Chapter 637

The moonlight is like water, illuminating the inside and outside of Yanjing city.

The two carriages entered the city from the east gate and went straight along Zhuque street to the prince of Anguo's residence not far from the imperial city.

The carriage stopped in front of the house. The driver jumped off the shaft and said to the car:

"Uncle Chen, here we are."

When the curtain of the car was lifted, Chen Chengzhen, wearing a felt hat, poked his head out of the car, looked around, hehe smiled and asked:

"Old Tang, where is this?"

"When I first came to Beijing, I didn't know the southeast and northwest. You can't sell me."

Old Tang, the coachman, took off his cloth hat, smiled and scolded and said:

"You old slicker, where can I sell you? You're old meat. You don't like stuffed teeth on the soup pot. Hurry, get out of the car. All the brothers who have made contributions in Wei Li are in the palace."

"The palace?"

Chen Chengcheng raised his head and looked at the towering gatehouse. Two lanterns rippled slightly in the night wind, illuminating an inch in front of the door.

The calf jumped out of the car and said with a smile:

"This is the palace?"

"Uncle Tang, our Dingxiang guard is under the jurisdiction of the Lord. Isn't this the Lord's residence?"

Old Tang smiled proudly:

"So you two can know that this is our Lord's residence. In addition to the Lord, he is willing to take out his residence and let the brothers who are rewarded in Beijing stay temporarily."

"Go in, fine clothes and food are waiting for you."

With these words, the middle door of the palace was finally opened. The old housekeeper led several servants out with lanterns, and the servant on the left held a register in his hand.

The old housekeeper asked:

"Where is the brother of the guard camp?"

Chen Chengcheng took two steps forward and stood on the steps in a polite tone:

"Back to the old man, our father and son are from Qi Diwei camp."

The old housekeeper smiled at the speech, grabbed Chen Chengcheng's arm and walked to the house.

"Chen Chengcheng's father and son, the prince told me to treat your father and son well. Your father and son have suffered enough and made great contributions to the Han country. They should be rewarded."

Chen Chengcheng asked in surprise:

"Do you remember me?"

The old housekeeper laughed:

"Not really. My old man is also curious. The prince manages everything every day. Many six grade Zhaowu captains can't remember. How can I remember your detailed work of Dingxiang Wei Qi Diwei camp? I'm also curious."

Chen Chengcheng looked stunned. You are curious, so am I.

Chen Xiaoniu smiled and said:

"Old man, we were born in the same place. My father was a fisherman since childhood. Life at home was hard. When the Lord pushed the north of the Qingjiang River, my father was forced by me to go to the South Bank of the Tuojiang River. I think it was at that time that the Lord remembered my father and son."

The old housekeeper looked at the calf when he heard the speech, and his face was full of expectation.

"Is this your son?"

"He is a good boy who speaks clearly and treats people humbly and politely."

Chen Chengcheng smiled and narrowed his eyes. What his parents like to hear most is that others praise their children. Chen Chengcheng is no exception. His wrinkled black face is full of pride.

"Hey, he knows everything. It's all good for our Dingxiang health education. My two dog brothers won him the opportunity to enter the special training in the martial arts school for one month last year. It's a bit like a dog. He's not promising."

The old housekeeper smiled, patted Chen Chengcheng on the shoulder, pointed to the front yard and said:

"This is for your father and son. The LORD said that your father and son have made great contributions in recent years. They allow you to live here as long as you want."

Chen Chengzhen smiled and narrowed his eyes:

"How's it? I'll wait until I finish receiving the medal, and then I'll go back."

The old housekeeper yelled at the yard:

"I didn't hear that our hero has arrived. What are you doing in the house? Next time, drive you out of the palace."

With the old housekeeper's scolding, the two maids ran out of the yard and saluted the old housekeeper together.

"I know my mistake and beg the old housekeeper to punish me."

Chen Chengcheng hurriedly made it clear:

"Don't be angry, old man. We're not noble people. We don't need girls to serve. Just live by ourselves."

The old housekeeper patted Chen Chengxin on the arm:

"Who was born a noble man? The prince started as a small soldier. If he didn't work hard, my old man wouldn't be used to them."

"Today, looking at the face of Colonel Chen, I'll spare you this time."

The old housekeeper arranged a few more words, and then he left with a smile.

Chen Chengcheng and his son, led by two maids, entered the yard and soon fell asleep.

One night without a word, the next day, Chen Chengli got up from bed.

Declined the maid's request to wait for grooming. Chen Chengcheng casually washed his face and stood at the gate of the yard to practice boxing.

Since he joined the Dingxiang guard, Chen Chengzhen began to practice the boxing handed down. Now, although he is not good at martial arts, two or three idle men can't take him.

"Yo, isn't this honest brother?"

The narrow voice sounded, and a hale and hearty middle-aged man stood at the door of Chen Chengcheng's yard.

"Two dog brothers!"

Chen Chengzhen stopped to practice boxing, walked a few steps quickly, came to the two dogs and punched them in the chest.

"Your boy, he left quietly. He didn't know to wait for me."

"When did you arrive? When can we see the Lord?"

The two dogs laughed twice. "Honest brother, it's a coincidence that you two came here. The day set by the Lord is to meet the heroes of Wei today. You two arrived last night. There was a banquet with colleagues last night. I came back late and didn't see you."

"At dawn today, the maid who served me said that a father and son had come together. I thought it was you two."

"See us today."

Chen Chengcheng was at a loss when he heard the speech. He slapped his robes, looking quite unnatural.

"Two dog brothers, look at my clothes, will you?"

"Are the clothes in the capital expensive? Why don't I buy some?"

The second dog patted Chen Chengcheng on the shoulder:

"The Lord doesn't care about this. I saw the LORD a few days ago. The Lord told me personally that Qi Di will be settled soon. After receiving the reward, if we want to go back to Qi Di, we can go back at any time."

"I have told the governor that I want to go back to Qi Di. It is the place where I was born and raised. I want to make it rich so that the people will not suffer from hunger and the wild will not suffer from hunger."

"Honest brother, you and the calf, go back and help me?"

Chen Chengcheng said with hesitation:

"What, can we not go back?"

Two dogs laughed:

"Of course, those of us who have made meritorious contributions can stay in the capital with the permission of the Lord and his majesty. If we stay, we will give a house. Our duties are also selected from the Beijing camp or several guards."

Chen Chengcheng couldn't help swallowing a mouthful of saliva. What boundary is Yanjing, the capital of the country and the richest place? It would be great to stay here.

The two dogs looked at Chen Chengcheng's expression and hesitated, and the corners of their mouth suddenly raised.

"Come on, I'm honest. You don't count. I'd better go to the Mavericks."

Chen Chengcheng suddenly had a bad feeling:

"Smelly boy, you can't do me any worse this time."

"The state of Qi is not dead yet. Don't think about going back to be a senior official, and the British have not been driven away."

Chen Chengcheng shouted and chased the two dogs into the yard.