Chapter 329: Xiaobao Has a Reward

Ma Xin's family was originally in Chang'an.

Originally, when he was in the army, his family stayed in Chang'an.

Later, Ma Mingwen returned to the army, and Ma Xin followed Ma Mingwen again. He fought everywhere.

His family never moved.

Later, Ma Mingwen settled Ma Xin in the mountains, and Ma Xin liked it very much. The mountains were quiet, there was no fighting, no blood, and he slept soundly.

He wanted to bring his family over.

When he wrote a letter, his family gave him various excuses.

Later, he thought that since his children had all started their own families and lived well in Chang'an, it would be fine.

Unexpectedly, when Ma Mingwen was given the title of King of Yue, he received a letter from home saying that Chang'an was in chaos and the whole family had to come over.

Ma Xin was very happy.

He had prepared to welcome his family early, thinking that they might not be used to living in the south, and made many preparations in advance.

He planned to build another yard next to the barracks and live with Doctor Mu's family. He would have a doctor around to take care of minor illnesses and pains, and he would feel at ease.

Then he would open a vegetable garden in front of and behind the house, and plant whatever he wanted. He would also build a bigger yard so that his grandchildren would have room to run around.

He had a good idea, but his family disagreed.

"We have been in the Ma family for several generations. We finally came to you and were granted good status. No one in the family needs to serve others. You have followed the King of Yue since you were a child. You have fought in many battles and are the most trusted person by the King of Yue. Now the smart people are all around the King of Yue and living a good life. But you ran away to the mountains."

"It's okay for you to go alone, but you want to take your whole family with you. Then why did our family come from Chang'an? It's better to stay in Chang'an."

"Yes, Dad. Although Chang'an is a bit chaotic now, it is the imperial capital and its prosperity is unmatched by other state capitals. We came to the King of Yue's territory just to follow him and live a good life. Why should we live in the mountains as a family?"

Ma Xin's wife and children disagreed.

After listening to his wife and son talking, Ma Xin's hope sank little by little.

He was silent and didn't say a word.

At last, he said, "Okay, you have your ideas, and I have things I want to do. I am in the mountains now, and I am also helping the King of Yue. The King of Yue needs it, and the mountain people there also need it."

"Dad, you are old, why don't you stay in the state capital and enjoy your life? The transportation in the mountains is inconvenient, and it is inconvenient to get in and out. And with your relationship with the King of Yue, can you be worse off than others?"

"That's right. My son is right. If you don't think about yourself, you have to think about the children. With you in front of the King of Yue to help the children, isn't it more convenient than others?"

Ma Xin listened silently, and scanned his wife, children, and grandchildren one by one.

The oldest grandson is about ten years old, and the youngest is five or six years old.

What's wrong with the children wanting to live a good life?

What's wrong with him wanting his children and grandchildren around him?

Forget it, let them be.

"Okay, it's up to you. I will recommend you to the King of Yue. If you are really capable, you will naturally be appreciated by the King of Yue without relying on me. I will also go back to my mountain."

"Dad, after saying so much, you still want to go back to the mountain?"

"Yes. I have to go back. There are thousands of people in the mountain waiting for my training. They need me, I can't not go back."

"The King of Yue has so many capable people, so you must go?"

"They are still young and have plenty of opportunities. I am old and don't want to fight for military merits. And they are young people who don't have enough experience like me."

"You old man, don't you think about your children and grandchildren? Aren't your children and grandchildren enjoying the credit you have? You don't think about your children and grandchildren at all now!"

"I am old and I am not energetic. What kind of life do you want to live, just earn it yourself, and live the life you have the ability to live."

Ma Xin ignored his family calling him and slowly walked out of the house.

Walking into the spacious garden of the King of Yue with lush flowers and plants, he felt a chill in his chest.

When he was young, he fought in many battles, leaving his wife and children at home. Now his children don't listen to him.

He is alone and old, which is his own fault.

"Master."

Ma Xin put away his emotions and looked at the voice.

"It's Qingyang. Why are you here alone?"

"My sister is discussing something with the King of Yue, and Xiaobao was taken away by Aunt Cui. I came to the garden for a walk."

"Are the flowers and plants in this garden beautiful?" Ma Xin calmed down and looked at the flowers and plants with Qingyang.

Qing Yang nodded as he looked at it: "It's beautiful. But I still like the mountains, where the trees are towering into the sky and lush and green, which looks better than those artificially cultivated ones. The flowers and trees in the mountains are more comfortable to look at."

Ma Xin looked at him and smiled: "Master also likes to look at the trees in the mountains. Even in the cracks of the rocks, they can grow into towering trees."

Qing Yang saw that he was in a bad mood, thought for a while, and said: "Master, are you in a bad mood?"

Ma Xin was stunned and looked at him: "A little bit."

"Is it that Master's wife and others don't want to go to the mountains with Master?"

"Yes. They don't want to go." After saying that, he took a step forward.

Qing Yang was behind him, looking at his slightly lonely back, feeling a little uncomfortable.

Took two steps forward and walked in front of him: "Master, I will always be with you. My second sister said that once a teacher, a father for life. In the future, I will accompany you, talk to you, and not let you be lonely. In the future, I will take care of you in your old age and see you to the end."

After listening, Ma Xin looked at him blankly.

The eyes suddenly felt hot, and he stretched out his big hand to rub his head: "Okay. You will be with Master in the future."

Ma Xin was quite emotional.

This is a simple child, a child with a pure heart.

Ma Xin was very comforted.

Qing Yang didn't want him to be sad, so he advised: "Master, my father has us by his side, and he often thinks of the people and things in his hometown. Master's wife and others can't get used to the mountains, so let them live in the state capital. If you miss them in the future, I will often accompany you to see them."

"Okay, okay. Let them live in the state capital. Master still lives in the mountains."

"Master, don't worry, I will always be with you."

"Okay. Master is not alone. You are with you."

The two were talking in the garden, and Xiaobao ran over with something in his hands.

"Grandpa Ma, uncle, Grandpa Ma, uncle!"

Ma Xin smiled immediately.

"Hey, we're here."

"Grandpa Ma!"

"Hey." Ma Xin walked over to him and leaned over: "What are you holding?"

"It's a five-blessing cake! Grandmother Cui asked someone to make it for Xiaobao. It's delicious! There are five kinds of delicious fillings inside! Xiaobao gave it to you and uncle to eat. Let's see if you can taste what's inside?"

"You gave it to grandpa? So good."

Xiaobao looked up: "Xiaobao is the best."

"Yes, Xiaobao is the best."

After praising him, Ma Xin took a round cake from him and looked at it: "Grandpa has eaten this five-blessing cake."

"Has Grandpa Ma eaten it?" Xiaobao was a little disappointed. He thought Grandpa Ma had never eaten it.

But he quickly realized: "There are differences between five-blessing cakes. The cakes made by my mother are different from those made by others. Maybe the fillings inside are also different from others."

"Yes, Xiaobao is right. Then grandpa will try it."

"Uncle, here. Uncle also said what is inside. If you are right, there will be a reward."

Qingyang answered and asked: "What is the reward?"