I heard that someone took care of them. Xiao Tieshu and Xiao Tongshu were relieved. Of course, they didn't dare to let their family make trouble again.
Xiao Baoshan said, "my mother won't go to Mobei for the time being. During our stay away from Beijing, she may go to Baozhu's house or come to your noodle shop to help."
Baozhu was also present. Baozhu said, "don't worry, brother and sister-in-law. I will take good care of my mother. My a Biao also said that you went to Mobei this time to pray for the people. We, uncle and uncle, will live a good life."
"Hard work jewel." Ye Xiaoxian picked up the cup and touched it with Xiao Baozhu.
In this way, the family ate a meal with reluctance and complexity.
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That night, Li Chengru also called Xiao Baoshan and ye Xiaoxian into the palace.
Li Chengru also had a banquet, but there was no big show. He only called Xiao Baoshan and ye Xiaoxian to come and eat alone.
Li Chengru also said to Ye Xiaoxian, "in fact, I think you are the one who owes the most now. Because of Baoshan, you also suffer. I think that Baoshan will go to Mobei alone and you will stay in the capital, but Baoshan can't give up you. I think you can get along with him when you go to Mobei."
Seeing that Li Chengru was so guilty, ye Xiaoxian smiled and said, "the conditions in Mobei are better than those in Tianshan tribe. Just, Baoshan goes there to guard the territory. I should also go there to do something. Maybe the days there will be more fulfilling."
Li Chengru toasted the couple and said, "then I hope you will come back as soon as possible and everyone will come back safely."
Ye Xiaoxian replied to him, "we'll be back by then. I hope you have a lot of children in the harem, all of whom are called father emperor behind your back."
Li Chengru smiled shyly.
Because he was already the emperor, ye Xiaoxian couldn't joke with him all the time, so she said seriously: "emperor, take care in the palace."
"Yes." Li Chengru touched her glasses.
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The next day, ye Xiaoxian woke up the two children early.
It's a little cold today, but the children heard that they were going to Mobei today. They didn't care about the cold. They got up and dressed themselves. After grooming, they looked forward to going on the road.
The housekeeper has packed up everything. There are about a dozen servants in the family, two mammies and two maidservants, one is Hongying and the other is Cuicui.
Five carriages, two for carrying people and four for carrying things.
The Ye Xiaoxian family sat in a carriage. The carriage was wide and padded. Even if it shook, it wouldn't appear bumpy.
The children were very excited and chirped in the carriage when they went out again.
The carriage first went to the city gate. When it reached the city gate, xiaobaoshan would not take a car with them.
There is an elite army of 100 people at the gate of the city. Xiaobaoshan is the leader and needs to ride over.
The two children were a little lost because their father couldn't ride with them.
But when Dongdong lifted the curtain of the carriage and saw the leading xiaobaoshan, he suddenly said, "Wow, our father is so powerful."
Xiao Xia asked, "really? How powerful?"
"Look!" Dongdong said, "my father is the first."
Not only the first, but also many ministers came to see them off. They were all there.
I didn't say much, but watched them go away.
Dongdong and Xiaoxia were shocked by the scene in front of them. If they hadn't come out on this trip, they wouldn't know that dad was so respected in the city.
Their carriage set out behind them, and Dongdong could still hear the people on both sides talking:
"General Xiao is really kind. As soon as he heard that something happened in the north, he went immediately. This time he took his wife and children. What kind of hero can he have such a big mind."
"Yes, I was slandered by the national master before. As a result, the national master is the one who betrays the country. By the way, he is not a general now, but a waiting Lord. He will wait in the north."
"I think the imperial court should set up a temple for the North Hou and let our people worship him."
"What nonsense? People are still there. What temple should be built? It will be built a hundred years later."
“……”
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Out of the capital, the more north, the fewer people, and they take the official road. There are no people along the way except the post station.
From the excitement at the beginning, to the boredom later, and then to the back, the two children simply slept in the car.
Ye Xiaoxian is also sleepy.
During the break, Xiao Baoshan will come to see them and send them water and dry food. The two children are excited to see their father.
But they will keep asking, "Dad, how long will it take to arrive?"
Xiao Baoshan replied, "soon."
This "fast" lasted four or five days before they finally reached Mobei city.
After entering the city, ye Xiaoxian opened the curtain of the carriage and looked at the scene outside. She felt more and more lost.
This is a war-torn city. Some of its walls are pitted and full of arrow marks. In some places, a corner is missing, which is obviously cut off by a sharp blade.
The people on the street are far less energetic than those in the capital. Everyone is dressed in rags. It seems that there is a word written on their faces: sadness.
Seeing a large group of people entering the city, they seem to be used to it, and their eyes are at a loss.
Once, when Yan Ziyan entered the garrison, he promised them that he would let them live a good life, but later, Yan Ziyan rebelled, and now there are a group of soldiers and horses, just changing a group of rulers. Who knows whether this group is good or bad.
The carriage entered the city, went around two blocks, and then came to a big house, which said "Dingbei Hou house".
The original residence has been cleaned up in advance.
Ye Xiaoxian led the two children out of the carriage, while the servants and soldiers were responsible for moving things.
Surrounded by some people, they looked at them curiously, and some even commented:
"Are they new?"
"Yes, I don't know if I can hold the northern desert."
"What if you can hold it? What if you can't hold it."
"If we can hold it, we still have a glimmer of life. If we can't hold it, we'll be slaughtered again."
“……”
Ye Xiaoxian was very discouraged when she heard their tone.
Those who stayed in the city had no money to escape to other places. If they had money and energy, they would have run away.
Besides, the imperial court now stipulates that people are not allowed to run around. They should trust the local rulers. Otherwise, people will run away and leave an empty city here. It's no use guarding it.
Ye Xiaoxian sympathized with them.
After the things were moved, ye Xiaoxian led the two children into the house.
Although the house is very big, there are still many arrow marks and knife marks on the columns and walls. Although it has been painted, it still feels gloomy.
A lot of people must have died here?