There was only one simple sentence on the imperial edict.
By the will of the heavens, the Emperor decrees: The south has been pacified. Return to the capital as soon as possible.
Xie Yue cupped his hands and said, "Replying to Wang Ye, Your Majesty has sent seven oral edicts urging you to return to the capital. When we received the first oral edict, this old man and Brother Xu discussed it and decided to temporarily claim illness. We didn't expect Your Majesty to send six oral edicts within a month. Looking at the time, he didn't wait for a reply before sending people over. The seventh oral edict also ordered the eunuch to personally visit you. Fortunately, the eunuch didn't find any flaws. "
"That's right. Thanks to Brother Xie's disguise, the eunuch didn't notice anything strange." Xu Weizhi also said, "However, Your Majesty sent this edict, which means he can't wait any longer."
Xie Yue added, "'Can't wait any longer' is a euphemism. Your Majesty's current situation should be that the Emperor is furious. If Wang Ye doesn't respond quickly, Your Majesty's next edict might not just be urging you to return."
Pang Xiao nodded. How could he not know what Xie Yue said? His fingers lightly tapped the table. The orange candlelight in the tent reflected the outline of his handsome face.
He looked at the bright yellow imperial edict on the table. After a long time, he said, "It looks like I have to make plans to return to the capital."
"Wang Ye plans to return? But you've been running the South Pacifying Army for so long. Everything has just gotten on the right track. If you return now, Your Majesty can arrange for other people. The South Pacifying Army might not be as loyal to you as the Tiger Army. "
"I'm also clear on this point. However, things aren't as bad as I expected. " Pang Xiao smiled confidently. "This King is confident that he has some skill in leading troops. Although he can't compare to the Tiger Army's feelings, the South Pacifying Army won't be so bad as to not recognize people in the blink of an eye."
Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi also nodded. They had to admit that Pang Xiao had a unique talent when it came to leading troops. He also had an exceptionally convincing temperament.
On the battlefield, he had always been at the front and at the back.
He would never disregard the lives of any of his soldiers. He saved the wounded soldiers, but for those who were injured and could no longer be soldiers, he didn't care if they were given some money by others. Many soldiers who were disabled like that would become burdens to their families when they returned home. How many years could a small amount of compensation last?
However, Pang Xiao would never give up on them from the very beginning. Qin Yining even arranged for the wounded soldiers to work in his own farm. Who knew how many wounded soldiers he had raised? Even for those who died in battle, Pang Xiao would privately send the compensation that Da Zhou didn't give. He would never allow his brothers who died in battle to close their eyes.
In the eyes of the enemy, Pang Xiao was an evil spirit who killed without batting an eyelid. However, in the eyes of the people of Da Zhou, he was a hero who opened up new territory and pacified the world. He was a cornerstone that supported the stability of the country.
That was why Li Qitian was so afraid of him.
Since this matter had been decided, Pang Xiao asked Huzi, "Has Yuan Yujiang been locked up?"
"Yes." Huzi nodded and said, "It has been handled properly. Wang Ye, you don't have to worry."
"Has Young Master Mu come to see his Martial Uncle recently?"
Xie Yue smiled and said, "He came today. He hasn't left yet."
Pang Xiao smiled and nodded. He stood up and said, "I'll go find him."
Unexpectedly, before Pang Xiao could find Mu Jinghu, someone rushed in from outside to report, "Wang Ye, Wang Fei has sent someone to report that Mrs. Mu is about to give birth. She wants Young Master Mu to return quickly."
Pang Xiao was stunned. He hurriedly strode out of Tian Jizi's room to find Mu Jinghu.
Mu Jinghu was chatting with Tian Jizi through the door at this moment. When he heard the footsteps from outside, he also took offense. However, as the footsteps came closer, he and Tian Jizi both stopped talking and turned to look at the door.
"Blockhead, why are you here at this time!"
Mu Jinghu said happily, "You're back?"
"Yes. Hey, this isn't the time to talk about this. Your wife is about to give birth. Go back quickly! "
Mu Jinghu looked as if he was struck by lightning. He said blankly, "Re, really?"
"Of course it's true. Sister Yi just sent someone to tell you. Why aren't you going back home?"
"Yes, yes, yes!" Mu Jinghu spun around on the spot. As if he had just regained his senses, he turned around and told Tian Jizi, "Martial Uncle, I'll leave first!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he ran past Pang Xiao like a gust of wind. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared.
Pang Xiao thought of the day when Qin Yining gave birth. Perhaps he was as silly as Mu Jinghu. He couldn't help but shake his head in amusement and quickly walked out.
Tian Jizi, who was a door away, pressed her ear against the door and heard the footsteps outside. She angrily slammed the door with both hands and said, "Come back, hey! What's wrong with you two? Why haven't you let me out since you've settled the matter! Come back! "
However, her voice echoed in the corridor, but no one responded.
Tian Jizi angrily sat back down at the table, eating snacks while sulking.
By the time Pang Xiao and Mu Jinghu rode their horses to the Mu residence, the sky was already dark. The bright moon hung high in the sky, its silvery white light covered by the bright red lanterns in the residence.
Walking in the outer courtyard, Mu Jinghu's hands and feet turned cold. He looked back at Pang Xiao and said anxiously, "What should we do? I heard that when a woman gives birth, it's like walking through the gates of hell. Why, why am I a little scared … Why is this residence so quiet? Will, will anything happen? "
"Don't talk nonsense." Pang Xiao urged, "You're still far away, what do you expect to hear! Why aren't you going inside? "
"Oh, what about you?"
Pang Xiao was angered by Mu Jinghu's silly look and laughed, "I'm a man outside, how can I enter your residence! Why aren't you going inside? "
"Oh, oh, oh!" Mu Jinghu seemed to have just woken up. He leaped onto the wall and disappeared without a trace.
Huzi followed Pang Xiao here. When he saw Mu Jinghu's appearance, he laughed until his stomach hurt.
Pang Xiao also found it funny. However, when Qin Yining gave birth, he was probably not much better than Mu Jinghu.
Qiu Feishan's body was still healthy, unlike Qin Yining's suffering. That night, the baby's loud cries spread throughout the residence.
"Congratulations, Master, it's a young master!"
The midwife trotted out to announce the good news.
The Old Capital was already very cold in the middle of November. Mu Jinghu was spinning in the courtyard outside, but the steam coming out of her head was dense. Hearing this, he rushed into the delivery room with a whoosh.
Qin Yining was holding a hand warmer and asking the midwife about Qiu Feishan's situation. He heard a burst of happy laughter coming from the room, followed by Mu Jinghu's silly voice, "Shanshan, I'm a father! You're a mother! "
This silly look made everyone laugh.
The midwife smiled and said, "Madam is young and strong. She usually pays attention to taking care of herself. Princess, don't worry, everything is fine."
Qin Yining was finally relieved. Hearing the joyful noise in the room, she left the inner residence of the Mu Family with a smile.
When he saw Pang Xiao in the outer courtyard, Qin Yining smiled and said, "Qiu Feishan gave birth to a son, we should also prepare a congratulatory gift."
"What you said, we came in a hurry and didn't have time to prepare." Pang Xiao turned around and said to Huzi, "Send someone to tell Tian Jizi the good news."
Huzi smiled and nodded, then ran away.
Pang Xiao and Qin Yining left the Mu residence side by side. At this time, everyone in the residence was celebrating, especially Mu Jinghu, who was probably laughing silly. The two of them didn't want to disturb him.
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