Jiang smiled and looked at Guo. "Look, your son isn't afraid at all. He hasn't even reached Kyoto yet, but you've been frightened until your face turned pale. Even if you've been rude, no one in the Duke's Mansion would bother you with these red tapes. People in the Duke's Mansion are most afraid of these troublesome things. Even if you've been rude in front of the Emperor, it's understandable. Besides, you won't be able to see the Emperor, so everyone else is fine."

Jiang looked at Ye Qingyu, also a little uncertain. After all, she had been away from Kyoto for more than ten years.

Ye Qingyu smiled and nodded, "Aunt is right. We in the Duke's Mansion observe proper etiquette outside the palace, but there are no such red tape inside the palace."

Guo's nervous mood gradually calmed down. As long as she didn't act rudely in the Duke's Mansion, it would be fine. As a woman in the inner palace, how could she have the chance to meet someone from the royal family?

At this time, the carriage slowly stopped. Gu Yuanchen knocked on the carriage road and said, "Mother, we have arrived in Fuchun Town. We will rest here tonight and leave tomorrow."

Ye Qingyu got out of the carriage and saw that the sun had already set.

Jiang and Guo came out of the carriage holding An An.

An old man with white hair and a youthful face emerged from a carriage at the back. He got out and looked around. Ye Qingyu approached him and said with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work, Divine Doctor Ge. Let's stay here for one night. We'll reach Kyoto in another day's walk tomorrow."

This old man was the Divine Doctor Ge whom Ye Qingyu had mentioned before. She had not thought that she could really find him this time. She did not expect that Divine Doctor Ge was really in the northern border. When they found him, the old man was treating injured soldiers in the military guard station. Ye Qingyu also happened to hear soldiers talking about him when she went to the military camp, and that's how she found him. It was really effortless.

Being called a miracle doctor naturally comes with its own temper. When Ge Divine Doctor heard that she wanted him to go to the capital to treat someone's leg, the old man said, "I naturally don't want to treat the rich and powerful, but considering your contributions to the people and soldiers in the north, I will help you this time. Whenever you return to the capital, take me with you."

Ye Qingyu was extremely surprised and said, "Thank you, doctor. If you can cure my daughter's fiancé's leg, you will definitely give me a generous gift."

Doctor Ge was not interested in any generous gifts. He waved his hand, signaling Ye Qingyu to leave and not disturb him from saving people.

Ye Qingyu continued, "Divine Doctor, this time I'm asking you to treat my daughter's fiancé's leg. This will be done in secrecy. I'm asking you to pretend to be a member of the Duke's Mansion, so please don't mind."

Doctor Ge didn't care at all, "It's up to you, just leave now if you have nothing else to do."

Ye Qingyu bowed and left the garrison with Gu Yuanchen.

When they left Pingliang City, they took Doctor Ge with them.

The group stayed in Fuchun Town for one night, and rode at full speed the next day, determined to enter Kyoto City before the city gates closed.

Because the message had been sent to the Duke's Mansion long ago, people from the Duke's Mansion were waiting outside the city early in the morning. After noon, Xu and Zhong took a carriage out of Kyoto City. Gu Huaizhi rode a horse to protect them and waited at a post station ten miles outside Kyoto City.

It was almost dark when we saw Gu Yuanchen and his group.

Xu and Zhong finally saw the person coming back, and hurried up.

Gu Yuanchen saw his third brother's handsome face from afar. He smiled and said to the people in the carriage, "Mother, Second Aunt, Third Aunt, and Third Brother are here to pick us up."

Jiang was full of surprise, and Ye Qingyu was also happy. The carriage stopped and several people got off one after another.

Xu and Zhong quickly bowed to Jiang, "Sister-in-law, thank you for your hard work."

"Is this my niece-in-law? And this is An An?" Xu asked Guo who was standing next to Jiang.

Jiang quickly pulled Guo over and said with a smile, "Yes, this is Yuan'er's daughter-in-law and son. I haven't met your third and second aunts yet."

Mrs. Guo bowed nervously, "Niece-in-law greets Third Aunt and Second Aunt."

Xu and Zhong smiled and helped her up. "We're family, no need to be polite. Sister-in-law, this is my third child. When you left, he was still in my belly."

Gu Huaizhi went up to pay his respects and said, "Meet my aunt."

Jiang had often heard her youngest son talk about how outstanding her nephew was. When she saw him today, she found that he was indeed a handsome and elegant man. The sons of their Duke's Mansion were indeed outstanding.

"Okay, okay, you've grown so big in the blink of an eye."

"Second sister-in-law, why don't you see He An?"

Mrs. Zhong smiled helplessly, "That bastard went to study with his master last year. I don't know where he went."

Gu Hean, second cousin from second uncle and second aunt's family. Ye Qingyu only remembered that she hadn't seen her second cousin since her rebirth when her eldest aunt mentioned him. In her previous life, her second cousin was a rebellious person. He ran away from his marriage and followed his master to travel around the world. Her second uncle was doing business outside all year round. When the Duke's Mansion was executed, her second uncle and second cousin were both out of town. She didn't know if they escaped the hunt in their previous life.

Ye Qingyu smiled and said, "Aunts, it's getting dark. Let's talk about it when we get back home."

Xu smiled and said, "Yes, yes, you see, we were so happy to see our sister-in-law that we forgot about it. It was Qingqing who reminded us. Let's get in the carriage and go back to the Duke's Mansion. Dinner has already been prepared and we are waiting for you to come back."

The group rushed into Kyoto before dark and before the city gates closed. When they returned to the Duke's Mansion, it was completely dark.

The Duke walked back and forth in the front hall, looking outside from time to time.

The doorman ran in with a joyful look on his face and reported, "My Lord, the Madam and the others are back and have already entered the mansion!"

The Duke's face lit up with joy and he walked out quickly.

After taking a few steps, he saw a group of servants holding lanterns and walking towards him. The lady in the lead stopped when she saw him.

Jiang was originally all smiles, but the moment she saw the Duke, she knelt down excitedly, "I greet you, father. I am unfilial and have not served you for many years."

The Duke hurried forward and said, "What are you doing? Hurry up and get up." He looked at Xu and Zhong, "Why don't you help your sister-in-law up?"

Xu and Zhong helped Jiang up. The Duke said, "Come inside first. It's cold outside. If you have anything to say, let's talk inside."

Xu and Zhong followed suit, "Yes, sister-in-law, let's go inside and talk."

Jiang nodded with tears in her eyes and said, "Yes, I was anxious. Come in first."

When they arrived at the front hall and everyone sat down, Jiang quickly pulled Guo over and knelt down to kowtow to the Duke. "Come, meet your grandfather. Father, this is Yuan'er's daughter-in-law. They got married in the northern border and couldn't come back to offer you a cup of tea."

Guo had heard of the Duke of Zhenguo's deeds long ago, and she was both impressed and a little frightened. She kowtowed respectfully, "Grandfather, your granddaughter-in-law greets you. May you live a long and healthy life."

The Duke nodded cheerfully, "Okay, good boy, get up quickly."

Ye Qingyu hurried forward and helped Guo up.

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