Chapter 719 - 492: Liu Qingxuan

Chapter 719: Chapter 492: Liu Qingxuan

"Lord and Madam, you have finally arrived. We guessed you might come today."

It was Commander Zhou who welcomed them; they hadn’t seen each other for nearly a year, yet his warmth hadn’t changed. He promptly greeted the young masters and misses.

Liu Ze and Xiaoxue were with them. It wasn’t surprising, as Liu Ze, having been raised in the Jiang household from a young age, was known to have poor health.

Due to this, after passing the Scholar examination, he didn’t pursue further exams but instead focused on business while teaching in the village.

Besides, Liu Ze’s father was in the Capital City, so visiting the city was quite reasonable.

Yet, when he saw the young lady leaning beside Jiang Yu, initially sleepy but suddenly full of energy as soon as the ship stopped, he was taken aback.

"This must be the young madam. I didn’t expect that after a year they were already married; it’s a pity I missed the wedding banquet."

Jiang Yu smiled and said, "Once we’re settled, we’ll definitely invite Commander Zhou for a drink."

The two legitimate brothers in the Jiang family should have seen Jiang Yu as the primary heir to nobility and the rightful Princely Heir.

Ultimately, the inheritance of this title, without the emperor’s interference, naturally rested with the Jiang family to decide.

From the very start, Jiang Yu expressed that the title should be inherited by Jiang Wei, thus the Princely Heir had always been Jiang Wei, while Jiang Yu was merely the eldest son and no more.

Commander Zhou didn’t ponder much and, after paying respects, ushered everyone into the carriage, while the ship’s cargo would be delivered to the Earl of Agriculture’s Mansion later.

Knowing their numbers, he specifically prepared two spacious carriages, which surprised them as they boarded.

This wasn’t just a carriage; it was clearly a small room, a luxurious carriage pulled by six horses!

Inside the carriage, there was a stove, small tables, snacks, and a tiny bookshelf with a few books for passing time within.

The carriage windows were open for ventilation due to the stove, yet it remained quite cozy inside.

As Commander Zhou led them away, he saw more carriages advancing, while Commander Yang’s team unloaded everything from the ship.

The carriage quickly departed the dock, revealing towering city walls and massive gates, outmatching even Lishi City at the border.

With Commander Zhou, they didn’t need to queue like others but directly entered through the dedicated city gate.

Despite the thick snow, the city was bustling, with an array of shops and street vendors.

Perhaps it’s because they’re in the Capital City, a place where even a sign falling could strike several nobles; they lost their previous carefree spirit from the countryside and on the ship.

Even Xiaomi only curiously surveyed outside from the window, pulling Wei Ziang to quietly chat beside her.

Normally, she’d be off playing by herself already.

"I don’t think we’re suited for this place. Once things are settled, shall we head straight to the seaside?"

Xiaomi whispered to Wei Ziang as they peered out through the window.

This Capital City is indeed a great place, with sights on par with those found in counties, merely forming street vendor tiers here.

Yet, how to say, being under the emperor’s reign, even Xiaomi, accustomed to freedom, knew to adhere to rules and not act recklessly.

Some things can’t be spoken, some actions can’t be taken, and certain people shouldn’t be met. A minor slip, and they might attract attention from above.

After all, they were no longer the pure farmers who once dug for food.

Barely entering the city, Xiaomi already sensed several glances from the window.

These weren’t the casual looks from average people but rather meaningful gazes.

No wonder even Xiaomi remained so quiet.

Wei Ziang held her hand, "Don’t worry, we won’t be here for too long. Even if small errors occur, no one would dare say much in such short notice."

After all, Wei Ziang was confident about his own achievements.

While they spoke, a young lad suddenly jumped down from a carriage outside.

"Sister Xiaomi, Brother Ziang, it’s me, Qingxuan, Liu Qingxuan!"

Shouting as he ran towards them, quickly being halted by two guards with long spears.

"Qingxuan?" Xiaomi paused before realizing, "It’s little brother Qingxuan, you’ve grown so much."

The last time they met was when his second sister and Brother Ze married. Back then he was ten years old, and now it’s been three or four years, naturally Xiaomi almost didn’t recognize him.

Commander Zhou, riding ahead, stopped upon seeing Liu Qingxuan, surprised, "Young Master Liu? Why are you here?"

Liu Qingxuan saw the carriage halt and refrained from forcing his way, explaining with a smile.

"Commander Zhou, our family is close with the Jiang family, you know. My father knew Uncle Jiang might arrive today, but since he hasn’t finished court, he sent me to wait at the city gate."

"Also, my second brother, second sister-in-law, and little niece are in the carriage too."

As he spoke, Liu Ze also disembarked from the carriage ahead, with Jiang Yu, both leading their wives and daughters in front, the rest at the back.

Since only Xiaomi and Wei Ziang were by the window, Liu Qingxuan immediately spotted them and shouted their names.

"Qingxuan,"

Liu Ze held Little Bun and helped Xiaoxue down, the guards stopped Liu Qingxuan but let him through upon Commander Zhou’s signal.

Liu Ze handed Little Bun to Liu Qingxuan, then guided Xiaoxue to the rear carriage.

With the nanny’s assistance, lifting the curtain, Jiang Hu and Erniang also disembarked from the carriage.

"Father, Mother, I’ll take Xiaoxue and Sisi back first."

"Go ahead, you haven’t seen each other for years, it’s time to reunite. Your parents haven’t met Sisi yet."

The two had just married and Liu Hongcai was summoned to the Capital City, resulting in no meeting since.

Now Liu Qingxuan held his niece, meeting for the first time, big and small eyes staring at each other.

Fortunately, Little Bun was accustomed to having many family members, always taken for outings by his aunty and third uncle, brave and unafraid.

Otherwise, he would cry.

Liu Qingxuan snapped back, holding Little Bun as he approached.

"Uncle Jiang, Aunt Jiang, my father should finish court soon, my mother has prepared a meal at home, please rest at the mansion first, we’ll drink together tonight. The old man has been longing for the wine Sister Xiaomi sent."

No matter how things were, the bond between their two families was unlike any other.

Jiang Hu smiled, "Alright, we’ll definitely come tonight."

"That’s settled then, we’ll head back first. My mother is eagerly waiting to see Sisi."

He then called his carriage, taking his second brother, second sister-in-law, and the little niece together.