After staying in Shenjiazhuang for a day, Gu Beiheng took Su Qi away. The two of them returned to Changshan Prefecture without stopping. As soon as they arrived in Changshan Prefecture, someone informed the prefect.
The new prefect of Changshan Prefecture, a colleague of Su Jingmo's, hurried over to pledge his loyalty, listening to Gu Beiheng's admonitions and hoping to become familiar with him.
Those Qingke who followed Su Jingmo out of the capital at the beginning, and those who came here after Su Jingmo's persuasion, are now glad that they made the decision.
Gu Beiheng returned to the Gu Mansion and had no time to rest.
The prefect of Changshan and his staff stayed at the Gu Mansion, and Gu Beiheng simply let them stay at the Gu Mansion for dinner.
The prefect was naturally grateful and stayed.
The two little guys, Dabao and Erbao, are studying. This time, the War King came back and found a great scholar who lived in seclusion to teach Dabao and Erbao to read.
In addition to teaching them knowledge, this reclusive scholar also taught Dabao and Erbao kung fu.
The two little guys are very obedient.
Su Qi and Qin Wan were teasing Yuebao and Xibao in the backyard.
Yuebao can already speak two words, but Xibao can't. Xibao only eats and sleeps, and has no interest in the outside world.
"Qiqi, our Xibao ate right after waking up. Why is he sleepy again after eating?"
"Little lazy pig." Su Qi reached out and touched Xibao's chubby mouth.
Xibao snorted unhappily, then lay down in Qin Wan's arms with her back to Su Qi. She found a comfortable position and continued to sleep.
Yuebao crawled for a while, then stood up shakily, holding onto Su Qi's arm. She screamed, "Mom, Mom."
"Yuebao, can you walk to grandma?" Qin Wan stretched out his hands to encourage her.
Yue Bao seemed to think about it for a moment, then looked at Su Qi again. She saw Su Qi nod in encouragement.
The little girl bravely took a step forward with her short legs and stumbled over.
Su Qi and Qin Wan sat on the mat on the ground, very close to each other.
After taking a few steps, Yuebao's legs felt weak and she was about to fall. She closed her eyes and took two quick steps forward. She fell directly into Qin Wan's arms, and the happy little Yuebao laughed heartily.
"Yuebao is great."
Encouraged, Yuebao started walking back and forth.
Su Qi and Qin Wan were naturally willing to be her sparring partners. After a while, the little girl started to walk outside. Bai Zhi and Chun He hurried over to look at her.
Qin Wan looked at all this and smiled. "Qiqi. I never dared to imagine that a day like this would really exist."
"Mom, the future will be even better." Su Qi saw that Qin Wan seemed even more beautiful, and knew that the two of them had been busy during the days since the War King returned. She couldn't help but smile and said, "Mom, maybe you can give Bei Heng a brother or sister."
"Nonsense. I'm already old."
"He's only in his forties." Su Qi felt Qin Wan's pulse. "He's in good health. He can definitely have another child."
"That won't do. It's so embarrassing."
Qin Wan thought for a moment and said, "When we return to the capital, give me a prescription. One that will prevent me from having children."
"It will always be a hindrance to my health. I'll give it to my father when the time comes."
"That's fine. Your father also thinks that having Beiheng as his only child is enough."
While the two were talking, a servant came over to report that it was Old Madam Su who had arrived.
When Su Qi heard Yun Manyu coming, she quickly stood up to greet her.
With Su Jingmo leaving for the capital, they naturally had to move out of the government office. Fortunately, Yun Manyu had bought a four-courtyard house in Changshan Prefecture, just two streets away from Gu's residence.
She has been busy moving these days and has no time to come over.
Hearing that Gu Beiheng had returned today, Yun Manyu asked Aunt Feng and a few others to deal with her and bring her to Su Qi.
"Mom, Beiheng and I said we'd come visit you tomorrow."
Yun Manyu and Qin Wan each saluted, then smiled and said:
"Bei Heng must be busy after returning. I have nothing to do in the mansion, and all matters are handled by Concubine Feng. Yue Jiushao rushed back to the capital to prepare for his marriage, and Ting'er is also at home preparing her wedding clothes."
"Tell Ting'er that the embroiderer is ready. She will just add a few more stitches to the finished product. Beiheng said that he will grant them a marriage after he ascends the throne." Su Qi's needlework skills were not good, and she had only made two purses for Gu Beiheng.
What Gu Beiheng sees is more important than anything else.
"That's really a great favor." Yun Manyu hurriedly asked the nanny beside her to tell Aunt Feng and Su Ting the good news.
The nanny responded and retreated.
When Gu Beiheng returned to the backyard, Su Qi saw that he didn't look well.
I knew something must be wrong. "Beiheng, what's wrong? Our mother is waiting for you here."
Gu Beiheng then realized that Qin Wan and Yun Manyu were both there. He quickly calmed down and greeted Yun Manyu. He then sat down next to Su Qi and said, "Nothing. I just thought it's not easy to govern a country."
Su Qi knew it must be something else. She reached out and held Gu Beiheng's hand tightly, giving him her strength.
Qin Wan hurriedly told Chun He to ask Xia He to bring the soup cooked in the small kitchen.
Yun Manyu said earnestly, "Beiheng, you should take care of your health. Let your father-in-law handle the court affairs. Don't let the old man cause trouble."
"Yes. And your father." Qin Wan also responded.
Gu Beiheng sighed and said, "Father said he would take you back to Tianshan to enjoy life."
"He's going alone. Mom won't go anywhere and will stay with you." Qin Wan saw Gu Beiheng's aggrieved look and cursed the King of War in her heart.
"Mom is so nice." Gu Beiheng smiled.
He knew that the War King would not be able to escape. Otherwise, even if Gu Beiheng threatened the War King with Yue Bao and Xi Bao, it would not work.
Only Qin Wan can stand on this side.
A smile appeared on Gu Beiheng's cold face, and Qin Wan wanted to obey her son in everything.
Xia He brought the soup into the house.
Ying leaned against the kitchen door, waiting for Xia He, "Xia He."
"I've given you some special treatment."
Yingyi nodded and followed Xia He into the kitchen. Ying Er and the others rushed in at once, "Miss Xia He, is there any share for us in the special meal you've prepared for Yingyi?"
Ying Liu deliberately pinched his nose and rolled his eyes, "Is it called special treatment for someone of your weight?"
"Get out." Ying kicked Yingliu when he saw Xia He blushing.
The others laughed. "Miss Xia He, our boss has a lot of gold." Everyone knew that Xia He was a money-grubber, saving money for her dowry.
"You bastards. Don't expect me to cook for you in the future." Xia He cursed angrily.
Ying Liu and the others quickly lined up and bowed to Xia He. "Miss Xia He, we were wrong. Please don't be angry."
No matter how Yingyi tried to signal them to leave, these guys just pretended to look at the sky, the earth, and the air instead of looking at Yingyi.
He also asked Xia He to make a few more side dishes for them.
Although Xia He had no good words to say, she still cooked a few side dishes. Ying Yi came to the stove to light the fire, and laughter came from the small kitchen.
The purpose of Yingliu and others coming here was to let Xia He understand Yingyi's feelings for her.
Seeing that Yingyi hadn't expressed his feelings these days, Yingliu came up with this idea. He might as well make trouble for the two of them so that Yingyi could also express his love for Xia He sooner.
Several people ate in the small kitchen. One person drank a small cup of wine and then dared not drink any more.
Several people left the small kitchen and winked at Yingyi.
Yingyi looked at Xia He awkwardly.
After mustering up the courage, he finally said, "Xia He, ignore these brats."
Xia He lowered her head and said nothing, drawing circles on the ground with her toes.
A voice came from outside, "Yingyi, the master is calling you over."
"Xia He, I'm leaving first." Ying Yi hurried out, leaving Xia He in deep thought.
Qin Wan and Yun Manyu went back.
Gu Beiheng and Su Qi sat in the side hall. Long Tianyi stood nearby with his hands hanging down. Ying Yi came in and noticed the atmosphere was a bit solemn.
"Master, Madam. What can I do for you?"
"You and Long Tianyi take a few people to check here. Remember not to alert the enemy." Gu Beiheng gave Yingyi an address.
"Yes. I'll do it right away." Ying Yi and Long Tianyi took the order and left.
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