I have to say that Ling Chuchu has been unlucky recently.
Faced with Ling Chuchu's complaints, Zhiqin dared not say much.
"Has the eldest prince sent any letter?" Ling Chuchu suddenly thought of Song Zhicheng.
Since Song Zhicheng went to Taizhou, he has never contacted her again.
"Not yet." Zhiqin shook her head.
"Pay more attention. Also, have someone keep an eye on the Xu Mansion. If any letters from outside the city are delivered to Xu Yuanyuan, tell me immediately." Ling Chuchu instructed.
Even if Song Zhicheng is not in the city now, she cannot let Xu Yuanyuan take the lead and win Song Zhicheng's favor.
After all, the reason Xu Yuanyuan targeted her today was because of Song Zhicheng. Ling Chuchu knew it very well.
"I understand." Zhiqin bent down and responded respectfully.
Ling Chuchu was upset and urged Zhiqin to leave.
"That's right."
Just as Zhiqin reached the door, Ling Chuchu suddenly called her back.
"Call Hua Yu." Ling Chuchu gritted her teeth and said only five words, as if she had used up all her strength.
Zhiqin was frightened by Ling Chuchu's appearance. She nodded hurriedly and then ran away.
Ever since the poisoning incident, Ling Chuchu has not summoned Hua Mei and Hua Yu again. Today, she suddenly wants to see Hua Yu, which must mean she is making another move.
Zhiqin didn't know who Ling Chuchu was going to attack next. The sun was shining brightly on her, and she felt dizzy and almost fell to the ground.
At night, Wei Xun brought a piece of news to Ling Qingwan.
Shen Chengzhou and Ling Xiao are going back to Beijing.
Ling Qingwan was overjoyed after hearing this.
"Are you telling the truth?" She stared at Wei Xun with sharp eyes.
"It's absolutely true." Wei Xun had a faint smile on his face. "The news from the border went directly to the emperor, so it can't be false."
“Ahhh!”
Ling Qingwan was overjoyed. After confirming that Shen Chengzhou had returned safely, she immediately hugged Wei Xun and jumped in Wei Xun's arms for a long time.
Wei Xun giggled and let Ling Qingwan act like a child in front of him.
In the previous life, the general’s mansion became desolate because of this war.
First, Ling Shen died of illness, then Ling Xiao was accused of adultery and treason, and was forced to die at the hands of his grandfather who had loved him since childhood. Then, Ling Qingwan hanged herself, and Shen Chengzhou fell ill after returning, and died alone without a single relative by his side.
Ling Qingwan has always been thinking about her grandfather and brother who are far away in the frontier, and she is afraid that someday she will hear that they are in danger. Now that she knows that the Northern Zhou Dynasty has been defeated and Shen Chengzhou and Ling Xiao have returned victoriously, how can Ling Qingwan not be happy
This proves that the biggest hurdle in the previous life has been passed.
"One more thing."
Seeing that Ling Qingwan had calmed down, Wei Xun spoke again.
Ling Qingwan withdrew her thoughts and looked up at Wei Xun.
"Since the Northern Zhou was defeated this time, they specially sent a princess of the Northern Zhou to marry Dai Yue to show their sincerity. From then on, the two countries will form a friendly relationship like Qin and Jin." Wei Xun told Ling Qingwan.
But Ling Qingwan already knew about this matter.
She even knew which princess sent by the Northern Zhou Dynasty to marry and who she married later.
In the previous life, it was the Song Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty.
"Wanwan, are you worried that I will marry the princess of Northern Zhou?" Wei Xun frowned and asked hurriedly.
Ling Qingwan wanted to say something but stopped.
If the developments in her previous life had gone according to plan, the Princess of Northern Zhou would not have married Wei Xun, and Ling Qingwan had never thought of this before.
However, seeing Wei Xun's concerned look, Ling Qingwan swallowed the explanation that was about to come out of her mouth.
She couldn't say that she didn't care.
"Don't worry, you are the only one in my heart. Not to mention that the princess of Northern Zhou will probably be chosen from among the princes, so it won't be my turn. Even if she likes me, I won't marry her."
Wei Xun made a promise to Ling Qingwan.
Ling Qingwan chuckled.
"Don't you believe me?" Wei Xun was anxious, fearing that Ling Qingwan would become estranged from him because of this.
"It's not that I don't believe you." Ling Qingwan raised the corners of her mouth slightly.
Before, when Sima Yan asked the emperor for a marriage, she was worried about it. Now Ling Qingwan has figured it out.
Why wouldn't she believe that Wei Xun would protect her innocence and stay with her forever, when he is willing to give up his life for her
"I was thinking, if the princess of Northern Zhou falls in love with you, how would you convince her not to marry you and not affect the relationship between the two countries." After hearing what Wei Xun said, Ling Qingwan suddenly became interested in this question.
After all, the person in front of her was the princess of Northern Zhou, and she represented the entire Northern Zhou. To put it more seriously, Wei Xun's rejection of her was a lack of respect for Northern Zhou.
"I'll tell you straight away that I have a lover. If she can accept that you're the only one in my heart, even if I marry her, I'll just treat her as a stranger. Except for necessary courtesy, I'll ignore her at other times. If she can accept that, I'll consider marrying her." Wei Xun answered without hesitation.
I think he had thought about this question since he learned that the princess of Northern Zhou was coming to marry.
Ling Qingwan felt a warmth in her chest and reached out to hug Wei Xun again.
"Be good, don't worry, I won't leave." Wei Xun rubbed Ling Qingwan's head.
The warm breath hit Ling Qingwan's neck. It was clearly winter, but Ling Qingwan felt very warm. She hugged Wei Xun tightly and took a few deep breaths of Wei Xun's scent.
Her family and friends are safe, and she has a lover who can share her joys and sorrows. What else can she not be satisfied with
Soon, the news that Shen Chengzhou and Ling Xiao were about to return triumphantly spread throughout the capital.
Many dignitaries came to celebrate. It was the first time in half a year that the general's mansion was so lively.
Ling Shen had been used to a leisurely life for the past six months, and she was really not used to the sudden busyness. Ling Shen had no choice but to call Ling Qingwan back to help her clean up.
So, Ling Qingwan, who had just returned to the Ling Mansion for a few days, went to the General's Mansion again.
Ling Qingwan's carriage was just on the road, two streets away from the general's mansion, when it was blocked and could not move. Looking again, the people in front were all presenting gifts.
"Let's go down and walk."
After waiting for an incense stick of time, the team only moved a few steps. Ling Qingwan became impatient and decided to abandon the carriage and walk back to the general's mansion on her own.
The people around recognized Ling Qingwan's identity at a glance, and greeted her one after another. Ling Qingwan had no choice but to reply one by one. The distance that usually only took a few steps to reach took more than half an hour today.
By the time she returned to the mansion, Ling Qingwan was almost exhausted.
After accompanying Ling Shen in entertaining the guests for a while, Ling Qingwan slipped away to the backyard to rest.
Xiaobao was playing with the servant in the yard. When he saw Ling Qingwan coming, the little guy jumped towards her happily.
It had been several days since he had contracted smallpox, and Xiaobao had completely regained his former spirit. Ling Qingwan squatted down and picked up Xiaobao.
Xiao Bao wrapped his arms, as white and tender as lotus roots, around Ling Qingwan's neck and sat down on the swing beside her.
"Sister hasn't come to see Xiaobao for a few days. Xiaobao misses sister so much." Xiaobao muttered, his face was so chubby that people couldn't help but want to pinch it.
"I'm here right now." Ling Qingwan rubbed Xiaobao's head.