The besties traveled through the book together, and the prince and general became abandoned husbands

Jiang Wumei was very confused and had no way to give Xiao Tong an answer.

Xiao Tong looked at her expression and realized that she was unable to overcome her psychological defenses for the time being, so he did not force her.

He called for hot water for a shower and after washing, Xiao Tong got on the bed naked and hugged Jiang Wumei tightly.

Jiang Wumei was in a state of confusion. She did not refuse and felt Xiao Tong's body burning hot as they pressed against each other.

Listening to the man's strong heartbeat, Jiang Wumei felt her own heartbeat quicken as well.

Neither of them spoke again after that confession.

In the huge bedroom, the only sound that could be heard for a while was the sound of burning candles.

Jiang Wumei gradually fell asleep in this peaceful atmosphere. The next day, she didn't know when Xiao Tong left.

When she opened her eyes, bright sunlight poured into the hall through the window, and layers of golden light floated in the air.

The palace maid heard the noise and came into the hall to help Jiang Wumei wash and dress. Qingzhi led the little prince in, and Jiang Wumei was preparing to have breakfast.

"Mother, mother, hold me."

After being taught twice by Xiao Tong, An'er had changed her way of addressing her and called her "Mother Concubine". When she saw Jiang Wumei, she called her "Mother Concubine" in her soft little voice and reached out for a hug.

Jiang Wumei held An'er on her lap, touched his chubby little nose with her fingertips, and softened her voice:

"Be good, An'er, have breakfast with your mother."

An'er nodded obediently and sat on a chair beside him like a little adult:

"Okay, have dinner with mother."

Qingzhi served porridge and crystal buns to the little prince. When Jiang Wumei was full and put down her chopsticks, Qingzhi stepped back a few steps and made room for her.

After breakfast, the sun was shining brightly outside the palace, so Jiang Wumei asked the palace maid and wet nurse to accompany An'er to play in the imperial garden.

Qingzhi had something to ask, and after the palace maid had cleared away the dishes, she brought hot water for Jiang Wumei to wash her hands.

"Qingzhi, the Japanese imperial family will be leaving for Tianqi in a few days. I'll leave the preparation of the luggage to you."

Qingzhi was stunned:

"Your Majesty, has the Emperor promised you?"

Qingzhi was clear about the situation of the emperor and the empress yesterday. She didn't expect that the empress would leave after just one night.

"Ah."

Jiang Wumei responded calmly and continued:

"It takes about three months for Tianqi to travel back and forth with the Great Sage. I was worried that An'er couldn't withstand the bumpy journey, so I didn't plan to take him with me.

While I'm away, please take good care of An'er in the palace."

Qingzhi's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately knelt down:

"My Lady, please allow me to accompany you on this journey to Tianqi.

The palace maids and wet nurses who serve the little prince are all your confidants. Even if I am not around, they will take good care of the little prince.

What's more, the emperor is still here, so the little prince will not be in any danger.

Tianqi is at least ten thousand miles away from here. If you start from the capital, it will take more than a month even if you travel day and night.

I'm really worried that you won't have anyone to serve you after such a long journey.

Madam, please let this servant go with you."

“The Qilin Guard will accompany me, so you don’t have to worry.

It's not pleasant to travel back and forth, it's better for you to stay here."

Jiang Wumei was doing this for Qingzhi's own good. This was a tough journey, and Qingzhi didn't need to suffer with her.

Qingzhi shook his head vigorously:

"This servant wants to follow you, Your Majesty. Please allow me to do so."

After saying this, Qingzhi kowtowed hard in the direction where Jiang Wumei was standing. After a few kowtows, his forehead became red and swollen, which showed his sincerity.

Jiang Wumei sighed, bent down and helped her up:

"Okay, go down and get ready.

We will set off in a few days."

Qingzhi wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, nodded quickly, and turned to leave.

At noon, Xiao Tong came back and, as usual, played with the child and hugged Jiang Wumei. After having lunch with the mother and child, he went to the imperial study to handle government affairs.

After last night, the atmosphere between Xiao Tong and Jiang Wumei was filled with a hint of distance and politeness.

When An'er was around, the two behaved the same as usual, but as soon as An'er left, there was nothing between them except the silent tranquility.

After Xiao Tong left, Jiang Wumei actually breathed a sigh of relief.

I will be leaving in a few days, which is a good opportunity for her to think carefully and accept it.

For three consecutive days, Xiao Tong came back on time every day to have lunch and dinner with the mother and son, but the atmosphere between Xiao Tong and Jiang Wumei did not ease at all.

Although Xiao Tong did not show it on his face, he felt a little disappointed and uneasy in his heart, but he was more filled with expectations and yearnings for the future.

Knowing the crux of the problem between them, he was confident that he could win back Niao Niao's heart.

As long as he persists and keeps using his actions to show Niao Niao his attitude, he believes that one day Niao Niao will truly accept him.

Seeing that there were only two days left before the departure date Jiang Wumei had mentioned, Xiao Tong suddenly spoke as he held Jiang Wumei in his arms while going to bed that night:

"Niao Niao, now that you've gone to Tianqi, will you come back?"

"Your Majesty, don't worry. An'er is the Great Sage. I will definitely come back."

Even after hearing Jiang Wumei's words, Xiao Tong was still worried:

"I will go with you."

Jiang Wumei: ???

Jiang Wumei was lying in Xiao Tong's arms with the man's arm across her waist. Hearing this, she hesitated and sat up.

Xiao Tong stood up with her, a flicker of nervousness in his eyes:

"Niao Niao, you don't want to?"

"emperor."

Jiang Wumei said:

“You are the Great Sage Emperor, and the court cannot be without you for too long.

This time, please let me go by myself and let me think it over carefully."

Jiang Wumei's face was calm, but Xiao Tong could sense the fatigue hidden beneath the calm surface.

After that night, both of them were in agony. She needed time and space to carefully consider the relationship between them.

"Okay, then I'll prepare a wedding gift for you, and then have Chen Yu and the Qilin Guards personally escort you to Tianqi.

Niao Niao, An'er and I are waiting for you to come back in the capital."

Jiang Wumei stared into Xiao Tong's dark and fiery eyes, and nodded slowly after a while.

Xiao Tong finally smiled, and he embraced her again, whispering softly:

"Niao Niao, while you were away at Tianqi, I had people prepare for the ceremony of crowning the queen. When you return from Tianqi..."

"No hurry, Your Majesty, please give me some time."

Jiang Wumei's words immediately extinguished the hope that had just risen in Xiao Tong's heart. After a moment, Xiao Tong adjusted his mood and whispered:

"Okay, then I'll discuss this with you when you return from Tianqi."

Xiao Tong is willing to be 200% patient with Jiang Wumei. As long as she comes back to him, he will agree to any request.

The day before leaving, Jiang Wumei received another letter from Tianqi.

It was also on this day that Jiang Wumei told the little guy that she would be away for a while.

An'er's little head shook like a rattle, and he cried while hugging Jiang Wumei, which made Jiang Wumei very distressed. It took her a lot of effort and she made many promises before she could coax the little guy.