"Xi'er, my mother was always worried that in the palace, you would be surrounded by wolves in front of you and tigers in the back, and you would be unable to withstand it. Now it's better. With this child by your side, no one can shake your status as queen."
Mrs. Chu was still a little excited. After hearing her son talk about it, her feelings were different from seeing her pregnant daughter with her own eyes.
Chu Yunxi knew that in her mother's heart, the palace was still the most cruel and merciless place. She was afraid that one day, Jun Lingyun would have a new love and forget about the old love.
But now, she is full of confidence in Jun Lingyun, and also full of confidence in herself.
They went through twists and turns before they came together in two lives, and they will definitely be each other's one and only.
"Mom, my daughter feels that being able to marry Ling Yun must be God's favor for her. My daughter is very grateful and contented. You don't have to worry about your daughter."
Mrs. Chu wiped the corners of her eyes and nodded. She waved the wet nurse to come closer and show Chu Yunxi her sister.
Chu Yunxi smiled and gently opened Xiao Wenyin's blanket, revealing her fair and soft little face.
Even though she was a little chubby, it was hard for her to conceal her exquisite facial features. Chu Yunxi couldn't help but stretch out his index finger and poke her face lightly.
"Sister, do you still recognize your sister?"
Her voice is soft and sweet.
Xiao Wenyin's eyes kept looking at Chu Yunxi, which made Chu Yunxi instantly happy.
"Mom, look, my sister remembers me."
Mrs. Chu laughed.
"What can such a young child remember? It's just something new."
However, she was happy from the bottom of her heart that her brothers and sisters in the Chu family could live in harmony and love each other.
It's not like other people's houses, where they can fight like crazy for just a little thing.
"Xi'er, are you lacking anything in the palace? You came in such a hurry that mother didn't have time to prepare anything. If you are lacking anything, just tell mother and she will bring it to you next time."
Chu Yunxi pulled Mrs. Chu to sit down.
"Don't worry, mother. Ling Yun has prepared everything for me, whatever I thought of or unexpected. My daughter will not lack anything."
Mrs. Chu looked at the brilliance in her daughter's eyes and made sure that she was not trying to be brave, and then she felt relieved.
He also told her some things she should pay attention to during pregnancy. Chu Yunxi listened to them one by one and nodded frequently.
A husband loves you and your family is united. What else can make people happier than this?
"Mom, I wonder how your husband is doing these days. Are you and Mrs. Song okay?"
When Sikong Yu was mentioned, Mrs. Chu smiled even more.
"Well, you, Mrs. Song, are currently actively recuperating and preparing to give you Mr. Sikong to continue the family line."
Chu Yunxi's eyes were bright, and she couldn't help but look forward to the scene of such a glorious figure like Mr. with a little tail following behind him.
"By the way, mother doesn't have to worry about father and eldest brother, they will be back soon."
Mrs. Chu had received the news from her son, and she felt comforted. Whenever her husband and son went off to war, she had to carry this heart with her every day and not dare to relax.
Now that we are well, our family is now in full swing, and there are also new members to be added to the family. This year, we will surely have a lively New Year's Eve.
The mother and daughter chatted for most of the day, until the sky was stained with a thin layer of blush, and Mrs. Chu left the palace.
She felt much more at ease and could concentrate on preparing for the wedding ceremony of her two sons.
After several discussions, the wedding date of the three newlyweds was finally set on November 28th.
Although it seemed a little rushed, the end of the year was approaching. After finishing their wedding, they had to start preparing for the New Year. So they all decided to do it as early as possible.
Jun Lingyun and Chu Yunxi also decided to announce the news that Chu Yunxi was pregnant with Liujia on their wedding day, and everyone would celebrate.
In the days that followed, everyone from the court to the common people was filled with joy.
According to convention, there will be no war at the end of the year. Even the Northern Barbarians will not take the initiative to send troops to provoke at the end of the year. If there is a war, it will be fought in the next spring.
Therefore, the end of the year is a rare time for many families to reunite.
The courtiers don't have to worry about food and other things, and can feel much more relaxed.
The busiest person is actually Chu Wenjin. He wants to collect the accounts of banks in various places so that he can know the difference and then make plans.
Of course, although the other people in the household department were not too busy, their hearts were in trouble.
"It's been six days, why doesn't Mr. Chu have an explanation?"
"Not only is there no explanation, but there is no trace of anyone. A person like this can still be the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. How can Liu Shangshu be conscientious and not absent from work for a day?"
Anyway, Chu Wenjin is not here, but Mr. Liu, the current Minister of Household Affairs, is here. It is obvious who should be complimented.
"Yeah yeah."
Everyone else followed suit.
The Minister of Hubu did not say anything to stop him. From what he heard, these officials were telling the truth.
He had already checked the accounts of the Household Department twice. However, the treasury was empty and he could only squeeze out fifty thousand taels of silver despite careful calculation.
Chu Wenjin still hasn't come up with a plan on how to raise funds.
Could it be that in the end this heavy responsibility fell back on him?
"Everyone is here, sir."
This casual sound caused the speaker to shut up and awkwardly salute Chu Wenjin with his fists raised.
"Shilang Chu is here. Why are you free today and why are you here at the Ministry of Household Affairs?"
This is a really good question. What should have been a daily visit has become an occasional one-day trip.
The other officials lowered their heads and snickered.
Chu Wenjin was young, and half of the officials in the Ministry of Household Affairs were old enough to be his father.
Chu Wenjin didn't stay in the household department for more than a few days. He was traveling around all day long and didn't have much contact with them.
Therefore, it is not surprising that few people in Hubu are truly convinced by him.
"It's true that I took the time to come here. After explaining to you adults, I have to do other things."
Not only did Chu Wenjin have no theory, he also agreed with the official's question in an upright manner.
That person was like a punch on cotton. Did Chu Wenjin think that absenteeism was something worthy of showing off?
"I almost forgot that Minister Chu is a relative of the emperor, so he doesn't have to be as conscientious as I am."
These words were even more sinister. Chu Wenjin thought, and it seemed like they were about to start a quarrel.
"What's your surname, sir?"
Chu Wenjin asked the question sincerely, but he had not acknowledged all the people in the Hubu department.
We can't let him waste his saliva on whom he might be wasting it on.
But the gentleman in question thought that Chu Wenjin was actively humiliating him.
He had been chatting with people for so long, but they still didn't know who he was and were too angry to speak.
Or the person next to him answered for him.
"This is Mr. Zhu. Also, the Minister of Hubu."
"Oh~" Chu Wenjin said in a long tone. The Ministry of Household Affairs has a minister and two ministers. It turns out that this person is on the same level as him. No wonder he dares to speak like this.
"Nice to meet you, nice to meet you."
Mr. Zhu's face was red and white. He had served in the Ministry of Household Affairs for more than ten years, and had been serving as minister for five years.
Now to be treated like a nameless person by a junior is really humiliating!