After settling matters in Jiaozhou, Lantian returned to Quanling by boat. Before leaving, Usdin gave him a boatload of Lingnan fruits.
After not returning home for several months, Lan Tian found that the city defense in Quanling City was tighter and the patrols on the streets were more intensive.
Lan Tian asked Gao Shun with a puzzled look on his face: "Before I left, I asked to patrol in secret as much as possible. Why do I put it out in the open now? The people feel a little depressed when they see armored soldiers. I really don't want them to live in this world." Under high pressure.”
Gao Shun looked puzzled, "Before I left, I asked Gao Yuan according to my husband's request. How could this guy disobey the general's order? I will ask him in person when I return to the house. Maybe there is some special situation."
Lantian nodded and walked south of the street. The discipline of the trapped army was very strict. Each team and battalion was only responsible for strictly executing the orders. As for the reasons behind it, no one cared about it, so Gao Shun did not ask an officer on the street, because even if he asked No one will know either.
The entire Quanling became tense. Only the city defense general Gao Yuan could achieve this change in defensive style.
The two returned to the prefect's mansion and found that the patrols inside the mansion were even tighter, which made Lan Tian and Gao Shun even more confused.
The news that Lan Tian and Gao Shun returned to the prefect's mansion was immediately known to Gao Yuan, who greeted them with a smile.
Gao Shuncai didn't give him a good look, and asked in a cold voice: "Mr. before leaving, I specifically asked why Quanling became like this? Let the people mistakenly think that they are facing a powerful enemy, which will make them feel panic."
Gao Yuan scratched his head and replied: "Originally, I was doing it according to your husband's request, but a few months ago, a gangster came to the house, and the prince was almost kidnapped by the gangster. Fortunately, the young lady is very skilled in martial arts..."
"What? Adou is not hurt, right?" Lan Tian was shocked after hearing this. In history, Sun Shangxiang tried to take Adou away, but the current situation is completely different. Not only was she pregnant and unable to leave in Jingzhou, Adou was also taken to Quanling by himself. It can be said that there are multiple insurances.
Gao Yuan shook his head, "The prince was not injured at all. At that time, the gangster mistook the second young master for the prince and held the second young master in his hand as a hostage..."
"Ji'er?"
"Master Ji?"
After hearing this, Lan Tian and Gao Shun hurried to the back house, and Gao Shun's pace was even faster.
Gao Yuan chased after him and shouted: "Second Young Master is fine, he even bit the bad guy..."
A few people quickly came to the inner courtyard of the back house. Lan Ji and Adou were playing beast chess on the stone table, Lan Yuan was playing with wooden toys aside, and Lu Lingqi and Gan Qian were sitting on the porch eating grapes leisurely.
Lan Tian rushed forward and picked up Lan Ji, then carefully observed his little son up and down.
Lan Ji was good at both civil and military skills. He was originally better than Adou in all aspects, but he could not beat Adou in Dou Beast Chess. He was concentrating on playing chess just now. He used a tiger as bait and almost used a rat in the river to eat Adou's elephant.
At the most critical moment, he was picked up by Lan Tian.
When Lan Ji was about to resist, he found out that it was his father. He was happy at first and then said anxiously: "Father, I have the advantage this time. If you interfere like this, Adou will cheat."
Lan Ji's voice was quite loud, and everyone else noticed Lan Tian's appearance. They all stood up and trotted in the bright sunshine, with joyful smiles on their faces.
"Father..."
"Husband..."
"uncle..."
"Brother..."
Lan Tian patted Lan Ji's arm and said, "Ji'er, I heard that there was a thief in the house? No injuries, right?"
"Didn't Uncle Gao tell you? Nothing happened to me, and I even bit that bad guy." Lan Ji smiled, completely forgetting about almost winning the battle of beasts.
Gu/"Ji'er is really good. It turns out that a tiger father has no dog son." Lan Tian touched Lan Ji's head and praised his son as well as himself.
Lu Lingqi laughed after hearing this, thinking that your mouth is really powerful.
While Lan Tian and Lan Ji were enjoying family happiness, Gao Yuan took advantage of this stall to subdue Zhou Shan and told Gao Shun. After hearing this, Gao Shun looked at Lan Ji in surprise and said to himself that the boy was not afraid of danger at such a young age and grew up. There must be something promising.
Lu Lingqi then told the whole story with added embarrassment, and shouted that she would go to Jiangling to teach Sun Shangxiang a lesson.
Gan Qian quickly added: "Brother, this matter is too strange. Mrs. Sun should not do such a despicable thing..."
Lantian said with a smile: "Sister, you are right. Xiaojun, you are overly concerned. Zhou Shan pretended to be in the name of Mrs. Sun, but it was actually Sun Quan's trick."
"Husband, you must keep an eye on him. Adou's status is special, so it's hard to guarantee that Mrs. Sun won't be able to harbor evil intentions." Sun Shangxiang said indignantly.
Lan Tian shook his head, "Brother-in-law is already worried about Mrs. Sun's family background, and she has a daughter in her belly. If Adou is really kidnapped and taken to Jiangdong, Mrs. Sun will not be able to establish a foothold in Jingzhou. The biggest beneficiary of this is Sun Quan. This guy wants to use Adou to blackmail his brother-in-law."
"Hey... I heard from my husband that politics is really complicated..." Lu Lingqi said with a pout.
Gan Qian took advantage of the opportunity and said, "Ziyu has been out for too long. How about my siblings and I host a banquet for you in the evening?"
Lu Lingqi said happily: "I will ask people to call Shi Zai back from Quanling Academy soon, and General Gan who is recuperating in the Medical Hall will also be invited to have a fun time."
"Xing Ba has been back for nearly 20 days, and his body has not recovered yet?" Lan Tian asked worriedly. He remembered that Gan Ning's condition was not serious, but he was just tired and sleepy every day.
Lu Lingqi replied with a smile: "Gao Yuan and I have gone to see him twice. He should have recovered a long time ago. Maybe he talks more to Mr. Yuanhua."
Gan Ning and Hua Tuo talked a lot? What kind of strange combination is this?
"Has the matter in Jiaozhou been done?" Gan Qian asked again.
Lan Tian stretched out his right hand and said: "This matter is all under my control, but I still have to go to Jiangxia."
"Is the banquet still going to be held that night?" Lu Lingqi suddenly remembered Guan Yu's invitation letter. It was only two days before the Double Ninth Festival. She was worried that Lan Tian was just a stopover and would immediately take a boat to Jiangxia.
Lan Tian shook his head, "Shi Zai must be very busy helping Gong Yan manage the school. We will hold a banquet after I come back from Jiangxia. We will have a night's rest and leave early tomorrow morning."
"Okay." Lu Lingqi replied softly.
"Where is General Guan's letter?" Lan Tian asked again.
"I'll get it for you..." After Lu Lingqi said that, she went to the main room to the north.
Gao Shun suggested at this time: "Sir, go to Jiangxia. Let Gao Yuan accompany you. I will stay behind to rectify the city defense army in Quanling."
"Really? That's great." Gao Yuan agreed cheerfully. He liked to follow Lan Tian.
"Father, you have to leave just after you come back..." Lan Ji looked disappointed.
Lan Tian hugged his youngest son directly in his arms, scratched his nose and said with a smile: "A country has a family. Your father and I hold important positions, so naturally we have to put national affairs first. Do you understand?"
"I don't understand, I just want my father to accompany me..." Lan Ji took advantage of Lu Lingqi's absence and quickly found the opportunity to act coquettishly.
