After Tang Zhaoyu and the eldest lady left the house, Tang Zhaoyu was in a daze and couldn't recover.
After returning home, she had a big fight with the eldest lady and wanted to smash the gold, silver and porcelain, but she knew that the mansion did not have the capital to do so, so she could only smash the tables, chairs and benches.
The maids and servants in the mansion kept complaining. The bench was broken, and they were the ones who had to fix it. The young lady was really, oh!
............
A few days later, it will be the autumn hunt.
Tang Wan was pregnant, so it was not appropriate for her to go.
But Qin Xuanzhi was afraid that she would be bored at home alone, so he thought of taking her along, to relieve her boredom and also to protect her from being framed by others.
He was worried about her staying alone in the capital.
In fact, he knew that it was because of his outstanding appearance that he attracted the attention of Princess Qinyang, which led to his wife being regarded as evil by Qinyang.
Appearance cannot be changed, and it is also his fault for not being careful enough. He knew what kind of person Princess Qinyang was. She would do everything she could to get whatever she liked, no matter if it was a person or an object.
If my identity hadn't been revealed that day...
In the past, he was controversial in the military camp because of his appearance. Some people called him a pretty boy who relied on his looks to get to the top. No matter how much talent he displayed or how big his ambitions were, they could not compare to a face that men envied and women envied.
That’s why I choose to hide my face and only talk about my achievements, not anything else.
He fought his way out of the battlefield on his own, and it had nothing to do with his appearance.
If he had a choice, he would rather live a more stable life without such an enviable appearance. He just wants to have a happy family and live a peaceful and stable life.
He looked sad as he recalled the sad things in the past.
Tang Wan seemed to notice his unhappiness and asked softly, "What's wrong with you, husband?"
"Nothing, just remembered some old things from the past, long gone."
"Husband, husband and wife are one. We share honor and disgrace. If you have anything that makes you unhappy, you can tell me."
Qin Xuanzhi suddenly blurted out, "Madam, what do you think of my appearance and character?"
"Of course it's excellent. You treat your subordinates with care and guidance, and you are extremely gentle to me. Moreover, you are recognized by the world as the best and most loyal minister."
"So, what about my appearance?"
"Although it's inevitable, I did find my husband incredibly handsome at first. However, after spending so much time with you, and your thoughtfulness and sympathy for my difficulties in getting pregnant, your looks, your strength, are your least notable."
Her brows softened and she spoke these words very seriously.
Qin Xuanzhi didn't say anything, but just held her tightly and didn't let go.
.............
The suburbs of the city where the autumn hunt was held were quite far from the capital, and it took a three-hour carriage ride to get there.
Tang Wan has been very sleepy these days.
Qin Xuanzhi laid thick cushions in the carriage to prevent her from bumping into things.
Tang Wan was small in stature, so she could sleep comfortably on the cushioned main seat.
Qin Xuanzhi looked at her sleeping face and couldn't help but lower his head and kiss her.
Her defenseless look always made him feel soft-hearted.
At noon, Tang Wan woke up in a daze because she was hungry.
Qin Xuanzhi took out warm porridge from the food box and fed it to her bit by bit.
"Are we almost there, husband?"
"There's only one stick of incense left, just bear with it."
Tang Wan's face turned pale. She became more sensitive to smells after becoming pregnant, and at the same time, she felt more uncomfortable riding in a carriage.
At this moment, my head is dizzy and I feel very uncomfortable.
Qin Xuanzhi handed her a sachet and said gently, "There are some orange peels and mint leaves in it. Take it, maybe it will make you feel better."
Tang Wan put the sachet under her nose and sniffed it. The refreshing fragrance quickly filled her nasal cavity, and the feeling of nausea was not so strong.
She looked at the crooked stitching on the purse. It was nothing fancy, just a plain purse, even a little ugly.
But Tang Wan knew who made this purse. Such an ugly one could not have been made by the embroiderer in the mansion. Any woman who had learned women's work would not embroider so poorly.
Tang Wan smiled and said, "Thank you, husband. I like it very much."
Qin Xuanzhi's ears turned red unconsciously, and he coughed lightly: "As long as you like it."
Tang Wan hung the purse at her waist and fiddled with it gently with her fingers: "I will wear it every day and never take it off."
Qin Xuanzhi's face flushed, and he stammered, "This, this is not necessary. This thing is simple and made temporarily. If I hang it on my body, I'm afraid it will cause others to laugh at me."
"If you like it, Madam, I'll ask the embroiderer to embroider a few better ones for you when I get back."
"I don't like those, I only like this."
Qin Xuanzhi looked at her teasing eyes and turned his head away unconsciously.
The corners of his lips curled up slightly.
Just as the couple was being affectionate with each other, a scream outside the carriage broke the silence.
"Help, help, Her Royal Highness the Princess has fallen into the water."
Tang Wan lifted the car curtain and saw a fiery red figure struggling in the river. That face was none other than Qin Yang, whom she had not seen for many days.
The little maidservant who was shouting for help seemed to have expected this and met her gaze directly: "That's General Qin's carriage, General Qin, help me!!"
"Please save our princess. She's not good at swimming. Please put aside your past grudges and save her! It's a cold autumn day. If this continues, the princess might not survive!"
The little maid cried loudly, and several women came out and cried out in surprise when they saw the scene, helping to call for help: "General Qin, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. Please don't watch the princess die because of the old grudges!"
Tang Wan frowned slightly. She felt uncomfortable listening to these words.
These words were equivalent to putting Qin Xuanzhi on the fire. If he was not rescued, it would mean that Qin Xuanzhi was stingy, ignorant of the overall situation, and was nitpicking with a woman.
Maybe later on, he would be severely reported by those officials, saying that he disregarded the lives of royal family members and despised imperial power.
If she rescued him, she knew that Qin Yang was not a good person at all and would definitely haunt Qin Xuanzhi like a water ghost.
Whether she gets married or not depends on the emperor's words.
Maybe she won’t be able to keep the baby in her belly by then.
After all, Princess Qinyang is selfish and jealous. If she marries Qin Xuanzhi, she may not even be able to keep her position as the main wife, let alone the child in her belly.
She would never let anyone hurt her child.
She was just thinking about how to refuse without losing face when Qin Xuanzhi said, "Cui Ming, go and rescue the princess."
"I obey your command."
Tang Wan's heart skipped a beat, and she turned around and looked at him in disbelief: "Do you know what you are doing?"
Qin Xuanzhi smiled at her soothingly: "I know."
"Then you still............."
"There are three thousand rivers, but I only drink from one. In this world, no one can compare to you. I don't want you to suffer any injustice."
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