During the Spring Festival of the second year of Xining, Xu Lingyi was a bit more lively than in previous years.

First, Xu Lingyi was granted the title of Taibao of the Crown Prince, becoming the first person in the Zhou Dynasty who was both the Three Sovereigns and the Three Dukes. Later, Xu Lingkuan, who had been in the imperial guard for more than twenty years, was promoted to the Five Cities Military and Horse Division and served as the capital commander. Although

He was in charge of some miscellaneous matters, but he was a serious official of the third rank. When the lanterns of the Lantern Festival fell on the 18th, Xu Sishen was granted the title of hereditary official of the fourth rank.

In front of the Xu Mansion, carriages with silver dragon embroidery and plain lion head embroidery hanging on the green curtains are coming in an endless stream.

Xu Sijin couldn't help but scratched his head: It's already mid-February, why are there still so many people?

He wore a raven-green black coarse cloth robe and traveled day and night, covered in dust. Although he looked a bit gray, his eyes were bright and there was a bit of majesty between his eyebrows. At first glance, he was no ordinary person.

Along the way, people turn their attention.

Didn't you say that the Marquis and the Fifth Master and the Seventh Young Master have all been promoted? Seeing the familiar black lacquered copper-nailed door of the Xu Mansion, Changan couldn't help but smile happily. He must be someone who came to congratulate him.

He helped Xu Sijin hold the horse. Although he was dressed the same as Xu Sijin, Xu Sijin looked relaxed and confident, and his demeanor was more cautious and cautious. They were both tall and handsome, but everyone's eyes would still fall on Xu Sijin first.

On the body.

Someone immediately discovered Xu Sijin.

"Sixth Young Master, where's the Sixth Young Master?" The steward on duty in front of the door left behind the staff and stewards who came with flattering smiles to send greetings and ran over in a hurry. Oh, it's really the Sixth Young Master. The steward said while hurriedly bending down.

Salute to Xu Sijin, the younger one is Liu Shao. He didn’t say a word and gently opened his mouth. Look at my bad mouth. I can’t even say anything happy to see my uncle. I can’t call him that now.

Sixth Young Master, it’s time to call me Uncle Wu Jin, it’s time to say that, and he bent down to salute Xu Sijin again. I wish you a good old age. I wish you good luck and success.

Before he could say anything, the people on the other side who heard the noise came running over.

Uncle, little dog Fu, I wish you a happy new year.

Uncle, the little one is auspicious. Do you still remember? The little sister is the errand of the fourth lady. I wish you a happy new year.

They were giving orders and shouting like a vegetable market.

Xu Sijin laughed loudly and ordered Chang'an to reward everyone

Chang'an smiled and took out the purse that had been prepared, embroidered with the pattern of everything goes well, and was specially used to reward servants, and gave it to anyone he met.

Someone immediately said: Oh, isn't this brother Chang'an from Wan Guanshi's family? After all, he is someone close to the uncle. If he were on the street, he wouldn't be able to recognize him.

Chang'an smiled slightly and didn't say much.

The staff and stewards who came to send greetings were all smart people, so they gathered around. After the servants of the Xu family became quieter, they straightened their clothes and stepped forward to salute Xu Sijin.

Xu Sijin spoke to these people politely.

The alert boy rushed to report the news to the eleventh mother-in-law, Xu Lingyi.

After a while, Manager Bai, Xu Sizhen, Xu Sijie and others came out to welcome him.

Sixth brother Xu Sizhen's face was filled with surprise. Didn't I say you wouldn't be back until late February? Why did you arrive home on the tenth day of the lunar month?

Let's hurry up. Xu Sijin said with a smile. He met Xu Sichen and Xu Sijie and pointed to the seven or eight carriages behind him. On top of them are things for everyone. You ask people to pack them up. I'll go see my mother and grandmother first.

Young masters, go and get busy. Manager Bai stood up considerately. It’s enough for me and Chang An to be here.

Xu Sijin nodded and told Chang An to give the things to Manager Bai. You should go back and have a rest. Your family is also thinking about you. Then he walked side by side to the backyard with Xu Sizhen and Xu Sijie.

How are you doing in Guizhou? Xu Sijie asked him with a smile. Judging from your energy, it seems to be quite good.

Of course. Xu Sijin smiled and said, do you think I am the kind of person who suffers the most?

Before he finished speaking, two people ran towards him: Sixth Brother, Sixth Brother

It's Xu Sishen and Xu Sicheng.

Xiaoqi and Xiaoba, Xu Sijin came forward and hugged Xu Sishen's shoulders affectionately. I was afraid that you had already left for Henan. I didn't expect that you were still at home. I heard that you had sealed the hereditary Qianshi. Congratulations.

, let go of his hand, looked Xu Sishen up and down, and teased him, OK, we have been apart for three days, and I want to have a shave. He then smiled and said, I will serve you a congratulatory drink at Chunxi Tower later. Then he looked at the people present.

Xu Sizhen, Xu Sijie, and Xu Sicheng looked at each one one by one, and said boldly and authentically, "Everyone will go to accompany you when the time comes, and we will not return until we are drunk." The solemnity of the superior was revealed inadvertently.

The younger brother who asked him to take care of him yesterday seemed to have suddenly grown taller. Not only did his outstretched wings become smaller, but he also seemed to be taking care of him in return. Xu Sizhen was not used to the sudden change.

, looked at his brother with complicated eyes, and was silent for a moment.

Xu Sicheng looked at Xu Sijin with eyes full of admiration.

After Sixth Brother comes to Beijing to choose a bolt, he will follow Sixth Brother to Guizhou. Sixth Brother is upright and straightforward, a real man, and he should be like Sixth Brother.

You're still not drunk yet. Xu Sijie scolded Xu Sijin with a smile, "Be careful and you will lose your temper when you find out."

Xu Sijin chuckled.

Two forty-year-old men wearing the uniforms of fourth-grade military attachés came over and saluted them: Aren't these the Crown Prince and the Seventh Young Master? His eyes fell on Xu Sijin, and he couldn't help but trembled, and said hurriedly: Mr. Xu, no

I thought I would meet you here. You have just returned from Guizhou. Please introduce yourself: I am Zhou Jing, a colleague of the Xishan Camp. I used to be a colleague of Mr. Lin. This is my good friend, Commander Sun of the North City of the Five Cities Army.

bright.

Xu Sijin smiled and nodded.

Zhou Jing hurriedly invited him warmly: "It's better to meet by chance than to meet by chance. It shows that we are destined to meet you. If you don't mind, Brother Sun and I will invite you to Chunxi Tower one day. Please give us a face." He added,

We are all from the Imperial Guard and are good friends with Uncle Ling Wu. We are also here to congratulate Commander Xu on his promotion.

Let's talk about it then. Xu Sijin smiled euphemistically and said, My bolt selection book is in mid-March. I came back early just because I wanted to be able to serve as a filial piety for a few more days under the care of my elders, without losing the enthusiasm among colleagues and the reserve of a superior.

Of course, of course, the two of them said respectfully, but they couldn't hide the disappointment in their eyes.

Another person came slowly towards this side. Moreover, the one accompanying him looked like Xu Lingkuan, wearing a red official uniform.

Xu Sijin was shocked.

In red official uniform, at least third grade, Xu Lingkuan must be a real figure in the company. If you meet him, you will have to spend a long time chatting with him.

He wants to see his mother as soon as possible

As soon as the thought flashed, Xu Sijin winked at Xu Sizhen, gesturing for him to come forward to help entertain. Zhou Jing and Sun Ming smiled and said to the two of them: "Two adults, I just came in. I haven't had time to tell my parents."

Say hello, I'll excuse you.

Those two people were also shrewd people. Before Xu Sizhen could speak, he said: "Uncle Wu Jin, please take a step first. We are about to leave."

Seeing the red official uniform getting closer and closer to him, Xu Sijin hurriedly said a few words, left his elder brother and younger brother behind and hurried to the main courtyard.

Xu Sizhen and others were stunned for a moment. Xu Lingkuan's voice sounded in their ears: It seemed that it was Brother Jin just now.

The brothers hurriedly turned around to see that Xu Sijin had entered the Chui Hua Gate and almost bumped into Mother Song who was about to go out to find out about him.

Oh, Mrs. Song pulled Xu Sijin excitedly. Madam is thinking of you.

It's better to go to mother's house quickly before you get stopped

I know, I know. Xu Sijin hurried to the main room without waiting for her to finish.

Song's mother followed him with a smile.

Although it was early spring, the weather in Yanjing was still very cold, and the Xifu crabapples and grape vines in the yard had not yet sprouted new green and bare leaves, but in Xu Siyu's eyes, they felt very kind.

The little maid shouted that the sixth young master was back and helped him lift the curtain.

Eleven Niang came out immediately.

Brother Jin, there were tears of joy in her eyes.

Mother Xu Sijin hugged her mother, are you okay?

I'm fine, I'm fine, Eleven Niang is also holding her son.

There was a slight cough from behind.

Now that you're back, let's sit in the house

Xu Sijin followed the sound and saw his father's face that was a little serious but had a hint of joy.

Father, he stepped forward and saluted Xu Lingyi.

Xu Lingkuan nodded lightly and turned around to enter the house.

My father is still the same as before.

No matter how happy you are, you must keep a straight face.

Xu Sijin made faces at his mother.

Eleven Niang glared at him.

He pursed his lips and followed his father into the house.

The father and son sat down on the big kang near the window in the west room, and Eleven Niang personally poured tea for them.

I come, I come. Xu Sijin hurriedly stood up and took his mother's tea. His eyes fell on his mother's face, and he found that her mother was rounder and looked better than when he left.

He was about to make fun of his mother when a baby's cry, as thin as a cat's, came from the inner room.

Eleven Niang smiled apologetically at him and whispered: It was your sister who hurried into the inner room.

Xu Sijin was stunned for a moment: Sister

Why didn't anyone tell him?

Xu Lingyi hummed uncomfortably.

Xu Sijin jumped up: "Duo, when did you take a concubine again?" He stared at his father with big eyes.

Xu Lingyi was speechless.

Xu Sijin already said: Otherwise, where would my sister come from?

Talking nonsense, the eleventh mother walked out holding her daughter who was only sixty-two days old, and said angrily, she is your sister

Xu Sijin looked shocked and pointed at Eleven Niang: You, when did you give birth to my sister? Why don’t I know? As he said this, he couldn’t help but look at the big red baby playing in the eleventh Niang’s arms.

Eleven Niang hesitated for a while: "Weren't you shooting targets in those days?" She showed her daughter to her son. You went home and rested for two days before leaving. She never had a chance to tell you,
To be continued...