Fragrance Returned

People on the roadside were crowded, and some people shouted, "Coming, coming..."

Then the gong sounded to open the way.

Ding Sifu quickly opened the small window.

Xunxiang's head got out and looked east.

Ding Liren said, "We won't be here for a while, sister, don't get cold."

As soon as Ding Liren said this, Xue Tian immediately pulled Xun Xiang's clothes and said gently, "Xiang Xiang, be obedient."

This pair has always been like this. As long as Ding Liren speaks, Xue Tian will agree gently. They haven't even gotten married yet, but they already act like a husband and a wife.

Xunxiang could fight with her brother, but she couldn't ignore her future sister-in-law's kindness, so she had to shrink her head.

The heads of Ding Daniu and Ding Sifu came out again.

As the sound of gongs and horses' hooves grew louder, so did the noise.

Ding Daniu shouted, "Come on, come on, the man playing the gong is at the front, and behind him are two people riding tall horses. That man is wearing a python robe, he must be the prince."

Ding Sifu retracted his head very politely, Xunxiang's head went out again, and the others looked above them. When Ding Erchun saw his wife squeezing happily, he was so frightened that he quickly protected her belly with his hands.

Four government officials used gongs to clear the way, followed by King Jing on horseback and a middle-aged general.

That person must be Deputy Commander Li.

Behind them were four more generals, including Wang Qing.

Ding Daniu laughed loudly and said, "He is my sister's father-in-law, Uncle Wang, Uncle Wang..."

A few rows away are four young players, including Ding Lichun and Zou Qing.

Shunxiang was overjoyed and shouted, "Brother, big brother, big brother..."

The others all shouted together, their voices drowned in the noise outside.

Ding Lichun looked like in his dream, darkened and thinner, his silver armor shining golden in the sunlight. He looked left and right, grinning widely, but didn't look up.

Just when they were disappointed, Ding Erfu's loud voice rang out, causing the tea in the bowl to ripple, breaking through the noise.

"Brother, Beginning of Spring, look here, my sister is here too..."

Ding Lichun had almost passed the small window and seemed to hear his voice. He turned his head and looked up.

He saw them and waved to them, grinning wider, his big white teeth looking even whiter against his dark face.

Xunxiang and the others screamed, as if they had seen an idol in their previous life.

Ding Lichun's figure became farther and farther away.

There were not many soldiers entering the capital, only more than a thousand, and they were all gone in a short time.

Xunxiang and the others were still very excited.

After dinner, they hurried to Ding Mansion.

Not only Ding Zhuang is back, but Ding Chi, his wife, and Ding Shan's family are also here.

Everyone waited until the end of Youshi, when Ding Lichun and Ding Zhao came back together.

After hearing the report from the servants, Xunxiang was the first to rush out.

She really wanted to jump on her big brother and give him a bear hug like she did when she was a child, and then lift her little buttocks.

Unfortunately not.

She just pulled his sleeve and said, "Brother, you are so majestic."

Then he gave me a look of extreme admiration.

Ding Lichun touched his sister's head, gestured with her height again, and laughed, "I haven't seen you for more than half a year, and my sister has grown taller again. Big brother has made you a nice baby. I'll give it to you tomorrow."

His things are being guarded by personal soldiers and will not arrive in Beijing until tomorrow.

Not only Japanese pirates and Dali warships were swallowed by the overflow, but also smuggling boats.

While searching for Dong Yihe and the Dali warship, they salvaged some things floating on the sea and washed up on the islands, and he also got some. Three of them are the best, mother, sister, and Miss Yang.

Ding Lichun entered the room and knelt down to kowtow to Ding Zhuang and Zhang.

Mrs. Zhang held his hand and wiped her tears, "My son is finally back, and my mother is almost blinded by the anticipation."

Ding Lichun stood up and looked around the room, but did not look for that beautiful figure...

Miss Yang... no, she is his little wife. Why isn't her little wife?

October 26th was his wedding day, and he thought he would see her as soon as he came back.

Maybe she was seriously ill and had to postpone the wedding. That's fine, he can marry her home in person...

Xunxiang asked, "Did brother go to the Golden Palace?"

The last time Xun Xiang entered the palace, he specifically mentioned to the emperor how brave, tall, handsome and accomplished his eldest brother was. He also specifically asked the emperor to summon his eldest brother to see him and praise him highly.

"It was my eldest brother who took the risk to inform General Wang and them, otherwise our Da Lishui Army would have lost more warships and soldiers..."

This was an opportunity specially given by Daddy Dong to Ding Lichun to make meritorious deeds.

The emperor stroked his beard and smiled. He knew his granddaughter's little ninety-nine.

Ding Lichun glanced at his sister gratefully. He knew that it must be his sister who begged the emperor.

He smiled and said, "I came in. The emperor summoned me to see him. The emperor only spoke to five people alone, including me. Haha, the emperor praised me as 'young and promising, bold and thoughtful, and a disciple of Dong Aiqing'... Sigh , it’s a pity that my uncle was killed in battle.”

His smile faded.

Dingshan asked again, "What official title has the emperor granted you?"

Ding Lichun said, "There are no rewards today. The emperor and the elders will listen to Deputy General Li's detailed report, and we will discuss merits and rewards on the 11th."

Ding Chi said wisely, "The emperor is Xiangxiang's grandfather, and the Minister of War is Xiangxiang's future father-in-law. The eldest nephew has a bright future. Alas, it's a pity that my family is too rich to pursue an official career."

Ding Zhao hurriedly corrected him, "Your Majesty is wise and rewards based on merit."

He also knew this unspoken rule, but he couldn't say it clearly.

Dingshan asked again, "Have the Wang family and Little General Wang entered the Golden Palace?"

Ding Lichun said, "General Wang is a high-ranking general. He has made great achievements in this battle. Of course he will enter the Golden Palace. The emperor also praised him as 'worthy of being a general taught by Dong Aiqing and receiving Dong Aiqing's true biography.'

"Brother Wang did not enter the Golden Palace. There were 1,500 soldiers who entered the capital, and only more than 100 people were lucky enough to see the dragon's face."

Ding Zhuang smiled and said, "The Wang family has made great achievements this time, and they will definitely be promoted to several levels."

Previously, because the emperor was afraid of Dong Yihe, not only would he not give Dong Yihe real power, he would also not reuse his cronies. Now that Dong Yihe was "killed in battle", the emperor no longer had so many worries. Wang Qing has real skills and can definitely be reused.

Dingshan smiled and his goatee trembled.

Ding Erfu joked again, "Brother, when you get promoted to a senior official, don't forget to give your brother a hand."

Ding Zhuang liked hearing this and laughed at the top of his lungs.

Everyone went to the wing to eat and drink.

They are all from the same family. Although they are divided into two tables, there is no screen in between.

The men drank from large bowls of wine and listened to Ding Lichun talk about how to defeat the Japanese pirates and the horror of Haiyi...

After dinner, everyone went back to their respective homes. Ding Erfu and his wife still stayed at Dingshan's house.

Ding Liren and Xunxiang were also sent away.

The two siblings looked at each other, the elders were about to talk to the eldest brother about his marriage.

Poor elder brother, when he came back from the war, his wife was gone.

Seeing the serious expressions on his grandfather's and father's face, Ding Lichun had a gut feeling that they were going to talk about Yang Shu.

Asked, "Miss Yang is sick?"