Fang Ya couldn't bear to think about that enemy. Her head would ache if she thought about him, so she changed the subject:
"Sister, are you really not going to find someone? Actually, there are still many people in our military camp who admire you."
Wen Xi smiled:
"Come on! I'm almost a grandmother. And I think it's fine to be alone."
"But at least we need a child! So we can have someone to rely on when we get old, right?"
"Here you go again. I don't have any children, but you do. Will our Nuo'er support Auntie in the future?"
The little girl patted her chest seriously:
"Aunt, don't worry! I will treat you like my own mother."
"Haha, I knew our Nuo'er was filial." Wen Xi kissed her on the cheek, and the little girl laughed non-stop.
Fang Ya was helpless, knowing that she couldn't persuade him, so she simply didn't mention it:
"By the way, sister, I heard that Mo'er's wife sent another message asking him to return to Beijing!"
Sadly, Gu Shengmo also got married five years ago, marrying the daughter of his mentor, Zhao Kuo. It was supposed to be a good thing, but the woman's temper was too pretentious, making their relationship less harmonious.
Zhao Kuo couldn't express his regret, and could only ask his wife to persuade his daughter, but unfortunately, she was not helpful. He didn't want to go to the bitter cold northern border, and he always liked to urge Gu Shengmo to go back every day.
Wen Xi sighed:
"Hey...let him handle this mess himself! I don't care. Let's go to the kitchen and figure it out. Let's make them something delicious tomorrow."
It was almost noon the next day when Fang Ya and Wen Xi finally waited anxiously for them to come back.
Wen Xi looked at his younger brother, who had completely lost his childishness and had even grown a beard. He was already a man on the verge of middle age. He felt like his daughter was growing up.
Gu Shengmo walked up to Wen Xi in silence and restraint.
"Sister!"
Wen Xi smiled and nodded. Most of the siblings' communication now went something like this.
The other side is more colorful.
Fang Ya was heartbroken when she saw her son had become much darker and thinner. She grabbed the military stick and hit Gu Shengjian:
"Look at what you've done to my son. Did a dog eat your conscience?"
Gu Shengjian dodged and begged for mercy:
"Oh, my lady! Please give your husband some face! So many people are watching us!"
As he spoke, he looked at Wen Xi with grievance:
"Sister~ Look, she bullied me!"
Wen Xi couldn't stand him having this middle-aged uncle's face and acting like this, so she pulled Fang Ya:
"Okay, go back and pack up slowly. There's no rush."
As soon as he finished speaking, he was immediately met with a complaining look from Gu Shengjian.
The two little ones who were watching the show came over, and Gu Shengjian's son Gu Hao shouted to Wen Xi:
"Auntie!"
Wen Xi patted his much stronger body and praised him:
"Good boy, you are a good material."
Influenced by his father, Gu Hao also had a dream of becoming a general. Having grown up in a military camp, he really liked it. So, he was very happy to hear his aunt, whom he had admired since childhood, praising him.
When the food was served, almost no one spoke. It wasn't because they had good manners, but because they were all busy grabbing the food.
Over the years, every time they got together, Wen Xi would prepare a table full of delicious food. So even just for this bite of food, the two of them would create opportunities to rush back.
The amount for more than a dozen people was completely eaten by a few people. In the end, Gu Shengjian was still rubbing his stomach and muttering:
"Sister is so stingy. She always cooks so little."
The result was a beating from Fang Ya. It made him feel as if he saw his mother Miao back then, so this might be why he liked to provoke Fang Ya! He liked the feeling of being beaten.
After dinner, Gu Shengmo looked at his elder sister and said:
"Sister, I have something to tell you."
Wen Xi guessed it might be his wife urging him to return to Beijing, but he pretended not to know. He had to save some face for his brother, so he looked at him, waiting for him to speak.
But Gu Shengmo had a keen insight and knew what his sister was thinking. He felt a little embarrassed for a moment and regretted his decision to get married for the hundred and first time.
"Ahem...it's not what you think."
Gu Shengjian beside him laughed out loud:
"Haha, sister, you don't think his daughter-in-law is causing trouble again. This time it's not, it's great news."
Wen Xi looked at Gu Shengmo in surprise, waiting for his explanation.
Gu Shengmo was very entangled and said:
"I don't know whether it's good or bad. The imperial edict said that I would be given a higher title and that I must return to the capital to receive it. Oh, and the imperial edict said that you must also return to receive the title this time. You can't refuse anymore."
Wen Xi asked doubtfully:
"What are you worried about?"
"A new round of succession battles has begun. I heard that this return call may have something to do with the eldest prince. We've been hiding here for so many years and not taking sides. They may be getting anxious. Especially now that the military power of the entire northern border is almost in my hands. So I don't know what troubles we will encounter when we return to the capital this time!"
Wen Xi looked into A-di's eyes seriously:
"If that day really comes, what will you do?"
Gu Shengmo shook his head:
"Power moves people's hearts. If we give in, we may be doomed."
Wen Xi did not answer, but withdrew her gaze and sat there, not knowing what she was thinking.
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