In ancient times, she gave birth to seven daughters and was divorced by her husband's family.

That evening, after receiving his reward from the emperor and visiting his father at home, Ximen Liuyun, covered in dust from his journey, rushed to the Marquis of Anguo's residence without stopping.

Bai Qiyue seemed to be on the same wavelength as him, and was already waiting there.

Under the moonlight, he looked at the figure he had longed for day and night, and walked towards her step by step.

"July."

He spoke, his voice slightly hoarse with excitement.

"Brother Liuyun".

She looked at him, tears welling in her eyes.

He walked up to her, unable to control himself any longer, and pulled her tightly into his arms.

"I am back."

He whispered in her ear.

She buried her face in his chest, feeling his strong heartbeat, "You..."

"She's lost weight and gotten darker."

He released her, took something out of his pocket, and held it in his palm.

That was the amulet she gave him three years ago.

The once delicate silk threads were worn and frayed at the edges, and even stained with blackened blood.

"I survived thanks to it."

He looked at her with burning eyes, “When I was in the coldest, hungriest, and most desperate time in the North, just touching it made me feel like you were still by my side.”

"I told myself, I can't die, I haven't gone back to marry you yet."

Bai Qiyue could no longer hold back, and tears welled up in her eyes.

She reached out and gently stroked the faint scar on his face, her heart aching with tenderness.

"Welcome back, my..."

"A great hero."

With the hero back, the wedding was arranged as quickly as possible.

The Liang State Duke's Mansion and the An State Marquis's Mansion, two of the most prestigious residences in the capital, simultaneously began preparing for this wedding that was three years overdue.

This time, Duke Liang stood tall and showed utmost sincerity, sending betrothal gifts into the Marquis of Anguo's mansion in a continuous stream, almost filling the storeroom.

The wedding was scheduled for the warmest day of spring.

On the eve of her wedding, the sisters gathered again in Bai Qiyue's room.

"Seventh Sister, you can't keep doing what you used to do and shoulder everything on your own."

While helping her take stock of her dowry, Bai Siyue kept nagging, "Ximen Liuyun is a general now. Men, after all, care about their reputation."

"You should show weakness when you need to."

"Let him handle whatever it is! If he dares to bully you, tell me, and I'll bury him in silver!"

"Correct!"

With her mouth full of wedding cakes, Bai Liuyue mumbled in agreement, "If he dares to let you go hungry, write to me!"

"I'll have my third brother send some men to beat him up!"

Just then, the steward came to report that a messenger from the Kingdom of Dashi had delivered a congratulatory gift from the Fifth Miss.

When the enormous box was opened, everyone was stunned.

Inside was not gold or silver jewelry, but a magnificent, snow-white gyrfalcon, with an exquisite leather tube tied to its leg.

Bai Qiyue took out the letter from the leather tube; it was in the handwriting that Fifth Sister recognized.

"To my dear Seventh Sister: I heard that you and Brother Liuyun are getting married soon. I am far away and cannot be there in person, which I regret very much."

"This Wind Chaser is the best gyrfalcon that your brother-in-law and I searched all over the Great Stone Kingdom to find for you."

"May it watch over you at all times and deliver messages of love for you."

"Also, I'm enclosing a packet of 'Ten Mile Fragrance' that my sister personally prepared. It's said to have miraculous effects when used on our wedding night."

"Wishing my most composed seventh sister a long and happy marriage."

Upon seeing the last sentence, Bai Qiyue blushed deeply, causing Siyue and Liuyue to burst into laughter.

On her wedding day, the sky was clear and the air was crisp.

Bai Lu personally combed her hair, looking at her beautiful youngest daughter in the bronze mirror, her eyes filled with reluctance.

"In July, your mother has nothing much to tell you."

She placed a phoenix crown on her daughter's head and said gently, "You are a child with your own opinions."

"Remember, husband and wife are one, sharing both honor and disgrace."

"But never lose yourself."

"The Marquis of Anguo's mansion will always be your support."

“My daughter remembers.”

The auspicious hour arrived, and the wedding procession came.

Unlike any other wedding, when Ximen Liuyun appeared at the gate of the Marquis's mansion dressed in a bright red wedding robe and riding a tall horse, he was followed not by an ordinary honor guard, but by a full hundred battle-hardened soldiers who had fought alongside him in the surprise attack on the enemy camp and escaped death!

They stood solemnly, dressed in brand-new armor and holding long spears, to greet their mistress.

The entire capital city was shocked!

As Ximen Liuyun carried Bai Qiyue into the bridal sedan chair, he addressed the crowd and declared loudly, "I, Ximen Liuyun, today, marry the love of my life, the seventh young lady of the Marquis of Anguo's mansion!"

"Three years ago, I promised that I would achieve great things and marry her in a grand ceremony!"

"Today, I did it!"

A thunderous cheer and blessings erupted from the crowd.

The wedding ceremony was held solemnly at the Duke of Liang's mansion.

Bai Lu and the Duke of Liang sat side by side in the high hall, looking at the perfect couple, and bowed gracefully to them and to heaven and earth.

The Duke of Liang was already in tears, too moved to speak.

Late at night, inside the bridal chamber, red candles flickered.

Ximen Liuyun gently lifted Bai Qiyue's veil and removed her heavy phoenix crown.

He gazed at the face before him, which appeared even more radiant in the candlelight, his eyes filled with infatuation.

"July, I always feel like I'm dreaming."

He gently took her hand and said, “For the past three years, I have dreamed of this scene countless times.”

I never imagined it would actually come true.

Bai Qiyue grasped his hand in return and smiled, "This is not a dream."

Brother Liuyun, we will never be apart again.

He held her in his arms, inhaling her faint fragrance, and felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction and peace.

"Thank you, July."

He said softly, "Thank you for waiting for me."

"fool."

She leaned on his shoulder, her voice tinged with laughter, "I also want to thank you for not keeping me waiting too long."

Outside the window, the moonlight was like water, and the courtyard was quiet.

After three years of waiting and growth, this loving couple finally achieved their perfect ending.

Time flies, and another spring has arrived.

Springtime in Beijing always carries a lazy warmth.

On the lawn in the back garden of the Marquis of Anguo's mansion.

The soft blanket was covered with all sorts of exquisite pastries and fruits.

Several adorable children, like newly released birds, chased and played, chattering away.

"Qinghan, slow down, don't fall!"

Bai Yiyue sat on the blanket, holding a book in her hand, but her eyes never left the little girl who had grown up to her waist.

That's her and Leng Bingnian's daughter, Leng Qinghan, who is five years old this year.

Unlike other children, the little girl was not noisy. She was squatting alone by the flower bed, carefully observing a butterfly.

She inherited her mother's calmness and her father's focus; at a young age, she already possessed a dignified and composed demeanor.

"Nian'an, come and have some water."

Not far away, Bai Eryue was gently calling to her son.

Su Nian'an, at the age of four, was born with rosy lips and white teeth, and her eyes were just like her mother's, always watery.

Unlike other boys who like to run around, he quietly sat next to Bai Eryue with a few building blocks, trying to build a small house.

"Oh dear! My little darling! Don't you dare pull up the orchids your grandmother just planted!"

A cry of surprise rang out, and Bai Sanyue leaped up from the blanket in a flurry of activity, rushing over to grab a little boy who was about to cause trouble.

This is her son with the young prince, Jing Shuo, who has just turned three.

The little guy is chubby and energetic, like a little cannonball, and can't sit still for a moment.

He was still giggling when his mother hugged him, completely oblivious to the trouble he had caused.

"You're just like your father, you never give me a moment's peace!"

Bai Sanyue pinched her son's chubby cheeks, feeling both amused and annoyed.

The young prince chuckled to himself, not ashamed at all, but rather proud: "That just means my son is lively! Just like me! He'll definitely amount to something in the future!"

Bai Lu sat in the main seat, watching the lively scene before her with a smile.

Her daughters are now all married and mothers.

Her grandchildren are growing up day by day.

Time seemed to have left few marks on her face, but her eyes, which had seen through the ways of the world, were now filled with tenderness and contentment.

“Mother, look at Jing Shuo, he’s so naughty.”

"It's still better to live a simple life than to live a frugal life like my eldest sister's family and a peaceful life like my second sister's family."

Bai Sanyue walked back carrying her son, complaining as she spoke, but her face was full of happy smiles.

"Kids should be lively, that's a good thing."

Bai Lu laughed and said, "When you were little, you were even more mischievous than him."

His words made everyone laugh.

"Speaking of it,"

While distributing snacks to the children, Bai Siyue said, "Judging by the days, Fifth Sister should be giving birth soon, right?"

Except for April and Bai Liuyue, who are still unmarried, the rest are already married.

Their children surrounded them, enjoying the bliss of family life.

In May, she married a man from the Kingdom of Da Shi. Although she always reported good news and not bad in her letters, they all knew how uneasy and lonely she must have felt, being in a foreign land, giving birth for the first time, and without any relatives by her side.

"It will be soon."

Bai Qiyue picked up the conversation. Now that she was the wife of General Weiyuan, she had a more composed and experienced air about her. "Last month, I received a letter from my fifth sister saying that her due date was at the end of this month."

Judging by the distance, the letter hasn't reached us yet, and the child might already be...

She didn't finish her sentence, but everyone understood what she meant.

“I received a letter from Uri a few days ago.”

Leng Bingnian, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.

He is now the Supreme Commander of the North, commanding a large army, but his voice softens involuntarily when he talks about his family. "He said that May has been suffering from severe morning sickness recently, unable to eat anything, and has lost a lot of weight."

"The royal physicians of the Great Stone Kingdom tried everything, but to no avail."

"Uri was so anxious that blisters appeared on her lips. She secretly wrote to me behind May's back, asking if there was any way to send her some of the food she used to like in Dawu."

Upon hearing this, the sisters' hearts clenched.

"How could this be?"

Bai Eryue said worriedly, "When I miss An, I feel a little unwell, but it's not to the point that I can't eat anything."

Fifth Sister's physique is naturally more delicate than ours.

"Being pregnant with my first child again, I was nervous, so naturally my reaction was stronger."

Bai Yiyue analyzed, her brows furrowed.

"Oh dear, what should we do!"

Bai Liuyue was so anxious that she forgot to swallow the osmanthus cake in her mouth. "Fifth Sister is already thin. If she can't eat anything, how will she have the strength to give birth? Does Da Shi Kingdom have our ginseng chicken soup? That's the best for replenishing qi and blood!"

"What else is on your mind besides eating?!"

Bai Siyue glared at her, but her tone was full of anxiety, "What time is it! What's the use of ginseng chicken soup! The key is to have a caring family member by your side!"

"She must be so scared all alone there!"

Yes, I'm scared.

This is a thought shared by everyone.

For a woman, childbirth is like passing through the gates of hell.

What's more, they are far away in a foreign country, without a single relative they can completely trust and rely on.

Even though Uri loved her deeply, men are men after all, and there are many things they simply don't understand.

"When I was living in poverty, if it weren't for my mother and second sister staying by my side, I'm afraid I would have..."

Bai Yiyue still feels lingering fear when she recalls the scene.

Bai Lu listened quietly to her daughters' discussion, picked up her teacup, and gently blew on it.

"I am very pleased with your deep sisterly bond."

She spoke slowly, her voice not loud, but it silenced everyone, "But just worrying about it won't solve the problem."

She put down her teacup, her gaze sweeping over everyone before finally settling on Bai Siyue and Bai Liuyue.

“Now, your eldest sister, second sister, third sister, and seventh sister are all married and have their own responsibilities, so they can’t leave.”

"In this mansion, only the two of you are still relatively free."

Bai Siyue and Bai Liuyue were taken aback, but then they understood what their mother meant.

"Mother, do you mean...?"

Bai Siyue's heart began to race.

"Yes."

Bai Lu nodded, her tone leaving no room for argument, "You two, get ready."

"We will set off tomorrow for the Great Stone Kingdom."

"what?"

Bai Liuyue gasped in surprise, then exclaimed with delight, "We...we're going?"

"It is you who will go."

Bai Lu looked at the two of them and said, "April, you are shrewd and capable, and good at managing household affairs."

You are in charge of coordinating all personnel, vehicles, and supplies along the way.

I will also give you a squad of elite guards from the Bai family, personally led by Qin Liangyu.

Please ensure your safety and comfort throughout the journey.

She then turned to Bai Liuyue, her expression softening: "Liuyue, you are simple-minded and have no guile."

What your fifth sister needs most right now is a sister who can talk to her, cheer her up, and help her relax.

"When you go, don't think about anything else. Just stay with her, coax her, and tell her about all the delicious food and fun things to do in the capital."

"Let her know that her family has always been by her side."

Bai Lu's arrangements are reasonable and irrefutable.

Bai Siyue and Bai Liuyue exchanged a glance.

"Yes, Mother! Let's go!"

Bai Siyue was the first to react. She stood up and nodded heavily, "I promise I will bring Liuyue safely to Fifth Sister's side, and I will bring her back safely!"

"I am coming too!"

Bai Liuyue also stood up excitedly. She patted her chest and said confidently, "I...I'll bring lots and lots of delicious food to Fifth Sister!"

"I'll take out all my savings and buy her the best pastries in the capital! So she'll be happy every day!"