Author: Wen Qing

The Cui Jiajun squadron returned to the court.

The people pushed each other and lined the streets to welcome him. Everyone stretched their necks and waited. There was endless discussion.

"General Cui fought bravely and protected our Daqi territory and drove back the barbarian enemies. However, he fell ill this time. I heard that it was really dangerous at that time. I am lucky that one of his arms was not cut off."

"It is said that General Cui is as handsome as jade and emerald in pine trees. Otherwise, he would not be able to make Princess You Ning fall in love with him. I don't know how beautiful he is."

"What are you doing to bring her up? Mr. Cui is already married, and he wanted to marry the daughter of the Qiao family even though he was brazen."

In the elegant room, Qiao's daughter leaned gently against the window, her beautiful eyes reflecting a clear smile.

Finally, the crowd began to commotion.

"Look! It's coming, it's coming!"

The mighty team came together. The person sitting on the high horse in front was not Cui Bai. He was wearing heavy iron armor. He looked like a branch of a tree, with a heroic appearance.

Behind him was a carriage, and the 'injured' Cui Yang was inside.

Prince Gong followed the emperor's order and led a group of soldiers behind him to greet him.

Cui Bai got off his horse and was about to say hello when he was stopped by Prince Gong.

"Hey! No need to pay attention to these false etiquette."

"Now that your father and son have returned triumphantly, it is Da Qi's great fortune."

With that said, he patted Cui Bai on the shoulder and came to the carriage again.

"General Cui, are you okay?"

I just heard a cough inside.

Prince Gong: ...Rogue! You don’t even show your face, right?

Cui Yang's voice was hollow: "No problem."

"General Jin is still stationed at the border. It's time for General Jin and Major General Cui to go to the palace to report on their duties."

Another bout of coughing.

"That's how it should be. I...ahem, I can still persist."

Seeing this, Cui Bai hurriedly said warmly: "My lord, I don't know, this time the barbarian enemy was seriously injured. My father thought that the official family cares about the people, and he was so happy that he ignored the bumpy road and did not dare to delay in reporting his duties. He did not listen to the doctor's advice on the way, and I didn't stop to rest for a while, but the wound healed, cracked, and cracked again. It didn't get better but got worse. Fortunately, the military doctor was always with me."

"Even so, as long as there is still breath left, father will definitely kowtow to the officials and say goodbye."

Prince Gong:......

Good boy.

He resisted the corners of his mouth from twitching.

When the people heard this, they all turned red-eyed.

Their general is really loyal!

As a result, some complaints against the officials were inevitable.

"General Cui is like this. It doesn't matter if he doesn't ask the imperial doctor to treat him. He still needs to let the general enter the palace."

Can't you wait even a moment?

Look what the cough is like!

Last year! General Cui was stabbed in the abdomen. But he still rode back to Shengjing!

This shows how seriously injured he is right now! He can't even see the wind.

Prince Gong was convinced. He still doesn't know what the father and son are planning: "Nonsense."

"In this case, how can General Cui persist? If something happens to you because of your great achievements, how can the officials agree? Listen to my advice and return home as soon as possible to heal your wounds."

"You are extremely loyal to the officials, and I will also tell them."

"Major General, please come with me on this trip."

Cui Bai nodded slightly. He mounted his horse again and tightened the reins. Just as he was about to go towards the palace, he seemed to notice something. Suddenly, his eyes went up and to the right.

He met Qiao Si's beautiful eyes, as graceful as clear air.

Cui Bo stared blankly for a long time.

But not enough.

He wanted to talk to her, touch her, kiss her. Tell her that this time he was here.

But there is plenty of time.

A smile like a clear spring overflowed from his eyes.

Under the gaze of everyone, Qiao Si's beautiful cheeks turned slightly red.

"The eldest son is looking at you."

The mother-in-law beside her knew that she was thin-skinned, and young couples rarely got together and often separated. Not long after the two got married, Cui Bo went to the border and stayed away for several months.

But at this moment, there was movement from the next door.

"Princess! Mr. Cui looked towards us."

Princess Youning's heart was pounding.

She also felt that Cui Bai was looking at her, with a look of forbearance and admiration. Just one look made her half-bone numb.

She has been fond of Cui Bai for many years, but has she finally received a response? She knew that Cui Bai would regret marrying Qiao Si.

Qiao Si was just the daughter of an Orion, and she wanted to breed heirs for Cui Bai. In the future, she could make her a concubine and stay in the Cui family.

Princess Youning was about to respond, and then threw down the purse and the sentiment of friendship in her hand. However, she saw Cui Bai giving a few instructions to Qiong Kong beside him, and then left with Prince Gong.

The carriage headed towards the Yangling Marquis Mansion, and the sky stepped into a thin line of sky.

"Princess, this must be for you. He is a person close to the eldest son, so he must have come to deliver the message."

Princess Youning thinks so too.

The anger that had been suppressed for many years gradually dissipated.

She sat upright noblely, but did not wait for the sky.

Qiongkong went to the next door. He smiled and greeted Qiao Si.

"Young General, I'm worried. There will be a delay in the palace for a while, so I won't be able to come here. I specially asked my subordinates to take you back."

Qiao Si did not refuse. She felt very warm in her heart. She held her belly and went out with the help of her mother-in-law.

"It's my fault. I shouldn't have left the house and asked you to make this trip."

Qiongkong is a clever talker, so he said respectfully.

"You are thinking of the Major General. He is very happy."

Princess Youning walked out of the private room and saw Qiongkong nervously guarding Qiao Si.

The mouth is still very broken.

"To be honest, young lady, he has to read the letters you wrote home to the young general several times a day. The precious ones are not good enough. He is reluctant to wear the black boots you made because he is afraid that they will be worn out during military training."

Princess Youning's face suddenly darkened.

The hands under her sleeves were firmly embedded in her flesh, but she didn't feel any pain.

Qiao Si, Qiao Si, Qiao Si again, why is she everywhere?

She, Princess Youning, is so incomparable! That Cui Bo has never looked at him face to face!

Princess Youning's face was particularly twisted. She spoke word by word.

"Don't the Marquis Chengbo want to marry me?"

"When I return to the palace, I will tell the Queen Mother that I accept the marriage."

She wants Cui Bai to know that she is not absolutely dependent on him!

It's a pity that no one cares about what she thinks.

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Cui Yang returned to Yanglinghou Mansion. Mrs. Cui was about to greet Mrs. Cui, but he waited for the outsiders to leave. She stood up from the couch. With a loud voice, he greeted Mrs. Cui with the arm that was rumored to be seriously injured.

Seeing him like this, Mr. Cui frowned.

"Tell me, why did you commit the crime of deceiving the emperor?"

Mrs. Cui was suspicious and didn't say much.

The silent Cui Xuanshi lowered her eyes and supported her respectfully. She seemed respectful, but in fact she didn't want to stay for a moment longer and didn't even look at Cui Yang.

I don't even want to see him.

Cui Yang responded to Mr. Cui, but his peripheral vision was always on Cui Xuanshi.
To be continued...