Chapter 397

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Although Tang Qi was not as eye-catching as Yan Wang, he was also a fair-skinned, handsome young man, so naturally some young ladies felt affection for him, only relatively few threw things at him.

However, Ai Jiao formed a sharp contrast with Yan Wang and Tang Qi. He was burly and rough, with a fierce face that made people afraid to approach.

So no one dared throw sachets and handkerchiefs at him, and some young ladies would even unconsciously dodge to the side when they saw him.

But Ai Jiao seemed not to care about this; on the contrary, he felt it gave him leisure and freedom. He watched the lively scenes around him with contentment, occasionally revealing a simple, honest smile.

Just then, a sudden clamor arose. It turned out the Emperor had sent someone to deliver an imperial edict. Only the eunuch delivering the edict shouted loudly: "The Emperor has an edict!"

Hearing this shout, Yan Wang immediately called a halt to the troops. He swiftly dismounted, his movements agile and nimble. Then he knelt on one knee and respectfully said: "Your subject receives the edict!"

Tang Qi, Ai Jiao, and the other Yan Family Army soldiers, seeing this, also dismounted and knelt to salute, the whole scene solemn and dignified.

Immediately, the eunuch began reading the imperial edict: "By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Now the Yan Family Army has won a great victory and returns in triumph; all have made indelible contributions. Therefore, tonight a banquet is specially held in the palace to welcome and cleanse the dust from you all. So decreed!"

After the edict was read, Yan Wang raised both hands to receive it, then shouted loudly: "Long live the Emperor, long live, long live!" His voice was loud and powerful, echoing in the air for a long time.

The eunuch delivering the message, seeing Yan Wang receive the edict, hurried forward to help him up, and said with a smiling face: "General Yan, you have worked hard on the journey! Go back and rest quickly, and don't forget to come to the welcome banquet tonight!"

Yan Wang smiled and nodded, replying: "Alright, thank you for the reminder, Eunuch, I understand."

After the eunuch delivering the message finished speaking and left, Yan Wang turned around and instructed those behind him: "Come, let's first go to the Court of Judicial Review and lock up these prisoners." Everyone replied in unison and followed Yan Wang together to the Court of Judicial Review.

When they arrived at the Court of Judicial Review, Yan Wang handed the prisoners over to the relevant officials. After confirming everything was properly arranged, he then reassuredly led everyone back to their respective homes.

Yan Wang rode alone on horseback, galloping toward the direction of An Wangfu. His heart was filled with longing for his family.

And at this time, An Wang had actually already quietly set out on the road home on the second day after Yan Wang captured Nan Liang. He did this because he did not want Yan Wang to know he had secretly gone to Nan Liang, so he had to return to An Wangfu before Yan Wang returned to the capital.

Just today, as soon as Yan Wang arrived at the city gate of Kyoto, An Wang received the news. He was overjoyed and immediately told this good news to An Wangfei. After learning of it, An Wangfei was also delighted beyond measure and hurriedly ordered someone to prepare the dishes Yan Wang loved most.

Except for Yan Jie, who was attending class, and Yan Si, who was away from home all year round, everyone else stayed home early, happily waiting for Yan Wang's return.

Qi Yu also brought Qi Xi to An Wangfu, preparing to mooch a sumptuous lunch at An Wangfu at noon.

When Yan Wang arrived at An Wangfu, sunlight fell on the gate of An Wangfu, adding a touch of solemnity and dignity to this residence.

Qianqian and Qi Xi and Qi Yu had been waiting at the gate for a long time, glancing around from time to time, looking forward to Yan Wang's arrival.

An Wangfei, Shangguan Xingyu, and Yan Shuang'er came out a little later than Qianqian, but had also been waiting for quite a while.

Just as everyone was anxiously waiting, a familiar figure finally appeared on the road in the distance. Qianqian's eyes were especially sharp; she saw that figure at a glance and immediately shouted excitedly: "Si Ge! It's Si Ge!"

Hearing Qianqian's shout, others also turned their heads and looked in the direction of Qianqian's voice. Sure enough, they saw a man in armor; under the sunlight, the armor flashed with dazzling light. He rode a black steed, galloping like the wind.

Yan Wang had obviously also seen the people waiting at the gate. He immediately sped up and galloped straight toward An Wangfu. The sound of horse hooves echoed on the street, as if the whole world was cheering for his return.

In the blink of an eye, Yan Wang arrived at the gate of An Wangfu. He leapt off the horse, his movements flowing like clouds and water, done in one breath. Before he could even steady himself, Qianqian had already pounced on him impatiently.

However, because the armor on Yan Wang's body was too hard, Qianqian's pounce hit the armor directly. Only an "Ouch" was heard as Qianqian clutched her head and cried out: "Si Ge, your armor is really hard; it hurts my head!"

Yan Wang usually always had a cold and stern look, but at this moment he rarely revealed a hint of tenderness. He gently rubbed Qianqian's head and smiled, saying: "You're so grown up, still so rash." Then his gaze turned to An Wangfei, a flash of kindness and warmth in his eyes, and he said softly: "Mother, your child is back."

Hearing Yan Wang's voice, An Wangfei felt a surge of excitement in her heart, and her eye sockets turned slightly red. She hurried forward, tightly holding Yan Wang's hand, her voice slightly choked as she said: "As long as you return safely, as long as you return safely!"

Seeing this, Yan Wang hurried forward, performed a standard great salute to An Wangfei, and respectfully said: "Mother, I have made you worry."

An Wangfei hurried forward to help Yan Wang up and said coquettishly: "We are family, what ceremony is this? You're being too distant! Get up quickly, come inside quickly; the kitchen has made many dishes you love, come in and try them."

Yan Wang smiled and replied: "Alright, Mother." Then he turned his head and shouted to San Jie and Er Sao standing to the side: "San Jie, Er Sao, let's go in together." San Jie and Er Sao answered in unison: "Alright, alright."

Seeing this, Qi Yu quickly stepped forward, put an arm around Yan Wang's shoulder, and said with a smile: "You fellow, when you left I didn't even get to see you off; I've finally looked forward to your return!" Yan Wang also smiled and replied: "Yes, long time no see."

At this time, Qi Xi also stepped forward and called out in a coquettish voice: "Wang!" Yan Wang looked at Qi Xi, a flash of surprise in his eyes, and said with a smile: "Xi Xi, you've grown so tall!" Saying this, he casually brushed off Qi Yu's hand on his shoulder and said jokingly: "I'll settle accounts with you later."

Just then, An Wang walked out from the gate. Seeing this, Yan Wang hurried forward and respectfully shouted: "Father!"