The mother and son entered the inner hall of Mo Yuanju and sat down to talk.

Xu Jinyu took the lead in asking, "Big brother, how is my sister-in-law's body?" Is morning sickness getting better? ”

Xu Zheng smiled: "It's much better." We're coming to see you today, and she wanted to come along. However, the bumpy ride in the carriage was not good for the child in the belly, so she was not allowed to come. ”

"Yes, you will also remember in the future, if you are pregnant, take care of the baby, don't worry about going back to your parents' house." Zou took over the conversation and chattered: "If you miss us, let Chu Xia send a letter back, and we will come to see you." ”

The concern of her mother and brother made Xu Jinyu's heart warm for a while, and she nodded obediently.

Zou asked about Xu Jinyu's physical condition carefully, and then quickly made a judgment: "Just like when I was pregnant with a child, this baby must be a son." ”

Xu Jinyu and Xu Zheng laughed together, and responded in unison: "It's good to be a son and a daughter." ”

Zou glanced at the brother and sister in disgust: "Whoever said that the daughter is not good." However, Jin Niang has just married into the Chen family, and it is best to have a son, so that she can straighten her waist. If you like your daughter, you will be reborn in the future. ”

Zou's idea is very realistic.

Unfilial piety has three nos, and the latter is greater. Chen Yuanzhao is also a big boss, and Ye's mood must be very urgent when he looks at his grandson. If Xu Jinyu can get a son in one fell swoop, the Ye family doesn't know how happy they will be. If Ye's mood is good, of course it will be better for Xu Jinyu.

Xu Zheng retorted disapprovingly: "Giving birth to a boy and a girl is a happy event of heaven, and if the child does not land, no one knows whether God has given him a son or a daughter." The mother kept saying this. Doesn't it make my sister feel more pressure. This is not good for pregnant women. ”

There is also truth to that.

Zou immediately smiled and changed his words: "I just said it in private, Jinniang, don't take it to heart." It doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl, I'm just as happy. ”

Xu Jinyu chuckled: "Hmm." Zixi said that as long as it is a child born to me, he will like it very much. ”

Speaking of Chen Yuanzhao, Xu Zheng frowned suddenly: "Sister, there is something you don't know yet!" There was another war at the border pass, and Chen Yuanzhao took the initiative to ask Ying to go to the border pass. If the emperor grants a holy decree, he will lead the army to the border. I can't go back to the capital for a year and a half. ”

It was the first time Zou had heard about this, and his brows furrowed.

It is a matter of course for military generals to lead troops to fight to protect their families and defend the country. But why is it at the juncture of Xu Jinyu's pregnancy? If Chen Yuanzhao is not in the capital. What should Xu Jinyu do if she is alone in the house?

Xu Jinyu gently comforted Xu Zheng: "He came back and told me about this matter last night, it is a good thing that he has ideals and ambitions, I don't want to and will not stop him." You and your mother don't have to worry about me, there is a mother-in-law to protect me. I'll be safe. ”

Xu Zheng was still not very happy in his heart: "If you want to make war merits, you can wait for another two years." At the very least, you should wait for you to give birth safely before leaving the capital. If you leave at this time, what kind of husband is it?"

Zou also felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, but opened his mouth to stop Xu Zheng: "Zheng'er, this is the Anguo Mansion, and some things can't be said nonsense." ”

If a word reached Chen Yuanzhao's ears, Chen Yuanzhao would definitely be unhappy in his heart.

Xu Zheng's face was unhappy, but he couldn't help but say anything more.

Xu Jinyu was relieved to Xu Zheng, but she didn't know where to start. The secrets involved in this matter are too deep and too heavy. Now is not the time to tell Xu Zheng. could only say vaguely: "Big brother, Zixi did this." There are his reasons. You'll find out later. ”

What kind of reason is there to leave behind the newly married and pregnant wife and run all the way to the hellish border?

Xu Zheng saw Xu Jinyu's apologetic face, he couldn't bear it, swallowed back the words that came to his mouth, and said instead: "If he really leads the troops out of the capital, you will be bored in the Chen family alone, so go back to your mother's house to live for a few days." Mrs. Ye is reasonable and will not allow it. ”

Zou was also quite moved when he heard it, and it was rare that he didn't move out of the big truth such as "after getting married, it is someone's daughter-in-law who should not worry about going back to her parents' house".

Xu Jinyu also moved her mind when she heard this, and said with a smile: "This matter is not in a hurry, it is not too late to discuss with my mother-in-law after three months of pregnancy and the fetal phase has stabilized." ”

Chen Yuanzhao took three copies in a row and asked to lead the troops to the battle.

There were many generals in the Great Yan Dynasty who could fight well, but most of them were stationed in various places. Among the generals who stayed in the capital to garrison, no one could compare to Chen Yuanzhao. Wei Ninghou's body was seriously injured, and his vitality was greatly damaged, and it was not suitable to travel long distances. Chen Yuanzhao, who is young and brave and good at leading troops, is the most suitable candidate.

But the strange thing is that the emperor has always been afraid of Chen Yuanzhao's twists and turns. can't help but make everyone secretly speculate.

The real reason for this is only known to a few people.

For example, the King of Wei, the King of Chu, and the Queen of Ye.

The crown prince is dead, the king of Qin is dead, the emperor has no heirs, and there are only two sons left in Mingli. Although Chen Yuanzhao's identity is not visible, he is also a serious Heavenly Family. The emperor was sorry for Chen Yuanzhao, where was he willing to send him to fight in such a far and dangerous place?

But Chen Yuanzhao was determined, and kept playing and asking for war, and the emperor did not agree to give up. Somehow, he moved the King of Chu and Queen Ye to intercede for him.

This matter has spread all over the court and beyond, and the civil and military officials are all watching with wide eyes, and the emperor can no longer find a reason to refuse, so he has to ruthlessly approve Chen Yuanzhao's performance. Then he urgently ordered the household department to prepare grain and grass baggage, and the military department to prepare military horses and weapons.

The 50,000 Divine Guards will set off in half a month!

As the commander of the Divine Guard, Chen Yuanzhao has too many things to be busy with, and he has to secretly deal with the King of Wei and the King of Chu, and he is almost unskilled. I can't spare time to go home.

Yuan changed his previous envy of Xu Jinyu, and secretly gloated in his heart.

Chen Yuanzhao left immediately when he should lead the troops to fight, not caring at all about Xu Jinyu, who was pregnant. It seems that the so-called deep meaning of love is nothing more than that.

After An Guogong knew about this, his heart was also quite happy. As for whether he secretly hoped that Chen Yuanzhao would "stay" at the border and never come back, it is unknown.

In the strange thoughts and eyes of everyone. Xu Jinyu is extraordinarily low-key. Stay in Moyuan Juli every day to raise the fetus, and stay at home

Chen Yuanqing endured and endured, but finally couldn't hold back. Came to Mo Yuanju.

When they met, they called out "second sister-in-law" in a proper manner.

Xu Jinyu responded with a smile and asked gently, "You came here today, is there anything wrong?" ”

The two people who are very familiar with each other are now with different identities, and they can no longer laugh at will when they meet, and even the distance must be maintained two meters away.

It's not unembarrassing in my heart.

But. Give a dog a bad name and hang him. Even if Chen Yuanzhao didn't care, she couldn't be careless.

Chen Yuanqing looked at Xu Jinyu's gentle and demure smile, and a trace of sourness quickly passed in his heart. However, he quickly suppressed this undeserved emotion: "Second sister-in-law, the second brother is going to lead the troops to the border pass, you know it!" ”

Xu Jinyu snorted.

Chen Yuanqing frowned and said, "The second brother wants to make a contribution. You shouldn't leave the capital at this time. It can take months to come and go. In this way, it will definitely not be able to catch up with the birth of the child. ”

How can there be such an irresponsible husband!

Chen Yuan's young man's light and handsome face was overflowing with indignation.

Xu Jinyu's heart was warm, and her voice softened a little: "Your second brother is a man who stands up to the sky, and he has big things to do." If you insist on leaving him in the house and revolving around me all day long, this is what wronged him. ”

"Actually, he has already discussed this matter with me. I nodded, and he made up his mind. You don't have to worry about me, I can take care of myself. ”

She looked gentle. In fact, it is soft on the outside and rigid on the inside, and it is very strong.

Marrying her as a wife is the greatest luck in the second brother's life!

Chen Yuanqing thought a little bitterly, but a relieved smile appeared on his face: "That's fine." I was really worried for a few days. Nothing else, I'll go first. ”

So saying, he turned and left.

Chen Yuanqing's back when he left was a little lonely.

Xu Jinyu had an impulse and opened her mouth to stop Chen Yuanqing: "Cousin Yuanqing! ”

Chen Yuanqing's heart trembled, stopped, and deliberately responded in a relaxed and playful tone: "You are my second sister-in-law now, you can't call me cousin Yuanqing anymore." Otherwise, the second brother must be jealous when he hears it. ”

Xu Jinyu looked at Chen Yuanqing's back and said softly: "Cousin Yuanqing, I'm doing well, you don't have to worry about me." You're not too young this year, and it's time to think about lifelong events. ”

Chen Yuanqing turned around and smiled brightly: "Don't worry!" My mother has already started to worry about my family. He said that he must marry a good family for me. Maybe I'll be married soon. ”

Xu Jinyu couldn't say anything, nodded, and watched Chen Yuanqing leave.

In her previous life, after she married Ji Ze, Chen Yuanqing was sad and silent for a long time, and although she married a wife, she always respected each other and did not love each other.

In this life, before Chen Yuanqing was in love, she rejected him decisively and completely. just doesn't want Chen Yuanqing to repeat the mistakes of the past.

I hope that Chen Yuanqing can marry a wife with a similar temperament and be happy in this life

At this time, Chen Yuanzhao was in the Chongzheng Palace.

There were still three days before the army set out, and the emperor specially summoned Chen Yuanzhao into the palace and asked about the expedition of the Divine Guard.

Chen Yuanzhao didn't say much, and his sentences were concise and neat: "Everything is ready for the army, and it will leave Beijing in three days." The minister must do his best to expel the Xiongnu army for the emperor and recover the city. ”

The emperor looked at Chen Yuanzhao, and a sense of pride arose in his heart: "Okay, I'm waiting to celebrate your achievements." ”

Chen Yuanzhao replied: "The minister must live up to the emperor's expectations." ”

Although the King of Wei was talented, it was a pity that he had a leg disease. The king of Chu was too young and weak, and compared with the tall and cold Chen Yuanzhao in front of him, he was suddenly overshadowed.

It's a pity, why is Chen Yuanzhao an illegitimate child. If it is a serious prince, he doesn't have to hesitate like this, and he can't decide on the candidate for the prince for a long time

The emperor pressed back to the bottom of his heart the thoughts that had flashed in his heart more than once, and asked gently: "Yuan Zhao, I heard that your daughter-in-law is pregnant. This time, you will lead the troops to fight at the border pass, and it will take more than half a year to go to the border to fight this time, and it may take a year or two to return to Beijing. It seems that he can't catch up with the child and see the child landing. ”

A trace of regret flashed in Chen Yuanzhao's eyes, but he responded: "As a military general, you should focus on state affairs, and family affairs can only be put aside." ”

After a pause, he said: "The minister's wife is very virtuous, not only did not stop it, but supported the minister to go to the border. The minister was very moved in his heart. ”

The last two sentences, without the estrangement of monarchs and ministers, have the meaning of idle reminiscence.

The emperor was interested, and said with a smile: "It's the first time I've heard you mention the wife in the family. I heard that Xu's background is not high, but he is gentle and beautiful, your husband and wife have a strong new marriage, and they also support you to go to the border to fight. A good wife indeed. ”

"Thank you for the emperor's compliment." Speaking of Xu Jinyu, Chen Yuanzhao's cold lines suddenly softened a lot, and he spoke to the emperor a lot more casually: "When the minister returns to Beijing in the future, the minister will lead his wife and children into the palace to thank the emperor." ”

The emperor stretched his brows, smiled and nodded.

The identities of the monarchs and ministers are different, and after Chen Yuanzhao got married, it was inconvenient to lead his wife into the palace. He has never seen Xu Jinyu's daughter-in-law so far.

The woman who can make Chen Yuanzhao, who is cold and cold, move her heart, must be excellent.

Chen Yuanzhao doesn't talk much on weekdays, but today he is a little abnormal, and he took the initiative to gossip with the emperor: "The minister left the capital like this, and he was quite worried in his heart. Fortunately, Chen's mother has promised to take good care of Ah Yu, so that Chen can leave with confidence. ”

Speaking of the Ye family, the emperor was inexplicably a little weak-hearted, coughed and responded: "Your mother is shrewd and thoughtful, and with her taking care of the Xu family, you can indeed rest assured." ”

Chen Yuanzhao keenly caught the flickering emptiness in the emperor's eyes, and pulled the corners of his lips sarcastically in his heart.

The emperor is really in love, and he still misses the Ye family.

He didn't even know that he already knew the secret of his life!

Taking advantage of the emperor's guilt and increasing his own weight, Chen Yuanzhao was a little embarrassed to do this kind of thing, and he only said two words before stopping.

The emperor waited expectantly for a while, and when he saw that Chen Yuanzhao was silent, he was a little disappointed: "I will give you three days off, go home and accompany Xu's and your mother." ”

Chen Yuanzhao thanked him and retreated.

The emperor sat alone on the wide dragon chair, watching Chen Yuanzhao's figure disappear in front of him, and quietly sighed. Wrinkles on the forehead are becoming more pronounced.

He's old!

The body is not as good as day by day, even if the doctors are carefully conditioned, there is probably not much life left. What long live, it's all nonsense. Few emperors of all dynasties have survived to be sixty. He is in his fifties, which is considered a long life.

Before returning to heaven, he had to carefully consider and choose the most suitable prince for the Great Yan Dynasty.

Do you want to choose the king of Wei or the king of Chu?

King Wei has a leg disease, and if he is the son of heaven, he will inevitably be criticized.

The king of Chu has been weak since he was a child, and he has no heirs so far, so he does not look like a blessed longevity.

The emperor thought about it for a long time, but it was still difficult to decide, and he couldn't help but sigh again. (To be continued......)