I don’t know how much time has passed, but the already bright sunlight outside the window seems to be getting hotter and hotter.

Through the intricately carved window lattices, it generously pours patches of mottled light and shadow of various shapes and sizes onto the ground.

At this moment, a pleasant and clear bird song suddenly sounded, breaking the quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

Lin Qingxue slowly woke up from her sleep. When her eyes fell on her side, she found that Gu Jinxuan was still sleeping soundly in a sweet dream.

At this moment, his face revealed a somewhat innocent and peaceful expression like a child. He no longer had the awe-inspiring majesty he had in the court in the past, nor the cold and stern look he displayed on the battlefield.

Lin Qingxue moved her body carefully and gently, her movements as gentle as a falling feather, for fear that even the slightest sound would wake up Gu Jinxuan beside her.

Then, she got out of bed quietly, stood up, walked lightly to the window, reached out and gently pushed open the half-closed window. Immediately, a fresh and pleasant air rushed in like a tide, rushing straight towards her face.

The air is filled with the unique chill of the transition from autumn to winter, which makes people feel relaxed and intoxicated.

Looking around, I saw that the flowers, plants and trees in the yard that were once lush and verdant have now begun to turn yellow and fall off one after another.

The whole yard appears exceptionally tranquil and profound, filled with the rich atmosphere unique to the transition from autumn to winter.

Just as Lin Qingxue was staring at the scene in front of her in a trance, she suddenly heard a light sound of footsteps gradually approaching from a distance.

She looked in the direction of the sound and saw Donghe walking in slowly, holding a pot of freshly brewed hot tea steadily in her hands.

As soon as Dong He saw Lin Qingxue standing quietly by the window, she quickly lowered her voice and said gently, "Princess, you're finally awake! This is the Biluochun tea I just carefully brewed. It's incredibly delicious and rich. Come and try it."

Lin Qingxue's lips curled up slightly, outlining a smile like a blooming spring flower. She stretched out her slender hand and gracefully took the exquisite teacup.

Steam rose from the cup, like wisps of smoke curling around her fingertips. She gently brought the cup to her lips, parted her red lips, and took a sip of the tea.

In an instant, a rich tea fragrance filled the air, like the fresh breath in the mountains in the early morning, quickly dispelling the remaining sleepiness in her mind.

"Donghe, have the children gone to school?" Lin Qingxue slowly put down the teacup in her hand, turned to look at Donghe beside her, and asked softly.

Dong He smiled and replied respectfully, "In reply to the Crown Princess, the young masters and young ladies have already gone to the study in the front yard this morning. When I passed by just now, I took a special look. They were all sitting upright, buried in their studies. They were so serious!"

Hearing Donghe's answer, Lin Qingxue nodded with satisfaction, with a look of relief in her eyes.

At this moment, a slight noise was heard. It turned out to be Gu Jinxuan slowly waking up. He stretched lazily, then rubbed his still sleepy eyes with both hands.

When his vision gradually became clear, he saw Lin Qingxue standing by the window. Her beautiful face came into view, and he couldn't help but smile gently.

"Qingxue, why didn't you wake me up when you woke up?" Gu Jinxuan said as he propped himself up and leaned against the head of the bed.

Lin Qingxue turned around when she heard the voice, walked lightly to the bedside, and then sat down slowly. She stretched out a white jade-like hand and gently stroked Gu Jinxuan's slightly messy hair.

She said with concern, "You were busy until so late last night and must be very tired. I thought I'd let you sleep a little longer. How about it? Are you feeling better now? Are you hungry? How about I ask the kitchen to prepare some food for you?"

"What time is it? Hurry up and ask the kitchen to cook a bowl of noodles and bring over two side dishes."

Gu Jinxuan nodded and spoke slowly. It turned out that when he got up this morning, he just ate a little bit to fill his stomach, and then went back to bed to take a nap.

Look, I was woken up by hunger.

Lin Qingxue, who was standing nearby, quickly responded after hearing this, then turned to Donghe and instructed, "Donghe, go to the kitchen quickly and tell Dongzao to cook two bowls of thin noodles and bring them over. Remember to use clear broth, and also serve two refreshing, delicious, non-greasy side dishes. Also, tell Dongzao and the others to be quick, because your prince is hungry."

After hearing this, Dong He bowed respectfully and then ran towards the small kitchen in a hurry like a gust of wind.

At this time, Gu Jinxuan leaned lazily on the head of the bed, gazing at Lin Qingxue in front of him with gentle eyes, his eyes full of affection.

I only heard him whispering softly: "Qingxue, you are the best. You care about me and think about me all the time."

Hearing these words, Lin Qingxue's cheeks couldn't help but blush slightly, as beautiful as the peach blossoms blooming in spring.

She rolled her eyes at Gu Jinxuan coquettishly, muttering, "Humph, all you can do is say these sweet words to make me happy. Hurry up and get dressed, then go wash up. You can enjoy the noodles and dishes as soon as they are ready."

The afternoon sun shone through the window lattice into the house, soft and warm. The young couple lazily got up from the bed, stretched themselves, and began to dress in an orderly manner.

After getting dressed, they walked hand in hand to the bathroom at the back of the house. The so-called washing was not just about brushing teeth and washing face.

After some careful tidying up, the two people who were originally a little sleepy suddenly became refreshed. They looked at the sky outside and found that only a quarter of an hour had passed since they got up.

Afterwards, the two moved to the side hall and sat down to rest for a while. After a while, a maid, Dong He, slowly walked into the room with a tray in her hand.

On the tray were two bowls of steaming noodles and several plates of delicious side dishes. Dong He carefully placed the tray steadily on the table, then deftly arranged the dishes and chopsticks, saying softly, "Prince, Princess, the kitchen has delivered the food. Please enjoy."

Gu Jinxuan smiled and nodded, then sat up straight and reached for a pair of chopsticks. He first gently picked up a few noodles, brought them close to his nose and sniffed, and an enticing aroma filled his nostrils.

Then, he put the noodles into his mouth and chewed them carefully, a satisfied look on his face, and praised: "Hmm, this tastes really good! Home-cooked food is indeed the best for me."

After saying that, he swiftly picked up a large portion of steaming and fragrant noodles with his chopsticks again, and put it into his mouth without hesitation.

As soon as the noodles entered his mouth, he immediately began to chew them, with his cheeks puffed up, looking very cute.

As he chewed, the aroma of the noodles seemed to become stronger, making people salivate just by looking at it.

After a while, he swallowed the food in his mouth, then picked up a handful of noodles with chopsticks and put it into his mouth, continuing to eat it with relish, as if he wanted to eat up the bowl of delicious noodles in one breath.

Lin Qingxue, who was sitting next to him, watched him eat voraciously, her eyes full of tenderness and smile.

Seeing him eating so happily, Lin Qingxue finally couldn't help but whispered to him, "Eat slowly, be careful not to choke."

Hearing this, Gu Jinxuan, who was concentrating on eating noodles, raised his head and showed Lin Qingxue a bright smile, mumbling: "Haha, it's okay, this noodles is so delicious, I can't stop eating it! But don't just watch me eat, come and eat with me."

As he spoke, he gestured towards Lin Qingxue with the chopsticks in his hand.

Lin Qingxue shook her head slightly and replied coquettishly, "Okay, I know. I'm eating right now!"

After saying that, she gently picked up a small amount of noodles with her chopsticks and put it into her mouth, slowly savoring it.

For a moment, the two sat opposite each other, enjoying the satisfaction brought by the food while talking and laughing. The scene was warm and beautiful.

After finishing the bowl of steaming and fragrant noodles, Gu Jinxuan slowly stood up and walked towards the window with light steps.

He stood there quietly, taking a deep breath of the fresh and slightly cool air outside the window, as if he wanted to take in all the breath of late autumn and early winter into his lungs.

"This season when autumn is about to pass and winter is quietly approaching has its own unique charm," Gu Jinxuan narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at the mountains and trees in the distance that were dyed with a light golden hue, and sighed softly.

At this time, Lin Qingxue also walked slowly over. Her steps were graceful, as light and moving as a blooming lotus.

After coming to Gu Jinxuan's side, she stopped gently and stood side by side with him. They both looked at the scenery outside the window, enjoying the tranquility and beauty.

"Indeed, in a few days, when the snowflakes start to fall, this yard will surely present another picturesque scene."

Lin Qingxue had a smile on her lips, her beautiful eyes flashed with a gentle light, and she whispered in agreement with her husband's words.

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinxuan couldn't help but turn his head and gazed at his wife beside him affectionately. He stretched out his right hand and gently held Lin Qingxue's slender and smooth hands. The warmth from his palms made him feel warm in his heart.

"Yes, by then, our family of six can sit around the warm fire, admiring the white snowflakes dancing in the sky outside the window while happily chatting. Just imagining this makes us feel extremely comfortable and satisfied."

Gu Jinxuan's eyes were filled with infinite longing for a better life in the future, and his face was filled with a happy smile.

"Wow! We can enjoy the steaming hot pot and the delicious barbecue on the other side, and then have a cup of warm and sweet hot milk tea. The taste is simply indescribable!"

Lin Qingxue became more and more excited as she spoke, and at the end she even swallowed her saliva unconsciously, as if those delicious foods were right in front of her.

At this moment, she suddenly felt a strong desire for milk tea. At the same time, the cool and refreshing taste of beer and cola flashed through her mind, making her want to taste these delicious drinks immediately.

Gu Jinxuan, who was standing aside, couldn't help but smile at Lin Qingxue's greedy look, but he didn't say much. He just reached out and gently held Lin Qingxue's small hand. The movement was gentle and firm.

Then, he turned his gaze to the window, his eyes revealing an even more eager anticipation than before. Perhaps at this moment he was imagining the wonderful time he would spend with Lin Qingxue, and the wonderful world that would soon unfold before them.

The couple quietly enjoyed this rare time alone, surrounded by peace and tranquility.

However, the tranquility did not last long, as they gradually heard noise coming from afar - it was four children talking and playing happily, the sound coming from far away.

As time went by, the children's voices became clearer and louder, as if echoing in their ears. Soon, their lively and lovely figures appeared in the couple's sight.

The children came running over with their hands dancing, their faces filled with bright smiles, and they kept talking about all kinds of interesting things. Looking at these innocent little guys in front of him, Gu Jinxuan shook his head helplessly.

At this moment, an inexplicable emotion suddenly surged in his heart, and he even felt a little disgusted with these four children.

You know, whenever he wanted to be alone with his wife Lin Qingxue, these children would always appear at inopportune times and disrupt their originally beautiful plans.

In Gu Jinxuan's view, these children are simply the "natural enemies" of him and Lin Qingxue when they are alone, and they cannot be avoided no matter what.

Every time the romantic atmosphere that was created with great difficulty would be instantly broken by the children's laughter; every time he wanted to hug his wife affectionately and confide his heart, he would always be interrupted by the children.

As time passed, Gu Jinxuan couldn't help but feel a deep sense of helplessness and distress in his heart when faced with such a situation.

After all, they are his own children. Even if they are sometimes naughty and annoying, as a father he can only choose to spoil them to the end.

Early that morning, sunlight shone through the mottled leaves into the courtyard. When Gu Huaiyuan ran into the yard happily, he saw his parents standing by the window.

The old father looked towards them with a look of disgust and helplessness in his eyes, but all this naturally did not escape Gu Huaiyuan's sharp eyes.

"Daddy, Mommy, you're finally awake! I was just wondering if you were going to continue staying in bed," Gu Huaiyuan said with a smile as he skipped towards his parents.

Hearing his son's words, Gu Jinxuan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a gentle smile: "No matter how long you sleep, you will always wake up. If you keep sleeping like this, it will be really difficult to fall asleep at night. By the way, what do you little guys do in broad daylight?"

Although he was asking questions, his tone was extremely gentle, and he sounded like an extremely kind father.

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