While blaming himself, An Qingran wrote a letter and asked the abbot to help deliver it to the general's mansion. He sat beside his mother's bed, observing her all the time.

Looking at her mother's pale face, An Qingran burst into tears and held her hand: "Mom, please don't be in trouble, otherwise what will Ran'er do? Ran'er can't lose you again..."

She murmured to herself, the fear of losing her mother in her memory made her feel very confused!

Before she knew it, it was daybreak. She had not slept all night. Fortunately, her mother's breathing was steady. She was probably too tired and it would be good for her to sleep a little longer.

Lian Jinrong was wearing a purple jacket and a green skirt. She was busying around on the ground with a light step, as if she was a girl less than 20 years old. An Zhongtao sat there, looking at her with a smile in his eyes.

Today, Lian Jinrong got two sturgeons from somewhere. She cooked the meal herself, prepared the best girl's red wine, and made more than a dozen side dishes, so that she and him could have a few drinks together.

An Zhongtao has always admired and liked her little girl mentality, because he thinks that a woman should be like this, centering on her husband and children, knowing how to care for others, and knowing what gentleness is.

In fact, he still had some grudges about Lian Jinyu's departure. He knew that what she said about copying scriptures and praying for blessings was just an excuse. How could he not understand the pride and anger in her heart?

He felt uncomfortable during the first two days, but Lian Jinrong understood his thoughts and tried to please him in every way possible, thinking of ways to make him happy. They had been gone for so long that he actually got used to this kind of life.

She probably wants to break up with me!

An Zhongtao felt a pang of pain in his heart and frowned.

"General..." Lian Jinrong saw his expression, but wisely did not ask. Instead, she came forward with a glass of wine and a faint smile. "The apricot blossoms outside are in bloom. General, do you still remember the year when I was pregnant with Yanran? It was also at this time that the general took me to see the apricot blossoms in the suburbs. At that time, everyone envied us..."

When she mentioned it, a smile appeared in An Zhongtao's eyes. Yes, they were all young at that time, and youth was naturally frivolous. He took her to charter the entire cruise ship, and went boating on the lake, admiring the apricot blossoms on one side. In fact, that time, he also wanted to take her and Lian Jinyu with him, so that they could go together as sisters, but he didn't expect that he would be turned away!

Thinking of this, he took the wine glass and drank it all: "Well, remember..."

Lian Jinrong's eyes curved, "The general treated me well, I remember it all, but it's a pity that no matter how hard I try, I can only achieve one ten-thousandth of your kindness..."

Seeing her like this, An Zhongtao said, "You are very considerate and reassuring..."

Lian Jinrong looked even more charming when she saw this, and her slender jade fingers gently stroked An Zhongtao's lips: "The general's words are the most heartwarming..."

The two of them looked into each other's eyes, and suddenly the voice of the maid Xiao Cui rang out from outside the door: "General, Anfu said he has something urgent to discuss with you!"

An Fu is An Zhongtao's confidant. He is taciturn, but he has good kung fu and knows his own limits. He would not approach him at this time for ordinary matters.

An Zhongtao stood up immediately after hearing this. Lian Jinrong's eyes flashed with displeasure, but she was smart and said, "General, let him in quickly. Don't delay important matters."

Anfu came in with a letter in his hand: "General, this is from Yuehua Temple..."

When they heard the word Yuehua Temple, An Zhongtao and Lian Jinrong's faces changed, the former was worried and the latter was angry.

Before An Zhongtao finished reading the letter, he immediately strode out: "Quick, Anfu, prepare the horses..."

Before she finished her words, the people had already left Lan Xiao Pavilion. Lian Jinrong was curious and angry at the same time, not knowing what had happened. The informing Xiao Cui stood trembling at the door. Lian Jinrong waved at her, and Xiao Cui stepped forward: "Madam..."

With a crisp sound, Xiao Cui covered her face with tears in her eyes. She wanted to cry but didn't dare. Lian Jinrong looked at her and said, "Do you know why I hit you? You have no sense of propriety. You just throw anyone into the fight..."

"Madam, Anfu broke in by himself..."

"You're still being stubborn? Was the beating too light?" Lian Jinrong glared at her with sidelong eyes, scaring Xiao Cui out of her words.

"Go, stop standing there like a dead person, and invite the second lady over..." Lian Jinrong sat there, gritting her teeth!