Celebrating more than two years of peace in the world

Chapter 41
On the second day, the capital city was heavily guarded. After Fan Xian arrived at the Overwatch Council early in the morning, he had a meeting. Dean Chen Pingping's orders went everywhere. Fan Xian didn't pay much attention to what he had to say, but only heard about his division of responsibilities. In the city of Kyoto, it is a security mission from the west gate to the gate of the imperial palace.

Chen Pingping left a few people behind. It seems that there should be more important tasks for these people to complete. He asked Fan Xian a few words with concern, but did not mention Baoyue Tower, and Fan Xian did not want to report to him for the time being. The meaning of it is simply not to mention it, and it is ready to go with people.

The person who came to Beijing at noon was the First Prince, and the Overwatch Council was always meticulous about matters related to the face of the royal family, and had to be fully prepared in all aspects.

The First Prince is a hero of the Qing Kingdom. Of course, only the people below know about this matter, but the people in the center of power understand that since the Qing Kingdom defeated the barbarians ten years ago, the other side has been making loud noises. He didn't even have the courage to speak to the people on the border of the Qing Kingdom, so all the military achievements of the First Prince in the past few years when he was in charge of the western frontier pass were nothing more than robbing the property of the surrounding tribes, women.

But when they reported their military exploits, they didn't say that. Usually, they would destroy thousands of enemy troops and take back more or less lost land, so Fan Xian didn't bother to listen.

When it was more than an hour before noon, the west gate was closed early, this was to welcome the First Prince back to the capital.

Some ministers in the court also came to Ximen with great interest after the morning court. The vicinity of Ximen can be regarded as a relatively prosperous area. The stalls in the morning came out early, and the morning tea was already full.

No matter how you say it, the eldest prince is also a prince. Moreover, he has led the army for so many years. He has the most acquaintances in the military department in the capital, and there are quite a few people who come out to greet him. In addition, the arrangements for the prince's entry to Beijing this time are handled by the Ministry of Rites, so the whole Not to mention that the streets are overcrowded, the layout is also very lively.

Now just wait for the eldest prince to return to Beijing.

Fan Xian lazily held a crispy pastry, stood in front of Gao Da and Wang Qinian, stretched lazily, and then sat on a nearby tea stand. The two were eating breakfast, looking at Fan Xian He sat down and asked in a low voice, "My lord, have you met the First Prince?"

"Not really." Fan Xian said, "Have you seen it?"

Both of them shook their heads. In fact, Fan Xian was thinking too much. If he hadn't followed him, even the Second Prince and Crown Prince who were in the capital city every day would not be able to see him once. It is very unlikely that the Overwatch Council who has been in the Overwatch Council for a lifetime will see these palace nobles a few times. Although Gao Da is the Tiger Guard, he has followed Fan Jian long ago, and it is even more impossible to see them.

"What kind of person is the First Prince?" Fan Xian asked.

The two looked at each other, Wang Qinian hurriedly sucked the noodle in front of his mouth, took a few random bites and swallowed it in his stomach, not forgetting to take a sip of the soup, then he said, "My lord, this eldest prince is quite ostentatious. , and have made great achievements in the past few years, returning to Beijing now is considered an honorable return to his hometown, and he was invited back by imperial decree, it seems that he will be more arrogant than before."

Fan Xian also knew that this eldest prince was Ning Cairen's son, and he grew up beside Ning Cairen. With her character training, coupled with his status as a prince, of course he would not be a gentleman. It was of that staunch and mighty bloodline, fan Xian frowned imagining Ning Cairen dancing with a spear and sticking a stick.

It just so happened at this time that Fan Xian met someone.

It was none other than Ye Ling'er, the daughter of General Ye, who defended the capital.

Ye Linger walked past the tea stand, stopped suddenly, and then slowly backed away. After seeing Fan Xian, she was overjoyed, "Yo! Master Fan."

Looking at Ye Ling'er now, it seems that something has changed, and Fan Xian remembered that the emperor bestowed a marriage on that day.

After his big wedding, Fan Xian did not see Ye Linger. Although Ye Linger in front of him was the best friend ever with Lin Waner, since Lin Waner was determined to marry Fan Xian, and then the two got married until today. , Fan Xian had never met Ye Linger.

Now that I think about it again, I can't help but make things more logical.

Thinking backwards from the current situation, Lin Wan'er has never mentioned anything about Ye Ling'er since she married into Fan's residence. It seems that Lin Wan'er has indeed endured a lot for him, but fortunately, Fan Ruoruo and Lin Wan'er get along much more happily. , maybe the sadness will be lessened.

"Miss Ye." Fan Xian said with a smile, "This is today?"

After Fan Xian asked, he remembered that Ye Ling'er had another identity besides Lin Wan'er's close friend, that is, the daughter of General Ye, the defender of the capital, and it was within her duty to show up here to protect the eldest prince's entry into Beijing.

The other party smiled, "Master Fan is busy with many things, and has forgotten the identity of the little girl. Of course, I am here to share my father's worries and protect him."

In fact, Ye Linger was also very surprised. Every time he heard about Fan Xian, he was like a heavy bomb. First, he transformed himself into a poet fairy, and later, after returning from Shang Beiqi, he became a baron of the second rank. The Chunwei fraud case that blew up the entire Qing Kingdom, and suddenly became the commissioner of the Overwatch Council, this Fan Xian is really a god.

She was also secretly worried about Lin Wan'er's life, but looking at it now, Fan Xian was indeed a capable person, but...

After all, we can no longer work together as friends.

"I still have something to do over there, Master Fan please." Ye Ling'er cupped his hands, looking like a warrior, while Fan Xian smiled, "Miss Ye, please."

After Ye Linger left, Gao Da shook his head and sighed, "This side is still old."

"Huh? Has it been cooked for a long time?" Wang Qinian asked suspiciously.

"That's not true, it's just that the noodles have been turned too much. It may be torn off after sticking to the pan. The noodles are not like noodles, and the pot stickers are not like pot stickers. It's tasteless to eat." Gao Da curled his lips.

At this moment, there was a noise from outside the door. Fan Xian didn't think much about what Gundam had said, but turned his head to look over. The originally closed west door was slowly opened under the simultaneous push of several people. And from a long distance outside the gate, you can see the strong team outside the city gate.

The team is displayed, it seems that it has been repaired outside the city for a while, and now it is in front of the gate, the display is very neat, it looks like a well-trained team, and the red horse sitting proudly at the front of the whole army The man in the golden helmet and armor is none other than the First Prince of the Qing Kingdom!

Suddenly he drank it, and all the officials bowed down!
"Welcome His Highness the First Prince to Beijing!"

Fan Xian was standing on the bare street. It wasn't that there was no one on the street, but he was the only one standing there. He looked at it, and then stepped aside. He didn't want to attract attention.

The eldest prince entered the capital, walking from the west gate to the imperial city. This set of red tape is very cumbersome, and it may be left here this morning. Fan Xian is too lazy to mix these things. In fact, this is a so-called itinerary. There is nothing about him at all, he is just a theatergoer.

When he was bored, Fan Xian just watched the magnificent momentum of the large number of troops entering the city in front of him. This Qing country is indeed the most powerful country today. It is just a prince returning home. The number of guards was no less than that of an army. Fan Xian thought in his heart that if it was this team that intercepted and killed the mission that day, he might not be able to escape so easily.

"Eldest Prince, how majestic." The person who spoke was none other than Deng Ziyue. Deng Ziyue walked to the side of the tea stand, first looked at the First Prince, and then turned around to say hello to Fan Xian, "My lord."

Fan Xian nodded, then looked at Wang Qinian at the side, "Huh? The two of you didn't come together."

Wang Qinian looked at Deng Ziyue, who was already blushing, and said with a smile, "My lord is joking, my family is in the north of the city, and it's not like you don't know that Xiao Deng is living in the Overwatch Council in the city. If you think about it, you don't live together, why? will come together."

"Oh? That's it." Fan Xian secretly laughed in his heart, but Wang Qinian did change his clothes, it seems that he returned home earlier.

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"Your Majesty, here we come." Eunuch Hou, who hurried in from the imperial study, met His Majesty the Emperor of Qing, who was currently playing with the bow and arrow in his hand.

The maid at the side was packing up the food box, it seemed that she had just eaten.

The emperor raised his head and stretched the bowstring in his hand. He felt that it was still a little loose, so he picked up the tool on the side and prepared to put some strength into the bow. At the same time, he slowly raised his head and looked at Eunuch Hou, "Where are you going?" ?”

"From the west gate, you entered the imperial palace directly, passed the Zhengguang Gate to unload the army, and unloaded your armor in front of Lord Gong Dian at the gate of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, then passed through the Taihe Road, and arrived at the gate of the Imperial Study Room, which is now outside the gate of the Imperial Study Room." Hou said. Gonggong thought it over several times, and then said.

The emperor understood, "Ang."

He didn't react immediately, but pulled the bow again, this time with great force, and seemed satisfied, so he said to Eunuch Hou, "Tell him to come in."

Eunuch Hou sighed, stepped back a few steps, and called, "Xuan."

At this time, the eldest prince had already gone to the battle armor, and he was wearing the thick fleece jacket he usually wore when he was in the western frontier.

Walking in slowly, with a strong Qing army style, he immediately cupped his hands forward and knelt on the ground, "My son, see Father."

"Get up." The emperor glanced at him and said, and then continued to focus on the bow and arrow in his hand. He picked up the armor-piercing bullet that he had developed, and put it in his hand again, feeling that the strength was still a little bit wrong. .

"Thank you, father." After the eldest prince finished speaking, he stood up and bowed slightly, not daring to look directly at Longyan. Everyone knows that the person who respects His Majesty the most in the world is probably His Highness the Eldest Prince.

Emperor Qing was still fiddling with the bow and arrow, without raising his head, he asked, "How does it feel to be back?"

"I haven't seen the capital for a few years, and I miss my father and mother very much. In the past few years, time has passed by in this capital city, and the changes have been very great. My son walked through the road from the west gate to the palace. Seeing the officials' expressions, the people were even more happy. It is the happiness of the people, this is the color of my blessing in Daqing, and I feel very honored." The first prince did not even stutter in a series of words, which obviously came from the bottom of his heart.

Emperor Qing nodded, he didn't say much, suddenly picked up the bow and arrow in his hand, and sent it out instantly!
This ray of light suddenly appeared, and the eldest prince immediately felt that something was wrong, but the emperor's arrow was too fast, there was no time for him to dodge it, he opened his eyes wide and looked at the emperor in front of him, and the arrow was not far from his cheek Wherever he was, he rushed over directly!

The arrow knocked off a few strands of his hair, but did not hurt the skin, and there was a loud noise behind him.

"when!"

The First Prince immediately looked back, the arrow pierced through the three-inch piece of iron abruptly, but the arrow was intact!
"Put... armor?" The eldest prince looked at the arrow in astonishment, then turned back to look at the emperor again, "Father, what is this?"

Seeing the eldest prince being so astonished, the emperor was actually secretly happy, but he put down the bow and arrow in his hand without changing his face, and said slowly, "Why don't you hide?"

"Father wants to take the life of the child, there is no reason for the child not to obey!" The eldest prince said every word sincerely, without any hesitation or concealment, it seems that he really has a sincere heart, and the sun and the moon can learn from each other.

But Emperor Qing was not moved at all, he looked at the eldest prince, "How long have you been in Xifeng?"

"Father, my son has been at the western frontier pass for five years and ten months." The eldest prince's tone was straightforward, and he didn't dare to reveal the slightest tone, for fear that the emperor might think he was complaining about something.

In fact, there was resentment, but he dared not say it.

"Five years and ten months, can a person lose their fear?" Emperor Qing sat next to the bed and picked up the teapot. He seemed to be talking about a very small thing, but this sentence was enough to make the eldest prince look down. Head, trembling!

The eldest prince immediately knelt down, "Royal father, I don't know what I did wrong! My child insisted on guarding the important borders, and did not do anything against the emperor or Qing Dynasty, let alone have any thoughts of disobedience." !"

"Do you know why, I want you to come back?" Emperor Qing circled the teapot in his hand.

The eldest prince thought about it quickly, but did not come up with an answer, and said, "I don't know."

"I don't know?" Emperor Qing looked at the First Prince, "Then go back to your Xifeng."

The eldest prince was stunned. He looked at the emperor's dragon face without any expression, and even his eyes were in the teapot. He was overjoyed when he received the imperial decree to return to the capital. In Kyoto, I said three words to my father, and now I'm going back?
But this is the Holy Majesty, what the Holy Majesty said is the imperial decree, how could he dare to disobey, he immediately gritted his teeth and cupped his hands, "My child obeys the decree."

Emperor Qing didn't speak, but still looked at his teapot, the hot air from the teapot came out of his mouth, filling the air with white flowers.

"Father, please take care of the dragon's body. The child will return now." After finishing speaking, the eldest prince stood up and walked out without turning his head.

(End of this chapter)