Early the next morning, Eleven Niang and Xu Lingyi were having breakfast when Deng Hua hurriedly walked in: Mr. Marquis, General Gong has just received the letter.

Xu Lingyi hurriedly took it and took a look, with a bitter look on his face: Yan Duo was found near Yulin the morning before yesterday. He had ordered Ouyang Ming to lead 10,000 troops to Yulin, and Brother Jin accompanied him as a fellow acquaintance.

, no need to go

The further west you go, the closer you are to the grassland, and the farther away you are, the greater the chance that Duoyan will leave smoothly. If you don't pursue the pursuit, you may not have a chance.

They wanted to stop Brother Jin, but it was still a step too late

Eleven Niang let out a long sigh: People make plans, and God makes things happen. I hope Brother Jin can understand his situation and cooperate well with Ouyang Ming. With Ouyang Ming in front, everyone will pay less attention to him.

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Compared with the emperor's high-profile protection of Ouyang Ming, Brother Jin is more low-key.

Xu Lingyi thought the same, and he showed admiration: After dinner, I will go to Wang Li's place. It is more convenient for them to handle these things. Eleven Niang nodded, always paying attention to the news in Yulin.

On the second day of June, Ouyang Ming and his party caught up with Yan Duo in Qinhe, not far from Yulin. Just when Ouyang Ming thought Yan Duo was within reach, more than 20,000 Tatar cavalry suddenly poured out. Xu Lingyi pinched

The knuckles holding the letter turned white: 20,000 Tatars. In other words, those Tatars who fled from Datong did not return to the grassland at all, but hid near Datong to wait for the opportunity.

The person who came to report the news to Xu Lingyi was Hu San, a personal attendant of Gong Dongning. He was twenty-seven or eighty years old. He was very calm and won Gong Dongning's trust. Xu Lingyi's gaze made him breathless and he nodded with difficulty.

I didn't dare to look at Xu Lingyi's expression.

How is the situation now? Xu Lingyi asked Hu San.

Hu San considered it and said: Mr. Ouyang wiped out eight thousand enemies. He was seriously injured and is now unconscious. His voice was low but clear and coherent. Mr. Xu chased after him with three thousand troops guarded by Yulin. Speaking of this, Gong Dongning was leaving.

The livid face suddenly appeared in Mingsan's mind, and Gong Dongning's hoarse voice also sounded in his ears. Marquis Pingyong showed kindness to me and gave me his favorite son. Not only did I not take care of him

Good boy, I lost that kid to nong. If I hadn’t still had the military order, I would have gone to Yanjing to personally apologize to Mr.

Your Excellency said, I will give him the seal of command, and then I will go and accomplice him. At that time, whether he is beaten or scolded, it will all be dealt with by Mr. Xu, and he will not give up at all. He couldn't help but shuddered, and said hurriedly, Mr. Hou, our master sent

He picked up General Li Shen, who was most capable of conquering and fighting, and pursued him with the best cavalry in the army.

I believe the good news came within a few days.

Before he could finish his words, Xu Lingyi waved his hand gently towards him: Although he was ambushed by the Tatars, he was defeated in the end. Only by catching Yan Duo could he atone for his sins. Even if he chased him,

He probably won't come back with you either.

Hu San looked up at Xu Lingyi in surprise.

Xu Lingyi's face was expressionless, but a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes.

Hu San thought of the anecdotes about Xu Lingyi's resoluteness and determination that were circulated in the military camp. He felt very uncomfortable. Although he knew he was overstepping his bounds, he still couldn't help but said: Mr. Marquis, no, General Li is not only good at fighting, but also good at speaking. He will definitely be able to do it.

I persuade Mr. Xu to return. Otherwise, our adults will not let General Li Shen go. Our adults also said that the general leading the army this time is Mr. Ouyang, and Mr. Xu is just a colleague. Even if he is wrong,

It's also Mr. Ouyang's fault. Mr. Xu will stay dormant with our adults for a few years, and wait for there to be some movement in the northwest before going to compete with them. He will find this place and leave. If it is normal,

, Xu Lingyi would definitely not say anything to someone like Hu San. But today, something that Nineteen was sure about changed midway. When he goes back later, how will he face the earnest-looking Eleven? He thought for a moment.

loose.

You don’t know, brother Jin is a strong boy. He muttered that as long as there is a glimmer of hope, he will not give up. What’s more, your family also sent General Li Shen to lead all the cavalry in the army. He will do it no matter what.

I won't go back either

Hu Sanbu fell silent.

Being by Gong Dongning's side, he had a more or less understanding of Brother Jin's temperament.

Well, you have traveled day and night, and you have worked hard all the way. Go down and rest." Xu Lingyi waved his hand and ended the conversation.

Hu San saluted respectfully and stepped back quietly.

Xu Lingyi sat on the big kang near the window of the study, staring blankly at the green duckweed growing in the glazed vat on the window sill. It wasn't until the sky darkened that he took a long breath and put the letter on the window sill.

He got up from the box on the side and got off the kang. After taking only two steps, he turned back, put the box containing the letter in the most inconspicuous small compartment in the lower right corner of the book shelf, and returned to the main room.

Different from the loneliness of the past few days, today the main house is brightly lit, the maid, daughter-in-law and mother-in-law are walking briskly, the bright red lanterns are shining, and their eyes and eyebrows are full of joy.

Xu Lingyi was stunned.

He had already greeted him with a smile: "Master, please come in quickly. Madam has been waiting for a long time."

Xu Lingyi's heart tightened.

Does Eleven Niang know something?

The thought flashed past, and I felt that I was a little overwhelmed.

If Eleven Niang knew about Brother Jin, how could there be a sense of celebration everywhere in the house?

In thought, he nodded lightly towards Hanxiao and strode into the inner room.

Eleven Niang was leaning on the pillow on the big bed near the window, and was talking to Hu Huo with a gentle face. When she heard the noise, she turned her head, with a bit of confusion between her brows: The Marquis is back, Hu Hui hurriedly got up and said:

Xu Lingyi saluted and called Lengxiang to come in and help Xu Lingyi change clothes.

Eleven Niang lay on the bed and didn't move.

Xu Lingyi was stunned for a moment, walked over and sat beside the bed: What's wrong? Do you feel uncomfortable somewhere?

It’s not that Eleven Niang’s face was flushed and her expression was a little unnatural. I was fine and said, “Master Hou, go change quickly. I’ll let the maids serve the meal.”

From the corner of Xu Lingyi's mouth, he caught a glimpse of Amber pouting and smiling.

What's going on? Xu Lingyi looked at Amber suspiciously.

Hu Bo glanced at Eleven Niang, half-crouched down with a smile and performed the blessing ceremony: Congratulations, Mr. Marquis, Congratulations, Mr. Marquis, Madam has just received a happy diagnosis.

Happy

Xu Lingyi was stunned for a long time before she realized: Really, really, her voice was a little panicked.

Brother Jin was already in his teens and he had given up long ago. Unexpectedly, he felt like he had regained something, which made him feel even more happy.

Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere? He couldn't help but touch her belly with his hand, asking if there was anything she wanted to eat.

Xu Lingyi thought of the discomfort she felt when Brother Huaijin was a child, and her tone was a little worried.

The eleventh mother's face was very red. If Hu Hu hadn't reminded me, I wouldn't have thought about it. I had touched Brother Jin's heart a few days ago. When she thought of this, her expression straightened.

By the way, is there any news? Counting the days, there should be a letter coming from Yulin.

I haven't received any news yet. As soon as I get news, I'll tell you. Xu Lingyi tried his best to make his voice as soothing and calm as usual. You really didn't feel uncomfortable anywhere. He changed the topic and put his hand on Eleven Niang's

The belly was gently caressed, and the voice on the mother's side was very soft, you know.

Amber looked at the people who were busy serving in the room and winked, then filed away.

I don’t even know how to tell my mother that Brother Zhuang is running around all over the place even before the eleventh mother has drooped her eyelids.

Xu Lingyi smiled and held Eleven Niang in her arms: What's so embarrassing about this? What's more, the uncle is younger than the nephew. This shows that our family is prosperous.

Hearing him say that his uncle was younger than his nephew, Eleven Niang said: Maybe it's a daughter. The last time I was pregnant with brother Jin, I didn't feel well for a day, but I didn't even know I was pregnant with this one.

My daughter is so good. Xu Lingyi doesn’t care that her daughter is my mother’s little beech jacket. It’s so considerate to have a daughter. I think so too. Eleven Niang’s tone is full of longing. It must be God who thinks Brother Jin is too naughty and wants to make it up to me.

Obedient, Xu Lingyi laughed, feeling chilled in his heart.

Brother Jin went into the grassland to chase Duoyan, and his whereabouts were unknown. The child he had been looking forward to for so many years didn't come early or late, but Eleven Niang was pregnant at this time. Could it be that God took pity on their empty knees and came to compensate them?

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My heart ached like a knife when I thought about it. But I didn’t dare to show it at all in front of Eleven Niang, and even talked to her with a smile: Be careful, brother knows, he will ask us to question him when the time comes. He never felt it

I have been stubborn

Thinking of her son's frowning look, Shi Yi Niang laughed and said worriedly: "Tell me, if Brother Jin knew that he was about to have a younger brother or younger sister, wouldn't he be a little disappointed?"

Why did he feel lost? Xu Lingjin wondered. He just had a brother or sister, and he had a supportive person, so how could he feel lost?

Brother Jin has always been doted on. If she has a brother or sister, her energy will definitely be dispersed and she will pay less attention to him. However, Xu Lingyi's words also make sense. In this world, more children mean more blessings, maybe

Brother Jin will be very happy to know

"Should we write a letter to Brother Jin?" Eleven Niang said with a smile, so that he wouldn't be surprised when he gets home.

I'll write it tomorrow. Xu Lingyi said nothing. Today he will eat first, then go to pay his respects to his mother and burn incense to his ancestors.

Eleven Niang nodded, but she was thinking about how to tell Brother Jin about this if he came back.

Within a few days, everyone knew that Eleven Niang was pregnant.

Mrs. Lin, Mrs. Huang San and Mrs. Zhou all came to see her. The Eleventh Mother was indispensable to entertain her with food and wine. There were many people coming and going in the family, and it was a lively few days.

Eleven Niang became suspicious.
Chapter completed!