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The end of September is already late autumn.

Located in the northwest inland, Xianyang and Luoyang have already lost all yellow leaves and all herbs. The mountains and rivers on both sides of the Huanghuai River are all withered and yellow, with only the green pines and cypresses on the towering Taiyi Mountains, which look particularly fascinating in the clear sunshine.

The Oriental Road is still the main artery of communication between the Central Plains that connects thousands of miles east and west. The entire Oriental Road is full of traffic, and the coming and going business trips and goods are intertwined into a busy scene that lasts thousands of miles long.

In the midst of this busy journey, a long and luxurious carriage came from the south and turned to the east road in Luoyang under the escort of hundreds of guards and soldiers, and then passed by Taoyuan, Lingbao, Huayin, and Weinan to Xianyang amid the attention and cheers. The carriages and horses were escorted by the blue flags of the Qinghe Marquis' Mansion. The guards in front of them held the waist signs of the Taishi Mansion. The carriages and horses along the way retreated and made courtesy on both sides.

This is when the two marquises of the Qinghe Marquis' Mansion returned home. Although they did not show the ceremonial guards of the Grand Tutor's Mansion, the officials, wealthy merchants and gentry along the way had already greeted the roadside when they heard the news, and gave gifts to the two marquises and several female princes to express their closeness. So they set off from Wuzhong to Xianyang. There were more than ten more carriages in the convoy, which were piled with various gifts given by the people along the way. They were full of food, drink, clothing, and use a wide range of gold, silver and jewelry.

As the saying goes, the feeling of being close to home is even more timid. It is getting closer to Xianyang, and more and more Guanzhong accents are heard. On the most luxurious and spacious four-wheeled carriage in the middle of the convoy, Ying Shiman and Meng Wan, the four concubines in spring, summer, autumn and winter, and three daughters are all lying on the window, looking through the glass window at the familiar Guanzhong scenery outside the window, feeling both excited and worried.

"I wonder where my husband is now?" Ying Shiman said worriedly with her beautiful eyes, looking at the palace communities getting closer and closer and the high lightning rods above Cuju Square.

"Based on time, it should be almost time to Langya!" Meng Wan took her eyes away from the car window and sat down.

"Don't worry, two ladies, with the eldest lady and the guards, the marquis will definitely be very safe!"

"Yes, yes, madam, don't worry. It took me more than a month on my way back this time, and I have to rest for a few days after I get home!"

"That's right, if the two ladies are so worried that they lose weight and get sick, the Marquis will definitely punish us when they come back!"

Spring, summer, autumn and winter, hurry up and comfort me with all my mouth.

"You are just rude. Although you are tired this time, it is the happiest time. Not only did you not lose weight, I also weighed several pounds and continued to gain weight. I was afraid that my husband would not be happy when he came back!" Ying Shiman also withdrew her eyes from the window and said with a smile.

"It's better to be fatter. The Marquis said that he likes slightly fat women, so that he can have plump beauty. The figure and appearance of Sister Caiying are the most favored. Every time the Marquis sees Sister Caiying, he can't let go of her!" Qiuxiang said with a little sadness while holding Yanxia.

"Caiying and Caiwei's figures are naturally the best in the world. I can't catch up, so I'd better be a little thinner..."

"Madam, Caiying and Caiwei are here to greet each other. We have arrived at the Weihe Bridge!" Just as the women in the car were talking about their figures and appearances, the guard leader came to the window to report.

"After leaving for several months, I really miss Caiying Caiwei's two sisters. I don't know what the situation is at home. I told you to speed up and don't let the two sisters wait for a long time!" Meng Wan ordered.

"Snap forward!" As the guards shouted loudly, the speed of the convoy instantly accelerated a lot. When the people on both sides of the road saw such a huge convoy of Qinghe Marquis' Mansion, they thought that Qinghe Marquis had returned to the capital, so when they cheered loudly, the news spread quickly. So when the convoy had just crossed the Weihe Bridge, the road was already filled with people coming to greet them, and countless people who heard the news came out one after another, and came to greet Qinghe Marquis who had been away from the capital with joy.

Without Qinghe Hou, Xianyang is like a young man who suddenly lost his playmate. He has become a little depressed in the past few months. From the emperor to the civilians, he always feels that he is missing something and can't help himself in anything he does.

In the past, when Qinghe Hou was there, no matter where he was, he would always bring some fresh topics to the court and the people every now and then, bringing a new memorial, implementing a new reform, making a good dish, telling a good story, singing a new song, making a new poem, inventing a new game, and making a new toy for his daughter. As the top star in Xianyang and even the Qin Dynasty, Qinghe Hou would arouse heated discussions among the people, and fans were everywhere in every corner of the court.

The topic that the people talk most every day is that Qinghe Hou went to the South Gate, Qinghe Hou went to the construction site, Qinghe Hou went to Quyuan, Qinghe Hou went to the factory, Qinghe Hou went to gambling, Qinghe Hou went to pick up girls...

I am used to the beautiful days where Qinghe Hou is everywhere, so since Qinghe Hou ran away from home with a group of wives, the people of Xianyang feel like a little resentful woman who has been suddenly abandoned, and their hearts are empty and there is no place to rest.

Therefore, in the past few months, everything seems to be in order. The sun rises as usual, the buses are still running, the officials are still going to court, and the construction site is still rushing to work. But everyone knows that Xianyang without Qinghe Hou is incomplete and unhappy. Even the emperor has not left the palace for many months. He heard that he is depressed and happy every day in the palace. He even threw chopsticks a few days ago, saying that the abalone is not delicious and he wants to eat the sauce clams and Yangzhou fried rice made by Qinghe Hou...

"Report~~Your Majesty, the Grand Master is back!"

An imperial guard hurried outside Zichen Hall to report.

The First Emperor, who was discussing the continued promotion of the military reform in Zichen Palace with Feng Quji, Wei Liao, Meng Yi and other important officials, was overjoyed when he heard this. He stood up with a very surprised smile on his usual majestic face. He waved his sleeves and laughed and said, "Okay, it's fine if the Grand Master comes back..."

"Report~~"

In an instant, another imperial guard rushed over with twisted cheeks and knelt down on one knee outside Zichen Hall to report: "Your Majesty, the Grand Master has not returned to the capital, only the two ladies have come back!"

Ga! The laughter of the First Emperor stopped abruptly, and the happy smile disappeared instantly.

"Your Majesty, forgive me... I'm sorry for my crime... I don't know that I've only returned two ladies..." The first imperial guard who ran in to announce the good news was instantly scared and his face turned pale, kneeling in front of the door and his teeth were knocking and banging.

"Oh, you guys go back!" Emperor First Emperor did not blame him, and sighed and waved his hand and sat down.

Looking at the emperor's instantaneous changes in joy and sorrow, Feng Quji Mengyi and Wei Liao looked at each other and their faces twitched slightly.

"Your Majesty, since the two marquises have returned, I think the marquis of Qinghe is almost back!"

"What Feng Xiang said is that when the Marquis of Qinghe left Beijing, he would have to return to Beijing at the shortest time, at two or three months, and at half a year, at the longest time, and the Marquis of Qinghe would have returned at the latest by the end of October. Your Majesty does not need to worry too much. The reform of the military system of the Northern Army and the Northwest counties cannot be delayed. It is best to speed up the completion before the cold winter comes!"

"Your Majesty, Feng Xiang and Wei Wei's War Department's statement is reasonable. The military system reform has been launched and the effect has been revealed. Please step up the implementation. Some of the details may still need to be considered, but they have nothing to do with the overall situation. You can wait until the Hou Qinghe returns before making modifications!"

The three big bosses persuaded each other, asking the emperor to consider his longing for Qinghe Hou after the national event.

"I'll give up today. I'm short of it. Let's step back first!" The First Emperor did not give face at all. He was obviously in a bad mood and didn't want to discuss state affairs.

"I'm going to leave!" Feng Quji, Meng Yi and Wei Liao could only bow together and then withdraw from Zichen Palace. After leaving the palace, the three of them stared at each other and left in a car.

It was obviously the day when Qinghe Hou was gone, and they couldn't compete for favor.

"I finally got home, Xianyang is still dry!"

With the welcome of Fan Caiying and Fan Caiwei, Meng Wan, Ying Shiman and other people finally returned to their homes after five months of separation. Looking at the familiar yard, they felt the slightly cold and dry autumn wind and the extremely lofty blue sky. Everyone felt a long-lost comfort and happiness.

"Report to the third lady, Doctor Meng sent his servants to send a letter!"

Just as Ying Shiman and Meng Wan and others were just washing and changing clothes, and were wiping their wet hair and talking about some of their experiences along the way with Fan Caiying and Fan Caiwei and others, a guard and manager came to report.

"Dad is so anxious every time. Before I can sit down and rest..." Meng Wan took the letter and opened it for a few glances, then stood up with laughter and cry, and ordered the servants to prepare carriages and gifts.

"What does Doctor Meng's letter write? Why is Wan Niang so anxious to go out?" Ying Shiman took the letter curiously, glanced at it for a few times and said with a laugh and crying, "It seems that Doctor Meng is eager to miss his daughter and wants to meet you, his daughter soon!"

"Dad! Dad doesn't miss me. My mother thinks I'm almost the same. After leaving for several months, I really miss my mother and sister-in-law a little. My sister is resting at home, so I'll go back to my parents' house first!" Meng Wan stood up and took a few close maids out.

"Wan Niang is waiting for me. I originally wanted to go to the palace to pay homage to my father and mother tomorrow. It seems that I will change it today. Let's go to the city together!" Ying Shiman put down the letter and also instructed the servants to prepare carriages and gifts.
Chapter completed!