Hairpin Phoenix - Chapter 717

  Chapter 717 The Journey (1)

   Before dark, Li Jue, Li Xuan, and Li Cong returned to the palace together.

  Li Jue Li Xuan, you tell me the story of today’s trip. Li Han, who was always lively and mischievous, was extraordinarily quiet.

  Lu Mingyu used to think that the youngest son was noisy, but now seeing him like this, he felt a little distressed. He stretched out his arms to embrace Li Conan and asked softly, “Brother Conan, why don’t you speak? Are you scared today?”

  Li Han tightly grabbed his mother’s shirt and whispered, “Empress mother, cousin Zhen’s cousin Wei’s mother died. The two of them will never have a mother again, it’s too pitiful.”

   Li Jue and Li Xuan each sighed, his eyes darkening.

   They grew up together with Li Zhen, and they were quite close. Seeing Li Zhen’s miserable and pitiful appearance today, I felt very uncomfortable.

  Lu Mingyu didn’t say anything, just patted Li Cong’s back.

   After a while, Li Conan asked in a low voice, “Are they going with the fourth uncle and the fourth aunt?”

  Lu Mingyu hummed.

  Li Yan raised his head and blinked his eyes: “But, the fourth uncle and four aunts are going to a far, far away place, why can’t they enter the palace and live with us?”

  Lu Mingyu: “…”

   This is a long story.

  Lu Mingyu didn’t know how to explain to Li Cong.

Li Jue raised his brows and said in a low voice, “Uncle San made a big mistake and died at the border. Aunt San killed herself when she heard the news of Uncle San’s death. Cousin Zhen and cousin Wei stayed in the capital and would only be hurt. Love… it’s better to leave the capital, go to a brand new place, and start life again.”

  Li Xuan took over the words: “After a few years, they will all grow up, and with the will of the father and the emperor, they can be called back to Beijing. It is not difficult if you want to see them.”

   Li Cong was finally appeased.

  Lu Mingyu calmed down and said to Li Jue and Li Xuan: “Three days later, your fourth uncle and four aunts will leave Beijing, and your brothers and sisters will send them off on my behalf.”

   The two brothers and sisters responded in unison.

   Li Cong immediately put aside some of the previous emotions and said loudly: “I’m going too.”

  Lu Mingyu didn’t stop her, she only warned: “You have to listen to your elder brother and sister, and don’t cause trouble.”

  Li Yan nodded vigorously, with a chubby face very serious: “Don’t worry, mother, I will be obedient.”

  …

  Three days later, Li Jue, Li Xuan, and Li Cong went to the city gate together to see off Li Xian and his wife.

   The vassal king was on the vassal, which was the first encounter since the founding of the Wei Dynasty. Those who came to see him off today included Mr. Qiao Ge, the six ministers, the Prince of Xingyang, the Marquis of Puyang, and Li Tang and Li Jue.

  The adults talked, and the children also bowed their hands in a similar fashion.

   “Cousin Chen,” Li Jue said solemnly, “take care of yourself all the way. When you arrive in Jindi, remember to write back often.”

  Li Chen has been studying in the palace, and he has a very good relationship with Li Jue. When he was reluctant to part, when Li Jue said this, Li Chen’s eyes were red: “Okay, cousin Jue also has to write to me.”

  Li Xuan walked up to Li Zhen and said softly, “Cousin Zhen, the fourth uncle and four aunts are excellent. You will treat them as your own parents in the future.”

   The thin and thin Li Zhen quickly blushed, trying not to cry: “Cousin Xuan, take care of you too.”

  Li Cong held Li Wei’s hand in a pretentious manner: “Cousin Wei, you have to be obedient, don’t be naughty.”

  Li Wei was a little puzzled: “Who are you!”

  Li Con is not happy anymore: “We just met three days ago, why have you forgotten. I am your cousin!” He straightened his chest proudly.

   He was the youngest in the palace and was always taught to listen to his elder brothers and sisters. Now that I have finally caught someone younger than me, why don’t I try to be proud?

  Li Wei snorted reluctantly.

   This farewell took more than half an hour, and it was finally time to set off.

   Li Xianchong bowed his hands to everyone and said, “This king is leaving now, how much you treasure.”

   “His Royal Highness King Jin cherishes all the way!” All the ministers cupped their hands in unison.

   Li Xian took one last look at the towering city gate, pressed thousands of sighs into his heart, and got on the carriage. Zhao Yu also got into the carriage with three children.

  The long carriage team moved forward slowly. A thousand soldiers of the king, scattered in front, back, left and right, escorted the caravan forward.

  Li Xian sat in the carriage, silent and did not speak.

   Zhao Yu was also a little sullen, and said in a low voice, “I had been looking forward to leaving Beijing earlier. Today, I really set off. I don’t know why, and I feel very uncomfortable.”

   As if something was ripped out of his body and left in the capital.

  Li Xian stretched out his hand and took Zhao Yu into his arms. The couple leaned on their heads and were very close.

   Li Chen has long been used to the sticky and loving appearance of his parents. Li Wei is still young and doesn’t know what see no evil is, so he glances at it from time to time.

  Li Zhen lowered her eyes quickly, panic and helplessness, came to her mind again.

   Growing up so much, she has not been to many places, except for the palace, which is her grandfather Meng’s family. Now that both her mother and father are dead, she and her younger brother are helpless. Fortunately, the four uncles and four aunts are kind-hearted and willing to take them to the domain together.

   At this moment, sitting on the carriage, the city gate behind him is getting farther and farther. She is about to be taken to a far and unknown place. A heart goes up and down, fluttering, and there is no place to land.

   “Sister,” Li Wei snuggled up to her, groping for her hand.

  Li Zhen came back to her senses, answered with a sound, clenched Li Wei’s hand, and coaxed softly, “Aren’t you used to riding a carriage? Don’t be afraid, my sister is here!”

   Li Wei hummed softly and leaned his head over.

   Zhao Yu turned her head and saw the appearance of Li Zhen’s sister and brother tightly leaning against each other, her nose suddenly sour.

   Li Wei is not yet four years old, and Li Zhen is not too old, but an eight-year-old child, now coaxing her brother like a little adult, it is really sad to see.

   “Sister Zhen, Brother Wei,” Zhao Yu moved over, stretched out her hands, and embraced the siblings together: “All come to the fourth aunt.”

   The fourth aunt is not tall, with an amiable smile and a very warm embrace. There is also a light aroma.

   Li Wei had not been hugged like this for a long time, buried his head in Zhao Yu’s arms, and subconsciously called out “mother”.

   Li Zhen heard it with sharp ears, and quickly corrected it: “My name is Fourth Aunt.”

  Li Wei was a little aggrieved, raised his head and looked at Zhao Yu eagerly: “I’ll call you once.”

   Zhao Yu’s eyes were red, and she choked up: “Brother Wei wants to call her mother, just call her.”

  Children are the most sensitive, whoever cherishes himself will be especially attached to him. Li Wei shouted happily, mother. Zhao Yu responded and touched Li Wei’s head.

   Li Chen was no longer with him, and wanted to rush over to compete for favor.

  Li Xian was smart and quick, stretched out his hand to fish, took the naughty and domineering fat son into his arms, and whispered in Li Chen’s ear: “Don’t make trouble. The carriage will stop later, and Dad will take you to ride a horse for a while.”

   Li Chen then gave up with a flat mouth.

   (end of this chapter)