Chapter 980 Making a Wish
"I will."
Lan Feng said firmly: "Unless my life ends, I will protect you and make you safe and happy for the rest of your life."
Jiang Xiaowei quickly covered his mouth: "You are not allowed to talk about life and death."
As a general, he was destined to fight on the battlefield, and she was destined to worry about him, so these words were hard for her to accept.
"Okay, let's not talk about that."
Lan Feng kissed her lips gently: "But my feelings for you are absolutely sincere and honest."
Jiang Xiaowei said softly: "I know, husband. Can you accompany me to the Guanyin Temple tomorrow?
I made a wish there before, praying to the Buddha to give us a child. Now that my wish has come true, I should go back and express my gratitude."
"That's certainly not a problem. From now on, I will accompany you wherever you want to go." The husband responded gently.
Hearing this, Jiang Xiaowei smiled sweetly: "Husband, you are so kind!"
After saying that, she playfully kissed him lightly on the face.
Although they were newly married, this intimacy was enough to make Lan Feng's heart beat fast, but considering that she was pregnant, he could only suppress this thought.
The next morning, Lan Feng accompanied Jiang Xiaowei to the Guanyin Temple.
Although she came to fulfill a vow, when she burned incense, her heart was filled with the desire to pray for her husband, hoping that he would always be safe and accompany her throughout her life.
Although Lan Feng was not superstitious before, now for the safety and happiness of his wife and children, he would rather believe in the existence of gods and make generous donations, hoping that Guanyin Bodhisattva can bless his family with health and happiness.
"Husband, I heard that there is a wishing tree behind the Guanyin Temple. It is very effective. Even the eldest princess once hung a wishing bag here." Jiang Xiaowei told Lan Feng.
Lan Feng smiled and replied: "In that case, Xiaowei, let's make a wish too."
"OK."
Soon, Lan Feng prepared the lucky bag, paper and pen for making wishes. Jiang Xiaowei took it, wrote down her wish after a little thought, and put it in the lucky bag.
"Husband, please help me hang it at the highest point."
Lan Feng nodded in agreement, jumped up easily, and hung the sachet on the top of the tree.
On the way back, Lan Feng couldn't help but ask curiously: "Xiao Wei, what wish did you make today?"
"What do you think?"
"Do you hope the child is safe?"
Jiang Xiaowei shook his head and denied: "No!"
"So, we can grow old together?"
“No.”
"What is it then?" Lan Feng became even more curious.
"Husband, haven't you heard that once a wish is spoken, it can't come true? Don't you want me to fulfill my wish?"
"In that case, I won't ask."
Jiang Xiaowei gently snuggled into his arms: "When we are both old, I will tell you."
"Do we have to wait that long?" Lan Feng smiled softly, "Although it will take a long time, I am willing to wait."
The wheels of the carriage creaked, and Jiang Xiaowei fell asleep peacefully in Lan Feng's arms with a satisfied smile on her face. Looking at her, Lan Feng couldn't help but smile.
A few days later, Huangfu Shang and his party arrived in the capital.
Jiang Xue did not go to greet them in person as she found it troublesome, but let Lan Feng be responsible for the reception. After all, they had defeated Xixia together, so this arrangement was reasonable.
However, she had to attend the welcoming banquet in the palace.
Considering Huangfu Shang's changeable personality, Jiang Xue was worried that something might go wrong at the banquet. In order to accompany her brother Jiang Heng first, she and Xiao Zhan entered the palace early.
When Jiang Heng saw Jiang Xue, his eyes lit up immediately: “Aunt, you are so beautiful today.”
Jiang Xue responded with a smile, turned to Xiao Zhan and asked, "Really?"
He nodded affirmatively: "Of course."
Her hairstyle today is a high bun with flowers on it, accessorized with a beaded hairpin and a crescent jade hairpin, and a gorgeous lake blue palace dress, making her look both noble and gentle.
This is a rare look she has on her normally, and it's eye-catching.
Ever since Jiang Heng performed well in the last court session, Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan began to take him to various important occasions, and tonight's welcoming banquet was no exception.
As the three of them walked toward the banquet hall together, all the guests stood up and saluted.
Jiang Xue's gaze swept across Huangfu Shang and finally stopped at Jiang Yuyin who was beside him.
When Jiang Xue learned that Jiang Yuyin had returned to the capital with Huangfu Shang, she didn't expect to see her pregnant.
This made her heart full of doubts. Noticing Jiang Xue's gaze, Jiang Yuyin smiled slightly, appearing very docile.
But given her previous experience, Jiang Xue remained wary of Jiang Yuyin. Even when she expressed remorse, she simply nodded politely and looked away.
After the guests were seated, Jiang Heng said, "It is a great pleasure to have distinguished guests coming from afar.
The Second Prince has come all the way here, so I specially prepared this welcoming banquet to welcome you and the Second Princess. You two must have fun tonight."
Seeing Jiang Heng, who was only six years old, sitting upright and speaking in a serious manner, Huangfu Shang couldn't help but feel a little contempt in his heart, and a sneer flashed across the corners of his mouth.
Nevertheless, he still had to be polite, so he continued, "It is my honor to be an envoy to your country."
After saying that, his gaze turned to Xiao Zhan and Jiang Xue, only to see the two of them whispering intimately. Her face was filled with a happy smile, which made him feel very uncomfortable.
Compared with the past, Jiang Xue seemed particularly gentle and charming tonight, but this tenderness was not because of him, but for Xiao Zhan.
Thinking of this, his heart was filled with unwillingness.
Noticing Huangfu Shang's knife-like gaze, Xiao Zhan deliberately picked up a piece of glazed osmanthus cake and put it to Jiang Xue's mouth.
She ate the pastry and the smile on her face became even brighter. This scene made Huangfu Shang feel dazzling.
"Prime Minister Xiao and Her Royal Highness the Princess are so loving and affectionate, it's really enviable.
Back then, Her Royal Highness the Princess rescued you at all costs, and as a result, our Tianshui Kingdom obtained two-thirds of Western Xia's land.
In fact, Xiao Shoufu's charm is comparable to those beautiful women in history who drove people crazy."
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole audience fell silent, as everyone knew that this was a veiled praise but a hidden criticism.
Huangfu Shang compared Xiao Zhan to a beauty who brought disaster to the country, which not only insulted the fact that he, as a man, needed a woman's protection, but also implied that the country's interests were damaged because of him.
At this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on Jiang Xue, wanting to see how she would respond.
However, before Jiang Xue could speak, Jiang Heng on the high seat spoke first:
"It is said that beauty is easy to find, but talent is hard to find. My cousin's father was an important official of our dynasty. He worked hard for the country and made great contributions.
Such a talented person is worth exchanging for not only two-thirds of the city, but even the entire city.
Those so-called beautiful women are just superficial, how can they be compared with my uncle? So what the second prince said just now was really inappropriate. "
Hearing this, Huangfu Shang was slightly stunned. He didn't expect that Jiang Heng, who was so young, could say such words.
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