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244. Shopping for Two

Gu Jinxuan stood up and gently hugged Lin Qingxue from behind, whispering in her ear: "Why don't you sleep a little longer? Is the training outside too loud?"

Lin Qingxue turned around and said with a smile: “Wake up when you have slept enough, don’t you go to train with the soldiers?”

"I rarely participate in morning training. Usually, Wen Du and Wen Su lead the soldiers in training. It's still early. Do you want to get up?"

Gu Jinxuan whispered that he was afraid that Lin Qingxue didn't like life in the barracks and wanted to live in the city.

Of course, if she didn't want to, she could live with them in the city, and then he would go back to the barracks after they left.

Anyway, there was Weng and Wensu in the military camp, so he felt at ease and it wouldn't matter if he left for a few days.

"Get up! Do you have anything to do later? If not, let's go to South City to have a look, buy some local specialties, and then have a meal with Xiaoshan and Xiaoqi. We'll be back to the Imperial City in two days."

Lin Qingxue leaned on Gu Jinxuan's arms as she spoke. They didn't do anything last night. It wasn't because they didn't want to, but it was inconvenient in the military camp as there were soldiers patrolling outside all the time.

If something really happens, it will be extremely embarrassing.

Gu Jinxuan nodded slightly, placed a kiss on Lin Qingxue's hair, and replied softly, "Okay, I'll do as you say. Wen Wen can take care of the affairs in the barracks."

After saying that, he loosened his arms, turned around to get the clothes, and carefully helped Lin Qingxue put them in order.

When the two men had packed up and walked out of the tent, the morning sun was shining brightly, shining on every corner of the military camp.

The soldiers' orderly training sounds echoed one after another. Gu Jinxuan raised his hand to block the glaring light, then tilted his head to look at Lin Qingxue, his eyes full of tenderness: "Wait for me to tell Wen Du and Wen Su, then we'll set off."

Lin Qingxue smiled and nodded, standing there waiting quietly. The food in the military camp was not tasty, and it was still early, so she planned to go to the city to eat.

After a while, Gu Jinxuan returned, took Lin Qingxue's hand, and the two walked out of the military camp side by side.

As soon as I walked out of the military camp gate, I saw Xiaoshan and Xiaoqi waiting there.

Xiao Shan was sharp-eyed and spotted them immediately. He jumped up to them and said, "Aunt, uncle, you're finally out!"

Lin Qingxue smiled and touched Xiaoshan's head: "Have you been waiting for a long time?"

Xiaoqi stepped forward and greeted politely: "Aunt, uncle."

Gu Jinxuan nodded slightly in response. He was quite familiar with his two nephews. After they followed him to South City, they did not take advantage of their identities to do anything wrong. Instead, they worked very hard during training.

There were four people and two horses. Naturally, Lin Qingxue and Gu Jinxuan rode one horse, and Lin Xiaoshan and Lin Xiaoqi rode another horse.

Along the way, Xiaoshan was like a cheerful little bird, chirping non-stop, telling about what happened after they came to Nancheng, and asking Lin Qingxue about things at home.

You have to know that they have been out for more than half a year, not just a few days. I don’t know how things are going at home. Do you miss him?

The crowd soon arrived at the bustling South City Market. The streets were lined with a wide variety of stalls selling all kinds of special snacks and handicrafts.

"Aunt, what do you want to buy?" Lin Xiaoshan asked in a low voice while standing next to Lin Qingxue. As for the other side, it must be Gu Jinxuan.

Lin Xiaoqi was standing behind them, holding the horse. After all, he was the youngest! He couldn't let Gu Jinxuan hold the reins, could he?

"Buy some small things to take back for your brothers and sisters to play with," Lin Qingxue said casually, and then carefully selected dolls, wooden toys and the like on the stall.

According to the number of children in the family, Lin Qingxue picked two items for each child, including several nephews of the Lin family, for whom she also bought some.

After choosing gifts for the children, Lin Qingxue's attention was attracted by the colorful silks on a stall nearby.

She gently stroked the soft fabrics, and her mind flashed with the image of the women in her family wearing new clothes made of these silks.

Gu Jinxuan stood beside her, looking at the twinkle in her eyes, and asked softly, "Do you want to bring some gifts for the women in your family?"

Lin Qingxue smiled and nodded: "Yes, it's a rare trip to South City, I have to bring something back for them!"

Gu Jinxuan then carefully asked the stall owner about the textures of various silks, what kind of clothes they were suitable for making, and what occasions they were suitable for wearing, and helped Lin Qingxue choose.

Lin Xiaoshan looked at the silks, her eyes sparkling. "Auntie, these materials will definitely make beautiful clothes! When I get back, I want my mother to make one for me."

Lin Qingxue smiled and patted his head: "Okay, pick the one you like best and I'll give it to you."

Lin Xiaoshan excitedly picked and chose in front of the stalls, and finally chose a piece of light blue silk embroidered with a bamboo pattern, and couldn't let it go.

Lin Xiaoqi picked out a piece of sky blue silk embroidered with auspicious cloud patterns. Seeing this, Lin Qingxue bought two pieces of almost every color.

There are so many people in the Lin and Gu families, she is only worried that buying too little will not be enough, there is no problem of buying too much.

After picking out the silk, they continued walking forward. When they passed by a pastry shop, a rich and sweet aroma hit them in the face.

Xiaoqi followed behind, leading the horse. At this moment, she couldn't help but ask, "Auntie, I heard that this dim sum shop is very famous in South City. Do you want to take some back?"

Lin Qingxue readily agreed and walked into the shop, only to see the counter filled with all kinds of exquisitely shaped snacks, including osmanthus cakes, mung bean cakes, rose cakes, and so on.

Lin Qingxue bought some of everything, thinking that the elders at home would definitely like it. She bought some to try first to see how it tasted. If it tasted good, she would buy more when she returned.

After paying, Lin Xiaoshan volunteered to take the box of snacks and held it carefully in his arms.

Before they knew it, the sun was rising higher and everyone felt a little hungry.

Gu Jinxuan looked at Lin Qingxue and said, "Let's find a place to eat. There's a restaurant not far ahead that has a good reputation."

Lin Qingxue nodded in agreement. She hadn't eaten breakfast this morning. She had planned to eat in the city, but she forgot about it while walking around.

When he arrived at the restaurant, Gu Jinxuan asked for a private room by the window. The waiter quickly brought out a series of special dishes from South City. People in South City have a strong taste for spicy and salty food.

Everyone sat together, enjoying the food and chatting.

During the meal, Lin Xiaoshan suddenly put down her chopsticks and asked seriously, "Aunt, Uncle, when will you return to the Imperial City? I want to write two letters to my parents and grandparents. Aunt, can you take them back for me?"

Lin Qingxue was slightly startled, and exchanged a glance with Gu Jinxuan before gently saying, "Of course, I'll be staying in Nancheng for two or three days. Xiaotao and Huaiyuan came to Nancheng with me. After dinner, you can go visit him! Just give me the letter before you leave, okay?"

Xiaoqi also nodded: "Well, I also want to write a letter back, aunt, please help me take it back."

After a pause, Lin Xiaoqi continued, "Huaiyuan and Xiaotao are here too? Where are they?"

Gu Jinxuan smiled and said, "I'll give you two two days off. Go and have some fun with them in South City! But don't go wild."

"Thank you, uncle-in-law. We won't do that," Lin Xiaoqi and Lin Xiaoshan looked at each other and said in unison.

Thinking that Lin Xiaotao and Gu Huaiyuan had also come, the two brothers were very excited and ate much faster.

Seeing the expressions of her two nephews, Lin Qingxue understood everything. She smiled and said, "Eat quickly! After you finish eating, go find Xiaotao!"

As she spoke, Lin Qingxue told the two brothers the address of the courtyard.

After finishing their meal, several people walked out of the restaurant. At this time, the market was even more lively, with people coming and going, shoulder to shoulder.

After coming out of the restaurant, Lin Xiaoshan and Lin Xiaoqi did not leave with Lin Qingxue and his wife. The two brothers carried the things Lin Qingxue had bought and went to the courtyard she mentioned to find Gu Huaiyuan and Lin Xiaotao.

Lin Qingxue and Gu Jinxuan naturally lived in their own world of two. They hadn't been together for so long, how could they not miss each other?

Lin Qingxue and Gu Jinxuan strolled in the market. The noisy voices and the constant hawking sounds around them became the background sound of their world of two.

The sunlight shines through the mottled leaves and falls on them, leaving patches of golden light.

Gu Jinxuan gently took Lin Qingxue's hand, interlocking their fingers. The two figures looked particularly warm in the light and shadow.

They passed by a small stall selling sugar figures. The colorful sugar figures were sparkling with an attractive luster in the sun.

Lin Qingxue was attracted by a butterfly-shaped sugar figure. Gu Jinxuan immediately understood and bought it and handed it to her.

Lin Qingxue took a light bite, and the sweet taste spread on the tip of her tongue. She smiled with satisfaction, and that smile was sweeter than a sugar man.

Gu Jinxuan looked at her with eyes full of doting, and couldn't help but reach out to wipe the sugar stains from the corners of her mouth.

As they walked, they came to an arch bridge beside a city. The water in the pond was crystal clear and sparkling. Occasionally, a few ducks swam leisurely on the lake.

There is a row of weeping willows on the side, and their slender willow branches flutter in the wind like green ribbons.

Gu Jinxuan took Lin Qingxue to sit on the stone bench by the pool. The breeze blew on their faces, bringing with it the freshness of the lake water and the faint fragrance of flowers.

"Qingxue," Gu Jinxuan suddenly broke the silence, "This time when we return to the Imperial City, I'll have to trouble you to take care of the family and the children. There's a high possibility of a fight with the herdsmen in South City. I'm not by your side, so you have to take good care of yourself."

Lin Qingxue leaned on his shoulder and whispered, "I'm here in the mansion. Be careful. I'll have the Firearms Department make a batch of pistols as soon as possible and send them over with the third batch of food."

Gu Jinxuan gently stroked her hair, giving her silent comfort, and whispered, "Okay, I'll wait. By the way, ask the Firearms Department to make some more of that black lump."

"Okay, I'll tell Jinyu when I get back," Lin Qingxue looked at Gu Jinxuan in his arms and talked about what happened after he left the imperial city.

Especially the construction of the granary and the establishment of the escort agency, Lin Qingxue told Gu Jinxuan everything without missing a word, especially the changes in Gu Huaiyuan.

"Qingxue, thank you for your hard work at home. Jinyu told me about Huaiyuan the last time she came. I think you also know that because you gave birth to a child, Huaiyuan thought we didn't want him anymore and his mind was a little crooked. Fortunately, you pulled him back."

After a pause, Gu Jinxuan opened his mouth, wanting to say something but not knowing how to say it. He looked quite embarrassed and embarrassment.

"Jinxuan, I understand you, but don't worry! Regardless of whether I have children or not, Huaiyuan and Huaining are my children. Huaiyuan and I have talked about this. The reason he thinks this way is because I was bedridden for several months due to the birth of the twins, and my mother was busy taking care of the twins and Xiaoya, and for various reasons, she neglected him. He thinks that she gave up on him because I gave birth to Huaiyi."

As she spoke, Lin Qingxue smiled bitterly. During that period, she was really tired, not only mentally tired, but also physically tired and weak.

The twins, a boy and a girl, were born prematurely. Only she knew how difficult it was to give birth to them. At that time, Xiaoya had just had an accident, and she could be said to have completely lost hope.

If it weren't for her mother's strength, she really would have almost collapsed. If she hadn't been unable to leave her children, she might have died at that time.

"I understand, Qingxue, I don't blame you, Huaiyuan doesn't blame you, no one blames you," Gu Jinxuan hugged Lin Qingxue tightly and whispered softly.

"Don't worry, Huaiyuan has figured it out. He knows you haven't abandoned him, and he truly treats you as his mother. As for Huaining, let's not talk about it. He has always been very affectionate to you."

Gu Jinxuan whispered to comfort Lin Qingxue. He knew that she was also under a lot of pressure in private. As her husband, he knew that it was his incompetence that prevented her from living freely.

Lin Qingxue had already let it go a long time ago, because Gu Huaiyuan didn't do anything that was harmful to her and the child. He just hid away and felt sad and gave up on himself. What was there for her to be upset about?

The breeze blew gently, and the weeping willows by the pond rustled, as if gently telling the story of the years.

Lin Qingxue was in Gu Jinxuan's arms. She raised her head slightly, looked into his eyes, and said softly, "Jinxuan, I've actually been reflecting on whether my care for the children is not balanced enough. In the future, I will pay more attention to these things and not let any child feel neglected."

Gu Jinxuan nodded gently, his eyes full of pity: "You've done very well. So many things at home and outside are all up to you. It's me who spend too little time with you. When the war here subsides, I will spend more time with you and make up for the debt I have owed you these days."

The two were silent for a moment, enjoying this rare moment of peace.

Lin Qingxue suddenly remembered something, sat up straight, and said seriously, "Oh right, Jinxuan, when I return to the Imperial City this time, I want to expand the Firearms Department. Now that the Escort Agency is on track, it's a good opportunity to make use of it. I plan to adopt a group of orphans in the name of the Escort Agency, train them well, and let them work in the Escort Agency in the future."

He paused, thinking of the few lonely men in the Firearms Department, and said, "The Firearms Department needs to recruit people too. If a fight breaks out here, there will be a great demand for black lumps and pistols."

A hint of appreciation flashed in Gu Jinxuan's eyes: "Qingxue, your idea is very good. I believe that you and Jinyu will be able to get things done. As for the emperor uncle, you can let Jinyu and Huaiyuan go to find him. As for father, you can talk to him directly."

Lin Qingxue smiled and leaned back into his arms, her face brimming with confidence and happiness. "Well, it's also thanks to Jinyu and my father for trusting me, otherwise the escort agency wouldn't be able to operate."

Gu Jinxuan gently stroked her hair and said with a smile: "Qingxue, do whatever you want. The Gu family is your foundation and support. I will cover everything for you."