Chapter 169: Practice more if you’re not good at it!

After returning to the Xue Mansion, Xue Youli sent someone to deliver a letter to the palace, telling Murong Che that he could send someone to pick her up tonight.

She had dinner at Xue's house, and Xue Wuzhi also returned from the East Camp.

Xue Youli took the initiative to chat with him, and reminded him implicitly to pay attention to the weapons in the East Camp.

Xue Wuji understood everything immediately, "Okay, I'll take note of what you said."

The family chatted about some family matters and mentioned that Xue Wuji was already of marriageable age.

"Wu Ji, the Minister of Justice, who is on good terms with me, has mentioned more than once that his daughter is sixteen years old this year and that he is interested in marrying her to our family. However, I would like to ask your opinion first."

Xue Wuji saw Xue Huaiyuan suddenly mention his marriage, and his handsome face froze for a moment, then he said, "Father, now the small countries on the border are ambitious and covet the territory of Jiuzhou. I am determined to protect Jiuzhou and ensure the peace of the people on the border. If we get married, and go to the battlefield in the future, wouldn't it be in vain to let a good girl stay alone in the empty house?"

Jiang Ruyun could understand her son's lofty ambitions. "You have lofty ambitions and want to become a general to protect the peace of the area. As a mother, I will not stop you. But you are the eldest son of the Xue family after all. If you don't get married, your two younger brothers..."

Xue Wuji met Jiang Ruyun's gaze and said firmly, "Mother, I have my own plans. If you want to have a grandson, you can ask my second and third brothers. If they want to start a family, you should arrange it for them first."

"What are you talking about?" Jiang Ruyun felt that her son had already prepared to die on the battlefield, and she felt distressed and uncomfortable. "If you don't plan to get married now, I won't force you, but don't make it sound like you'll never get married and have children in your life."

This was not the first time she had mentioned marriage to her eldest son.

Secretly, she also hoped that after Xue Wuzhi got married, he would stay in the capital for the sake of his wife and children. This way, he would not have to go to the battlefield every time, and she, as a mother, would not be able to eat well or sleep well.

Xue Youli saw Jiang Ruyun's eyes were slightly red, and then thought of Yu Minyan who was dressed as a man, and quickly reached out to hold Jiang Ruyun's arm, "Mom, as the saying goes, a good man has ambitions. It's a good thing that big brother has a broad mind and ambitions. Besides, big brother is only 20 years old, which is the right age for him to make a living. Maybe in a year or two, he will meet someone he likes and take the initiative to get married! If he meets a girl who is willing to go to the battlefield with him, wouldn't everyone be happy?"

How easy is it to meet a girl who can accompany him to the battlefield?

But after listening to her daughter's words of comfort, Jiang Ruyun's mood eased a lot. "Forget it, you are all grown up and have your own thoughts. Mother doesn't want to restrict you. I just hope that you can all be well."

Xue Wuzhi has been very sensible since he was young and has never caused her any worries.

But ever since he followed General Yu Hongyi to the battlefield, she has often been frightened.

Xue Wuji knew her worries and promised solemnly, "Mom, don't worry, I will take good care of myself. No matter where I am, I will do my best to protect myself and not let myself get hurt."

Xue Wuyou saw that the atmosphere had become tense as they chatted, so he quickly said, "Mom, it's so rare for my sister to come back, why don't we talk about something happy!"

"Yes, Li'er has returned to the palace this time, and who knows when he will come back next time!" Although Xue Huaiyuan was also worried about his son, he was also proud of his eldest son.

If there were no soldiers like Xue Wuzhi who sacrificed their lives for the country and the people on the battlefield, how could Jiuzhou have a peaceful and prosperous life?

Xue Wuyou was very good at adjusting the atmosphere. After a few words, he changed the topic to the shop he opened.

Hearing him say that the shop has been making a lot of money recently, Xue Youli couldn't help but remind him, "Third brother, during this time, check if there are any extra rice and flour in the rice shops in Beijing or nearby, and stock up some."

She did not forget that a great famine might be waiting for the people of Kyushu at the end of the year.

"Stock up more? Then I'll buy hundreds of kilograms of rice?"

"Not enough." Xue Youli shook his head, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "If you can stockpile thousands or tens of thousands of pounds, it won't be too much. The more the better!"

There were some things she couldn't say too directly, so she could only remind him indirectly.

Xue Wuyou is a sister-obsessed man. Although he doesn't know why his sister asked him to stock up so much food, as a brother, he will definitely do it as long as his sister tells him to.

"Okay, Third Brother will listen to you!"

The family chatted and before they knew it, it was dark.

At this time, the gatekeeper's servant came to report, "Master and Madam, there is a carriage parked outside, saying that they are coming to pick someone up."

"Got it. Just go to the door and let them know that I'll be out right away."

They all knew that it was the carriage from the palace that came to pick Xue Youli up.

"Li'er, you must be well after returning to the palace. Remember to contact your family if anything happens."

"Okay, Dad and Mom, take care of yourselves. Big Brother and Third Brother, I'm leaving now!"

Xue Youli waved at them and turned towards the door.

The four members of the Xue family were reluctant to let her go, so they accompanied her to the door and watched her get on the carriage with their own eyes.

Before Xue Youli boarded the carriage, he waved to them again reluctantly, "Take care of yourselves."

Having said this, she bent down and got into the carriage.

Xue Youli was about to sit down when he saw the man sitting in the carriage. His eyes widened, "Your Majesty? Why are you here?"

Murong Che was sitting there in casual clothes, revealing an innate noble temperament. Even with just a profile, he was so handsome that people could not take their eyes away.

He met Xue Youli's surprised gaze, curled his lips, and relaxed his brows, "I missed you, so I came to pick you up in person."

[Oh my god! How could I deserve the emperor to come and pick me up in person? ]

[And why is he looking at me with such affectionate eyes? Is he attracted by my charm? No, that's impossible. He hasn't even recovered from his misogyny, how could he like me? His feelings towards me are at most the feelings of a patient towards a doctor.]

[Strange, why do I feel a chill on the back of my neck? ]

Xue Youli shrank her neck, and before she could sit down, Murong Che's big hand suddenly grabbed her wrist, and with a slight force, he brought her into his arms.

Xue Youli sat on his lap and shifted her butt uncomfortably. "Your Majesty, I just met my parents. They said that I was well-fed in the palace and my face has become rounder. I have gained weight. I'd better sit beside you so as not to press you."

"Just sit here. I'm not made of clay. I won't break down if I sit here." Murong Che not only didn't let her go, but he held her waist even tighter with his big hands. "Ali, you've been out of the palace for a few days. Do you miss me?"

[How can it be several days? It’s only three days. ]

Xue Youli complained in her heart, but pretended to be shy on the surface, "Of course I do. I missed the emperor so much that I couldn't sleep well at night! Look, I even have dark circles under my eyes!"

As she spoke, she pulled up her lower eyelid to show the man.

Murong Che looked at the pretty face that came before him, his gaze slowly moving down from her sparkling almond eyes, across her small nose, and finally stopping on her pink lips.

The man's Adam's apple rolled, and even his voice became a little hoarse. "Ali misses me so much, I am very moved, and decided to reward you."

When Xue Youli mentioned the reward, her eyes lit up even brighter.

She tilted her head and blinked at the man expectantly, "What does the emperor intend to reward me with?"

"What I give to you is naturally the best."

Murong Che said this, lifting her chin with his big hand and kissing her directly.

Xue Youli has been in Prince Kang's Mansion these days, and Chu Xinyue tells her every day how happy she is with the innocent little boy.

Thinking of Chu Xinyue sharing with her how wonderful her and Murong Nan's love was, she suddenly felt itchy and wanted to experience it herself.

So, Xue Youli raised her arms, hooked them around the man's neck, and took the initiative to move forward.

She originally wanted to give it a kiss or two and then taste it briefly.

Who would have thought that Murong Che's lips were so soft and kissable that she simply couldn't stop kissing him.

Xue Youli couldn't stop herself and kissed him a little too hard.

Murong Che felt her initiative and forgot to breathe for a moment.

When Xue Youli let him go, Murong Che's handsome face turned red and his chest heaved rapidly.

Xue Youli looked at his rapid breathing, blinked her cunning almond-shaped eyes, and teased him with a smile, "We haven't had close contact for a few days. Why do I feel that the emperor's kissing skills have become much less sophisticated?"

Woman, you are so bold to say that!

Murong Che narrowed his peach blossom eyes dangerously, "I have been busy with government affairs recently, and indeed I have not been to Shuiyuexuan for some time. I see that Ali is much more skilled than before, and I would like to ask you for some advice. How do you think I can improve my skills?"

Xue Youli curled her lips and said, "Nothing special, just my mouth is familiar with it."

[If you are not good at it, practice more. This is an eternal truth. 】

Murong Che glanced at her and nodded meaningfully, "I understand. Then would you please help me practice more, Ali?"

Without waiting for Xue Youli to reply, the man lowered his head again and captured her lips accurately...