Li had suffered from severe morning sickness and had lost a lot of weight. Seeing Xu Lanyin bring two small jars of pickled cucumbers, she smiled and said, "These small cucumbers are the only ones I can eat with my meals now."
Xu Lanyin smiled and said, "This is the new cucumber this year. It tastes better."
After hearing this, Li quickly asked the maid to bring a bowl, picked up one and ate it, saying with a smile, "It really is more fragrant and crispy."
Xu Lanyin had dinner here, and told Minhu about Gu Wangchen and Su Qing before taking the two girls home.
On May 20th, Mei had completed her confinement.
Xu Lanyin went to see her and felt that it was not suitable for her to travel immediately, so she asked her to recuperate for a while.
Human emotions are truly mysterious. Xu Lan hated Gu Wangchen to her core, and she didn't really like Su Qing, but for some reason, the child softened her heart. For the sake of the child, she also hoped that Mei would recover quickly.
Before leaving, Zhao Wu said he would be back in a few days, but now almost half a month has passed and he still hasn't returned, which makes Xu Lanyin very worried.
On the afternoon of the 26th, the sun was blindingly bright, the cicadas chirping in the trees irritatingly loud, and Huazi lay listlessly on the porch. Xu Lanyin had just finished eating the sweet bean paste she had cooled in the well when she heard Xiao Zhuzi's loud voice, "Second Madam, the Second Master is back. He went to the government office first and asked Brother He Dong to come back with a letter. After Brother He delivered the letter, he went to invite the Master. Tell Second Madam to prepare more wine and food."
His loud voice immediately made the yard noisy, and even Hanako's "woof woof" became a little louder.
Nanny Ye asked for instructions on what dishes to cook and then took the maid to the market to buy some.
Xu Lanyin sat by the window waiting, watching the sun gradually set in the west, and the colors between the sky and the earth became more and more intense, before she saw the familiar figure hurriedly walking past the side building in front and heading towards the upper room.
Xu Lanyin went out and said angrily, "You said you would be back in a few days, why did you come back today? Don't you know how worried I was?"
Zhao Wu walked quickly to her, looked at her belly first, and said with a smile, "Your belly has grown a bit."
Xu Lanyin gestured with her hands and then said in a voice that only he could hear, "The fetus is this big now, probably weighing three to four taels, and it's already starting to grow a little butt."
Zhao Wu was at a loss for words, thinking that his wife had become more and more fond of acting like a spoiled child with him since she became pregnant. He certainly liked this change in his wife, pinched Xu Lanyin's face and said, "Don't be ashamed, don't let anyone hear this."
Xu Lanyin looked at Zhao Wu's bright smile and big dimples. Even though she was telling the truth, he always thought she was joking. Of course, she only dared to speak without restraint and without any defense in front of Zhao Wu.
The two entered the house, and Zhao Wu whispered, "This time we went to a place close to Wuxiang Mountain in Changzhou. I went there for a look."
"Have you found the problem?" Xu Lanyin asked.
Zhao Wu shook his head regretfully and took his clothes to the bathroom to wash up.
Not long after, Zhao Wu came out of the bathroom with wet hair. Xu Lanyin wiped his hair with a handkerchief. After just two wipes, Zhao Wu pulled her to sit on his lap and whispered in her ear, "Do you miss me?"
The voice was a little deeper, rich and clear with a hint of youthfulness, very nice to hear.
Xu Lanyin turned to look at him, his Adam's apple sliding up and down, and the hairy black stubble around his lips became more obvious.
She wanted to say, "You've grown up again."
But knowing that he didn't like to hear such words, Xu Lanyin put her arms around his neck and said, "I miss you so much that I'm almost getting tired of waiting for you."
Zhao Wuxin's lips were in full bloom, and they began to move freely on her cheek.
The two were being affectionate when hurried footsteps were heard in the yard. Zhao Wu whispered, "My eldest brother is here."
Just as he finished speaking, Baoqi's voice rang out, "Master is here."
The two of them hurried from the bedroom to the living room.
The food and wine were already served, but Xu Lanyin didn't mention the incident first, otherwise they wouldn't even be able to enjoy their meal.
Zhao Wu talked about his unsuccessful return from Wuxiang Mountain. In the end, the traces of the fairy lady seemed to have been wiped out too cleanly, too cleanly.
"The Endless Fairy" is the Taoist name of Zhao Wu's mother.
Xu Lanyin then recounted Qin Hongyu's confinement by Qin Che and her thoughts, "...How about I go talk to my uncle and ask him to give my brother some time?"
Li Luo was both touched and distressed. He hadn't dared entertain such obsessive thoughts before, fearing that his identity, hidden from public view, would ruin Qin Hongyu's life. Now, he didn't want to miss out on such a wonderful girl. He wanted to personally give her happiness and joy, fearing that another man would marry her and not cherish her...
His face flushed slightly as he said, "Thank you, sister-in-law. I will personally discuss this matter with Lord Qin. For Miss Qin, I will also find a way to get back what belongs to us. But man proposes, God disposes. If this wish cannot be fulfilled, I am willing to be content with peace and will never let Miss Qin take any risks."
What he meant was that if he really couldn't defeat the Wen family, he would not mention revenge or revealing his identity, but would be content to live a peaceful life with Qin Hongyu as Li Luo.
Zhao Wu nodded in agreement. Big Brother didn't have any martial arts skills, so some things were indeed difficult for him to do. But he wouldn't give up. Even if he assassinated Wen Yan, he would make her pay a heavy price...
After dinner, Xu Lanyin asked the servants to leave and the chess master stayed outside the door.
Xu Lanyin took out two swallow-shaped hairpins from the dressing table.
Li Luo also knew that the Yanshang hairpin was a relic of their mother's. The two brothers asked in unison, "Why is there an extra one?"
Xu Lanyin then told her everything about Su Qing coming to see her.
This explosive news left Zhao Wu and Li Luo stunned for a long time. They looked solemnly at the two hairpins for a long time.
Zhao Wuxian spoke first, "This matter must be thoroughly investigated. But it's not convenient for me to be here. I will go to the capital in a couple of days to explain the situation to my father-in-law, and then ask He Xi to assist him in the investigation. For now, I will ignore the Wen family and focus on secretly investigating the Pu family. My mother became a nun when she was five years old, so I will start the investigation forty-three years ago."
Li Luo said, "Involving the Queen Mother may seem like we're in greater danger, but it actually serves as a reminder for us. We can avoid disaster and seek fortune, and avoid taking detours. Uncle Xu, after all, holds a public office and has no control over his own actions. There's no one to consult with when things happen. Why don't I just move to the capital and live permanently in the house you bought? I can't investigate in person, but I can offer advice, and it'll also facilitate communication between us brothers..."
Zhao Wu nodded in agreement. Although his eldest brother was not good at martial arts, he had a sharp mind and knew some of the past events of Old Madam Wen and Old Madam Pu. He discussed the matter with his father-in-law, and things were much easier to handle.
Suddenly, Zhao Wu seemed to remember something and asked Xu Lanyin, "You said Su Qing was staying at the Penglai Inn?"
Xu Lanyin nodded and asked, "What's wrong?"
Zhao Wu frowned and said, "I think there's something going on there. There are a few suspicious people. Perhaps Su Qing has been followed..."
Zhao Wu had to pass by Penglai Inn whenever he went to and from the yamen.
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