Chapter 179 Family Letter
Chunzhi's eyes were sore when she heard this, but she couldn't help laughing, "I am the Princess of Chang'an. Whoever dares to bully me will be humiliated by me."
Huo Zheng said, "I'm not in the capital, and I can't be with you all the time. I'm always a little worried."
Chunzhi said, "If you are really worried about me, then hurry up and put down the rebellion in Xizhou and return to the capital."
Huo Zheng raised his hand and gently stroked the corner of Chunzhi's eyes, "I'll do it as soon as possible."
Chunzhi's eyes welled up with tears. She raised her head to prevent the tears from falling, then turned around and pretended to be busy packing. "Okay, quickly see if there's anything else you need to take. The journey to Xizhou is long, don't forget anything."
Huo Zheng replied "OK" and walked outside to confirm with Butler Cheng about the people and things he wanted to take.
As they were talking, dusk fell.
Chunzhi adjusted her mood and packed all the medicine and clothes into a bag. When she walked out the door with the bag, Huo Zheng had just finished talking to Butler Cheng.
Huo Zheng turned around and took the bag from her hand, handed it to the servant beside him, and then the two of them walked to the side room to see Xiaoxing back.
Xiaoxing didn't know that his father was about to go on a long journey and was sleeping soundly.
Huo Zheng sat down beside the couch. Chunzhi whispered to the nurse and maid, "You two should leave first."
"Yes." The wet nurse and the maid responded in unison and retreated to the door.
For a moment, there were only three of them in the house.
Huo Zheng raised his hand and pulled Chunzhi to sit beside the couch. Then he touched Xiaoxinghui's cheek and said to him, "Daddy is going to Xizhou. You must listen to mother and don't make her angry. Do you understand?"
Xiaoxing was still asleep, so naturally she couldn't respond to him.
Huo Zheng was reluctant to leave his wife and children, but as he was about to set off, he could only say these few words.
After a while, the attendant outside the door came to report, "Your Majesty, everyone has arrived and can set off."
Huo Zheng looked at Xiao Xing's sleeping face, said "hmm" and stood up. Chunzhi stood up with him and said softly, "I'll see you off."
Huo Zheng originally wanted to say that there was no need to say anything, but when he met Chunzhi's gaze, the words on his lips turned into "Okay".
It was already completely dark outside, and lights were lit throughout the Chang'an Palace.
The light from the lamps cast heavy shadows on the trees and buildings. Chunzhi took out a cloak and put it on Huo Zheng, then walked him to the gate.
The attendants were already standing outside the door with their horses, waiting. Gu Yuanjia and the others had also arrived long ago, and they looked as if they were ready to set off immediately.
Chunzhi walked Huo Zheng to the door and watched him climb onto his horse. Standing in the wind, he raised his head and said, "Huo Zheng, go safely and return safely."
Huo Zheng smiled and replied, "Okay."
Then he reined in his horse, turned around, and shouted, "Let's go."
As soon as the voice fell, everyone jumped on their horses, whipped their horses and rode away, soon disappearing into the night.
Chunzhi stood in front of the door for a long time. The night wind blew towards her, making her skirt flutter and a cool feeling swept over her.
Huo Zheng and the others rode their horses at full speed, and even their shadows could no longer be seen.
There is only a bright moon hanging in the night sky, and no stars are visible.
Butler Cheng advised, "Princess, the prince and the others have gone far away. It's windy outside, be careful not to catch a cold. You should go back to your room and rest early."
"Let's all go."
Chunzhi told everyone to disperse, and as she walked in, she saw Yuzhu standing behind the door.
Yuzhu met Chunzhi and said quickly, "It's windy outside. Sister, don't stand outside in the wind. Come in quickly."
Chunzhi didn't ask Yuzhu what she was doing there, and walked in with her.
This night was the first time that Chunzhi did not sleep on the same bed with Huo Zheng after she married into the Chang'an Palace.
In the past, Huo Zheng would always come back no matter how busy he was or how late it was at night.
With one person missing from the couch, she couldn't fall asleep. When Xiaoxing woke up at night, she took the child to the main house.
Xiaoxing played for a long time and Chunzhi stayed with him all the time. She felt a little tired, but she was still a little bit sleepy.
The next day, when Chunzhi got up to wash up, she was shocked when she looked in the mirror. She had just had a sleepless night, but she looked so haggard that she had to put on makeup to cover it up.
Yuzhu saw this and ordered the kitchen to make some soup for Chunzhi to nourish her.
Chunzhi couldn't sleep at night, but she managed the palace in an orderly manner during the day.
Huo Zheng went to Xizhou, and she couldn't let him be busy with work and worry about his family at the same time.
Several days went by like this. Chunzhi would reach out to touch the outside of the bed as soon as she woke up every day. Only when she felt empty would she confirm that Huo Zheng was not there. Then she would take care of all the affairs inside and outside the mansion.
Madam Mu came to the Chang'an Palace to see Chunzhi and Xiaoxing back. She comforted her in a gentle voice, saying, "The Prince of Chang'an has always been highly valued by the Emperor. He has been to the Northern and Southern Provinces. This time he will go to the Western Province and will definitely resolve the rebellion. Come back soon."
Chunzhi knew that her mother wanted to reassure her, so the mother and daughter talked for a long time and stayed for dinner before returning home.
Two days later, Queen Wang sent someone to bring Chunzhi and Xiaoxing back to the palace.
Chunzhi came to Qiwu Palace several times, and gradually she was no longer as nervous as before.
Moreover, Huo Yanran was also there today. The moment Princess Thirteen saw her, she came forward and took Xiaoxing back, saying, "Come, come, let Auntie hold you."
Although Xiao Xinghui is still young, he has a strong love for beauty and likes to be close to good-looking people. As soon as Huo Yanran extends her hand, he will go over.
Chunzhi stepped forward and greeted Queen Wang, "Greetings, Mother."
"No need to be polite, just sit down." Queen Wang also wanted to carry Xiaoxing back, but Huo Yanran got there first, so she could only watch.
Seeing this, the female official nearby hurried forward and told Princess Thirteen how to hold the child. She soon succeeded in taking the child from the little princess, who had no experience in holding a child, and handed it to Queen Wang.
Queen Wang held her grandson in her arms, her tone softening for a long time. "My dear, do you miss your grandmother?"
Xiaoxing nodded and blinked, looking so lovable.
Queen Wang's heart softened. While holding the child, she told Chunzhi, "A memorial has been submitted from Xizhou, saying that Qilang has arrived safely and they are currently dispatching troops to suppress the rebels and rescue Huo Yan."
Queen Wang summoned Chunzhi to the palace today to tell her the news about Huo Zheng.
Upon hearing this, Chunzhi quickly said, "Thank you, mother, for telling me."
"What are you thanking me for?" Queen Wang had previously thought Chunzhi lacked etiquette, but now she felt she was overly polite. She said to her, "I am Qilang's mother, and also yours. Qilang has been away in Xizhou, and it's inconvenient for him to send letters. He has enclosed a letter from home in a memorial and sent it to the palace."
As Queen Wang spoke, she looked up and signaled the palace maid beside her to hand the letter sent by Huo Zheng to Chunzhi.
Haruji took it with both hands. There were six words written on the envelope: To my wife Haruji, personally.
This letter feels light in my hand, carrying the deep affection of someone thousands of miles away.
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