don't have to freeze."

Hearing her say this, sister-in-law Liu and Xue Niang also meant the same, but Du Jingyi shook her head with a smile and said.

"The snow has stopped, it's out of the way, don't worry, auntie."

As he spoke, he also stood up and got out of the carriage with the others.

When Shang Ji saw that they had come down, he naturally turned over and dismounted, walked to the front of the carriage and horse, and specially helped Du Jingyi.

also slightly hugged the big on her body, and then said.

"Is it cold or not?"

"General, don't worry, the concubine is not cold."

Today's big coat is made of white fox fur, and she wears a celestial blue embroidered silver flower bloom and a horse face skirt, which is uniquely beautiful.

Standing with Shang Ji is really a talented woman, a match made in heaven.

Whoever reads it has to say the last sentence, it's right!

After receiving Du Jingyi's affirmative answer, Shang Ji nodded, withdrew his concerned eyes, and then looked into the distance.

The excitement in her eyes was about to overflow, this was the first time Du Jingyi had seen her husband like this.

In my heart, I became more and more curious about the relatives of the Gu family.

Slowly, the originally vague team gradually became clear.

Xing Zhao rode a horse to lead the way, and next to him was Shang Zhiping.

Behind them were two cars and horses, which looked quite heavy.

Then there were more than a dozen carts of luggage and luggage.

Although it is not a mighty one, ordinary people see it and know that it must be the family members of the noble family, and they dare not provoke it easily.

Therefore, all the way through, it was smooth.

When Mrs. Xing saw her son return, a calm smile appeared on her face.

On the contrary, the sister-in-law Liu on the side was stunned for half of her jaw, pointed in the direction of her son Shang Zhiping, and stammered.

"That's Ping'er?"

Xue Niang saw her sister-in-law's excitement, took her flustered hand and responded immediately.

"It's Ping'er, it's Ping'er, he went out with Cousin Zhao, and he even learned to ride a horse? That's amazing! ”

Hearing this affirmative reply, the sister-in-law also couldn't hold back her eyes sour, and hurriedly wiped the tears that were about to come out of her eyes with a handkerchief.

Because at this moment, she seemed to see her husband who rode a tall horse to greet her, and he was also the same youthful spirit and the same Top Gun.

The sound of horses' hooves and the ruts made traces.

In the middle of the snow, they appeared.

Xing Zhao originally thought that he would only see it at the city gate, but he saw everyone waiting, and I have to say that the fatigue of this trip was all gone at once, and he shouted happily to the carriage and horse behind him.

"Great grandmother, we're here."

Hearing his voice, a delicate daughter's voice came from inside, and she asked Xing Zhao.

"Cousin Zhao, is Cousin Shaoyu here too?"

As soon as she opened her mouth, Xing Zhao couldn't help but chuckle.

"It's coming, it's not just him, your cousin, my cousin, and my mother are all here, and they're waiting."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw that the curtain on the carriage and horse was slightly lifted, and it was the daughter's family who had just spoken.

Behind a pair of delicate and soft hands, there is a sparkling, slightly curious face.

Sure enough, there were people standing in front of them.

But Gu Xiaolang still saw Shang Ji standing tall in the crowd at a glance, and his eyes were full of expectation and longing.

The last time the two saw each other was five years ago.

At that time, she was only a twelve or thirteen-year-old girl, but now she has grown into a slim girl.

And because the Gu family is now such a lone seedling, she is very spoiled up and down.

Therefore, there is no shortage of innocence and bright atmosphere.

Old Madam Gu sat firmly with her eyes closed, and did not notice her granddaughter's movements, but Mama Qin, who was waiting on the side, frowned slightly when she saw this scene.

He reminded him of the words.

"Miss Nine, freeze your hands carefully."

When Gu Xiaolang heard this, he put down the curtain and said with some apologies.

"I haven't been back to Sui'an City for many years, so I'm more happy, Mama Qin, don't be angry, it's me who has overstepped the rules."

When she said this, the whole person seemed gentle and polite, but she had the noble air of Miss Wang.

And Old Madam Gu, who was still closing her eyes just now, opened her eyes when she heard this, sighed slightly and said.

"It's been more than ten years, and we haven't been back to Sui'an City for more than ten years."

(End of chapter)