Xia Wanrou and Xiao Man was in the palace at sunrise the next day, and the moment they got into the carriage, Xiao Man finally breathed a sigh of relief, she leaned on the cushion, and said weakly: "This palace is really not a place for me to stay, if I can, I will not come again in my life." ”

But in just one day and one night, she saw so many dark sides, Xiao Man thought: Fortunately, her life is big, otherwise it is unknown whether she will have a chance to get out of this palace safely.

"yes, I don't want to come again." Xia Wanrou lamented, "Who would have thought that so many things had happened in such a short period of time, and I didn't expect that the concubine and others would use you to frame the queen, which is really bold." ”

It was Concubine De who deliberately tripped Xiaoman, although in the end she vigorously denied being instructed by others, but anyone with a discerning eye could see that this matter was caused by the concubine.

The concubine was missing a powerful arm, and the queen was naturally happy, and in the name of appeasing Xiaoman, she sent a lot of medicines and supplements, as well as countless gold, silver and jewelry, two large boxes, piled up in half a carriage.

Looking at the boxes piled up in front of him, Xiao Man sighed and didn't say anything.

I knew that I would have used the excuse of being pregnant and inconvenient to refuse this plum banquet.

The two of them were tired when they returned to the house, so they postponed their original plans to the next day, and planned to visit the store the next day, so that they could start preparing for the opening of the third branch.

The sky is beautiful, it has been a sunny day in Beijing for several days, and with Jiang Qiming's help, the opening of the new store is also going well.

On the day of opening, Xiao Man put on a festive water red cotton skirt early in the morning, covered with a white fox's plush shoulders, and Xiao Man's little face became more and more round due to pregnancy, the whole person looked very festive, ignoring the big belly, she was like a child in the portrait.

Xia Wanrou is still wearing an elegant blue dress, but because of the unusual jewelry she wears, it looks very festive.

The two of them rode to the new shop in a carriage, listening to the creaking sound of the carriage pressing against the snow, and the sound of the only sparrows left in winter, and suddenly felt very comfortable, adding a little excitement to the already excited mood.

Because the new semicolon was very close to the Lu Mansion, it didn't take long to arrive, and the guests outside the store had already surrounded the three inner and outer three floors, Xiao Man and Xia Wanrou finally squeezed in, and found that Aunt Yang, Qin Chun and others had already arrived.

The new store is narrow, so the two are talking to the guests at the door, looking at their familiar and busy appearance, Xiaoman is a lot more relieved.

After entering the house, the charcoal basin was lit, and a few people had just talked for a while, Jiang Qiming and Wei Xiuyuan also came together, and several people were crowded in the house, talking and laughing, but they didn't feel hot.

When it was auspicious, Wei Xiuyuan lit the firecrackers and opened the door of the store, Aunt Yang, who had long been skilled in receiving guests, and the newly recruited guys were busy, Qin Chun went over to help from time to time, Xiaoman and Xia Wanrou and others stood aside and watched, happy from the bottom of their hearts.

Although it is a cold day, it stands to reason that the business of ready-to-wear shops and shops has entered the off-season, but there is still a long queue at the door of the Manrou embroidery workshop on this street, which is enough to make the shops next to it stand at the door with envy.

Because of the accumulation of customers from the first two shops, when I heard that there were new shops on this street, I naturally came to watch them non-stop, especially when I heard that there were gifts for each other, and about half of the city came.

Everyone lined up lively, talking and laughing, without the slightest unpleasantness, everything went on in an orderly manner.

Seeing that the business of the new store was booming, Xiao Man took a long breath, looked sideways at Xia Wanrou, and said with a smile: "It's good, everything is on track." ”

"Yes, everything is going in a good direction, just waiting for Lu Li to come back." Xia Wanrou pursed her lips and smiled softly.

The sunny day in winter is still very cold, seeing that the business of the store is good, and there are two people in charge, Aunt Yang and Qin Chun, Xiaoman is also a lot more relieved, so he went back with Xia Wanrou and others.

The subordinates of the Lu Mansion prepared hot tea, and the four of them sat in the main hall, each drinking hot tea, and they all sighed comfortably.

"Listening to the emperor's intentions, he has agreed to the barbarians' request for peace, and the large army in the north has set off, and it is estimated that it will not take long to arrive in Shangjing." Wei Xiuyuan said with a smile.

Xiao Man's eyes couldn't hide her happiness and excitement, she leaned over to look at Wei Xiuyuan, and couldn't wait to ask, "What about Lu Li?" Will you come back with the big army? ”

When she was in the palace before, the concubine said that Lu Li would come back soon, Xiaoman didn't believe it at that time, but she didn't expect that what she said was true!

"Lu Li still has other affairs to deal with in the north, and it will probably be more than a month before he leaves, when he will return with the barbarian leader." Saying that, the maintenance distance squeezed out a few hints of ridicule, "Estimate the day, when Lu Li comes back, you will already be born, and then Lu Li will look at this child who suddenly appeared, and I don't know what to think!" ”

"Xiuyuan!" Xia Wanrou was disgusted: "Why are you joking about this kind of thing, it's rude!" ”

Su Xiaoman smiled, "It's okay, but since Lu Li is about to leave in more than a month, it is only half a month's journey from the north to Shangjing, how can it take so long?" ”

Hearing this, Wei Xiuyuan snorted lightly, his forehead was full of disdain and disdain when he was full of smiles, and he said angrily: "It's not because of that barbarian leader?!" I have to come back with Lu Li, and I will personally come to transport the New Year's tribute, but I know what his idea is? ”

With the barbarian leader here, Lu Li naturally couldn't rush back as quickly as usual, so he could only follow the barbarian team and slowly come back by carriage.

Thinking of this, Wei Xiuyuan's anger was even more unusual, "This Wan Qichen has always been insidious and cunning, the ghost knows what he is doing with this inexplicable idea, and what is even more infuriating is that the emperor actually agreed to his request!" Allow him to come back with Lu Li! ”

In case this Wan Qichen attacks Lu Li halfway, then ......

The joy on Xiao Man's face faded, she subconsciously looked up at the sky outside the window, and thought: Lu Li, you must come back safely!

At this time, it is thousands of miles away from the northern border of Shangjing.

Lu Li, who was dressed in a black robe, stood in the snow, looking at the goose feathers and heavy snow, and looking at the battle flag belonging to the Donglan Kingdom fluttering in the wind in the distance, he breathed a sigh of relief, and the white heat quickly drifted and disappeared in the air.

"Crunch-"

The sound of footsteps in the snow came, Lu Li immediately turned around, and looked at the deputy general coming over, he couldn't help but let down his guard, and smiled faintly: "Didn't you say that you have missed your wife and children at home for a long time?" Why didn't you leave with the big army? ”

"Didn't the general leave either? As the general's lieutenant, I naturally have to accompany the general at all times. "Adjutant and determined.

Lu Li smiled indifferently and didn't say anything.

There are still many military affairs that have not been dealt with on the northern side, and Lu Li stayed, not only to deal with clean affairs, so as not to leave trouble, but also to wait for Wan Qichen, and the two teams returned to Beijing together.

is as smart as Lu Li, how could he not know what Wan Qichen's move meant, but since the emperor had already agreed to this move, it was inconvenient for him to say anything, so he had to comply.

The cold wind in the north is always very strong, carrying snow drops blowing over, hitting the face like a hidden weapon, it doesn't hurt, but people can't open their eyes anyway.

Lu Li half-squinted at the barbarian camp stationed in the distance, silently thinking about something in his heart, but never spoke.

The deputy general has always been a person who can't hide his words, and he must have something to say when he comes to him at this time, although Lu Li knows about it, he doesn't bother to pick it up, just waiting for the deputy to take the initiative to say it.

Sure enough, after a while, the deputy general couldn't hold it back, "General, in case that Wan Qian Chen is on the way... You, what should you do? ”

"Are you afraid of death?" Lu Li suddenly asked.

The adjutant general was stunned for a moment, and then said firmly: "Don't be afraid!" If I'm afraid of death, how can I come to the battlefield? ”

Lu Li raised his lips and chuckled, "If you are not afraid of death, then I am naturally not afraid." ”

How can people who are greedy for life and afraid of death come to serve on the battlefield? Whether he died under the enemy's sword or died under the enemy's conspiracy, Lu Li was not afraid.

"But! You still have a wife at home waiting for you to go back, and we have really won this battle, in case we are finally defeated by the conspiracy of Wan Qianchen... And if you die, what will happen to your wife? ”

Lu Li sighed softly and was silent for a long time, but finally only said one sentence: "It's okay." ”

If this situation had been put in the past, Lu Li might have said, "How can a husband care about these children's affections", but now, he suddenly remembered Xiaoman's smile.

Such a white little face, curved eyebrows and eyes, a small cherry-like mouth curled up a little, revealing two little tigers that were not very obvious, and there were two pear vortices on his cheeks, so sweet that all the sweets in this world could not be compared to her half.

Such a beautiful person, if he can't wait for himself, he will definitely be disappointed, right? Maybe you'll pout and complain about yourself.

By the way, she might even cry.

Lu Li felt unbearable just thinking about it, and his heart throbbed.

Whether it is for himself or Xiaoman, he has to go back safely, no matter what Wan Qichen's idea is, he has to work hard to cope with it and return to Shangjing safely.

The deputy general waited for a long time, just waiting for such a fluttering two words, he was a little reluctant to ask, but when he looked up and saw Lu Li, who was looking at Lu Li in the distance, for no reason, he dispelled the idea of wanting to ask.

The two of them didn't know how long they had been standing at the gate of the city, and the voice of the barbarian palace came from behind them: "General Lu, the leader is invited." ”

Seeing this, the adjutant general hurriedly said: "I'll go too!" '

The palace man bowed, "I'm sorry, our leader only invited General Lu, and no one else will meet him." ”

Lu Li nodded, "Got it, take me there." ”