Rich Peasant Girl: The General's Wife Has Space

Xiao Wan was indeed sad, but she forced a smile on her face. "I have to obey the emperor's order, but leaving my aunt alone at home will inevitably cause her worries. I will bring her over to live with us. You and Uncle Zhao should take care of yourselves and don't worry too much about my aunt."

Zhao Mingyuan looked at Xiao Wan's smile and felt even sadder. He was only concerned with expressing his feelings but did not give Xiao Wan a clear future. This was too selfish.

But he really couldn't bear to leave Xiao Wan and watch her marry someone else.

Not to mention Duan Hongyi, just look at the scholar from Zhao Lizheng's family. I don't know how many times he has peeked at Xiao Wan.

Although Zhao Mingyuan thought he was no worse than others, he felt jealous when he saw that the young scholar was also very handsome.

Zhao Mingyuan felt even more depressed when he thought of this. He then said to Xiao Wan, "Wan'er, I...my mother is going back to the capital. The emperor is worried that my father and I might rebel, and the Zhao family has many old subordinates. So when my father and I go to war, my mother will be summoned back to the capital to live as a hostage."

Xiao Wan was stunned for a moment. She didn't expect it to be so complicated. How could anyone feel at ease knowing that her aunt was a weak woman staying alone in the capital?

But she didn't know what to do, so she could only mumble, "Okay, don't worry too much. The emperor still has use for you and won't treat your aunt harshly."

Xiao Wan's face suddenly lost its spirit, and the joy of reunion after a long separation was also washed away by the impending separation.

Zhao Mingyuan held Xiao Wan's cold hand, heartbroken. "Wan'er, it may be a little selfish of me to say this, but can you please wait for me? I will definitely come back and marry you in a grand ceremony in a year at most. If I unfortunately die in battle and we haven't settled the marriage, you...you must marry into a good family."

Xiao Wan covered his mouth and whispered softly, "No need to say more, I will wait for you for a year. After a year, no matter what happens, I will not wait for you anymore. Just come back and drink my wedding wine."

Zhao Mingyuan's heart tightened. He didn't dare to imagine whether he would lose control after seeing Wan'er's wedding. He felt so heartbroken just thinking about it.

Xiao Wanqiang smiled and said, "Okay, let's not talk about this for now. You haven't seen your aunt since you came back. Go home first and have dinner at my house tonight. I'll welcome you. Your aunt and Dr. Zhang have dinner at my house every day now. My mother is very happy."

Fu was not good at cooking, and Dr. Zhang was even less reliable. Buying a maid would inevitably attract the attention of someone with ulterior motives. Liu was very enthusiastic, and Fu knew that she had no other thoughts, so she was naturally happy to come and have a lively meal with them.

Zhao Mingyuan was grateful to the Xiao family for taking care of his mother.

The two held hands and didn't speak all the way. Xiao Wan leaned her head quietly on Zhao Mingyuan's shoulder and arrived at the door of their home.

After getting off the car, Zhao Mingyuan paid his respects to Old Man Xiao and Mrs. Liu, both of whom were very pleased.

Zhao Mingyuan had been gone for such a long time and had not said a word to his family. Wan'er looked fine, but in fact she was often in a daze.

Although Fu stayed at the Xiao family every day, both Liu and Old Man Xiao were very worried about Zhao Mingyuan's quiet departure.

Now that Zhao Mingyuan came back, he saw the two tall and graceful people standing together, looking very well matched.

Liu smiled and said, "Brother Yuan, I won't keep you any longer. Your mother misses you so much. Hurry home and come over for dinner tonight. We'll make you something delicious. My dear, you've become thinner and darker after being out for so long."

Zhao Mingyuan showed his white teeth, bowed and thanked Liu, and agreed. Liu was so happy that she quickly sent someone to buy vegetables.

Zhao Mingyuan felt very warm in his heart and said goodbye with a smile.

When she returned home, Fu thought she had recognized the wrong person when she saw Zhao Mingyuan, because her son had become darker and thinner.

Zhao Mingyuan lifted his robe and knelt down, while Fu hugged her son with joy and refused to let go.

Zhao Mingyuan let her hold him.

After Fu knew that her "nephew" was the second prince, she had some guesses in her mind.

She understood the knot in the hearts of the Zhao family father and son. They were loyal and upright, and were dedicated to defending their country and supporting the second prince.

This is what men should do!

The father and son have sacrificed too much for her. She cannot trap her husband and son in this small Dahuaishu Village for her own selfish reasons.

After she learned the truth from Doctor Zhang, she decided to go to the capital immediately after the emperor's edict was issued.

With her around, the emperor can rest assured!

How could she not worry about her son and husband getting hurt in the battlefield?

The only thing he could do was to live a good life in the capital and not make the Zhao family father and son worry.

"But, Brother Yuan, what did Wan'er say?" Fu asked worriedly.

"Mother, I've already told Wan'er that she's willing to wait for me for a year. After a year, she'll definitely help the Second Prince ascend to the throne!"

"That's good, but, if you don't, get engaged now, you can also leave a descendant for the Zhao family. You will naturally cherish yourself more when you have someone to look after..."