162. No regrets

The entire northwest, especially in Hongzhou, was experiencing battles of all sizes almost every day. This time, Ye Li did not lead the troops in person, but commanded them from afar in Hongzhou. Shu Yu was shocked because she was no longer a person. She had a baby in her belly that was so small that it was almost unnoticeable. This was her and Mo Xiuyao's first child. Although she had never been a mother, she knew that as a mother, she must protect him.

"Doctor Yang, what's wrong?" After taking the pulse, Ye Li retracted her wrist and looked at the young doctor in front of her and asked.

Doctor Yang said respectfully, "It's nothing serious. I'll just say the same thing. Princess, please try not to overwork yourself. Otherwise, even if there's no danger, it will be bad for the young prince in your belly." Ye Li nodded and said, "I'll remember your words, thank you for your help."

"In that case, I will go down and adjust the princess's diet." Doctor Yang bowed his head and left.

After the doctor left, Zhuo Jing and others raised their heads and looked at Ye Li with some worry. Zhuo Jing frowned and said, "Princess, for the sake of the young master, you should rest more." The others nodded again and again. Ye Li smiled helplessly and said, "How can I be negligent now? But you should work harder and be able to take care of yourself as soon as possible. Then I can have some free time." Zhuo Jing bowed his head in remorse, "I am incompetent." Ye Li waved her hands and smiled, "It's not that you are incompetent. It's difficult for anyone to take care of themselves in just two or three months. You have done very well." Zhuo Jing was speechless and glanced at Ye Li. They had followed the princess from the beginning, and it seemed that nothing could be difficult for the princess from the beginning. Compared with the princess, how could these grown men be called incompetent? Many times he couldn't help but wonder in his heart whether the princess was a natural genius or whether the Xu family really had taught her well.

"Your Highness, there is a young master named Han outside the palace who wants to see you." The guard outside the door came in and reported.

"Mr. Han?" Ye Li was startled, but quickly responded, "Han Mingxi? Please invite him in."

Soon, Han Mingxi had already stepped into the study. He was still wearing a gorgeous dark red gown, and his evil face had changed a little after not seeing him for a few months, with a hint of sharpness and determination of a superior. Ye Li still smiled evilly as usual, and said in a low and lingering voice, "Jun Wei... I missed you so much after not seeing you for a long time..." Ye Li looked at the handsome man in front of her and sighed softly, "Mingxi, why are you here?"

Han Mingxi walked into the study and smiled helplessly, "I heard that Jun Wei led the army to war as the Princess of Dingguo and defeated the King of Xiling Zhennan. Isn't that impressive? I should at least see the elegance of the Princess of Dingguo, right?" She stared at Ye Li with her slightly upturned peach blossom eyes, not disguising the anger in them. Knowing that he was concerned about her, Ye Li smiled and said, "What do you mean by being so impressive? I just had no choice. And... I was the one who made the King of Xiling Town look humiliated. The situation in the northwest has not been easy recently. If you had come a little later, I might have been the one who looked humiliated." Han Mingxi snorted and glanced at Zhuo Jing and others who seemed busy in the study but were actually eavesdropping, and said, "Where is your King Ding? Isn't he known as the God of War? What kind of ability is it to throw your wife into the battlefield to charge and break into the formation?"

"Clear..." Ye Li looked at him with a smile, "I know you care about my friend. In this situation, Xiu Yao can't do anything even if he is very powerful."

Han Mingxi sneered and turned his head away, ignoring her. However, when he heard Ye Li defending Mo Xiuyao, his handsome eyes dimmed slightly.

Ye Li was not blinded by Han Mingxi's sadness, but some things are destined and one should not dwell on them. If you keep on doing it, you will end up hurting others and yourself. Standing up, Ye Li said with a smile: "You came at the right time. Hongzhou is not bad now. Why don't you take a rest first and talk about anything tomorrow. By the way, Master Mingyue is also in the mansion now, you can go and see him." Han Mingxi was startled again when Han Mingyue was mentioned, and his expression was complicated and difficult to discern. Every time Han Mingxi thought of this brother who raised him since he was a child, he felt angry and helpless. The grace of raising and teaching cannot be resolved by saying goodbye. Han Mingxi's respect for his brother is definitely greater than that for his parents who passed away early. The reason why he was so strongly against Han Mingyue's attack on Ye Li was certainly because of his friendship with Ye Li, but more because he saw clearly that it was not worth it for his brother to betray him and even go against the Dingguo Palace for a woman like that, and it was even worse, it was a dead end. And now... the same reason why Han Mingxi came all the way to Hongzhou, in addition to because Ye Li was here, was because he had received the news that Han Mingyue had been arrested. Hearing Ye Li's words, he knew that Han Mingyue was not doing badly, and at the same time, he also understood that Ye Li's ability to let Han Mingyue go so easily was partly due to his own reasons, and his heart couldn't help but warm, "Jun Wei, thank you very much."

Ye Li smiled and said, "What are you thanking me for? Han Mingyue made a deal with Xiu Yao. Since Xiu Yao spared his life, what difference does it make whether he lives a better or worse life? You two brothers haven't seen each other for a long time, go and take a look."

Han Mingxi nodded and turned to leave the study.

In the small courtyard, Han Mingyue sat leisurely in the corridor, staring at the chrysanthemums in the courtyard that were about to wither and only had a few petals left. But his expression was not as relaxed as his sitting posture. His handsome eyebrows were slightly wrinkled, and from time to time he looked at a closed window not far away, and his handsome face was full of worry.

"Brother." Han Mingxi's voice came from the corner. Han Mingyue was stunned for a moment, turned around and looked at his brother who he hadn't seen for a long time, and couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Mingxi's Qinggong is getting better and better, I didn't even notice it." Han Mingyue looked at him, and after a long while, he slowly said, "Brother, I didn't use Qinggong. You didn't hear my footsteps." Following his gaze, although they had just entered Hongzhou City, Han Mingxi had already figured out the whole story of Han Mingyue being captured by Ye Li along the way, and naturally knew who was the person who could make his brother so worried about this matter. He frowned in disgust and said, "Brother, are you still stubborn and unwilling to understand?" Han Mingyue looked at him quietly, and after a long time, he chuckled and said, "If you can understand, how can you be confused? It is clear that you have grown up during this period of time."

Han Mingxi's face lit up, and he turned his head away uncomfortably, but he felt mixed emotions in his heart. He had been naughty and willful since he was a child, and he always saw his brother shaking his head helplessly at him. Now, he was a little overwhelmed when he suddenly heard his praise, and he was also very happy. But thinking of the price of growing up... Han Mingxi's life these days was not as comfortable and glorious as outsiders imagined. He had just taken over the Han family, and it was at a time when everyone in the world knew that Han Mingyue had defected to Xiling. Even with the support of Dingguo Palace, it took him a lot of energy and thought to stabilize the foundation of the Han family. And Dingguo Palace is full of talented people, so how could they easily obey a young boy who had just surrendered to Dingguo Palace? These days can be said to be the most fulfilling days Han Mingxi has experienced in the past twenty years.

Han Mingyue knew the suffering Han Mingxi had gone through, and although she felt guilty, she was also relieved that her brother had survived and shouldered the entire Han family's burden without being implicated by her. She patted Han Mingxi's shoulder and said softly, "Thank you for your hard work, but are you still blaming your big brother?" Han Mingxi's eyes warmed up, but he turned away stubbornly. After calming down, he turned around and stared at Han Mingyue and asked, "Jun Wei has already told me about your deal with Prince Ding. What are you going to do in the future, brother?" Han Mingyue smiled faintly and said, "I'm afraid there is no place for us in Da Chu and Xiling. When all this is over, I will take Zui Die to live in seclusion in Nanzhao." Han Mingyue looked at him steadily and asked, "Are you so sure that Su Zui Die will go with you? Brother, to be honest, your vision for choosing women is not as good as Prince Ding's."

Han Mingyue smiled and said, "If I had the same vision as Prince Ding, my life would be even more difficult now. So... Mingxi, stay away from Princess Ding if possible. Men are unreasonable when they get jealous." Han Mingxi was a little embarrassed when his elder brother revealed his thoughts. But then he thought that what his elder brother said was true. His elder brother has taken a fancy to Su Zuidie, and if he really wants her, he may have a way to get her. But a woman like Ye Li is... He glared at Han Mingyue who tried to change the subject and said, "I know my own business, but I'll give you a piece of advice. You and I both know what kind of woman Su Zuidie is. If you really want her to follow you peacefully, why not try my method."

Han Mingyue raised her eyebrows curiously and looked at him. Han Mingxi sneered and said with a malicious smile: "If you destroy her face, she will naturally follow you obediently! But brother, do you really love Su Zuidie or do you only love her face?"

Han Mingyue remained silent. Did he love Su Zuidie as a person or that face? He himself couldn't really tell. Love that person... After all these years he still didn't know that he didn't like that kind of personality or heart at all. Love that face? Indeed, Su Zuidie was very beautiful. But in this big world, it's not impossible to find one or two women who can compare with her. He only knew that year... in the peach blossom forest, when he first saw the stunning woman among the falling petals, he sank into a deep dream and never woke up... Looking at Han Mingyue who was still lost in thought, Han Mingxi sighed secretly. How could his brother, whom he was once so proud of, fall into the hands of a beautiful woman like Su Zuidie? Thinking of his elder brother's resolute departure in Guangling, thinking of his elder brother's loss of soul when Su Zuidie abandoned him, thinking of his current pauperism, Han Mingxi's slightly narrowed eyes overflowed with murderous intent. Han Mingyue frowned slightly, looked at Han Mingxi and said, "Mingxi, don't hurt her. I beg you..."

Han Mingxi looked at his brother's pleading face, and felt a wave of sadness in his heart. Young Master Mingyue was as charming and elegant as the bright moon, but now he was begging a notorious playboy for a woman. At this moment, Han Mingxi finally knew something that had already been decided. The world would never see the gentle and elegant Young Master Mingyue again.

"Brother, you really don't regret it?" Han Mingxi asked.

Han Mingyue smiled faintly and remained silent. Now... he could no longer regret it.

After a long while, Han Mingxi finally gave up. He nodded and turned around and said, "Okay, I understand. Take care of yourself, big brother. If you are killed by that woman one day, I will kill her and bury her with you."