Yang Ruoqing tried her best to calm down her somewhat out-of-control emotions, rubbed her nose, and said in a low voice: "I understand what you said, and I know there is nothing to worry about. I also left enough money for Da'an to ensure that this We all have no worries about food and clothing in a place like the capital where every inch of land is precious."
"It's just that I still can't help but miss Chen'er. Without him here, I can't see him when I raise my eyes, and I can't touch him with my hands. My heart feels empty and blocked."
Luo Fengtang smiled and pulled her into his arms.
"My silly girl is now a mother, but she is such a loving mother, hehe..."
"No matter how stupid a girl is, she will always miss her child when she becomes a mother. She won't care about her unless she is stupid to the core."
Luo Fengtang smiled and gently pinched her nose which was a little red from crying, "Well, I can't tell you, but I still say what I said, don't worry too much about Chen'er,"
"Think about it, before we met Chen'er, Chen'er was traveling alone."
"He is a boy, and he is different from other boys. I think this boy is destined to achieve a great career in the future,"
"So, as parents, we can keep an eye on him secretly, but we cannot become his fetters and tie him down."
"What's more, he himself is already very good in martial arts. He is surrounded by several secret guards who are all masters. Now he has become a disciple of Jiu Xian. In the capital, he is protected by the Second Prince and Duke Wan Qingchun. This is really a unique and good condition, so don’t worry too much!”
Luo Fengtang's words touched Yang Ruoqing's heart.
She nodded, "You're right, Chen'er, this child, was born different. I can't let my children's personal relationship become a fetter for him."
"Care, keep it in your heart, haha..."
Seeing her forced smile, Luo Fengtang felt indescribably distressed, but he could only gently rub her head and hold her tightly.
"Children are like little birds. One day they will grow up, and when their wings harden, they will spread their wings and fly high. This is destined."
"The children can't accompany you for the rest of your life. They will have their own lives, but I will always be with you. When our hair is white, our teeth have fallen out, and our backs have become hunched, I will still be with you, and we will Together!" he said softly.
Yang Ruoqing nodded vigorously, put her arms around his waist, and buried her face in his chest.
Husband and wife when they were young, partners in old age.
"You haven't had much rest these past two days in order to buy New Year's goods and bring New Year gifts to Zhi'er and Baobao," Luo Fengtang continued.
"Now close your eyes and have a good sleep. When it gets dark and reaches the Acropolis ahead, we will stay overnight and continue our journey tomorrow."
Yang Ruoqing nodded obediently: "Okay, you just make the arrangements. I'll take a nap first."
"By the way, Xiao An is in the carriage behind. Remember to pay attention if anything happens." She added.
Going home now, there were three carriages in total. The one she and Luo Fengtang took was the one in the lead, the one in the middle was specially designed to carry luggage, and the last one was occupied by Xiao An.
"You can sleep peacefully. Don't worry, Xiao An. He is a young general in the Shenwu Army." Luo Fengtang said.
Yang Ruoqing just closed her eyes in relief.
This journey back to the village feels like returning home.
Apart from necessary rest and supplies along the way, I was almost always on the road.
The three of them were in good physical condition, unlike when they came with a lot of women. Some people would get motion sickness and vomit after a while, and it was not convenient to rush at night, so it took them nearly two months to get to the capital.
Going back this time is much faster. Those who left Beijing on the tenth day of November would have arrived in Qing'an County on the second day of the twelfth lunar month.
"Let's rest in Qing'an County for one night and then return to the village tomorrow. I haven't seen my fifth uncle for more than half a year. I just have a good chat with my fifth uncle." Yang Ruoqing suggested.
Nowadays, the fifth uncle manages the restaurant in the county alone. Because Dabao and Mianmian are both studying in school, the fifth aunt Bao Suyun stays in the village with her two children.
As for Uncle Wu, he takes time to go back once a month for family reunion.
Yang Huazhou was extremely excited when he saw Yang Ruoqing and others coming back from the capital, especially when they came back together with his nephew Xiaoan, who had joined the army for a full year.
He pulled Xiao An up and down, looked around, patted Xiao An on the shoulder, and kept praising:
"I have grown taller and stronger. The military camp can train people. Now I am no longer the tiger boy I used to be!" he said.
Xiao An was also very proud and said: "Fifth Uncle, I followed my brother-in-law into battle and killed the enemy. That real sword was heavy, but when I swung it, it slipped very quickly!"
"Okay, okay, whenever you have free time, wave it to your fifth uncle and let him open his eyes. Our old Yang family has descendants who are both civil and military!" he said.
Yang Ruoqing came over and said with a smile: "Fifth Uncle, there are many opportunities for Xiao An to show you how to wield a sword, because Xiao An has been assigned to work in the military department of Qing'an County after returning from the capital!"
"Seriously?" Yang Huazhou was so happy that his eyes widened with excitement.
Yang Ruoqing didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "How can I still fool you with this matter? If you don't believe me, ask Tang Yazi. He is an honest man and won't lie."
Yang Ruoqing smacked her lips at Luo Fengtang who was following behind her, then took her bundle and went straight to the guest room in the backyard.
Here, Yang Huazhou really grabbed Luo Fengtang: "Tangyaozi, Qing'er said that Xiaoan will stay in the military department of Qing'an County as an errand, is that true?"
Luo Fengtang smiled and nodded, "Yes, the new emperor made the arrangements himself."
Yang Huazhou danced with excitement, "Wow, wow, our old Yang family has another official official meal. He is both civil and military. Blessed by the ancestors of the old Yang family, the ancestral graves are smoking!"
Then, he patted Xiao An hard on the shoulder: "Xiao An, you have to work hard, this job has a future!"
"If you do well, if your Dabao brother can't read well in the future, I will let him learn from you and join the army!"
In fact, everyone knows what Yang Huazhou means. The man is too happy to see that his nephew has a future.
So I also see Dabao’s future, so there’s no need to put all your hope in studying.
However, it is easy to misinterpret these words if you meet people who like to take them out of context.
Xiao An scratched his head and said innocently: "Uncle Wu, what you said is really ambiguous. It makes it seem like I joined the army because I couldn't study well. I have admired my brother-in-law since I was a child, so I just want to You want to be a soldier!"
Yang Huazhou was stunned for a moment, and then realized that what he said was inappropriate.
He laughed and said: "Oh, Uncle Wu is old and can't speak well anymore. Uncle Wu doesn't mean that. Xiao An, you know, Uncle Wu talks too quickly and in a hurry. This is still too happy after all. I, Xiao An, have a future!"
Xiao An also laughed, "Of course I know what Uncle Wu means, I was just joking with Uncle Wu!"
Yang Huazhou nodded repeatedly and said to Luo Fengtang: "Tangyao, Xiao An, our three uncles and nephews have not seen each other for more than a year. Tonight, I will ask the chef to prepare a table of wine and food. You two must accompany your fifth uncle." Have a few drinks!"
