Qin Anmin also looked disapproving.
"Who can guess His Majesty's thoughts? Tianhe County is the only way to reach the capital from the north, and it is always the most difficult line of defense to break through."
"Although it is difficult for the enemy to break in, whenever the fighting breaks out further away and the city's defenses are strained and reinforcements are needed, it is also difficult for the troops sent from Kyoto to get out from here. The terrain is treacherous, and they often have to spend several days in the mountains."
"Perhaps His Majesty wants to resolve this issue."
The two chatted as they walked to the backyard, where Lin Xi and the others were packing their luggage.
Qin Anmin sat down at the stone table in the courtyard and sighed.
“It’s feasible to do as Luo Pinzheng said, after all, there’s a thick iron gate for defense, and it won’t be easy to break through. But I just feel that this matter is not that simple.”
After she finished speaking, Su Qinghe didn't know what to say either. This was a matter of the imperial court, and as a commoner, she shouldn't comment too much.
Seeing Qin Anmin's worried expression, she still asked him.
"Didn't Sister Baili say she was sending a message back to the capital? Didn't they say anything else over there?"
Qin Anmin shook his head. "No, she's gone out on business again recently, and I don't know when she'll be back."
Su Qinghe frowned and nodded. "Sister Qin, there's no need to worry too much. Now that the imperial decree has been issued, we should just follow it. However, we should still keep a close eye on Luo Pinzheng, just in case."
"Of course, she borrowed my soldiers. I'll know as soon as she goes to Ziyun Ridge."
The two chatted for a while longer until Lin Xi and the others had finished packing their things, and only then did Qin Anmin reluctantly let Su Qinghe go.
The Su residence.
Two months later, the family finally reunited, and they always had so much to talk about at the dinner table.
What's remarkable is that even Ling Feng talked quite a bit, and suddenly seemed to become more approachable. The coldness around him disappeared, and he looked much gentler.
Night falls at the Spring Water Pavilion.
"My lady, this trip must have been very tiring. Has the matter at Ling Langjun's family been resolved?"
Lin Xi nestled in Su Qinghe's arms and asked softly, the familiar scent of Su Qinghe on his nose bringing him a comfort he hadn't felt in a long time.
Hearing the man's soft, gentle voice, Su Qinghe felt relaxed and comfortable.
Her hands rubbed Lin Xi's waist casually as she softly recounted what had happened in the past two months, like telling a story.
Tonight is her first night back. Although she knows the other men must miss her too, she still follows the rules and comes to keep Lin Xi company as a matter of course.
Two months had passed, and both he and Ji Yuan's bellies had grown considerably, radiating the loving aura of soon-to-be fathers, which amazed Su Qinghe.
"You've been through a lot these past few days. How's everything at home? Are you all settling in well at the Commandant's residence?"
Lin Xi snuggled closer to Su Qinghe, her face full of a satisfied smile.
"Everything is fine at home. Manager Zhang is handling things properly. We went back to visit once during this period, and it was as clean as if we were still living at home."
"The husbands of Commandant Qin are also very good to us. There are many of them, and they often come to visit us, so we don't feel bored. Moreover, An Ge is very happy to be home and often takes us around the mansion."
Hearing him talk so enthusiastically, Su Qinghe joked, "Looks like you haven't missed me at all! You're living quite comfortably!"
"No way," Lin Xi quickly denied.
“We are busy during the day, but when the night is quiet, we will miss our wife and think that maybe she will come back tomorrow.”
When Lin Xi frankly admitted that she missed Su Qinghe, she became a little shy and her voice became much softer.
Knowing he was definitely thinking of her, Su Qinghe still couldn't help teasing him.
She spoke in a strained voice, her tone dejected. "So I'm not that important to you after all. A day is so long, and you only spared such a small amount of time to think about me."
“No!” Lin Xi quickly added. “I think about it every morning when I open my eyes, I can’t help but wonder if my wife has eaten while I’m eating, and... and when I’m taking a bath…”
Lin Xi realized halfway through his sentence that he had been tricked by Su Qinghe again, but since he had already said it, he couldn't take it back. So he simply poured out all the pain of longing he had felt for the past two months.
After he had said everything on his mind, he felt even more comfortable than when he nestled in Su Qinghe's arms.
"So that's why Xiaoxi misses his wife so much!"
Upon hearing Lin Xi's sudden and bold confession, Su Qinghe couldn't help but lower her head and kiss him.
Lin Xi smiled happily and looked up at Su Qinghe. "Does my wife miss us?"
"Yes," Su Qinghe answered without hesitation.
Although it was the answer expected, Lin Xi's heart still raced when he heard Su Qinghe say it herself.
He could barely suppress the urge to smile.
The night was long, and Su Qinghe held Lin Xi and talked for almost an hour before finally coaxing her to sleep.
Having not seen each other for a long time, the two were very excited. Lin Xi was different from usual; he was wide awake. If Su Qinghe hadn't given him a strict order not to talk anymore, he could have chatted for a while longer.
...
The days after returning home were exceptionally leisurely. After a long journey, Su Qinghe allowed herself to sleep in for several days.
She actually woke up at the appointed time, but simply wanted to lie in bed a little longer while holding her man, and this time that included Ling Feng as well.
Regardless of Ling Feng's feelings, she was enjoying herself.
Every time she got up with them, it was just time for breakfast. Su Qinghe wasn't completely idle either. She would go to Shili Xiang every day to check on things and launch some new products. The restaurant was still packed with customers every day.
Another thing is that the middle-aged man who made delicious mutton soup, whom I met once in Sanchuan, has also arrived at the mansion. Su Qinghe had asked him to come beforehand, but the time was after the New Year.
The men all praised his cooking, and Su Qinghe also thought it was good, so she made him the head chef in the kitchen.
Besides these miscellaneous matters, Su Qinghe also had a serious matter to attend to during this period—building a hand-held room.
This was obviously prepared specifically for Ling Feng, since it was the only method she knew.
Of course, production itself carries risks, and she was afraid that Lin Xi and the others might encounter similar situations in the future, so she had to make thorough preparations.
It is simply impossible to achieve the same level of disinfection as in modern times in order to create a sterile environment.
Fortunately, there weren't as many strange bacteria in ancient times, so the requirements for the environment weren't as high.
During the month she studied medicine with Bai Yin, she encountered many corpses, both men and women, and gained a thorough understanding of the abdominal structure of men in this world.
Everything is feasible.
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