Shen Yi had to go back to Jiankang.
Firstly, it was because it would take more than a month for Li Mu to go to Yandu, plus the reaction time of the Northern Qi court. It would probably be in the autumn for another fight to start, so Shen Yi would have time to return to Jiankang. Look at my little daughter who is only half a year old.
Of course, he was an imperial envoy and could not return to Jiankang without any orders. This time he returned to Jiankang because the emperor had ordered him to go back.
In fact, the emperor's decree arrived a few days ago. It said that after he finished handling the affairs in Huai'an, he should return to Jiankang. The emperor wanted to see him.
Although it was not stated clearly, it is not difficult to guess. The main reason was that the emperor wanted to hear Shen Yi's next stage of the battle plan, and by the way, he wanted to discuss with Shen Yi the exact timing of the official Northern Expedition.
After arranging things in Huai'an, Shen Yi did not hesitate and rode back to Jiankang with a hundred followers.
For a distance of more than four hundred miles, Shen Yi did not walk particularly fast. He ran for three or four days and arrived at the foot of Jiankang City on the afternoon of the fourth day.
After he returned to Jiankang, he did not enter the palace immediately. Instead, he went back to Shen Mansion first and took a look at the already empty mansion.
After a while, he walked out of the Shen Mansion and ran towards the Shen Mansion on Datong Street.
Compared with the Shen residence, the Shen residence in front of us, even in Jiankang, can be described as a luxury house.
Looking at this big house, Shen Yi sighed slightly and stepped forward. As soon as he took two steps, he was stopped by two doorkeepers: "Sign up for a pass!"
Mr. Shen was happy. When he saw that these two people were indeed strangers, he thought about it and realized it.
Mostly people from the inner guard.
Moreover, he is new to the internal defense and does not recognize him.
Shen Yi was not angry but happy. He slightly cupped his hands and said with a smile: "I am Shen Yi, this should be my new house."
Hearing the name Shen Yi, the two servants looked at each other, and one of them lowered his head to Shen Yi and said, "Master, please go and report later."
Not long after, the entire Shen family came out to greet Shen Yi, including father Shen Zhang.
Shen Zhang came to Jiankang after Shen Yi gave birth to his granddaughter. After staying in Jiankang for a while, he was planning to return to Jiangdu. However, later Shen Yi encountered threats from the Qi people. In order to protect the safety of the little old man, he Shen Zhang was also taken to live in Shen Mansion.
At this moment, Shen Zhang was holding the hand of his eldest grandson, and Lu Ruoxi was holding her youngest daughter Shen Sangsang, and they went out together to meet Shen Yi. Mr. Shen did not dare to neglect, knelt in front of his old father, bowed his head and saluted: "Greetings, father."
Before he fully knelt on the ground, Shen Zhang helped him up, then reached out and patted the dust off Shen Yi's body, and looked at his eldest son up and down.
Even the little old man who was already several decades old couldn't help but his eyes were a little red at the moment. He patted his eldest son on the arm: "I heard from Heng'er that you offended the Qi people by winning the battle. The Qi people want to harm our family." A small life.”
At this point, the little old man sighed: "Dad often thinks that our family lives in Jiankang and has never seen Qi people. They want to harm us, so naturally they won't let you go, Yi'er..."
The old father's eyes were full of worry: "It's hard for you."
Shen Yi was also quite touched.
Dad was right. People in Qi were threatening his family, so naturally they would not let him go. In fact, if the inner guards had not been secretly protecting him, he would have died long ago.
Shen Yi is now ranked among the top five in the Purity Department's assassination list!
In the past few months alone, there have been eight or nine assassinations against him!
Shen Yi forced a smile and said, "Don't worry, Dad, there are experts from Ouchi around the child, so there will definitely be no danger."
The old father said a few words to Shen Yi, and then suddenly said: "Yi'er, I know that I shouldn't cause trouble to you at this time, but I still have to go back to Jiangdu in a few days."
"Firstly, your uncle is ill. In this generation of the Shen family, we are the only two brothers left, so my father has to go and see him. Secondly, Heng'er's wedding is coming soon, and my father is going to Jiangdu to arrange it for him, and meet Chen At home, we have to negotiate in advance."
Shen Yi was silent for a while, nodded and said, "Okay, my son will make arrangements for you."
After talking to her father, Lu Ruoxi came over with her daughter in her arms and handed her daughter into Shen Yi's arms. Master Shen reached out to take it. Shen Sangsang was not afraid of people and looked at him with big eyes in Shen Yi's arms.
It's just that she is too young and can't speak at all.
Lu Ruoxi pulled Shen Yi's sleeves, and her eyes were a little red: "Why didn't you tell me in advance when your husband came back..."
Shen Yi said silently: "Your Majesty summoned me back. It was almost the same time when I sent the letter back, so I didn't write a letter home."
He took Lu Ruoxi's hand and said softly: "I'm not at home during this period, so it's hard for Madam."
The Shen family was threatened by the Qi people. What was even more frightening was that in the original Shen residence, the internal guards found two chess pieces laid by the Qi people. It can be said that the Shen family was in great danger for a time.
Shen Yi was not at home, and Shen Zhang didn't take care of the family affairs much on weekdays. He almost relied on Lu Ruoxi to take care of the family affairs.
What's more important is that Shen Heng and Chen Youniang will get married in more than a month. As the eldest sister-in-law, she is also taking care of this matter, which is really a big contribution to the family.
After listening to Shen Yi's words, Lu Ruoxi couldn't hold it in any longer and burst into tears.
Shen Yi held her hand and the family entered the Shen mansion together.
After taking a short rest, Mr. Shen, led by his eldest son Shen Yuan, took a good tour of his new home.
It wasn't until evening that Shen Yi took a shower and began to change into official uniform.
At this time, he had been back to Jiankang for half a day. It was still reasonable to enter the palace while the palace gate was not closed. If he waited until tomorrow, he would be afraid that the emperor would be unhappy.
In the bedroom, Lu Ruoxi dug out a set of python robes embroidered with a four-clawed dragon, made some gestures on Shen Yi, and said softly: "This was just sent by the Ministry of Rites last month. Will your husband wear this into the palace?"
Shen Yi shook his head quickly: "No, if you wear it out, you will be scolded by people behind your back. I don't want to be a conspicuous bag."
"If they want to say it, let them say it."
Mrs. Shen snorted softly: "They want to wear it but they can't. Besides, the husband earned it with his life, so he should wear it well."
Shen Yi still shook his head slightly and refused.
"I will wear it when our children get married."
Mrs. Shen curled her lips: "You may not even be able to wear it at that time."
She looked at Shen Yi and said, "Well, how about this, please let me wear it for you to see, okay?"
Mr. Shen pinched Madam's cheek and said with a smile: "It's too late, wait until I come back from the palace."
He whispered in Mrs. Shen's ear and said with a smile: "When my husband comes back, Madam will put on this outfit and show her to her husband."
Although Shen Yi is much stronger now, he is not fat, and his clothes can be worn by Lu Ruoxi.
Lu Ruoxi's face suddenly turned red after saying this. She lowered her head and turned away shyly: "I am a girl, how can I wear a python robe?"
Mr. Shen narrowed his eyes and smiled.
"It's the python in my daughter's house that gives it the flavor."
Mrs. Shen turned her face away: "I won't tell you anymore. Let the censor hear it. I have to sue you..."
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Because it was summer, it got dark relatively slowly. Shen Yi, who was dressed in a fourth-grade official uniform, managed to enter the palace before the sun set and the palace door closed.
As soon as he entered the palace, he was led to the Manna Palace by several eunuchs, and then he met His Majesty the Emperor in the Manna Palace.
After Mr. Shen knelt down and saluted, the emperor called out, then looked at the official uniform Shen Yi was wearing, and said with a smile: "Isn't Aiqing a third-grade minister, why are you still wearing a fourth-grade official uniform?"
Shen Yi lowered his head slightly and said, "Your Majesty, my minister is a false minister and has no real responsibilities. Moreover, I am not very old. If I go out, I might be jealous of others."
When the emperor heard this, he sat down on his soft couch, half-smiling but not smiling: "At your age, you won't be envied if you are in the fourth rank?"
"The apes on both sides of the strait can't stop crying, and the boat has passed the Ten Thousand Mountains."
Mr. Shen bowed slightly and said, "I just try to ignore them as much as possible."
The emperor was stunned for a moment, and then he touched his palms and sighed: "The apes on both sides of the Taiwan Strait can't stop crying."
"A small boat has crossed the Ten Thousand Mountains."
"Shen Qing used to be a good poet, but since he became a Jinshi, he has no good works. I thought Shen Qing's talent was exhausted."
Shen Yi lowered his head slightly and said, "I am diligent in the king's affairs and have no intention of caring about others."
The emperor nodded.
"Yes, Shen Qing has indeed been diligent in royal affairs in the past few years."
He looked at Shen Yi and smiled: "Now, the situation has reached its most critical moment, why should Shen Qing teach me?"
"I still said what I just said."
Master Shen raised his head, glanced at the emperor, then lowered his head and cupped his hands.
"The apes on both sides of the Taiwan Strait can't stop crying."
"The boat has passed the Ten Thousand Mountains."
(End of chapter)
