Jiang Pengji planned to conquer all of Wanzhou, and Shangyang County was a place that she could not avoid.
Feng Jin volunteered to be her lobbyist, and Jiang Pengji sent hundreds of elites to escort him.
It was the beginning of winter, and there was no war in the north. Feng Jin planned to take the opportunity to persuade his parents.
If it was successful, they only needed to concentrate their forces to attack Chengde County in the spring of the following year.
Wei Jingxian carried Changsheng, who was more than a year old, and followed her husband Feng Jin into the carriage. The servants and luggage also took up three carriages.
Although Changsheng was young, she was lively and energetic, and her speech was clear and organized. The small carriage was not enough for her to move around, and she soon got tired of it. She was held in Wei Jingxian's arms with an aggrieved expression. She pouted, like a vegetable that had been exposed to the sun on a summer afternoon.
"Daddy — hug —"
Seeing Feng Jin enter the carriage, Changsheng's black grape-like eyes lit up. She rushed to his two white and plump arms that were like lotus roots.
"Okay, daddy is hugging Changsheng. Is this position okay? Don't jump around, daddy's old bones can't withstand your torment. "
Feng Jin smiled as he hugged Changsheng. The little girl stood on his lap and bounced around. She was having fun on her own.
He played with her for a while, and his back was sweating from exhaustion. His daughter was still full of energy, and he could not help but secretly complain.
Wei Jingxian noticed his embarrassment and took the initiative to carry the naughty Changsheng over. "You spoil Changsheng so much that she doesn't sit or stand properly. When we go to Shangyang County and meet Father-in-law and mother-in-law, it won't be good if Changsheng makes a fool of herself in front of them."
Feng Jin smiled and said, "Changsheng has a sweet mouth and is the best at coaxing people. Father and mother love her so much, how can they not like her? Moreover, she has been born for a year and a half, and they have not seen her yet. Even if Changsheng makes a fuss, they won't be angry. "
As the saying goes, "a generation apart," the elders not only liked obedient juniors, but they also liked those who were sweet, lively, and not rude.
Moreover, Changsheng was the only girl in the third generation of the direct line of descent. Based on this uniqueness, there was no reason for her parents not to like her.
"Yes, Changsheng has a sweet mouth …"
Changsheng could not understand her parents' words, but she could understand her own name. She learned in a daze, her hands holding a sweet pastry and nibbling on it.
Feng Jin raised his eyebrows at Wei Jingxian with an expression that said, "I didn't say anything wrong, did I?" Wei Jingxian pursed her lips and smiled.
There was quite a distance between Fengyi County and Shangyang County. Along the way, there were mobs who were scantily clad and starving.
The further they went from Fengyi County, the more difficult the lives of the people outside became. Dilapidated buildings could be seen everywhere.
It had been a year and a half since the earthquake in Shangjing, but the people's lives had not improved. The Tsing Yi army and the Red Lotus group were wreaking havoc in the north. The people either conspired with them or were exploited and robbed by them. Spring ploughing and autumn harvesting could not be carried out normally. Many villages were deserted and overgrown with weeds. They looked desolate and deserted. Feng Jin walked on the main road, trying his best to avoid sleeping in such places.
He was a young man and his Yang energy was flourishing. However, Changsheng was still young and could not be affected by the Yin wind.
Under the protection of elite soldiers, Feng Jin and his wife set foot on the long-awaited Shangyang County.
Due to the Feng family, the city walls of Shangyang County were tall. To avoid Shangjing, the city walls were slightly lower than Shangjing.
Even though the city walls were tall and sturdy, after the earthquake in Shangjing and several military disasters, there were indelible marks on the city walls.
Feng Jin spent a lot of effort to prove his identity. He, his wife, their maids and servants could enter the city. However, if the hundreds of soldiers wanted to enter the city, they had to surrender their weapons. To solve this problem, Feng Jin could only carry Changsheng and wait for the Feng family's housekeeper to come and negotiate.
He thought that when his parents received the news, they would at most send a housekeeper. He did not expect the person to be his eldest brother.
Feng Gui, the eldest son of the Feng family, was 25 years old.
"Eldest brother!"
The elegant youth saw Feng Jin, who was carrying a child, standing outside the city. He almost did not recognize him as his second brother.
"Huaiyu, you are finally back."
Feng Gui was emotional. His pace was slightly faster than usual, but it did not seem disorderly.
Wei Jingxian took the initiative to carry Changsheng to prevent her from disturbing the Feng brothers' reunion.
After they exchanged greetings, she brought Changsheng with her to greet Feng Gui. Feng Gui had received news that Feng Jin had brought his wife and daughter back to visit his family. When he saw the fair and plump Changsheng, who looked very spirited, his impression of her soared. "Is this my eldest niece? She looks like my younger sister-in-law. "
Wei Jingxian taught Changsheng to call Feng Gui "Eldest Uncle". Changsheng gave him face and addressed him clearly. She raised her arms to give him a hug.
Feng Gui was used to seeing shy and bashful children, such as his two sons. He had never seen someone as warm and fearless as Changsheng. He was so happy that he reached out to hug her. Changsheng was a good girl. In front of everyone, she gave her eldest uncle two kisses on both sides of his cheeks.
When Feng Jin saw this, his expression did not look too good.
Feng Gui was stunned at first. Then, he smiled warmly and said, "Miss Huaiyu is not afraid of strangers. She is quick-witted and intelligent. This is not the place to reminisce. Huaiyu, bring your sister-in-law and eldest niece into the city quickly. Your parents are still waiting for you. "
Feng Jin looked hesitantly at the guards behind him. Feng Gui understood and sent someone to inform the guards at the city gate.
After entering the city, Feng Jin's eyes dimmed slightly.
Compared to the scenery outside of Shangyang county, the lives of the people in the city were considered stable. However, compared to the prosperous scene in his memory, not only had the population declined, the buildings in the city also exuded a sense of decadence and desolation. Many of the buildings had been patched up and looked slightly dilapidated.
"After the earthquake last year, was everything alright at home?" Feng Jin asked.
Feng Gui carried his eldest niece, who was slightly heavy, and replied, "Everything is fine at home. It's just that the people of Shangyang county have suffered … Sigh, outside, there are two groups of mobs, the Tsing Yi Army and the Red Lotus Group, wreaking havoc. The county chief led the troops to clear the mobs, but the results were minimal …"
Changsheng's large, bright eyes were like black grapes. Her attention was attracted by Feng Gui's beard. She raised her claws and scratched.
Feng Gui: "…"
Feng Jin could only hurriedly apologize on behalf of his naughty child.
If it wasn't for Changsheng's antics, he would have started growing a beard long ago.
"It's alright, it's alright. It's rare to see such energetic children nowadays. At least they're better than the two boys at home. They're shy and shy like little girls. Your sister-in-law is also strict with the children. She restricts them like wooden blocks … "
Feng Gui had been helping to guard the city for the past two years. He didn't spend much time at home. His two sons were in the family school. The rest of the time, it was his wife who raised them.
Feng Jin sensed that something was amiss. "Big Brother, you and sister-in-law …"
Restless at home?
"It's nothing." Feng Gui replied calmly. He then said to Feng Jin, "With her temperament … if sister-in-law is wronged, you don't have to tolerate it. Oh right, Huaiyu … today's family banquet will only be about family matters … "
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