Mo Yan was stunned upon learning that Xiao Ruiyuan had taken a six-month leave to stay with her, accompanying her until childbirth, unable to comprehend what reason he could have used to persuade Emperor Huian to agree so readily.
Xiao Ruiyuan, not wishing to elaborate, briefly kissed the corner of his wife’s lips and half-seriously said, "Recently the border has been stable, and there are no major incidents at ho, The Emperor sympathizes with the difficulty of a husband having a child, so he granted this half-year leave."
"Hmm, it’s quite unbelievable, but finally you have ti to stay with , I’m really happy," Mo Yan said with a smile, hugging her husband’s waist, completely unaware that her husband had taken this opportunity to engage in a dangerous gamble with the most powerful man in Great Chu.
Fortunately, there was no winner or loser in this gamble, and both sides got what they wanted.
"Yes, for the next six months, I will be with you every day. If you get tired of staying at the villa, I will take you sowhere else for a change," he said.
Watching his wife’s smiling face softened Xiao Ruiyuan’s heart completely, feeling everything he had done was worth it.
He had no special thoughts about power; his original enlistnt was not to build a career or control the world’s military power. Even if he wouldn’t appear at the center of power for half a year, he was still Xiao Ruiyuan, the Great General of Great Chu, the Lord Wei Yuan, and he still had the ability to protect his wife and children, ensuring that no one would harm them.
Two days later, in the morning, Cui Qingrou arrived at the General Mansion with Xin Er and Shengsheng, while Liu Tinglan, keeping a bit of distance, also arrived with the dragon-phoenix twins. Under the protection of Xiao Ruiyuan and the guards of the General Mansion, the group discreetly left the city gates.
Considering the two pregnant won, the carriage traveled very slowly, resting three tis along the way, and only arrived at the southern villa after more than an hour.
The Zhao steward’s family had received the news early and waited dressed neatly outside the main entrance, respectfully welcoming Mo Yan and the others into the villa.
Compared to a year ago, there were no significant changes to the villa, but the courtyard was tidily kept, the flowers and trees were all ticulously pruned, looking vibrant and beautiful; the house was clean, the tables were dust-free, and the floors were even washed with water, clearly Zhao family had put a lot of effort into it.
Mo Yan was very pleased and rewarded the Zhao family with ten taels of silver. She was always generous to those who took their work seriously.
"Mother, Sister Lan, our courtyards are next to each other. If you are not comfortable or dissatisfied with anything, you must tell ," Mo Yan said after resting for a mont, taking her mother, sister, and close friend for a tour around the villa, so they could stroll around by themselves when they felt bored in the future.
"Yes, I know, my girl. You don’t have to worry. Just take good care of yourself!" Cui Qingrou laughed and responded, jokingly adding, "It’s very nice here. The mont I saw it, I didn’t want to leave."
This villa was larger than the entire Cui family’s property and even more scenic, with living quarters that were well-ventilated and sunny, and all new bedding and mosquito nets, making it hard to find fault even if one wanted to.
"Your daughter is in good health, and your grandson is sensible now, not making trouble," Mo Yan said with a laugh, touching her slightly protruding belly.
Looking at her daughter’s stomach and then her own, Cui Qingrou said with a sudden whimsy, "I found out I was pregnant at the sa ti as you, the timing is nearly the sa. Do you think these two children might be born on the sa day?"
Liu Tinglan, holding the dragon-phoenix twins, had her eyes light up. She stealthily glanced at Mo Yan’s belly, then at Cui Qingrou’s, and suddenly felt sorry for her yet-to-be-born goddaughter or godson, who would have to call soone their own age "uncle" or "auntie." But it couldn’t be helped; seniority must be respected!
Mo Yan, who had a laid-back attitude, laughed heartily, "That would be great. Whether it’s a daughter or son this ti, they will have to call the child in mother’s belly ’uncle.’ Ha-ha, I can already guess that mine will grumble at in the future for not giving them a higher rank in the family lineage."
Watching her daughter laugh uncontrollably, Cui Qingrou was speechless, "What kind of mother laughs at their child before they’re even born?"
Mo Yan patted her belly, still grinning, "It’s fine, it doesn’t know anyway, oh—"
"What’s wrong, what’s wrong, Yanyan, what’s happened to you?" Seeing her good friend clutch her stomach and hunch over, her brows furrowed, Liu Tinglan rushed forward and asked anxiously.
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