Chapter 322: Take one step and count three steps

Li Xiao reacted after hearing this.

"You mean the Emperor?"

Lin Hanzhi smiled and nodded, with a gleam in her eyes.

"That person wants the wives of the generals to stay in the Imperial City. He simply wants us women to be used as hostages to contain the generals who hold military power stationed on the border. I am the only one in my family who lives in the Imperial City. Naturally, he thinks we have too few women.

I'm pregnant with the Li family's eldest son. For that person, this gives him another bargaining chip to contain you. He must be very eager to have a legitimate son in the General's Mansion. Our foundation in the imperial city is too shallow. Will we be targeted by some ignorant people? It's hard to say.

Besides us as parents, that person also wants the General's Mansion to have a legitimate eldest son. With that person's attention, our child will have an extra layer of protection. Moreover, you are the general who protects the country, and I am an imperial merchant. If we have a child, that person will give us something, right? "

Li Xiao looked at Lin Hanzhi when she mentioned the reward, with a gleam in his eyes, and joked helplessly.

"You, after following your sister for so long, you become more and more like her."

Lin Hanzhi rolled her eyes at him coquettishly.

"Who in this world doesn't love gold, silver, and treasures? What's wrong with looking like your sister? Isn't it normal for a younger sister to look like her? Besides, my sister is so good to us. Don't forget that our betrothal gifts and dowries were all paid by my sister. My sister is very generous."

Seeing Lin Hanzhi chattering non-stop when she mentioned Su Hanchu, Li Xiao spoke hurriedly.

"Yes, yes, I know. I know your sister is the most generous. As for you, I'm not saying anything bad."

Only then did Lin Hanzhi look at him.

"Don't think my sister is bad. My sister is the best person in the world. No one can say anything bad about her, including you."

Normally, Lin Hanzhi was a steady and shrewd person, but now that she was pregnant, she actually became unreasonable. But what could he do? He could only coax his wife himself, Li Xiao said patiently.

"Okay, okay, your sister is the best person in the world."

Lin Hanzhi spoke with satisfaction after hearing this.

"That's more like it."

As he said this, he yawned.

"I don't know how my sister and the others are doing now. I miss her so much."

Li Xiao spoke to comfort her upon seeing this.

"Just rest assured and take care of your baby. Your sister and brother-in-law are very cautious and careful. It's not your turn to worry about this."

He reached out and pinched her face.

"I've ordered someone to bring you hot water for a wash. We need to rest early now. As for those ladies who are visiting, please find excuses to turn them all down tomorrow so as not to disturb your pregnancy. I'll talk to the Emperor and I won't be attending court for the next two weeks. I'll just stay with you."

The two of them quickly washed up, and Li Xiao carefully hugged Lin Hanzhi to rest. It was uncomfortable to hold the beauty in his arms, but he was happy at the thought of becoming a father.

After hearing that Li Xiao's wife was pregnant, Emperor Tianyuan was indeed happy and bestowed some rewards. He also gave Li Xiaotian more time to accompany his wife.

Li Xiao announced to the public that he would be stationed in the northwest soon. In the following days, the general's mansion would be closed to visitors, and the general would stay at home to accompany his wife.

Qingfeng Village, Baise City.

Jiang Like bowed to Jun Moye and Su Hanchu who were playing chess.

"Sir, Madam."

Jun Moye didn't even raise his head and continued to place a black piece.

"explain."

Jiang Like continued.

"After the Jianglou's publicity over the past few days, many people in the nearby villages have already known the names of you and your wife. What are your plans for the future? What do you need us to do?"

After Su Hanchu placed a white piece, Jun Moye raised a black piece.

"Where's the fine wine the convoy was supposed to deliver?"

Jiang Like lowered his head and spoke.

"Calculating the time, it will arrive in two days if nothing unexpected happens."

Jun Moye dropped the black piece in his hand and spoke in a deep voice.

"Choose a village that's worth seeing and send a visiting card. Say that the head of Qingfeng Village will be visiting in a few days."

Jiang Like bowed after hearing this.

"Sir, I've been chatting with the people from Qingfeng Village these past few days. After summarizing, it's indeed as Zhou Sui'an said. The village on the way to He Jiuzhou is more important. However, there are also many bandits on other roads. For example, the only way from Dayan to Baise City, and the only way from Qingyang Country to Baise City, there are forces of varying sizes on both sides.

There are also some hidden mysterious forces that we can't find out about. Qing Gu has already personally investigated them. Also, sir, if we really subdue all the bandits outside Baise City, the mayor of Baise City will probably panic."

At this time, Su Hanchu placed a white piece and spoke with a smile.

"It's normal for him to panic. Baise City has been a lawless area for many years. There is an important reason for this. The bandits passing through the outskirts of Baise City all come from different countries. No matter which country intervenes, they can't find a legitimate reason. Moreover, Baise City is a special barrier for each of the three countries. Whether it is Tianyuan, Dayan or Qingyang, they will not let Baise City become the territory of another country. That's why Baise City has been able to stand alone for so many years."

Jun Moye paused with his hand holding Heizi, looked at Su Hanchu and spoke slowly.

"Madam's analysis is correct."

Then he glanced at Jiang Like.

"Let's send a visiting card to He Jiuzhou first."

Then a black piece fell, blocking the white piece's path.

"It's a bit troublesome, but we have to defeat them one by one. As long as we can take down Baise City, it will be a great guarantee and backup for us."

Su Hanchu dropped a white piece, clearing another path.

"Well, that's right. Once we take over Baise City and bring our family members to Baise City, we won't have to worry about anything. When we get to the Imperial City, we won't be easily restrained by others."