Yang Yuanqing already knew who this graceful princess was? Princess Leping, Yang Lihua, Yang Jian’s eldest daughter, Yang Guang’s eldest sister, former Empress Xuan of Northern Zhou, this is the most respected princess in the Sui Empire. Yang Yuanqing heard from her clan members talk about her since she was a child. For many years, she has always thought she was a fairy living in the clouds. Unexpectedly, she lived in such a deep forest that was close to nature, just like an elf queen in the forest.

Yang Lihua slowly turned around. Although she was no longer young, the years did not carve too many traces on her fair face. She was still beautiful without any makeup and was born with beauty. Her slightly long face showed her unique aristocratic temperament. Her eyes were as hazy as a dream, and her voice was soft, but she had an irresistible magnetism.

"You are Yang Yuanqing?"

Her eyes were staring at Yang Yuanqing's face, and there was a kind smile in her eyes. It was this kind of kind smile that made Yang Yuanqing feel that she had returned to the world and was no longer the fairy who was not as good as the world.

Yang Yuanqing was wearing a cloth robe. He could not celebrating the military rituals, so he had to bow and bow, "Sister Yang Yuanqing, see Your Highness the Princess!"

Yang Lihua nodded slightly, turned around and walked towards the end of the white jade platform. There was a small building hidden in a green bamboo forest. A circle of high walls with white walls and black tiles surrounded the building. This was Yang Lihua's living place. There was a plaque on the gate of the courtyard with three words "Diecuixuan".

It was dusk at this time, and the sunset shone on the yellow building through the branches and leaves, dyeing the building a layer of golden magnificent color, making Yang Yuanqing feel like he is in a fantasy fairy tale world.

Yang Yuanqing and Yang Zhao followed Yang Lihua into the yard. The yard was full of peony. A small stone path led to a white jade pavilion. Behind the pavilion was a towering old apricot tree, with its crown paved like a canopy, covering the pavilion.

There were eight palace maids standing in the yard, but what surprised Yang Yuanqing was that in a corner of the yard, there was a group of yellow fluffy ducks, who rushed to Yang Lihua and circled around her. Yang Lihua grabbed a handful of millet from the plate from the palace maid's hand... and sprinkled it into the distance, and the ducks rushed over again.

This scene made Yang Yuanqing and Yang Zhao look at each other. It was not the first time Yang Zhao came here, but in his memory, his aunt always had a light relationship, and it was true that she did not expect that her aunt actually raised a group of ducklings... If she told her to her father, she would probably not believe it at all.

Yang Yuanqing also realized that Yang Lihua loves nature, not only a tree or a grass, but also birds, fish and insects, and the group of ducklings in front of her. She is a truly love-loving person, and she has a kind heart in her heart.

After Yang Lihua fed the ducklings, she washed her hands in the copper basin and replied to the two of them: "Come in!"

The two of them walked into the side hall, and the lights were lit in the side hall... The light was bright, and the three couches were in a 'tee, and the font was arranged. There were small tables on the couch, and the dinner was ready. They were all light and exquisite side dishes, no big fish and meat, and even the wine was crystal clear and clear Plum wine.

Yang Zhao was surprised and whispered to Yang Yuanqing: "My princess never leaves anyone to eat. Today is the first time, we have face!"

Yang Lihua seemed to hear his words... and smiled slightly and said to Yang Zhao: "I know you can't eat the food here, so just eat some of it and replenish it after you go back."

She said to Yang Yuanqing again: "General Yang, please sit down!"

The three of them sat down as the host and guest seats, and Yang Lihua smiled and asked Yang Yuanqing, "What kind of food does General Yang eat in the frontier?"

Yang Yuanqing bowed and smiled, "Reported to the princess... it mainly wheat cakes and dried meat. Sometimes nearby Turkic herdsmen will also send some fresh mutton. Soldiers can play tooth-beating sacrifices, but vegetables, fruits and so on are rarely seen."

Yang Lihua nodded, "When I was young, I also went to Hetao with my father. The land is fertile and the climate is warm. You can grow some food and vegetables yourself and improve the food of soldiers. The court generally won't ask about these."

"We started growing grain and beans the year before yesterday. Since last year, the grain has basically been self-sufficient. The excess grain is used to exchange cattle and sheep with grassland herders. The food of the soldiers has improved greatly since this year."

"This is best. The soldiers leave their hometowns and guard the border for the country and should treat them well."

After Yang Lihua finished speaking, she started to eat slowly. She didn't speak when she was eating, but she ate very little, just a little fruit and vegetables, and drank a little rose wine. There was a faint redness on her fair face.

Soon, after they finished their meal, they tasted a few more snacks. Several palace maids collected the food and served them fragrant tea. Only then did Yang Lihua start the topic.

"General Yang, today I mainly want to express my gratitude to you in person. Five years ago, you saved my father's life, and I heard from Concubine Xiao that not long ago, you saved my brother in Renshou Palace, so I always wanted to find an opportunity to thank you. A few days ago, when I heard Zhaoer talk about you, he gave him the opportunity to bring you to my place."

After saying that, Yang Lihua stood up and bowed deeply to Yang Yuanqing. Yang Yuanqing hurriedly replied, "Princess, please don't be polite, this is something that a minister should do."

Yang Lihua sat down again and shook her head and said, "For them, they are the emperors, and they may not care, but for our family, this is life-saving grace. Even if there is no reward, at least we should express our gratitude. This is human nature. I heard from Zhaoer that the father had received the news that you killed Datou Khan before his death. I left with satisfaction. This made me very pleased. General Yang, thank you very much."

Yang Zhao next to him scratched his head and smiled, "Grandpa, I was so lucky that I had been experiencing General Yang's fortune for a long time. I thought the Grandpa was because of me who kept the guests for dinner."

Yang Lihua had no son and was just a daughter. She liked this fat nephew very much and smiled, "You! You always think that when did your aunt meet someone casually? When did you allow outsiders to enter my inner house? There are only two types of people, one is a relative, a fat nephew like you, and the other is a benefactor. Like General Yang, who saved his father and your father's benefactor. I told you before, have you forgotten?"

Yang Zhao patted his head and blamed himself: "I am so stupid that I just want to eat all day long and forget my aunt's teachings."

Yang Yuanqing is a very smart person. He saved Yang Jian. It happened five years ago. If he had any feelings, Yang Lihua should have expressed it five years ago. It would not be that things have faded until now. As for saving Yang Guang... it was even more far-fetched. If it was Yang Guang's wife, Empress Xiao, was a little reasonable, but Yang Guang's sister, this life-saving grace was a little far away... Yang Yuanqing guessed that Yang Lihua must have other reasons to summon him.

Sure enough, Yang Lihua pondered for a moment and asked, "There is another thing that is a bit difficult to open, but it is very important to me. I want to ask General Yang... Is the golden scale sword my father gave you, and is it still by your side?"

Yang Yuanqing suddenly realized that it was for the Golden Scale Sword. This sword was given to him five years ago and never left him. He took out the sword from behind and presented it to Yang Lihua with both hands. Yang Lihua took the sword... gently stroked the sword body, and a complex feeling flowed in his eyes.

Yang Zhao was also very surprised and asked, "The Emperor... This sword..."

Yang Lihua said sadly: "This sword is my husband and Emperor Xuan of Zhou. It was once his favorite thing. He even had to sleep under his pillow. I begged my father to give me this sword several times, but every time I was scolded by my father, saying that I should not be nostalgic for the old days. He destroyed everything about my husband. Only this sword can make me see things and think of others again."

After saying that, she looked at Yang Yuanqing with anticipation... Yang Yuanqing nodded, "This sword Miao should belong to the princess, let it belong to the original owner today."

"Really? Are you willing to give me this sword?"

Yang Lihua's eyes were filled with surprise, but Yang Yuanqing's pleasure also made her feel a little astonished, "This is the sword given by the father... you are really willing to give up."

Yang Yuanqing smiled faintly and said, "I have an adoptive mother who is already separated and has a slim reputation. If anyone is willing to tell me about her news, the condition is to give this sword, I will give him the sword without hesitation. Although this sword is given by the emperor and is a kind of glory, I think the most precious thing in the world is not glory, but family affection, which is also the reason why I return it to the princess."

Yang Lihua looked at Yang Yuanqing, and gradually, a deep feeling flowed in her eyes, but there was no expression on her face. She nodded silently, "General Yang can say this, which shows that the general is a kind and righteous person. I, Yang Lihua, remember this favor."

In the carriage on the return trip, Yang Zhao lay leaning against the wall of the car, sighing slightly, "Yuanqing, you have such a favor to the emperor! I can feel that she is very moved by you. If it were someone else, she might not be willing to give her this sword."

Yang Yuanqing smiled, "I think anyone will return this sword to her."

"No! That means you don't understand the importance of the Jinlin sword. It is one of my grandfather's three swords. At any time, you take out this sword, it will be like the emperor's person. You don't know how much sensation the emperor gave you this sword, which caused you. Even your grandfather did not have this honor. Just because you were on the frontier for a long time, I can't feel it. My aunt didn't expect you to give her the Jinlin sword. She just wanted to take a look."

Only then did Yang Yuanqing remember the envy of Yuwen Chengdu when he saw this sword. It turned out that it had such an important role.

"Do you regret it?" Yang Zhao asked staring at Yang Yuanqing.

Yang Yuanqing shook his head, "It should have been returned to Princess Leping, but now I can return to the original owner, I feel very pleased."

"Yuanqing, you are really good."

Yang Zhao was also full of praise for Yang Yuanqing's heart. Although he had a purpose in winning over Yang Yuanqing and wanted to win Yang Su to his side, Yang Yuanqing's emphasis on love and friendship also touched him a little, and made him feel that Yang Yuanqing is not an ordinary person of fame and fortune. If he is willing to use it for himself, he will definitely become his right-hand man. Such a talent, how could he be willing to let him go to the frontier? At least before his father determines the crown prince, he can help him.

Although Yang Zhao is obese, it does not mean that he is stupid. On the contrary, Yang Zhao is very smart. He knows that he cannot be rushing to achieve success. If he wants Yang Yuanqing to be loyal to him, he must treat others with sincerity and move Yang Yuanqing step by step.

"Yuanqing, when are you going to go back to Fengzhou?"

"When my grandfather comes back and says goodbye to him, I want to go to Jiangnan again and then go back to Dali City."

At this time, Yang Zhao remembered something and smiled and said, "Five days later, it will be my aunt's birthday. My father will hold a grand birthday party for her in the palace, and invite all officials and family members. You can also attend!"

"This... I'm afraid I'm not qualified." Yang Yuanqing actually doesn't want to attend such a banquet.

"This is not a problem. I will get you an invitation. In fact, my princess doesn't want to hold such a banquet. It's because of the father's intention. She wants to win people's hearts with her birthday, so she must celebrate her birthday."

Yang Zhao smiled and said, "If you are willing to participate, the emperor will be very happy."
Chapter completed!