Chapter 30 Picking up the Wife

Watching the father and daughter playfully, Madam Du had long been accustomed to it.

Strangely enough, the two daughters were raised in the same way, the older one was surprisingly well-behaved, and the younger one was cunning and hard to beat.

He shook his head helplessly, smiling dotingly.

He Shilin was obviously not used to his wife's sister's behavior.

Du Jingxiang looked at his wife strangely, and also looked helpless.

He whispered to him.

"I'll tell you when I get back later."

"Yeah."

He Shilin agreed in a low voice, thinking that it was better to have a temperament like his wife.

I don't know if the brother-in-law in the Duke's Mansion can stand the eccentricity of his wife's sister.

With Master Du and Du Jingyi around, the family will never have a dull moment.

Talking and laughing, it was time for dinner.

The family finally had a reunion dinner in harmony.

During the meal, for a moment, Du Jingyi felt that if she really wanted to reunite, then she was still missing her husband Shang Ji.

But then she thought, it would be better for him not to come.

Otherwise, the family would be trembling with fear during the meal, and it would be quite restrained and meaningless.

Sitting on the left and right of the table were Du Jingyi's favorite people, and they were eating the dishes she loved on weekdays.

So, she let down all her guard at this moment.

From the dignified and dignified young lady in the high-door courtyard of the Duke's Mansion, she became the unrestrained little girl of the Du family.

Even her smile was more from the heart.

The moon was bright and the stars were sparse.

A breeze came, and it gradually became cooler.

The streets that were still bustling during the day seemed a little empty at this moment.

There was a curfew in Sui'an City.

Naturally, ordinary people would not go out at will at that time.

Unless there was a special festival.

For example, the Lantern Festival, the Qixi Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival in August, and the seven-day party of the National Dynasty.

The sound of horse hooves and wheels rolling over bluestone slabs intertwined with each other.

It was particularly clear in the quiet night.

A group of people walked among them, and the soldiers under curfew also saluted and didn't think about anything else.

Because the leader was Shang Ji who was riding on the way to pick up Du Jingyi back to the mansion.

And he was listening to Luo Yuan reporting to him about the big and small matters during his absence from Cezhou.

Since Cezhou signed the "Ce Yan Alliance", the people have lived and worked in peace and contentment.

Although it has not yet returned to the prosperous business scene of the past, at least everyone can live a life not affected by war.

Therefore, Shang Ji felt that if he gave it more time, Cezhou would definitely be able to recover.

The tranquility and comfort of Sui'an City are not comparable to Cezhou.

But for him, Cezhou is where his heart is.

So, he thought that after everything in Sui'an City was arranged properly, he still wanted to ask His Majesty for permission to return to Cezhou.

There were many of his memories and past events there, as well as responsibilities that he could not let go of.

The moonlight sprinkled on the relatively flat road, reflecting a series of light and shadows.

For some reason, Shang Ji thought of someone.

That was his little wife Du Jingyi.

When they first met, it was also such a good moonlight.

Thinking about it, the horse came to the door of the Du family.

With a "whoosh", the horse stopped in response.

The strict rules in the army can be seen from the obedience of a mere horse.

Looking at the brightly lit Du family, for a moment, Shang Ji seemed to remember that when he went home in the past, his home was also so warm and comfortable.

The warmth that had not yet risen between his eyebrows was soon swallowed up by the night.

Some of the excitement is not suitable for him now.

"Knock on the door."

"Yes."

Shang Ji's voice was a little cold, and his personal attendant Luo Yuan immediately stepped forward to knock.

He was strong, and the door opened in a few knocks.

Seeing that the person coming was Shang Ji, the servant guarding the door immediately ran out and said.

"My humble servant greets the second uncle. The master said that if you come, please come in."

"Yes."

Shang Ji jumped on his horse, then threw the whip to Luo Yuan beside him and ordered.

"Wait well, I will go in to pick up the lady."

"Yes."

Under the moonlight, the servant looked at the twenty or so guards.

Each of them had a serious expression and stood straight like a strong pine tree.

He was a little scared, so he retreated to his small door-guarding hut and continued to lie down.

Since Shang Ji entered the door, servants have been welcoming him all the way.

Although he has only been here once, he has a good memory.

After a while, he arrived in front of Mingse Courtyard.

There were still some laughter and joy inside. Shang Ji relaxed his solemnity and walked straight in.

The guard in the yard saw the person coming, and naturally bowed and shouted to the inside.

"Master, Madam, the second uncle is here."

The family was talking about interesting things in the past years when they heard this.

Mr. Du and Madam Du stood up and said to the outside.

"Please come in."

As soon as the voice fell, Shang Ji walked in.

He was already tall and strong, and now he came in the moonlight, looking like a god descending, exuding a sense of inviolability.

After returning to the door in the morning, Mr. Du and Madam Du had some resistance to their second uncle.

This was the first time Du Jingxiang and He Shilin met their brother-in-law.

I really didn't expect him to be so "tall and strong".

Shang Ji took a quick look when he entered the house. When he saw two more people in the house, his eyes were calm.

He had learned a little about the Du family's affairs in the past few days.

The person in front of him must be Du Jingyi's sister who had been married for several years.

It was unusual for her to come back with her brother-in-law and pregnant.

However, he was not a talkative person.

Therefore, he clasped his fists and said to the Du couple.

"My son-in-law greets my father-in-law and mother-in-law."

"Well, the second uncle-in-law came at the right time. This is the eldest daughter who married out and brought her husband back to see us old couple."

Hearing Mrs. Du's introduction, Shang Ji also said half sideways.

"Hello, sister, hello, brother-in-law."

The highest official that Du Jingxiang and his wife had seen before was the governor of Pingzhou.

He was still a civil servant, an old man in his seventies.

It was the first time they had seen someone like their brother-in-law who became a general of the cavalry at such a young age.

It's normal to be a little reserved.

He Shilin also bowed and clasped his hands in response.

"You're too polite, General."

Du Jingxiang next to him also slightly bent his legs to return the greeting, but he was not as relaxed as before.

Du Jingyi could see the tension of his sister and brother-in-law, and he didn't want them to be under this pressure all the time.

So he stood up and said to the Du couple.

"Dad, mother, then I will go back with the general first, and come back to see you two another day."

Mr. Du and Mrs. Du nodded, but didn't say much.

The Duke's Mansion is of high status, and it is unknown when they will meet next time.