“Ah Xu… Ling’er, Ah Xu is back.” Jiang Liu’s expression was somewhat excited.

"Brother, you're back..." Qiu Ling'er was also excited. If she couldn't find her brother, she would have gone to the border to look for him.

"Second Aunt, Ling'er..." Qiu Xu responded to the distant call, his figure getting closer and closer to the two of them.

Qiu Ling'er ran quickly into the distance, reaching out to hug her brother tightly. "Brother, I heard from the old beggar that you and Uncle went to chase after Brother Qin Feng... Where is Uncle?"

As she spoke, she looked around to make sure that her second uncle was not among them.

Jiang Liu rubbed her upset stomach and followed.

Not seeing Qiu Dafu caused her anxiety to rise again.

"Ah Xu, where's your second uncle?"

"My second uncle went to Northern Qi with Qin Feng."

"What?" Jiang Liu's body was a little unsteady. In Northern Qi, wars were frequent. Wasn't he afraid of encountering danger?

Why did he go to Northern Qi?

"Qin Feng said that my sister went to Northern Qi to look for my senior brother." Qiu Xu briefly recounted what Qin Feng had said.

“He’s talking nonsense!” Jiang Liu shook her head, extremely uneasy. “Your sister came back today. She said she was going to sell herbs and just left.”

Qiu Xu: "...Sister."

His heart felt a chill.

Fortunately, my sister is alright.

Qiu Ling'er was dumbfounded. "Why would Brother Qin Feng lie to you?"

"I don't know, I don't know." Qiu Xu remained silent for a while, and seeing that Jiang Liu was unsteady on her feet, he stepped forward to comfort her.

"Second Aunt, Second Uncle said that although he doesn't know who Qin Feng is, he knows that this person will not pose a threat to his life."

My second uncle asked me to tell you that he will be back soon, and that you shouldn't worry too much.

Jiang Liu's breathing trembled slightly, and a wave of sadness washed over her.

What is Qin Feng's purpose in doing this?

Da Fu is just an ordinary craftsman. If he goes to the battlefield, will he be in trouble?

Who exactly is Qin Feng, and what is his purpose in going to Northern Qi?

For a moment, Jiang Liu was filled with doubts.

"My second uncle asked me to give this to you." Qiu Xu took an oval leaf from his pocket.

On the leaf, four characters were carved with a dagger.

Liu'er, don't worry!

Don't worry, don't worry, Dafu, how can I be at ease? Jiang Liu nodded.

"Ah Xu, what else did your second uncle say?"

He also said that my second aunt was pregnant and should take good care of herself. He also told my sister and me to stay by her side.

"Pregnant?"

Jiang Liu's heart trembled slightly, and a strange feeling welled up inside her.

This feeling is warm and reassuring.

She really wanted to share it with Qiu Dafu.

Without realizing it, she touched her lower abdomen.

She had a premonition that he already knew.

It is her blessing to have met such a thoughtful and considerate man in this life.

Qiu Ling'er followed closely, her gaze falling on Jiang Liu's lower abdomen.

Auntie is pregnant? Qiu Ling'er was overjoyed, but the thought of her second uncle being far away made her heart...

"Second Aunt, it's late. Go back to your room and rest. There's still Brother Gu at the border. Second Uncle will be fine." Qiu Ling'er stepped forward, took Jiang Liu's arm, and stood beside Jiang Liu with Qiu Xu.

"You're right, he'll be fine." Jiang Liu silently comforted herself, and returned to the courtyard with Qiu Xu and Qiu Ling'er.

Jiang Liu tossed and turned all night, and finally fell asleep at dawn.

Qiu Dafu stayed at an inn with Qin Feng last night. This morning, before dawn, they set off.

Inside the carriage, Qin Feng closed his eyes to catch up on sleep, while Qiu Dafu was wide awake, staring blankly out the window.