novelaction Chapter 138 This is my uncle!
Chapter 138 This is my uncle!
Han personally led Zong Yanli to the courtyard. Every flower and grass in that carefully decorated courtyard was planted by Han.
Zong Yanli couldn't help feeling dazed when she stepped into the familiar courtyard again. She looked up at the lush flowers and plants in the flowerbed, and suddenly thought of her previous life when she heard the sad news of her mother's death and hurried home only to see the desolation of the courtyard.
"This yard is big. You always get up early in the morning to practice martial arts, so this piece of land will be convenient for you to practice martial arts." Han stood beside Zong Yanli and said in a low voice with pity in her eyes.
"My mother is very thoughtful. I like the layout of this yard." Zong Yanli suppressed the bitterness in his heart and turned around to express his love without hesitation.
Han felt relieved upon hearing this, and with a smile on her face she led Zong Yanli into the house.
The furnishings in the room were simple and elegant, with a knife rack hanging on the wall. Zong Yanli saw some weapons hanging on the wall. These were all used by her for practicing martial arts when she was young, and there was even the wooden horse knife that had been wiped clean.
Zong Yanli couldn't help but walk over and pick it up to fiddle with it. Han pursed her lips and smiled and said, "You have been strong since you were young. These little things don't take up much space, so I moved them all here for you."
Zong Yanli smiled, turned around and placed the helmet and visor in his arms on the table.
"You have a good rest. I'll go see if the meal is ready in the kitchen." Han said and turned to leave.
"Mother." Zong Yanli called her and said, "Ayin said that mother is still sick and has not recovered from her cough for a long time?"
"This girl..." Han was a little helpless. Looking at Zong Yanli's slightly serious expression, she couldn't help but say, "She has a cough, and it doesn't seem to be cured, but it's not a big deal. Look, I'm fine, aren't I?"
"Chronic diseases must be taken seriously." Zong Yanli was extremely serious. He pondered for a while and said, "Tomorrow I will ask the emperor to allow the imperial physician to come and treat my mother."
Han was a little surprised when she heard this, but she said helplessly: "How dare you alarm the emperor with such a small matter?"
Zong Yanli, however, had a resolute look on her face: "You are my mother, your health is not a trivial matter."
Zong Yanli was obviously not someone who could be easily persuaded. He lowered his eyes slightly and said, "Could you please help me take off my armor, mother?"
Han walked forward, slightly raised her head and looked at Zong Yanli, looking at her face, condemning herself countless times. There was no trace of the graceful figure of a woman on her face. Her brows were firm and her eyes were sharp. The heavy military armor fit her body so well.
Han helped Zong Yanli unbuckle his armor, and Zong Yanli took it off neatly, still wearing soft knee pads underneath.
"I'll ask someone to fetch some water." Han glanced at the heavy armor, and the pity in her eyes deepened.
Zong Yanli nodded in agreement and waited for the hot water to be brought before taking a bath.
After taking off the soft armor and robes, the shoulders and waist were clearly visible with obvious indentations from years of wearing heavy armor. When he touched his chest and arms, he could see hideous scars all over. Zong Yanli had long forgotten when these scars on his body were left.
She took the brush and scrubbed the rough soles of her feet. After this wash, the water in the bucket became turbid.
Zong Yanli couldn't bear to watch it any longer, so he asked for another bucket of water and washed it again before he was satisfied.
In the suitcase were clothes that Han had prepared for Zong Yanli long ago. They were all brand new clothes, and it seemed that they were purchased every year according to his age, as if they were always waiting for the day when Zong Yanli would return home.
Zong Yanli squatted beside the suitcase for a long time, finally reached out and picked up a dark blue suit and put it on.
The robe with silver thread patterns made her figure look straight and slender. She wore soft armor inside and brocade clothes outside. With black hair tied up in a crown, Zong Yanliduan looked so heroic and handsome when she walked out of the house.
When Zong Yanli came out, he happened to see Wen Nian coming over. He was wearing a dark suit and standing outside the yard looking a little stiff.
"General." Wen Nian was slightly stunned when he saw Zong Yanli, then he walked forward and bowed.
"Madam said that these are the clothes of the general's fourth uncle..." Wen Nian felt a little embarrassed. Zong Yanli's clothes were too small for him. Finally, Madam Han found Zong Yanfeiyi's old clothes and let Wen Nian change into them temporarily.
"Your clothes are much more suitable than Fourth Uncle's." Zong Yanli raised his lips and smiled. Zong Yan Feiyi looked like a bandit no matter what he wore.
This dress looked particularly noble on Wen Nian. He was tall and had his hair tied up, revealing a sharp eyebrow. He had broad shoulders, a narrow waist and a straight back. When he stood next to Zong Yanli, the two of them strode towards the main hall, attracting countless people's attention on the way.
Most of the people my mother brought to the mansion in the capital were old people from the old house of the Zong Yan family, but she also recruited some new servants.
Although I already knew who the masters of Zong Yan family were, this was the first time I met them.
Zong Yanli had made many contributions in the battles outside. Not to mention the rewards from the emperor that were sent to his house every now and then. As Zong Yanli was successively awarded titles, who in the entire capital didn't know the Zong Yan family?
The servants in the mansion were particularly curious about this young general who had been fighting outside. Now that they finally saw his true appearance, they were amazed and vied with each other in talking and praising him. Even the deputy general beside the young general was so handsome!
Zong Yanli had just arrived at the front hall, thinking about taking Wen Nian for a walk, when she saw the servant outside running in hurriedly: "Madam, the young general! The young lady is here with her son-in-law!"
Zong Yanli paused, turned around and walked towards the front door.
From afar, she saw Zong Yanyin who had just walked in. She was wearing a light blue dress and had a bun that was unfamiliar to her. Wei Songhe was leading her in, and behind her were a group of servants and a maid. The maid was holding a child in her arms.
"Brother!" Zong Yanyin saw Zong Yanli standing tall in the yard at a glance. She was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes. She let go of Wei Songhe's hand and ran over while holding up her skirt.
"Slow down, be careful not to fall." Zong Yanli walked forward quickly with open arms, and skillfully caught Zong Yanyin who was rushing towards him.
"Wuuuu, brother, I miss you so much." Zong Yanyin hugged Zong Yanli and sobbed on her chest, feeling happy and aggrieved.
The servants behind Wei Songhe were all stunned, and felt deeply moved when they saw this scene.
They had long known that their lady had a deep relationship with her brother, but this was the first time they had seen that the lady, who was now able to manage the Wei family on her own, acted calmly and measured, and also acted like she was attached to her little daughter.
Wei Songhe stepped forward and bowed respectfully, "Greetings, brother."
Zong Yanli patted Zong Yanyin's back soothingly, held her shoulders and wiped the tears from her face, then turned to look at Wei Songhe and said, "Sir, there's no need to be so polite. Have you taken good care of my sister?"
Wei Songhe was extremely nervous. He glanced at Zong Yanyin hurriedly and said, "How dare I bully Madam..."
"My husband treats me very well." Zong Yanyin was also a little embarrassed, and quickly pulled Zong Yanli's sleeve and said, "I was so happy to see my brother that I couldn't control my tears."
"Brother, this is Yan'er." Zong Yanyin quickly wiped the tears from her face, turned around and took the child from the nanny, and presented it to Zong Yanli like a treasure, saying, "The name my husband gave her is Shi Yan."
Zong Yanli raised her eyebrows and moved closer to take a look. The little guy stared at her curiously with his dark eyes.
Zong Yanyin smiled softly at Wei Shiyan and said, "Yan'er, look, this is your uncle!"
The young baby didn't know what was going on and grabbed Zong Yanyin's collar, babbling.
Zong Yanli smiled and praised, "Looks like you, you will be a beauty when you grow up."
Zong Yanyin also laughed when she heard it. Zong Yanli called everyone into the house. Han also came back at this time and took Wei Shiyan away with great surprise.
"Brother, why did you come back so suddenly?" Zong Yanyin asked after everyone sat down.
"The emperor summoned me urgently, so I didn't have time to inform you." Zong Yanli looked solemn, turned his head slightly to look at Wei Songhe and said, "I am also surprised that the emperor summoned me, but what happened to Prince Xuan?"
"Brother, can you please excuse me for a moment?" Wei Songhe did not nod, but invited Zong Yanli to the side hall. After sending away the outsiders, he said, "The fact that the governor of Changfeng County, whom you told me at the beginning, was treasonous is really too crucial."
"The Imperial Concubine was also secretly investigating Prince Xuan. I borrowed the Imperial Concubine's power and found out a lot of things."
"I just don't know what my brother is planning now?"
Wei Songhe knew that it was impossible that Zong Yanshi had come to where he was today just to keep himself out of trouble and be a general in the outside world.
If this were true, Zong Yanli would not have deployed secretly, and even implicated the imperial concubine...
"Do you know why the emperor summoned me to the capital this time?" Zong Yanli smiled and looked up at Wei Songhe.
"Although I don't know the details, but judging from the current situation, there must be a crown prince." Wei Songhe was a smart man. He could figure out the key with just a little guess. Currently, almost half of the military power in Wu State was in the hands of Zong Yan's family.
If the old emperor wants to appoint a crown prince and support the new emperor to ascend the throne, he must rely on the protection of the Zong Yan family.
Wei Songhe was a little nervous and worried. He looked at Zong Yanli and said, "It is hard to predict the emperor's mind. It is still unknown which prince the emperor will choose. Brother, you must be careful when you return to the capital to see the emperor."
Zong Yanli smiled when he heard Wei Songhe's words. He felt that he liked him a little better. Then he said, "The emperor will summon me again tomorrow and ask me to choose a prince to teach him."
Wei Songhe was shocked when he heard this, and a look of surprise appeared on his face. He swallowed nervously and looked at Zong Yanli and asked carefully: "Brother, do you have a candidate in mind?"
Zong Yanli smiled without answering, but stood up, patted Wei Songhe on the shoulder and said, "Your Highness can be trusted. If anything happens in the capital in the future, we can work together to deal with it, but..."
"You must be on guard against others." Zong Yanli looked solemn and said to Wei Songhe, "People's hearts are fickle, especially when you hold real power."
"Thank you for your advice." Wei Songhe quickly leaned over and responded. Although Zong Yanli did not answer, Wei Songhe already knew the answer.