The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

Chapter 1781 Two Generals Return to Court

Chen Qingliao couldn't stand it anymore. "It's our oversight that we didn't prepare candy for such a day. I'll ask Qingsheng to go and buy him some candy."

Cheng Feng stopped him, saying, "Who prepares candy when there's such a commotion during childbirth? He's just being unreasonable, thinking that other people have to give out candy when something good happens. We won't spoil him."

Da Yan, who was supposed to have a meal at the Chen family's house, went hungry at noon and sat in the Prince's mansion, feeling wronged and reflecting on his actions.

In the afternoon, as soon as Cheng Feng and Shang Xi returned to the mansion, they heard from the servants that Da Yan had been crying several times in the servants' courtyard.

"Bringing him back to the manor was a mistake! Go and fetch him here!" These were Cheng Feng's true feelings!

Shang Xi didn't say much, thinking that once the New Year was over, the child could go to school. It was necessary to discipline the child's habit of asking for things, otherwise he would grow up to be a bad person.

"I'm going to check on my mother's yard!" Shang Xi said, making an excuse to leave when she saw that Cheng Feng was about to scold Da Yan.

When Da Yan heard that the prince was looking for him, he washed his face and ran over. When he saw Cheng Feng, he forced a smile, but it looked more like a grimace.

Cheng Feng said, "Stand still!"

Big Eyes stood a meter away from Cheng Feng, his shoulders hunched and back slumped. He was already short, but looking at him like this, he looked pitifully small.

"Stand up straight and head held high, don't huddle together!"

Following Cheng Feng's instructions, Da Yan straightened his back and puffed out his chest, but after doing all that, he shrunk back down again, not much better than before.

Cheng Feng asked him, "How's your self-reflection going?"

The big-eyed girl said obediently, "Your Highness, I have reflected on my actions. I will not ask outsiders for anything from now on, so as not to embarrass Your Highness."

"Remember this: you not only embarrass me, but it's also undignified of you to ask for things. The Prince's mansion will not shortchange you on food and drink. If you want candy, ask the steward!"

Big Eyes quickly declared her resolve, "I won't eat any more candy! As long as Your Highness doesn't kick me out of the palace! This is my guarantee!"

Cheng Feng opened it and saw that half of it was a circle. "What does this circle mean?" he asked.

With big eyes and a shy smile, she said, "I only know a limited number of words. If I don't know how to write something, I'll just draw a circle!"

When Cheng Feng saw this, he thought, "This child has written way too much!" Considering that the child hadn't been in school for very long, it was already quite an achievement that he could write so many characters, so he swallowed his words of reprimand.

"Your mind is quite sharp; you even know to circle words you don't know how to write. You can work here without worry. As long as you don't make any major mistakes, no one will kick you out of the palace!"

With Cheng Feng's words, Da Yan felt reassured again. "Thank you, Your Highness!"

"You wanted some candy, didn't you? Here, you can have this box! But you're not allowed to cry like that anymore!"

Big Eyes nodded obediently, wanting it but not daring to take it: "Your Highness, these are the Crown Prince's candies. If I take them, will he punish me?"

Cheng Feng handed a box of candy to Da Yan, saying, "Here you go, but you have to remember what I said."

Big Eyes stood motionless in front of Cheng Feng, clutching the box of candy with delight, at a loss for what to do.

Cheng Feng patted his shoulder. "There's nothing going on at home. I'll give you a few days off. Go out and have some fun!"

"I want to serve by the Prince's side!"

"I know you're loyal, go have fun!"

Cheng Feng had drunk quite a bit of wine today, and he was sleepy at this point. "Your Highness, let me help you to the couch to lie down for a while!"

Cheng Feng waved his hand. With his build, Da Yan couldn't possibly support him, and besides, Te didn't need anyone's help at all. "Go have fun!"

Cheng Feng was drowsy on the bed when he heard footsteps approaching from the courtyard gate. Cheng Feng sighed inwardly, wondering why they were back again!

Big Eyes widened and shone brightly, her voice tinged with excitement, "Your Highness, Generals Suiming and Suixin will return to court tomorrow!"

Cheng Feng, now completely sober, said, "Isn't there still two days left?"

"The notices have already been posted. It's tomorrow. I heard that the army passed Tongchun Pass yesterday and is almost at Mochun County now!"

Cheng Feng was completely energized. The war between the North and South had stopped, and Sui Ming and Sui Ying had returned. His uncle must be very happy now!

Cheng Feng said to Da Yan, "Have Xiao Shuanzi go to the palace to inquire and see if the information is reliable!"

"It's reliable. I asked around on the street, and everyone was talking about it. It's true."

Cheng Feng said, "Enough nonsense, let Xiao Shuanzi go into the palace to find out!"

"Why would he need to investigate? I can go myself!"

"You're just a child, who would know you? Let Xiao Shuanzi go, hurry up."

Big Eyes ran away reluctantly.

The next morning.

The streets were packed with people early on, all eagerly waiting.

Suddenly, the troops at the front cheered and jumped for joy, knowing that the two generals from the south had returned to the capital.

The north wind whipped up the flags, the armor gleamed in the sunlight, and the triumphant procession slowly approached from the end of the long street. Ten thousand iron cavalrymen trod on the stone slabs, their thunderous roar echoing through the streets and alleys. The black-armored soldiers stood in neat rows, their sword sheaths at their waists gleaming coldly, and their armor on their shoulders covered in the dust of battle.

For a moment, cheers, applause, and the sound of horses' hooves echoed and reverberated.

People of all ages crowded the roadside, with crowds thronging both sides of the cobblestone path. Children cheered and jumped, the elderly were moved to tears, and women stood on tiptoe to look out, waving their handkerchiefs with great enthusiasm. Colorful banners hung from the buildings along the street, and the smoke from incense and candles rose into the air, accompanied by the deafening sound of gongs and drums.

In the crowd, a child shouted excitedly, "Look, those two are generals!"

Yu Hua, holding Shang Xi's hand, her eyes red-rimmed, said, "That's great! It's really a ceasefire, we don't have to fight anymore!"

Shang Xi couldn't hide her joy, "Six or seven years in one battle, these soldiers have suffered so much!"

The two generals stood one in front of the other. The one who could be seen at a glance was Sui Ming. His bronze armor gleamed coldly. His gaze was resolute, his lips were slightly pursed, and he stared straight ahead. His eyes rarely fell on the people around him. Apart from the heavy killing intent emanating from him, this man had not changed much.

To Suiming's left rear was Suixin, whose eyes were smiling. His long spear leaned against the saddle, concealing most of its sharpness. His gaze swept over the jubilant city, and no one knew what he was thinking.

At this moment, a woman excitedly grabbed Shang Xi's clothes, shouting and crying, "That person is my son Tiedan, my son Tiedan, my son Tiedan... my son..."

The entire formation was made up of people in black armor. Shang Xi looked in the direction the woman was pointing, but she couldn't tell which one was the woman's son. Moreover, there were quite a few people in the crowd shouting like this woman. Shang Xi congratulated them on finding their son, husband, and father.

Those who came back alive were incredibly lucky.

Big Eyes, who was originally standing behind Shang Xi and Yu Hua, had somehow squeezed to the front. He stood on tiptoe and occasionally jumped up and down.

Yu Hua couldn't understand, so she asked him, "Big Eyes, what are you looking for?"

With tears and snot streaming down his face, he sobbed, "Let me see if my dad is in the ranks."