RPAGF Chapter 192 The Emperor Leaves the Village and Officials and People See Him Off
Chapter 192 The Emperor Leaves the Village and Officials and People See Him Off
The next morning, before the first ray of sunlight had completely penetrated the clouds, the village head got up early, and his wife was busy beside him.
They led other villagers and set up several large pots at the place where they had been yesterday. Thick rice porridge was boiling in the pots. The rice porridge was gurgling and emitting bursts of tempting aroma.
In the steamer next to it, there were plump white buns and steamed buns, steaming hot.
There are also fried egg and scallion pancakes in the pan, which smells delicious.
The emperor, the prefect, the county magistrate and the soldiers also stood up one after another, and after washing, they were attracted by the fragrance.
Seeing the villagers preparing breakfast so attentively, the emperor smiled with satisfaction and said, "Thank you all for your hard work. The soldiers and I are deeply grateful."
The village head hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. You and your soldiers fought on the battlefield to defend our country. This is what we should do."
The prefect and the county magistrate also bowed and nodded with a smile.
The soldiers also thanked the villagers, and then lined up in an orderly manner to receive breakfast.
Han Jingrui was also among them. He took a bowl of rice porridge and a few steamed buns, and his eyes unconsciously looked for Su Panpan in the crowd, but he didn't see her.
He felt a little disappointed, but quickly came to his senses and sat down with the other soldiers to eat.
In fact, after Su Panpan helped Han Jingrui treat his wounds last night, she went to take care of other soldiers with more serious injuries. She was busy for most of the night and was so tired that she fell asleep in the corner of a small house before dawn. Her face was full of fatigue, and even the sound of the villagers getting up early to prepare breakfast could not wake her up.
Although this breakfast is simple, it makes everyone feel warm in their hearts.
The emperor was very satisfied with the meal. Looking at these simple villagers, he felt a lot of emotions in his heart. He was determined to protect this beautiful land and let the people live a stable life.
The emperor followed the prefect, the county magistrate, and the village magistrate and stayed in the village for a while, chatting with the villagers and learning about their daily lives and needs.
The emperor then stood up, looked at the prefect with a smile, and said, "My Lord Prefect, I passed by this place this time and saw that you govern well. The people here, though living in the countryside, are living and working in peace and contentment. This is truly a blessing. You should continue to work diligently and live up to my expectations."
"Your Majesty, thank you for your kind words. I will certainly perform my duties conscientiously and serve the people wholeheartedly, and live up to your Majesty's trust. I wish your Majesty a safe journey." The prefect hurriedly bowed and replied respectfully.
The emperor nodded slightly, then turned to the magistrate and said in a gentle tone, "My Lord Magistrate, you must pay more attention to all the affairs of this village. The people's lives depend on whether you, the officials, are doing your job well."
The magistrate knelt down and kowtowed in deep fear, saying, "Your Majesty's teachings are in my heart. I will do my utmost to seek the welfare of the people and maintain peace and tranquility in this area. Your Majesty, please take care of yourself. May Your Majesty live long and long!"
The emperor then looked at the village head and said amiably, "Head of the village, your small village has such simple and warm people. Your contribution as a leader is remarkable. Continue to lead the villagers in a good life. If there are any difficulties, please report them to the court through the prefecture and county."
"Your Majesty is wise. Don't worry, we will farm well and guard this village. We look forward to Your Majesty coming to Huaxi Village for a rest in the future. Long live Your Majesty!" The head of the village was so excited that his eyes were red. He knelt down and kowtowed, saying loudly.
The emperor nodded with satisfaction, then stood up and said to the villagers, "Although I have personally led this expedition and achieved victory, I know that the stability of this world depends on the joint efforts of me and the people. You should live a good life and farm diligently, and I will protect this land for you."
The villagers knelt again and shouted, "Long live His Majesty!"
Finally, the emperor said loudly: "Soldiers, we have rested and are about to set off to return to the court."
"As you command! Long live His Majesty!"
Afterwards, the emperor got on the carriage, the soldiers mounted their horses, and the infantry formed neat lines.
Just as Han Jingrui and Han Zhuoyuan nodded their goodbyes and prepared to ride off on horseback with a feeling of disappointment, they suddenly heard a soft call from behind: "General Han, General Han, wait a minute!"
Han Jingrui turned around suddenly, and when he saw that it was Su Panpan running towards him, his originally stern face softened instantly. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, like a bright star suddenly appearing in the darkness, and the light almost overflowed.
But then, he seemed to remember something, and tried hard to control his emotions, and his face returned to normal.
At this moment, the whole world seemed to be redecorated by the heavy snow last night.
The day after the snow, although the sun was shining, there was still a hint of chill.
The mountains in the distance are rolling, as if covered with a thick layer of silver. Under the sunlight, they shine with dazzling white light, forming a sharp contrast with the blue sky.
The houses in the village were also wearing white hats. The snow on the roofs began to melt slowly in some places under the sunshine, and water droplets fell dripping down, forming strings of crystal clear icicles under the eaves, like natural crystal curtains, reflecting colorful light.
The villagers cleared the thick snow on the ground to create several paths, and the snow piled on both sides was like a white city wall.
A cold wind blew, lifting up some snow flakes, which swirled in the air and gently fell.
Su Panpan was running in such a snowy scene. She was wearing a lavender cotton long skirt. The hem of her skirt fluttered, leaving a faint trail on the snow.
The upper body is matched with a moon-white short jacket.
Her hair was simply tied up with a wooden hairpin, and a few strands of hair fell on both sides of her cheeks, swaying gently in the cold wind, making her face look even more delicate.
At this moment, although her hair was a little messy and her face showed some fatigue after staying up late, the concern in her eyes and the medicine in her hands made her exude a unique and moving charm under her simple clothes.
It turned out that Su Panpan heard the noise outside in her sleep and woke up suddenly.
Su Panpan ran up to Han Jingrui, panting slightly, and said, "General Han, this is medicine for your wounds. Take it with you on the road. Remember to change the medicine on time and don't let the wound worsen."
As he said that, he handed the package of medicine to Han Jingrui.
Han Jingrui took the packet of medicine with both hands and his eyes fell directly on Su Panpan in front of him.
She looked a little tired after staying up late, but the charm in her eyes and eyebrows was still extremely moving.
He felt a warm current flowing in his heart, and was so moved that even his voice trembled slightly.