After the New Year, the annual envoys would enter the city.

This year, Jiang Jichen handed over all patrol matters in Chongzhou City to Xie Yunshan.

The new young general who heard the news was sitting on a reclining chair under a tree in the yard, enjoying the snow scene...

"what!"

Xie Yunshan flew up from the recliner, pointed at his own face in disbelief, and complained about the prince's ruthlessness.

"This general has only been back for three days!"

"Three days!"

After the excitement, he lay back down in a listless state, and cried miserably in front of Guan Yan,

"Oh, my back, my legs..."

“Ouch, that hurts…”

Guan Yan staggered his steps without changing his expression, revealing a certain group of people hiding behind him, "The prince ordered that the young lady assist General Xie."

"That's great!"

Xie Yunshan straightened his upper body and said, "Go and tell the prince that I will definitely get this done!"

"Yes, I am resigning."

After sending Guan Yan away, Xie Yunshan looked gossipy. He picked up the unconvinced Tuanzi and asked, "Hey, what trouble have you gotten yourself into again?"

Jiang An pouted and put his hands on his hips, "An An didn't!"

Xie Yunshan: I don’t believe you at all.

"Really not?"

Tuanzi hesitated and stammered, "The roof of the main house..."

"Ahem... it leaked."

Xie Yunshan:?

!

“Hahaha… Tuanzi, you are so hahaha!”

He laughed so hard that he couldn't straighten his back. He stretched out his hand as if he wanted to say something, but his hand fell down too weakly.

Jiang An stiffened his neck and said, "An An, let Jiang Si take me up to see the moon..."

"How did An An know that it would collapse?"

It must be that the main house has fallen into disrepair, it’s not her fault!

She is not fat, not fat at all!

Xie Yunshan wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, and raised his eyebrows, "Yes, it's all the fault of the main house..."

"Your Highness is so stingy. Why don't you just go back to the General's Mansion with me~"

Jiang Tuanzi pouted, "No, my father is not in your house, An An won't go."

"Tsk~"

I have to admit that Xie Yunshan was very jealous.

He looked up at the sky and said, "Oh, when will I suddenly have a daughter?"

After sighing for a while, Xie Yunshan took Tuanzi by the hand and said, "Let's go to work."

Jiang An patted him on the back, "Come on~"

Xie Yunshan: "Hey! The prince said you have to help me~"

Tuanzi was shocked. He stretched out his fat hands and wanted to get in front of General Xie. "An An is only five years old, still a child!"

Xie Yunshan didn't listen and brainwashed him: "No, you are not an ordinary dumpling!"

"Eh?"

Jiang An's chubby face was confused, and he patted his belly with his little hands, "An An is unusual?"

"Li Xingsang said that An An is indeed extraordinary..."

"His sister is also five years old and can only eat one bowl of rice, but An An can eat three bowls!"

"An An can even lift big rocks~"

Xie Yunshan: …

The corner of his mouth twitched, "Okay, shut up."

"Oh, all right~"

After the adult and the child left the house, they went straight to the residence of the governor Wen Shoushi.

He learned that this year's visit was somewhat different from previous years...

Ling Wuhou, who was in charge of the Ministry of Rites in Dongli, died suddenly of illness. His eldest brother took over the title and visited as an envoy this year.

The one who came from Shang Kingdom was still Su Youqi, but he had become the crown prince.

The one who came from Nan Zhao was also the Crown Prince of Nan Zhao. I heard that he specifically requested this mission...

And Mobei is still Princess Mobei.

Therefore, most of the envoys this year are royal families and marquises from various countries, and martial law must be imposed during patrols in the city. After all, these dragon descendants cannot have any accidents happen in the territory of Nan Shang!

The general defending the city said: "Every year, the national defense army dispatches troops to the city, with a team of 100 people, led by a centurion."

"There are four teams patrolling in each of the four directions of Chongzhou Prefecture..."

"A total of more than 2,000 black-armored soldiers were mobilized."

In addition, the number of soldiers guarding the city gate will be increased, and the inspection of the people at the city gate will be more detailed...

The east part of the city, which is centered around the post station, also needs to arrange patrols and other matters separately...

Jiang An held his face with his hands, his eyes wide with confusion.

Even though he is still sitting in the hall, he has actually been gone for quite some time.

Xie Yunshan tried his best to maintain the dignity that a general should have, and nodded from time to time in response to the general's words. Whether he could understand or not, only he knew.

After seeing off the general defending the city, he slumped in his chair with empty eyes.

The governor Wen Shoushi coughed lightly and quickly picked up the teacup to cover the curve of his mouth.

The epidemic incident made him and the general from Kyoto feel somewhat familiar with each other, and they spoke without feeling too awkward.

"I will participate in the inspection every year. Thank you, General Mo Chou..."

Xie Yunshan shook his head, "This general is not sad, but I feel distressed for myself in a few days!"

When the envoy enters the city, he will also join the patrol.

Thinking about myself standing in the cold wind, listening to the shouting and noise in the tavern, I feel a little pitiful...

"Ugh…"

An An is also worried.

Her thin eyebrows drooped, and she said angrily, "It's just that the roof is broken, can't An An fix it?"

At this time, the main courtyard of the palace,

Jiang Jichen leaned back against the armchair, wearing a black cloak.

He put down the book in his hand, clenched his cold and stiff hands, and looked up at the roof that was being repaired.

Don’t be angry... My dear daughter, don’t be angry!

"Look at the inkstone..."

"My lord, what are your orders?"

"When does An go to school?"

Guan Yan silently lit a candle for Jiang Jichen in his heart, "Reply to Your Majesty, after the Lantern Festival."

Jiang Jichen had a blank expression on his face. "You can go out now."

The latter bowed and said, "Yes."

I don't want to go to school, and you drive me out to the cold wind, but the school doesn't even open!

……

The duo worked hard for half a day and did not return to the palace until night fell.

Tuanzi climbed out of the carriage and stretched out his chubby hands for Nioniou to hold him.

She nestled in the arms of her beloved maid, sniffing the faint scent of incense on Niangniang's body, "An An wants to eat chicken legs..."

"Big legs!"

"Butler Sun has already asked the kitchen to prepare it. I will take you back to Zhaixing Courtyard for dinner."

"Eh? Why don't you go to the main courtyard? Doesn't Dad want to eat?"

Nianniang held the person in her arms and walked steadily towards the backyard, "Miss, you forgot that the roof of the main courtyard...is leaking."

The guilty Tuanzi shook his feet, "Ah, it's not fixed yet~"

In this regard, Nianniang, who did not see the scene, also expressed his confusion, wondering how a little kid could make the roof leak...

Did the young lady carry the stone to the roof?

The days passed peacefully, and Tuanzi was busier than her father every day.

Every time Jiang Jichen wanted to see his daughter, he was always disappointed. In the huge palace, he seemed to be a bit lonely.

Jiang An will take Qisheng to various shops today, prepare some novel-looking food in the kitchen tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow he will follow Xie Yunshan to do some inspections...

Her short legs were getting thinner, and even her dreams at night were filled with all kinds of messy things.

Fortunately, she enjoyed it. Although she was busy, the smile on her face never faded.

Seeing that his daughter liked it, the old father did not interfere too much. At most, he would follow behind and clean up the mess when Jiang Tuanzi was not thoughtful.

The day the envoy entered the city was the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, and Xie Yunshan went to Zhaixingyuan early in the morning.

"Duanzi..."

He picked up Jiang An who was sleeping soundly in the bed and shook him a few times, "Tuanzi, wake up!"

Jiang An slapped him on the chin, closed his eyes and smacked his lips, "What's wrong?"

"The sky is falling, go find my dad first..."

After saying this in a daze, she groped for her little quilt with her fat hands.

The excited General Xie shook Tuanzi again and said, "The envoy is coming to the city today. You are my deputy general. Get up quickly!"

Jiang Anyuan, who was finally forced to open his eyes, felt hopeless.

The days in Chongzhou are very short in winter. It’s still grey outside at this hour, and even the roosters in the kitchen haven’t started yet…

She kicked her legs, "Have you ever seen a five-year-old deputy commander? An An won't go!"

"Don't go?"

The very stubborn little Dumpling turned his head away and said, "No!"

After one stick of incense...

Tuanzi appeared in front of the mansion gate.

She stuffed the banknotes in her sleeves again, and said in high spirits, "Let's go quickly, the governor will be waiting anxiously soon~"

Xie Yunshan, who had hidden his achievements and fame, chuckled, "Money-obsessed."

As Xie Yunshan's deputy general, Jiang An was also assigned a war horse.

She was wearing a light blue riding outfit, with silver arm guards around her chubby hands and her hair tied in a ponytail. She looked like a cool and lovely girl.

Nianniang rode with her, protecting the young lady whose legs were not long enough.

Outside the city gate, a huge convoy was driving in, and the accompanying guards, servants and maids formed a long line that stretched as far as the eye could see.

There are also boxes of rare treasures...

Several flags of different countries fluttered in the wind. Jiang An looked up and whispered to Niang Niang,

"These flags don't look as majestic as the royal army!"

Xie Yunshan, who was standing by, had a smile in his eyes, and his tone was full of pride and confidence as a great power, "How can a small vassal state compare with the Royal Guards?"

The governor took a deep breath and said, "My two ancestors, we can't bully people in front of others!"

The convoy stopped a few feet away from the welcoming team led by Xie Yunshan.

The maid Bu Bu Sheng Lian walked forward and opened the door of the carriage.

A strange man came down, gathered his robe, put his hands together in front of him, and saluted Xie Yunshan in a neither humble nor arrogant manner.

"But General Xie?"

"I have heard of the general's name for a long time. It is true that heroes emerge young."

This person is Dongli's new Ling Wuhou. In terms of status, he is on par with Xie Yunshan, who is a general of the first rank. His initiative to get off the carriage showed a bit of goodwill.

Xie Yunshan raised his eyebrows.

He did not dismount, but clasped his hands in return.

"This general would like to thank the Marquis for his praise!"

He was flamboyant but not rude, and was filled with the pride that a young general should have, causing the maids to stare at him again and again.

Prince Nan Zhao also stepped forward, wearing his favorite moon-white gown and a cloak. His gentle smile made people feel good about him.

"Miss An An, I haven't seen you for a few months. Do you miss me?"

His words were like those of an older brother next door, intimate but not overstepping the line.

Jiang An, sitting on horseback, tilted his head and grinned foolishly, his hair moving behind him.

Who doesn't like beautiful women?

"I thought about it~"

Tuanzi, who is always sweet-talking and likable, gave a perfect answer.

"And me?"

"what about me?"

The prince's younger brother stood on tiptoe with longing in his eyes.

Tuanzi bared his teeth, "Oh, you are here too~"

The little fat boy raised his chin, put his hands behind his back, and said, "Ah~"

"Your Highness specifically asked my brother for this!"

The Shang Kingdom's troops were at the back, and Su Youqi was not in good health, so he and Princess Mobei were the last to step forward.

With a pale face, he signaled the maid to stop supporting him, "Miss An An, thank you, General..."

Su Youqi forced a smile and suppressed a cough, "My team has prepared some New Year gifts for the young lady, and will send someone to deliver them to the palace."

Mobei and Nanshang have little to do with each other, and the Mobei Princess is so precious that the King of Mobei is so afraid of breaking her.

She seemed to be naturally incompatible with the aura of Dumpling who was surrounded by people, and she just greeted him politely.

Xinling Wu Hou looked at Jiang An carefully, lowering his eyes in thought.

Seeing that everyone had exchanged greetings, the governor Wen Shoushi also came on stage.

With a kind smile on his face, he led the teams from several countries and asked them to go back and have a rest...

Wen Shoushi, whose face was about to break from smiling, looked at the brand new gate of the post station, and for some reason his heart trembled.

He approached Tuanzi and said in a negotiating tone, "Miss An'an, you can't demolish the post station again this year!"

The confused Tuanzi said: "Eh? Does the post station need to be repaired?"

Wen Shoushi: Guess what~

After finally checking the inspection matters, Xie Yunshan walked out of the post station.

He stretched his stiff muscles and took a long breath, "Today, I must..."

Yun Yi: "Sir, you still have to patrol at night, you can't drink while on duty."

Xie Yunshan, who was choked, kicked the guard on the buttocks and glared at him, "This general doesn't drink, he just listens to music! Just listen to music!"

Not only does he listen to it himself, he also wants to gather the dumplings!

This way he can take the girl to the palace, hehe~

General Xie, who had a very beautiful idea, looked around for a few times, even turned around on the spot, and asked a soul-searching question, "Where is this big dumpling of mine?"

Where did the little girl go? ?

Yun Yi covered his buttocks and said, "Sir, Miss An An took the little prince of Nan Zhao out to play."

Xie Yunshan got angry and kicked him again, "Why did you tell this general just now?"

Yun Yi felt wronged, "Sir, that's why I asked..."

He scratched his head and pointed at a few guards, "Hurry up, which direction Tuanzi went, go find her and stay by her side!"

"Yes!"

As it got dark, the prince returned home after a busy day.

He stood in the Zhaixing Courtyard where Zhengyan was the only one left, feeling the cold wind blowing.

The little guard trembled when he met the prince's gaze, "Prince... Miss went out with General Xie today..."

I don’t even know where I am now!

Jiang Jichen turned around and went to Xie Yunshan's yard.

General Xie, who had just picked up the chopsticks, swallowed the meat in his mouth and looked at the expressionless Jiang Jichen with his black and white eyes.

He pushed the plate, "Eat something?"

Jiang Jichen glanced at him, "Where's An?"

"Ahem...she took the prince of Nan Zhao out to experience the customs of Chongzhou!"

Ah yes!

It’s definitely not for fun!

Guan Yan: "My Lord, the young lady is back..."

Jiang Jichen turned and left, leaving Xie Yunshan alone and disheveled.

He threw away his chopsticks and said with a gossipy look, "Quick, Yun Yi, come and watch the fun with me!"

At the gate of the palace,

Butler Sun hurried to see Tuanzi who had played wildly before his master.

"Oh my little ancestor!"

He quickly cleaned the dust off Jiang An's clothes and her slightly messy hair.

"The master is looking for you when he returns home, you stinky-faced guy, you better be obedient later..."

The obedient little girl nodded honestly, "An An understands, Butler Sun~"

Steward Sun: "Young Master, if the Master punishes you, just run to the yard. He will calm down tomorrow morning..."

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