Chapter 154 Xiao Qingyan Returns to the Capital
Meanwhile, in a village outside the capital city.
The lights were on in one of the houses.
A few people were standing scattered outside the courtyard.
The man at the head of the group was thin, with a stubble beard and sunken cheeks. No one would guess that he was Xiao Qingyan, the son of the once-famous Prince Ding.
"My lord, the prince will be escorted to the capital in three days. Please don't act rashly!"
Xiao Qingyan and his group arrived in Beijing this afternoon and settled here.
Along the way, Xiao Qingyan heard about Xu Chumian's marriage to Zhao Yu.
Xiao Qingyan rushed as fast as he could, but he was still a step too late.
The news of their marriage, bestowed by the Emperor, reached his ears half a month ago.
Xiao Qingyan never intended for Xu Chumian to wait for him for a lifetime.
She can be with other people... but why Zhao Yu of all people!
Xiao Qingyan couldn't understand...
The mere thought of Xu Chumian lying beside Zhao Yu fueled Xiao Qingyan's burning jealousy, driving him mad.
Why did Chu Mian betray him...?
Didn't she used to dislike Zhao Yu a lot too...?
Various thoughts arose and entangled in Xiao Qingyan's mind.
He knew he couldn't blame Xu Chumian, but he couldn't help thinking about it.
Since Prince Ding was arrested, Xiao Qingyan has been living a life of wandering and fleeing. He had to think about rescuing Prince Ding, avoid assassination attempts by the Western Di people, and prevent the imperial army from capturing him.
Whenever Xiao Qingyan was about to collapse, only thinking of Xu Chumian could bring him a sliver of peace in this turbid world.
Xiao Qingyan closed his eyes briefly. "I still need to see my maternal grandmother."
"This...Master, the court is trying every means to surround you. They have definitely laid an ambush near the old lady's residence. Let's wait a little longer."
Xiao Qingyan sneered: "Wait?"
"If we have to wait for everything, and risk everything to save our father, what are the chances of success?"
"I don't have much longer to live; God could take me away at any time."
"If I can't even do the things I want to do, what else can I do?"
Xiao Qingyan undoubtedly gave up on himself.
"Master, as long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn."
Xiao Qingyan chuckled, his voice echoing through the night sky, drifting aimlessly...
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The next day, when Xu Chumian woke up, Zhao Yu was still by her side, which was rare.
As soon as Xu Chumian opened her eyes, she was met with Zhao Yu's face.
He didn't know when he woke up.
Xu Chumian couldn't help but ask, "How long have you been watching me?"
Zhao Yu curled his lips into a smile. "Two hours."
Xu Chumian glanced at the sky outside.
In other words, Zhao Yutian opened his eyes before dawn and then watched Xu Chumian from the bed for two whole hours before waking up.
Xu Chumian took a deep breath and glared at Zhao Yu. "I want to get out of bed."
Zhao Yu: "What are you doing?"
Xu Chumian gritted her teeth: "Wash up!"
Zhao Yu smiled and carried the person directly to the restroom.
In short, with Zhao Yu around these past two days, Xu Chumian rarely had time to walk on her own.
When Xu Chumian arrived at the restroom, she immediately pushed the person out.
Zhao Yu: "I'll be right outside. Call me if you need anything."
Xu Chumian looked at him without saying anything.
Zhao Yu flicked her nose. "Did you hear me?"
Xu Chumian's face flushed, and she muttered, "I know, you're really long-winded now."
Zhao Yu: "..."
The two old women guarding outside the main room exchanged a smile.
Zhao Yu sighed. He had finally gotten married and was now pregnant; he couldn't be more at ease.
A short while later, Xu Chumian came out of the bathroom.
Breakfast consisted of light porridge and appetizers.
Xu Chumian used some, albeit reluctantly.
Tomorrow, Zhao Yu will be on duty as usual, and he won't be able to stay by Xu Chumian's side as often.
Therefore, on this day, wherever Xu Chumian went, Zhao Yu followed her, even more so than the day before.
Xu Chumian was extremely helpless.
"Zhao Yu!"
Zhao Yu was helping Xu Chumian get dressed. "The weather is cool today, let me take you for a walk in the yard."
Zhao Yu used to walk with long strides and a cold expression, but today, as he accompanies Xu Chumian, his eyes are full of tenderness.
When Madam Zhang came to visit the young couple, she happened to see them strolling outside the bamboo grove.
The two were talking about something.
Xu Chumian stopped in her tracks, glaring at Zhao Yu, looking extremely aggrieved.
Zhao Yu chuckled and leaned down slightly to coax her.
"Okay, I was just joking. I don't handle official business at home every day."
Zhao Yu said several more kind words.
Xu Chumian smiled slightly.
Looking at the young couple, Madam Zhang breathed a sigh of relief. She shook her head, "It's simply unbearable to watch."
Xu Chumian got a little tired after walking around for a while.
She slept a lot yesterday, both day and night, but she is still tired today.
After finishing lunch, he slept until evening before opening his eyes.
A lamp was lit by the bedside, and it was dark outside the window. She sat up and was about to get out of bed when Zhao Yu came out of the bathroom, holding a hot towel in his hand.
Xu Chumian was taken aback.
Zhao Yu said in a deep voice, "You were sweating while you were sleeping."
Xu Chumian touched her forehead; the touch was refreshing.
Xu Chumian felt languid all over as soon as she woke up. She looked at Zhao Yu and suddenly said, "Zhao Yu, you'll be on duty tomorrow."
Zhao Yu raised an eyebrow slightly, "You sound very excited in your words."
Xu Chumian pressed down on her lips, "I didn't."
Zhao Yu is not at Heyun Courtyard.
Xu Chumian was finally able to stay by herself.
Zhao Yu treated him like a precious gem, afraid of losing him if he held him in his hands and afraid of him melting if he kept him in his mouth.
Xu Chumian couldn't hide her thoughts at all.
She slept a lot during the day, and her appetite was much better than before at dinner.
I ate a bowl of rice and drank a bowl of chicken soup.
Zhao Yu was greatly pleased.
Although Xu Chumian was hoping that Zhao Yu would go to work, she herself had no intention of leaving the mansion for the time being.
The baby's condition was unstable, so Xu Chumian decided to keep the baby in the courtyard to rest just in case.
That night, Xu Chumian couldn't fall asleep for a long time.
Zhao Yu was worried that reading would hurt her eyes, so he read aloud to her in a low voice.
Xu Chumian used to read mostly travelogues and miscellaneous books.
When Zhao Yu was studying, he was able to supplement his knowledge to some extent.
Zhao Yu originally intended to lull the child to sleep.
But Xu Chumian became more and more engrossed in listening.
It wasn't until the end of midnight that Xu Chumian slowly closed her eyes and fell asleep.
Zhao Yu moved extremely lightly.
One night passed.
The next morning, Zhao Yu watched Xu Chumian by the bedside for a long time before quietly leaving the room.
He gave the two nannies many instructions.
They are all elderly people who have taken care of pregnant women before.
Hearing Zhao Yu, a grown man, speaking so eloquently, Granny Liang shook her head, "Young Master, you can rest assured."
Zhao Yu coughed lightly. "I'm leaving. If she asks about me, just say I'll be back as soon as I finish my shift."
Granny Liang: "..."
Granny Lü: "..."
When Zhao Yu left the mansion, he also met Zhao Qian. The two brothers went out of the mansion together to go to their posts.
Zhao Qian couldn't help but say, "Brother is in a very good mood today."
Zhao Yu smiled slightly but didn't say anything more.
The two brothers mounted their horses at the same time and rode away from the mansion.
Xu Chumian woke up not long after, and Zhao Lingyao arrived.
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