Chapter 217: Only the East Wind is Lacked
Gu Huan was not released until she was dizzy and groggy from the kiss.
Mu Junyan carefully placed her on the bed, covered her with a blanket, and whispered, "I'll go light the light and take a closer look at you."
Gu Huan quickly grabbed him and said anxiously, "It would be bad if someone finds out."
Mu Junyan patted her hand and said gently, "Don't worry."
Gu Huan then let him go and watched him light up the two crane lamps on the bedside, and the room suddenly became bright.
Looking at his imposing figure, Gu Huan's heart was filled with joy and she smiled brightly at him.
Mu Junyan's gaze fell on the pretty little face outlined by the orange-red candlelight. He didn't know if it was because she was a mother or because he hadn't seen her for a long time, but he felt that she was more gentle and more beautiful.
Mu Junyan's heart skipped a beat. He couldn't help but hold her in his arms again and kissed her face tenderly.
Gu Huan was so aroused that she pushed him away angrily and amusedly.
"Okay, why are you licking my face? You have to clean it later."
Mu Junyan was reluctant to let go, so he held her face and looked at her carefully.
"Don't move. Let me take another look."
Gu Huan blushed and let him watch.
A hibiscus face, willow-shaped eyebrows, a straight and pretty nose, and cherry lips.
When I first saw it, the lotus was just blooming, but now it is in full bloom.
She was seventeen years old and had been pregnant for just over two months, which was between a young girl and a young woman. Her every frown and smile was beautiful and charming.
"Being a new mother makes me even more charming."
Gu Huan blushed when he praised her in person, and punched him coquettishly, "You've learned how to use sweet words to coax people."
"Don't you know how beautiful you are? Otherwise, how could you have known that your husband would be fascinated by you?"
Gu Huan was embarrassed and angry. She glared at him and turned her head away.
Her hair is flying and her shy smile is as bright as the morning sun.
Mu Junyan's heart moved slightly. He rubbed her hair with his big hand, then moved it to the back of her neck. He lowered his head again and kissed her delicate lips. The two of them kissed each other inseparable.
Gu Huan panted and lay on his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, and her own heart also beat in time with the rhythm.
At this moment, she truly felt that they had truly become one.
The feeling of being a couple is really amazing.
"Is everything done? Can I come back now?"
Gu Huan really hopes that he will come back soon. After all, funerals are unlucky for the living, and she wants to be with him every moment.
Mu Junyan did not hide it from her: "Yes."
He touched Gu Huan's face and whispered, "Huan'er, do you know that it is you who changed my view of government affairs and gave rise to my ambitions?"
Gu Huan was curious: "What do you mean?"
Mu Junyan hugged the man tighter: "Before, I just wanted to fulfill the wishes of my father and brother, to completely scare the countries in southern Xinjiang, and give the people of southern Xinjiang a peaceful and comfortable place to live. I only need to control the military power of the Mu family, and nothing else matters. However, after you appeared, I have more extravagant hopes. For example..."
His large palm gently stroked her belly: "My beloved wife and children."
Gu Huan felt a pang in her heart and reached out to hug him tightly.
"So, I need to return to the court. The relationship between the aristocratic families headed by the Jiang family is complicated and it is not easy to completely eradicate them. Their power center controls the important positions in the three provinces and six ministries. If one move is wrong, the whole body will be affected. If one move is wrong, all steps will be difficult."
Gu Huan nodded seriously: "Yes, I know. The Jiang family, the Yuan family and other royal relatives are not only related by marriage, but also have many disciples in the court."
Mu Junyan suddenly smiled and lifted her chin: "I didn't know that the young lady was so capable. She actually pulled out a wanted criminal from the prison in my Juzhou City and took him in for her own use."
Gu Huan was thinking about what he said about the Jiang family holding important positions in three provinces and six ministries. She was stunned when she was suddenly asked this question.
"I...how could that be?"
She actually felt a little guilty.
He knows about Min Dongsheng's affairs.
Are you thinking of settling the score with her now?
"Min Dongsheng is suspected of collaborating with the enemy, and you dare to hire such a person."
Gu Huan's eyes widened: "My husband has locked me up and provided me with good food and drink. I am just helping him to make the best use of it. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste of food?"
"Wow, your eloquence has improved." Mu Junyan laughed softly.
Gu Huan raised her lips proudly: "As your wife, I naturally have to be thrifty for you and live a good life."
Mu Junyan scratched her pretty nose and said, "Yes. Madam is capable."
"My husband taught me well."
Gu Huan said with a smile, rubbing her head against his face, which reminded Mu Junyan of how he used to think she was like a trying kitten.
I couldn't help but ruffle her bangs.
The two of them chatted for a while and then got back to the topic.
"The primary thing any power relies on is military power. The Yuan family's military power is in the northeast, and the Jiang family's military power is in Bian Jing. The Jiang family is also eyeing the military power of my Mu family, so I will take advantage of their strategy and first remove all of the Jiang family's minions in the Ministry of War and dig out the eyes of the Yuan family's army in the court in Beijing."
Gu Huan looked up at him.
Mu Junyan was afraid that she would get tired from looking up, so he lifted her up on his body, letting her rest her head on his arm so that she could look him straight in the eye.
Mu Junyan curled his lips and smiled: "Now, everything is ready except for the east wind. Jiang will take action soon. I have to trouble Madam to work hard to make this east wind blow."
Gu Huan's eyes lit up: "What do you want me to do?"
The New Year in Bianjing was as lively as usual.
Only the door of the Yongguo Mansion was tightly closed, and no one was allowed to go out.
But there was no idleness in the mansion.
Zhou Chunyu and a large group of craftsmen were busy behind closed doors in the right courtyard. The shelves in the back room of the courtyard were neatly filled with newly made crossbows.
The old lady invited a close friend to teach Gu Huan court etiquette and how to interact with officials' wives every day.
Just after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, Chi Yan returned home to meet Gu Huan.
Gu Huan couldn't hide her excitement when she saw him. She knew that the east wind that Mu Junyan had mentioned was about to come.
Mu Junyan did not give too many details, only told her that when the opportunity arose, she would go to the palace to meet the emperor.
"You mean the Ministry of War issued an order for Vice General Qi and his men to return to the capital to report on their work?"
This news was unexpected.
"Yes. They will arrive the day after tomorrow. The master has ordered his subordinates to convey that the opportunity that the lady has been waiting for is coming."
Gu Huan subconsciously grasped the things in the brocade bag hanging around her waist.
"Okay, I understand."
The next day.
Gu Huan had just finished her breakfast when Zhao Luoxuan arrived.
"Sister Huan, I heard that Deputy General Qi will be heading to the capital tomorrow?"
Gu Huan looked at the excited girl and didn't know what to say.
"Yes. I heard that it was an order from the Ministry of War to return to the capital to report on their work."
Zhao Luoxuan didn’t care what she came back for, she only cared about being able to see Qi Jun.
She shyly held onto Gu Huan and whispered, "Qi Jun wrote me a reply."
"Ah? You guys communicated?"
Gu Huan was very surprised.
"Um."
Zhao Luoxuan's pretty face turned red.
"But I wrote him ten letters, and he only replied to me once."
Gu Huan didn't know how to answer.
Qi Jun's return is not a good thing for Zhao Luoxuan.
But she couldn't bear to disappoint and upset the girl, so she asked with a smile: "What did he say to you?"
When Zhao Luoxuan saw her asking, her eyes turned red instead, and she looked aggrieved: "I just... replied Princess Wanan."
Gu Huan: “…”
Oh, what should I do?
"Princess, he is indeed not suitable to be a royal consort."
Zhao Luoxuan stared at her with her rabbit eyes, which made Gu Huan feel soft and sour in her heart.
Gu Huan considered and said, "You have to find a way to convince the Queen to speak for you."
Zhao Luoxuan's eyes suddenly lit up: "I want my sister to come to the palace to help me talk to my mother."
"I'm not suitable, am I?"
"You are the most suitable. The Queen Mother admires you very much, and even my second brother respects you."
Gu Huan sighed secretly.
It would be better for the Second Prince not to admire her.
If possible, the royal family would stay away from her.
The battle for the crown prince is about to begin as the Jiang family takes action against the Mu family's army.
Whoever wins the military power of the Mu family army will be the winner of the crown prince.
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