ang in the east room, while Li Laoer and Ye Gongzi, along with their brothers Jia Ren and Jia Yi, sat in the main hall. 。Tao Hongying cooked four dishes. She steamed pork and cabbage dumplings, and se...Jaya had just washed his face and called for his soldiers to cook two large bowls of noodles.

Last time my uncle came over, my sister gave him two jars of shiitake mushroom and pork sauce. When the weather is hot and I don't feel like eating, I just cook some noodles with hot water.

The plain noodles topped with meat sauce, sprinkled with cucumber ribbons and a touch of chopped scallions, are simply delicious!

If he ignored the heavy smell of the sea in the air, he could even fool himself into thinking that he was sitting under his own porch right now, listening to Grandma scolding, his little sister hiding behind Grandma making faces, and Aunt Four yelling at him to eat slowly because there was still plenty left in the pot...

Unfortunately, Liu Yang rushed in before I could finish half of it.

Jiayì pointed to another bowl and said, "Don't say I'm eating alone, I brought you a bowl too."

Liu Yang hesitated for a moment, then said: "Jia Yi, something seems to have happened at home."

"A merchant from the north brought some news. The Yue family heard about it and specially sent someone to tell me."

"What news" Jia Yi immediately put down his bowl of noodles and stood up.

Liu Yang didn't dare to hide it either, “According to merchants coming from the north, there was a rumor in Xindu that our young mistress had great fortune, and then the young mistress fell ill.”

"There was a reward of one thousand taels offered in the family's home in Xindu to find a doctor, but no doctor could tell what illness the county princess had. Later, the emperor bestowed a ginseng root and prescribed medicine for the county princess with it.

"

But those merchants who traveled south to this place, they never heard of the ending…

Jia Yi's face turned cold, and he immediately grasped the key point: "That is to say, no one knows if Fu Niuer has fully recovered now"

"Yeah," Liu Yang nodded, "Counting the days, it should have been over half a month ago."

Having said that, he was afraid that Jiayi would be anxious, so he persuaded her again: “However, don’t worry, Miss Jun is usually very lucky, and there is also a divine doctor in the village. No matter what, nothing will happen.”

Jia Yi, however, raised his foot and walked away, "I'm going back to Xindu!"

"Hey, wait for me! I'll go back with you!" Liu Yang hurried after him.

The Hai Lan army had long defended Quanzhou, safeguarding the peace of the coastal region.

But Tianwu didn't value the navy, and the court allocated limited money and grain.

It is the Navy that needs to build, maintain and repair ships, which are all huge expenses.

Under duress, the Hailan army also secretly skirted the rules.

For example, when conducting patrols at sea, they may also engage in fishing activities.

For example, escorting merchant ships, ensuring their safety over the 300 miles between the sea route and the river.

In a nutshell, the Hai Lan army won't let go of any opportunity to make money.

For this, General Tang of the Hai Lan army spared no effort. Now fifty years old, his hair has already turned completely white.

But years of military service instilled in the old general a righteous spirit. His eyes were sharp and his bearing was imposing, showing no signs of age.

Hearing that Jiayi and Liu Yang had requested an audience, the old general rarely showed a smile. A personal guard on his side said, "These two boys wouldn't know they were going to Beijing to offer captives and come begging for mercy, would they"

"Come to think of it, they haven't been home for two years. It would be good to go back with them."

The personal guardsman laughed and said, “General Li and General Liu are both accomplished at a young age. Their families must be very proud of them.”

Although they were far from home, their family kept sending them supplies constantly. Everyone else was envious, their eyes turning red with jealousy.

And Li's fleet came and went frequently, and they also set up a manor house and shops here, leaving people to look after them.

"Even on ordinary days, there are many people coming and going. In fact, I'm probably better taken care of than my own brothers who live nearby."

General Tang nodded.

He also knew about the Li family, otherwise he wouldn't have proactively invited the two boys into the HaiLan Army and protected them all the way to where they are now.

Of course, with their abilities, the two boys would have made it on their own eventually without his protection.

But those petty squabbles and office politics will also wear them down, slowing their progress in climbing the corporate ladder.

Jīyì and Liú Yáng entered the door and paid their respects.

Before General Tang could ask, Jia Yi came straight to the point and said: "General, I just heard from a traveling merchant that my younger sister is seriously ill, and her life hangs in the balance.

“I want to return to Xindu immediately. I hope the general will allow it!”

Liu Yang also chimed in, "General, I'd like to go back too. I've found a suitable match here and need to report it to my parents before returning to get married."

General Tang was taken aback. News from the new capital was handled by his son, and he hadn't been paying much attention lately.

Unexpectedly, something major happened to the Li family again.

He thought for a moment and said, "You captured the Japanese pirate general earlier, which is a great achievement. The army decided to enter Beijing with the captured prisoners, and originally planned for you to accompany us."

"Since you're all in such a hurry, why don't you go back a few days early You can act as a vanguard for the army."

"I will give you a ship, with two hundred people on board. All the necessary official documents and tokens are ready. You can set sail at any time."

"Thank you, General!"

Jia Yi and Liu Yang did not expect it to go so smoothly, they were both happy and quickly thanked each other.

General Tang immediately called the clerk in and, after a few moments, had everything ready.

Jiayi and Liu Yang each selected one hundred personal soldiers, made arrangements for minor matters, and set off overnight.

It's just that some people know about it, but they don't really think much of it.

After all, presenting captives to the capital was a major event, so it's normal to travel in batches.

As both Yi and Liu Yang are natives of Xin Du, they could be considered locals. With them going back ahead of time, things would definitely be arranged more smoothly...

The Li family had no idea that Jiayi and Liu Yang were racing back home day and night because of an outdated piece of news.

That day, the academy was closed for three days due to renovations. Li Ge'er seized the opportunity to return home and stay for a while.

It so happens that several renowned scholars and literati in the city are hosting a poetry meeting, having borrowed some famous flowers from Baihuayuan Garden. They have also made every effort to invite your brothers to participate.

The original exam, scheduled for late autumn, was postponed to spring next year due to some issues and the court's delay.

Even a person as steady and calm as Jiaren can feel restless.

So, he decided to take his brothers out for a change of scenery.

Lu Zonghe and Jia Xu naturally also received invitations, even Guo Wenhao, Liu's Zhimin and Xiujie were all going to the poetry meeting.

It just so happens that their brothers could get together too.

On this day, Jia Ren brought his attendants, Li Ge'er and Mao Ge'er, by carriage. They were accompanied by their servants, while Zheng Sanjiang rode a horse to catch up.

Four veteran horsemen followed closely behind, ready to provide support at any moment.

That's because Old Lady Li was a bit worried, but seeing the current situation, she felt relieved.

Although the Wu family is poised to strike at any moment, one cannot be too careful.

Moreover, the boys stay at home avoiding trouble, easily becoming timid and cowardly.

Jia Yin stood beside her grandmother, looking pitifully at the carriage as it drove away. Her big eyes were filled with envy.

Li Laotai turned back and saw her, immediately grabbing her granddaughter's hand tightly, fearing that if she wasn't careful, her granddaughter would disappear.

"My dear child, grandma is getting old and can't do much work anymore. Winter is coming soon. Shouldn't we take out the furs from the storeroom and have them organized

Earlier, when Mrs. Cao brought over the recipe for milk cakes and so many gifts, she said your mother kept half and gave the rest to the public treasury.

"Today you help Grandma tidy up, and we'll also look for a suitable one to make a new cloak for the family."her little head and hugged her grandmother’s neck, also protesting 。Since last night, Grandma has been talking about Uncle all the time. Every three sentences she says are about him, and she wants to...