Chapter 1035 Responsibility
Back in the bedroom, Jiang Xue called Xiao Zhan over and said mysteriously that she had something good to show him.
Xiao Zhan came closer curiously, got on the bed and asked, "Xiaoxue, what's this good stuff?"
Jiang Xue moved a pillow, uncovered the mattress, pressed the bed board a few times, and a secret compartment popped out, with a sandalwood box hidden inside.
"Here's what I want to show you."
Jiang Xue handed the box to Xiao Zhan: "Want to see what's inside?"
"Are these all related to me?" Xiao Zhan guessed.
Jiang Xue kissed him: "My Yun Che is the smartest."
When she opened the box, it was filled with various small gadgets that Xiao Zhan had given her as a child: a willow whistle, a porcelain doll, a diabolo, a nine-ring chain, etc.
These things were originally just to make her happy, but I didn't expect her to cherish them so much.
"This bed was given to me by my royal brother. It was specially designed with a secret compartment to store important items."
Jiang Xue explained: "I think the ones you gave me are the most special, so I hid them here so that I can take them out and play with them at night."
“When I left here, I took the book you gave me, but left these here.
At that time, I thought I had grown up and shouldered the responsibility of protecting the country, and could no longer indulge in these childish things. "
"Xiaoxue..."
Xiao Zhan looked at her with eyes full of heartache. He witnessed the miracle of her growth overnight and understood her feelings, but the pain in his heart was hard to suppress.
"Yun Che, I was actually wrong."
Jiang Xue chuckled, but tears welled up in her eyes: "Over the years, you have protected and supported me in your own way.
Even if the responsibility is great, I can still pursue the things that touch my heart, and there is no contradiction."
After saying that, she picked up a willow whistle and blew it. The clear sound broke the silence of the night.
"The sound is as sweet as ever."
Xiao Zhan held her tightly in his arms: "Xiaoxue, I'm always here. You can like what you like freely like when you were a child, forever."
Jiang Xue's fingers gently slid across his chin: "I liked you very much when I was a child, and now I like you even more."
Then, she took the initiative to kiss his lips, gently and deeply, and was reluctant to separate for a long time.
Xiao Zhan was so moved by her kiss that he almost wanted to possess her immediately, but thinking of the child in her belly, he could only push her lightly:
"Xiaoxue, stop making trouble."
His voice was hoarse, full of desire for her, and seemed particularly weak.
Jiang Xue's hand gently stroked his face:
“Yun Che, I’m not making a fuss. I just like you too much and want to kiss you, hug you, and do more intimate things with you. Don’t worry, I promised not to mess around, and I will definitely keep my promise.”
Xiao Zhan held her hand and said, "I know you are a man of your word, but I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself if you do this."
"So Yun Che, you want me too, right?"
Xiao Zhan didn't answer. He really wanted her, but not now.
Jiang Xue lifted his chin with her finger: "If you want it, just tell me. I will give it to you no matter what you want."
"We can't..."
"I know I can't do that now, but I can help you relax in other ways, just like last time. Remember? You loved it then, too."
Of course he enjoyed that feeling, but he didn't want her to put herself in a difficult position.
She is a noble princess and should be cherished by him.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Xue pushed him down on the bed, wrapped him in a quilt, and began to undress him.
Xiao Zhan tried to stop her, but he didn't dare to use force, fearing that he would hurt the baby in her belly. He could only watch her take off his clothes piece by piece and then get into the quilt...
Jiang Xue carefully studied several picture albums left by Jiang Xiaoan, which made Xiao Zhan quickly defeated.
Afterwards, he hugged Jiang Xue tightly and kissed her gently. Apart from this, he didn't know how else to express his love.
"Yun Che, I really like you kissing me like this, but now I'm really tired."
Jiang Xue whispered, "Besides, tomorrow is the first morning court session of the New Year. We can't be late. Let's go to bed early."
"OK."
Jiang Xue snuggled in his arms and soon fell asleep.
His hand gently stroked her eyebrows, cheeks, and finally stopped at the corner of her mouth. He smiled with satisfaction, hugged her tightly, and fell asleep.
When he went to court the next day, Lan Feng volunteered to garrison in the northwest frontier.
Although Jiang Xue was worried that Jiang Xiaowei would feel lonely in the capital, she understood that everyone had their own responsibilities.
Just like she, as a member of the royal family, must shoulder the responsibility of protecting the country; and the Lan family has been in the army for generations, and fighting for the country is Lan Feng's inevitable fate.
However, a considerate woman like Jiang Xiaowei would surely not complain about this.
After the court session ended, Jiang Xue called Lan Feng and said, "You will be going to the northwest this time and won't be back for at least a year. Have you discussed how to arrange for Xiao Wei?"
"We have made all the arrangements. After Xiaowei gives birth, I will send someone to pick her and the baby up to the border."
"That's good. Couples should be together, not separated for a long time."
Lan Feng did not hide his deep affection for Jiang Xiaowei: "If possible, I really don't want to leave Xiaowei for even a day.
But given her current physical condition, she is not suitable for long-distance travel, so temporarily separating is the only option."
"So when are you planning to leave?" Xiao Zhan asked, "Xiao Xue and I will go see you off together."
"Xiaowei has already helped me pack my luggage, and we will leave tomorrow."
The next morning, Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan arrived at the city gate early to see Lan Feng off.
Since Jiang Xue was pregnant, she could only drink tea instead of wine:
"Lan Feng, everything goes without saying. The northwestern border is left to you." As the Tianshui Kingdom grows stronger, the task of guarding the northwestern border has become more important.
Lan Feng drank the wine in the glass in one gulp: "Don't worry, Princess. As long as I am here, there will be no problem at the northwest border."
He will defend the country with his life. This is his promise to her and also the Lan family's oath to all the people.
Jiang Xue had just put down the teacup in her hand when Jiang Xiaoan walked towards Lan Feng with two glasses of wine and handed him one: "I'll toast you one too."
Just as Lan Feng was about to drink, Jiang Xiaoan paused and said, "Don't drink yet. I have something to say."
"Third brother, please speak."
"Many people would tell you to take care of your health, but I think these words are a bit redundant. After all, I don't like nagging."
Jiang Xiaoan took out a small bottle from his arms and handed it to Lan Feng: "This contains my special pills, which can cure serious injuries and prolong life.
This thing is very precious, not available to ordinary people, so I give it to you today. I hope you will never need to use it. "
"Thank you, Third Brother."
"Don't thank me yet."
Jiang Xiaoan continued, "Giving you the pills is conditional."
Lan Feng looked at him calmly: "I'm listening."
“You are handsome, and you are a great general with outstanding military achievements. There must be many women out there who are interested in you.
You and Xiaowei are about to be separated, and the border is so far away from the capital, I hope you can keep yourself clean and not cause trouble outside. Otherwise..."
Otherwise, he would use his own methods to make Lan Feng regret it.
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