The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

On that day, Lu Taigong sent his servants to notify Lu Ze, Liu Bang, and Lu Zhi and her husband separately, asking them to come back to his house in the evening for dinner together.

When Lü Zhi heard the news, she was overjoyed and immediately took Liu Ying back to Lü's mansion. When Lü Zhi entered the mansion, she saw Lü Su busy in the yard and her eyes became moist.

"Sister!" Lu Zhi shouted excitedly.

Hearing the voice, Lu Su quickly turned around and saw Lu Zhi and Liu Ying, a happy smile bloomed on his face.

"Sister, you're here!" Lu Su walked over quickly and hugged Lu Zhi tightly.

"Sister, how have you been these years?" Lu Zhi's voice was slightly choked.

"Good, very good!" Lu Su patted Lu Zhi's back gently, "I just miss you all the time."

The two sisters let go of each other, Liu Ying stood aside obediently, and Lu Su squatted down and gently touched Liu Ying's head.

"Ying'er has grown up so much and is becoming more and more lovable."

Liu Ying smiled sweetly, "Aunt, I miss you too."

At this time, two-year-old Lü Tai and one-year-old Meng Hao were brought out. Liu Ying saw his brothers and ran over excitedly, holding their hands.

"Brothers, come, let's play together."

Mr. Lu and Mrs. Lu sat aside, watching the children play with a smile.

"Look at these children, they are so happy." Mr. Lu said with emotion.

"Yes, the family is finally reunited, except for Shi'er," Mrs. Lu agreed.

Grandpa Lu consoled him, "I heard from Meng Yi that Shi'er has also found a girl in Jiuyuan. Maybe she'll be back soon."

Mrs. Lu nodded helplessly.

Liu Ying took his two younger brothers running and playing in the yard. They chased each other, and their laughter echoed throughout the Lu Mansion.

"Be careful, don't fall!" Qiuya and Xiazhu shouted nervously.

"I know!" Liu Ying responded.

The laughter of the children, the conversation of the sisters, and the caring words of the elders intertwined together to form a warm and harmonious family scene. Lv Su felt this long-lost family affection and was filled with happiness.

That night, after the banquet began in Lu's mansion, laughter and joy could be heard from time to time.

After three rounds of drinks, Lu Su's cheeks flushed and her eyes became a little blurry. She took Lu Zhi's hand and said coquettishly, "Sister, do you remember when we were little and played hide-and-seek in the backyard? I always hid behind that old willow tree, and you always found me."

Lü Zhi smiled as she recalled those wonderful times. She gently patted Lü Su's hand and said, "Yes, we were so carefree back then. There was also that time when you accidentally fell while trying to pick that beautiful flower, and you bruised your knee. You cried so hard."

Lu Ze was listening with rapt interest. He put down his wine glass and interrupted with a smile, "Haha, I remember that time too. But then I secretly picked that flower for you, and you immediately burst into laughter."

Lu Su glanced at Lu Ze and said with a smile, "Yes, thanks to my elder brother, time flies by so fast. It's been more than ten years in a flash."

Under the careful care of the maids, a table was prepared for Liu Ying, Meng Hao, and Lü Tai, and a sumptuous meal was laid out. They sat around the table, enjoying the food and chatting with each other.

Everyone in the hall was attracted by the innocent and cute appearance of these little guys and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

For a moment, the entire banquet hall was filled with a warm and joyful atmosphere.

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The time span from the New Year to the end of the Ghost Festival is quite long, but Meng Yi and Lu Su feel that this time passes in a flash.

In Pei County, they spent many wonderful days during this period. Meng Hao got along well with Lu Taigong and others, and their feelings became deeper.

However, all good things must come to an end, and it was finally time to say goodbye.

It was a sunny day with a gentle breeze. Meng Yi and Lu Su packed their bags and said goodbye to Lu Taigong and the others.

Everyone stood at the door, their eyes revealing deep reluctance.

Grandpa Lu held Meng Hao's hand tightly, tears glistening in his eyes. He said in a slightly trembling voice, "Hao'er, listen to your parents when you go back. If you have the chance, come to Pei County to visit your grandparents again."

Meng Hao snuggled in Grandpa Lu's arms, rubbing his little head against his chest. His eyes were filled with reluctance, but he still nodded vigorously to express his agreement. In a childish voice, he said to Grandpa Lu and Madam Lu, "Grandpa, Grandma, I will miss you."

Lu Su hugged Madam Lu tightly, tears pouring out like a broken dam. Her voice was choked with sobs as she whispered, "Mother, I will miss you. Please take care of yourself."

Mrs. Lu patted Lu Su's back and comforted her gently, "Silly child, don't cry. You must live a good life and remember to come home often."

Meng Yi walked up to Grandpa Lu and Madam Lu, bowed respectfully, and said gratefully, "I'm so grateful for your careful care during this time. I hope you take good care of yourselves."

Grandpa Lu quickly helped Meng Yi up and said with a smile, "We are all family. There is no need to be so polite."

Then, Meng Yi and Lu Su led Meng Hao back to the carriage. Meng Yi carefully carried Meng Hao aboard and then got in himself. Lu Su stood by, gently wiping away tears.

Under the strict protection of the guards, the vehicle slowly drove out of the gate of Lu's mansion. Meng Yi couldn't help but look back and saw that Lu Taigong, Lu Furen and other family members were still standing at the door, their eyes full of reluctance and concern.

Lu Taigong raised his hand slightly, as if he wanted to say something else, but in the end he did not speak.

Mrs. Lu gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, her lips trembling slightly.

An indescribable feeling welled up in Lu Su's heart. She knew that after this separation, she didn't know when they would meet again.

As the carriage went farther and farther away, the figures of Mr. Lu and Mrs. Lu gradually became blurred, but their eyes were always fixed on the direction where the carriage left, and they did not leave for a long time.