Chapter 126

Jiashan had a happy event, so naturally he would not hide it from Emperor Zhanghe in the palace. When Zhan Yue returned to resign the next day and requested to go to the northwest, he also reported the matter.

Emperor Zhanghe bestowed him with rewards as usual and did not blame him. He also appointed Lu Sixian to the northwest.

Compared to the last time, Jiashan felt much more relaxed this time.

When I was pregnant with Xuan Ge'er, it was summer, and I couldn't eat much in a day. But this time it was different. I didn't have any morning sickness reaction, and I ate and drank normally, and I was also particularly greedy.

When Madam Pei and Gu Junyi came to visit Jiashan, they saw her like this and said with a smile: "The two babies are so different. She is probably a loving girl."

Jiashan and Zhanyue both wanted a girl. After hearing this, Jiashan smiled happily and said, "It would be great if it was a girl. It would be a perfect match for us."

Unlike Jiashan, Xuan Ge'er wanted a younger brother even more.

So he said in a slightly depressed tone: "No, it's not true. My mother is pregnant with a little brother."

Mrs. Pei saw him like this and asked jokingly, "Does Xuan-ge-er not like his sister?"

Xuan Ge'er is young and simple-minded. He can't quite accept the word "dislike" and thinks it's too much of a burden.

So Xuan Ge'er said hesitantly: "It's not that I don't like it...it's just..."

Xuan Ge'er was a little embarrassed, and said with a red face: "My sister can't play with the things that my father made for me, and Zhurong. If it were my sister, she might not be able to ride Zhurong. But if it were my brother, I could take him to ride together."

"My sister is too fragile and will get hurt." Xuan Ge'er added, not knowing what he was thinking about.

Mrs. Pei and Gu Junyi both clapped their hands and laughed when they heard this.

Jiashan also explained with a smile: "The last time my father summoned him, he rode his little red horse into the palace. Huaiqing was there, and he wanted to take Huaiqing with him because he was a child. But Concubine Zhuang was frightened to death and quickly asked the palace maid to take Huaiqing down, saying that it was for boys to play, and there was no way such a young girl would learn to draw a bow and ride a horse."

"It was probably that time that left the impression on Xuan that my daughter was delicate and frail."

Gu Junyi smiled and shook her head, then slowly walked to Xuan'er's side, squatted down and wiped his sweat. She said, "Have you ever seen all the flowers blooming in spring?"

Xuan Ge'er nodded and replied, "Of course I have seen it, it's very beautiful!"

Gu Junyi said: "Since flowers have a hundred different looks, let alone girls. Sister Huaiqing from the Lu family is delicate, but sister Azhao from my aunt's family likes horses very much."

"If my mother gave birth to a younger sister for Xuan'er, Xuan'er could teach her how to ride a horse. Since she is Xuan'er's younger sister, I think that whatever you like, she will also like."

Xuan Ge'er asked in confusion, "Really?"

Gu Junyi nodded: "Really."

The more Xuan Ge'er thought about it, the more he felt that Gu Junyi's words made sense.

Yes, she is his sister. If he likes something, his sister will definitely like it too!

So, Xuan Ge'er walked up to Jiashan and said excitedly: "If it's like what my aunt said, then I want both a brother and a sister. It would be great if mother could give birth to two."

After saying this, Xuan Ge'er said distressedly: "But, if my mother gave birth to two children, what will happen to Zhurong? It can't carry three people..."

Mrs. Pei and Gu Junyi immediately couldn't help laughing.

Even Jiashan covered his mouth and laughed, poked his forehead lightly and said, "You clever little thing."

The happy atmosphere in the princess's mansion lasted until Zhan Yue left the yamen. Zhan Yue had been very busy these days and had not come back for dinner for a long time. Most of the time, he had to make do with a meal at the governor's yamen.

But every time he returned home, Jiashan would still have someone serve him meals, and he would accompany him and eat less. The meals in the government office were boiled and salted, and after all, they were not as good as those at home.

While the two were having their meal, Jiashan had already coaxed Xuan'er to sleep.

Perhaps it was because he hadn't had a good rest for several days, Zhan Yue's face showed obvious signs of fatigue, and he only took a few sips.

Seeing Zhan Yue like this, Jiashan couldn't help but feel distressed, so he jokingly told him what Xuan Ge'er had said in the afternoon.

Zhan Yue smiled and said, "This cousin-in-law Gu is really extraordinary. Compared with the ordinary girls raised by scholars, she is indeed outstanding."

Even though Concubine Zhuang had become a noble concubine, she was still burdened by the "sage book" like "Rules for Women" and only intended to educate Huaiqing in an obedient manner.

Gu Junyi was taught at home since childhood, but he could still say "let a hundred flowers bloom".

It can be seen that he is not an ordinary person.

No wonder he could get along with Pei Yuantang.

Jiashan smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes. Xuan'er didn't really want a sister at first, but after listening to what cousin Gu said, he is now open to anyone who comes."

“It has solved a difficult problem for us.”

After getting pregnant with his second child, Jiashan was most worried about Xuan Ge'er's reaction. He had always been a tyrant in the mansion, and he was afraid that after having a younger brother or sister, Xuan Ge'er would not be able to act like a big brother for a while.

Seeing Xuan'er being so sensible today, Jiashan can finally be happy.

Seeing her rosy cheeks and smiling face, Zhan Yue couldn't help but hug her shoulders and kiss her on the face.

His kiss was different from the previous ones, which were light and gentle, and it revealed a deep attachment and tenderness.

Jiashan looked up at him in surprise.

Zhan Yue’s chin was thin, and he kissed her again without saying anything.

This time he went straight to the point and kissed Jiashan on the lips.

The man's aggressive aura instantly covered Jiashan's whole body. He seemed reluctant to leave the more he kissed her, like chasing the moon in the clouds, with the tip of a snake chasing her lips and tongue closely, supporting each other and pressing forward step by step.

Zhan Yue gave up his attack only when he kissed Jiashan so hard that he couldn't breathe.

Jiashan gasped slightly. She held his sleeve with one hand and touched her slightly swollen lips with the other. She blushed and said, "What happened?"

She had never experienced such a reckless kiss from him.

Zhan Yue lowered his head, stared at her face that looked like fresh snow, and said softly, "I'll send you to Changchun Temple to stay for a while, okay?"

Jiashan: "Changchun Temple?"

That was the Taoist temple where Princess Ruyang practiced. When Jiashan found an excuse to take Yuankang out of the palace for the first time, they went to Changchun Temple, and Zhan Yue was the one who escorted them.

Jiashan was such a smart and sensitive person that she quickly realized what was going on. Her eyes sparkled and she asked in a low voice, "Is something going to happen in the capital?"

Zhan Yue lowered his eyes: "The storm is coming."

These four words have said everything that cannot be expressed in words.

Jiashan understood in his heart, turned his head and looked at him, without saying anything more, just replied: "Okay, I will follow your arrangements."

Zhan Yue had mixed feelings. His princess, his wife, had always trusted him so much.

Zhan Yue gently placed his chin on Jia Shan's shoulder and said slowly, "The Princess's Mansion is too conspicuous, and you are pregnant. It will only add to the complexity. Going to Changchun Temple is the best choice."

After all, everyone knows how important Jiashan is to Zhan Yue and Zhao Youze.

"It's still hundreds of miles away from the capital. They can't afford to lose sight of the big picture." Zhan Yue said in a gentle voice.

Jiashan smiled and was in the mood to comfort him: "No need to say more, I understand. You are naturally doing this for the good of me and Xuan Ge'er."

Zhan Yue was silent for a while. When he spoke again, his throat was tight: "Wait for me there. When this is over, I will come and pick you up in person."

"I'll wait for you." Jiashan hugged him tightly.

She leaned close to his ear, her wet lips opening and closing: "You too, be sure to protect yourself."

"Nothing is more important than your safety." Jiashan's expression was gentle, his eyes clear and warm.

Zhan Yue stared into her dark eyes, blinked his eyelashes, and replied softly, "Okay."

That night, the two fell asleep in each other's arms, their tightly clasped hands never separating.

Jiashan and Xuan'er left the capital at the hour of Mao on the second day.

There was no deliberate attempt to hide the truth from anyone, but there was no grand ceremony either. The guards simply escorted a light carriage out of the princess's residence, out of the Changmen Gate, and headed towards the Changchun Temple.

Xuan Ge'er was forced to get up early and was the most unhappy one. Before leaving, he knew that he was going out of town to play, and he was still thinking about taking his father and Zhu Rong with him.

Jiashan coaxed him gently for half a minute, but Xuan Ge'er was still unhappy. Finally, Zhan Yue promised to take him out of Beijing to see the sea in the south in two months. Only then did Xuan Ge'er agree to leave obediently.

Jiashan was pregnant and had to leave Beijing. Zhan Yue certainly couldn't let her go on a business trip on the road, so he not only sent his closest guards to accompany her secretly, but also decorated the interior of the carriage with "extravagant luxury".

There were hot springs, big soft pillows, foreign blankets, the latest fruits... everything was available, and they were well served until they arrived at the gate of Changchun Temple.

Princess Ruyang had obviously received the news long ago and had already cleaned up the yard for them.

Jiashan was helped down from the carriage and greeted Princess Ruyang: "I am sorry to bother you again."

"My aunt is a person who lives outside the secular world, but she is always troubled by me and Yanqing. I am really ashamed."

Princess Ruyang tapped her nose, pretending to be angry, and said angrily: "If you say such polite words again, I will really send your mother back."

Jiashan smiled, led Xuan'er forward, and said, "Even if Aunt is willing to send me back, she will not be willing to send our Xuan'er back."

Princess Ruyang had only been to Xuan'er's third-day baptism banquet and the drawing-lots ceremony. More than two years had passed by then, and Xuan'er didn't even recognize her.

Jiashan taught him to address her as "This is my great-aunt."

Xuan Ge'er had a good sleep in the carriage, and with Zhan Yue's promise, his mood had improved. He saw that Princess Ruyang looked kind, so he said obediently, "Hello, great aunt."

"I'm Xuan Ge'er."

He imitated Jiashan's words: "We are here to bother you."

"Don't give up on us."

Xuan Ge'er has fair skin and a round and rosy face, but he looks like a little kid, very smart and cute.

Princess Ruyang loved him even more. She caressed the back of his full head lovingly and said, "It would be better if you come to bother me more often."

Princess Ruyang then went to call Jiashan, "Come in quickly, just stay here."

Changchun Temple is located at a relatively high altitude, which makes it easy to defend but difficult to attack. This is one of the reasons why Zhan Yue sent them here. It is also because of the high altitude that there are some beautiful scenery between the peaks in the morning and evening.

It was Xuan'er's first time back, and as a little kid, he was curious about the new things, so he didn't keep asking to go back home or visit his parents-in-law, which saved Jiashan from trouble.

That day, Jiashan was having dinner with Xuan Ge'er in the yard when they suddenly heard some rustling sounds coming from the yard next door.

Just as Jiashan was about to ask Dancui to go out and take a look, a young nun came to report: "Someone brought his family to play in the nearby mountains. Unexpectedly, the little boy couldn't stand the climate in the mountains and got a fever. The little boy looked less than three years old. There was no doctor nearby in this desolate mountain area, so the lay Buddhist took them in out of pity."

"They said they were only staying one night and then leaving."

"The layman asked me to come and inform the princess."

Jiashan frowned and looked at Xuan Ge'er beside him. He didn't say anything more, but made up his mind to go and find out who the visitor was later.