Chapter 178 Father and Mother Return to Beijing
Chapter 178 Father and Mother Return to Beijing
In response to Yongheng's urging, Prince Guo and his wife rushed back to the capital on the tenth day of the first lunar month.
We got the news yesterday. In the morning, the emperor brought people to welcome us at Qianqing Gate. This time, even the Empress Dowager could not sit still and came to welcome us in person.
She hasn't seen her little son for a very long time, how could she not miss him?
Although it was against the rules, the emperor knew that the Empress Dowager missed her too much, and besides, there were only a few of them coming to pick her up, so there was nothing wrong with it.
When Jingyan saw his father and mother driving into the palace in a carriage, he still felt that it was all unreal.
It was not until the two men dismounted and their figures gradually approached that Jingyan felt some sense of reality.
This was the first time she saw them since she came here.
The images of his father and mother are no longer deeply impressed in Jingyan's memory.
Originally, she was worried that she would feel awkward when she met them and that it would be unnatural for her to get along with them.
But until he saw them, Jingyan's worries all disappeared, and all turned into an impulse to throw himself into their arms.
This blood-related emotion will never be erased at any time. Even when we cannot meet, the feelings will deepen day by day as we miss each other.
Prince Guo and his wife first paid their respects to Empress Dowager Cixi and the Emperor.
Then, Fu Jin looked at Jing Yan and wanted to go forward and hold him in her arms, but she was more timid because she was close to home, and did not dare to make any big movements for a while.
When the old lady saw the scene in front of her, her eyes turned red with heartache.
Her little son had become thinner and rougher. Although the border was free and they described it in good terms in the letter, the food and accommodation there were not as good as in Beijing, and the environment was not as good as in Beijing.
The most important thing is that her little granddaughter is not at the border. She hasn't seen her father and mother for a long time. Although Jingyan doesn't say it, the old lady knows that she misses her.
So, the old Buddha gently pushed Jing Yan and said, "Go."
As if a switch was pressed, Jingyan's tears instantly burst out.
She couldn't hold it in any longer and threw herself on her mother crying.
Fu Jin was already in tears: "Don't cry, Yan'er, mother is back."
Prince Guo, a man of iron will, couldn't help but shed tears when he saw this scene.
He stepped forward, comforting his wife with one hand and his daughter with the other: "Okay, we're back now, there's plenty of time to reminisce. It's a good thing, so let's not cry anymore."
Yongheng, who was completely forgotten by the family of three, quietly wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes. Really, why was he so sentimental? This was his manliness. A man doesn't shed tears easily!
The emperor also greeted with red eyes, "It's just right, I have prepared a banquet, let's go, let's reminisce about the past as a family."
Only then did Fu Jin and Jing Yan stop crying.
Fu Jin raised her eyes and saw Qing'er, whose eyes also turned red. She thought of the fact that Prince Yu and his wife had passed away long ago. Looking at Qing'er in front of her, Fu Jin's nose felt sore again and she almost shed tears.
"Qing'er has grown up so much now. This is a gift from your aunt. You must accept it."
As she spoke, Fu Jin took out a thick red envelope from her bosom and was about to give it to Qing'er.
Qing'er didn't expect Fu Jin to be so direct. She was stunned for a moment and then wanted to refuse.
Instead, the old Buddha said with a smile: "Qing'er, since it is a gift from the elders, just accept it."
Prince Guo and his wife returned to Beijing just for Yongheng's marriage. It seems that they should discuss it carefully and put it on the agenda in a few days.
Only then did Qing'er accept the red envelope from Fu Jin.
The wife smiled happily: "Oh, that's right, good boy."
But standing behind the emperor, he found Fu Ling'an, who had never been noticed by his future father-in-law and mother-in-law.
He took the initiative to step forward and greeted: "Nephew greets uncle and aunt."
Prince Guo looked up sharply. Why was Fu Ling'an suddenly so attentive? Something was unusual.
Fu Jin, however, didn't realize anything. She looked around at Fu Ling'an with a smile and said, "Good boy, you've grown up so much now. Go back and tell your mother that I'll go to her house later to reminisce about the past."
How could I trouble my future mother-in-law to come in person? Fu Lingan bowed slightly and said, "Mother has already told me that I will visit your house tonight."
What Fu Ling'an didn't say was that he and his father were also traveling with them.
Fu Jin nodded happily. Wanhui was indeed her good sister, and she probably missed her very much.
Yongheng looked at his mother who seemed to know nothing and shook his head silently.
I'll give my mother a surprise in the evening. I hope Fu Ling'an won't be kicked out by my father.
When the time comes, he will help his father and not Fu Ling'an.
Fu Ling'an couldn't wait to visit Prince Guo's mansion in the evening.
Fu Heng and his wife had already prepared the greeting gift and were determined to give the two of them a surprise.
Maybe it was also a shock.
During the meal, Fu Jin focused all her attention on Jing Yan, as if she could never get enough of looking at him.
It’s great that her daughter is so beautiful, well-mannered, and worthy of being her daughter.
Looking at his wife who didn't care about him at all, Prince Guo felt that his status was going to decline.
He sighed silently and picked up a piece of food for Jingyan with chopsticks.
He felt that his daughter was a little thin, but he didn't dare to say it, so he could only feed her more silently.
But what's going on with that kid Fu Ling'an? Why does he always feel that Fu Ling'an is glancing at him intentionally or unintentionally?
Who was he looking at? Could it be his own daughter? For some reason, Prince Guo always felt a chill.
After lunch, Prince Guo and his wife talked with the Empress Dowager for a long time.
When Prince Guo was called by the Emperor to discuss important matters, Fu Jin thought of returning to Prince Guo's mansion first.
"Everything has been arranged at the mansion, you can just go back. Yan'er, your mother hasn't been home for a while, you should go back and live with her."
The Empress Dowager was afraid that Fu Jin would be embarrassed to bring it up, so she took the initiative to ask Jing Yan to go back.
The two of them did not refuse and took Yongheng back to Prince Guo's mansion.
After returning to the mansion, Fu Jin immediately put aside the dignified appearance she had shown in front of the emperor and collapsed on the chair.
Jingyan looked at her mother in shock. How could she not remember that her mother was a bold and unrestrained person? No wonder she was like this. It turned out that she took after her mother.
Thinking of this, Jingyan collapsed with peace of mind.
"It's really tiring to carry this, Yan'er. Why don't you come with us to the border this time? There's so much fun over there. We can ride horses, shoot arrows, and hunt. Except for the lack of delicious food, everything is perfect."
Jing Yan was originally looking forward to the horseback hunting trip, but when he heard that there would be less delicious food, he immediately shook his head: "Forget it, there are many delicious foods in Beijing."
Seeing her daughter like this, Fu Jin was heartbroken: "Silly child, you don't know the benefits of the border."
Jingyan nodded randomly, not daring to tell her mother that she might never be able to go back.
The emperor probably kept Prince Guo with him because of this matter.
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