Chapter 282 It's better to roll up men and children than to roll up oneself.
The group gathered on the street, and Lao Liao led them across the river.
The carriages and horses were sold yesterday; the handcarts and other items cannot be taken.
Cooking on the ship was inconvenient, so we carried mostly dry food to travel light.
Yun Zhaoxue looked very well, which was noticeable even to those who hadn't seen her much.
Yang and the others also noticed that their previously pale complexions had become radiant and their blood and energy had improved.
Madam Yang held her hand and asked with concern, "Xue'er, are you feeling better? I was so worried about you these past few days. Your hands are much warmer than before."
"Much better, Mother, don't worry. The doctor has examined you and there's nothing serious."
"Yes, it's good that everything is alright. Mother is relieved."
Seeing that Yun Zhaoxue's complexion was rosy and her lips were also red, Song Mingyan said, "Third sister-in-law, your complexion has suddenly improved. Did you use lip rouge? Most lip rouges on the market contain cinnabar, so it's best to use them sparingly during pregnancy."
Xie Wanyun nodded in agreement, "Yes, Third Sister-in-law, you are already beautiful. Even without lip rouge, you are a fairy descended from heaven, stunningly beautiful. After you give birth to the child, I will personally make lip rouge for you to use."
Before she got married, she loved to tend to flowers and plants. When she saw the petals in the back garden falling to the ground and withering, she felt it was a pity, so she picked them before they withered and used them to make lip rouge.
Yun Zhaoxue covered her lips with her hand, her long eyelashes drooping slightly to conceal the fleeting embarrassment in her eyes.
After breakfast, the man held her on his lap and kissed her; her lips were almost peeling.
The redness and swelling stopped after applying the spiritual spring water; it only turned slightly red, like I had applied rouge.
"I didn't use any lip rouge. Today, A-Ce cooked my favorite breakfast himself, and the two children were happy too, bouncing around happily in my belly. That's all that makes me look good." As she spoke, she wiped her lips with a light blue handkerchief to show everyone that there was nothing there.
Madam Yang added, "In that case, Ce'er will be in charge of your meals from now on. You're still too thin. Eat more so the baby can absorb nutrients from you and gain some weight to look better."
She then said to her son, "Ce'er, you have a wife and children. You must be more diligent in the future and not be lazy. When you arrive in Lingnan, you must work hard to reclaim wasteland and cultivate the land to support your wife and children."
“Husband, Mother is right. You must work twice as hard to clear land and cultivate the land. If others cultivate five acres, you should cultivate ten acres.” Yun Zhaoxue took the man’s hand and solemnly patted the back of his hand, as if she were entrusting him with some important matter.
Instead of worrying about yourself, worry about men and children. If you're tired of worrying in your past life, you should take it easy and be lazy.
"Alright~ I'll do whatever you say, my wife." Xiao Xuance placed his other hand on the back of her hand, and seeing the cunning in her eyes, his deep phoenix eyes were filled with a hint of a smile.
"Don't call me 'wife' in public..."
In the Great Zhou Dynasty, it was common for men to call out "wife" in public without it seeming out of place.
And when he called her "wife" with that face and his deep, mellow voice, it made people feel weak all over.
During her pregnancy, her estrogen levels were unstable, and he even seduced her.
"Yes, my wife."
Yun Zhaoxue pulled her hand away and patted the back of his hand, her eyes full of reproach.
Suddenly, my sleeve was tugged.
Jun'er, Ming'er, and Xian'er surrounded her, staring curiously at her swollen belly. "Third Aunt, are your little brother and sister about to be born?"
"It'll be soon, she'll be born in two or three months."
Xian'er looked up at her, her grape-like dark eyes filled with a hint of heartache, "Third Aunt, it must be so hard to have such a big belly."
Yun Zhaoxue's heart was completely melted by her cuteness. She rubbed her little head and said, "Yes, it's very hard work. Xian'er knows how to care for her third aunt. She's such a cute and sensible baby. If my baby were as cute and sensible as you, then all the hard work over the past few months would be worth it."
If only they were twins, a boy and a girl, then we'd have both a son and a daughter.
Unfortunately, they were both boys.
Xiao Mingshu said, "Third sister-in-law, I know a lot of herbs. I've picked up a lot along the way. When we get to the city, I'll sell them for money. I also need to study harder so that I can become an apprentice at a medical clinic in the future and earn money to support your nephews."
"Third Sister-in-law, I've been diligently practicing my marksmanship lately, fishing in the water, hunting in the mountains, and clearing land with Third Brother to farm, so that everyone can have enough to eat and wear." Xiao Xuanwu raised his arm, showing off his arm muscles.
Yun Zhaoxue gave them a thumbs up and encouraged them, "Good! You are all great. With the whole family working together, we will make our lives better and better."
In a corner not far away, Li Yuying watched as Yun Zhaoxue was surrounded by her whole family, showering her with concern and care, and also had a handsome, tall husband.
She had just been disliked by her husband that morning, and jealousy spread like a vine from her heart to her whole body. Her nails dug deep into her palms, and her eyes blazed with almost insane jealousy, distorting her features.
Why should I?
What exactly is wrong with her?
Old Liao stood on high ground and scanned the exile procession, immediately recognizing which family was missing.
"Is everyone here? Who is in charge of those who haven't arrived yet? Send someone to urge them on."
Zhao Jiu discovered that Zhao Xuan's family hadn't arrived, so he went back to the inn to look for them. Upon his return, he reported back:
"Brother Liao, the Prince of Xuan said that the current Princess Consort is pregnant and unwell, and needs to rest in bed. The entourage will set off again tomorrow."
"Why didn't you say so earlier? Everyone has packed up and checked out of the house. Now we have to go back. If we keep going back and forth like this, my old bones will fall apart. Anyway, I'm not going back. I want to get to Lingnan as soon as possible, settle down, and find peace of mind."
"Me too, everything's packed, let's go..."
"I also want to set off as soon as possible."
Old Liao was even more anxious than the prisoners. When he heard them clamoring to leave, he surprisingly didn't stop them.
Once the atmosphere among the crowd had reached its peak, he said to the messenger brother who had brought the news, "There is no King Xuan or Queen Xuan in the exile procession, only escorts and prisoners. Send someone else to urge them on. If they are late, they will not be allowed to continue for another two incense sticks' time!"
The escort went to report the news again, and after about two incense sticks' worth of time, Zhao Xuan and the others finally came down with their belongings.
Yun Jiaoyue was weak, and the medicine to prevent miscarriage was ineffective. Two maids supported her.
Liu Yiyi and Su Wanwan were carrying large and small bags, which almost crushed their backs.
Old Liao glanced at them, said nothing, walked to the front of the line, and waved his hand, "Let's go!"
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