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According to the plan, Qingming arrived at Teacher Jiangnan's home in early February.

"Senior brother, I'm back."

"Qing Ming," a young man who was more mature and stable than Qing Ming, and whose facial features were [-] to [-]% similar to his, stepped out.

The young man was dressed in gray commoner clothes. At first glance, he seemed very thin, but in early spring and February, the weather was still cold, but he only wore two layers, and the sleeves were rolled up, revealing his strong forearms. Not weak.

"Just come back, let's go in quickly, I heard that you are coming back today, General Han and Master have been waiting in the living room early in the morning." Zigui smiled warmly, and at the same time took the burden from his shoulders.

Qingming hurried to the porch in front of the living room and stopped.

Carefully tidied up the collar of the collar, simply patted off the light dust on the body, smoothed away the folds on the fabric, corrected his expression, and walked in calmly.

On the first seat in the hall, there are two old but not weak people sitting on it: the person on the left has a beard and looks very ordinary, but his eyes are shrewd and wise, his breath is long, and he does not look old at all; With a short mustache, the contours of his face are resolute and profound, revealing a deep sense of vicissitudes, and his black eyes are always brewing bloody, just sitting there gives people a heavy sense of oppression, all the characteristics of that person Some similarities can be found in this old man.

"Qingming has met the teacher and old general Han." Qingming bowed respectfully.

"Well, it seems that you have gained a lot this year." The old man on the left stroked his beard and smiled, as if he was very satisfied with Qing Ming's words and deeds.

He is Qingming's teacher, so he can accept this ceremony without avoiding it; but old general Han can't continue to sit, after all, he is a minister, Qingming is the prince, the future monarch, the ceremony of a monarch and a minister cannot be abolished .

"His Royal Highness is really a shameful old minister~" He quickly stood up to help Qingming.

"Old General Han is a veteran of the two dynasties. He has made outstanding achievements and made great military achievements. He even taught Yue Huang martial arts. No matter what, he has received Yue Huang's gift." Qing Ming said modestly.

"Okay, well, His Royal Highness has said so, but I will not be disrespectful to the old man," Mr. Han laughed, and patted Qingming's shoulder with his thick hand, "The emperor has a good eye. I haven't seen you for a few years, and His Royal Highness is becoming more and more a gentleman." It’s a trend, I’ve heard the gentleman talk about His Highness’s talents, learning and virtues recently, he really has the demeanor of a wise monarch, the emperor can feel relieved when he thinks about it!”

"The old general praised it very much. Whether you can satisfy the emperor will not be known until you try it." Qing Ming replied without arrogance or impetuosity.

"You were taught by me, there will be no problem, otherwise your father would not be willing to send you here," the old gentleman who has been sitting in the first place said proudly, "It's not too early Now, go back and rest, pack up after getting up, go back with General Han in three days, Zigui will be with you."

"Brother?"

"Over the years, he has gotten used to taking care of you, and he doesn't feel at ease if you go back alone. Besides, it is his home after all, which is of course your father's intention."

Qingming nodded.

In the evening, Qingming and Zigui sat on the roof, leisurely as before.

"Are you really planning to give up your current life? You must know that Dijing is not an easy place." Qing Ming knew his senior brother well.

I left home because of frailty and sickness since I was a child, and my parents are gone. I have been with my teacher and recuperated my body. It's a feeling of thinness; maybe it's because the physical condition was too bad in the early years, and I couldn't make up for it.His temper has always been very indifferent. According to the teacher, he only got better after he came.

"I always want to go back. Although my parents are gone, there are still relatives who are thinking about it. After seeing them, I can make them feel at ease, right?" Then he smiled again and said, "Go back to that You have to start from scratch together, you can’t live without someone who is familiar and close to you!”

"Thank you, brother."

"Thank you, we are a family. By the way, tell me where you have been and what you have done during this time?" Zigui looked at him curiously.

"I didn't do anything, I went to Linxi Town first,..."

Three days later, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who had been away from home for ten years, embarked on the journey back to the Imperial Capital.

In less than a month, they arrived at the nearest station outside the imperial capital.

"His Royal Highness, after another morning, we will arrive at Qili Pavilion on the outskirts of the imperial capital. The news has already been sent back. Han Tuo will welcome us here according to the order."

"I see." Qing Ming nodded, and Old General Han retreated.

"I didn't expect it to be so soon~" He looked at the pages of the book in a daze, and whispered to himself.

"Why so fast?" Zigui took the refilled teapot and returned to the carriage.

"It's nothing." Qing Ming shook his head, not expecting to say more.

Zigui raised his eyebrows and didn't say anything, but he still thought about it. After all, he has known him since he was a child. Of course, he also noticed something strange, but he didn't know the reason. Sometimes he even thought it was something wrong. His own delusion, so he has been observing quietly, wanting to know what disturbed the heart of the precious junior brother.

At noon, Qili Pavilion

A team of nearly a thousand people slowly approached from the distance of the official road, and gradually caught the eyes of Han Tuo and the others who were waiting in the pavilion.

It is very important to welcome the crown prince back to Beijing, so Han Tuo naturally dare not be sloppy, dressed in a neat military uniform, majestic and high-spirited.

Seeing the team approaching, they immediately walked out of the pavilion and prepared to meet them.

Walking at the front of the team was the old and vigorous General Han, who saw his grandson from a distance, and did not pat his horse forward, but followed the team until they completely converged.

Old General Han got off his horse, "Stinky boy, where have you been this year, and don't tell me to write back to the old man!" Tuo back on the back.

However, Han Tuo dodged cleverly, "Old man, you are here again!"

"Hmph! You should hide quickly! I'll settle the score with you when I go back." Then, he turned and walked towards the carriage in the middle of the team, "Come here, follow me to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Han Tuo and his subordinates followed behind and approached the carriage.

In the carriage, listening to the voices outside and the approaching footsteps, Qing Ming felt a little hard to calm down, and his heart beat slightly faster.

"His Royal Highness, we have arrived at Qili Pavilion."

"Chen Han Tuo welcomes His Highness the Crown Prince~"

Outside the carriage, Han Tuo knelt down on one knee with the others.

Inside the carriage, Zigui glanced at Qingming, "I'll go down first."

Qingming nodded.

The driver of the carriage had already got off the carriage and stood respectfully by the shaft when the carriage stopped.

Zigui lifted the curtain of the car and came out, silently looked at Han Tuo who was kneeling on one knee, jumped down, stood beside the car, and reached out to hit the curtain.

Qing Ming let out a breath silently, calming down the agitation in his heart.

Then, with a relaxed expression and a smile, he calmly got out of the carriage and jumped down.

"Young General Han, you don't need to be too polite, everyone get up too~"

Familiar voice, familiar tone, unfamiliar tone of alienation.

Han Tuo looked up subconsciously, and was stunned for a moment.

It is still the familiar face and figure, but it is no longer the lake blue gown of the past, but the white brocade shirt embroidered with silver dragon patterns, less indifferent and elegant, more noble and cold, pure black eyes There is no longer a smile in his pupils all the time, only the inscrutable, which makes it hard for people to see the emotions in his heart.

"Cough~cough cough~" Seeing that he hadn't got up for a long time, old general Han coughed loudly with a dumbfounded expression on the contrary.

It was only then that Han Tuo came back to his senses, but at this moment, his eyes no longer had the hearty enthusiasm of the past, only coldness and sharpness remained.

He is smart already, if he still can't guess what's going on at this time, he will be called Young General Han in vain!

"You, aren't you..." Before the monkey could finish speaking, the bull beside him tightly covered his mouth.

Lao Wei and the others all looked like they had seen a ghost.

"It's not what?" Qing Ming looked at him after hearing the sound, and smiled, with a meaningful tone.

Now everyone came back to their senses, lowered their heads, shook their heads.

Seeing their abnormal appearance, Old General Han murmured in his heart: What's going on with these brats today? Why do they all look stunned after seeing the prince?Even if it is shocking as a heavenly man, it is not this kind of shocking method!

"Go back to the city." Han Tuo dropped two words coldly, turned around and left.

Old General Han saw how rude he was, and hurriedly shouted, "Han Tuo! You are not allowed to be presumptuous in front of the prince!"

"Mr. Han, it's okay. Major General Han is straightforward and upright. It's probably because he's in a bad mood. Don't blame him."

"But, Your Highness..."

"Stop it," Qing Ming interrupted him, "Find me a horse, I've been in a carriage all the way, my body is stiff, I haven't been back to the Imperial Capital for a long time, I don't know what it has become, I just happened to take a look look."

"Yes."

After a while, someone brought two horses, Qingming and Zigui got on the horses one by one.

As Qingming, if he doesn't take a car, he naturally wants to walk in the front.

So, Han Tuo looked at his back all the way, with an unpredictable expression.

The monkeys behind him looked at each other, at a loss.

As for Qing Ming who was walking in the front, he was not a dull person, so how could he not feel the scorching sight behind him!

As soon as they entered the city gate, the chariots and horses slowed down.

Such a long team of chariots and horses naturally attracted the attention of the common people, but it was not publicized in advance, so the common people did not know that this team of soldiers was escorting the prince back, so they just stepped aside and stood on the side of the street to discuss.

Except for this street, people from other blocks did not come to join in the fun.

Qingming didn't care too much, because when he left, his father had already agreed that when he came back, he would not pave the way for him, and everything had to be done by himself, including winning people's hearts and seeking the minister's advice. Support and eliminate hidden dangers of relatives.

Right in front of them, there was a sudden burst of chaotic exclamation and scuffling.

At first no one paid attention to it, but then the noise became louder and louder, and even a circle of people watching the excitement surrounded it. Some people who heard the noise all had a clear expression, and shook their heads sadly and helplessly.

"It's that uncle Guo's son again~"

"Who else can there be but him? Relying on his identity as the queen's nephew, he has done a lot of evil things. There will be troubles every few days. I don't know whose daughter is in trouble again this time!"

"No, I don't know if anyone can take care of it, hey~"

The voices of these discussions reached their ears verbatim.

"It's that prodigal son of the Zhu family again. He was taught a few times by the boss before, so why doesn't he have a long memory!" Hearing their discussion, the monkey cursed angrily.

Because the voice was not deliberately lowered, the people around basically heard it, including Qing Ming who was at the front.

Daniel poked him with his arm and gave him a wink.

Only then did he realize that the person he cursed just now was a relative of His Highness the Crown Prince.

The monkey took advantage of his neck to look forward, and he was relieved when he saw that Qingming didn't respond.

This group of people got closer and closer, and the noise in front of them not only failed to avoid, but also tended to grow louder. When there was still a few feet away, a person rushed out from the crowd, like a river breaking its embankment Similarly, the place surrounded by the crowd is instantly clear at a glance.

"Quick! Catch her, don't let her run away!"

It was a young girl who rushed out, her face was full of tears, and she didn't care who was in front of her, she rushed forward in a panic, and rushed straight to Qingming's horse.

Qingming had been keeping an eye on the front for a long time, and didn't panic too much when she saw her rushing out, and stopped the horse before colliding with her. Even so, when she suddenly saw a tall horse in front of her, the little girl was still startled and screamed. With a cry, he fell in front of the horse's head.