That woman is quite nice; you can tell from these things that she handles things well. It's just a pity she ended up with such a husband.
"I know you like these, so take them all."
Wei Yutang handed over the entire basket of mountain produce. They also had these things at home, and they were even better.
Chu Qing has always been very good at handling these matters. This time, they went to the capital, and because they were worried that they wouldn't be able to get many things there, they made many preparations well in advance.
Old Qi accepted everything without any hesitation.
After these things arrived in the capital, he also had his own house there. When he left the capital, although he was prepared to never return like the general, he still hoped to have an extra layer of protection.
His residence in the capital was frequently cleaned by servants, and he would occasionally receive letters from the capital's steward.
They would generally report on the situation at his residence, and that once they returned to the capital with these things, they would learn that there was a cook in the residence who was best at making these kinds of dishes.
"I'm leaving tomorrow, and I've almost finished packing everything."
After hearing this, Chu Qing glanced at her son, who was still playing with his friends in the yard, and leaned her head slightly against Wei Yutang's chest.
"I wonder if I'll still have such leisurely days after I return to the capital."
After hearing this, Wei Yutang thought for a moment and returned to the capital. Given the young emperor's high regard for him, he feared that he would no longer be able to live such a comfortable life.
After Chu Qing arrives in the capital, if he wishes, he should be able to exchange ideas with the imperial physicians in the Imperial Medical Academy.
Old Qi looked down on the doctors in the capital, especially the imperial physicians in the palace.
Back then, no one in the entire Imperial Medical Academy could cure him, but after he took over the illness, he solved it with ease. After this incident, Old Qi became even more disdainful of them.
Wei Yutang couldn't quite understand the various thoughts among these people, but that didn't stop him from thinking that Lao Qi's ideas were a little bit extreme.
If Chu Qing were to enter the palace with him in the future and they could exchange medical skills with the imperial physicians, that wouldn't be out of the question.
After all, it's not appropriate to be complacent about such things.
"Although we don't have the same leisurely days as we do now, I can assure you that our lives won't change much."
He understood the young emperor's extraordinary trust in him because of him, but he was unwilling to let such a small thing from the past trap him in the young emperor's life.
If it's just a small matter, he'll certainly be willing to help if he can, but if it might affect his daily life, he's less willing to do so.
Wei Yutang's biggest reason for returning to the capital was his hope to provide a better life for his wife and children.
Xiaxia's talent in martial arts is enough to make everyone take notice. If she were trapped in this small mountain village and become a hunter like herself, spending her life in such a haphazard way, it would be a waste.
Besides the various reasons he left the capital, there were other unspeakable reasons as well.
He left the capital in a hurry and didn't have time to deal with many things. It was as if he was forced to leave.
He hasn't found a successor for many things he's planned, and to this day, the people he originally arranged are still the same ones.
The position of border general, in particular, has remained vacant for a long time. This is not only because he left in a hurry, but more importantly because no suitable candidate could be found.
Since he left, the only person who could possibly satisfy him is his own son.
Wei Yutang spent most of his life on the frontier, which is enough to prove that he was loyal to the emperor and loved his country, although he was often forced into many situations.
Since such a good candidate is in front of us, it would be a waste not to make good use of him.
Chu Qing just said that because the thought of leaving made him feel uncontrollably sad.
In fact, he had already accepted the fact that they were about to leave, and was very willing to start a new life with the people he had saved after arriving in a new place.
Da Niu and Er Hu's parents were both reasonable people. Although they left with the general, they didn't shortchange them on anything they were entitled to.
They believed that their children had a bright future with the general by their side, and that it was normal for them to have to make some sacrifices in the short term.
So when they left, Da Niu and Er Hu's parents, in addition to packing their children's luggage, also saved up some silver and handed it all over to Chu Qing.
"If my child misbehaves, you may discipline him as you see fit. But if he makes a serious mistake, I hope you can send him back to me."
When Da Niu's father handed over the money he had painstakingly borrowed to Chu Qing, he showed no reluctance whatsoever. He only instructed that if his child did anything wrong, he should send him back.
After all, no matter how others see it, for parents, their own child will always be their favorite.
"Don't worry, this child was quite well-behaved when he was here before, so he shouldn't change much in a different place."
"It's normal for children to make mistakes. As long as you don't mind me disciplining them a little when they make mistakes, that's fine."
Chu Qing was not a foolish person; on the contrary, he was frighteningly perceptive in some matters. Therefore, he was very clear about Wei Yutang's purpose in bringing Da Niu and Er Hu to the capital.
They are not just ordinary playmates, nor are they friends who get together for a short time. If nothing unexpected happens, they will probably be comrades-in-arms who fight side by side for a lifetime.
“My child has indeed done some things poorly. You can scold or beat him as much as you want, just make sure he’s still alive and doesn’t lose any limbs.”
When Da Niu's mother said those words, she glared fiercely at her son.
It's true that parents shouldn't hinder their son's bright future, but now, looking at him, I feel a little reluctant.
He only hoped that when his son went to the capital again, he would be a little more sensible. This was the General and the son of the General's mansion. Even though they had played together since childhood, he couldn't be too presumptuous in front of the General's son.
Da Niu could tell what his mother was thinking just by looking at her eyes. His mother had reminded him about this issue countless times before, though he didn't know how many times she had already told him.
Da Niu felt that with his tacit understanding with Xia Xia after so many years of playing together, Xia Xia would feel uncomfortable if he really treated him as the young master of the General's Mansion.
Even though Xia Xia is now the only son of the General's Mansion, he would probably prefer to interact with her as he used to.
When Da Niu's mother saw her son like this, she knew that he hadn't taken her advice to heart.
He shook his head helplessly, realizing he couldn't offer any more advice in front of so many people. All he could do was watch them leave with a worried expression.
On the way to the capital, the little guy kept clamoring to ride a horse, but he was too young. Even the smallest horse in the caravan was out of his reach. In the end, he was carried in the arms of a general and only then could he barely get a taste of riding.
It's unclear whether it's because he inherited his father's genes, but this little guy has an extraordinary obsession with riding on horseback.
At first, I hoped to sit on horseback, but after doing it once, I hoped that I could sit on it every day.
Fortunately, his father was quite capable, and these people were all his father's former subordinates, so the little guy could easily have a different uncle carry him on horseback every day if he wanted.
These former subordinates of the general could all see a resemblance to him in Xia Xia's face.
If it were a regular child, these people would definitely not have the patience to take care of a child. They might even complain that the child is too naughty and troublesome, doesn't understand anything, and only causes trouble for them when walking on the street.
But because this was the general's child, seeing that Xiaxia, at such a young age, loved riding on horseback, and that even though his delicate skin was chafed and marked, it didn't change his enthusiasm for climbing onto the horse, these subordinates felt a sense of relief that the general had a worthy successor.
The fact that the general and Xiaxia looked alike was enough to make these subordinates take good care of the young master. Now that they realized the young master had an extraordinary passion for horseback riding, they were even more gratified.
Those who came to escort the general back to the capital were all his former personal guards. They were personally selected and trained by the general, and almost everyone remembers the general's kindness to them.
When the general left without saying goodbye, everyone thought they would never see him again. Who would have thought that there would be such an unexpected event? Not only did they see the general, but even the young master of the general's family came along with them.
Xiaxia truly enjoyed being the center of attention in the army for a while. Almost every uncle, dressed in armor and looking imposing, loved to hug him. He even got into a fight once over who would carry him on horseback first.
Just as he was about to show off to his father with a bit of pride, he saw his father embracing his father, admiring the sunset. Xiaxia scratched his head innocently and suddenly felt that he was a little out of place standing there.
She gave a soft hum, quickly turned her head to the side and walked back. There was no rush. She could wait until her father and grandfather were finished with their work, and then slowly go over and tell them how happy she was.
News of the master's return was quickly sent to the capital by the leader of the pair who had previously served him. The young emperor, who had been on edge, was finally relieved upon seeing the letter stating that they had already set off.
Mr. and Mrs. are coming back this time. The wife who mentioned me last time is also coming, as is Mr. and Mrs.'s child.
The young emperor was very curious about what the master's child would look like.
Will she be like her ex-husband, with a serious face even when she was young, or will she be more like her ex-husband's wife, a quiet and reserved child?
Regardless of the child's condition, I will take good care of him, considering that he was born first.
If their only goal was to get to the capital, their trip would have been much shorter.
Unfortunately, Wei Yutang was thinking about Chu Qing and Xia Xia, and it was the first time he had returned to the capital from that place.
There are many beautiful sights along the way back to Beijing, and it would be a real shame to miss them.
They traveled on foot, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way, which extended their journey considerably. If they came across something particularly beautiful, they would even stop to admire it more closely.
Those guards, although they received His Majesty's instructions before leaving, that they must return to the capital as soon as possible after receiving the general.
But these people were, after all, the general's former subordinates. Although they noticed that the general's journey was a little slow, they did not dare to urge him on.
They hurried along the way and finally returned to the capital, where they could see the city gates from afar.
Just then, a dart was thrown at the carriage, and Wei Yutang, who reacted the fastest, quickly drew his sword and blocked the dart.
After a brief moment of panic, the guards also became alert, and their leader loudly reminded them:
"An assassin!"
Chapter 125
This team was well-trained, and when they realized that an assassin was attempting to assassinate the general, they quickly pulled the assassin dressed in black out of the crowd.
Wei Yutang had faced countless assassination attempts over the years, but this was the only time that truly enraged him.
He walked up to the assassin and used the hilt of his sword to lift his chin.
He had faced countless dangers over the years, and assassination was just the most insignificant of them. But today, he was not alone in this carriage; his wife and children were also there.
The young man, who looked to be in his early twenties, had an unusual white cloth tied around his waist, which made Wei Yutang frown subconsciously.
The leader of the group that was sent to welcome the general back was now kneeling before him.
This incident may have been due to their poor planning; they failed to notice that an assassin dared to openly attempt to assassinate the general in broad daylight.
Similarly, they didn't have time to react immediately when the danger occurred, which is also a shortcoming of theirs.
Compared to the generals, their reactions seemed rather slow.
Wei Yutang, just as he had done when these people were his subordinates, indicated that he did not intend to punish them and asked the leader to stand up.
Such assassinations happen suddenly, and who could have predicted them in advance? The reason he was the first to react was because of the experience he had gained from surviving so many life-or-death situations over the years.
If he were to get angry over such a trivial matter, then he wouldn't have been able to keep so many people so devoted to him even after he left the capital for so many years.
The leader, upon noticing the general's subtle action, was momentarily stunned, his thoughts seemingly drawn back to the time when he was still the general's subordinate.
"I am incompetent, but I will definitely practice more diligently in the future."
The assassin had been brought before the general. From his face and the resentful look he gave the general, it was clear that there was some deep-seated hatred between them.
Wei Yutang didn't remember how many people he had made enemies with, and in many things he habitually left himself no way out.
This means that he will eliminate anything that might pose a threat to him, and this is the first time he has encountered something like this.
Even after being brought before him, the assassin refused to be kissed and continued to writhe violently.