Drunk Bamboo

Peace returned to Zhongdu.

Gu Suiyi personally escorted the 5,000 refugees back to Wubei, and worked with Luo Xiang to provide disaster relief and build houses.

Good news also came from the western border, King Feng led the Xiao family army to defeat the You country army.

The King of Wind was like a god of war descended from the sky. As soon as he appeared, the You Kingdom’s army was terrified.

Many soldiers felt their legs go weak and they had no strength left in their bodies during the battle with the Wind King, and some even fell directly on the battlefield.

As if frightened out of his wits, King Feng marched straight in, recaptured the two lost cities, and defeated the You army.

The You Kingdom was severely damaged in this battle, and has been unable to harass the western border for nearly ten years.

Similarly, the Xiao family army also suffered a considerable blow.

After his victory, Hua Qinfeng did not return to the capital directly, but stayed in the western frontier to reorganize military affairs and rebuild border defenses.

Xie Yuzhu received a letter from Hua Qinfeng, asking her to stay in Zhongdu and that he would come back to celebrate the New Year with her.

It is now the beginning of January and the Chinese New Year is at the end of February, so there is still nearly a month and a half before we can see the Huaqin wind.

Xie Yuzhu received the letter and sat in Qingfeng Garden looking at the clearing sky.

Although the wind was cold, there was no more snow.

"Tomorrow, we will leave the palace. I want to go to Renjitang to see patients. Are you willing to go with me?"

"Of course I have to go. That's great! I can also learn medicine and help the princess! We will find Yunling at night and stay in her pharmacy!" Bai Guo's dazed eyes suddenly lit up.

She wrapped her arms around Xie Yuzhu and said happily, "In fact, I have wanted to leave the palace for a long time. Even if the princess hadn't said it, I would have mentioned it."

Xie Yuzhu smiled and said, "I know you can't stay. I'll go find mother and tell her this afternoon."

"it is good!"

After all, she is not suitable to stay in the palace.

Fortunately, Hua Qinfeng also dislikes the palace.

When he comes back, I will plan with him where to settle down or stay in Zhongdu.

If you stay in Zhongdu, you have to go out for fun at least twice a year. You can see the mountains and rivers and look for poisonous plants, killing two birds with one stone.

She thinks the future will get better and better.

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After the Jinjie Palace incident, the emperor fell ill and the crown prince Hua Qinyu was appointed as regent.

The emperor lived in seclusion in Qingning Palace and never came out again. He did not summon anyone, and only a few familiar eunuchs took care of him.

The Crown Prince is regent and is very busy. He is required to make arrangements inside and outside the palace.

Zhongdu City has experienced two major disasters in succession. It will take time to restore its former glory, both in terms of economy and construction.

At this moment, the most important thing is food.

Zhongdu City also began to run out of food.

The prince ordered people to go to the south to collect food. Although the price would be higher, as long as they could get through this winter safely, things would be better next year.

At this time, someone brought the most important food.

Ship after ship, cart after cart, were sent to Zhongdu City from the far south.

When Hua Qinyu heard the news, he went to Qingfeng Garden in person to thank Yuzhu.

Xie Yuzhu was shocked when she saw Hua Qinyu's grand ceremony.

"Your Highness, this is..."

"Third brother's wife, the head of the Xie family has come personally to deliver food. Come with me out of the city to welcome them!" Hua Qinyu's expression was clear.

"My dad is here?" Xie Yuzhu was surprised.

"Go check it out, you'll be surprised."

Xie Yuzhu was excited and hurried out of the palace with Hua Qinyu.

Nan Mi Xie's family did not enter officialdom and did not go to Zhongdu.

No one even came to Xie Yuzhu's wedding, but this time they came to Zhongdu and sent a large amount of food.

When they arrived outside the city gate, Xie Yuzhu was even more moved by the Xie family.

Father, eldest sister, second sister, uncle, cousin, except the elderly grandfather, all stood neatly in front of Xie Yuzhu.

And behind them was a long line of wagons loaded with food.

"Yuzhu!"

When they saw her come out, they waved and smiled at her.

"Father, why are you all here?"

Xie Yuzhu was stunned for a moment. When she came to her senses, they had already walked over and stood in front of her.

Xie Juesheng stood in the front, his face was weather-beaten, but he smiled lovingly. He had a thousand words to say, but he only said one sentence, "I came to deliver food and see you."

A warm feeling suddenly surged in Xie Yuzhu's chest.

The eldest sister Xie Yupei explained softly, "So many things have happened in Zhongdu, and we are all worried. Father has long wanted to ask you to return to Nanmi, but considering your and the prince's status, you probably won't return. We can only do our best to collect some food and send it to you."

The second sister Xie Yulan was still indifferent, "We are relieved that you are okay."

My cousin Xie Yuyun was gentle and refined, "The grain was collected by the county magistrates of Nanmi and several surrounding counties. It was also a token of the people's kindness."

Second uncle Xie Juemin nodded.

Tears were circling in Xie Yuzhu's eyes.

This is the warmth of having family.

No matter how far, no matter how difficult, I will come to support you.

His voice was choked up, "It's been a long journey, you've worked hard."

"We heard that there were refugees from the north, and we were afraid that our food would be stolen on the road, so the entire Xie family went out." Behind the cousin were the Xie family, young and old, "In addition to being able to read, our Xie family can also escort, so we are not useless."

Beside the queue of horse-drawn carriages, in addition to the yamen runners sent by various counties, there were also young and strong men from the Xie family, or students from the academy, as well as older and younger clan members sitting beside the carriages.

Did the Xie clan send out members of their clan to escort the food? !

This is risking your life to escort these foods!

Xie Yuzhu bowed deeply, "Thank you all for your help. I thank you all on behalf of the people of Zhongdu City."

The next moment, the Xie family returned the gift.

This gift is a return gift to the people of Zhongdu.

Hua Qinyu was shocked by the scene before him.

Xie Yuyun came over and patted her shoulder lovingly to relieve her from feeling burdened.

"Everyone was very excited when they heard that they were going to Zhongdu, especially the little ones. They felt like they were enjoying the trip and having fun along the way."

Xie Juesheng also sighed: "Touring this beautiful land is another kind of experience."

Xie Yuzhu knew that they did all this just to go to Shangzhongdu to see her, just to see with their own eyes whether she was okay.

Xie Juesheng held his daughter's hand tightly, with only a kind smile in his eyes.

"Plague, rebellion..." He was always not good at speaking in front of his daughter, so he said, "I'm glad you're okay, I'm glad you're okay."

Hua Qinyu didn't want to break this touching family scene. As the crown prince who was the regent, he still had to observe the proper etiquette.

"The Nanmi Xie family is indeed a century-old family. They deliver food to the people and go through so much hardship, yet they still have such a state of mind."

Xie Yuzhu quickly wiped the tears from her eyes and said, "Your Highness, I was so happy to see my family that I forgot about you."

"This is my father and uncle..." Xie Yuzhu introduced them one by one, "They are all my family."

"Greetings to Your Highness!"

The Xie family knelt down and saluted in unison, with loud voices resounding to the ground.

Hua Qinyu raised his arm, "Hurry up, there's no need to perform such a grand ceremony."

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

The etiquette is thorough and never ambiguous.

"You have brought hope to Zhongdu City, and I want to thank you." Hua Qinyu signaled for people to go and deliver the food.

Then he said to the Xie clansmen: "Everyone is tired from the journey, please come into the city to rest for a few days, appreciate the customs and culture of Zhongdu, and let me show my hospitality as a host."

The Xie family's people stood where they were and said nothing.

Xie Yuzhu glanced at his silent father and smiled slightly, "Father, don't be embarrassed. His Highness is a reasonable person and will not blame you."

Then he turned back and faced Hua Qinyu, "Your Highness, the Xie family has family rules. It is an exception to escort food to Zhongdu. Let them choose whether to enter the city according to their wishes, okay?"

"Since my third brother's wife has spoken, I will of course agree." Hua Qinyu really appreciated the tone of Xie Yuzhu when she discussed with him.

Deep down, he also hoped that Xie Yuzhu could talk to him like this.

No matter where he is.