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Chapter 529 Parents arrive, Blackwood Country

Shen Zian and Su Zhi's son was named Shen Qing, nicknamed Lian Sheng. This name was given by Su Zhi, and it was a name that had been chosen long ago.

Before Su Zhi became pregnant with this child, she discovered that the seventh lotus in her spiritual spring had bloomed. She had also dreamed about it before that and thought it was a prenatal dream.

Su Zhi felt that her son was that lotus. Although people in later generations always regarded the white lotus as a bad word, in Su Zhi's heart, the white lotus was the most sacred flower. It had the purest color in the world and a refreshing fragrance. The straight stem reminded people of a gentleman who would rather stand firm than bend. She felt honored to have such a flower for her son.

Qing means that he hopes his son will be as pure as the lotus, rising above the mud without being stained. As for Liansheng, it is even more straightforward, because he came into being after the lotus blossomed, so of course he was called Liansheng.

Lian Sheng was loved by everyone since he was born. He was fair and tender, with big round, black, bright eyes and a chubby red mouth. He didn't like to cry and loved to laugh. His laugh was so sweet that people wanted to give him all the stars and the moon in the sky. He didn't even need to say anything, everyone would take the initiative to please him.

Shen Zi and Su Zhi loved their son even more, as this was what they had been hoping for. However, they did not ignore Yueyue because of their son. They always let her stay by their side to coax her brother and treated her better than before.

Yueyue was not worried. Her parents had said that they would not stop loving her because of her brother. She had been waiting for this brother for a long time. She greeted him every day when he was still in her mother's belly. She loved this brother very much. If he had not had teeth, she would have given him all her delicious food. But now she could only accompany him every day, touch his little hands and face, and talk to him.

The third day and hundredth day of the birth of Lian Sheng were very lively, and almost all the people in the village came to see him. He was a lovable child.

As soon as Lian Sheng was born, Shen Zian sent someone to send a letter to the capital.

The Mu family and the Ye family were very happy to know that Su Zhi had given birth to a son, and they sent many gifts. Finally, Mrs. Mu missed her daughter and grandson so much that she came after all.

Mu Yongnian also came, and with him came Xing'er. Xiaori was unable to come because of his special status.

Mu Yongnian's visit was not too high-profile, but not too low-profile either. He brought more than ten followers, several maids, and gifts, which filled five carriages.

As soon as the group entered the riverside village, they immediately attracted the attention of many people. When they saw Xing'er riding on a horse in Mu Yongnian's arms, many children shouted after recognizing him. Xing'er also waved at them. He did not dislike these country playmates because he returned to that noble home. Instead, he felt very friendly with them.

Everyone in Hebian Village knew that Su Zhi was the daughter of the Marquis. When Xing'er told them that these were her grandparents, they immediately knew that this was the Marquis. They were terrified and thought that this Marquis was much more powerful than the little Marquis. This was indeed a real big shot!

When they reached the east side of the river, looking at the Fuyuan in front of them, Mu Yongnian thought that his daughter seemed to be doing well, although his son told him that she was doing well. He would not feel at ease until he saw it with his own eyes. Now, as they walked along, they found that the village was paved with stone slabs. He thought that the village was not too poor. When he saw his daughter's home, he felt relieved.

Old Man Lan was still guarding the gate, and when he saw the Marquis coming, he was also very excited, and immediately asked Aunt Lan to report the news, and then invited people in.

It was already April, and the Fuyuan was a scene of spring flowers in full bloom. There was green grass and leaves everywhere, and all kinds of flowers were blooming. The fresh air was filled with a faint floral fragrance, which made people feel refreshed.

Those who were a little tired after a long journey felt refreshed once they entered Fuyuan. They thought that this was really a good place. Fuyuan really lived up to its name and it was indeed a blessed land.

Shen Zian and Su Zhiying came out, and the family was very happy to see each other.

At this time, Shen Zian and Su Zhi had already moved into the new house. After Su Zhi's decoration, it was not much worse than the Marquis' Mansion. Although it was not as luxurious as the Marquis' Mansion, it was very elegant and you couldn't tell that it was a farmer's residence.

The Mu family couple was really relieved that their daughter was doing well. Parents are like this. Even though they know their children are well taken care of and have enough money, they still worry about their children not doing well. That's why parents are so pitiful.

Su Zhi asked someone to bring the child over. When they saw Lian Sheng, Mu Yongnian and Madam Mu loved him so much that Mu Yongnian's smile softened. Su Zhi wanted to say that this was really a relationship between two generations apart. Madam Mu's eyes were red. Her daughter finally had a son, and she was finally relieved.

Mu Yongnian and Mrs. Mu stayed there, and every day they either accompanied their grandson or spent time with their daughter and son-in-law. They wandered around Fuyuan and the village, but found that the villagers were very awed of them, so they stopped going there and instead went to Daqingshan several times, returning with a full load every time.

Mu Yongnian really fell in love with this place. No wonder his daughter wanted to live here. He almost didn't want to go back to the capital. Moreover, there was a holy beast here. He looked at the strong holy beast and thought it was worthy of being the holy beast of Liang State. He had always thought that the white wolf was just a wolf with a different fur color. Now that he saw the white wolf, he really thought it was a holy beast.

"This place is really nice, with beautiful mountains and rivers, a pleasant climate, simple villagers, and the Holy Beast Spirit Pond. Your father and I don't want to leave. It's really nice to retire here."

Mu Yongnian was sitting by the pond at this time, drinking the fragrant tea made by his daughter, admiring the small lotus that had already emerged from the pond, with a gentle breeze blowing. His wife was accompanying him, and his daughter was teasing her grandson. This kind of family happiness made him feel warm from the bottom of his heart, and he really didn't want this atmosphere to disappear.

Su Zhi was holding a bell hoop in her hand, shaking it to tease Lian Sheng. Seeing his big eyes blinking, his little mouth blowing bubbles, and his voice "ah ah", she had a loving smile on her face. When she heard her father say this, she raised her head and saw that Mu Yongnian already had white hair. She thought it was time for her father to rest.

"In that case, Dad, you should stay here. Your daughter will support you and make delicious food for you every day. Mom, we can embroider and chat together every day."

Su Zhi thought how wonderful it would be. She liked this place and didn't like the capital city very much. After all, it was under the emperor's feet and she never knew when a disaster would happen. Even if she had the magical lotus in her hand, as the daughter of a marquis and the stepmother of Xiaori, she would still feel uncomfortable. It would be best if her parents could live here with her.

Madam Mu was moved when she heard her daughter say that. She had been in the capital long enough, and she was not a person who liked socializing. She liked to be with her daughter. It is said that serving the emperor is like serving a tiger, and her husband was the Minister of War, which was not a good job. In the eyes of others, he was an important official, but in her eyes, she felt that her husband was too tired, and it would be better for him to be a leisurely marquis.

Mu Yongnian looked at his wife's eager eyes, sighed in his heart, and said, "Madam, I'm sorry."

Mrs. Mu was a little disappointed, but she recovered quickly. Women always follow their husbands. Since her husband is in the capital, then let him stay there. She has lived there for many years and is used to it.

Su Zhi was also disappointed. Mu Yongnian said to his daughter, "Zhi'er, it's not that Daddy is reluctant to give up the official position in the capital, but now is not the time for Daddy to abdicate. The border has always been unstable, and there have been some unrest recently. How can I leave? A man should protect his home and country. If the war breaks out again, even if I can't wear armor and go to the battlefield, I will make plans and cannot let our Liang country be trampled by the iron hooves of the enemy country! When the world is peaceful, Daddy will definitely bring your mother to your place to live in old age."

Su Zhi was a little worried after hearing this. There were several small countries in the neighboring country, and one of them was as powerful as Liang State, called Hei Mu State. The opponent that could make Mu Yongnian look worried and ambitious must be Hei Mu State. This war was not a good thing. Once it happened, it would be a disaster for the people. They might even have to recruit soldiers. Who knows how many families would be separated and their families would be destroyed!

"Dad, is the Blackwood Country restless?"

"There is no unrest yet, but there are some signs." Mu Yongnian said that his daughter was very smart and lucky. Since she wanted to listen, he would tell her, "The king of Heimu is a wise king. Since he became the king three years ago, the two countries have always been peaceful. But recently, there has been unrest again."

"What's the reason for that?"

Su Zhi asked, if he was a wise ruler, why did he start a war? It would be great if there was no war, although she knew that this was not something she could stop, it was just a beautiful hope.

Mu Yongnian shook his head and said, "It's not clear yet, after all, there hasn't been any major action. I also want to know what King Kuroki is thinking. As far as I know, although he is a wise king who is good at both civil and military affairs, he doesn't like to fight. Now I don't know why he is like this."

Su Zhi said, "There must be a reason. Dad should find out the reason. Don't let a war start over a small matter. That would be really not worth it."

Su Zhi looked at Lian Sheng who was smiling and blowing bubbles. She didn't want her son to live in the war. She liked the peaceful life now, but she was powerless. Even if she had the Lingquan Fairy Lotus, she was just a peasant woman.

Mu Yongnian nodded. Although he was interested in military strategy and the like, he did not want to go to war. Especially when he saw his wife and children looking worried, he wanted to find out why the neighboring country was making moves again.

Mu Yongnian and Mrs. Mu stayed in Hebian Village for half a month and then left.

After Su Zhi sent her parents away, she was still a little worried about the shadow of the war. But soon, she was so busy with life that she forgot about all these things and became happy again.