That night, after Zheng Ren returned home, Xue Zhi went into the house to talk with him.
After that, the two did not even go out for dinner.
This time, Xue Zhi no longer concealed the truth and told him about his origins in the Duke of Qing's Mansion, and even explained in detail what his ancestors did.
Zheng Ren had already guessed something before, but he was still shocked to hear about his noble status. Such a prominent family is enough to scare people. After knowing this clearly, he did not feel relieved, but became even more worried.
"Have you told Ah Xiu about the situation in your family?"
Xue Zhi shook his head. He had not yet figured out how to tell Zheng Xiu. Even Zheng Ren, who had experienced the world, had this reaction when he knew about it. He was afraid of scaring his little girl.
Zheng Ren said, "Well, you should talk to her nicely and don't scare her."
Xue Zhi said, "I will explain it to her before I return to Beijing. There is one more thing..." He paused, "I wonder if my father-in-law will agree to Ah Xiu returning to Beijing with me?"
Zheng Ren frowned and said nothing.
Xue Zhi's heart sank. He was probably disagreeing. Come to think of it, his marriage with Zheng Xiu was just a stopgap measure. Now that Zheng Xiu was to be taken away from him, and even to the capital, he naturally couldn't bear to do it.
I'm afraid this matter still needs long-term consideration. Fortunately, he was not in a hurry.
Xue Zhi thought about it over and over again, and didn't know how to tell Zheng Xiu about the situation at home.
Zheng Xiu was also distressed. On the one hand, she was naturally thinking about Xue Zhi, and on the other hand, she was worried about how to explain to Xue Shao.
The day Xue Zhi's sister-in-law came, she didn't talk to him, and he was already very disappointed. If he knew that his father wanted to go back first, I don't know how upset he would be...
That day, the two of them washed up early and went to bed. Lying on the kang, neither of them was sleepy in the dark.
"I..." "You..." They suddenly broke the silence at the same time.
"You go first." Xue Zhi said.
Zheng Xiu then said, "Have you thought about how to tell A Shao?"
Xue Zhi didn't know why she asked this, "I will be gone for at least one month, at most two months, and I will be back to pick him up soon." It's not like he has never been away before, but he was away for a longer time than usual. His son was at the Zheng family and was taken care of by the Zheng family, so he didn't think there was anything he needed to explain to him or worry about for him.
Zheng Xiu sighed and said, "How can this be different? Children are very delicate and sensitive. If you don't take him back with you, he will always think too much."
Xue Zhi pondered and said, "Then I will go back and talk to him. I also have something to tell you. My family...the situation is a little complicated."
Zheng Xiu listened quietly. Xue Zhi then explained the situation at home.
Zheng Xiu was speechless for a long time. Even though she was mentally prepared, she was still shocked by his prominent family background. He finally understood why Xue Zhi decided to go back first. These noble families seemed to be flourishing, but they were actually very complicated and responsible, and they were also affecting the situation in the capital. He had been away from home for so long that he probably didn't understand many situations.
Xue Zhi thought for a moment and continued to explain, "My ancestors were all military men, and they had conflicts with several noble families in Beijing. In the past, when I was not at home, and there was no one to support the family, they didn't dare to face the sharpness of the eldest sister-in-law, so they kept silent. If I go back, it will affect the whole body..."
Zheng Xiu nodded and said, "I know you have difficulties. Don't worry, I am at home and will take good care of A Shao. When you come back, I will make sure he is happy to go back to Beijing with you."
What about you?
Xue Zhi moved his lips, but still didn't ask.
He was afraid that Zheng Xiu would be as unwilling as Zheng Ren.
At the end of the month, Xue Shao followed Princess Guihe back to Beijing.
Princess Guihe never came to the Zheng family again, but on the day of her departure, she had the convoy stop at the gate of the Zheng family.
Zheng Xiu took the two children to see Xue Shao off to the car and watched him leave.
Although Xue Shao was still wearing the blue cloth shorts that he often wore at home, Zheng Xiu knew that from now on, Xue Zhi would no longer be the hunter who only knew how to work hard in her memory.
Xue Shao followed her without crying or making a fuss.
Zheng Xiu felt sorry for her and whispered, "Don't worry, your father will be back soon."
Xue Shao didn't say anything, but just nodded, tears already welling up in his eyes. He knew he shouldn't cry. His father and mother had explained to him that the situation at home in Beijing was complicated and there were some bad guys eyeing him. So his father had to go back to clear the obstacles and arrange everything before coming back to pick him up.
But for some reason, he couldn't help feeling sad.
"Okay, don't be sad." Zheng Yu put his arm around his shoulders. "Your father, my brother-in-law, is just going on a long trip and coming back soon! Don't cry. I'll tell Erbao later and he'll laugh at you."
Erbao himself was a tearful person, so who was he laughing at? Xue Shao thought so and sniffed hard.
"Okay, be happy." Zheng Xiu took one of them in each hand and walked into the house, trying to liven up the atmosphere. "Think about what you want to eat today, I'll make it for you."
"Fried pork chops!" the two children said in unison.
...Fried pork chops again, can't you try something different? Zheng Xiu was extremely troubled. She had eaten it so many times, why couldn't she get tired of it?
Zheng Xiu smiled helplessly and agreed, "Okay, fried pork chops, let's fry pork chops, Aunt Qian will go cut the meat later and feed you two little cats!"
The three of them talked and laughed, and soon put aside the sadness of parting.
Xue Zhi's departure did not seem to have any impact on the Zheng family.
Every day, Zheng Xiu still got up early and prepared breakfast. When everyone in the family got up, the family gathered together for breakfast. Zheng Ren and the two children went out, and the two elders stayed at home to bask in the sun and chat. Zheng Xiu and Aunt Qian did housework, and the day passed quickly.
If there was any difference, it was probably that after dark, Zheng Xiu felt that the house was cold and deserted.
No one would take the initiative to help her wipe her hair after she took a bath.
When she was quiet, she would also think that she hoped that the days would pass faster and faster, so that Xue Zhi could come back soon. But at the same time, she wanted the days to pass slower and slower, because she still hadn't figured out what she would do if Xue Zhi asked her to go with him... Perhaps, when he came back, it would be time for them to say goodbye.
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