A life of ups and downs is pure joy

An extremely ornate carriage slowly drove into Yinan City. The carriage was decorated with exquisite carvings and hung with colorful silks, and the wheels made a crisp sound as they rolled.

Tao Baiwan, who was sitting in the car, was wearing a light blue long dress with blooming flowers embroidered on the hem. Her long, shiny black hair was gently tied up with a jade hairpin, which made her look more elegant.

Tao Baiwan stretched out her slender white fingers and gently lifted the carriage curtain, revealing her delicate face. Her bright eyes looked out the window, taking in the unique clothing styles of the people and the bustling streets of this unfamiliar city.

Just as she was about to lower the curtain, suddenly, a very cute little head popped out from the side. This little guy had a pair of big black eyes, looking out curiously.

"Second Madam, is Daddy here?"

Xiao Xingjian turned his head and looked at Tao Baiwan, asking with the innocence and confusion unique to children.

His pink little face was as adorable as a ripe apple, especially his beautiful eyes, which were as bright and dazzling as the twinkling stars in the night sky. They looked exactly like his mother, Lin Qinghuan.

Moreover, the two faint dimples at the corners of his mouth add a touch of playfulness and agility to him.

Tao Baiwan smiled slightly, reached out and gently stroked her slightly bulging belly, and put her other hand on Xiao Xingjian's small shoulder, explaining patiently.

"Jian'er, not only is your father here, but your grandfather is here too. Look at this city and the people who live here. They have all been silently protected by your grandfather."

However, Xiao Xingjian frowned and said with a confused look on his face after hearing this.

"But isn't my grandparents' hometown Luofeng City? I used to go there with my father to worship my mother."

Obviously, for a young boy like him, these complex relationships are difficult to understand clearly at the moment.

"Your grandfather was a great general with a great reputation and outstanding military achievements! He fought many battles throughout his life, defending countless cities."

Tao Baiwan spoke softly, and was generous in praising Lin Mutang. After all, this old general was a great contributor to Da Sheng.

However, before she could finish her words, she felt a wave of fatigue coming over her. She leaned back on the couch involuntarily, frowning slightly.

You know, Tao Baiwan was pregnant at the time, and the long journey had made her exhausted.

Seeing this, Xiao Xingjian, who was standing by, felt a tightness in his heart and quickly spoke with concern.

"Second Madam must be feeling unwell again. Aunt Kui, please quickly bring the medicine over so that Second Madam can drink it."

Although this little guy is still young, he is extremely sensible and well-behaved. He knows that Tao Baiwan needs care and attention at this moment. After all, the Second Empress is very kind to him.

When Kui'er heard the young master's instructions, she quickly responded, "Young Master, the princess just took this medicine two hours ago. It's not time to take it again yet."

After saying that, she gently picked up the anti-pregnancy oil specially prepared by the doctor, carefully applied it on Tao Baiwan's wrist, and gently massaged it, hoping to relieve her discomfort a little.

At the same time, Kuier did not forget to patiently explain the reason to Xiao Xingjian.

Looking at the warm scene in front of her, a faint smile appeared on Tao Baiwan's face, and she asked softly.

"Jian'er, when this little guy in my belly is born, will you be close to him like you are to Second Empress now?"

"That's natural. Grandmother said that the baby in Second Lady's belly is Jian'er's biological brother, just like Brother Yong. Alas, it's such a pity that Brother Yong went to Luancheng with Concubine Li. If he hadn't left, he would definitely have come to visit Daddy with Jian'er."

Little Xiao Xingjian blinked his big innocent eyes and spoke in a baby voice.

Hearing this, Tao Baiwan couldn't help but smile knowingly, and gently reached out his hand to stroke Xiao Xingjian's little head.

Since Lin Qinghuan's death, she had somehow become more and more fond of Xiao Xingjian. Although this child looked very much like his mother, a closer look revealed that he resembled Xiao Yi even more.

"I don't know what your father's condition is like now. I hope the miracle doctors that Second Lady brought with her this time can be of great use."

Tao Baiwan's eyes were full of concern. He gently stroked Xiao Xingjian's head with his hand and whispered to himself.

At this time, Xiao Xingjian was still very young, only four or five years old, and was still ignorant of the world. He had no idea that his father was in a critical condition, his life hanging by a thread.

In his innocent little heart, he just felt that this amiable Second Lady was taking him out to play.

At the gate of Prince Yinan's mansion, Prince Yinan Zheng Linfeng and his family had been waiting at the gate for a long time. After all, Tao Baiwan came to the border town on behalf of the emperor as the eldest princess to comfort the people and soldiers. She had a high status, and as the Prince Yinan, he had to treat her with courtesy at this time.

Half an incense stick of time passed, and the eldest princess's luxurious carriage was seen slowly approaching in the middle of a long escort, led by the Yinan prefect and other officials.

"King Zheng Linfeng of Yinan and his family pay homage to Her Royal Highness the Princess Chang."