Chapter 335
On the sixth day of June, Shen Qing successfully gave birth to a son, and the already lively house became filled with more laughter.
What followed was a continuous stream of greetings and inquiries from Shengjing about when to return to Beijing. After some discussion, everyone finally decided to go back to celebrate the Reunion Festival together, which was exactly what Yun Xiaoxiao wanted. After all, she had promised Mrs. Yun before.
At the end of July, the group packed their bags and set off back to Beijing.
Yun Xiaoxiao originally wanted to go back with everyone, but she remembered something halfway, so she turned around and went to Yuncheng first, with Rong Heng accompanying her.
During the journey, Rong Heng kept sighing, "It's great. Our master has a queen. Even if your master dies one day, you can brag about it with the old guys below."
Yun Xiaoxiao couldn't help but roll her eyes at him, "I didn't agree."
Rong Heng looked arrogant as if he had already seen through everything, "Come on, you were brought up by me, how can I not know what you are thinking?
As expected, you came back this time to steal my all-purpose grass, right? "
Half a year ago, Rong Heng accidentally got a plant of Wan Ling Cao. This medicine can replenish the vital energy of seriously ill people and extend their lives.
Yun Xiaoxiao stopped hiding her thoughts after being exposed by Rong Heng, "We are masters and disciples, so it's not called stealing, it's called taking."
Rong Heng was right. Yun Xiaoxiao came back halfway just for this all-purpose grass, because Chu Lingyuan mentioned in the letter, "Xie Yun's health is getting worse and worse. The imperial doctors said that he is exhausted." Xie Yun is Chu Lingyuan's only remaining relative, so Yun Xiaoxiao wants Xie Yun to live longer.
Rong Heng was unhappy, "That's my life-saving herb, you unfilial person!"
Yun Xiaoxiao pulled his sleeve, "Master is young and doesn't need this kind of thing for the time being. I have already thought about it. I will only take two leaves, one for my grandfather and one for the Queen Mother, and I will continue to raise the rest. One day Master feels that his body is not strong enough, I will personally pick the medicine for you."
Seeing that Yun Xiaoxiao was thinking about him, Rong Heng stopped making trouble. When he arrived at Yuncheng, he personally carried away the pots of Wan Ling Cao, saying that he was afraid of tiring his precious apprentice.
Yun Xiaoxiao chuckled lightly. She already knew that Rong Heng would not refuse, because he was the one who loved her the most in the whole world.
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At the same time, Shengjing.
After Lu Yan and his party returned to Beijing collectively, Yun Xiaoxiao and Rong Heng did not show up for a long time.
Although he had received a reply from Yun Xiaoxiao, Chu Lingyuan still couldn't help but feel unsure. Did Yun Xiaoxiao regret it halfway?
With uneasy thoughts, Chu Lingyuan felt uneasy for several days and nights.
Unknowingly, the Reunion Festival has arrived, but there is still no news from Yun Xiaoxiao.
There was no morning meeting on the Reunion Festival, so Chu Lingyuan and Xie Yun went to Duke Anguo's Mansion early for the reunion dinner. However, Chu Lingyuan looked absent-minded throughout the dinner.
Seeing this, Xie Zhaohua couldn't help but call him out of the dining room to secretly 'mention' a few words.
"I've known since I was a child that my cousin is very smart and thoughtful, so how come he's so stupid when it comes to relationships?
It is true that Miss Yun is attracted to you, but this does not mean that cousin can do nothing and wait for her to come back. A letter is not enough. Cousin wants her to really see you. Only sincerity will do. "
"Then I...go find her?"
Xie Zhaohua nodded in support, and Chu Lingyuan hesitated slightly, "But... there is an agreement between us..."
Seeing his confused look, Xie Zhaohua couldn't help but curl his lips, "Is this a conflict? If you fully express your feelings to her, will it affect your previous agreement?"
Chu Lingyuan was silent.
It seems...no conflict?
Under Xie Zhaohua's guidance, Chu Lingyuan quickly figured it out and asked Xie Zhaohua to help him say goodbye to everyone in the house, while he walked quickly outside the house.
Looking at Chu Lingyuan's walking back, Xie Zhaohua couldn't help but raise her lips. A good cousin like her deserved the best love, instead of living alone in the palace and wasting away her emotions every day.
Another point is that she knows very well that Xie Yun's days are numbered, so she doesn't want to see Chu Lingyuan alone until Xie Yun dies, otherwise Xie Yun will die in peace.
As for the government affairs... Dachu is now prosperous, and her father, brother and Lu Yan are in Beijing. Even if Chu Lingyuan is not in Shengjing for a short time, there will be no trouble.
After leaving Duke Anguo's Mansion, Chu Lingyuan went straight to Prince Jing'an's Mansion.
Just as Xie Zhaohua thought, if he leaves Shengjing, Shengjing will need someone to handle the overall situation. Xie Chi'an, the Duke of Anguo, is good at martial arts and can keep Shengjing safe; as for political affairs... the most suitable person is undoubtedly Lu Yan. With Shen Yi'an on hand to share the burden, even if he leaves Beijing for ten days and a half, nothing will go wrong.
When Chu Lingyuan came to Prince Jing'an's Mansion, he saw laughter in the courtyard: Shen Yi'an, who had always said that he was old and should take care of his old age, was drinking with Mr. Yun and Yun Han, while Shen Qing and Shen Shuyu had expressions on their faces. During the comfortable chat, Lu Yan and Yun Yichen did nothing, just listened and cheered, and occasionally helped change pots of tea and plates of cakes, not to mention how comfortable they were.
Chu Lingyuan became jealous instantly, and his words couldn't help but feel a little more sour.
"Ha! Now I am alone. I don't even have a wife."
Everyone was silent.
In the end, Lu Yan asked everyone to continue, while he was responsible for adjusting the mood of the heartbroken emperor.
Of course, before Lu Yan could speak, Chu Lingyuan had already drunk a glass of wine, and then he mentioned to Lu Yan that he would temporarily handle the government affairs without paying attention to others.
Lu Yan, who was a father for the first time and used to being free and easy, refused in his heart, but seeing Chu Lingyuan's sad look after one glass after another, he finally held back and didn't speak.
On the other side, Shen Yian, who was drinking happily, heard his name from Chu Lingyuan's mouth, and quickly pricked up his ears to listen. Then he heard that Chu Lingyuan not only did not allow him to live at home, but also asked him to handle the government affairs with Lu Yan!
Shen Yian, who had already prepared to go out of Beijing with Xie Ling, felt that the sky had fallen. Just when he wanted to get up and tell Chu Lingyuan that he couldn't do it, he heard a life-saving voice at the door: "No wonder I couldn't find anyone at Pingyang Bo's Mansion. It turned out that he ran here."
Yun Xiaoxiao!
Shen Yian quickly turned his head to look at the door, and saw that Chu Lingyuan was more excited than himself. He had already held Yun Xiaoxiao's hand, and it seemed that he wanted to talk alone.
Shen Yian couldn't help laughing out loud, the happy days were saved!
Shen Yian was right. Just as the thought came to his mind, Chu Lingyuan had already pulled Yun Xiaoxiao out of the door, and said goodbye to them happily.
Chu Lingyuan took Yun Xiaoxiao to the east of the city.
Today is the reunion festival, Shengjing has a fireworks show, Chu Lingyuan wants to watch it with Yun Xiaoxiao.
In an empty corner, Chu Lingyuan pulled Yun Xiaoxiao's sleeve and asked carefully: "Xiaoxiao, you came back after so many days, where have you been?"
Seeing the undisguised panic in Chu Lingyuan's eyes, Yun Xiaoxiao guessed his thoughts at once, raised her hand and grabbed his fingertips, and briefly explained to Chu Lingyuan what she had done in the past few days.
Originally, Yun Xiaoxiao and Rong Heng could have returned from Yuncheng to Shengjing in six days, but they were suddenly blocked by bandits halfway, so Rong Heng robbed them and called it a dowry for Yun Xiaoxiao.
Hearing this, Chu Lingyuan's heart instantly calmed down. After hesitating for a moment, he pulled Yun Xiaoxiao into his arms and whispered, "Xiaoxiao, are you leaving this time?"
The woman's clear and pleasant laughter sounded in his arms. Chu Lingyuan lowered his head and met Yun Xiaoxiao's crystal eyes. Then he heard her say with a smile, "No, I won't leave. I'll stay and be your queen."
Chu Lingyuan's heart tightened, "Really?"
Yun Xiaoxiao nodded and added, "But we have to wait until the end of the one-year agreement. If you do anything to violate the contract during this period, I can only break my promise."
"No, I promise you." Chu Lingyuan responded quickly, fearing that Yun Xiaoxiao would not believe it.
"Okay, then remember to keep your word." After saying that, Yun Xiaoxiao tiptoed and kissed Chu Lingyuan's lips.
Chu Lingyuan was startled by the soft touch on his lips, but he quickly reacted and took the initiative. He put one hand around Yun Xiaoxiao's waist and then pressed her against the wall behind him.
Their lips intertwined and their fingers were tightly clasped.
At the same time, bright fireworks burst out not far away and exploded in the air, reflecting the two figures kissing passionately in the corner.
So lingering, so beautiful.
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