"Ah Meng, is it really true?" Chu Dieyi and Shao Mingyi both adored children, but... the couple had long abandoned hope. They hadn’t expected that now Yang Mengchen would say there was still a chance, so naturally, Chu Dieyi became both excited and apprehensive.
Yang Mengchen nodded: "In my previous life, I learned medical skills from several experts, and here I’ve been discussing medicine with Uncle Luo and others. I cured Aunty Xiao and the Eldest Princess, especially the Eldest Princess who had taken the Sterility Powder, which is a secret medicine. It’s more powerful than the Sterility Soup you took, and for a longer time too. Now, her twins are already over four years old."
"Thank you!" No amount of words could express Chu Dieyi’s gratitude.
Yang Mengchen took out a handkerchief to wipe the tears from Chu Dieyi’s face, smiling as she said: "We are good sisters, and in the future, our children will also be the best of brothers and sisters."
Chu Dieyi nodded vigorously in agreement.
"Ah Lan, there’s something I need to entrust to you," Yang Mengchen whispered a few words into Chu Dieyi’s ear.
"Not a problem," Chu Dieyi’s eyes sparkled with determination: "If the Emperor agrees to let us stay, we can start tomorrow. If he doesn’t, you arrange for the person to go to the border. Once qualified, I’ll send them back to you."
Yang Mengchen happily consented.
Long Xuanmo and Shao Mingyi entered, seeing their respective wives with slightly red and swollen eyes, their lashes seemingly misted with tears, they felt distressed and worried.
Quickly stepping forward, before Chu Dieyi could get up and retreat, Long Xuanmo waved his hand to dismiss her, taking her recently vacated seat, he anxiously asked his wife: "Ah Jiu, what happened? Why are you crying?" He caressed his wife’s eyes gently, his deep voice containing both tenderness and anger.
Naturally sensitive, Chu Dieyi instinctively went on the defensive upon seeing Long Xuanmo’s dark expression, nimbly dodging when she felt a powerful surge of inner strength coming her way. Despite this, she was still affected and had to retreat several steps, only stabilizing when Shao Mingyi caught her in time.
Upon carefully confirming that his wife was uninjured, Shao Mingyi relaxed, but then turned an angry gaze upon Long Xuanmo, his rugged face emanating a murderous aura.
He didn’t care about any Prince’s status—if someone dared to harm a hair on Dieyi’s head, he would make them pay, even at the cost of his own life.
Pulling on Shao Mingyi’s sleeve, Chu Dieyi whispered in his ear, causing Shao Mingyi to retract his murderous intent, though he remained discontent.
"Are you alright, Ah Lan?" Seeing Chu Dieyi smile and shake her head, Yang Mengchen withdrew her gaze and glared at Long Xuanmo disapprovingly: "Wende, Ah Lan is my best sister. We haven’t seen each other for many years, and upon our sudden reunion, it’s only natural to cry with joy. You’ve wronged my sister." freeweɓnovēl.coɱ
"If she made you cry, that’s not right!" Long Xuanmo stood his ground, puzzled internally as to how Ah Jiu knew Chu Dieyi but didn’t show it on the outside.
Yang Mengchen felt touched but also couldn’t help but laugh: "Wende..."
"Your brother-in-law cares so much for you, and your sister’s husband and I are very pleased. I’m fine too, Ah Meng, don’t blame your brother-in-law anymore," Chu Dieyi subtly signaled Yang Mengchen with her eyes, reminding her that Long Xuanmo, as a high-ranking Prince, should be treated with caution. Otherwise, taking things too far could have adverse effects.
Understanding the meaning in Chu Dieyi’s eyes, Yang Mengchen blinked gently to reassure her, then turned to Shao Mingyi: "Brother-in-law..."
"Your sister is right."
Ever since learning of Princess Chen’s selfless acts for the country and the people, Shao Mingyi had held her in high regard. Now, knowing she was his wife’s dearly missed sister, his respect naturally extended to her. His usually stern facade softened slightly, though he still found the so-called brother-in-law disagreeable, silently vowing a ’fitting repayment’ for daring to raise a hand against his wife.
Long Xuanmo shivered inexplicably, glancing through the window. It was Late Shen Hour, a time when the winter sun should still be warming the earth, yet he felt a chill. Could he have caught a cold? Without dwelling on it, he refocused his attention to see his wife and Shao Mingyi chatting and laughing, ignoring him, which instantly triggered his jealousy.
"Ah Jiu, let’s have the meal served," Long Xuanmo couldn’t wait for Shao Mingyi and his wife to leave, but he knew his own wife would be upset if he seemed too eager. Better to finish the meal quickly and send them on their way, so they wouldn’t compete for Ah Jiu’s attention.
Considering the time of day, Yang Mengchen instructed Hai Tang to serve the meal, then smiled at Chu Dieyi: "You and your husband should rest well tonight, and start the treatment over here tomorrow."
Chu Dieyi nodded happily.
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