Marquis Mu Houchu turned his head to look at Ji Xinhe, who lightly glared at Ah Guai and said, "You talk too much."
When Ji Xinhe scolded her, Ah Guai wasn’t scared at all. Instead, she giggled and whispered into Marquis Mu Houchu’s ear, "Mother is shy."
Mu Houchu smiled and pinched her little nose, "You know she’s shy, and you still talk? Go in the room first."
Ah Guai immediately rolled off Marquis Mu Houchu like a little mudskipper and winked at Ji Xinhe before pattering into the room with her tiny feet.
Mu Houchu took two steps closer to Ji Xinhe and spoke softly, "I heard you missed me a lot?"
Ji Xinhe turned her head away and said, "I didn’t miss you."
Mu Houchu wrapped his arm around her and pulled her into his embrace, burying his head into her neck, "But I missed you very much. What should I do?"
Ji Xinhe mumbled, "How would I know?"
Mu Houchu could tell from her tone that his little wife was probably angry again.
He sighed lightly, "It’s my fault. I won’t leave you alone again in the future, alright?"
"Easy for you to say now, but I bet you’ll be the fastest one to have second thoughts when it comes to the crunch." Ji Xinhe didn’t believe him. He said the same thing six years ago, but when it came down to it, he wouldn’t let her follow him into danger.
Mu Houchu laughed softly, "There won’t be a next time. If there is, you can tie me up and drag me back with a rope, and do whatever you want with me."
Ji Xinhe glared at him and turned to head back into the room, "I don’t feel like dealing with you."
Mu Houchu held her wrist, not letting go, with a grin on his lips as if he had to walk with her into the room, "You may not want to deal with me, but that’s alright. I’ll come and cater to you."
Ji Xinhe was both amused and exasperated at this man’s increasingly thick-skinned attitude!
"Your Highness, we have prepared lunch for you. Please eat first." Xiaoyu respectfully informed them.
Ah Guai sat obediently on a small stool, swinging her little feet and giggling, "Dad, mom, let’s eat!"
Mu Houchu walked over and sat down beside Ah Guai, picking her up and placing her on his lap, "Alright, let’s eat."
Ji Xinhe laughed and pinched Ah Guai’s little face, "Ah Guai has always been optimistic. Even when you weren’t here, she could still eat two bowls of rice."
Mu Houchu pretended to scowl, "So, this means Ah Guai never missed her dad even for a moment?"
Ah Guai looked wronged and said, "How could that be? When dad is here, Ah Guai can eat three bowls of rice!"
All the servants in the room couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
Ji Xinhe gently touched Ah Guai’s head with a hint of worry, "Is this child eating too much? What if she grows up to be a little chubby?"
Mu Houchu smiled, "Even if Ah Guai becomes chubby, she’ll still be the prettiest chubby girl."
Ah Guai blinked her eyes, "Really?"
Ji Xinhe pinched her little face, "Don’t listen to your dad’s nonsense. Even the most beautiful chubby girl wouldn’t be that good-looking. In the future, you can eat up to two bowls of rice and no more."
Ah Guai’s face fell as she hugged Mu Houchu’s arm and whined, "Daddy..."
Mu Houchu laughed, "Behave and listen to your mother. Just have two bowls as she says."
Ah Guai cried with a sense of grievance, thinking that her dad was really too afraid of her mother!
Ji Xinhe gently touched Ah Guai’s face and chuckled, "Ah Guai is actually stronger than us in this regard. She always reassured me while you were away. This child is more optimistic."
Her Ah Guai was probably the most kind-hearted and optimistic little girl in the world.
Mu Houchu laughed lightly, "Indeed, our Ah Guai is a good child."
Ah Guai’s face beamed with satisfaction from her parents’ praise, and she lowered her head to eat her meal eagerly.
Ji Xinhe then asked, "So, what do you plan to do after coming back this time?"
Mu Houchu’s expression became a bit cold, and a chill slipped through as he said, "What else can I do? They owe me, and it’s time to pay."
Ji Xinhe gripped his hand, "No matter what your decision is, I’ll support you."
Mu Houchu smiled faintly, "Alright."
At that moment, Ling Feng hurried in and said, "Your Highness, soldiers and common people from Yu State have gathered outside the Royal Mansion."
Ji Xinhe’s eyes flickered, and she seemed to guess what was going on. She looked intently at Mu Houchu, "You should go."
However, Mu Houchu directly pulled her up and said, "Come with me."
"At such an important moment when the common people and the soldiers are granting authority to you, taking a woman with you might make others feel like you’re not taking it seriously." Ji Xinhe shook her head with a smile.
However, Mu Houchu insisted, "We both created the present situation in Yu State together. You should be there."
Having said that, Mu Houchu directly took Ji Xinhe with him and left the room.
At the grand entrance of the Royal Mansion, a bustling crowd almost emptied the streets. Whether it’s soldiers or commoners, they all clench their fists and shout loudly, "Support Prince Pingyang! Support Prince Pingyang! Defend Yu State forever!"
The mansion’s main gate opened with a bang; Marquis Mu Houchu led Ji Xinhe out and stood on the steps, overlooking the crowd with a stern yet determined gaze.
As Mu Houchu appeared, the shouts of the crowd grew even louder.
The royal court and Yu State were now irreconcilably divided. Everyone in Yu State knew they had been abandoned by the court. Now, their only way out was to find a new master; and Mu Houchu was undoubtedly the most suitable and irreplaceable option.
The call to support Prince Pingyang had resonated since half a month before his return. Today, once more, it was time to settle this matter as final.
Mu Houchu lifted his hand.
In an instant, the crowd’s loud shouts stopped. This man had an innate, powerful aura that inspired awe in others. When he stood in front of people, it seemed as if all their attention should rightfully converge on him, and a single gesture could shock them into submission.
Ji Xinhe stood beside him, admiring his resolute, handsome profile. The laughter in her eyes gradually spilled out. He was the man she loved, and as she stood by his side, she was willing to let go of all her sharp edges and be content to focus all attention on him. This was her love, and everything she was willing to give him, and as he became the focus of everyone’s gaze, she, like all the others, would adore him, support him, and give him the best of everything.
Marquis Mu Houchu spoke with a cold, calm voice, "I understand what you all are thinking. Today, the relationship between the court and Yu State has reached a point of no return. The court has joined forces with foreign enemies from Rouyi to attack Yu State. Fortunately, the Princess led the soldiers of Yu State in fierce resistance. I have returned safely today and received your support. So I will accept this responsibility, and from now on, Yu State and Da Qian will never be connected again!"
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