parents

Qu Linghan stared intently at Bai Zhaoming's face, afraid of missing even the slightest change in his expression.

Sure enough, the words had barely left his mouth when...

Bai Zhaoming's eyes quickly flashed with a series of expressions: astonishment, panic, contemplation, and composure.

As expected of people from ancient times, their Sichuan Opera performance is so smooth.

Qu Linghan coughed a few times as a symbolic gesture, and Bai Hui inside the room had also packed his "baggage".

He walked out with a flick of his sleeve, still radiant and serene.

Bai Hui was wearing a dark purple robe embroidered with intricate patterns, and a silver crown on her head, revealing several scars on her neck.

As he approached, he was backlit, his eyes softened with a gentle light, and I could inadvertently glimpse the few scars on his face.

It gives people a sense of beauty that combines strength and gentleness.

"What are you thinking about?"

What do you think?

Qu Linghan stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes filled with an undisguised smile as he looked at Bai Hui.

What were you doing just now?

Qu Linghan leaned closer to Bai Hui's face, a faint blush rising on his cheeks.

Are you shy?

"Nothing."

"Stop hiding, I saw it all. Is this our General's second personality? Hahahaha."

Before Qu Linghan could finish laughing, he was met with Bai Hui's "attack".

Bai Hui's index finger gently slid across Qu Linghan's nose bridge; it felt cool and a little painful.

Qu Linghan quieted down and waited for Bai Hui to speak.

"Today I'm meeting my father-in-law, mother-in-law, and brother, so I've gone for a more formal occasion. Ahem..."

Seeing Bai Hui cough again, Qu Linghan quickly patted his back.

"I see. But will my parents really come today?!"

"They will come naturally once we win the battle."

"What should we do then?"

Qu Linghan rubbed his palms together and muttered to himself.

She's not the real Qu Linghan. What if her parents find out? What if they're heartbroken? How can she explain this to them? Sigh.

Bai Hui could see through Qu Linghan's troubles, but couldn't guess what she was thinking.

He could only place his hand in Qu Linghan's palm.

It's like delivering warmth and love.

"Don't be afraid, no one will make things difficult for them."

......

Just now, Qu Linghan and Bai Hui had finished their breakfast and were walking along the corridor connecting the backyard and the frontyard.

With a series of clattering sounds, a very luxurious carriage stopped in front of the Bai residence.

"Whose nouveau riche's carriage is this, daring to stop so arrogantly at the gate of my Qu Bai residence?"

Qu Linghan's business at Lanxu Pavilion is booming; he's gotten used to being a boss.

Sometimes, when they're talking, they'll sound like they're about to start a fight.

This is my territory, what are you doing?!

"Royal."

Bai Hui reminded him.

Qu Linghan then opened his eyes wide in a moment of melancholy.

"Why didn't you say so sooner?"

Then he made a gesture of sealing his mouth.

Bai Hui gripped Qu Linghan's hand tightly in his palm.

But it's okay.

"With me here, you don't need to be careful with your words and actions."

......

After saying that, Bai Hui chuckled softly.

The two walked through the long corridor to the plaque, when suddenly a man dressed as a eunuch appeared out of nowhere.

"General, His Majesty has specially sent this old servant to escort you and your wife to the palace. This way, please."

After Bai Hui nodded in agreement, he helped Qu Linghan into the carriage.

"The general and his wife are truly a loving couple."

Seeing the old eunuch's fawning expression, Bai Hui blurted out.

"reward."

Qu Linghan, sitting in the carriage, saw this scene and frowned deeply.

If only her money were that easy to earn...

Bai Hui got into the carriage, and Qu Linghan felt the atmosphere was a bit ambiguous, so he leaned out the window to look at the scenery.

Bai Hui sat upright beside Qu Linghan, a gentle breeze caressing her cheek through the window.

A warm feeling welled up in my heart.

Qu Linghan felt that the summer wind was truly coming to take her away. She didn't know what to do, but the warmth turned into boredom, and the boredom turned into anxiety.

…It's all Bai Hui's fault, it's all his fault for sitting next to me.

Otherwise, my emotions wouldn't be so volatile.

Then look at the one surnamed Bai, named Hui, styled Zhaoming. He is still sitting upright, looking like a fairy untouched by the mortal world, a proper gentleman.

Qu Linghan felt a surge of flirtatious intent.

"I've already said they're my parents, why are you so concerned?"

Qu Linghan spoke these words with a flippant tone.

It's as if he went crazy because he couldn't wait to know Bai Hui's reaction.

"Madam, you've forgotten that your parents are my father-in-law and mother-in-law."

His tone was full of gentleness.

Qu Linghan truly felt that Bai Hui was different from before.

For some reason, a poem flashed through Qu Linghan's mind.

"A single sword, its frost chilling fourteen provinces."

If Bai Hui is the sword, then Qu Linghan was once the fourteen states that were shocked.

But now that we've spent more time together, I feel that Bai Hui is like a plum blossom, just like her.

It can bloom delicately in the freezing cold, seemingly fearless, but in reality, it has made up its mind.

At that time, fertile soil was also needed, and Qu Linghan believed that he had become that fertile soil.

Time always flies when you're daydreaming, it just flies by.

Qu Linghan and Bai Hui had already arrived at the palace. The Golden Palace shone with a rich and noble light, and there was a peaceful atmosphere.

The people who came to the banquet were all powerful and influential, but they were just small figures in front of Bai Hui.

The protagonist of today's banquet seemed to radiate light as this important figure stepped out of his car.

The usually aloof and self-possessed officials all crowded around, each begging Bai Hui to speak well of them before the Emperor. Some even wanted to marry their daughters or granddaughters to Bai Hui…

However, Bai Hui didn't buy into that. As a martial artist who had been on the battlefield and witnessed life and death, he had long been accustomed to the coldness and warmth of human relationships.

So Bai Hui took Qu Linghan's hand and walked a path that belonged to them among the crowd.

"Ling Han!"

"Han'er!"

"younger sister!"

A familiar voice reached Qu Linghan's ears, and she subconsciously looked in the direction of the sound.

In the northwest direction, there stood an elderly couple.

It was obvious that they were Qu Linghan's parents.

It's amazing that she looks exactly like her parents in the 21st century.

Even her mother, who had long since disappeared in the 21st century, her every smile and frown...

Qu Linghan's tears flowed like a faucet turned on, and her legs seemed to run uncontrollably toward them.

Qu Linghan buried her head in front of her "mother's" body, tears streaming down her face.

"Mom, why did it take you so long to come to me? Do you know how Dad and I have managed these past ten years since you left?"

Her voice was broken and choked with sobs, until a gentle yet tearful voice of comfort came from above her head.

"Silly child, why are you crying? Your mother is here."

"mother."

Qu Linghan drew out the last syllable and rested her head on the crook of her mother's neck, whom she hadn't seen in a long time.

Madam Qu placed one hand on Qu Linghan's back and gently patted his back with the other.

"Don't cry, don't cry, Mother is here. My child has suffered so much..."

If this is a heartwarming drama...

At Lingchuan and Baihui's place in Naqu, a battle scene was unfolding.

Qu Lingchuan's captivating eyes swept over Bai Hui, his gaze filled with undisguised provocation.

It was as if to say, "See? My sister will only come close to us without any regard for anything else."

Bai Hui met that unwavering gaze and walked step by step to Qu Linghan's side.

Just then, Qu Linghan looked up from Madam Qu's embrace. The two were back to back, so they naturally couldn't see each other.

However, as Madam Qu, Qu Zhoucen, and Qu Lingchuan faced Bai Hui, Madam Qu never expected that this favorite of the emperor would walk up to them.

Madam Qu pulled Qu Linghan's hand, wanting her to stand beside her and bow to the Marquis of Zhenbei together.

After all, this legendary Marquis of Zhenbei is a young man with great influence.

Qu Linghan wiped away her tears and, following her mother's directions, stood beside her. Through her blurry eyes, she could vaguely see Bai Hui's beautiful eyes smiling at her.

It came out without thinking.

"Bai Zhaoming, what are you doing standing there?"

She then tried to reach out and pull him to her side, but was stopped by Madam Qu.

"My lord, my daughter is young, please don't hold it against her."

"ah?"

Qu Linghan suddenly realized, walked to Bai Hui's side, and took his hand.

"Mother, this is my husband."

After speaking, Bai Hui respectfully performed a deep bow.

"Your son-in-law greets your father-in-law and mother-in-law."

"This...this..."

Qu Zhoucen and his wife were practically fainting. Everyone knew the reputation of the Marquis of Zhenbei—a ruthless killer! Their precious daughter must have been tricked by that second wife...

This was the first time Qu Linghan had ever seen murderous intent in Qu Zhoucen's eyes.

Ever since Xu Hongwei left, he had always been seen as a loving father in Qu Linghan's eyes. He took care of all the household chores, from laundry and cooking to all the big and small things. He had even hired a nanny to help take care of the children. But ever since he saw the nanny secretly pinching the naughty Qu Linghan, he became determined to raise Qu Linghan alone and never thought about remarrying.

Qu Linghan still remembers that on the day he dismissed the nanny, Qu Zhoucen sat in front of Xu Hongwei's portrait for a long time, his eyes revealing a sadness and tenderness that he had never seen before.

From that day on, Qu Zhoucen seemed to have become a different person, transforming from a somewhat dissolute young man into a meticulous, gentle, and considerate father.

......

Qu Linghan, unwilling to see her parents in such a difficult position, took the initiative to introduce Bai Hui to them.

"Father, Mother, Brother, Bai Hui and I are doing well..."

"Yes, they are a loving couple."

After saying this, Qu Linghan and Bai Hui exchanged a smile.

Qu Zhoucen and Xu Hongwei breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's good, that's good. But Ling Han, never mind! As long as you're in love, that's good!"

Seeing that Xu Hongwei didn't continue, Qu Zhoucen picked up where she left off.

"Young son-in-law, come over for a drink another day."

He will definitely give this brat a good "admonishment".

The second house in the family also needs to be cleaned up.

"Father, Mother, you...you've already agreed?"

Qu Lingchuan finally couldn't hold back his anger.

Qu Zhoucen immediately pulled Qu Lingchuan back and looked at Bai Hui.

"My lord, please don't take it to heart."

Bai Hui did not reply immediately, but instead took Qu Linghan's hand.

"Brother, don't worry, I will definitely treat Ling Han well."

......

At the same time, a lively and pretty female voice came from inside.

"Brother Zhaoming!"