Chapter 519 Not the Brother
After listening to Du Wanchun's words, Xiao Qing'er lowered her head and remained silent for a while before looking up at her and saying, "Aunt Wanchun, I understand."
Seeing that his complexion had improved a lot, Du Wanchun took his hand and said with a smile, "There will be a lantern festival in the capital in a few days. Why don't I take you and Xiao Mianmian and the others to see it together?"
Xiao Qing'er and Xiao Mianmian were delighted to hear this and nodded in agreement.
Children are children after all; they all love to watch the excitement.
Du Wanchun led the two of them, taking Xiao Qing'er and Xiao Mianmian to their respective bedrooms.
As darkness fell, Zhou Ruiyuan returned home.
Du Wanchun waited at the door early, sitting on a rattan chair, propping her head up and taking a nap.
The silvery moonlight gently shone on her, and she seemed to be surrounded by wisps of white smoke, making her appear unreal and ethereal.
Zhou Ruiyuan walked slowly from this side, his footsteps becoming lighter as he got closer.
When he reached Du Wanchun's side, he stopped and wanted to reach out and touch her cheek.
However, before his hand could even touch her face, he immediately withdrew it, unwilling to wake her.
Zhou Ruiyuan took off his cloak and gently draped it over her, then sat quietly beside her.
Du Wanchun was not aware of anyone beside her in her dream. She didn't know how long she had been sleeping when she vaguely noticed something covering her. She quickly came to her senses, sat up, and looked to her side.
Zhou Ruiyuan closed his eyes and leaned against her, falling asleep as well.
Du Wanchun called out softly, "My lord, you're back."
Zhou Ruiyuan woke up with a start and quickly looked up at her, his eyes red and moist from sleepiness.
"Hmm, Wanchun, it's cold here. I'll carry you inside to sleep."
As he spoke, he reached out to hug Du Wanchun.
Du Wanchun naturally reached out and hooked her arm around his neck.
Zhou Ruiyuan swept her into his arms around the waist.
She was very light. When Zhou Ruiyuan picked her up, it was as easy as holding a withered leaf, without any effort at all.
After the two entered the house, Du Wanchun told Zhou Ruiyuan what she had heard from Han Yan'er that day.
Zhou Ruiyuan was not surprised; he had already heard about it before returning home.
"The Emperor is now urgently summoning Father back to the capital."
As Zhou Ruiyuan spoke, his expression darkened slightly.
Du Wanchun said worriedly, "Mother just gave birth to my younger sister, and now that Father has returned to the capital, who will take care of Mother?"
After thinking it over, Zhou Ruiyuan replied, "No rush. The princess of Dongling Kingdom has not yet entered the city. Let's talk about it in a few days."
Du Wanchun nodded slightly, "This time it must be the Emperor testing Father. If he keeps pursuing us, we should listen to what Madam Rong said and let Father fake his death to escape."
Zhou Ruiyuan said earnestly, "If he faked his death, then there will be no Third Prince in the future."
Du Wanchun was taken aback. The meaning was clear: if the Third Prince chose to fake his death, he would forever remain a man of the Zhou family, and the wealth and glory of the capital would no longer be his concern.
They cannot make this decision for the Third Prince.
Zhou Ruiyuan continued, "The princess of Dongling Kingdom is being escorted back by Zhao'er's subordinates this time, and she will arrive in about ten days."
Du Wanchun thought for a moment, "So that means we have ten days to figure out a solution?"
Zhou Ruiyuan replied softly, "That's right."
After a long silence, Du Wanchun suddenly smiled and said slowly, "Husband, things will work themselves out. Let's wait and see, and maybe we'll find a way."
Zhou Ruiyuan had a special trust in Du Wanchun; he believed everything she said unconditionally.
He took her hand and pulled her into his arms. "I heard a little beggar came to our house today."
Du Wanchun revealed her rabbit-like eyes, "It's Qing'er."
Zhou Ruiyuan laughed and said, "I knew it was him. This kid has come all the way from the Northern Di Kingdom to the capital by himself. He is indeed impressive."
Du Wanchun told Zhou Ruiyuan about Xiao Qing'er's situation.
Zhou Ruiyuan frowned slightly and kissed her hair. "Don't worry, our Yi'er, Yu'er, and Xiaomianmian will never have such troubles."
Du Wanchun was overjoyed and hugged him tightly.
Zhou Ruiyuan continued, "Since Wei Xun has the intention to take a concubine, he must be unable to control the affairs of the court. Xiao Qing'er's commotion can only alleviate the situation temporarily. Taking a concubine is only a matter of time."
Du Wanchun's expression shifted slightly. "If I had known this would happen, I would have preferred to let the family stay in Cheng'an County."
Zhou Ruiyuan held her hand and said, "Everyone has their own ambitions. Wei Xun has now ascended to the throne, so naturally he will not waste his life like before."
Du Wanchun understood the meaning behind his words, and her heart was filled with a myriad of emotions, like the sea washing over her.
In the past, Brother Wei and Lady Wu had such a good relationship, but in the end, they couldn't overcome the rules of the palace.
Zhou Ruiyuan noticed her fear and kissed her lips directly.
A gentle breeze caressed Du Wanchun, soothing her.
The two had been in the capital for several months, and apart from Zhou Ruiyuan being busier during the day, they were still the same as they were in Cheng'an County.
Once Xiao Feifei is asleep, it's just the two of them in their own world.
The two slept in each other's arms that night until dawn.
As soon as it was light, Xiao Mianmian and Xiao Qing'er got up early and went to the school in the backyard, where Mr. Yuan was waiting to give them a lesson.
Upon seeing Xiao Qing'er, she asked in confusion, "Mianmian, who is this?"
Little Mianmian held Little Qing'er's hand and said, "This is my brother."
When Xiao Qing'er heard the word "brother," her expression clearly showed displeasure, and she interrupted, "No, it's not brother."
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