Zheng Dinglian stared intently at her: "How did you find out about this?"
The news that the Crown Prince of Beidi Kingdom was about to personally lead an expedition only reached Western Wei yesterday; even Zheng Dinglian only learned of this news yesterday.
How did his wife find out about such a major secret?
Gu Qinlan gazed into his eyes and slowly said, "I'm not sure yet whether I should tell you how I got the information, but you can rest assured that this information did not come from anyone else."
The matter of rebirth was too bizarre, and she wasn't sure if Zheng Dinglian could accept it.
Moreover, she doesn't yet have the courage to be honest with him.
Zheng Dinglian gazed intently at her: "Yesterday, His Majesty received a secret report that the Crown Prince of Bei Di Kingdom is about to personally lead an expedition. Even the people of Bei Di Kingdom themselves don't know much about this news."
"Qinlan, I know you have a secret in your heart, and a very big one at that. Since you don't want to talk about it, I won't ask any more questions."
"But you must keep this secret and not let anyone know it, not even me. You should not reveal it to anyone easily."
Gu Qinlan stared at him blankly, not expecting his reaction to be so profound.
Instantly, a radiant smile bloomed on her face: "I haven't told anyone, but I long to confide in you and am eager to tell you. Because I have been hoping for your safe return."
She gently leaned down and placed a tender kiss on his lips. "Dinglian, let's welcome a new life together."
Zheng Dinglian's astonishment was evident in his eyes. He suddenly leaped, and their positions were reversed.
However, at the crucial moment, he paused.
He reached out and gently stroked her hair: "You've worked hard all day, and I can't bear to trouble you any further. As for the child, we can think about it after I return victorious. I long to be a part of every moment of our child's growth."
“I can’t share the hardships of pregnancy and childbirth with you, but at least I’m willing to go through it with you so that you don’t have to bear it alone.”
A surge of indescribable emotion welled up in Gu Qinlan's heart.
In the past, she always thought she didn't need such tender words.
However, when Zheng Dinglian confided in her in this way, she deeply felt the intoxicating charm of this emotion.
She finally understood why some women could fall so deeply in love with someone that they couldn't extricate themselves.
Because at this very moment, she too was caught in the same emotional vortex.
She gently stroked the corner of his eye: "Alright, then I will patiently wait for your return, and we will look forward to the birth of a new life together."
As the sun set and night fell, the two finally emerged from the room.
To be precise, it was Zheng Dinglian who carried Gu Qinlan out of the room and placed her directly in the hot spring.
Zheng Dinglian had some food delivered, and he personally served Gu Qinlan a bath and then fed her.
In reality, Zheng Dinglian was not good at taking care of others, but Gu Qinlan was very tolerant of him and had no complaints about his clumsiness.
This couple, who have been married for nearly a year, are even sweeter than newlyweds at this moment.
After bathing in the hot spring, Gu Qinlan's fatigue dissipated, and she pulled Zheng Dinglian aside to discuss the war in the northern frontier.
She shared with Zheng Dinglian many key pieces of information about the war that she had learned in her previous life.
Zheng Dinglian listened with exceptional focus, without the slightest doubt.
After the conversation ended, since it was still early, Gu Qinlan led Zheng Dinglian to talk about the beautiful scenery of northern Xinjiang.
The first letter she received included a painting of the northern frontier by Zheng Dinglian, a vast and magnificent landscape she had never seen before.
Zheng Dinglian was naturally willing to fulfill any wish of his wife, and he meticulously described the beautiful scenery of northern Xinjiang to her.
However, after playing around for most of the day, Gu Qinlan finally succumbed to exhaustion and drifted off to sleep.
Zheng Dinglian gently picked her up and placed her on the bed, then lay down beside her.
But he didn't want to go to sleep.
Because they were about to part ways and he didn't know when they would meet again, he just wanted to see her a little longer.
As night fell, one of them slept peacefully, while the other gazed quietly into the distance. Time slipped by unnoticed as the night deepened.
There was a gentle knock on the door, and a voice came from outside: "Your Highness, it's time to set off."
Zheng Dinglian gently kissed Gu Qinlan's forehead, then quickly got up, dressed, glanced back at her one last time, and resolutely opened the door to leave.
Once the footsteps outside the door disappeared, Gu Qinlan opened her eyes on the bed, tears silently soaking her pillow.
The night wind was cold. Gu Qinlan stood outside the gate of the manor, watching the distant firelight, tears streaming down her face like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.
Hongye comforted her with concern, "Madam, let's go back. Don't catch a cold."
She came with Zheng Dinglian's men, along with two other unfamiliar women dressed as maids.
These are a jade-like tourmaline and a jade-like kingfisher, both personally selected by the Crown Prince. They are exceptionally skilled in martial arts; henceforth, when the Lady travels, these two sisters and our servants will jointly shoulder the responsibility of ensuring her safety.
Upon hearing this, Gu Qinlan felt even heavier-hearted. Zheng Dinglian had indeed considered everything for her in a meticulous manner.
As the flickering torchlight gradually disappeared into the night, she wiped away her tears, turned around, and leaned against the dim light of the lantern on the gate to carefully examine Bixi and Cuiying.
The two sisters bowed simultaneously and said, "This servant greets Madam."
Seeing that they looked exactly alike, Gu Qinlan couldn't help but ask curiously, "Are you twin sisters?"
The two answered in unison, "Exactly."
Gu Qinlan felt slightly dizzy and asked in confusion, "Then, how can I distinguish between you?"
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