The Pretty Wife of General Jinxiu Huanian

Chapter 47 The teacher returns to the court

The streets of the capital were bustling with people crowded together, shoulders touching shoulders.

"I heard that the prince is returning to the capital today!" a man in coarse clothes shouted at the top of his voice.

"That's right, Your Highness won a great victory in this expedition. He is truly a great hero of our country!"

The woman selling vegetables nearby also joined in the conversation, her face beaming with joy.

People were talking excitedly, their eyes sparkling with anticipation.

At the gate of the mansion, Yunxi stood gracefully in a light blue dress. Her brows were slightly furrowed, her eyes filled with anxiety and joy. Her hands tightly grasped a handkerchief, and she leaned forward from time to time.

"Miss, don't worry, the prince will be here soon." The maid Xiao Cui said softly, reaching out to support Yunxi.

Yunxi bit her lip, shook her head slightly, and said, "How can I not be anxious? It's been so long since I last saw the prince."

As he spoke, his eyes were still fixed on the end of the street, and he stamped his feet unconsciously.

At this time, a vendor selling candied haws came over and said with a smile, "Miss, you look so anxious, are you waiting for the prince?"

Yunxi rolled her eyes at him and said unhappily, "Why are you so talkative!"

The peddler felt disappointed, shrank his neck, and quickly walked away.

Someone in the crowd shouted, "Look, there seems to be some movement!"

When Yunxi heard this, her heart rose to her throat and her neck stretched even longer.

At this moment, the clear sound of horse hooves could be heard in the distance, and flags began to flutter. The prince rode a tall white horse, majestically walking at the front of the team.

He was dressed in silver armor that gleamed in the sunlight. The prince had a triumphant smile on his face, a smile as warm as a spring breeze, but a hint of fatigue lingered in his eyes.

In the distance, the sound of horse hooves approached, and flags fluttered. The prince rode a tall white horse, walking at the front of the team with heroic spirit.

He had a victorious smile on his face, but a hint of fatigue in his eyes.

"The prince is back!" Cheers broke out in the crowd.

The streets and alleys were crowded with people, all craning their necks and standing on tiptoe, vying for a glimpse of the prince.

The prince rode on his tall white horse, his posture upright, like a vigorous pine tree. His eyebrows were sharp, his eyes were piercing, and his face was as strong as a knife, revealing an awe-inspiring majesty.

The silver armor on his body sparkled in the sunlight, like a god descending from heaven.

The prince saw Yunxi at the door of the marquis' mansion at a glance, and a hint of tenderness that was difficult for others to detect flashed in his usually cold eyes.

"Stop!" The prince gave an order, and the voice was as loud as a bell, making the ears of the people around him buzz.

The team stopped immediately, well-trained and without any disorder.

The prince dismounted his horse with a swift, clean motion, without a trace of hesitation. He took long, hurried steps towards Yunxi, each step filled with eagerness.

"Yunxi." The prince called softly, his voice full of affection and longing.

Yunxi's eyes suddenly turned red, tears welling up in them. She bit her lip, trying hard not to let the tears fall, "Prince, you are finally back."

As he spoke, his voice trembled a little.

The prince stretched out his big, generous hand, held Yunxi's hand tightly, and said softly, "I'm sorry for making you worry."

At this moment, the wife of the Marquis twisted her fat body, with a sickening smile on her face, and came out trotting, followed by the Marquis's daughter.

As the Marquis's wife ran, she wiped the sweat from her forehead with a handkerchief, muttering, "Oh my, the prince is finally back."

The eldest daughter twisted her waist, took small steps, and said in a sweet voice, "Congratulations, Your Highness." The voice was so coquettish that it gave people goose bumps.

The prince just nodded lightly, without even glancing at them. His gaze was always on Yunxi, as if Yunxi was the only one in the world who could catch his eye.

"Let's go back to the mansion." The prince took Yunxi's hand and strode into the mansion. His steps were firm and powerful. Yunxi was pulled by him and had to jog to keep up.

Inside the Marquis's residence, lights and decorations were festooned, and a celebration banquet had already been prepared. The banquet featured a wide variety of delicacies, including mountain and sea delicacies, fine wines, and delicious food.

"Your Highness, please take a seat." The wife of the Marquis said attentively, the smile on her face almost frozen.

The prince and Yunxi sat down, and the others followed suit.

"We were able to return victorious this time thanks to the bravery and fearlessness of our soldiers." The prince raised his wine glass and said solemnly.

"Your Highness is too modest. Your wise command is the key." The wife of the Marquis said hurriedly, her eyes fixed on the prince, hoping that he would look at her more.

Yunxi sat next to the prince with a happy smile on her face. She picked up some food for him from time to time, and he always took it with a smile.

The legitimate daughter was jealous to death when she saw the affection between the prince and Yunxi, but she had to put on a happy look on her face. Her expression was so awkward.

The other people in the Marquis' Mansion also raised their glasses and toasted the prince, saying a lot of flattering words.

The prince accepted everything and drank one cup after another, his face flushed.

At the banquet, everyone was laughing and the atmosphere was warm.

Suddenly, the eunuchs from the palace came.

The eunuch trotted along, panting, and when he reached the prince, he called out in a shrill voice, "Prince, the Emperor invites you."

The sound was thin and shrill, like a rooster with its neck strangled.

The prince frowned, then stood up, straightened his clothes, and said, "I will go to the palace now."

When Yunxi heard this, worry immediately appeared on her face. Her beautiful eyebrows were tightly knitted. She reached out to grab the prince's sleeve, bit her lip, and said, "Prince, this..." The prince turned his head to look at her, patted her hand, and said with a firm look in his eyes, "Don't worry."

After saying this, he hurriedly followed the eunuch away.

The prince followed the eunuch and quickly arrived at the Golden Palace.

The emperor sat high on the dragon throne, his face full of smiles. That smile was like a blooming steamed bun, full of joy.

"My dear minister, you have made an invaluable contribution to this expedition." The emperor said loudly, his voice echoing in the empty hall.

The prince immediately knelt down and saluted, touching his forehead to the ground, and replied respectfully: "It is my duty to share the emperor's worries."

The emperor laughed so hard that the pillars in the hall seemed to tremble slightly. "I will reward you greatly."

Then, the emperor waved his hand, and the eunuchs beside him came in one after another, carrying boxes of gold, silver and treasures, as well as the deeds that stated fertile land and beautiful houses.

The prince kowtowed again to express his gratitude, and then slowly walked out of the Golden Palace.

When she returned to the mansion, Yunxi was already waiting at the door. As soon as she saw the prince, she hurried to greet him, her steps hurried, her skirt flying.

"Your Highness, what does the Emperor say?" Yunxi asked impatiently, staring at the prince with eyes full of concern.

The prince smiled slightly, revealing a row of white, neat teeth, and said, "The emperor commended me."

When Yunxi heard this, her heart finally settled down. She breathed a long sigh of relief and said, "That's good."

At night, the moon hung high in the sky, casting a silvery glow. The prince and Yunxi sat in the courtyard, a gentle breeze blowing through, bringing with it the fragrance of flowers.

"How have you been in the Marquis' Mansion these days?" The prince turned his head and looked at Yunxi, his eyes so gentle that they could drip tears.

Yunxi nodded, the corners of her mouth raised, and she said, "Everything is fine. I just look forward to the prince's return every day."

The prince's heart warmed when he heard this. He stretched out his arms and embraced Yunxi in his arms, holding her tightly, as if to rub her into his body, and said, "From now on, we will never be separated again."