"Mom, Dad, what did you call me back for?" The third son looked at them sitting there like they were holding a trial. He didn't think he had caused any trouble outside, did he?
"We've thought it over and finally come up with a good way to help you get into the Jiang family," the old man said.
"Didn't I tell you not to get involved? Why are you still meddling in this?" the third son said, looking at the two elders discontentedly.
"You ungrateful brat! We're doing this for your own good!" the old man said angrily. Did he really think they didn't know what was on his mind? Didn't he just want to go down fighting in the end? He was so inconsiderate of the elders. Did he really want them to see their child die before them?
"We've discussed it. We'll hand over our family business to you. This way, you'll have more say in the Jiang family, and maybe you can even quickly infiltrate their inner circle," the old lady said.
It was a win - win strategy. Not only could he infiltrate the Jiang family, but they could also hand over the business to train their third son. After some time, he would become a responsible man.
But the third son had no idea that his parents had such a plan. So he readily agreed, all excited.
The two old people heaved a sigh of relief. Finally, they had handed over the business. It had been a long time coming.
"If there's nothing else, I'll leave first," the third son said, waving his hand as he left. He didn't even stay for dinner, let alone spend the night at home.
That night, Mu Fengqie was about to go to sleep when she suddenly felt something was off in the room. She immediately became alert and warily scanned her surroundings.
But then she seemed to remember something and simply turned around and got into bed. There were Zhu Yan, An Ye, and people from the Pharmacist Valley and the Dark Pavilion around the house. So if it wasn't someone they knew, no one would be allowed in.
Then Mu Fengqie thought of someone - Jing Xunce!
Mu Fengqie's eyes lit up. Was he really back?
Just as Mu Fengqie was wondering if it was Jing Xunce, she felt surrounded by the smell of grass and trees, and a pair of strong arms wrapped around her from behind.
As soon as Mu Fengqie felt the breath behind her, she knew he was back.
Jing Xunce buried his head deeply in Mu Fengqie's neck, inhaling her scent and letting out a contented sigh. "Has Qie'er missed me?"
"Why are you back? Is the matter at Wupian Mountain settled?" Mu Fengqie asked in confusion. But there had been no news about it in the capital.
"Not yet. But the two sides are currently on a truce, so I came back to see you," Jing Xunce said, stroking Mu Fengqie's belly tenderly. "How is it? Has the baby been giving you any trouble?"
"No, he's been very well - behaved," Mu Fengqie said, looking at her belly with gentle eyes.
"I heard that Qian Tu's third brother is hanging out with the third young lady of the Jiang family. What's going on?" Jing Xunce asked. If this man was really a threat, he wouldn't mind helping Qian Tu sort out his family affairs.
"Yes, it's true. But I sent him there. I asked him to infiltrate the Jiang family so that we can get information about them," Mu Fengqie explained.
Jing Xunce frowned. "Qie'er, you could have just waited for me to come back and handle these things. It's too dangerous for you to do it on your own," he said. And she was pregnant. What if something happened to her?
"I'm fine. The Jiang family has no suspicions for now. In fact, they're currently currying favor with me. First, because of my identity and the power behind me, and second, because the life of the old lady of the Jiang family is in my hands," Mu Fengqie said, turning over to face Jing Xunce.
Mu Fengqie felt heart - broken seeing how much weight Jing Xunce had lost. "Don't you eat well in the military camp? Or is there not enough food?" she asked, looking at him with concern.
"No, we eat well in the camp, and there's enough food," Jing Xunce said, patiently answering her questions as he held her in his arms.
"How long can you stay this time?" Mu Fengqie asked.
"I came back secretly. No one knows. So I can't stay long. I have to leave the day after tomorrow."
For a moment, neither Mu Fengqie nor Jing Xunce said a word. They had finally managed to meet, but now they had to part ways soon.
"Qie'er, don't worry. I'll handle the matter there as soon as possible. I won't make you wait long," Jing Xunce said, kissing Mu Fengqie on the forehead.
"Okay, I'll wait for you. You must come back safely," Mu Fengqie said. She was so tired that she fell asleep as she was talking.
Jing Xunce was still waiting for Mu Fengqie to say something. But when he looked down, he saw that she was fast asleep. He couldn't help but smile helplessly, but as he smiled, he also felt a pang of heartache.
He hadn't been able to be with her during such an important time of her pregnancy. She must have had a hard time these days.
He had also heard that there was a chicken - pox outbreak in the Assistant Regent's Mansion a few days ago, and Mu Fengqie had been busy there for a long time.
At this moment, Jing Xunce hated those bandits more than ever. After getting to know them for some time, he found that they were like rabbits with multiple burrows. They were extremely cunning.
When Mu Fengqie woke up the next day, she found herself in a man's arms. The air was filled with Jing Xunce's scent, which made her feel extremely at ease.
She had thought last night was just a dream.
"Good morning, Qie'er," Jing Xunce had already woken up, but he didn't want to get up. He had just been holding Mu Fengqie until now.
"Good morning," Mu Fengqie said, propping herself up to sit. She enjoyed Jing Xunce's attentions.
"Do you have any plans for today?" Jing Xunce asked.
Mu Fengqie thought for a while. "I don't have anything to do today. Why? Are you going to take me out to play?" she asked, looking at Jing Xunce with bright eyes.
"Of course. But before taking you out to play, I want to take you somewhere first," Jing Xunce said, looking at Mu Fengqie seriously.
"Sure. Let's set off after breakfast," Mu Fengqie said clearly in a good mood.
"Okay. I think you'll definitely like it there," Jing Xunce said. After helping Mu Fengqie get dressed, he took her hand and walked out.
Now, when the people in the yard saw Jing Xunce, they weren't surprised at all, as if they had known he was coming all along.
"By the way, I haven't asked you. When did you come last night?" Mu Fengqie said, looking at the reactions of everyone in the yard. It seemed like she was the last one to know.
This made Mu Fengqie a bit annoyed. He was her man. Why was she the last one to know he was back?