Love is deep but fate is shallow, this beautiful wife has waited for a thousand years

Mu Xiaoqiao rode his horses non-stop along the way, and several horses galloped all the way to the military camp. The soldiers in the camp were overjoyed to see Mu Xiaoqiao return safely.

However, Mu Xiaoqiao was eager to return home at this time. After arranging the affairs in the camp, she did not rest for a moment and went to the capital with only Chen Taorui.

Seven days later, Mu Xiaoqiao and Chen Taorui appeared on the streets of the capital of Dajin. Mu Xiaoqiao's eyes were full of red bloodshot, and Chen Taorui was not much better. His face was full of beard, and it was obvious that he hadn't been trimmed for many days.

As soon as Mu Xiaoqiao entered the city gate, she went straight to the general's mansion. Perhaps because she was homesick, the closer she got to home, the more uneasy she felt.

Just as he arrived at the gate of the mansion, the housekeeper Hu in the mansion happened to step out of the gate. When he saw Mu Xiaoqiao, he immediately shouted excitedly into the mansion, "The eldest lady is back, the eldest lady is back."

Butler Hu hurriedly asked the servant to come forward and lead the horse. Mu Xiaoqiao rushed into the mansion and asked Butler Hu, "How is father?"

Butler Hu sighed, and Mu Xiaoqiao's heart ached. Butler Hu said, "The general is very ill this time. Doctor Du said that he is in great danger."

Mu Xiaoqiao's heart sank. Doctor Du was an excellent doctor and had been in the General's Mansion for a long time. He knew his father's health condition best. If even he said so, then his father's illness this time should not be underestimated.

"I'll go see my father first." After saying this, Mu Xiaoqiao quickened his pace and ran towards the bedroom of General Mu Huanan.

Before she ran to Mu Huanan's bedroom, she saw the mistress of the general's mansion, her mother Shao, coming out from the inner courtyard. When she saw Mu Xiaoqiao, she burst into tears before she could say anything, "Xiaoqiao, you're finally back."

"Mom, take care of yourself." Mu Xiaoqiao hurriedly supported her mother. Her father and mother had always had a good relationship. This time her father was seriously ill, and her mother must have been in great pain and looked haggard.

"Sister, when father heard that you were abducted by the Nanrong, he was so angry that he fell ill." The speaker was Mu Xiaoya, the third daughter of the general's mansion. She was thirteen years old this year and was Mu Xiaoqiao's biological sister, born to the same mother.

"Xiaoya," Shao stopped Mu Xiaoya from continuing, but Mu Xiaoqiao already knew that it was because of her that her father became seriously ill, and she felt extremely guilty.

"Xiao Qiao, Doctor Du said that your father originally had a serious heart disease, but he had been holding on. This time you got into trouble, he was worried about you..." Shao comforted Mu Xiaoqiao. At this point, she hurriedly pulled Mu Xiaoqiao up and said, "Let mother take a look. Are you okay?"

Mu Xiaoqiao shook his head, "I'm fine. I'll go see my father and let him rest assured."

Shao nodded, and came to the door of Mu Huanan's room with Mu Xiaoqiao and Mu Xiaoya. Shao whispered, "Doctor Du said that your father can't be stimulated anymore. Be careful when you talk later."

Mu Xiaoqiao and Mu Xiaoya both agreed, and the three of them went in together. Shao walked towards the bed and said with a smile: "Master, look, who's back?"

Mu Xiaoqiao suddenly saw his father whom he hadn't seen for a year. He was lying on the bed with sunken eyes and a sallow face. He was completely different from the majestic father in his memory. He couldn't help but feel a lump in his throat and almost cried out loud.

"Xiao Qiao is back. Come here and let daddy see you. Are you okay?" Mu Huanan was delighted when he saw Mu Xiaoqiao and hurriedly asked Mu Xiaoqiao to come over.

Mu Xiaoqiao walked over and knelt beside the bed, choking with sobs, "I'm sorry, father. I'm an unfilial daughter and I'm late."

"Silly child, what are you talking about? I'm fine." Mu Huanan patted Mu Xiaoqiao's head lovingly, "As long as Xiaoqiao is okay, Dad will be relieved. I hope that Prince Nanrong didn't bully you."

"No," Mu Xiaoqiao said with a heavy nasal voice, shaking her head, "Father, I'm afraid there has been a coup in the Nanrong Palace. I haven't received the exact news yet, but it's almost certain."

"Really?" Mu Huanan was concerned about state affairs, so he immediately became serious when he heard that.

Mu Xiaoqiao nodded. "My daughter has been traveling with the Crown Prince of Nanrong recently, and has roughly learned some of the inside stories of the Nanrong royal family. The King of Nanrong is probably dead, the Crown Prince is living abroad, and the palace has fallen into the hands of the Second Prince. This Second Prince is ruthless and merciless. If he comes to power, I'm afraid with his ambition, there will be a fierce battle between our Great Jin and Nanrong."

"This matter needs to be reported to His Majesty as soon as possible." Mu Huanan frowned.

"Why do you have endless business to talk about when you get together?" Shao's voice came, "Xiao Qiao, let your father have a good rest."

Mu Xiaoqiao woke up as if from a dream. As soon as she saw her father, she couldn't help discussing national affairs. It had become a habit over the years and she had unknowingly brought the topic to national affairs again.

But it is also because of this that Mu Huanan values ​​Mu Xiaoqiao the most among his three sons and two daughters, because Mu Xiaoqiao is so much like him.

"Father, your daughter will go to see the emperor tomorrow. You must take good care of yourself and listen to Doctor Du. When you get better, you will teach your daughter the art of war." Mu Xiaoqiao held Mu Huanan's hand and said coquettishly.

"Okay, okay, I'll listen to Xiao Qiao." Mu Huanan laughed heartily and looked much better.

Shao was also happy in her heart, and said softly, "Okay, I'll make you some chicken soup. Xiao Qiao, you haven't slept for a few days, right? Go and have a rest. I'll call you for dinner."

Mu Xiaoqiao nodded and reluctantly left her father's room. Mu Xiaoya also wanted to follow Mu Xiaoqiao. She hadn't seen her elder sister for a long time and had a lot to say to her.

But he was stopped by Shao. Mu Xiaoqiao's eyes were as red as a rabbit. She must be exhausted. She had to be allowed to have a good rest first.

Chen Taorui had been arranged by Butler Hu to rest in the guest room. Mu Xiaoqiao returned to her room, fell on the bed without even taking off her clothes, and fell into a deep sleep. Shao originally came to call her for dinner, but he did not wake her up and could only let her go to sleep.

She slept until the next morning. Looking at the sun rising outside, Mu Xiaoqiao was a little confused. How long had she slept? Where was the dinner she had agreed on?

"Miss, you finally woke up. Xuemei missed you so much."

Mu Xiaoqiao's maid Xuemei came in with a basin of water and was very excited to see Mu Xiaoqiao awake. Her young lady had come back when she was out shopping. When she came back, the young lady had fallen asleep, and she didn't even have the chance to express her longing for her.

"Xuemei, I miss you too." Mu Xiaoqiao stretched out her hand and gave Xuemei a big hug. Xuemei and she grew up together. Although they were master and servant, they were more like sisters.

Xuemei sniffed while hugging Mu Xiaoqiao, and said hesitantly: "Miss...the smell on you..."

Mu Xiaoqiao raised her hand and sniffed in confusion. This smell reminded her that she had been traveling day and night and had not bathed or changed clothes for nearly ten days. She said awkwardly, "I'll go take a bath right away. I'll go right away."

"I'll prepare some hot water for the young lady." Xuemei jumped out happily, and Mu Xiaoqiao smiled bitterly.