Chapter 960： Plans don’t change quickly

Chapter 960 The plan does not change quickly

Eunuch Feng was a frequent visitor to the Li family, and he was even more familiar with Tong Jiayin, so after a few words of greeting, they invited him to sit down and served him a cup of hot tea.

Eunuch Feng took a few sips and urged, "Master Marquis, Your Majesty, please come into the palace immediately. The Za family happened to have nothing to do, so they accepted this errand and made this trip."

Everyone was puzzled, wondering what urgent matter the emperor had.

The Marquis got up and went to change his clothes. After being outside for a day, his robes were already a little dusty, making it difficult to enter the palace.

Li Laoer then asked, "My father-in-law, do you know what's going on with the emperor? It's going to be dark soon, and you still need the marquis to enter the palace?"

Eunuch Feng shook his head. He really didn't know, but he still comforted everyone, "The Zajia family really don't know what the emperor has to tell the prince, but the emperor is in a good mood today, and he took a walk in the imperial garden with the three princesses in the afternoon.

"The envoys from the eight countries came to Beijing to pay tribute. This is an honor that Tianwu has not had in many years. The emperor is very happy. Maybe there are some details that need to be discussed."

They didn't want to ask any more questions, so they just chatted a few words.

Soon, Mr. Hou had finished packing, and Jiayin also personally packed a box of snacks for Eunuch Feng, who coaxed Eunuch Feng to smile and leave with Mr. Hou.

By this time, the sun had already set on the top of the western mountain, and the sky and earth were covered with a light orange color, which was very beautiful in the yard.

They didn't like the feeling of being stuffy in the room, so they went to the eaves to chat.

Jiayin couldn't wait any longer, so he found a rubber ball and took his nephew to play with the maids and boys.

Two rectangular baskets made of rattan were placed on both sides of the yard to serve as goals.

Everyone was divided into two groups, and they all tried their best to kick the ball into the other side's basket.

Wan'er is in charge of the Earl's Mansion. Although the rules are stricter than those at Broken Gold Beach on weekdays, the slaves have never failed to eat, drink or dress, and they are not punished easily. Therefore, the slaves are more lively and bold compared to other families.

Especially these young servants and maids who are about ten years old, they were just bought back, and they were left to the nuns to learn the rules and skills. In fact, they were not assigned any work.

At this moment, the master Jiayin personally took the lead in playing with them, which made them feel more at ease.

So, in a short while, the whole courtyard became noisy because of a small rubber ball.

The children's laughter and screams, and the cheers for narrow victory from time to time, made all the "spectators" watching the battle under the eaves laugh non-stop.

Ai Bei snuggled next to Jia Xi, his eyes full of novelty and more of happiness.

She whispered to her husband, "Our family is really nice and lively."

Jia Xi shook her hand, with a face filled with pride, and replied, "Everywhere where my sister is is so lively. When I have the opportunity, I will take you back to Broken Gold Beach to show you that there are even more lively places. ”

Brothers Li and Lao were sitting together and couldn't help but sigh, "It's so nice to have children at home. This liveliness is how we live our lives."

“Yes, I’ll just wait until autumn to bring my mother and the others back.” Li Laosan also sighed, thinking about my mother. In a blink of an eye, they have been separated for half a year.

Li Laosi advised, "According to the arrangements of the Central Government, we should go out for the expedition in half a month. When we return after victory and the situation is stable, we will have nothing to fear."

Under the big tree in the corner of the courtyard in the distance, Mu Jue bit a branch, his eyes following the jumping and laughing girl, and the corners of his mouth could not help but be raised high.

Occasionally, a bird flew over the yard and landed on the treetops out of curiosity. They wanted to watch the excitement, but were shot by a branch and fled immediately in shock.

The birds kept chirping angrily in protest, not daring to stay any longer.

Mu Jue looked at the yard again, with a smile in his eyes again.

No one can disturb him from enjoying the joy of this world!

Every time he looks at it like this, he feels that it’s not bad to be alive...

When night fell completely, Jiayin and the children of all sizes were exhausted and sweating profusely, their smiling faces were sour, and their shouting voices were hoarse. So, the game finally came to an end.

Both the boys and the maids who lost or won were rewarded with snacks, which made them smile and wish their master would take them to compete every day.

Wan'er was afraid that the children would catch cold, so she quickly took them down to take a bath and change clothes.

In the kitchen, small wontons in chicken soup are prepared for the masters to make as a late-night snack.

After all, I had dinner early and played for so long, so I was almost digested.

Everyone ate a bowl and then dispersed to rest.

Jiayin was worried about her adoptive father entering the palace. She put on a cloak and half-dried hair and came out to find Mu Jue.

Because Mu Jue did not need to be guarded secretly at home, he lived with Zheng Yi and others in the wing room.

They are also familiar with each other. They run errands together, share joys and sorrows together, and have endless things to talk about on weekdays.

Zheng Yi and the others were surprised when they saw Good News coming, but when it came to Mu Jue, they didn't know where they had gone.

Jiayin frowned but didn’t ask any more questions.

Actually, she didn’t know that Mu Jue was in the study room of the Marquis Mansion at this moment.

The Marquis just came out of the palace. Mu Jue threw a hot towel and held it up with both hands.

The Marquis wiped his face, looked up and saw him smiling, and asked, "Why did you invite me here? Is there something wrong?"

Mu Jue responded, "It's nothing serious. I'm just afraid that the princess is worried about you entering the palace. I'll come over and ask. If I go back and tell you, the princess will feel at ease."

The Marquis looked him up and down with his deep eyes for a long time, then smiled softly.

“You were reluctant at first, but now you are so dedicated.”

Mu Jue blushed a little, coughed twice and replied, "I am the princess's secret guard. I should worry about the master's worries. Isn't it right?"

The Marquis stopped dwelling on this topic and said, "The emperor summoned me to the palace to advance the Northern Expedition. The expedition was originally scheduled to take place in half a month, but has been changed to six days later."

Mu Jue frowned and asked, "The army has not moved yet, and the food and grass have to go first. We suddenly set off for the expedition in advance, and with the virtues of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Households, I am afraid that things will be delayed."

The Marquis was not worried and responded, "The emperor will issue an imperial edict and send people to supervise. Even if it is slower, it will not be much slower. Besides, when we reach Jiangbei, we can also rob the barbarians of supplies to support the war."

Mu Jue curled his lips disdainfully. He had no good impression of the imperial court at all.

If he hadn't met the Marquis, helped him, and solved his problem, he would have risked his whole life to bring down Tianwu's court.

The Marquis could see some clues from his expression, and after thinking about it, he advised, "There were indeed many shortcomings when the country suddenly collapsed and the capital was moved urgently. But the emperor and the court have tried their best to take care of the people. Don't worry about it. Too much anger.

“Now that your worries are over, you just need to think about how to live a good life and not let down the expectations of your deceased relatives.”

Mu Jue lowered his eyes, changed his words, and asked, "Master Marquis, can I go on an expedition with you? I still haven't killed enough barbarians!"

The Marquis couldn't help but laugh and asked without thinking, "Are you willing to leave Xindu?"

Mu Jue paused for a moment, then quickly changed his words, "I don't want to give up, I just said it casually."

The Marquis was so funny that he waved his hand away, "Go back. When I return from the expedition, you should give me an answer. Although the agreed time has not yet come, if you don't mean it, you should stay away early."

Today’s update is here~

(End of this chapter)