Tibet

Chapter 709 The Triumph Return
After marching for half a month, Li Ye led the army back to Xiangyang. At this time, the Yan army had completely evacuated Dengzhou and the army returned to Luoyang. There were more caravans on Shangluo Road. Merchants were most sensitive to war. The war had just begun. They disappear at the first sign of war and reappear as soon as the war is over.

Many caravans were originally from Guanzhong and Chang'an. Due to the war, they had to stay in Xiangyang. Once they found out that the war was over, the merchants immediately seized the opportunity to hit the road.

A pontoon bridge was specially built on the Han River outside Xiangyang City to facilitate the return of Chang'an's army. The first batch of [-] troops had already crossed the pontoon bridge and returned to Xiangyang.

The army crossed the pontoon bridge and arrived at Xiangyang City. Outside the city, Li Mi led the officials out of the city to welcome Li Ye's return.

"Welcome back, Your Highness!"

Li Ye nodded and asked with a smile: "Thank you for your hard work, has An Qingxu's army survived the sweat?"

Li Bi also smiled and said: "We only captured Jiangxinzhou once, but after one night, tens of thousands of troops retreated back to Jiangbei. We have hundreds of thousands of stone warships blocking the water. How can we let them cross the Han River? Don't even think about it. !”

Everyone surrounded Li Ye and entered the city. The city was still prosperous and lively. Li Ye smiled and asked, "There were no accidents in the city during the war, right?"

"We implement strict martial law at night to prevent enemy spies from entering the city. Various signs indicate that there must be Yan army spies in the city."

"What are the signs? Give me an example."

"The princess was assassinated, but failed."

This news shocked Li Ye. He quickly reined in his horse and asked, "What's going on?"

Li Mi hesitated: "The princess went to Dayun Temple to offer incense, and the carriage was shot by dozens of arrows on the way. But coincidentally, the carriage was only going to deliver offerings to the temple. The princess was not feeling well, so it was postponed until the next day. Go and escape."

"Has the assassin been caught?" Li Ye asked quickly.

Li Mi sighed, "The two assassins were forced into a dead end and committed suicide by taking poison. No clues were found on them. This happened 20 days ago!"

Li Ye thought that his wife and Yang Yuhuan liked to go shopping in a carriage, and he became really worried.

"Aside from the attempted assassination of my wife, is there anything else going on?"

Li Mi nodded, "Half a month ago, the reserve arsenal of the militia was set on fire. Eight thousand longbows, 20 arrows, and some war drums, flags, etc. were lost. It was very strange. We all suspected that someone was involved. Damn it, the internal security guards are fully investigating now."

At this time, they were almost at Li Ye's mansion. Li Ye nodded, "I'll go back to the mansion first, and we'll discuss the case in detail tomorrow!"

Li Ye returned to the palace, and the servants all bowed. When they came to the back house, they heard their mother's loud voice, "Azhu, I want to make two pairs of winter clothes. Please accompany me!"

Li Ye was startled, "Who is A Zhu?" '

As soon as he thought about it, he realized that A Zhu was Yang Yuhuan. Li Ye was surprised and happy. His mother actually accepted her?
Li Ye hurriedly walked into the back house and saw his mother and Yang Yuhuan walking out in the corridor talking and laughing. Yang Yuhuan was holding a curtain hat in his hand, followed by several little maids.

When the two of them saw Li Ye, they screamed with joy, "A Ye, are you back?"

Pei Sanniang stepped forward quickly, hugged her son, and said with a sore nose, "Mom, I haven't seen you for a year!"

"Mom, there hasn't been a year. If I left Chang'an in June, it would be half a year at most!"

Pei Sanniang raised her eyebrows, "Don't make excuses. I said it's been almost a year, right?"

Li Ye laughed dryly and winked at Yang Yuhuan. Yang Yuhuan immediately understood and went back to report the news to her eldest sister.

"Mom, when did you come? How is father?"

"I just arrived a few days ago. Alas! The emperor actually refused to allow me to leave. I went to find him in person in anger and beat up the treacherous Li Fuguo. The emperor immediately approved my coming to Xiangyang to visit my relatives."

"Mom, you beat Li Fuguo?" "Of course, he didn't allow me to leave. He said angrily that it was a rule that the family members of the Jiedushi envoys were not allowed to leave the capital, so I angrily scolded him. Even the emperor left the capital, so why can't I leave the capital?"

"Well said!" Li Ye praised.

"He was speechless and said that I was not allowed to leave. I thought that he had sent people to monitor us. My anger grew, so I slapped him several times and kicked him to the ground. Soon the eunuchs came. Pass the decree and allow me to come to Xiangyang to visit my relatives."

Li Ye put his arms around his mother's shoulders and said with a playful smile: "My mother is amazing! Well beaten, these eunuchs deserve a beating."

Pei Sanniang threw her son's hand off her shoulder and said bitterly: "My son is still useful. Your father was so frightened that his face changed color. He said that I had caused a big disaster and was a worthless guy. At the worst, I would not be able to destroy the Prime Minister's country!"

Li Ye said calmly: "As long as I support you, you can beat anyone who dares to mess with you, but I, the King of Heaven, don't be afraid!"

Pei Sanniang was overjoyed, "That's right!"

She turned around and saw that Yang Yuhuan was not there. She reached out and grabbed her son's ears, gritted her teeth and whispered: "You bastard, why did you kidnap the imperial concubine back?"

"Mom, let go first, someone is watching!"

Li Ye glared at several maids in the distance, who quickly turned around, covered their mouths and snickered.

Pei Sanniang let go and snorted: "I know the whole process. A Zhu told me. Let me ask you, don't you mind her age?"

Li Ye sighed, "For women as famous as Xi Shi, Zhaojun, and Diao Chan, age no longer matters."

"You men are both virtuous. Your father lost his mind when he mentioned the disappearance of the imperial concubine. Now you are his daughter-in-law. What do you think he will do?"

"Mom, this matter is important. Don't spread the word. Don't tell dad yet."

"Of course I know. Forget it, I don't care about your mess. Your mother, I just want to have a grandson. You should marry a concubine that can be born in two wives!"

"Isn't Xinyue pregnant?"

Pei Sanniang shook her head, "I guess this baby will be a girl again."

"Can mother see it?"

"There is a saying in my hometown that is called 'meat men and vegetarian women'. Xinyue loses her appetite when she sees meat and only likes vegetables. Nine times out of ten, she will have a girl in her belly."

"Not necessarily! Xinyue has never eaten much meat. She worked as a female Taoist priest for several years when she was a child."

"Hey! It depends on God's will! Go quickly and meet your wife and children. I won't delay you anymore."

Li Ye came to the living room. His daughter Xingsha was over one year old. It took her a while to recognize her father, and she immediately hugged his neck and held on.

Li Ye held his daughter in his arms, and Dugu Xinyue gave him her pretty face with a half-smile. Li Ye kissed his wife on the face. When he turned his head, he saw his precious daughter also approaching her with her chubby little face.

Everyone laughed, and Li Ye kissed his daughter hard on the face twice. The stubble on his beard stung his little face all of a sudden. The little guy rubbed his little face and started crying, and the room suddenly burst into laughter.

Next, Dugu Xinyue was having dinner, and Li Ye came to the study. As soon as he entered the room, a hot and delicate body immediately fell into his arms.

The two hugged each other and kissed each other for a long time. More than a month of lovesickness was integrated into this passionate long kiss.

(End of this chapter)