When the beginning of winter was approaching, Xu Qing and Xiao Ruxue arrived near the suburbs of Beijing.
The little girl was really struggling along the way.
Xu Qing rode on the horse and looked at Xiao Ruxue, who had his back turned to him, and said: "Come down, we are almost to the capital. If you continue to ride, others will find you."
"Oh." The little girl panicked and immediately jumped off Xu Qing's horse and returned to her own horse.
Xu Qing and Xiao Ruxue tidied their clothes, then drove their horses forward slowly.
Xu Qing turned to look at Xiao Ruxue who was already riding alone and said, "I'm going home first to see my wife. How about you?"
Xiao Ruxue said excitedly: "I'm going too! I haven't seen Sister Su for a long time!"
Xu Qing asked: "Why don't you go home and see your mother and concubine first?"
Xiao Ruxue said: "I will still have a lot of time with my mother and concubine in the future, so don't worry, and I also have to choose my own room, as you promised."
When Xu Qing heard Xiao Ruxue's words, she could only nod and smile: "Okay, okay, let's go home first."
…
This place is not very far from Anding County. Xu Qing and Xiao Ruxue arrived there in less than three quarters on horseback.
After entering the house, the maids and servants all hurriedly bent down to salute, but Xu Qing had no time to take care of it. He hadn't seen her for several months, and he still didn't know what happened to his wife and the little guy in her belly, or what happened to Xuan'er.
So done.
Xiao Ruxue followed Xu Qing to the inner courtyard and shouted: "Sister Su, Sister Su, Xuan'er! We are back!"
But Xiao Ruxue called all the way but there was no sound of agreement.
Xu Qing found it strange that even if they had been away for two or three months, the wife was pregnant and already had difficulty moving, but Xuan'er was the most diligent on weekdays, washing clothes and sweeping the floor.
A maid came to do these things, but Xuan'er didn't want to let herself be idle.
Although no one taught her what a maid should do, she still worked hard for the family.
Xuan'er, who is a little older than Xiao Ruxue, is obviously still a cute baby face, but she is still a child who has not grown up, but she is working hard to take care of three social wastes in the family who are waiting for food...
It’s so hard!
Xiao Ruxue looked at several rooms and the martial arts arena but saw no one there. She ran back and looked at Xu Qing and said, "Neither Sister Su nor Xuan'er are at home."
It shouldn't be, Xu Qing was curious. She is pregnant, so she shouldn't go out for a walk when she has nothing to do.
"Madam?!"
Xu Qing came to the outer house with doubts, looked at a maid watering the flowers and plants, and asked: "Where is Madam?"
The maid hurriedly bowed and said, "When I return to the Marquis, my wife and Sister Xuan'er were taken to Prince Xian's palace by the princess shortly after the Marquis left home. Except for returning once during the Mid-Autumn Festival, they have been in the palace all the time.
middle."
Xu Qing and Xiao Ruxue looked at each other with doubts on their faces.
Xiao Ruxue asked: "Why did the mother-in-law take Sister Su into the house?"
Xu Qing shook his head: "I don't know either. It seems I have to go to the capital first."
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Prince Xian's Mansion
In a gorgeously decorated thermal pavilion
Su Qian was sitting at the table, wearing loose clothes. At this time, Su Qian's original slim figure had disappeared.
Xuan'er stood quietly behind Su Qian, waiting for Su Qian's instructions at any time.
Zheng Waner, who is sitting opposite Su Qian, has a bigger belly than Su Qian. She got pregnant earlier than Su Qian. Although Zheng Waner is younger than Su Qian, she is afraid that it will be more difficult to become a mother.
Take one step ahead than Su Qian.
The two were doing embroidery work together. Zheng Waner was lucky because she had a good foundation, but Su Qian was miserable. She had never learned female embroidery since she was a child, and her hands had been pricked by needles many times.
Because they didn't know whether the baby was a boy or a girl, Su Qian and Zheng Waner sewed several sets of clothes for boys and girls respectively. Of course, this was under the guidance of Princess Xian.
Although Zheng Waner also learned embroidery at home, this was her first time embroidering children's clothes. Without the guidance of Princess Xian, she would never have been able to do it so delicately and beautifully.
After Zheng Waner finished embroidering a top in her hand, she looked at Su Qian, who was a long way behind her, and said, "Sister Su, let me help you."
Su Qian shook her head and said, "Thank you sister Wan'er for your kindness, but I still want to embroider the clothes for the children myself."
Zheng Waner said: "Sister Su has been a little absent-minded these days, and she even almost stabbed her hand several times. Is there something on your mind about Sister Su?"
"I'm worried..." Su Qian said, "My husband sends me letters every few days. According to my schedule, I should be returning to Beijing in the next two days."
Zheng Waner said with a smile: "Sister Su and the Marquis of Anding County are really in love with each other." Her husband has not sent a letter back since he left for the army, but Sister Su can receive letters from the Marquis of Anding County every once in a while.
, it’s really enviable.”
Su Qian shook her head and said with a smile: "The war on the border is urgent. The prince is probably afraid of leaking military information, so he didn't write back. Sister Wan'er, please be at ease."
Zheng Waner nodded and said: "My husband has his difficulties, and Waner understands."
At this moment, Princess Xian walked in and said, "See you are chatting so lively, what are you talking about?"
Su Qian and Zheng Waner were just about to stand up, but Princess Xian forced them to sit down: "You two are pregnant, sit down."
Fortunately for Zheng Waner, she was not proficient in martial arts after all, and she was pregnant with Liujia. Princess Xian pressed her button and she sat back down.
But the way Su Qian looked at Princess Xian changed instantly. She was pressed by Princess Xian like this... and she couldn't stand up either!
Although I am pregnant at this time, I can still exert at least 70% of my physical strength... But facing the Xian Princess at this time, I feel like a cow sinking into the sea...
In other words, the princess could hear what she and Wan'er were talking about inside...
Even with Su Qian's skill, she couldn't detect the slightest bit of martial arts in Princess Xian. Either she had a special skill to hide her aura, or her level was too high.
There is indeed a Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in Prince Xian's Mansion...
Su Qian pursed her lips and suddenly remembered something.
Since the husband can ask Old General Liu to come over, a technique that can complement each other in "Sun and Moon", how could the wise king who was once taught by Old General Liu not know about it?
Moreover, the wise king has always had only one official concubine, the princess...
Zheng Waner on the side saw Su Qian's thoughtful look and asked, "What is Sister Su thinking about?"
When Su Qian heard Zheng Waner's words, she shook her head and said, "No... no, I'm counting the days and feel that my husband will be back soon. Should I say goodbye and leave?"