Chapter 485 Farewell at the Gate
"When Xiao Jixiang was in Auntie's courtyard, Caixia took care of him. Xiao Jixiang is a person who remembers favors. Even after he moved to Third Brother's courtyard, he still remembered Caixia's kindness. Therefore, Caixia often played with Xiao Que'er and the others."
"You know Xiao Que'er's status in the mansion. With a playmate like her, no one will be so blind as to give her a hard time."
Jia Huan smiled and nodded!
After waiting for a while, Jia Cong's figure appeared in everyone's sight. Today, Jia Cong was not wearing a dragon robe and jade belt, but armor!
He was supposed to wear armor outside the mansion gate, but unable to resist the pleas of Yuanyang and the other two, he had to let Yuanyang and the other two put the armor on him personally.
According to Yuanyang , they cannot follow the master to the war, but it is their duty to help the master wear armor.
Therefore, Jia Cong put on his armor and left the house, and Yuanyang and others followed him out.
"Greetings, Marshal!"
The members of the Jia family's side branches who wanted to join the army had already entered the barracks and were waiting, so only Lu Feng and the others were there. Seeing their own commander once again donning armor and marching out to fight, just like he had done a few years ago, they were all filled with excitement!
The battlefield is the final resting place of soldiers and generals, their place of glory and honor. It is a place that belongs exclusively to men. Although it contains dangers and even life and death, it also has passion and a unique scenery that belongs to them.
Jia Cong bowed and greeted his brothers, then came before the crowd.
"Grandma, my grandson is going to the battlefield, so I'll have to take care of the family! When he comes back, he'll show his filial piety to you!"
"Second uncle, I won't be back for at least a year. I'd like to trouble you to take care of the chores at home!"
Jia Zheng nodded vigorously, stepped forward and took Jia Cong's hand, feeling both emotional and guilty! Back then, Cong had a chance to be on the list, but he chose the path of military honors...
"Grandson, the other old ladies don't care, but no matter what, you must return safely!" Grandmother Jia said forcefully.
"Don't worry, Grandfather. Your grandson is the unrivaled Marquis of Guanjun. Those who want him dead haven't even been born yet! This time, he will conquer the southwest, relieve the royal family of their worries, and bring prosperity to our Jia family for a hundred years."
In the past few years, the Jia family has indeed experienced several major events, so although everyone in the mansion is also worried and reluctant, they are much calmer than the last time Jia Cong went on an expedition.
"Don't worry about the family affairs, Cong'er. I will be filial to the old lady!" Mrs. Xing said, "I am waiting for your safe return so that we can reunite as a family!"
Li Wan also stepped forward and bowed, "Uncle, I will let Lan'er go next spring. If she can earn fame and honor, I will definitely send a letter to you."
Wang Xifeng led Ping'er forward, their eyes fixed on Jia Cong. After a while, Ping'er took the lead in bowing, "I wish the Third Master a successful start!"
"You wild buffalo, don't try to show off!" Wang Xifeng said with a hint of tears in her voice, "No matter how powerful you are, there are swords and arrows on the battlefield. If you come back injured, I will see whether I will forgive you or not."
After that, he took two steps forward and said in a low voice, "Master, Xiao Feng'er is waiting for you to come back and bully her."
Yu Shi was holding little Xichun and Baoqin on her left and right, with Keqing following beside her, and her second and third sisters also following behind her.
"Master, please take care of yourself while you are away. We are praying for you and chanting scriptures every day in your house, waiting for your return!"
Keqing, who was standing by, was in tears. She had tried her best to hold back her tears, but she still felt reluctant and worried.
"Master!" As soon as she said this, she couldn't help but burst into tears . Wang Xifeng stepped forward and took Keqing's arm. "Your master is going to the war. You are not allowed to cry like this!"
As he spoke, he gently squeezed Keqing's palm.
Keqing managed to calm herself down, only to hear Jia Cong approach and whisper, "Madam, just wait for the master to come back!"
Upon hearing this, Keqing nodded vigorously.
Third Sister You stared at Jia Cong for a long time, and finally, unable to contain herself, she stepped forward and asked, "Master, are you carrying the sachet I gave you?"
Jia Cong smiled and said, "I brought it!"
"Master, take it with you and don't lose it. There's a piece of jade in the interlayer. It was given to you by the old immortal when my eldest sister went to Qingxu Temple. It's said to be very effective and will definitely keep you safe."
After saying that, the third sister lowered her head and said, "I am also waiting for the master to come back."
Before he finished speaking, he hid behind Youshi and dared not speak again.
Little Xichun and Baoqin stepped forward. These two little ones, for once, stopped playing around and bowed solemnly to Jia Cong, saying, "I wish you a triumphant return, Third Brother!"
Jia Cong laughed heartily as he embraced the two little ones in his arms, rubbing their heads vigorously. "Don't worry, on the battlefield, few can be your Third Brother's opponents. You can just stay home and have fun, waiting for Third Brother to come back."
Yingchun and Tanchun also came forward. Yingchun looked this brother up and down and felt like she was dreaming. The scene today was the same as four years ago, but her brother was completely different from before.
"Third brother, I will help you take good care of all the sisters. You don't need to worry about us when you are outside. I just hope that you can return safely. It will be a blessing for our whole family !"
Tanchun's eyes lingered on Jia Cong for a long while. She then bowed and said, "Third brother, take care. I...I will also wait for you to come back."
Yuanyang and the others had already said goodbye at the mansion, so they naturally would not come forward to say more at this moment. After Tanchun pulled Yingchun back, Jia Cong's eyes could not help but look at the pair of beautiful daughters.
Seeing the two approaching, Jia Cong immediately shook their hands and said, "Sister Bao, Sister Lin, I'm going to the battle this time, so I'm afraid I'll miss some of our gifts. Please don't pick on my gifts. But don't worry, I can miss the others, but I will naturally come back to welcome my bride. I'm waiting for Sister Bao and Sister Lin to be my brides!"
Even in front of everyone, Baochai and Daiyu were not as shy as before. Baochai nodded solemnly and said, "Cong'er, Sister Lin and I don't care about those empty formalities. Besides, we have the old lady to help us arrange everything, so we won't be wronged in any way. You can go to the battle without worry. Sister and I will wait for your return."
Daiyu nodded as well. Although tears welled up in her eyes, she managed not to let them fall. Her third brother was a great hero. Although the battlefield was dangerous, he would definitely return safely. Moreover, she was already his wife. How could she let him worry?
Although she is shy, she has slowly learned to be a qualified wife.
"Third brother, Daddy said that with him in charge at the Ministry of Revenue, he won't be left without food and wages. Whether it's three to five months or one to two years, Yu'er will be waiting for you."
Jia Cong stepped forward and gave the two girls a gentle hug. "Don't worry, even if it's just for you, I will come back as soon as possible!"
