Chu Xingyue and his party rushed all the way in the direction of Nanchu, and the further they went south, the heavier the humidity became; In addition, the weather is getting colder and colder now, compared with the cold of late autumn in the capital, the cooling in the south is like a wet cold that can soak into the cracks of the bones, making people hate to huddle themselves in a warm corner and never move again.

Chu Xingyue's belly finally gradually became pregnant, the child in the womb was a naughty one, after her mother's belly became bigger and bigger, the little guy's activity in the belly became more and more powerful; Often kicked in it unexpectedly, and the startled Chu Xingyue straightened up almost immediately, fearing that his sitting posture was not standardized, which would make the little thing in his stomach uncomfortable.

Seeing that this unborn child was so good at tossing people in her belly, Peach Blossom Eye was always a little sullen for a while, and afterwards Chu Xingyue specially asked him to ask clearly, only to know that Peach Blossom Eye was worried that the child in her womb was a male doll, so that he would not have a little padded jacket to love.

Thinking of the aggrieved and pitiful appearance that Peach Blossom Eye revealed when she said this, Chu Xingyue couldn't help but want to laugh, she didn't understand how a big man could be such a rare little girl, almost looking forward to her being able to give birth to a little girl carved in pink, so that his wish could be fulfilled.

Chu Xingyue and his entourage slowly went all the way south, and finally, on the day of the first snow of the year in Great Wei, they arrived at the border between Great Wei and Southern Chu, located in Qulan Town, between the two countries.

Because Qulan Town is located at the junction of the two countries, it was almost deserted during the turbulent war between the two countries, and no one dared to appear here; But right now, Nanchu has a good relationship with Great Wei, and gradually Qulan Town, which is in this special geographical location, is lively; Now, after decades of development and operation, Qulan Town is a well-known town.

Many merchants of Southern Chu and Great Wei completed the purchase and sale of goods in this town, and because the number of merchant travelers gradually increased, the caravans of merchants and all kinds of shops were also driven; So when Chu Xingyue and his party arrived at Qulan Town, even Chu Xingyue, who had already seen the prosperity of the capital, couldn't help but be amazed by the small town in front of them, which was not very big.

The clean streets are lined with shops of all colors, and the traffic and flow of people are gathering a lively scene, and in the huge flow of people, or the people who wear the Great Wei service and the Southern Chu people who wear the service of the Southern Chu make good friends and talk with each other, it is really a harmonious picture.

Seeing this scene, Chu Xingyue couldn't help but think of a piece of historical knowledge about ethnic integration that she saw in a history book in middle school, when she could only imagine the picture of people from various countries and people of all nationalities tolerating each other and living a stable life through writing and describing between the lines; But now, when she saw this scene with her own eyes, the shock in her heart made her blood surge.

And that belief in my heart is also especially firm at this time; In the past, Nan Chu and Da Wei were also incompatible, but after the passage of time and the relaxation of vigilance, aren't these people also living together harmoniously?

Looking at the bright smiles on their faces, Chu Xingyue felt that her heart was warm, she saw hope, and saw the hope of the future of the Tianding clan; She believes that one day the people of the Tianding clan will also come out of the deep mountains and swamps and be accepted by the world; When the time comes, they will also be like the people here, showing a happy, simple smile.

Chun Xing sat beside Chu Xingyue, and saw that she lifted the window curtain from time to time to look out, so she reached forward and took Chu Xingyue's hand back from the edge of the window, and then sent a warm soup woman to Chu Xingyue's hand, and said, "Miss, it's cold outside, be careful of being flooded with wind." ”

Saying that, Chun Xing continued in a rather unexpected voice: "I really didn't expect that a small Qulan town would be so prosperous and lively, if it weren't for the strange dress of the people here, I'm afraid the slaves and maids would think that this is not the border of our dynasty, but the capital." ”

Chu Xingyue was not surprised that Chun Xing would say such a thing, she was rarely in a good mood today, so she had some thoughts to explain to the little girl: "Qulan Town occupies a superior geographical location, and it may be the most unlucky town during the war, but if it is in peacetime, it will definitely become the luckiest town." As the saying goes, the economy is the most important step to pull human civilization, you look at these traders outside, they are either wearing the service of the Great Wei, or decorating the clothes of Nanchu, these people come here with their own specialties, here to barter, or gold and silver trading, their behavior is like bringing a spring of life to this town, slowly when the merchant activities become more and more frequent, the quiet town will not continue to be quiet; It will tolerate these guests with the most gentle gesture, so that they can feel at ease under its protection and protection, and create a unique characteristic economy and appearance that belongs here; Chunxing, look, the smiles on the faces of these people outside, can you still imagine that fifty years ago, they were from two hostile countries? Seeing this heartwarming scene, any war and bloodshed seems to be a distant thing, as if only the current tranquility and stability are the path they have always insisted on. ”

Chunxing felt that what the young lady said was too profound for her, and she listened to it a little confused, but she still quietly turned her head sideways, and looked out through the curtain of the car that was occasionally blown by the wind; Just then, she saw a family of three standing in front of a candy seller's shop.

The boy of three or four years old was riding on his father's neck, holding the monkey candy man that his mother had just handed him, and his father's big hands firmly grasped his two legs, protecting him from falling, and at the same time raising his face and smiling heartily at the boy, while the boy watched his mother pay for the money, and at the same time happily rode on his father's neck and giggled; The laughter spread far and wide like a silver bell, and seeing this scene, Chunxing seemed to be infected, and a smile slowly appeared on the corner of her mouth.

When she turned to look at Miss, she also happened to see Miss's gentle smile; The young lady was hanging her head and gently caressing her bulging belly, her eyebrows and eyes were full of the soft affection of being a mother, and she couldn't help but be stunned when she looked at such a young lady; She always felt that the young lady who was about to become a mother seemed to be more beautiful and attractive than before.

It's just that thinking that there is no one by the side of the young lady, Chunxing still can't help but feel sorry in her heart; If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can stay by Miss's side at this time, then the happiness of their family of three should be no less than that of the family of three that she couldn't see just now.

Just when the master and servant fell into silence and reminiscence, the window of the carriage was knocked from outside, and then Hu Chong's voice was heard: "Girl, I have found a suitable house in the town and rented it for a short time. ”

Chu Xingyue listened to Hu Chong's words with a slight smile, nodded and replied, "You have arranged it very well, just this house." ”

After leaving the eldest brother, Chu Xingyue had more than once in her heart that the decision to take Hu Chong and Peach Blossom Eyes with her was really the wisest choice; Not to mention that both of them are extraordinary in martial arts, Hu Chong is even more careful and bold.

At first glance, this dwelling sounds nothing special, but careful scrutiny of Hu Chong's arrangement can be found in the ingenuity of Hu Chong's arrangement; The proximity to the main street makes it much easier for them to travel, and the river is close to them, and if they encounter any tricky problems and are anxious to leave quietly or escape, the proximity to the river will become their advantage; When the time comes, a dock will be arranged on the river, and you can borrow a boat to escape from here at any time; As for the proximity to the medical center, it is also convenient for them to seek medical treatment; Now that she is getting older and older, the child will be born in two months, and then not only will she need a stable wife, but also an excellent doctor to keep their mother and son (mother and daughter).

Therefore, Hu Chong's arrangement definitely took a lot of effort.

Chun Xing followed Chu Xingyue's side all the way to the south, and she suffered a lot on the way, but now that she saw that Miss's month was too old to run around, the group decided to temporarily rest in Qulan Town.

I thought that they would live in the inn temporarily, but I didn't expect that Miss and Hu Gongzi would actually arrange a private house; This made Chun Xing immediately a little overjoyed; You must know that the conditions of the dwellings in the Great Wei Dynasty are generally very good, with yards, kitchens, and clean and tidy tile houses; It seems that the young lady is really ready to give birth here, so there will be such an arrangement.

Chun Xing looked at Chu Xingyue with joy, and said excitedly: "Miss, since we have decided to rest here for the time being, how about the slave maid simply buy some furniture?" The slave hopes that when the little master gives birth, he can feel that he is in a very warm and comfortable home. ”

Hearing Chun Xing say this, Chu Xingyue was immediately a little moved; The child in the womb is Zhao Ling's, his father is the lord of the world, if he is allowed to follow his father's side, all the glory, wealth, and glory are at his fingertips; But she was so reluctant to give up this child, so she selfishly concealed his existence.

She has deprived this child of the status she deserves, so in other aspects, she naturally wants to compensate this child a lot and not let him suffer the slightest grievance; At the very least, let him know that even if he is with her mother, who has a mysterious identity and has no fixed home, she will let him enjoy a unique love.

Therefore, Chu Xingyue almost immediately agreed to Chunxing's proposal, and said, "After the arrangement is made, you can go out with Peach Blossom Eye to buy things, especially some things that children need, and you need to buy a little more." ”