“Some barbarians sneaked into the city, but my parents caught them.”
After a moment, Wen Hemian deciphered the information above, and his brows relaxed slightly: "They are alright for now, so tell us not to worry."
Although Wen Hemian wasn't really worried, she did feel more at ease after receiving this news.
Xie Lang seized the opportunity to squeeze next to her, ignoring the bird's life or death, and said with delight, "Really? That's great."
Wen Hemian hummed in agreement, then glanced at the way he and Liu Wu looked at each other with mutual dislike. She found it both funny and infuriating, and grabbed Liu Wu, placing him on her other shoulder.
“We’re all different species, I don’t understand how you can hate each other.”
Wen Heming didn't understand, but chose to respect it.
Neither of them quite understood what she muttered, but they both tilted their heads at the same time, as if they were cut from the same mold.
Wen Hemian chuckled.
Xie Lang didn't care. He was thick-skinned anyway, and it wasn't shameful for him to compete with a bird for attention. Whoever could get the Grand Tutor's attention was the real winner.
"real."
Wen Heming answered Xie Lang's question by folding and putting away the letter, then called out, "Laixi."
Lai Xi hurriedly came up from behind: "Lord Wen, what are your orders?"
"Take Liuwu to the eagle house for something to eat."
Wen Hemian handed Liuwu over to Laixi. After all, it had been flying all this way, and even though it hunted on its own and the Wen family provided supplies along the way, it was still sometimes full and sometimes hungry, and it had become thin from hunger. She couldn't bear to see it like that.
"Keep an eye on them, don't let the two birds start fighting."
Wen Hemian was still a little worried, so she added a word of caution, mainly because she was afraid that the two birds would be territorial and fight.
Lai Xi smiled and nodded: "Lord Wen, please rest assured!"
With that, he quickly led Liu Wu away, who was reluctant to leave.
He realized that His Majesty had suffered a loss in silence, and it was best to take the falcon away as soon as possible.
"Alright," Wen Hemian looked at Huo Ping, "Commander Huo, do you have anything else to say?"
Huo Ping shook his head: "I brought this falcon here specifically. I'll be leaving now."
He had hoped to claim credit, but now it seems he was wrong. He can only hope that His Majesty will not hold a grudge against him.
Huo Ping quickly slipped away.
With all the eyesores gone, Xie Lang was finally happy. He tentatively asked, "Shall we go back first?"
"What can we do at this hour?" Wen Hemian looked at the sky. "Let's go back and have our meal first."
I was busy with meetings all afternoon, so I ate some snacks to tide me over. When I suddenly relaxed, fatigue and hunger surged up at the same time, and my stomach felt empty.
"good."
Xie Lang nodded and took her hand as they walked away.
The meals were kept warm after they were prepared, and since someone had already tested them for poison, they could eat them directly.
Thinking of his exhaustion during the day, Xie Lang was obedient and didn't bother Wen Hemian. He kissed her a few times and then fell into a deep sleep while holding her.
As the weather cooled down, Xie Lang received completely different treatment from Wen Hemian compared to the summer. Before the underground heating was turned on, His Majesty the Emperor was a giant hand warmer, and Wen Hemian was happy to have him around.
Perhaps due to her inherent weakness during pregnancy, even after being properly cared for, Wen Hemian's hands and feet would still be cold when the weather turned cold. In previous years, she would use a hot water bottle to keep warm, but she didn't need to this year. After all, human body temperature is much more comfortable than floor heating, and there's no need to worry about getting a sore throat.
With that thought in mind, Wen Hemian nestled comfortably in Xie Lang's arms and fell asleep.
In short, both sides were very satisfied.
Prince Jia's actions were far slower than they had imagined.
More than half a month has passed since they received the news, and no further news has come. However, the defenses in the capital are almost complete, and several important ministers are aware that Wen Hemian will be stationed in the capital.
No one objected to this arrangement.
Wen Hemian is the Grand Tutor and Chief Grand Secretary, the highest-ranking official. She has served as a regent for many years and has been back for nearly a year. Everyone has come to appreciate her abilities. In addition, she has a relationship with His Majesty... In short, she is suitable no matter how you look at it.
After arranging the matters Wen Hemian had entrusted to her, Liu Qiongyue managed to return to the capital just before the end of the year.
Wen Hemian took some time to meet with her.
Liu Qiongyue had traveled a lot and looked a little tired, but when she saw Wen Hemian, she couldn't hide her joy.
"Lord Wen, rest assured, I have arranged everything. This is the token."
Liu Qiongyue has been running her business for many years, and her subordinates have formed their own faction. The Wen family is also keeping an eye on things there, so she is not worried about any problems.
Wen Heming then raised her hand to accept it, saying, "Thanks."
"No need to thank me, just reserve one of the imperial merchant slots for me."
Liu Qiongyue was open and frank, and did not hide her intentions.
Wen Hemian was in charge of this matter: "Alright, once this is over, I'll give you a big commendation."
"Oh, right," Liu Qiongyue remembered something, "Lord Wen, do you still remember Alina?"
"...Alina?"
This was a very distant name. Wen Hemian thought for a long time before a vague impression came to mind: "Is it that barbarian princess?"
"Yes, that's her. I met her when I went to the North. She seemed to have come in disguise, but her travel documents were discovered and she was stopped. Before I could ask her anything, they left in a hurry."
Liu Qiongyue had seen Alina from afar once, after all, the little princess was very curious about the capital and would go out for a stroll from time to time.
"I understand. I'll send someone to investigate. The rest is none of your business. Get some rest."
With such a heavy workload, judging from Liu Qiongyue's condition, Wen Hemian is not an exploitative boss, so of course he should give her a proper break.
"Alright. I also wish Lord Wen and His Majesty all the best."
Liu Qiongyue stopped there, and after saying what she needed to say, she immediately withdrew.
Wen Hemian returned to the palace and told Xie Lang the news, and Xie Lang immediately sent people to investigate.
"If I remember correctly, the Grand Tutor once showed her kindness. If she has any ulterior motives, she must be eliminated. Those who are not of our kind are truly not to be trusted."
Xie Lang has a good memory, but rather than saying that, it's more accurate to say that he cares equally about everyone who tries to get close to Wen Hemian.
"Perhaps it's not that exaggerated... but it's hard to say."
Wen Hemian trusted his judgment of people, but people are not guaranteed to remain unchanged forever.
As time has passed, she can no longer be sure whether Alina is still the same girl who only wanted to avenge Anang.
"Whether it is or not, we will know in time."
Xie Lang took her hand and squeezed it reassuringly, without any hint of intimacy.
"That's true."
Wen Heming had just nodded when hurried footsteps came from outside, accompanied by exclamations of surprise—
"Your Majesty and Lord Wen, the barbarian army attacked the border three days ago, but failed to capture it and instead headed towards Prince Jia's fiefdom!"
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