PFC Chapter 435 Relatives Welcome Them Back to the Capital for a Family Reunion
Chapter 435 Relatives Welcome Them Back to the Capital for a Family Reunion
"Sister, riding in a horse-drawn carriage is no fun at all. It's so bumpy, my butt feels like it's split into four pieces."
Wen Chengyu complained softly, then leaned close to Wenwen's ear and said, "Sister, can we sneak away at night?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the little guy winked mischievously and looked at Wenwen with a cute, boyish face.
“I think there are more than four pieces. Come on, I’ll break it into eight pieces for you, that would be fun,” Wenwen said, pretending to glare at him.
My little brother, who used to look so innocent and adorable, is now eight or nine years old. It's said that boys at this age are very annoying; it's an age that even dogs dislike.
Like Yao Xiaomi, he was skilled at everything in the valley, from raising chickens to fighting dogs. Sometimes, the two of them could drive adults to the point of desperation.
"Little brother, have you forgotten what your sister told you before we set off?"
Wenwen looked at the little ones beside her and asked softly, "Do you guys remember?"
The sudden seriousness made the little ones involuntarily tense up. What they feared most was their sister getting angry. They had agreed last night that they must behave themselves and be quiet on the way back to Beijing, and not make a fuss or show off their abilities, or else they would be in for a surprise!
"Yes, yes," the children nodded like chicks pecking at rice.
Think back to a few years ago, when they walked from Beijing to the northern desert, it took them more than three months.
A few years later, the family traveled back to the capital by carriage. They were escorted by imperial guards and protected by the guards of the Protectorate General's Mansion. The journey took nearly ten days.
For the past ten days or so, everyone has been huddled in the carriage. The adults are doing alright, but the restless children are really going stir-crazy.
As they approached Yanta Town and drew ever closer to the capital, their group attracted considerable attention from passersby.
"Just bear with it a little longer, we'll be home soon," Wenwen said.
"I know, I know," came a few weak replies.
......
The capital city, ten miles outside the city walls.
Today, a group of people have gathered at Shili Pavilion.
Wen Qilin, accompanied by a squad of personal guards, eagerly awaited their arrival.
The Ren, Zhou, and Yao families were all present.
"Clatter, clatter, clatter," a fast horse came to a sudden stop not far from Shili Pavilion, the guard on horseback said.
"General, the old master and madam will be here shortly."
A moment later, the neighing of several horses came from ahead, along with the cheers of children.
"Dad, we're back!"
"Uncle/Grandpa, we're back!"
Call!
A sound of horses being reined in rang out, and the horses stopped in front of the Shili Pavilion.
It turned out to be Wenwen and her brother, each leading a child on a galloping horse.
Originally, they planned to run around with the children for the rest of the journey to ease their emotions. However, not long after passing Yanta Town, they encountered several guards sent by Wen Qilin. So, after obtaining permission from the adults, the siblings took their younger siblings and went ahead.
Seeing the children of all ages rushing over, everyone in Shili Pavilion came out to greet them.
The Zhou family's grandparents and the Yao family's grandparents were especially excited, their eyes constantly searching for their grandchildren among the children.
When they were exiled, the youngest was only three years old. Now, three or four years later, the children are no longer tiny little ones and have grown up quite a bit. The elderly people can hardly believe it.
Wenwen patted Zhou Ruirui, who was sitting in front of her, and said, "Ruirui, have you seen your grandparents? Say hello to them quickly."
As soon as she finished speaking, Zhou Ruirui nimbly jumped up, dismounted steadily, and ran towards her grandparents.
At the same time, Wen Chengbin reminded Yao Xiaomi, "You brat, hurry up and go find your grandparents."
Yao Xiaomi's equally decisive dismounting posture startled the old man for a moment, and after his initial worry and nervousness, he was overjoyed with tears in his eyes.
These children, after a few years apart, have truly impressed their families!
During his exile in the northern desert, he actually learned some skills from his maternal grandparents, and his small body was quite impressive.
The elderly have not seen their grandchildren for several years, so they will definitely shower them with concern and care.
Just as the child and the old man were cuddling, the sound of a horse-drawn carriage came from afar.
As everyone eagerly awaited, the carriage gradually came into view.
After meeting, tears welled up in their eyes, and they wept with joy. Even passersby stopped to watch and discuss the scene.
"Look, General Wen's family has finally returned."
"Truly, those who survive a great calamity are destined for good fortune!"
"You don't even need to tell me that. General Wen and his family are all loyal subjects; they have plenty of good fortune!"
"It's a blessing for us to have General Wen guarding the front lines!"
"..."
Regardless of the sighs and discussions from passersby, the Wen family faced it calmly, getting out of their cars to meet with relatives and friends.
"Father-in-laws, we've finally met!" Wen Yuanqian greeted his relatives.
"My dear in-laws, welcome back to Beijing! We can all get together for a good drink again."
"Alright, let's have a get-together after my in-laws have rested for a few days."
"Ya de, ya de".
The elderly men exchanged knowing smiles.
"Father, it's getting late, let's go into the city first," Wen Qilin reminded the elderly.
After Shili Pavilion, everyone really went back to their own homes and mothers.
Master Zhou and his family of four boarded the carriage at the Zhou residence.
Yao Changhao and his family of five boarded the carriage at the Yao residence.
Wenwen and her younger siblings were sitting in their own carriage, thinking they could finally have some peace and quiet. However, Ren Jinning, who came to greet them, disregarded his family's objections and insisted on squeezing into the Wen family's carriage, claiming that he would accompany his sister for a while longer and get off once they entered the city gate.
Well! Yao Xiaomi and Zhou Ruirui are gone from the carriage, and Ren Jinning has come. Why does it feel so crowded?
Ren Jinning was very outgoing. As soon as she entered the carriage, she beamed with joy, "Sister, brothers, Qing-mei, we meet again, hehehe."
"Let me tell you, a few days ago my uncle led the Northern Desert army into the city, and it was so lively there..."
Thus, Ren Jinning successfully piqued everyone's interest.
Under questioning from several people, Ren Jinning began to recount how the Northern Desert Army entered the city, how lively the scene was, how enthusiastic the people on the streets were, how a group of young ladies from the capital booked all the private rooms of the restaurants facing the street, and how a rain of purses fell from the sky over the capital that day. Afterwards, the streets and alleys of the capital were filled with legends about the heroic deeds of the Northern Desert Army...
Judging from Ren Jinning's descriptive writing, he seemed to be a chatterbox, as the carriages lined up and entered the capital city during his lengthy account.
Logically, the family of the Grand General of the Nation should have been given special privileges to enter the city gates first when returning to the capital. However, Wen Qilin followed the rules and led his family to queue up obediently to enter the city according to the rules for entering the capital.
After entering the city gate, Ren Jinning got out of the car and left a message for everyone saying, "Let's meet again another day."
The streets of the capital city are interconnected. The families initially traveled together along the same road, but when they reached the fork in the road, they truly parted ways and went their separate ways home.
As the sun set, the Wen family finally returned to the gate of their mansion.
As soon as they got off the carriage, they saw people waiting in front of the mansion gate, some unfamiliar and some familiar.
Wenwen looked at the group of maids, and a familiar face came into view.