No one knows better than Song Chen how to conquer the barbarian tribe of Beihu, because more than ten years ago, it was he himself who served as the main general, leading the newly emerging Yan army to wipe out almost half of Beihu, so for the Hu people, no one is more deterrent than him.

And this is also the reason why he made up his mind to go to the army in person this time. At that time, the leader of the Hu people personally handed him an armistice and promised never to commit it again, but in just a dozen years, only a new leader was replaced, and this barbarian tribe did not believe in his words, burned and plundered more than ten villages and towns on the border of Daqi, and wantonly trampled on the unarmed people of Daqi......

Since the other party has no faith in his words, don't blame him for being ruthless!

It was already more than half of the hour, Chu Xue was lying on the bed, still not sleepy.

Tomorrow morning he was going to set off and personally go into battle to kill the enemy, she never expected him to do this, and he hadn't told her before, she still heard the news from Fugui.

We haven't seen each other for two months, and although Le'er can go to see her father every day, she has to look like she is discouraged after being snubbed, so she can't go to him.

She missed him so much.

Seeing that she was going to leave tomorrow morning, she had a lot to say to him, to tell him to pay attention to his body, to remind him to be careful and safe, to ask him if he had missed himself these days, although his handwriting had been full of lovesickness......

I haven't seen him for so long, and I already miss him very much, but at this time, I think that he is going to the border, so I miss him even more, and the worry and longing hit together, pulling her heart tightly.

The beauty was tormenting herself, and suddenly heard a noise outside the dim tent, she was stunned, and suddenly had a premonition, and hurriedly got up and got out of bed to see.

Lifting the heavy curtain, the tall figure of the man appeared in front of him, and it was really him who was standing not far away, he was really here!

Different from the long farewell in Yanzhou, before she took the initiative to rush over, his familiar fragrance had already hit, he gave her a hard hug, and only smelled each other's heartbeats and breathing in the quiet room, and after a long time, I heard him say: "I miss you so much!" ”

She was happy and sentimental, and wanted to ask him why he came suddenly, but she couldn't speak, so she only said softly: "Your Majesty ......"

She was answered with a deep kiss.

The long gentle entanglement seemed to pour out his thoughts these days, and she was immediately as light as a white cloud, soft as a pool of spring water.

After being separated for too long, he is dry firewood, she is the fire that burns the prairies, and she will set off tomorrow morning, at this time he can't tolerate the slightest waste, he immediately took her to the couch and vented his deeper love.

Finally tasted the taste of the crazy longing that made him dream back at midnight, he almost did his best instinct, to love her madly, and when he finally withdrew the army, the beauty under him was already weak, and even the voice that had always been Qingling became slightly hoarse.

The night was deep, but the two people who were about to leave were not sleepy, after venting their thoughts, it was time to talk well, he was reluctant to let her out of his arms, his arms were tightly wrapped around her, the tip of his nose smelled her long-lost fragrance, and asked softly: "Do you want me?" ”

"Hmm." She pillowed on his broad chest and said softly: "The concubine is about to make the emperor crazy." ”

He hooked the corners of his lips with satisfaction and said, "Really? Why is the little mouth getting sweeter? ”

As he spoke, he lowered his head and tasted the cherry lips again. Well, it's sweet.

This was naturally what she was talking about, but she didn't pay attention to the joke first, but thought of something important, so she hurriedly asked: "There are two months before the New Year's Festival, why did the emperor choose to leave at this time?" ”

Although it was related to political affairs, Song Chen didn't intend to hide it from her, and patiently explained: "The Hu people live on nomadic herding, unlike my Daqi who have farming and grain storage, and when it is cold in winter, they are the most vulnerable and have no supplies, while my Daqi soldiers have sufficient food and grass security." If it is delayed until the weather is warm, it will be troublesome when their water and grass are lush. ”

He breathed a long sigh of relief, looked down at her and said, "That's why I've endured them for so long, just to wait now." ”

Seeing that he knew himself and his opponent so well, Chu Xue suddenly relieved her mind and felt that her worries were really redundant. When did a man like him fight an unprepared battle?

She slapped him into his arms, thought for a while, and then asked, "The emperor is here, is it going to be impossible to come back for the New Year?" How long is the emperor going? ”

Song Chen had already estimated, and said: "This time I want to go deep into the hinterland of Beihu, two months is not enough, and the New Year Festival will definitely be missed, but it doesn't matter, it won't drag on for too long." Before the beginning of spring, I will definitely be able to come back. ”

Waiting until the beginning of spring? Wouldn't that be nearly four months?

Thinking that he was going to go to a dangerous and unknown battlefield, and it would take so long, Chu Xue's heart was gloomy.

Although she was reluctant, she still said softly: "The emperor cares about the people, this time the royal driving is in person, the morale of the soldiers is greatly boosted, and they will definitely be able to win a big victory, but please take care of the emperor's body, the concubines and Le'er will wait for the emperor in the palace." ”

Seeing her lonely gaze, Song Chen was very distressed, how could he be reluctant to let her, he even wanted to take her with him, but this was too unrealistic, not to mention that he was still pretending to "snub" her, how could she stand the severe cold in the north, not to mention, she had to take care of their fun.

Thinking of the more and more likable Le'er, Song Chen's heart was full of softness, he lowered his head and kissed her earlobe, and murmured in a dumb voice, "Xue'er, give me a few more children." ”

The body was immediately softened again, and she called him weakly, "Your Majesty......"

Her beautiful eyes were slightly closed, her face was slightly red, and her charming appearance aroused his wanton love and pity.

As if to make up for all that had fallen before, and as if to save up in advance for the upcoming parting, the storm rose and fell overnight, and it was not until the second half of the night that the two were finally willing to fall asleep.

Because he still had to take care of a few important things, at dawn, Song Chen quietly left Yufu Palace as he came.

I don't know if people outside Yufu Palace are aware of it, but everyone in Yufu Palace knows that the emperor has stayed here for one night, and they are immediately relieved. The emperor really cares about his master, and he hasn't been lucky to anyone these days, but he came here to spend the night on the last night before leaving.

On this morning in early November, the emperor left the palace and embarked on the road of personal conquest.

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Winter has arrived, and the weather is getting colder and colder.

Although the first days in the palace were pampered and he couldn't experience the cold and hardships of the frontier, Chu Xue's heart went with him as early as the moment he set out on the expedition.

Because of the excellent strategy and tactics, and the king himself in command, the front-line soldiers fought bravely to kill the enemy and were invincible. The good news was transmitted back to the palace thousands of miles away, and Chu Xue finally calmed down a little every time she heard the news of the rich and noble.

The one-and-a-half-year-old Xiao Le'er now has long hair, and every day she asks Qi Jing to comb a delicate little bun, don't have a silk flower, and then match it with a bright little palace dress, she has the delicate appearance of a little girl. The little girl followed her sister Song Ning to Funing Palace every day to ask for peace, and the imperial grandmother watched the little sisters come hand in hand to salute herself, not to mention how much she liked it, especially the small Le'er who was learning from her sister to be polite, and her cute little appearance was really lovely, enjoying the joy of family brought by her granddaughters, and the good news that came from front to comfort her, the queen mother's heart was finally relieved.

On this day, Le'er came back from Funing Palace, and the Queen Mother gave some new venison from northern Liaobei to Yufu Palace, so that Chu Xue's mother and daughter could taste it.

As soon as the lunch hour arrived, Chu Xue's mother and daughter went to the dinner table, and Ruyue brought up the venison that had just been roasted and was still sizzling, and the hall was filled with a strong fragrance.

Le'er can now eat the same things as adults, and usually loves to eat meat, at this time, the little guy's eyes are straight when he smells the fragrance, he raises his hand and points to the table, and says to his mother: "Again, again!" ”

Chu Xue responded with a smile: "Ruyue's craftsmanship is so good, Le'er is greedy, isn't it?" ”

When waiting for dinner, Le'er was the most well-behaved, her mother asked her, the little guy immediately nodded obediently, Chu Xue smiled and held chopsticks, first picked up a small piece of venison and blew it a little cold, before sending it to Le'er's mouth, and said softly: "Come, Le'er taste it first!" ”

The little girl immediately opened her mouth wide to catch it and chewed it seriously.

Le'er is likable, and the people waiting at the dinner table all laugh at her, Ruyue thought about Chu Xue, and persuaded: "Master, try it while it's hot, venison is warm and nourishing, and it's good for the body." ”

Chu Xue nodded, and also picked up a piece of the entrance, but tasted it slowly, she felt that the taste didn't seem to be as fragrant as the pleasure of eating, and there was a faint fishy smell......

Fishy smell?

Chu Xue was stunned.

Thinking about the fatigue of the last few days, she began to speculate.

Should she be again?

Because there were many people at the dinner table, she didn't immediately show anything unusual, and finished her meal as usual. After the meal, the nurse took Le'er to rest, and the hall was clean, so she called Ruyue and said softly: "Yue'er, I seem to have it again." ”

Ruyue was slightly startled, and then thought about it carefully before saying, "No wonder the master didn't touch the venison much just now." According to the master's monthly letter, the last time the emperor came, it was the time to be fertile......" Ruyue looked at her face and said softly: "The slave maid will explore the pulse for you first." ”

She stretched out her hand, but she was also puzzled, "These two days are the days when the moon letter should come, even if there is one, the time is still shallow, can you touch it?" ”

Ruyue took it for her for a while, and said, "The pulse is a little slippery, but it's not obvious, otherwise, please come and have a look." ”

She shook her head and said softly, "Wait a little longer, if the letter is not available in a few days, it will not be too late to call you senior brother." Although we have been clean for a while, the qi of Fengyi Palace may not be smooth, and now that the emperor is not here, try to cause as little trouble as possible. ”

Ruyue nodded silently.

Although the eyeliner in Yufu Palace has been gradually removed, there are still those who can't stand outside the garden gate, and the one in Fengyi Palace is not a good master, and he will never relax his guard because of Chu Xue's momentary "frustration". It is inevitable that the imperial doctor will not attract their attention if they enter or leave or something, and besides, it is indeed a little early now, and it will not be too late in two days.

Ruyue didn't say anything more, but Chu Xue quietly stroked her lower abdomen and gradually came to her heart.

Not surprisingly, Chu Xue's monthly letter was not until the seventh day, when she herself was almost certain, and then she sent someone to invite Cheng Zisong over.

Cheng Zisong simply checked the pulse and gave her conclusive news, she really had it.

She really has it again.

Chu Xue secretly sighed, she didn't believe it when she and Song Chen were hot every day, this time they have been separated for so long, only the night before parting, this child came, it was really providential.

But Song Chen worked so hard that night, and her bones were about to fall apart several times, so it was not surprising that she was pregnant when she thought about it like this. Her face was slightly red, and when she thought of the man who was still outside, her heart was filled with longing.

"Niangniang, your body is fine, but the current month is still shallow, and you need to pay attention, the little princess is now in a lively time, you must remind the nurses to take care of it, don't accidentally bump into the dragonborn in the womb."

Cheng Zisong's reminder brought Chu Xue back to her senses, and Chu Xue nodded lightly.

Cheng Zisong asked again: "Weichen will prescribe you a few pairs of fetal pills." ”

After thinking about it, Chu Xue shook her head and said, "Since my body is fine, the fetal medicine will be forgotten first, and boiling and drinking medicine every day may cause trouble." If necessary, I'll just pass you on. ”

Cheng Zisong bowed his head, explained some matters to Ruyue, and then retired.

Because the child was conceived during his "cold" period, Song Chen was inconclusive, Chu Xue did not dare to publicize it, and in the first few days, except for a few close servants of Yanling, no one from outsiders told him, including Qiu Yan, who had already recognized him.

On this day, I found another reason for an errand, and Qiu Yan came to visit Chu Xue.

After being diagnosed with pregnancy, Chu Xue's pregnancy reaction gradually became stronger, this time it was not as easy as the previous time, she had drowsiness, morning sickness was also terrible, not only did she not eat oil and salt, she had no appetite, and even for no reason, she often felt nauseous. After Qiu Yan came, the two of them said a few words briefly, and Chu Xue suddenly vomited again without warning.

Qiu Yan hurriedly cared: "Niangniang, what's wrong?" ”

Although they have recognized each other, after all, their identities are different, and for the sake of safety, they still use the title in the palace.

Seeing that Chu Xue's face was pale, Qiu Yan was even more worried, and he further asked: "Niangniang's complexion has not been good recently, and her body has lost a lot, what is uncomfortable, has it been passed on to the imperial doctor?" ”

Chu Xue sighed and told Qiu Yan the truth.

Qiu Yan showed a look of joy, and sighed happily, but saw that Chu Xue seemed to have something on his mind.

"What are your concerns?" Qiu Yan asked.

Chu Xue was silent for a while, and finally said a word.

"This kid came at a bad time."