The whole family is reborn, and their five-year-old child becomes the darling of the entire capital.

After returning safely from Yunnan, Mu Yunshang finally relaxed completely.

She was peacefully awaiting childbirth at the Xie residence.

Previously, her mother would come to the Xie residence to stay with her for a few days every month, but since returning from Yunnan last month, her mother hasn't come here anymore.

Mu Yunshang smiled as she looked at the little clothes her mother had only half-finished knitting, took them out of the small basket, and gently touched them with her hand.

My mother hasn't seen Yunnan for eight years; she's probably been spending every day with her there during this time.

To be honest, I don't know if Yunnan has returned to the palace or is staying at the Mu residence.

Xie Yaochuan smiled and looked at her with doting eyes. His gaze swept over the children's clothes she was holding, and he gently opened the exquisite lunchbox in his hand. He carefully took out the colorful and fragrant dishes and placed them on the table before saying, "Didn't you say you wanted to eat Tangyuefang's spicy fish this morning? Here~ come and try it."

Xie Yaochuan's voice was warm and deep, as pleasant to the ear as a babbling brook.

Upon hearing this, Mu Yunshang was overjoyed. She quickly put down the small garment she was sewing and ran towards the dining table.

Xie Yaochuan's heart tightened suddenly, fearing that she might slip and fall due to her sudden movements. So he quickly stepped forward and firmly supported her slender body, then gently instructed, "Don't rush, walk slowly. Sister, you can rest assured, your husband won't fight you for food."

Mu Yunshang rolled her eyes at him, but the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, clearly indicating that she was in a very good mood.

Once seated, he couldn't wait to pick up his chopsticks and reach for the mouthwatering spicy fish. Without any hesitation, he grabbed a large piece and put it in his mouth, his cheeks bulging with food, his face full of satisfaction.

Suddenly, her beautiful eyes widened, and she looked at Xie Yaochuan with surprise and joy, so excited that she couldn't speak coherently, "This...this is actually!!!"

Xie Yaochuan was also in a good mood upon seeing this, and his smile widened. He replied softly, "Yes, it was made by the old master chef. Some time ago, I heard you mention that the current chef's skills are not good and the dishes he makes are not authentic, so I specially went to the Jiangnan region to invite that master chef here. He is now living in the Xie family kitchen. If you want to eat it in the future, you can just give the order anytime."

Mu Yunshang turned her head to look at his calm and composed face, feeling a warmth in her heart, and subconsciously reached out to pinch his cheek.

Xie Yaochuan gently moved the chair he was sitting on closer to Mu Yunshang so that she could more easily rub her cheeks.

"So you've been busy with this all this time? Actually, I'm easy to take care of. If you're going to be out for this long again, remember to let me know first," Mu Yunshang said coquettishly, but her eyes were full of laughter.

Hearing this, Xie Yaochuan's expression stiffened slightly. He then turned his head and gently kissed the small hand that Mu Yunshang was using to pinch his cheek, softly replying, "Okay, I'll definitely tell you in advance next time. But wouldn't life be a little less fun without these unexpected surprises?"

Mu Yunshang smiled brightly, nodded in agreement, put down her chopsticks, stood up decisively, and sat directly into Xie Yaochuan's arms.

Then, she tilted her head back and quickly left a kiss on Xie Yaochuan's cheek.

Looking at the oil stain she had successfully left on the other person's face, Mu Yunshang couldn't help but cover her mouth with her hand, chuckling in a low voice, as if she was quite pleased with the little prank she had just played.

Xie Yaochuan didn't care at all. Instead, he took the opportunity to hug Mu Yunshang tightly around the waist, then kissed her lips and whispered, "This is what makes it a surprise."

Mu Yunshang smiled, gently reached out and put her arm around his waist, leaning against his shoulder as she softly said, "Fortunately, Mother has been with Yunnan these days. If she knew that you specially invited a chef who is good at cooking spicy dishes to the mansion, she would probably scold me from morning till night."

Xie Yaochuan gently embraced her, afraid that she might accidentally hurt the baby in her womb.

When he heard her mention his mother, his expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and chuckled softly, "The Duchess wouldn't do that; she has always loved you dearly."

Mu Yunshang placed her hands on his shoulders, slowly straightened her body, turned her head to gaze at him, and complained coquettishly, "Mother certainly loves me, but now that my sister has returned home, she will definitely spoil her more recently. Haven't you noticed that she hasn't been visiting me anymore?"

Since becoming pregnant, Mu Yunshang's temperament seems to have undergone a subtle change, and she occasionally throws a little tantrum.

In the past, Xie Yaochuan would usually respond to her wishes in this situation, but for some reason he remained silent at this moment and did not immediately agree with her words as usual.

Mu Yunshang looked at him in disbelief, pinched his face, and angrily squeezed it hard, questioning him with some annoyance, "Are you seeing someone else?! You're not even listening to what I say anymore!"

Mu Yunshang was already very sensitive after becoming pregnant. Suddenly, she felt a pang of sadness in her heart, as if she had been wronged. Her eyes filled with tears as she stubbornly looked at him.

Hearing this, Xie Yaochuan's eyes widened, and he gripped her hand tightly, replying earnestly, "You can say anything, but you must never say this carelessly in the future. There can never be anyone else."

Mu Yunshang looked at him, her brows furrowing slightly. "But I still feel that you're acting a little strange. Are you hiding something from me?"

Mu Yunshang's keen insight frightened him. Xie Yaochuan held her hand and played with it in his palm, smiling gently as he said, "Where? Apart from matters of the court, what else have I ever hidden from you?"

Mu Yunshang nodded slightly in agreement, then posed a question, "Speaking of which, did Yunnan return to the palace, or is he still living in the Mu residence? I asked the maids in the residence yesterday, but they knew nothing about it. Presumably, the news of Yunnan joining the army has been strictly kept secret, so they naturally have no way of knowing. However, given your status and position, you should know something, right?"

Every question Yunshang asked struck his heart like a heavy hammer.

"As the Empress, it is only natural for her to return to the palace." Xie Yaochuan gently smoothed her slightly messy hair.

“I feel that Yunnan should never be confined to the palace; it was born for the battlefield. I wonder if there will be another chance to go to the battlefield after this.” Mu Yunshang couldn’t help but sigh softly.

Hearing this, Xie Yaochuan's smile stiffened. He put his arm around her waist and comforted her, "Perhaps there's a chance."