After saying goodbye and returning to the palace, Yu Zhu finally felt happy that everything was settled. He fed Brother Xi at home every day, teased Xiao Xun, and occasionally the other way around.

There is also some strange news. First of all, I don’t know what happened at the northern border. When Cheng Xunggong rushed there without stopping, he had boosted his morale and deployed his defenses. Just when he was about to prepare for a bloody battle, the originally arrogant food-grabbing brigade suddenly

My peace has become much smoother, and I have never taken the initiative to cause trouble again.

Cheng Xunggong did not dare to be careless and sent troops to guard day and night, fearing some sneak attack.

You must know that the Mongolian soldiers are at their weakest in the spring. After a long and cold winter, they have not enough food and grass, so their horses are thin and their combat effectiveness is not strong. However, the strongest time is in the autumn, when the water and grass are rich.

, the horses were strong, and in order to grab food for the winter, the soldiers were all very motivated. The cavalry came and went like the wind, passing by with their iron hooves, leaving not a blade of grass behind.

Cheng Xunggong led the deputy commander-in-chief and staff generals to patrol around the camp to strengthen vigilance. He also sent people to find veterans who were familiar with the terrain to list all possible routes on the map and study them one by one.

After receiving the news in Beijing, a group of veteran generals studied for half a day but could not figure out the reason. However, they finally reached a conclusion: there must be a conspiracy.

But what conspiracy there is... remains to be discussed.

The second strange thing is that the princess of Zhuyi, once a day, will help her mother to walk around Qingfuyuan.

Normally, she and Yu Zhu talked about everyday things, but somehow, Yu Zhu could always sensitively feel that her topics always, intentionally or unintentionally, turned to the war in the north.

As if very concerned

Yuzhu didn't know much more than she did. Firstly, it was because Cheng Xunxun was often busy these days and came back late, and he was not very willing to talk about the war. Secondly, he didn't care much. He had just become a mother, so he was naturally preoccupied with it.

She placed it on the child, paying attention to his every move and cry. She watched every detail of Brother Xi's expression with great interest and could not bear to blink.

In this way, there was nothing to hide, so she just let her talk.

After asking about it for a few days, the princess of Zhuyi gradually stopped coming. She didn't know whether she was disappointed or had some idea. However, she strangely didn't give up and went to find her husband again.

…

"What, say it again." Yu Zhu was taking Brother Xi's small clothes and folding them slowly. When he heard the report from the silver chain, he was so shocked that he didn't even notice that the clothes had fallen off.

"Yes." Yin Lian looked nervous and said in a strained voice, "...the old man has locked up the madam."

"Have you figured out what happened? You were fine yesterday, so why did it suddenly happen like this?" Yu Zhu calmed down, but still felt a little unbelievable. The two of them are not young anymore, and they will not be together as a young couple.

Let's also enhance our feelings amidst the noise.

Yin Lian shook his head, "No one knows what happened. Lu Fu, who was the nearest, only saw Mrs. Mrs. go to the old man's study room. She didn't even take her mother with her. After entering, she sent away all the waiters.

I went out and talked with my husband for a while in the study... I could hear the sound of porcelain falling to the ground from a distance, and then my husband kicked the door with a livid face and said to send the wife back to her room.

, you are not allowed to come out if nothing happens."

Almost under house arrest.

Yuzhu frowned and thought for a while, but no matter how rich her imagination was, she still had no idea what Princess Zhuyi said that made her husband so angry.

As far as she knew, although the old man didn't have any loving feelings towards Princess Zhuyi like an old man and a young wife, he at least showed great respect for her. In addition, the princess was of royal blood anyway - with the old man's mind, even if Zhuyi

Princess Yi said in front of him that her heart was still towards her original husband, and even if she wanted to raise her face, he would not be so angry.

Mrs. Ji over there also got the news and hurriedly came over to ask her.

Yu Zhu didn't know what to do, so he asked Ji to go back first and pretended that he didn't know. When he waited for Cheng Xunxun to come back in the evening, he hurriedly told him.

Cheng Xunxun also looked surprised. He pondered for a moment and went out without even having time to change his clothes.

After a while, he came back with a frown on his face and said confusedly: "Father doesn't see me."

This is the first time - since he turned fourteen, the old man doesn't shy away from him when dealing with certain things.

There is really no way to know now... The maid brought hot water in, and Yu Zhu twisted the handkerchief with her own hands to help him wipe his face. He first asked him: "Are you hungry? Mother Ruan cooked noodles and brought you some.

Come up."

Cheng Xunxun nodded, took his clothes and went to the clean room to change, and then walked out feeling refreshed.

Noodle soup has been placed on the black lacquered hexagonal table with carved patterns. The noodles are yellow and shiny, and the milky white fish soup is fragrant. It is sprinkled with black fungus silk, yellow egg skin, and white bean sprouts. There are two cute little ones lying inside.

of quail eggs.

The mist rises thickly, exuding an alluring aroma.

There is a small round plate next to it, which contains hot eight-treasure yam cake.

He wasn't very hungry at first, but he couldn't bear the smell. Cheng Xunxun sat down, picked up his chopsticks and started eating.

The noodles are chewy, the soup is rich, salty and delicious, and most of the bowl of noodles is gone in no time.

Yuzhu sat next to her, took a piece of eight-treasure yam cake, and bit into it slowly. This is called eating with others. In other words, since she became a mother, she has increasingly felt that a wife's job is "**": eating with her and chatting with her.

And sleep with you...

When Cheng Xunxun finished the bowl of noodles, he looked up and saw Yu Zhu studying the eight-treasure yam cake in her hand that was originally square but had now been bitten into a plum blossom shape.

Couldn't help but chuckle.

Only then did Yu Zhu realize how embarrassed he was, and when he saw the pair of black eyes that looked very similar to his son's were full of smiles, he felt even more embarrassed. He threw the remaining cake into his mouth, and drank half a cup of tea.

Then he swallowed it.

Afraid of being laughed at again for not being a mother, Yu Zhu changed the topic and told him about the princess of Zhuyi coming to see her some time ago.

"...I thought it was nothing important and it wasn't a secret, so I told her to listen." Yu Zhu was still a little uneasy after thinking about it, and pulled Cheng Xunxun's sleeve and asked him: "Could it be related to this?

?”

If something really happened because of this, her crime would be huge.

"What does it have to do with you? Don't think too much." Cheng Xunxun said with a smile: "I will ask my father tomorrow when he has calmed down."

Then he looked around again and asked about Brother Xi: "Why don't you see the child?"

Seeing that he wanted to communicate with his son again, Yu Zhu hurriedly stopped him and said: "Goodbye, I finally coaxed him to sleep. I don't know what happened during the day today, but he was very happy. He kept his eyes open with the maid.

Let’s play.”

"Mother Ruan said that children need to sleep more to grow up faster." She grabbed the man's strong arm and said angrily: "Don't disturb him."

Cheng Xunxun smiled lowly, with a long-lost joy on his face, "It's up to you."

…

The waning moon is setting in the west, and the morning star has not yet set. In the inner room, huge and exquisite red rosewood hanging flowers and begonia flowers are surrounding the bed. A man and a woman are sleeping with their necks crossed. It may be a little hot, and the dark red Suzhou embroidery and gold

Jin was lifted halfway, and the man's body was slender and lean.

The chest is broad and thick, the muscles are tight and strong, evenly covered with a thin layer; the woman's body is petite and exquisite, curled up in the man's arms and sleeping soundly, her little face is pink, and her white and tender hands are resting on the man's muscular body.

On the waist, there is a faint smile on the corner of the mouth.

I don’t know what kind of sweet dream I am having.

…

When Yu Zhu woke up the next morning, he was empty again.

Hearing the commotion, Hua Ruo opened the curtain and came in. He smiled and said: "...The second master has gone out long ago. Please ask the slaves not to wake you up."

Yu Zhu nodded, got up from the bed and washed up.

Just after changing clothes and washing up, Ruan's mother came in from the outside with Brother Xi in her arms, followed by the wet nurse Zheng.

"Second Master went to see Brother Xi before breakfast. When he came out, he couldn't hide the smile in his eyes. I don't know how much he likes it." Mother Ruan smiled, looking down and seeing Brother Xi in her arms.

The baby's little mouth moved, knowing that he was hungry, so he quickly handed it over to the wet nurse behind him.

The woman in the kitchen quickly came in with food boxes, and pastries, side dishes, porridge and wontons were all placed on the black painted hexagonal table with carved patterns.

Mother Ruan pointed to a bowl and said: "...newly made bone-in abalone, made with cheese and cane sugar frosting. Boil, strain, strain, and beat... I have been busy for a long time. Let's see if it tastes good."

"

Yuzhu looked like snails, white and pink, very tempting to the appetite. I scooped a piece into my mouth, it melted in my mouth, filling my lungs and filling my heart. It was very delicious. I couldn't help but praise: "It's delicious, mom's craftsmanship."

Much better again.”

Brother Xi stared at him with dark jade-like eyes and watched eagerly. Seeing that Yu Zhu just buried his head and ignored him, he called out "Ahhhh" a few more times.

Yu Zhu then raised his head from the plate, looked at the little person in the wet nurse's arms, and said with a smile: "Xi'er wants to eat too? No, let's wait until you grow teeth."

After breakfast, Yu Zhu really had nothing to do now, because Princess Zhuyi was locked up by her husband, and she didn't even have to say hello in the morning. In the end, she had to hug Brother Xi and walk around.

The piano wire is being incense smoked, the charcoal fire in the furnace is just a little flame, the color is like liquid gold, millet jade, add ash on the charcoal, add a fire barrier on the ash, the incense on the fire barrier can burn for a long time, the fragrance is not strong but clear

Pleasant, not burnt, and full of delicious food.

"What kind of fragrance is this? It smells good." Yu Zhu sniffed it with a look of satisfaction on his face. When the weather is cold, he often closes the windows. Once incense is used, it is easy to make the air thick and turbid, so Yu Zhu

I've never liked it, but the fragrance is nice and not overpowering at all.

"It was dug out from the warehouse." Qinsi covered the lid of the incense burner and said with a smile: "It should have been given to me by Grandma Tan's family. You have never liked incense, so you kept it at the bottom of the box. These days, it has been

Yin, this slave smelled something smelly in this room, so she lit it for a while."
Chapter completed!