The tone of his sentence carried a hint of warning.
Qingshan trembled in fright. As he raised his head to look at him, he saw Duan Lan speaking word by word, "I will give you another chance, confess honestly, or I won’t mind replacing a confidant."
Qingshan was instantly paled. He indeed had something hidden. He didn’t want to say it out of fear it would cause his young master’s feelings to fluctuate. The young master had finally managed to slowly move on from the past and was about to get married. He didn’t want him to be affected by the past again.
Qingyun, however, didn’t realize that even if he concealed such a matter, it would still allow Duan Lan to see the clues and suspect him.
Qingyun had no choice but to confess honestly and lowered his head deeply, "A few days ago, a scout from Yu State reported that Princess Pingyang is pregnant."
Duan Lan’s face changed dramatically. His formerly indifferent eyes turned icy in an instant, and he stood in place motionless.
Qingyun carefully took a look at his master and sighed silently. This hurdle was one their young master might never be able to cross in his lifetime.
Duan Lan’s icy demeanor was enough to make one shudder, but no one dared to say anything. Even Qingyun, who used to talk freely around Duan Lan since childhood, didn’t dare to say more at this moment.
Duan Lan immediately mounted his horse and rode away, leaving his whip behind.
Leaving a group of attendants helpless.
Out of helplessness, Qingyun said, "You all wait for the young master outside the palace. As soon as he comes out, bring him back to the mansion immediately. Tell him that the Madam and his father are still waiting."
On the way, Duan Lan raced past, causing a commotion wherever he went. Half of it was because his horse startled the crowd, and the other half was because his handsome face drew more than one glance. But he seemed not to see it all, with only Qingyun’s words echoing in his ears.
"Princess Pingyang is pregnant."
Duan Lan let out a bitter laugh, "Ha". Unbeknownst to them, they had become so distant already. A surge of resentment welled up in his eyes, this unwillingness, it had long been etched into his bones, how could he simply let it go?
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In a few days, it would be the end of the year. Xin He had been staying in her room for half a month. She hadn’t gone out for half a month while it was icy and snowy outside. Marquis Mu also didn’t want her to go outside. Even when she took a walk in the garden, she had to be accompanied by a bunch of maids and women.
Xin He felt bored, so Mu Houchu simply pushed away the things outside and stayed home with her. Mu Houchu would tell her some of the books he had read. His knowledge was really broad, not only limited to the Four Books and Five Classics, but also he had read a lot of strange and unusual books. He had also read about astronomy and geography. In order not to make his little wife feel homebound, the usually reticent Mu Houchu started talking non-stop all day long.
However, Xin He found it interesting to listen to, so she always looked forward to listening to him, including the military book and related matters of arranging troops and fighting wars.
For the first time, Xin He discovered that her majestic husband was actually a great talent who kept a low-profile.
"How can you stand to read these military books? I’ve heard that scholars aren’t usually very fond of such war matters." Xin He asked curiously.
At this moment, after listening to Mu Houchu’s stories for half a day, Xin He’s feeling of boredom had dissipated.
"Whether its the Four Books and Five Classics or military books, I’m not particularly fond of either." Mu Houchu replied casually.
However, his familiarity and research of these subjects was an unavoidable choice.
Xin He was stunned. She then turned to Mu Houchu and said, "You...."
Mu Houchu saw the hint of pity flashed in Xin He’s eyes and laughed lightly, "I made too many inevitable choices in my life. If you feel so heartbroken for me, I would be very pleased. How about I tell you one thing every day until you have your child? This way you will be busy being concerned about me and won’t complain about me always keeping you home."
Xin He glared at him lightly and said grumpily, "It seems I should bother less about you in the future!"
Mu Houchu smiled and gently hugged her waist, "Stop messing around and stay home. You’re not even two months pregnant yet. I have listened to the doctor that the first three months is the most critical period. If you’re careless, it’s easy to have an accident. It’s icy and snowy outside, it’s inevitable to get frozen if you go out. After your first three months, I will personally take you out for a walk."
If it were in the past, Xin He would have confronted Mu Houchu. But now, this man was acting like a loving father all day, being so gentle, he was about to melt. Even when he wanted to hug her waist, he was so delicate and his tone was so soft that he didn’t dare to be a bit harsher. Looking at him like this, Ji Xin He just couldn’t bring herself to flare up!
While they were talking, Shulan came in and said, "Master, Ling Feng is here."
Mu Houchu was now staying with Xin He at home and had pushed away all his other matters. Of course, not all matters could be completely pushed away. When there was an urgent matter, Ling Feng would be allowed to pass the message and let him decide.
So Xin He said, "You go to the study."
But Mu Houchu said, "No need, let him come in and say it."
If there was a real emergency, the scout would have personally rushed over, not through Ling Feng. Since it was reported to Ling Feng and then let him come over to convey or discuss, it wasn’t a big deal.
So Mu Houchu naturally didn’t care too much. To run to the study in the front courtyard for such trivial matters, would be boring for his little wife.
Instead, these little things would amuse her. It wouldn’t strain her mind, but might give her something interesting to do. It would stop her from feeling too bored at home.
"Yes." Shulan bowed and then exited.
Soon afterward, Ling Feng came in, his expression a bit hesitant, "Master, there is something important to report..."
Should we move to the study?
However, these words, Ling Feng naturally dared not say. He could only express it with a hesitating tone.
Mu Houchu said lightly, "Speak."
With an impatient tone.
Ling Feng looked at Ji Xinhe nervously and then said seriously, "The marriage between the Duan family and Le Yuanhou is imminent. I wonder if the master plans to make any gestures?"
Mu Houchu’s slightly lowered eyes quirked up, looking at Ling Feng with a more intimidating gaze, "Oh?"
The atmosphere instantly became more oppressive.
Ling Feng suppressed the internal roar: I said to go to the study! You insisted on me talking here! If the lady hears it, you still blame me!
Xin He was taken aback, "Is it the marriage between Duan Lan and Li Junyan?"
Xin He then remembered that the wedding date was said to be sometime in December. She almost forgot. That means it’s less than a month away?
"Exactly." Ling Feng surreptitiously glanced at his master’s expression.
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