Everyone's expression hardened. This must be the father of the Princess Consort of Yan. It's said that the Princess Consort of Yan has a bad relationship with the Bai family, and it seems that's true.
Bai Chuxiao smiled, thinking that the Bai family had already given them enough face, and they shouldn't even think about doing anything under her name anymore.
"Princess Consort of Yan, how could you treat the imperial envoys like this? Are you trying to start another war?" Marquis Chengen shouted angrily.
Bai Chuxiao rolled her eyes speechlessly. There was already a war going on, so how could there be any talk of starting it? Was Yu Fengyang's father really in the right mind? Who gave him the courage?
"Who gave you the audacity to question the Princess?" Chu Tianze said coldly.
"I naturally welcome him to the full moon banquet, but the Marquis of Chengen has repeatedly provoked me, so he can't be blamed. Drag him out!"
Soon, the Earl of Chengen was gagged and dragged away. Prince Duan quickly stood up and said, "Seventh Brother and Sister-in-law, calm down. Why bother with them..."
"I am very pleased that you have come, elder brother, but if you wish to plead for those two, there is no need to say so..."
Upon hearing this, Prince Duan's face stiffened, and Marquis Fan whispered, "Your Highness, please sit down first..."
With the two troublemakers gone, the main hall was filled with harmony...
They weren't really planning a full moon celebration. After staying a while longer, Chu Tianze and Bai Chuxiao took Chu Baozi back to the main courtyard.
"Go talk to the Prince of Huainan, I'll play with Baozi for a while!" Bai Chuxiao said with a smile.
Chu Tianze said softly, "Alright, the King of Huainan's visit this time may not be without the intention of continuing the truce. If the fighting continues, no one can withstand it. News of this has spread that the tribes outside the western border of Xiyue are also not very stable."
Bai Chuxiao held his hand, "Don't put so much pressure on yourself. The situation in the Northwest is already settled, so what's a couple more years? My idea is to secure the internal situation before dealing with external threats!"
Compared to the elite troops under Gu Songyue, the Chu Tianling imperial army was naturally easier to deal with. As fellow people of the Great Xia, the imperial army did not put up much resistance.
Chu Tianze kissed her forehead. "I know! Wait for me!"
Chu Tianze and Gu Songyue's early departure alerted Prince Duan to something unusual. However, as soon as he stood up, several members of the Murong family surrounded him, leaving him no choice but to give up.
After the banquet ended, Gu Songyue reappeared before everyone.
After the full moon banquet, the imperial court and the people from Gusongyue stayed in Yongzhou for a few more days before leaving. What they talked about in between is unknown.
After Yongzhou calmed down again, Bai Chuxiao and Chu Tianze finally had the time to deal with Bai Linan and the Earl of Chengen who had been detained.
Inside the dungeon of the Prince of Yan's mansion
"Xiao girl, are you really that heartless? I am your father..." Suddenly becoming a prisoner, Bai Linan was somewhat at a loss. He had never lived such a life in all these years.
Bai Chuxiao, standing through the door, suddenly smiled slightly and leaned closer, saying, "But I'm not your daughter..."
Fear flashed in Bai Linan's eyes. "What do you mean? If you're not my daughter, then who are you...?"
"Literally, I gave you a chance last time, but I didn't expect you to dare to come again. In that case, my connection with the Bai family ends here. You can stay here and rest assured, you won't die for now..."
Bai Chuxiao smiled gently and then left with her entourage.
After returning from Yongzhou, Gu Songyue did not launch any further attacks, but instead secretly returned to Xiyue. Clearly, something had happened within Xiyue as well, but the war between the Prince of Yan's residence and the imperial court did not stop.
Yu Fengyang, who had been missing for a long time, suddenly appeared with hundreds of thousands of troops from who-knows-where and launched a surprise attack on Pang Kun and Zhang Tuo, who were stationed in Cangzhou. Meanwhile, the army on the north bank of the Huai River in the south also moved in unison and swept through the enemy lines with unstoppable momentum...
A year has passed in the blink of an eye.
Although Chu Tianze and Bai Chuxiao did not personally go to the battlefield, the army of the Prince of Yan's mansion was already heading straight for the imperial city.
Inside the courtyard of the Prince Yan's Mansion in Yongzhou, the one-year-old baby is already able to walk unsteadily.
"Mother~"
The little boy picked up a leaf from the ground and handed it to Bai Chuxiao with a grin.
"Our Baozi is so smart!"
Bai Chuxiao graciously accepted it and praised it with a smile.
The adorable little girl, who was squatting on the ground, wasn't having it. She stepped forward, extended her hand, and said, "Godmother~"
Bai Chuxiao touched her head, "Our Huanhuan is the smartest!"
Seemingly recognizing the compliment, Murong Changhuan chuckled...
The two little rascals were playing together again very quickly.
A gentle smile appeared on Bai Chuxiao's face, but there was a hint of reluctance in her eyes.
"Xiaoxiao, are you going in person?"
"Yes, the army is almost at the foot of the capital. The prince must appear, and I must go with him. I haven't done anything for a long time because of Baozi..."
Kong Xihan nodded, "Okay, don't worry, I'll keep an eye on Baozi for you. With Huanhuan playing with him, he'll be fine!"
With Sister Xihan and Huanhuan around, my worries have lessened a bit.
Chu Tianze and Murong Xuan suddenly appeared at the entrance of the courtyard.
The two of them picked up each other's children and played with them for a while.
"Xihan, we're leaving tomorrow..." Murong Xuan said reluctantly, holding a heavy bag of steamed buns.
Kong Xi nodded with a smile, "I know, you can go without worry, I'll take care of the child!"
"Uncle~ Uncle!" The little boy tugged at Murong Xuan's eyebrows and stammered out a few words.
Chu Tianze raised an eyebrow, "This brat knows how to call me 'uncle' quite smoothly..."
Murong Xuan rolled his eyes. "Your Highness, your son doesn't call you his biological father. Shouldn't you reflect on that?"
Chu Tianze pursed his lips and smiled at the baby in his arms, "Huanhuan!"
"Godfather," Huanhuan called out with a smile. She was a few months older than Baozi and spoke more fluently.
Chu Tianze looked smugly at Murong Xuan, whose lips twitched at his childish competitive behavior…
Bai Chuxiao was exasperated. She took Huanhuan from Chu Tianze with a sour expression and said to Chu Tianze, "Your Highness, have you had enough fun? Go and comfort Baozi. Who knows how long you'll be gone? Don't come back, or Baozi won't recognize you anymore..."
Over the past year, Chu Tianze's mentality has become distorted. He treats Baozi like a toy, finding pleasure in making Baozi cry. As a result, no matter how Bai Chuxiao tries to teach him, Baozi refuses to call him "Dad".
"Chu Xiaobao, call me 'Dad'!" Chu Tianze said unhappily, pulling the steamed bun into his arms.
"Ah... Waaah," with just this one cry, the once majestic and imposing Prince Chu burst into tears, completely losing all composure.
Chu Tianze looked at Bai Chuxiao helplessly and said, "Xiaoxiao, you see, he really does have a problem with me!"
The group turned their heads away speechlessly. No wonder they were father and son; they were always trying to trip each other up.
The next morning, Bai Chuxiao gave Lanxiang and the other maids some more detailed instructions before finally sending Baozi to the Murong family. Baozi would stay with Huanhuan so that he wouldn't cry after they left.
After glancing at the little boy and girl, Chu Tianze, Bai Chuxiao, Murong Xuan, Xia Fan, and the others rode their horses to the front lines.
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