The Emperor's return to Beijing became the most sensational event in Bianjing City at that time. Soldiers and civilians crowded both sides of the streets, waiting for the Emperor's arrival. At the south gate of Bianjing City, Grand Master Zhang Bangchang, Tongping Zhangshi Tang Ke, Grand Master Geng Nanzhong led hundreds of civil and military officials ten miles outside the south gate to greet him.
The procession of the Emperor Tai Huang's return to Beijing came in a hurry. Gao Qiu and Qin Hui rode their horses to the front. When they arrived at the waiting place, Gao Qiu and Qin Hui jumped off their horses and greeted all the officials. Immediately afterwards, the sedan chair of Emperor Zhao Ji arrived. Zhang Bangchang and other civil and military officials knelt beside the road and shouted: "Long live the Emperor! Long live! Long live! I am waiting to welcome the Emperor back to the capital." The Emperor ordered the sedan to be stopped. The sedan stopped, the attendants opened the sedan curtain, and the Emperor got out of the sedan with the help of his attendants. All the officials burst into tears and cried: "Long live the Emperor! Long live! Long live!" The Emperor also had mixed feelings and waved his hands and said: "Thank you, all your ministers, please get up quickly." Zhang Bangchang, Tang Ke, Geng Nanzhong and other civil and military officials got up and looked at Zhao Ji and bowed to him.
Zhang Bangchang stepped forward and said to Zhao Ji: "The Emperor has come a long way from Ningzhou. The carriage and horses are exhausted. The ministers are not able to ask the Emperor to share the hard work. They are very frightened. Is the journey smooth for the Emperor?" Zhao Ji said "Zhongcheng Qin Zhongcheng made a special trip to greet him, and Lieutenant Gao sent him all the way. It was a smooth journey, but I felt very sorry for the troublesome ministers waiting." Zhang Bangchang said: "It is a great honor for me to welcome the Emperor back to the capital. Please, Your Majesty Sedan, Your Majesty has been waiting in the palace for a long time." Zhao Ji then returned to the sedan chair. Qin Hui shouted loudly: "Get up the sedan!" Following Qin Hui's call, the sedan bearers lifted up the sedan, and the government officials on both sides beat drums and gongs, followed by civil and military officials, and entered the city in a mighty way. The people, soldiers and civilians in the city knelt on both sides of the street. When the Emperor's sedan came over, there was a lot of crying and shouting: "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor." Zhao Ji in the sedan felt very guilty when he saw the streets full of soldiers and civilians kneeling on their knees.
When the Taihuang came to the palace gate, Qin Zong led his family members in the palace to greet him at the gate. The emperor got off the sedan chair and was greeted by Qin Zong. The emperor burst into tears, touched Qinzong's shoulder, covered his eyes with one hand, and went into the palace crying.
In the distance, Master Li stood looking at the Emperor. Master Li saw that the Emperor was old, trembling, and looked sad. He cried bitterly and couldn't help crying.
Master Li had heard the news a few days ago that the Emperor would return to the capital today. Master Li discussed with Mother Li to go to the palace gate to welcome the Emperor back to the court. Taking into account the unknown situation, Li's mother dissuaded Master Li from going to the palace gate to greet the emperor. Mother Li said to Master Li: "The Jin people besieged the city. The Emperor fled to Ningzhou and returned to the court today. The specific situation is still unclear. Although you are the Emperor's concubine, the Holy Emperor does not want to see you. You went to the palace rashly." Now, how will the Holy One arrange you? In my opinion, we will wait until the Emperor stabilizes. Master, given the Emperor's temperament, he will definitely come back to you after he stabilizes."
Master Li said: "Mom, I miss the Emperor."
Mother Li nodded and said, "I know."
Li Shishi cried: "I think that the Emperor, who is used to enjoying the blessings in the palace, suddenly suffered such a change and fled to Ningjiang alone. How disappointed he must be? When the Emperor returns to the capital, I must go to greet the Emperor to express my gratitude to my concubine. Physical friendship.”
Finally, Mother Li realized that it was inconvenient for Master Li to go to the palace to greet the emperor, so she tried to persuade her. Master Li also felt that suddenly appearing in front of the palace gate was too abrupt, so he agreed to Li's mother not to go to the palace to greet the emperor, but to just spy on the emperor from a distance. Li's mother agreed to Li Shishi's request, and Li Shishi mingled among the soldiers and civilians, watching the Emperor's return to the court from a distance.
In Master Li's eyes, how charming and graceful was the Emperor? ! Noble and elegant, approachable, versed in poetry, calligraphy and painting, the most important thing is that he is considerate and affectionate. In Li Shishi's mind, the Emperor was the person closest to him. Now, seeing the Emperor so depressed, how could Master Li not feel sad? Master Li went back to Xinghua Tower in tears.
As the sun sets in the west, red light shines on the earth, and Dayu Mountain is shrouded in dusk.
Xu Guanzhong, Yan Qing, Wang Jin, Ruan Xiaoqi, Yinzhi, and Jinxia were sitting in the thatched cottage, discussing things. Yinzhi has been staying in Dayu Mountain since Jia Shizhong's death. Yinzhi and Jia Shizhong's son is also over one year old. His name is Jia Cheng and he is looked after by Mother Wu.
The Jin army withdrew, and Bianjing returned to its former prosperity. As for the situation in the imperial court, Yan Qing, Xu Guanzhong and others knew it in their hearts. The imperial court dared not fight against the Jin people, and would not be reconciled if they did not fight; the three towns promised to be ceded and the gold and silk as compensation would definitely regret it if they came into contact in a critical situation; and the Jin people were greedy, and would definitely pick quarrels and cause trouble, and would find reasons to invade the south at any time. , by that time, Bianjing will still be the strategic target of the Jin army's attack, and it will inevitably fall into chaos. If the Jin army attacks Bianjing again and the city is in chaos, what will Master Li do?
Although the Jin army withdrew and Bianjing was temporarily safe, Yan Qing was always worried about Li Shishi. He was afraid that something might happen to Li Shishi. Thinking like this, Yan Qing raised his eyes and looked at Xu Guanzhong and said: "Brother, I have a favor to ask you. I don't know whether to talk to you or not?" Should I say something that is inappropriate? General Yan will say it directly." Yan Qing said: "Brother, the former Golden Dog invaded Bianjing, and the teachers were unbearable and harassed. The Imperial Guards also entered Xingjing rashly. Hualou, threatening and demanding property, the teacher is in a very difficult and dangerous situation."
Xu Guanzhong said, silent.
Wang Jin, who was sitting on the side, interjected: "Brother Xiaoyi, Master Li is the Emperor's Mingfei. Who is so bold and dares to invade Li Mingfei?" Yan Qing asked, so he surrounded the Jin army in Bianjing City. During this period, he went to Xinghua. Lou, when he encountered the situation where Li Shishi was coerced by Wang Yuming, the small leader of the Forbidden Army, to demand property, he told Wang Jin about it. Yan Qing sighed: "Fortunately, Mr. Zhang, the shepherd of Kaifeng Prefecture, came forward to protect us and we were able to survive."
Wang Jin saw this and was furious: "This guy is very abominable! Brother Xiao Yi, tell the Sa family where is Wang Yuming now? The Sa family killed this guy!" Yan Qing said: "That guy has been beheaded by Zhang Fumu's order. It's over." Wang Jin said angrily: "You are so angry at the Sa family! If the Sa family is here, I will definitely kill that guy." After saying that, Wang Jin turned to look at Xu Guanzhong and said: "Master, in our Dayu Mountain, there are all kinds of things. , it’s all up to you. Regarding the situation Xiao Yi mentioned just now, the Sa family feels that it would be better for the Sa family and brother Xiao Yi to go to Bianjing so that they can pick up Concubine Ming to come to the village."
Ruan Xiaoqi saw that Wang Jin was going to Bianjing, so he jumped up and said loudly to Wang Jin and Yan Qing: "Every time I enter the city, it's you who are the ones who come in. I won't have anything to do. Could it be that you are the ones who come in?" I won the city, but I can't enter the city?" After yelling at Wang Jin and Yan Qing, Ruan Xiaoqi turned to Xu Guanzhong and said: "Master, brother, if Brother Xiao Yi is allowed to enter the city this time, I will also go there. You're here." Xu Guanzhong said with a smile: "Xiao Qi has a very hot temper, I'm afraid you won't be allowed to enter Bianjing City." Seeing what Xu Guanzhong said, Ruan Xiaoqi became even more furious and roared loudly, determined to follow Yan Qing there. Bianjing, pick up Master Li and come to Dayu Mountain.
Yinzhi said: "Stop arguing, generals. I think, can Jinxia and Yinxia go to Bianjing? After the situation is found out, General Yan, General Wang, or General Ruan will not go to pick up Concubine Ming. Late. In addition, I may not have been to Bianjing for a long time, and I also want to take the time to go to Bianjing."
When Xu Guanzhong heard what Yinzhi said, he thought about it for a while. Considering that Yinzhi might seek revenge from Emperor Zhao Ji, he said, "Young madam, it is better to stay in the village. Master Jia is gone, leaving only one person." Sui Cheng'er is here, you are far away from the village, it will be inconvenient." Yinzhi said: "Cheng'er is under the care of Wu Ma, so there will be no danger. I took the gold, silver, copper and iron girl Sixia to Bianjing to find out the situation. So that I can report it to the master."
When Yinzhi said this, Xu Guanzhong couldn't object. Next to him, Wang Jin said: "The Jin army has just retreated, and Bianjing is in chaos. It's very dangerous for you and other women to go alone. It's better to stick to the stronghold. This trip to Bianjing, brother Xiaoyi and I will go."
Xu Guanzhong was also afraid that Yinzhi and the others would be in danger if they entered Bianjing, so he agreed: "Just do as General Wang said." Ruan Xiaoqi said unconvinced: "Why?" Xu Guanzhong said: "Brother Xiaoqi, let's leave the village. If I can't help you, I'll rest assured if you stick to the village." Ruan Xiaoqi snorted and said nothing.
On the second day, Yan Qing and Wang Jin rode their horses to Bianjing.
In Bianjing City, damaged walls, streets and buildings are being repaired everywhere. Yan Qing and Wang Jin entered the city, pulled their horses, walked through the streets and alleys, and came to the Xinghua Tower.
Xinghua Tower has regained its former glory. In the middle of the foyer, there is still a thin gold plaque of "Xinghua Tower", and large red lantern towers hang on both sides of the gate tower, emitting an orange-red brilliance.
Yan Qing immediately stepped forward. Mother Li was welcomed into the hall and shouted: "Brother, please come in." Yan Qing and Wang Jin entered the hall. Yan Qing threw herself on her knees and kowtowed to Mother Li. Mother Li hurriedly shouted: "I can't help it, brother, I can't bear it." Yan Qing looked up and shouted: "Mother Li!" Mother Li looked carefully and recognized Yan Qing. Mother Li was overjoyed and said hurriedly: "It's Xiao Yi, get up quickly." As she said that, she leaned forward to help Yan Qing. Yan Qing stood up without waiting for Mama Li's help. Mother Li asked Yan Qing and Wang Jin to sit down, then looked inside and called, "Master, Xiao Yi is here."
In the inner room, Master Li was overjoyed when he heard "Xiao Yi is here" and hurriedly came out of the inner room. When Master Li saw Yan Qing and Wang Jin sitting in the courtyard, he hurriedly saluted and said, "I pay homage to the two generals."
Yan Qing stood up and said to Master Li, "Sister, don't be too polite. Let's talk to my sister about something." When Li's mother saw this, she turned around and went out.
Master Li then sat down on one side.
Yan Qing looked at Master Li and saw that Master Li had lost a lot of weight and looked tired. She felt very uncomfortable and her eyes were red. Master Li lowered his head when he saw Yan Qing acting like this. After a while, Yan Qing said: "Master, Bianjing is in chaos and is not a place to stay for a long time. General Wang and I are here to take you to Dayu Mountain. Where is the best place to stay."
Li Shishi said: "Brother Xiaoyi. Recently the Emperor returned to Beijing, and my sister has not yet met the Emperor. I am afraid that it will be difficult for her to leave for a while." Yan Qing said: "Master, things are not what they used to be. The Emperor may not be able to take care of my sister. At present, Bianjing is still relaxed about the Jin people leaving the country, but I am afraid that if the situation changes in the future, Bianjing will be closed to the city and it will be difficult to leave."
When Li Shishi saw this, he lowered his head and remained silent.
