Soft and crispy waist

Gu Yizi is strange.

It was clearly her request, so why is she still refusing now that I have agreed to it?

But he didn't ask, waiting for her to explain the reason herself.

"The prince is about to go to war, and important matters are of paramount importance. I can't help with other matters, but I can't hold the prince back either. Please help me with these matters when he returns."

Xia Zheng's eyes were sincere, and her heart and eyes were full of concern for Gu Yizi.

In fact, she didn't want to alert the enemy.

If Gu Yizi had not gone to the war, she would have wanted to rescue her mother and Tuan'er from the Marquis' Mansion today and free them from the slavery that weighed on their heads, but Gu Yizi left the day after tomorrow.

He was already under a lot of attention before leaving, and even the smallest thing might be discovered.

Even if there is no such thing, the war will take at least several months. If Tao Yurong realizes that the bond between her mother and Tuan'er is gone and she has no bargaining chip to hold her back, will she be willing to accept it and continue to trust her and let her take care of the baby?

Therefore, it is best to hold back and wait for Gu Yizi to come back and bring the people out.

But she couldn't say that.

"Your Highness, you must keep your promise to me. The book says that a gentleman's word is as good as gold. Your Highness is a gentleman, so you must keep your promise and return safely."

As soon as the words fell, two winter boots were put on Gu Yizi's feet.

The warmth seems to spread not only under my feet, but also in my heart.

He reached out with his big hand, pulled Xia Zheng into his arms, and gently stroked her slightly bulging belly. "I will definitely return to Beijing before you give birth."

"I look forward to the return of the prince."

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The next day, the news that Gu Yizi was appointed General Beizhen and led an army of 100,000 to the Northern Desert to fight against the Bohe Army composed of 18 tribes spread throughout the streets and alleys of Beijing.

Only then did I learn that on the day when Gu Yizi was conferred the title of Crown Prince and entertained guests, the Bohe Army assembled and attacked the three villages on the edge of the Northern Desert, and nearly a thousand people were massacred in one night.

Although the garrison troops drove the people out, the army continued to gather. Once the main force arrived, the city would be broken in one night.

Therefore, Gu Yizi must lead his troops to set off as soon as possible.

That night, the old emperor held a banquet in the palace to comfort the troops, which lasted until late at night.

After Gu Yizi returned home and visited Wei Qingqing, he stayed in the room of Tao Yurong, who had returned home early in the morning.

No matter how estranged the two are now, Tao Yurong is the legal wife after all, and she has to be by his side during these days. As for Xia Zheng, she naturally fell asleep early.

On the second day of seeing them off, I could only stand far away inside the mansion gate. I had no chance to talk and watched Tao Yurong and her men go out.

Only the legal wife can be sent outside the city gate.

"Look how proud she is. It's just that she can escort him a little further." Wei Qingqing rolled her eyes, jealousy overflowing in her eyes.

Nanny Wang pulled her hand, indicating that there were still many people present.

Wei Qingqing curled her lips and turned to leave. Her eyes happened to catch sight of Xue Wuyang, who had just arrived. She deliberately sarcastically said, "Oh, Sister Xue, you're really busy. You're even late for sending the prince off. Have you been locked up for too long and can't find your way?"

"Sister Wei, why are you so sarcastic? You should know best why I'm late." While retorting to Wei Qingqing, Xue Wuyang didn't listen and ran to the door. She didn't even see the back of the carriage. She was so angry that she almost vomited blood.

After finally being released, I wanted to meet him and let Gu Yizhi at least remember me a little, but...

"Who's being sarcastic? I think you're the one. I know best what you mean by "you're late." You're accusing me right away!" Wei Qingqing reached out and grabbed Xue Wuyang's shoulders and pulled her back.

Xue Wuyang was already holding her breath, and when Wei Qingqing pulled her, she staggered. She couldn't hold it back any longer and sneered, "Unfair? You're not wronged, Wei Qingqing. Don't think I can't see through your tricks. You think you're so powerful. Let me tell you, even if you use those low-class tricks, you can only stop me. No matter what, you can't get out of this mansion. Even if you give birth to a child, it will be a concubine's child. It won't be much higher."

"You... I'll rip your mouth off!" Wei Qingqing reached out to do it, but Nanny Wang quickly stopped her. Wei Qingqing struggled a few times, but couldn't grab her, so she angrily said, "You're talking as if you're not lying sideways. No, you're not even lying sideways. You're worse than Xia Zheng. She's even got pregnant by the emperor's favor, and you're still a virgin."

Both of them knew exactly where the other's stab was, and each stab was accurate.

Seeing the war spreading towards them, Xia Zheng immediately pulled Chunzhi and ran away.

"It was really scary just now. Concubine Wei and Concubine Xue had red faces and thick necks, just like the fighting cocks I saw on the street before. They fought so fiercely, with feathers flying all over the sky." Chunzhi described it vividly.

They really do correspond. Cockfighting is about prizes, and the women in the backyard fight for status. Favor is also a prize. The winner will move up to a higher level, with better treatment, higher status, and more benefits for the family.

The prizes all came from Gu Yizi, and everyone fought for it.

But on the other hand, if Gu Yizi was not the source of the prize, was not the prince of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, and was not standing on the power, would they still fight?

Probably not.

Therefore, what they wanted and loved was never Gu Yizi, but the prince of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.

Of course, so does she.

"But now that the prince is away fighting, the house should be quiet."

"Not necessarily." Xia Zheng shook her head.

When Gu Yizi is not around, there are other disputes.

What's more, is it really just because of themselves that Wei Qingqing and Xue Wuyang have reached the point where they fight whenever they meet and are incompatible with each other?

Were the methods Xue Wuyang described truly Wei Qingqing's doing? Or were they just disguised?

Tao Yurong must be secretly manipulating this, but it is definitely not visible on the surface.

Maybe she could try to be bold at this time.

"Aren't you going back to the courtyard?" Chunzhi asked in confusion after passing the fork in the road leading to Yinlin Courtyard and seeing Xia Zheng still walking forward.

"I will pay my respects to the deceased princess and return later."

Hearing this, Chunzhi stopped mid-air as she was about to go to her yard.

Seeing her turmoil, Xia Zheng kindly gave her a nudge. "It's not the time to pay respects, so you don't have to go. First, dig out the jar of osmanthus wine under your tree. I'll bring some snacks later."

"I want the salt and pepper pork strips and dried duck from last time."

Seeing her eyes lighting up when she mentioned food, Xia Zheng nodded in agreement before taking Shuangxue and Shuangjiang to Fanghuayuan.

She first went to the back room and put the red gold hairpin left by Qiuying into the innermost layer of her sleeve pocket, and then cleaned it up a bit until Nanny Niu, who had just been promoted to Tao Yurong's side, arrived.

"Why are you cleaning here, Aunt? This is what servants do. Come on, the Crown Princess heard you were coming and sent this old servant to look for you."

After wiping her hands, Xia Zheng followed Nanny Niu into the main room.

"Why did you suddenly go to the back room?"