Chapter 586 Waiting for You to Come Back
"Jiuyue, I have something to tell you."
As soon as Jun Lie returned home, he looked at Xiao Jiuyue seriously. Xiao Jiuyue had a smile on her face and was in a particularly good mood: "You say."
"I'm going to the western border." As soon as Jun Lie finished speaking, the smile on Xiao Jiuyue's lips froze.
Suddenly, Xiao Jiuyue lost all desire to share the good news. She asked, "What happened in Xijiang? Haven't those killers been caught?"
"Yes, he was caught, but the people of Xijiang have started an uprising on the border." Jun Lie guiltily held her hand and said, "I'm sorry. I promised to accompany you, but now I have to go on a long trip. The earliest I can return is the Mid-Autumn Festival."
"Jiashui City is the closest prefecture to Xijiang, right? Isn't Prince Duan there?" Xiao Jiuyue didn't even want to mention Prince Duan's name. She asked, "You are the Governor of Jiangnan, so why did you go to war?"
"Xijiang somehow managed to get a firearm. Prince Duan wrote three letters overnight, requesting the imperial court to send troops for support."
Jun Lie noticed that she was in a bad mood and comforted her, "Don't worry, even a powerful country like Yongzhao was defeated by me. The small Xijiang River is nothing to be afraid of."
"Well, I believe you. With gunpowder in hand, you're definitely not afraid of the Xijiang people." Xiao Jiuyue looked at him with eyes full of trust. She said, "Then go with peace of mind. I'll be in Hongdu, waiting for your victorious return."
"Jiuyue." Faced with Xiao Jiuyue's encouragement, if she cried like an ordinary woman, Jun Lie would be easier to comfort her. But now, Jun Lie didn't know what to do.
Jun Lie stretched out his hands and held her in his arms, saying, "How about you go to Xijiang with me?"
"Forget it. The wind and sand over there in Xijiang are too strong. It's not suitable for you. It's too tiring." Jun Lie denied it to himself.
"Puff~"
After hearing this, Xiao Jiuyue laughed and refused, "I'm not going with you. The wind and sand in Xijiang are so strong, I heard that people's skin is dry and chapped. I'd rather stay in Hongdu and wait for you to come back."
"By the way, what did you want to tell me just now?" Jun Lie asked.
Xiao Jiuyue blinked and took out the letter next to her: "My sister-in-law sent me a letter. I'm going to be an aunt."
"That's great. Then let's pick out some gifts for our future nephews and nieces?" Jun Lie suggested.
Xiao Jiuyue slapped his hand away and said, "I've already picked some stuff out of the warehouse this afternoon. I'll have He Changqing deliver it when the time comes. It was a good idea to build the Bada Escort Agency. Now, they're doing really well, one in the south and one in the north!"
She decided to hide the news of her pregnancy, otherwise, Jun Lie would be even more worried about her and would be distracted when fighting the enemy in Xijiang.
She said, "When are you leaving? I'll have someone prepare some food for you. I'm afraid you won't be used to the food from Xijiang!"
Xiao Jiuyue was thinking in his heart that there were too many things he needed to bring when he went out to lead the troops to fight. In addition to food, the most important thing was medicine. His master collected herbs in the spring, so he had no shortage of medicine. He just needed to spend some time to make some medicine to stop bleeding and reduce fever!
"Tomorrow." Jun Lie's words made Xiao Jiuyue look up in shock.
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At dawn, Xiao Jiuyue, who hadn't slept all night, was calling on the villagers to work overtime to collect medicinal herbs. He said, "Take these medicines with you. There are medicines to stop bleeding, relieve pain, reduce fever, and prevent diseases."
"Here's some food I asked Mama Yu and the others to prepare for you in the kitchen. It includes fermented tofu, pickles, preserved plums, and a few pieces of dried rabbit meat left. Take it all."
"I've also prepared bacon and sausages, take them all with you."
"These dry powders can be cooked on the way and eaten."
“…”
Before Xiao Jiuyue could finish her words, Jun Lie immediately pulled her into his arms and said, "Take good care of yourself. Guo Sheng and Lan Ying will stay with you. Just ask them to do anything you need."
"As for Manager Zeng of Fengchunlou and Xue Ren of Yanjing, let them do whatever you need. Don't tire yourself out."
Jun Lie's voice was hoarse. He hugged her tightly, wishing he could merge her into his bones and blood.
"You too, you must protect yourself and come back safely." Xiao Jiuyue raised her eyes, her gaze depicting his outline, wishing she could imprint her appearance deeply in her mind.
"Okay, wait for me to come back." Jun Lie lowered his head and kissed her forehead, turned around, jumped on the horse, and did it in one go without looking back.
"I'll wait for you to come back."
Xiao Jiuyue waved at him until he disappeared from sight. Luo Kui and Lian Xin supported Xiao Jiuyue on either side and asked, "Princess, are you okay?"
"It's okay." Xiao Jiuyue shook his head. "Everyone has worked hard today. Luokui, please open the warehouse later and ask Jinwu and the others to give everyone an extra hundred coins. Thank you for your hard work!"
One hundred coins is equivalent to more than a day's wages.
Lian Xin looked at Xiao Jiuyue worriedly: "Princess, you haven't slept all night, how can your body handle it?"
"I'm still young, so what's wrong with staying up all night?" Xiao Jiuyue yawned and told Shi Lizheng in advance the news of an extra hundred coins, so that everyone could come and collect them in the evening.
Xiao Jiuyue then went back to her room to rest. When she sat on the couch, she felt her legs go weak.
"Princess, Doctor Wang is here." Lian Xin led Doctor Wang into the room. Xiao Jiuyue said, "Master, you've been up all night. Go to bed early. I'm fine. I don't feel any discomfort in my stomach."
Xiao Jiuyue felt very guilty when he saw Doctor Xiao Wang, who had to stay up all night despite his old age, was invited over.
"Let me take your pulse." Doctor Xiao Wang didn't say anything. He stretched out his hand to feel Xiao Jiuyue's pulse, confirming that she was not in labor. Then he said, "Fortunately, your body is in good condition. Otherwise, just this night, you..."
"Master, thank you for not telling the prince, otherwise he would definitely not leave despite the order." Xiao Jiuyue knew Jun Lie's temper very well. If he knew that she was pregnant, he would definitely not be able to leave in the next few days, and he might even try to find a way to put the blame on someone else.
"You, you really won't tell him?" Doctor Wang confirmed that she was fine before saying, "This is your first child."
"Let's wait until he is stable at the border before telling him, so that he won't be distracted." Xiao Jiuyue's hand fell on her abdomen. When she found out she was pregnant, she was very happy and eager to tell Jun Lie the good news. However, Jun Lie's words made her hesitate.
With the expedition imminent, Jun Lie was told that such things would only bring him harm and no benefit.
"Master, you should get some rest too." Xiao Jiuyue chuckled and said, "Didn't Master also say that I have a good body and I'm not a pampered child? Even if he's not here, the child and I will wait for him in Hongdu."
After Doctor Xiao Wang left, Dong Gui rushed over and asked, "Princess, are you feeling unwell?"
"It's okay, it's just that we've been up all night, and Lianxin and the others are worried." Xiao Jiuyue's eyes flickered slightly. If she couldn't hide it from Donggui, she would forget about hiding it from Jun. She said, "You've all been tired all night, everyone go and rest!"
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