Because some of the black-clad soldiers had returned to the residence in advance to report the news, when Lu Qingming and a group of guards arrived at the entrance of the Lu residence, the main door was wide open and there were already many people waiting at the door.
Gongsun Yu was waiting at the door with her son Lu Tianyu as well as the housekeeper, maids and old women. She saw that there were only a few black-clad soldiers around Lu Qingming and most of them were seriously injured. She instantly understood what had happened and immediately greeted Lu Qingming who jumped down from the tall horse. She reached out and held his big hand tightly. Her eyes were red as she softly called out, "Husband — —"
He was filled with grievances and grief.
When the news of Li Muyang's death reached Tiandu, the mother who had only seen her son a few times was equally heartbroken.
Luo Chi fell ill from grief, but she had to hold on.
Because she was the mistress of the Lu Mansion, there were countless matters that required her to deal with and make decisions.
Li Muyang was dead, and Lu Qiji had left the school and disappeared. This was even more painful than carving out her heart.
The Lu Family was now in a situation of internal and external troubles. She couldn't tell her husband who was far away in Yundian Province about these things. She didn't want him to worry about the family when he was guarding the border.
If that was the case, it would be a dereliction of duty as a wife.
"I'm fine." Lu Qingming was reluctant to hold his wife's hand tightly. If he were to hold her hand like this, he would probably break her white and tender palm. Looking at his wife's worried eyes, he smiled and comforted her, "Aren't I back?"
"En. I'm glad you're back. " Gongsun Yu knew that this was not the time to talk about these things, she beckoned to Lu Tianyu and said: "Tianyu, come over and greet father."
Little Fatty Lu Tianyu ran over, took the reins from his father, and said: "Father has worked hard, your son will lead the horse for you."
"Have you neglected your homework recently? Are you diligent in your cultivation? " Lu Qingming was extremely strict with Lu Tianyu and did not care about his fawning, staring at Lu Tianyu and asked.
"With Mr. Bai watching over my homework, Tianyu did not dare to slack off in the slightest. He did not slack off for even a single day in his training, and he never stopped doing his homework in the morning and evening. When father comes back, he can personally test you. "Lu Tianyu answered seriously and calmly. At this time, Lu Tianyu finally had the demeanor of a young master of an aristocratic family.
"En. That's good. " Only then did Lu Qingming's expression soften a little. Holding his wife in one hand and his son in the other, he said, "Let's go inside and talk."
After entering the courtyard, Lu Qingming ordered the black-clad soldiers to go back and rest. Furthermore, they had to send news of the deaths of their deceased brothers and their pensions to them in turn. They must not let anyone be left out. He also said that he would personally visit his brothers' families in the future and explain what had happened.
Li Muyang looked at Lu Qingming who kept giving orders after returning, and thought to himself, the Lu Family is a prominent family in Tiandu, and Lu Qingming is the eldest son of the Lu Family. Moreover, as far as he knew, Lu Qingming had no brothers and was the only child of the Lu Family.
Such a noble person had to deal with so many affairs every day. It wasn't easy to be a rich young master.
If the family members of his brothers wanted to visit them personally, with so many people not coming back, it would probably take him a long time to visit them one by one, right?
Of course, this would also make those who followed him even more loyal. Perhaps, how to win over people's hearts was also the basic ability that a general must have.
Since there was nothing else to do, the maids and senior servants either fetched water or cooked rice and went back to their own work.
After Lu Qingming led the group of people into the living room, he solemnly said to Lu Tianyu, "Tianyu, kneel down."
Little fatty Lu Tianyu looked puzzled, but still 'plopped' to his knees in front of Lu Qingming.
Lu Qingming pointed to Li Muyang. "I want you to kneel to Gongzi Yan Xiangma. On the way back to the city, I was ambushed and the situation was extremely dangerous. If it wasn't for Gongzi Xiangma risking his life to save me, I would have become a dead man now — — If I am grateful, Gongzi Xiangma will not accept it. You thank Gongzi Xiangma for saving my life on behalf of your father. "
"Yes. Father. "Lu Tianyu was even more confused. Gongzi Yan Xiangma? Which Gongzi Yan Xiangma? There is a Gongzi Yan Xiangma in Tiandu, but he is now a junior censorate official of the Monitoring Division. Why is there another Gongzi Yan Xiangma? Don't tell me such an ugly name has become so common?
Although he thought so, he could not disobey his father's order. And his father also said that when he was in danger, it was Yan Xiangma who saved him. He was his father's saviour. This was a great favor that the Lu Family had to repay, and they had to repay it heavily.
If his father died, the Lu Family would be severed. This would be a fatal blow to the Lu Family. If Grandfather was alive he could protect them, but if Grandfather was gone, they would most likely be swallowed alive by the enemies.
Lu Tianyu turned to face Li Muyang, and was about to kowtow to him. "Thank you, Gongzi Xiangma, for saving my father, great kindness — —"
He couldn't go on.
Because his head was being held by a hand.
He looked up and happened to meet the eyes of Li Muyang who was crouching in front of him.
"Gongzi Xiangma — —"
"Don't kowtow to me." Li Muyang said with a smile. "I'm most afraid of people kowtowing to me."
"But you saved my father, I have to express — —"
"Kowtowing can't express any gratitude, why don't you give me a bowl of braised pork." Li Muyang said with a smile.
When he was trapped in the illusion and unable to find a way out, Li Muyang missed his parents and sister the most, and what he wanted to eat the braised pork made by his mother the most. Now that he was back in Tiandu, he must eat to his heart's content.
"This — —" Lu Tianyu looked up at his father.
Lu Qingming personally pulled Li Muyang up. "Gongzi Xiangma, please let Tianyu express our Lu Family's sincerity. Otherwise I won't feel at ease. "
Although Lu Tianyu was young, he was the young master of the Lu Family. He was kneeling to Li Muyang on behalf of his father Lu Qingming, which was tantamount to kneeling to Li Muyang on behalf of the Lu Family. This was a huge gift.
Lu Qingming was grateful for this favour.
"Uncle Lu, I've said it all the way here. When we see injustice on the road, we will draw our swords to help. This is the duty of our generation. I just did what I should do. Besides, you're Lu Qiji's father, and Lu Qiji and I are classmates — — "
"You know my sister?"
Lu Tianyu jumped up from the ground, exclaiming with a face full of excitement.
His father glared at him, and he fell to his knees with a 'plop'.
His father had not let him get up yet.
"Yes." Li Muyang nodded. "Qiji and I are classmates of Starry Sky."
"Great. Do you know where my sister went? "Lu Tianyu asked excitedly.
"At this time, Qiji should still be at the Academy." Li Muyang said.
"My sister is not at the Academy." Lu Tianyu said aloud. "My sister left the Academy after coming out of the illusion. We have contacted Starry Sky Academy, and the Academy has given us a confirmation. Now no one knows where my sister has gone. "
"Lu Qiji left Starry Sky Academy?" Li Muyang exclaimed. He had been trapped in the illusion all this time, and really did not know what was happening outside.
But come to think of it, Lu Qiji's goal in going to Starry Sky Academy was him. Since he was trapped in the illusion, what was the point of Lu Qiji staying in Starry Sky?
She had the body of the Phoenix, and the heart of the Phoenix. As long as she concentrated on cultivation, she could become the most dazzling existence in the entire Starry Sky. She could compete with the sun and moon, and be as immortal as heaven and earth. Even in the world's famous Starry Sky Academy, who is qualified to be her teacher?
"Yes." The little fatty nodded seriously.
"What's going on? Why didn't you tell me about Qiji's disappearance? "Lu Qingming was even more shocked. "When did she leave? Did you send someone out to look for her? "
Li Muyang pondered for a moment, before he said: "Lu Qiji — — may have gone out to train. But you don't have to worry, Lu Qiji's cultivation is excellent, and is one of the best students of Starry Sky Academy. She'll be fine. "
Li Muyang was clad in the brown robe of the West Wind Army and a bamboo hat to shelter him from the rain. When he was standing together with the other black-clad soldiers, Gongsun Yu did not notice him. She thought he was one of the guards.
It was only when her husband sent the others away and only he stayed by his side, that Gongsun Yu took a second glance at him. But she did not think too much about it, thinking that her husband had some secret business to deal with.
When her husband told her son Lu Tianyu to kneel down, Gongsun Yu knew that things were not so simple. She did not think that the youngster with dirty clothes, a haggard face, and bright and piercing eyes was her husband's savior.
What was even more unexpected was that he was her daughter Lu Qiji's classmate of Starry Sky.
When Gongsun Yu heard the conversation between Li Muyang and Lu Tianyu, she hurriedly came over and looked gratefully at Li Muyang. "Thank you Gongzi Xiangma for being my savior. You not only saved Qingming, but also saved our Lu Family. Our Lu Family will always remember this kindness in our hearts. If Gongzi Xiangma needs anything, my Lu Family will do our best. "
"Auntie is too polite." Li Muyang bowed to Gongsun Yu.
"Gongzi Xiangma just said that my daughter Qiji is your classmate, do you have any news about her? Qiji has disappeared, my family is extremely worried, making me restless day and night. "Gongsun Yu looked expectantly at Li Muyang.
"I don't have any news about her." Li Muyang said aloud. "But I can be sure that Lu Qiji will not be in any danger. Uncle Lu and Auntie can rest assured. "
"How can I rest assured?" Gongsun Yu let out a deep sigh.
"All right, all right. After walking such a long way, Gongzi Xiangma must be tired. Why don't we let him wash up first and then eat together? "Lu Qingming said aloud.
"That's right." Gongsun Yu nodded. "Gongzi Xiangma, I'll ask someone to take you to wash up and change your clothes."
She beckoned, and the servant Jing 'er came over. Gongsun Yu instructed in a low voice: "Take Gongzi Xiangma to the guest room to wash up. Give him a set of clothes that I have made. Make sure to take good care of him. "
"Yes. Madam. " Jing 'er bowed and made an inviting gesture to Li Muyang. "Gongzi Xiangma, please come with me."
"Wait." Li Muyang refused Gongsun Yu's kindness, saying with an embarrassed face: "That — — I have to confess — —"
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