Han Chier Khan turned his head and was suddenly startled.
"Why is she here?" Han Chier was shocked.
Ren Dula was also full of panic, hiding behind Han Chier in fear...
That's right, the person who came was Han Chier's principal wife, Siya Kedu, who was also the highest-ranking woman in the barbarian tribe.
Kedu was a general term for the Khan's concubines, and could also be called Kesun.
Seeing Han Chier's shifty eyes, looking guilty like a thief, Siya Kedu narrowed her eyes, "What are you two muttering about?"
Han Chier was notoriously afraid of his wife. Seeing that his wife was about to get angry, he quickly went forward to appease her, "No... no, we weren't saying anything. It's just that a subordinate hunted two deer yesterday, and I was wondering how to eat them!~"
"Stop talking nonsense to me!" Siya Kedu shot him a glance and said impatiently, "Has Jiaojiao been rescued yet?"
Ever since Han Chier Jiao was abducted, Siya Kedu's hair had turned white from worry...
It wasn't just Jiaojiao being captured; unexpectedly, their eldest daughter, Han Chier Yan, was also missing. How could she live?
Hmph, it was all Han Chier's greedy fault. Why did he attack Liang Kingdom for no reason?
Want to show off your capabilities?
If the two daughters were not found, Siya Kedu would dismember Han Chier and throw him onto the hillside to feed the wolves...
"Siya, don't worry, Jiaojiao and Yan'er will come back!~" Han Chier was too scared to look up.
Because Siya's father single-handedly controlled a tribe, his soldiers were fierce and good at fighting, even more so than Han Chier.
Since he married the daughter of a powerful father, Han Chier naturally had to be obedient and dare not cause trouble...
Seeing his timid and evasive demeanor, Siya became even more angry, "By the time they are found, I will have worried myself to death. I can't count on you for anything!~"
Han Chier: "..."
Even if you scold me to death, the two daughters won't come back.
"Ren Dula!~" Siya called out.
Ren Dula's legs trembled, and he quickly stepped forward to bow, "K-Kedu!"
"Tell me, where are my two daughters now?"
Ren Dula scratched his face, glancing at Han Chier from the corner of his eye. Seeing him lower his head and remain silent, he mustered his courage and murmured, "Princess Yan'er went to the capital back then. If Kedu wants to find her, you can inquire at the Pingyang Marquis's mansion..."
"Is the information accurate?" Siya confirmed again.
How could Ren Dula guarantee it? If the two princesses couldn't be found, he couldn't bear the responsibility...
"Uh, it's more than likely. If Kedu doesn't believe me, you can go and see for yourself!~"
Upon hearing this, Siya Kedu frowned, stepped forward, and grabbed Han Chier's ear, "You useless man, come on, let's go find our daughters now!"
Han Chier: "..."
Why did this woman think of things so erratically?
"Hey, what are you doing? Let go quickly!~" Han Chier's ear was red from being pinched, and he pushed Siya Kedu, "If anyone goes, it'll be me. What are you joining in the fun for?"
What was the point of him living if his wife got into trouble too?
Ren Dula, upon hearing this, came over to persuade him, "Khan, if you leave, are we still going to fight? Didn't you say you would launch a general offensive after the spring warmth? Now the grasslands are warm, and the tender grass has sprouted. What are we waiting for?"
We can't abandon the entire plan because of the two princesses, that would be too hasty...
Before Han Chier could speak, Siya Kedu shouted, "Fight, fight, fight, what are you fighting for? Can't you live without fighting? The grasslands are so vast, with fat cattle and sheep and fertile land, why must we go and harm other countries? I'm making myself clear today: if Jiaojiao and Yan'er are not found, you won't move a single soldier. Otherwise, I'll have my father tie you all up and drown you in the river!~"
Han Chier: "..."
Ren Dula: "..."
You are truly cruel to want to drown your own husband.
"Siya, don't get agitated. I'll listen to you. I won't fight for now. Tomorrow I'll recall all the soldiers, and we'll go find our daughters first, okay?" Han Chier coaxed with a smile.
Siya Kedu felt a little better after hearing this, "Alright, we'll set off tomorrow. You go pack up..."
Looking at his wife's retreating back, Han Chier sighed with a long face, full of worry.
Now it was even better. He had wanted to have a good time in the Central Plains, but now with his wife accompanying him, he was struggling at every step...
"What are you looking at?" Han Chier kicked Ren Dula, "Hurry up and prepare the carriage! Useless thing!~"
Ren Dula: "..."
You're only capable of bullying me. When it comes to your wife, you're like a wilted little chick.
The Imperial Palace, within the Yuhua Palace, Xiao Jinfeng sat beside Consort Xian, carefully feeding her soup.
The cold palace had many names. Yuhua Palace was just one of them. There were also Qianxi Palace, Liuli Palace, Pingxi Palace, and so on...
Often, only one disgraced concubine was confined in a palace. Consort Xian was thrown into Yuhua Palace, which had the worst conditions and environment.
Don't be fooled by the elegant and refined name; it was just an ordinary dilapidated courtyard. The two elderly wet nurses could barely take care of themselves, let alone serve Consort Xian well...
"No, it's not good, take it away!~" Consort Xian turned her face away and swatted the soup bowl from Xiao Jinfeng's hand.
Seeing this, Xiao Jinfeng quickly took out a brocade handkerchief, wiped Consort Xian's hands and mouth, and said with a smile, "Mother Consort's temper is still as bad as ever. You, living here from now on, will inevitably suffer hardship, so you must change your temper..."
With the Emperor's tacit approval, this was Xiao Jinfeng's third visit to Consort Xian.
The second prince had already prepared carriages, horses, and travel expenses. After seeing Consort Xian this time, Xiao Jinfeng would never return, so he felt very upset...
Consort Xian pushed away Xiao Jinfeng's hand, stared at him blankly, her eyes filled with confusion and dullness.
After observing for a long time, she asked vaguely, "Who... who are you? Why do you keep visiting me?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinfeng's eyes instantly welled up with tears...
He quickly turned his head, wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, then bent down to pick up the broken soup bowl, and murmured, "Mother Consort, I am your own son. Don't you remember me?"
"Oh, yes, yes, yes, I always felt like something was missing around me. So, my son is back..." Consort Xian beamed with joy, got up, and grabbed Xiao Jinfeng's hand, asking again, "What... what was my son's name?"
Xiao Jinfeng's nose felt sore. He reached out and touched Consort Xian's face, "Your son's name is Xiao Jinfeng, and he's a good-for-nothing!"
Consort Xian heard this and seemed a little disappointed, pouting like a child, "Then... then can Jinfeng stay with Mother for a while longer?"
Xiao Jinfeng was stunned for a moment, then, without any warning, he threw himself into Consort Xian's arms and burst into tears...