Watching Xiao Junbao's retreating back, Xiao Jinheng sighed helplessly…
If his imperial brother hadn't helped him this time, he truly wouldn't have known what to do.
The Yan Kingdom's imperial palace was not a place anyone could enter and exit freely. Yet, Xiao Junbao had rescued Murong Qing and Shangguan Fang'er by his own efforts, which showed his considerable capabilities…
That night, the Yun family's main hall became lively once more.
To celebrate Fang'er sister-in-law and Murong sister's return home, Little Xi Tian specially asked Steward Li to prepare a table of sumptuous dishes. She also remembered to invite Brother Jiang Tun and the various concubines from the General's Mansion. Everyone gathered together for a lively celebration…
"Sister Fang'er, your third brother must have been frantic when you were captured this time. Why don't I write a letter and send it out now, so that third brother and parents don't worry!" Little Xi Tian said.
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Fang'er exchanged a look with Murong Qing and smiled, pursing her lips. "Xi Tian, you don't need to worry. We already wrote a letter home to report our safety on the way back…"
After speaking, Fang'er added a piece of braised pork to Liang Qinghuan's plate. "Besides, I'll be returning to the county town with Sister Qinghuan tomorrow morning. Returning sooner will also ease our family's worries, won't it?"
"Ah?" Little Xi Tian blinked her big eyes and murmured, "Leaving so soon?"
A considerable amount of time had passed since they arrived in the capital. Little Xi Tian also missed home…
Shangguan Fang'er let out a hum and patted Murong Qing's hand. "Qing'er, now that you've found your brother, let him stay in the capital to accompany you. I heard that Jin He will also be returning to the Imperial Academy soon. If he needs someone to look after him, then let Qing'er go help him…"
She was trying her best to matchmake Murong Qing and Yun Jin He.
This trip to the Yan Kingdom had made Shangguan Fang'er vaguely sense some budding feelings…
She felt that the way Qing'er looked at Xiao Junbao was different from how she looked at Jin He.
After all, it was best to keep things within the family. Shangguan Fang'er genuinely liked Jin He in her heart. Although his mother was not great, Jin He had a promising future and was a potential asset…
"Sister Fang'er!" Murong Qing frowned upon hearing this. "Jin He is already a grown man. He can take care of himself. I don't need to go help him!"
The thought of Zhao Guihua's confrontational and sharp-tongued demeanor made Murong Qing feel a wave of disgust…
Little Xi Tian scratched her face, carefully observing Murong Qing's expression, and had a general idea.
If Guihua sister-in-law continued to cause trouble, she might lose a good daughter-in-law like Murong Qing.
Alas, forget it. She had her own pile of things to deal with and no energy to manage other people's affairs right now…
The young monk had slept enough during the day and was not sleepy at night.
Seeing Chu Jiang Tun and Hu Ge Shuang Er sitting in the back garden whispering, he quietly flew onto the pavilion, nibbling on roasted corn and eavesdropping…
"Is it true? I, I haven't agreed yet!" Hu Ge Shuang Er's pretty face blushed, and she slightly turned her head.
Chu Jiang Tun smiled broadly, taking Hu Ge Shuang Er's hand. "Shuang Er, we've known each other for so long. Don't you know my character? Let's set it for next month. I've already found the groomsmen, and things like betrothal gifts, houses, and wedding attire, I've all prepared them…"
Hu Ge Shuang Er's cheeks grew hot upon hearing this, and she bit her lip. "I need to inform the Princess. If she doesn't agree, I wouldn't dare to marry you casually!"
After all, she was Han Chi Yan's personal guard. If she were to marry, she would need her master's consent…
"No problem!" Chu Jiang Tun excitedly rubbed his hands. "Princess Yan'er is already pregnant and is recuperating peacefully every day, no longer concerning herself with external matters. I heard from Young Marquis that Princess Yan'er has become much gentler since her marriage!"
She was about to become a mother, so she shouldn't be so harsh on her subordinates…
Hu Ge Shuang Er scoffed upon hearing this. "That's not necessarily true. Lord Ke Dun said that we barbarian women cannot marry Han men!"
"Is that so?" Chu Jiang Tun grinned foolishly, pulling Hu Ge Shuang Er into his embrace. A faint fragrance wafted into his nose. "Then how did Princess Yan'er marry Young Marquis?"
"That… that was an unexpected situation!"
Hu Ge Shuang Er twisted her delicate body. "If Princess Yan'er wasn't pregnant, Lord Ke Dun wouldn't have agreed even if he were beaten to death!"
Speaking of Han Chi Yan and Gu Ming Yan's relationship, it developed very rapidly.
It had only been about half a year from when they met to when they got married…
Now they even had a child.
So, fate was truly unpredictable.
Chu Jiang Tun leaned closer to Hu Ge Shuang Er upon hearing this. "How about we also have a shotgun wedding and have the child early?"
This tactic of acting first and reporting later, though reckless and hasty, was truly effective at crucial moments…
"You're annoying!" Hu Ge Shuang Er pinched Chu Jiang Tun, her heart pounding like a drum.
The young monk sitting in the pavilion: "…"
Is this the world of adults?
He felt his worldview had shattered.
"So shameless!"
Just as the two were about to kiss, the young monk suddenly jumped down from above the pavilion, flicked his face with his small hand. "You're not married yet, and you're already kissing and hugging. It's very improper!"
Chu Jiang Tun: "…"
Hu Ge Shuang Er: "…"
Young monk, you'll have no friends this way.
The next morning, Little Xi Tian, Xiao Jin Heng, and others saw off Shangguan Fang'er and Liang Qinghuan out of the city by carriage, and then returned to their mansion.
Murong Tao Tao didn't say much, but upon seeing Little Xi Tian, he could instantly turn into a chatterbox…
"The windmill can be slightly improved!"
In the study, Murong Tao Tao observed the windmill blueprints and offered his suggestions. "The blades are too large, which will increase resistance. The roller at the bottom is too small, making it difficult to drive…"
Little Xi Tian readily accepted these suggestions.
Since she wasn't a science student in her previous life, being able to create waterwheels and windmills was already quite good.
However, Xiao Jin Heng, who was listening, was filled with indignation. "Regardless of whether it's good or bad, windmills can benefit the people of Liang. Even if it needs improvement, it should be done slowly. We can't be too hasty!"
Murong Tao Tao: "…"
Your Highness the Crown Prince, why are you speaking so sarcastically?
Is it because you think I'm incapable, and when others question it, you become sour?
"Tao Tao is right!"
Murong Qing walked over with a smile. "These windmill blueprints do have quite a few problems, and the modifications aren't too troublesome. We just need to design another set of blueprints and submit them to the Ministry of Works…"
Little Xi Tian twitched her lips. It seemed their Yun mansion had turned into a design institute.
"By the way." Murong Qing fumbled in her sleeve and looked at Xiao Jin Heng. "I have something I want to tell Your Highness…"