Chu Yan smiled and said, "That's because Princess Qi has high standards. If the young prince could become my son-in-law, I would be more than happy to do so."

Qi Zhiyuan said: "I dare not compete with my cousin the Emperor for the Empress."

Chu Yan smiled and said, "It's not the Queen."

Qi Yuning smiled and said, "Xiaoxiao? Speaking of which, she is now at the age to get married, right?"

Chu Yan said, "Xiaoxiao has always been timid, quiet, and weak. Marriage is really difficult for her. If she can find a husband like the young prince, I will be relieved."

Qi Yuning said angrily, "Xiaoxiao lost her father when she was two years old. She had to grow up cautiously in Prince Qi's mansion. Now you say she is timid, quiet and weak, but you should blame yourself."

Chu Yan didn't dare to refute.

Qi Yuning went to the house that the Chu family had prepared for her family. The house was quiet and peaceful, and it was a good place to live.

Qi Yuning and Xiao Yile took a bath first before reading Lu Ze's letter. Lu Ze's letter was sent by land and was sent at full speed, so it was natural that it would arrive in Yangzhou earlier than theirs by water.

There were only four words in Lu Ze's letter: "Come back soon." Every word was so powerful that it could be seen through the paper. It was obvious that he was angry.

Qi Yuning ignored him for the time being. It was okay to let him be angry for a while.

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Lu Yiling went to Zheng Xiuxiu's room to visit her youngest son, held him in her arms and said with a smile, "He looks a bit like Chu Che."

Zheng Xiuxiu smiled faintly and said, "Everyone says he looks like his uncle, but Chu Qing is not happy about it."

"Empress." Zheng Xiuxiu bowed repeatedly when she saw Chu Chi coming in from the door.

Chu Chi said: "No need to be polite, I came to see Shu Ge'er."

Zheng Xiuxiu held Shuger and greeted Chu Chi. Chu Chi looked at Shuger with a trace of pain in his eyes. If her child had not had a miscarriage, he would have been this big.

Lu Yiling saw the pain in Chu Chi's eyes and asked Zheng Xiuxiu, "Xiuxiu, what fun places are there in Yangzhou City? Can you take us there to relax?"

Zheng Xiuxiu said, "The night view along the Huai River is very beautiful. After you have rested, how about we go for a night cruise along the Huai River?"

"Okay." Lu Yiling responded.

Lu Yiling took a short rest and went on a boat trip in the Huai River with Zheng Xiuxiu that night. Qi Yuning did not join the other children in the fun, but let Qi Zhiyuan go with them to protect Lingling.

Zheng Xiuxiu brought Chu Qing with her, and Chu Qing also brought her younger sister Chu Xiaoxiao, who never liked to leave the room.

On the cruise ship, Qi Zhiyuan saw Chu Xiaoxiao and said, "Little mute, it's you. I haven't seen you for a long time. Do you still remember me?"

Chu Xiaoxiao said softly: "Little Prince, I am not a little mute."

"Cousin, what are you talking about Xiaoxiao? She is not mute!" Lu Yiling said while protecting Chu Xiaoxiao.

Qi Zhiyuan said: "When she was little, she lived in my house and could not speak a word for a long time. I thought she was a little mute."

Chu Xiaoxiao said in shame and anger: "Young Prince, I am not mute."

Lu Yiling said, "Ignore him. He deserves to not be able to find a wife."

Qi Zhiyuan snorted lightly, "Isn't it easy for this little prince to get married? The head of the Chu family said today that he wants me to be his son-in-law."

Chu Qing frowned as he listened, "Young Prince, for the sake of my sister's reputation, please be careful with your words!"

Qi Zhiyuan said: "I'm not talking nonsense. It was indeed your father who asked me to be his son-in-law. I wonder what his daughter looks like?"

Lu Yiling looked at Qi Zhiyuan and said, "Are you really stupid or are you just pretending to be stupid? I really don't know how you managed to lead the soldiers in Beicheng for five years. This Chu Xiaoxiao is the youngest daughter of the Chu family. You are talking nonsense in front of her. It's simply reckless. Not every girl can tolerate your nonsense like me."

Qi Zhiyuan finally reacted and apologized to Chu Xiaoxiao, "I spoke too quickly. Miss Chu, please don't mind."

Chu Xiaoxiao whispered, "Nothing."

Qi Zhiyuan looked at Chu Xiaoxiao and whispered in Lu Yiling's ear, "Her father was right when he said she was too quiet."

Lu Yiling glared at Qi Zhiyuan, then walked up to Chu Xiaoxiao and said, "Don't bother with my cousin. I'm new to Yangzhou City, so I'll trouble you to take me around Yangzhou City for the next few days."

Chu Xiaoxiao said in a low voice, "I won't be going out either, so I might not be able to take the princess to visit Yangzhou City."

Lu Yiling said, "It's okay, I'll take you around."

After a few days in Yangzhou City, Lu Yiling completely forgot about Lu Han and spent the whole day playing with Qi Zhiyuan, Chu Xiaoxiao and Zheng Xiuxiu. Zheng Xiuxiu had a child, so most of the time it was just the three of them going out to play together, and they also explored all of Yangzhou City.

Zhao Jie has not been idle these days. He and Chu Qing have checked the people's conditions in Yangzhou City.

Qi Yuning took Lu Zhixiu with him to summon his subordinates in the Yangzhou City area, and also acquired a lot of properties. The harvest of this trip was quite rich.

The original plan was to stay in Yangzhou City for half a month before leaving, but we stayed there for twenty days and had to leave.

When Chu Chi was about to leave, he was still reluctant to leave Ye Li.

The mother and daughter were talking in the room. Ye Li held Chu Chi's hand tightly and said, "Chi'er, your brother will return to Shengjing City to take up his post in the spring. Mother will also try to recover as soon as possible so that we can reunite in Shengjing City."

Chu Chi said: "Okay."

Ye Li added, "Also, you should get pregnant with a prince soon to consolidate your position. After all, you have been in the palace as empress for five years. If that doesn't work out, you can also ask a concubine to get pregnant with a prince and bring him to your side."

Chu Chi lowered his head and replied, "Yeah."

Ye Li said, "Your father has chosen two maids for you. You can keep them with you. They may be useful when you are in the palace."

Chu Chi looked at the two beautiful maids behind Ye Li. They were extremely beautiful and looked only fifteen or sixteen years old. They were the kind of faces that would make people fall in love with them at first sight.

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