The Myth of Daqin: The Soul of Yi Xiaochuan

The group continued to move forward, heading towards Jiuyuan City.

The spring breeze is like a gentle hand, gently caressing their faces and bringing the unique freshness of the north.

Towards afternoon, the convoy, like a long dragon, slowly arrived outside Jiuyuan City. Meng Xin had already sent someone ahead to report.

Suddenly, there was a sound of horse hooves ahead, as rapid as the beating of war drums. Meng Yi reined in his horse and stared at the source of the sound.

In the blink of an eye, a group of men and horses appeared in sight like a whirlwind. Leading them was a captain of the guards from the General's Mansion. He came like an arrow from a bowstring, dismounted and saluted after approaching Meng Yi. "Young General, I have been ordered to come to your assistance."

Meng Yi nodded and said with a smile, "How are you, big brother?"

The captain of the guards reported: "The general is fine, the situation in Jiuyuan City is stable, the young general can rest assured."

Hearing this, Meng Yi turned to Lu Su and whispered, "My wife, we are going home."

Lu Su responded softly, and her voice was like flowers blooming in spring, full of anticipation and joy.

Then, the captain of the guards respectfully led them forward.

Jiuyuan City gradually came into view. Its towering walls, like the arms of a giant, gave off a sense of impenetrability. As the distance drew closer, the city's grandeur and majesty intensified, inspiring even greater awe.

Finally, they arrived at Jiuyuan City.

The vehicle slowly drove to the gate of the General's Mansion, where Meng Tian and Yu Shu had been waiting for a long time.

Meng Tian rushed forward like a gust of wind, hugged Meng Yi tightly, then looked at Lu Su with a smile on his face and said with concern: "Thank you for your hard work along the way!"

Lu Su bowed slightly and said softly, "Greetings, brother, and sister-in-law."

Yu Shu walked forward, took Lu Su's hand, her eyes full of admiration, and smiled as she exclaimed, "Your sister-in-law is truly as graceful and charming as a lotus emerging from the water. No wonder Brother Yi said that you two are so in love. I will marry you and love you alone in this life."

Hearing this, Lu Su felt a surge of warmth in her heart, like the warm winter sun. She lowered her head shyly and replied softly, "Sister-in-law, you're too kind. In my eyes, you're like a fairy descended from heaven, beautiful, charming, and pure." After that, their eyes met, each revealing a knowing smile.

Meng Tian and Yu Su led the two men into the mansion, and the servants in the mansion bowed to them one after another.

Meng Yi waved his hand and asked everyone to stand up. He took Lu Su's hand and walked into the hall.

The hall was decorated solemnly and warmly. Meng Tian asked the two to sit down, and Yu Shu ordered people to serve tea and snacks.

Lu Su looked around, feeling a little nervous. After all, this was her first time at the General's Mansion, and it was also her first time meeting the elders in her husband's family.

Meng Tian and Meng Yi talked about the situation on the border and military affairs, while Yu Shu and Lu Su chatted about family matters. Yu Shu talked about the living customs in the north, and Lu Su responded about the uniqueness of the south.

Yu Shu also kindly reminded Lu Su that although spring had arrived in the north, the temperature was not high and there was a big temperature difference between day and night, so he should pay attention to keeping warm.

Before you know it, night falls.

Yu Shu arranged a sumptuous dinner to welcome Meng Yi and Lu Su. The whole family sat together, chatting and laughing, and had a great time.

After dinner, Meng Yi and Lu Su said goodbye to their elder brother and sister-in-law, and returned to their room hand in hand.

Watching the two of them leave, Meng Tian smiled and said to Yu Shu, "This kid has forgotten his elder brother now that he has a wife."

Yu Shu jokingly said, "Are you jealous, my husband?"

Meng Tian shook his head and sighed, "Brother Yi was separated from our family when he was young. We finally found him after going through countless hardships. If my parents knew about this, they would rest in peace. But now we are the only two direct descendants of our Meng family left, and it always feels a little lonely."

Yu Shu reached out and gently held Meng Tian's hand, saying softly, "Don't worry, you two brothers have already started your own families and careers, so the family will naturally grow in size in the future." At this point, she suddenly blushed, lowered her head and added softly, "Besides, the couple has such a good relationship, maybe we will become uncles and aunts soon!"

Hearing this, Meng Tian's lips curled up slightly, and a smile flashed in his eyes. He turned his head to look at Yu Shu's shy and lovely appearance, and couldn't help but whispered softly, "My lady, you are right, but in my opinion, we should let them become uncle and aunt first." After saying this, he reached out and hugged Yu Shu tightly in his arms, as if she was the most precious treasure in the world.

Then, Meng Tian slowly walked into the bedroom holding Yu Shu, ready to spend their sweet time together...

The room was filled with flickering candlelight, warm and peaceful, like a beautiful painting.

Lu Su sat quietly by the bed, gently combing her silky hair. Her movements were light and graceful.

"My lady, are you used to being here?" Meng Yi turned around, walked to Lu Su with steady steps and slowly sat down. His voice was low and gentle, full of concern.

Lu Su smiled slightly, revealing two shallow dimples. She nodded gently and replied softly, "I feel at ease when you are here." These simple words contained endless affection and dependence.

Like a docile kitten, Lu Su leaned gently on Meng Yi's broad and solid shoulders. The two of them bathed in the tranquil atmosphere together, enjoying this rare moment of peace.

"From now on, this will be our home for the time being." Meng Yi said softly, his eyes revealing a determination and sense of responsibility.

Lu Su raised her head, her beautiful eyes staring at Meng Yi, her eyes flashing with happiness, a sweet smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she responded softly: "Well, our home."

This simple word brought the two people closer together and made this strange place instantly warm.

Meng Yi held Lu Su's hand tightly, feeling the warmth of her palm, his voice trembling a little: "My wife, thank you for accompanying me to this far north."

Lu Su smiled slightly, her smile was as bright as the flowers blooming in spring. She said gently: "You and I are husband and wife, why should I say thank you? No matter where we are, I will always be by your side." These words were like a key that opened the softest corner in Meng Yi's heart, making him feel unprecedented warmth and happiness.

Meng Yi was deeply moved. He hugged Lu Su tightly in his arms, as if he wanted to merge her into his body. At this moment, their hearts were so close that they could almost hear each other's heartbeats.

The moonlight was like water, sprinkling on the two of them, reflecting their figures leaning on each other. In this quiet night, their love was like the brightest star in the night sky, shining with eternal light.

After arriving in Jiuyuan, Meng Yi did not rush Lu Shi into specific work. Instead, he decided to let Lu Shi start from the most basic position so that he could fully and deeply understand all aspects and details of government affairs.

He hopes that through this method, Lu Shi will gradually become familiar with the process of government affairs processing and cultivate his problem-solving ability.

When assigning Lü Shi work, Meng Yi carefully selected some seemingly trivial but crucial tasks for him. These tasks included organizing and filing documents, coordinating and communicating about daily affairs, and interacting with the people and understanding their needs.

For Lu Shi, this was undoubtedly a brand new challenge. However, he had no complaints or dissatisfaction. Instead, he viewed it as a rare learning opportunity and threw himself into it with all his might. In completing each task, Lu Shi maintained a highly focused and conscientious attitude, constantly summarizing experiences and lessons, and striving to improve his work efficiency and quality.

Over time, Lu Shi gradually adapted to the pace and methods of this grassroots work. He found that through communication and collaboration with different departments and personnel, his understanding of government affairs has become increasingly profound, and he has also accumulated rich practical experience. These valuable experiences will lay a solid foundation for his future development.