Gu Beiyue replied to Xiao Ying in a low voice, "Yeah."
Little Shadow became curious, and looked back and forth between his father and mother. The more he looked, the more confused he became, and the more he waited, the more disturbed he became.
He has never understood why his mother lived with him in Ningzhou, and why his father hasn't come back once in three years.
Even during Chinese New Year, Dad didn't come, only mother accompanied him to set off fireworks in the snow.
Mother said that Daddy was busy with big and big things, and he would come back when he was done. However, he still couldn't figure it out, the emperor must be busy with his father, he heard from Aunt Shaoyao that the emperor brought the empress, the prince and the little princess to the south to spend the winter in Jiangnan Plum Garden.
He had always suspected that his father and mother had quarreled, but now that he looked at it like this, he became even more suspicious.
Little Shadow thought for a while, then quickly leaned into his father's ear, and said seriously, "Daddy, don't quarrel with mother, mother is a woman, let her go."
Only then did Gu Beiyue realize that Little Shadow had discovered something was wrong between him and Qin Min.
He hastily said, "Ma'am, I have been away for three years, and I have wronged you and the child."
Qin Min also regained his composure, and said calmly, "My husband is working hard on state affairs, and my concubine can't help you, and I can't share my husband's worries, how dare you blame me?"
The two said this to each other, and fell into silence again.
Little Shadow felt more and more that something was wrong, and he became more and more sure that the two were arguing. He looked at them, thought for a long time, and then leaned into his father's ear, "Daddy, you can hug mother, it's okay to hug you." .”
When he loses his temper occasionally, as long as his mother hugs him, he doesn't need to say anything, and he won't be angry, depressed or sad.
He thought, mother must be like this too.
Gu Beiyue was about to speak, but who knew, Qin Min suddenly walked forward, and embraced Gu Beiyue with his big arms, and at the same time embraced Little Shadow.
She said, "I can't help my husband, I can only... miss you, and hope you are safe and healthy day and night."
Gu Beiyue clearly froze. This should be the second time in her life that she was hugged by a woman, and the first time was also in Ningzhou, also by Qin Min.
I don't know if Little Shadow felt it? Just like the first time, Qin Min clearly noticed Gu Beiyue's stiffness.
A hint of anger flashed across her eyes, and she pinched Gu Beiyue's back fiercely.
Make him stiff!
Let him be in a daze!
It was agreed to lie to Xiao Ying for the rest of his life, and this is the first time we meet, he is almost in a trap.
If her little shadow is frightened, she will never end with him!
Qin Min's attack was really ruthless, Gu Beiyue woke up from the pain, and knew what Qin Min meant.
He finally stretched out his hand, embraced her, and hugged her tightly, "As a husband, I also miss you and the child."
Qin Min buried his head on the little shadow's shoulder, Gu Beiyue lowered his head, resting his smooth chin on the little shadow's head. The little shadow was sandwiched between them, hugged tightly, and his heart was full of joy.
He has always known that he is an adopted son. Although his mother loves him, but his father has not visited once in three years, he is uneasy and suspicious after all.
Now, being hugged between his father and mother, his heart just fell, and he felt that he was lucky and happy.
He said, "Don't be too busy, Daddy, will you? You'll live here with us, will you?"
Gu Beiyue didn't answer immediately, Qin Min pinched him again. She still felt sorry for him, and instead of pinching him in the old position, she changed his position.
"Well, I will take you to the imperial capital after staying for a month. The Taifu Mansion has already been built." Gu Beiyue's words are true.
The construction of the imperial palace was completed half a year ago, and the outer city wall of the entire imperial capital was also completed last month. The emperor rewarded him with the land of the previous Gu mansion, and he hired someone to rebuild it. Now it is all completed.
Little Shadow was overjoyed, "Mom, we will never be separated from Daddy again!"
"Well, let's not separate!" Qin Min's voice was full of laughter, but her eyes were full of complexity. She let go of Gu Beiyue, hugged little shadow, and said, "Shadow, daddy has traveled a long distance and needs to clean up. He's going to rest this morning."
Little Shadow immediately said, "Daddy, Mother found a spring in the backyard and dug a pool. Shadow will accompany you to take a bath, it's so comfortable!"
Qin Min quickly said, "Shadow, what time is it, you have to go to bed! Go, go to sleep with mother."
Gu Beiyue patted Xiaoying's head, and said softly, "Hey, Daddy Ming'er taught you martial arts personally. There are still some things wrong with your footwork."
As soon as he heard that there was a problem with his footwork, Xiao Ying became nervous, "What's wrong?"
"Go to bed first, otherwise, Daddy won't tell you." Gu Beiyue threatened.
Only then did Little Shadow nod resentfully, "Okay."
Qin Min secretly breathed a sigh of relief, she was really afraid that the shadow would pull Gu Beiyue into the bath and let her serve her. You know, this little guy is shy, since he was three years old, he refuses to let the nanny and Shao Yao take the bath, as long as she helps. Now that she is five years old, she is not allowed to take a bath, but she is still by the shore to take a bath.
Gu Beiyue breathed a sigh of relief when Qin Min carried the shadow away.
At this time, Uncle Xi Yu, who had been waiting at the side all this time, came forward, "Master, why don't you say anything if you want to come?"
Xi Yubo was also very puzzled, the master obviously only delivered the letter today, why did he arrive at night? It would take two days for Flying Eagle to travel from Yunning to Ningzhou. And in one day, it is impossible for the master to arrive at Ningzhou City from Yunning.
Gu Beiyue frowned, but walked into the house without saying a word.
At this time, Shao Yao came over, held a clean dress, and said with a smile, "Young Master, you are finally back. Miss asked me to send you clean clothes. This is what you changed last time."
Last time, it was more than three years.
But the suit was like new, clean, folded justly, without any wrinkles.
"Thank you for me." Gu Beiyue said flatly.
"Grandpa, you don't have to be polite with Miss Tong. Miss asked me to ask, what would you like to have for breakfast?" Shao Yao said again.
"You can do whatever you want," Gu Beiyue replied.
"The uncle should rest earlier." Shao Yao went back happily.
Xi Yubo followed Gu Beiyue in. Seeing that the master was exhausted, he couldn't help but persuade him, "Master, the hot spring pool in the backyard is very good. Madam puts medicinal herbs in it regularly and takes baths often. You might as well try it."
Upon hearing this, Gu Beiyue frowned immediately and looked over. Uncle Xi Yu didn't recover from his nerves. He didn't realize that he had said the wrong thing until he saw the sharpness in his master's eyes.
He quickly explained, "Master, the subordinates must never dare to peep. This is what Shaoyao said. Madam tried the medicine herself, and wanted that pool to become a medicine bath, so she often took baths."
Gu Beiyue didn't say much, exhaled a long breath, and signaled Uncle Xi Yu to leave.
Xi Yubo was terrified by that look just now. In his impression, the last time the master showed him this look should be in Medical City. That time, the master wanted to kill him.
Xi Yubo left in a hurry, but when he reached the door, Gu Beiyue stopped him and said coldly, "Order, all the guards should stay a hundred steps away from this courtyard!"
"Yes, yes!" Xi Yubo took the order and left, secretly crying in his heart.
The guards secretly guard the yard. If you want to keep a hundred steps away and ensure the safety of the yard, you have to clear the surrounding neighbors. It's really difficult to let Madam know about this matter.
Gu Beiyue sat alone with her head propped up, the whole place was extremely quiet, and she didn't know what to think about.
After a long time, knocking on the door broke the silence, followed by a familiar voice, "Teacher Gu, are you asleep?"
In this yard, who else calls him like that
He frowned, but said nothing.
"Teacher Gu, Little Shadow is asleep. I didn't want to disturb you at first, but I couldn't figure out something, so I came here to ask for advice. If it's convenient, please answer." Qin Min said again.
"Come in." Gu Beiyue said calmly.
After Qin Min entered, he bolted the door deliberately before sitting down beside him.
She took a deep breath and smiled, "Long time no see."
He looked back, didn't know why, couldn't laugh, and said lightly, "Long time no see."
"I was rude just now, doesn't it hurt?" Qin Min said helplessly.
"Thanks for your reminder. Little Shadow is a smart child." Gu Beiyue said.
"Not only is he smart, but he is also very talented in martial arts. You must have chosen him out of thousands of choices when you took care of him back then, right?" Qin Min suddenly became serious.
"Yes." Gu Beiyue admitted generously, but didn't mean to explain.
"You have long since made up your mind that you don't want to get married or have children. You married me because you want to give Little Shadow the qualifications of a shadow heir?" Qin Min asked again.
This is the enlightenment she gained from Little Shadow in the past three years. She wanted to ask a long time ago, in person.
Gu Beiyue remained silent.
Qin Min deliberately got up, walked in front of him, looked into his eyes, and asked seriously, "Gu Beiyue, you have someone you like, right?"
Gu Beiyue avoided her gaze, but Qin Min stubbornly chased and stared at her.
Gu Beiyue lowered his head, and Qin Min squatted in front of him, Gu Beiyue closed his eyes, and Qin Min stood up.
She stood quietly for a long time, and finally sat back. Without words, Gu Beiyue acquiesced.
For a long time, Gu Beiyue remained silent.
Qin Min said lightly, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. This is your business, I shouldn't speak nonsense."
When he married her back then, he agreed that it was just a couple in name. If you like me, he didn't force her, nor did he lie to her. What's wrong with the person he likes? What does it have to do with her
But... But why does my heart hurt like that? The pain made her lose her usual sanity
The two just sat there.
I don't know how long it took before Gu Beiyue said, "Miss Qin, have you figured out the things you couldn't figure out now?"
Only then did Qin Min remember the purpose of her trip, and she said, "I haven't figured it out. Mrs. Gu, may I ask what happened to the letter and medicine dregs sent from Yunning tonight? Don't tell me, this In the past three years, your qinggong has improved again, can you travel thousands of miles a day?"
The letter was sent from Yunning yesterday, so he is here today? He arrived almost at the same time as the letter!
With his toes, he knew that the letter and the dregs of the medicine were not sent by himself, but by someone else!
Forget about the letter, how can the medicine dregs be sent on behalf of you
how can
Gu Beiyue sat in the room for so long, thinking about this question.
In fact, he has been in Ningzhou for a month. After the pharmacy business was over, the emperor and empress gave him a three-month vacation.
Rather than saying that he left by himself, it is better to say that he was driven away. The empress made a joke with him, a man who is not with his wife and children who are busy all day will never let the prince's teacher, let alone stay by the emperor's side for a long time. Lest the emperor and prince be affected by it.
He stayed in Ningzhou for a month, three streets away from here, even Uncle Xi Yu didn't know he was here.
He didn't know why he came here without anyone noticing tonight.