Chapter 104
The Emperor’s imperial edict to summon King Jing back to the Imperial City arrived. The baby fish were already six months old. Other than drinking milk, they could also eat some rice paste. The peach blossom cake that the baby fish had been longing for could also be made into paste.
However, in ancient times, the royal family was not in a hurry to wean their children off milk. Instead, they could take as long as they wanted. The wet nurse thought that this was the case in King Jing’s residence as well. Li Yu knew that in modern times, babies could be weaned off milk after six months. However, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Everyone said that milk was very nutritious and it was fine to drink it for a while. Who knew that Da Bao, who had just turned six months old, refused to drink any more milk and only wanted to eat paste.
Under Da Bao’s lead, Er Bao, San Bao, and Si Bao followed suit and refused to drink milk. All of them stretched their necks and made a fuss about eating paste. They did not even look at the wet nurse. If the wet nurse picked them up and forced them to feed them, even the Fourth Young Master, who always had a good temper and liked to laugh, would throw a tantrum. He would turn his little body around and face the wet nurse with his buttocks.
The wet nurse felt lonely for the first time. She even doubted herself. Was it because the young masters did not like to eat her milk?
Li Yu naturally knew what was going on. The baby fish were not ordinary babies. They had their own ideas. However, Li Yu could not say it out loud. He could only persuade the wet nurse. For a family like King Jing’s residence, hiring a wet nurse for the children meant that they would have to take care of the wet nurse for the rest of their lives. The wet nurse did not have to worry about the future. Since they did not need her to feed them, Li Yu asked her to help take care of the children. The wet nurse readily agreed. The young masters looked very smart. Perhaps they were different from ordinary children?
King Jing was also a little worried about the children’s health. Li Yu repeatedly assured him that six months of weaning would not be a problem. Of course, King Jing believed in Xiaoyu. The matter of weaning the children was quickly covered up.
As soon as the Emperor’s imperial edict arrived, King Jing ordered people to start packing. Since he had expected this day to come, King Jing had already sorted out most of the official affairs at the western border. He officially conferred an official position to the town’s mayor and handed over the official duties.
The bandits had been quelled, and the western border was now peaceful. The Emperor had sent the Imperial Bodyguards to protect King Jing, but King Jing still asked them to stay in the western border for a period of time to assist the mayor. In addition, King Jing had also trained a group of local youth troops, which he also handed over to the mayor.
His official duties were progressing smoothly, and there were no problems. All that was left was to pack his luggage. Before they came to the western border, King Jing was still a bachelor with his boyfriend, Young Master Li. This time, King Jing’s husband and the four young masters were with him. Not only had the population changed, but their luggage had also increased by several times. Just the children’s clothes, toys, and diapers were enough to fill a few carriages. They also had to bring along the wet nurse, other caretakers, and several doctors who had followed them to the western border. Although the teachers that King Jing had found in the Imperial City for the children were no longer needed, they were still responsible for bringing them back.
Li Yu married King Jing in the Town of Fallen Maple, so he had some fish children. The Prince’s Mansion in the Town of Fallen Maple had a special meaning to him. It was more like another home. Li Yu was very reluctant to leave this home. He looked around and touched everything that he saw, wanting to take it with him.
Fish tanks, crystal bottles, and all the fish pillows were a must. He also wanted to take the two ducks that he had raised in the courtyard. These two ducks were the two furry ducks that Li Yu had first brought back from the duck farm. They were already big and fat ducks.
Li Yu said that the ducks would become ugly when they grew up, but he liked them very much. The four children, who had watched the ducks grow up and become ugly, also liked them. Li Yu, who liked to eat roast ducks, had never even thought of making these two ducks into roast ducks.
Wang Xi followed Li Yu and recorded everything that he wanted to take with him. Seeing this, he smiled and advised, “Princess, please reconsider. I’m afraid it’s not easy to take these two ducks with you on the road.”
“Really?” Li Yu was a little reluctant. “If they stay, there will be no one to take care of them.”
Wang Xi said, “This old servant has already bought this mansion with the mayor. We won’t let anyone else live in it. There will be a group of servants staying here, and they can feed them on time. ”
“But …”
Li Yu understood Wang Xi’s meaning. He also knew that this was a normal practice. But if the ducks stayed, they would definitely not be able to see them in the future.
King Jing was destined to be the emperor. He also knew that this year in the western border was to pave the way for King Jing’s future. On this trip back to the imperial city, King Jing would definitely make a name for himself. He and King Jing would never be able to set foot on this piece of land in the western border again.
“Eunuch Wang, are we really not allowed to take them? Don’t we also need to take fish? The ducks don’t take up much space, and they can walk on their own. As long as we bring enough food, it should be fine, right? ”
Li Yu felt that there was still a small space in the carriage to put the ducks.
Wang Xi: “…”
Eunuch Wang thought to himself, how could taking fish and taking ducks be the same? It was too crazy to drive two ducks from the western border to the imperial city.
Wang Xi’s lips twitched. “I’m afraid they can’t stand the bumpy journey.”
Li Yu still wanted to fight for the ducks. King Jing, who had seen him in a dilemma from afar, walked over and held Li Yu’s hand. He glanced at Wang Xi with slight condemnation.
Wang Xi felt a chill run down his spine. He immediately corrected himself. “Yes, we should be able to take them. I’ll make the arrangements now … I’ll take the two ducks with me.”
King Jing nodded in satisfaction. He didn’t necessarily blame Wang Xi. Wang Xi’s way of thinking was human nature. But he knew that this family was different in Xiaoyu’s heart.
When they left the imperial city, Xiaoyu didn’t have any objections. Because at that time, their status hadn’t been confirmed. King Jing’s residence in the imperial city was more like a simple residence for Xiaoyu.
Now, this was the place where they got married and had children. Xiaoyu was the other owner of this family. Naturally, she could make the decision on what to take and what not to take.
Just do as the Princess Consort says. Prince Jing signaled with his eyes.
Wang Xi nodded repeatedly. He secretly lamented that he was muddle-headed. How could he persuade Young Master Li to change his mind? Young Master Li was already the Princess, so he was his master. Whatever his master wanted to do, he should fully support him.
Wang Xi said respectfully, “Please give me a chance, Princess. I’ll definitely get it done.”
Li Yu:?
Li Yu didn’t understand what King Jing was hinting to Wang Xi. But for the first time, Wang Xi agreed to take the ducks. Li Yu was overjoyed.
“Then I’ll leave it to you, Eunuch Wang,” Li Yu said.
Wang Xi hurriedly said, “You’re welcome.” He rushed out to prepare. He first found a duck cage of the right size. Then, he asked the servants if there was anyone who knew how to raise ducks. Because the ducks couldn’t be cooped up in the carriage for too long, they had to prepare another handcart and place the duck cage on it …
It seemed that it wasn’t that they couldn’t take the ducks. It just depended on how they took them. After that, if Li Yu wanted to take anything, Wang Xi just nodded and did it.
On the day of departure, Li Yu held the baby and looked at the vast number of carriages behind them. He felt a little ashamed. He seemed to have emptied the entire residence.
It was okay. King Jing smiled and squeezed his hand. He even gave him a note.
Another note?
Well, Princess Yu was used to it. She took it and asked King Jing for instructions.
This time, King Jing wanted to say —
Xiaoyu’s dowry.
Li Yu’s face turned red. Dowry your head.
When they came, Li Yu’s carriage was very spacious. King Jing had widened the carriage a lot this time. Originally, he had arranged for Wang Xi and the wet nurse to sit in another carriage with the four children. However, Li Yu insisted on keeping the children by his side. He didn’t mind them crying. The baby fish also wanted to rely on their father. King Jing smiled and agreed. However, King Jing didn’t want Li Yu and the wet nurse to stay in the same carriage for a long time. He simply abandoned the horse and sat in the carriage with Li Yu and the children, helping Li Yu take care of the children.
The wet nurse was ignored again. She felt incredulous and whispered to Eunuch Wang. Wang Xi sighed and said leisurely, “Why make a fuss? This is why His Highness loves the princess and the four young masters. You came late. There will be more of such things in the future.”
The wet nurse deeply agreed with Eunuch Wang’s words.
The group set off smoothly. However, less than half a li away, Wang Xi suddenly stopped the carriage outside and asked King Jing and Li Yu to look outside the window.
King Jing lifted the curtain of the carriage and saw the people of the western border kneeling along the way.
The leading mayor explained to King Jing that the people came to see him off when they found out that King Jing was returning to the Imperial City.
King Jing had eliminated the bandits and cured the plague of locusts, benefiting the people. The way they expressed their gratitude was very simple. They put all the good things they could give in bamboo baskets and gave them to King Jing and the princess consort.
Among the crowd, the old woman who had been rescued by King Jing and her little grandson kept kowtowing.
There was also the baby that Li Yu ordered the imperial bodyguards to take from the bandits. The baby’s parents were later found by the imperial bodyguards. Now, they also came to visit with the baby.
Li Yu’s eyes were a little wet. He didn’t know what to say.
He didn’t need to say anything. Just like on the day of his wedding, he waved at them.
The people all said loudly, “We wish the King and the princess consort a safe and smooth journey.”
The people of the western border were too enthusiastic. They gave gifts including chickens, ducks, pigs, and sheep. They couldn’t take all of them away, so King Jing asked Li Yu to deal with them. Li Yu thought about it and ordered Wang Xi to only leave two red eggs and a roast duck as souvenirs. He knew that the people didn’t have it easy, so he asked them to take the rest.
The people sent them off again and again. It was two hours later when King Jing and Li Yu officially left Town of Maple.
Li Yu looked at the people behind him, who had become small black dots. He thought that if there was a chance in the future, he would do more things for this group of lovely people.
King Jing and his group didn’t panic when they left the Imperial City. When they returned to the Imperial City, they were also calm and collected.
Because of the children, their speed was extra slow. Li Yu even had the mentality of going on a scenic tour.
King Jing was still the same. Every time they passed by a town, he would improve the food for him and take him to eat snacks. When they walked in unfamiliar towns, he would always hold his hand tightly, as if he was afraid that he would suddenly fly away.
Li Yu thought about the man who still treated him like a carp spirit but always protected him and took care of the children with him. He found it funny and touched.
Who said that men wouldn’t cherish marriage after getting married?
In any case, King Jing was treating him better and better.
The moment they arrived at the Imperial City, the trap system, which hadn’t released the main storyline for a long time and had almost been forgotten by Li Yu, finally showed its existence and refreshed the mission.
“Reminder, the main storyline ‘Sharing the Country with the Tyrant’ has been activated. Host, please check it in time to get the mission information.”
Finally, the last main storyline appeared. Li Yu was excited, but he quickly calmed down.
Sharing the Country? Was it the ‘sharing the country’ he thought it was?
The previous missions of the trap system were basically related to the cultivation of love. This last mission was a bit too difficult.
When it came to King Jing’s turn to talk about the country, it would definitely be after he ascended the throne. In other words, if he wanted to do the mission, he would have to wait for King Jing to settle the fight for the throne.
In the past, he could complete all kinds of strange missions. Would this mission be the same?
Sharing the Country with the Tyrant …
This was different from being lovey-dovey. Most emperors and empresses wouldn’t say this.
Li Yu glanced at the man holding his hand from the corner of his eye. He couldn’t help but wonder if this person really loved him so much that he was willing to share the country with him.
One must know that the country was different from anything else. It was something that many people would give up on family and love.
However, Li Yu remembered that he had promised to believe in King Jing.
Let’s try to believe that they will be able to complete this final mission successfully.
When they arrived at the imperial city, although they were exhausted, the first thing they had to do was to enter the palace to pay their respects to the Emperor.
King Jing brought Li Yu with him. Each of them carried their two children. Wang Xi quickly ran to the Palace of Heavenly Purity to deliver the letter. Luo Ruisheng received the Emperor’s order and went out to wait. When he saw King Jing and his family from afar, he immediately came out to greet them.
Luo Ruisheng had never seen Li Yu before, so he bowed politely. When he saw Er Bao and San Bao in Li Yu’s arms, as well as Da Bao in King Jing’s arms, Steward Luo couldn’t help but burst out laughing.
They really looked alike, especially the Little Heir. He looked like he was printed from the same mold as King Jing when he was young.
Steward Luo wanted to exchange a few more pleasantries, but the Emperor couldn’t wait any longer and rushed out of the palace.
“Where is King Jing?” the Emperor called out loudly as he walked out.
Before he could finish speaking, the Emperor himself was stunned.
King Jing was standing a few feet away. Beside him was a delicate and pretty young man. Both of them were carrying two children in their arms.
When King Jing saw the Emperor, he hurriedly pulled Li Yu to kneel down and pay his respects.
The Emperor ordered Steward Luo to help them up. He stared at King Jing for a while and sighed with emotion. “You’ve become a little tanned and sturdy.”
The Emperor looked at Li Yu, who was beside King Jing. He felt that this young man’s eyes were glowing with vigor, and his red lips and white teeth were very pleasing to the eye.
The Emperor already had an idea. He smiled and asked, “You’re Li Yu?”
King Jing gently squeezed Li Yu’s hand under his sleeve. Li Yu understood. In fact, he was no stranger to the Emperor, so he calmly greeted him, “Imperial Father.”
The Emperor felt comfortable from head to toe, as if he had another son. He looked at the two people in front of him. Regardless of appearance or temperament, they were very compatible. They were a good couple.
The Emperor nodded kindly.
Da Bao and Si Bao were both carried by King Jing. On the way here, Li Yu had told them. Da Bao knew that the man in the bright yellow clothes was his grandfather.
However, Da Bao couldn’t speak yet. Recently, whenever he opened his mouth, he would drool. Da Bao was afraid of embarrassing himself, so he stopped talking. He imitated the adults and clasped his chubby hands together to greet his grandfather.
The Emperor’s gaze fell on Da Bao and he was stunned.
After a long time, the Emperor smiled and said, “Tianchi, this child is really like you. He’s a little fatty just like you when you were young.”
King Jing, who had been searching for the little fatty for a long time, “…”
Wang Xi, Ye Qinghuan, and the others didn’t dare to call King Jing “little fatty” directly. Only the Emperor was fearless.
