Chapter 552 Farewell

As for Xu Muhua's return, everyone in the Duke of Cheng's Mansion was used to it, and they were not surprised or shocked at all. Xu's mother didn't even ask her if she had the prince's permission.

It was clear that she would definitely say that the prince agreed.

Yes, the prince was good-tempered and let her do what she wanted. They were used to her.

Originally, they were worried that she would be ignored after entering the East Palace, but now it seems that she and the prince should get along well.

If you marry into the royal family, don't think about the love affairs of ordinary people. The key is to consolidate your status.

Because Xu Rui was leaving, people from the Xu Mansion next door also came to the door after hearing the news, saying that they wanted to see Xu Rui off.

Since they said they were seeing him off, it was naturally difficult for everyone in the Duke of Cheng's Mansion to refuse.

The two families sat down to eat a meal, and the atmosphere was good.

Xu Rui was also ready to go.

Geng Zhiqiu's eyes inevitably turned red, but he controlled his emotions and did not cry, fearing that if he cried, it would make people more worried.

Xu Rui called Xu Muhua aside, and looked at her with a look of shame, reluctance, and heartache, which finally turned into a series of admonitions: "Brother knows that you are married, and your mother's family's affairs should not be pushed onto you. It's just that your sister-in-law just got married and she may not be used to it yet."

"You have always been smart and have your own ideas, so I still ask you to take care of the family."

Xu Muhua rolled her eyes, "Brother, listen to yourself, are you talking like a human being? Do you think I am no longer a member of the Xu family after getting married? You treat me as an outsider, right?"

Xu Rui was amused by her rolling eyes and patted her head, "You are the prince's concubine, why are you still like a child? If someone sees such a vulgar action, I don't know if they will laugh at you or the prince."

"It was the royal family's idea to marry me as a concubine, not that I was so shameless. He has to endure whatever I do. He has to finish the road he has chosen even if he has to kneel down."

Xu Rui couldn't help but reach out and tap her forehead again, "You are so disrespectful and careless!"

Xu Muhua covered her forehead and looked at her with resentment.

"Okay, big brother is about to leave. If there is anything in the capital, you should write to me. I guess my parents

will only report good news and not worries." He didn't believe it. As for his wife, it goes without saying that she should be the kind of person who swallows her grievances.

Xu Muhua rolled her eyes, "Big brother, aren't you afraid that I will also report good news and not worries?"

"You can tell the difference."

Maybe she will also report good news and not worries, but if it is really something important, she will not hide it.

"Since big brother trusts me so much, I will not let him down. Don't worry! Protect yourself at the border. Big sister-in-law is waiting for you to come back! And..."

Xu Muhua suddenly frowned.

Xu Rui raised his eyebrows when he saw the nervous expression on her face, "And what?"

Xu Muhua approached him and deliberately bumped him with his arm, "And who knows, big sister-in-law is pregnant with your child now, and what about my little nephew!"

Xu Rui's ears suddenly turned red, he clenched his fists, and looked at her unhappily.

I really want to punch her!

However... his eyes softened, and he really felt a little bit of expectation in his heart.

It would be a good thing if Zhiqiu was really pregnant, but it was still unfair for her as her husband not to be around.

Xu Muhua saw through his thoughts at a glance and assured him, "Don't worry, brother. If sister-in-law is really pregnant, we will take good care of her and let her give birth to the baby safely and healthily."

Xu Rui came back to his senses and smiled, "Thank you for your concern."

The family sent Xu Rui to the city gate and watched him leave again.

Xu Jiang also left with him before, but this time he was alone.

Xu Jiang had mixed feelings and felt very uncomfortable.

"Go back!"

Xu Jiang touched his wife's hand lightly. It was not easy to do any intimate actions outside.

Xu's mother nodded with slightly red eyes, "Go back!"

In fact, she had experienced this kind of thing countless times, but she was still not used to it. In the past, she sent her husband and son away, but now she just watched her son's back alone.

I don't know when this kind of life will end!

The family turned around and prepared to go back.

Xu Muhua suddenly saw a figure in the crowd and immediately shouted, "Hey, cousin-in-law, are you here to see my eldest brother off? Why didn't I see you just now?"

Her shout immediately attracted everyone's attention.

When General Xu saw Su Zijiao, he thought of what his daughter had said to him, and his eyes darkened.

Su Zijiao was not in a hurry. He walked out of the crowd, approached General Xu and bowed, "Duke."

After a simple greeting, he answered Xu Muhua's question with a smile on his face, "I was preparing to go out of the city for work, so it was not appropriate for me to disturb you just now."

Xu Muhua tilted his head, "Work? Why didn't my cousin-in-law mention it when we were in the mansion?"

Earlier, their family had a brief reunion with them at Duke Cheng's mansion!

Su Zijiao said humbly, "It's just a small matter. The prince is leaving Beijing today. How can I use such a small matter to ruin the atmosphere of everyone's reunion?"

"Is that so? Is my cousin's husband going out of town for work?"

Su Zijiao said, "Yes, he is going out of town, otherwise he won't be able to come back in time at night."

Xu Muhua nodded and kindly reminded, "Then you must be careful and pay attention to safety!"

The expression on Su Zijiao's face froze for a moment, and he looked at Xu Muhua with some suspicion.

But seeing her sincere face and frank eyes, he couldn't help wondering if he was too suspicious.

"Thank you for your concern, Concubine Xu."

Su Zijiao left after a few naggings, and Xu Muhua also left as if nothing had happened. The two left in different directions.

After walking a few steps, Su Ziqiao couldn't help but look back, but he only saw the backs of the family leaving. He frowned and thought about what happened recently, but didn't find anything suspicious. In the end, he had to suppress his doubts.

General Xu purposely lagged behind by a few steps, and Xu Muhua followed suit and slowed down his pace.

"Muhua, why did you stop Su Ziqiao just now? Did you find something wrong?"

Xu Muhua smiled, "Dad, don't think too much, I did it on purpose, I wanted to scare him. He is guilty of being a thief, and if I do this, he will definitely be suspicious and wonder if we have discovered something. Who knows, once he panics, he will reveal his true colors."

General Xu frowned, not knowing why, he always felt that she was hiding something from him.

"Don't hide something from Dad again!"

Xu Muhua refused to admit it, "No, I am not hiding anything from Dad! Dad, don't think too much, you are so suspicious and don't act like a general!"

General Xu was choked.