Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

Chapter 233 World 3105

After learning that Gu Anzhi was coming back, Xiao Bei'an went to the palace less often and stayed by Yin Yin's side all day, counting down the days until he returned.

Seeing how much he was looking forward to it, Yin Yin, after learning the exact date of Gu Anzhi's return to the city, specially arranged for him to stay in a private room on the road that Gu Anzhi would definitely take when entering the city.

Xiao Bei'an hadn't been sitting for long before he ran to the window, peered out from the window frame, and when he didn't see the group, he returned to Yin Yin's side.

He was young, and he kept doing this over and over again, enjoying it immensely.

Yinyin specially arranged for two maids from the manor to stand guard by the window to watch over him, so that he wouldn't fall out, and so she let him go.

After a while, he got a little hungry, so he took a small piece of soft and sticky rice cake from Yinyin's hand and ate it while asking, "Mom, how much longer until Dad arrives? How long have we been waiting?"

Yinyin gently tapped his forehead, and waited for him to blink and obediently shut his mouth to eat before saying, "We've only been here for a quarter of an hour, and you can't wait any longer?"

Xiao Bei'an swallowed the food in his mouth before speaking: "It's only been fifteen minutes? I thought we'd been here much longer!"

Xiao Bei'an lost interest and asked Chunrui to bring him the Nine Linked Rings to play with.

Xiao Bei'an is actually very smart. He has strong logical thinking and hands-on skills. He can solve toys like the Nine Linked Rings by himself.

Yinyin looked at him for a while, then opened the shop's ledger. Indeed, thanks to Yinyin's management, she had acquired quite a few more shops and workshops.

Because these things are not under the name of the Prince of Ning'an's mansion, but belong solely to Yin Yin's private property, even those pedantic censors would be embarrassed to impeach her for competing with the people for profit.

As Yinyin read, she underlined the key points with her pen, and soon finished reading the entire month's worth of material.

By the time she had someone send the account books back, there was already some commotion outside.

Yinyin gently patted Xiao Bei'an, who was still engrossed in solving the Nine Linked Rings puzzle.

Little Bei'an was engrossed in his work when he looked up, somewhat bewildered, and asked, "Mother?"

"Didn't you say you wanted to see your dad?" Yinyin gestured with her chin towards the window. "They'll be here soon!"

Xiao Bei'an didn't react at first, but after a moment, he ran to the window.

He didn't see anyone, but he believed Yin Yin's words and kept looking out expectantly.

Yinyin also got up and walked to his side. Before long, a black-armored general rode up with his entourage.

At a glance, Yin Yin recognized that the black-armored general was Gu Anzhi.

In the years since he left home, Gu Anzhi has become darker and more muscular, and a scar has appeared on the side of his face. Judging from the appearance of the wound, it hasn't healed very well yet, so it must have been caused in the last few months.

Yinyin subconsciously wondered if she had any suitable medicine that could remove his scars and, incidentally, whiten his skin.

Just as she was considering, her hand was gently tugged.

Yinyin lowered her head and saw Xiao Bei'an ask somewhat guiltily, "Mother, all these generals are wearing the same armor, which one is Father?"

When Gu Anzhi left, Bei'an was still quite young and didn't remember much. He later recognized his father mostly through portraits drawn by Yin Yin. But Gu Anzhi now looks quite different from the portraits, so it's understandable that he wouldn't recognize him.

Yinyin sighed inwardly, thankfully the war was over, and her son, husband, and father who were away could all come home to reunite with her.

Yinyin didn't blame Xiao Bei'an for his anxiety. Instead, she gently picked him up, took a flower from the basket beside her, and told Xiao Bei'an to hold it.

Then, holding Xiao Bei'an's hand, Yin Yin seized the opportunity and skillfully threw the flower out.

Yinyin plays a lot of darts at home, and also plays ring toss and pitch-pot quite a bit, so naturally she throws very accurately this time.

In the marketplace, Gu Anzhi dodged the welcoming crowds and the flowers and handkerchiefs thrown at him, never even lifting his eyelids.

He was originally going to knock the flower that Yin Yin threw at him away with the hilt of his sword, but before he could do it, he took a good look at the flower and stopped.

This is a thornless stench, longing for your return.

The flower "Longing for Your Return" is not commonly grown in the capital, but Yinyin thought its name was special and its appearance was beautiful, so she specially planted a few in her residence. Among them were varieties with particularly rare and precious colors.

The dark purple one in his hand is one of them.

Gu Anzhi looked up with anticipation, only to meet Yin Yin's smiling eyes.

The next moment, he signaled the team to go first, then rode his horse to the restaurant and ran upstairs.

Some people found it strange: "Why did the prince go that way?"

Someone nearby who recognized Yin Yin said, "The Princess and the young prince have arrived."

The crowd whispered among themselves, and then burst into laughter. It was common knowledge in the capital that Prince Ning'an and his consort had a good relationship.

Guided by the waiter, Gu Anzhi arrived smoothly at the door of Yin Yin's room. But as he was about to enter, he became nervous again.

After several years of marriage, he had come to realize that Yin Yin was a woman of good looks. Now, seeing her travel-worn and unwashed, with scars on her face, he hesitated to approach her.

Of course, there was also a touch of trepidation at the prospect of returning home.

Seeing that he didn't move, Yinyin simply came out to open the door herself, scolding, "What, do I have to come and invite you myself?"

The person was right in front of him. Gu Anzhi felt that all the things he had been thinking about were a waste of time and effort.

He immediately stepped forward and hugged Yinyin tightly, saying, "I'm back."

Yinyin gently wrapped her arms around his waist and whispered in his ear, "Welcome back, great hero."

Gu Anzhi blushed, his ears turning red, but he refused to let go of Yin Yin.

Yinyin waited a moment, and seeing that he still hadn't moved, she gently nudged him: "Bei'an is still here."

Gu Anzhi let go with some regret. It was only then that he looked down and saw his son standing to the side, his face filled with expectation yet also a little fear.

Gu Anzhi reached out and scooped his son up, sitting him on his arm.

Xiao Bei'an was initially shocked, but quickly cheered up. Being held by his father like this was a novel experience for him, and his little face flushed as he smiled, "Mommy, look! I've gotten taller!"

“Yes, yes, you’ve grown taller,” Yin Yin said, seeing that he didn’t mind his father’s hard armor or the dust on it, “Why don’t you just take him to the palace?”

"He's been waiting for you to come back at home, and hasn't come to the palace to pay his respects for two days."

Gu Anzhi tossed his son around and readily agreed, then said to Yinyin, "Wait for me to come back."

Gu Anzhi did not stay in the restaurant for long, but when he came down after a short while, he had a delicate and adorable child in his arms, and anyone could guess who it was.

Instantly, the previously disciplined and imposing troops changed. Many people secretly tried to get closer to play with Little Beian.

But little Bei'an was not afraid of strangers. He had been by the emperor's side and had experienced his majesty. He was not afraid of their murderous aura. No matter how they coaxed him, he did not cry. His childish words warmed the hearts of many people.

So the soldiers who followed him into the city took turns teasing him.

For the people who came to welcome them, the majestic army filled them with awe, admiration, and pride. This more humane army felt less distant than before, like a neighbor's kid teasing a child—they liked it, but couldn't resist touching it.

Yinyin smiled knowingly, and after they passed by, she closed the window and returned to the palace through a less congested small door at the back of the restaurant.

In the palace, the emperor was delighted to see his long-lost younger brother and Xiao Bei'an, and invited them to stay for a meal.

Xiao Bei'an was about to agree when Gu Anzhi quickly covered his mouth, saying, "Your Majesty, your younger brother hasn't gone home yet."

Well, that familiar feeling is back.

The emperor's majesty had grown with each passing year, but at this moment, just like before, he rolled his eyes without any regard for his image, grabbed a longan fruit from the side, and threw it at Gu Anzhi: "Get lost!"

Gu An instinctively caught the longan and stood up, saying, "Thank you for your reward, Your Majesty. I will take my leave now."

Seeing him turn and leave without hesitation, the emperor snorted angrily: "So he thinks he's the only one with a princess? Let's go, prepare to go to the Phoenix Palace."