Guo Xin took Guo Pu and several soldiers on horseback to carry the gifts he bought for his family, and left the military camp for the Guo Mansion located in the southwest of the inner city.
After leaving Tokyo for more than a year, Guo Xin already felt strange to this city when walking on the road. Pedestrians on the road occasionally looked at them sideways, but most people didn't think it was strange - the Forbidden Army returned from the victory, and many people died. Those who escaped spent the reward money they had exchanged for their lives like water, and even Tokyo's streets, which were bleak in autumn, were much more lively than usual.
Walking to the shop, Guo Xin finally found some sense of familiarity. When he arrived at the door of the mansion, he found that the door of Guo's mansion was open. A child was sitting on the steps in front of the door. He stared at Guo Xin and others for a while with his eyes wide open. He quickly ran in and heard a shout: "Brother Ercong is back! Brother Ercong is back victorious!"
Soon Guo Shou came out from the side concierge with a few servants and called excitedly: "Are you Brother Yi?"
Guo Xin turned over and dismounted, clasped his fists and said, "Uncle Shou, long time no see."
"Don't dare," Guo Shou hurriedly returned the gift, his mood still not calmed down, and his eyes were more awe-inspiring than before: "We all know Yi Ge'er's majesty in Guanzhong in Tokyo, but after finally returning from the victory, Lang Jun said Brother Yi has other errands in Fengxiang, I don't know when he will come back, but he has seen through the eyes of everyone in the house."
Guo Xin smiled and said: "I am away from home, but I miss home all the time."
At this time, Guo Pu, who was following behind, called out: "Dad, I'm back."
The awe and hesitation on Guo Shou's face disappeared instantly, leaving only the smile and relief that he couldn't hide: "It'll be good to come back, it'll be good to come back."
After saying that, Guo Shou respectfully greeted Guo Xin to enter through the front door: "Mr. Lang has gone to the pilgrimage today. Madam and the others are waiting for Brother Yi at the house."
"Okay, I'll go see my mother first."
Guo Xin left his father and son to reminisce about old times. Since he had already changed into regular clothes in the military camp, he went directly in to see Zhang and the others.
Guo Xin walked into the gate of Guo Mansion, and soon met three cousins trotting to greet him in the corridor. Among them was the younger brother Guo Xun who was "telling the news" in front of the door just now, but he couldn't run just now. It was too fast and I didn’t recognize it for a while.
The eldest brother Guo Shouyun, who was the leader of the three, made a thorough etiquette and pulled his two younger brothers to salute: "I have met brother Ercong. My aunt just found out that brother Cong has returned home, so she specially asked the three of us to come and greet him."
We haven’t seen each other for more than a year. The three younger disciples are taller than I remembered. Especially the second younger brother Guo Fengchao. He is only twelve years old and is already as tall as Guo Xin’s chest. I think he will definitely be the same in the future. Good material for joining the army.
Guo Xin touched their heads one by one: "Let's go, take me to see your aunt."
The road is paved with smooth bricks and stones. The vegetation in the mansion has withered. The few pear trees beside the wall only have scattered leaves left. The fallen leaves cover the road.
Guo Shoujun calmly led the way. Only Guo Fengchao and Guo Xun were pulling Guo Xin's sleeves, clamoring to hear the story of how Guo Xin defeated the Shu army and broke into Hezhong Mansion.
He was about to meet Zhang and the others. Guo Xin was excited but also a little nervous. He had no time to recall those things and casually dismissed them: "I'll tell you in detail later."
Then the two people somehow got into an argument about which one was more powerful, the Shu Army or the Hezhong Army, so they both asked Guo Xin to make the decision: "Since Brother Ercong has defeated them both, he must know which one is more powerful!"
After just one journey, Guo Xin felt that he was really not good at dealing with children. He thought for a moment and answered: "The people who can fight the most are our imperial guards. Looking at the world, there is no one more powerful than the imperial guards where Brother Cong belongs." ”
Guo Fengchao snorted, with pride in his tone: "I think so. In the future, I will also work as a servant in the Forbidden Army and win the battle like my second brother."
When Guo Xin entered the inner house, he didn't need to deliberately brew up his feelings. His longing for his family already surged up uncontrollably. Soon Guo Xin was invited by the maid into the room where Mrs. Zhang was. He walked in and opened the thick and fine curtains, and saw Mrs. Zhang sitting in the middle, accompanied by his two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Liu. The most important thing was that Mrs. Zhang was sitting beside her. The beautiful lady is also inside!
As soon as Guo Xin glanced at Yu Niang, his mood became even more different. His eyes stayed on her for a long time, without realizing the disrespect of this move.
When the jade-like young lady saw Guo Xin staring at her in front of Mrs. Zhang, a blush quickly appeared on her face. However, against the blush, her face looked even more beautiful after applying a little light makeup. It was those jade hands that were suddenly placed somewhere that attracted Guo Xin so much!
This is my own woman!
Guo Xin took a deep breath: "I have met my mother and my two sisters-in-law. The child has come back victorious."
Mrs. Zhang still spoke in the same loving but always pretending to blame tone: "Whatever you can't win, just come back. Sit down quickly so that my mother can take a closer look."
The maid on the side moved a low stool and placed it next to Zhang. When Guo Xin sat down, Zhang took Guo Xin's hand and kept looking at his face and body: "Brother Yi is going to be like this." Over time, I became darker and thinner."
As he got closer, Guo Xin also noticed that Mrs. Zhang was much thinner, and the two deep lines on the left and right corners of her mouth clearly showed the traces of time.
Before Guo Xin could speak, Mrs. Zhang slapped Guo Xin's hand as if he was angry: "Brother Yi has been out for so long, why is it like your father that he doesn't send many letters to home? This makes us worried. tight!"
Guo Xin quickly explained: "I don't dare to worry my mother and sisters-in-law. It's just that the journey is long and there are many thieves in various places nowadays. It's very hard to convey military information. It's really inconvenient to send a message to Tokyo. By the way, I didn't see Brother Qing and Brother Rong. Son, how are you two brothers?"
"Brother Yi doesn't know, right? Brother Qing was awarded the title of Shaoqing of Taipusi Temple a while ago, and now Brother Rong and Brother Qing are both on duty in the palace."
Guo Xin nodded and compared secretly in his mind: I don't know what rank this Taipusi Shaoqing is, whether he is older or younger than the Qianzhou governor he leads from afar.
Liu, Guo Rong's wife and sister-in-law, also spoke at this time, her tone still a bit reserved despite her cordiality: "Brother Rong didn't accompany Lang Jun on the expedition this time, and he has lost one soul and two souls a long time ago. I miss you so much." He, what day does he not think about you? Even in his sleep, he talks nonsense about dispatching troops and generals, as if his body is here and his soul has drifted to Guanzhong. Now that I come back, you will be honored. It’s time for me to calm down a little bit."
Guo Tong's wife Wang seemed to be a little fatter, and she was not as affectionate to Guo Xin as Zhang and Liu. She just held the bracelet and mentioned it lightly: "Speaking of which, Brother Yi and Lang Jun were very popular in Guanzhong, and now they are I was promoted to the commander-in-chief at a young age, but I haven’t even married a real wife yet. I don’t know how many ladies in Tokyo are staring at my family. There are many girlfriends around me who have been entrusted to inquire about me. , I’ve long been very annoyed.”
Mrs. Zhang then said, "What I'm saying is, look, you father, son and brothers only want to fight, and you have put aside so many important things."
Mrs. Liu also said: "But this matter cannot be rushed. I don't know how many girls there are in Tokyo, but those who are worthy of Brother Yi must not only have an extraordinary family background, but also be generous and beautiful. Let's watch more." , take a closer look, don’t rush at this moment.”
Seeing that the women were proposing this matter again, Guo Xin's eyes secretly glanced at Yu Niang, and sure enough, he saw Yu Niang lowering her eyes there. On this occasion, Yuniang's identity was very embarrassing. It was probably because she had just entered the house, and Yuniang had always had a good relationship with Mrs. Zhang, so she thought of finding her. Otherwise, with her identity, she would not even be able to wait with Mrs. Wang. Qualifications for sitting together.
After staying for a long time, Mrs. Zhang wanted to keep Guo Xin in the house for dinner.
Guo Xin said hurriedly: "I'll come back some other time, kid. I'm really tired when I come back today. Let's go back and take a nap first."
Zhang didn't force him to stay: "It's okay. I came back from a place so far away from Guanzhong. I need to rest more recently."
Not long after she returned to her courtyard and sat down, Yu Niang was also released back soon.
Yuniang entered the courtyard gate, but her steps were obviously a little panicked. As soon as her front feet came in, she turned around and closed the courtyard door gently.
Guo Xin asked curiously: "It's still broad daylight, why should Yuniang be in a hurry?"
"What are you talking about, Guo Lang!" Yu Niang yelled, rolled her eyes at Guo Xin, then smiled again on her face, and asked Guo Xin in a soft voice: "Won't Guo Lang ask me about that thing first?"
Guo Xin knew that what Yu Niang was referring to was the piece of traditional jade seal that he ordered Wang Shiliang to secretly bring back. At this time, he couldn't help but wonder: "Yu Niang, Yu Niang, does the jade have to be in front of the girl? In my eyes, Yu Niang More attractive to me than jade.”
This is not completely nonsense. The jade seal may be of great use in the future, but it is by no means the most important thing at the moment.
