SFS Chapter 428 Life lies in movement
Chapter 428 Life lies in movement
Not only Hao Xiong and Qin Tietie returned, but Qin Tietie's parents also came along.
Qing'e accepted the order and led the elderly couple to arrange accommodations, leaving only Hao Xiong, Qin Tietie, Gu Zhanghua, and Zhao Xuan in the living room.
Looking at Qin Tietie, who had lost weight and become even more handsome, and Hao Xiong, who had gained weight and become even more imposing, Zhao Xuan immediately asked a crucial question.
"Getting married?"
"It's done!"
Hao Xiong withdrew his sticky, stringy gaze from Qin Tietie and readily admitted it.
"What are your plans for the future? Are you closing the blacksmith shop?"
The first sentence was directed at Hao Xiong, while the second sentence was clearly directed at Qin Tietie.
Qin Tietie waved his hand dismissively and gave Zhao Xuan a big smile.
"I'm not opening it! Being my own boss is too much trouble! Brother Xiong said it's good to have a big tree to lean on! From now on, the four of us will work in the workshop! We'll have no worries about food and drink, and we can earn wages. We won't have to pay other blacksmiths' wages either. It's a win-win situation, perfect!"
Gu Zhanghua silently gave Hao Xiong a thumbs up.
"That makes sense."
"We're going to the State of Song in a couple of days. Would you like to come along?"
As soon as Zhao Xuan said it, she immediately realized that asking was pointless.
Look at these two sitting so far apart, yet they're still trying to hook their little fingers together—clearly they're in the throes of new love.
Sure enough, Hao Xiong smiled, revealing two small tiger teeth.
"I'm not going. Tie Tie and my parents-in-law just arrived and they're not quite used to it yet. I want to spend more time with them. I'll leave the workshop to my supervisor. What do you think, sister?"
"What else?"
Zhao Xuan raised her hand and tapped Hao Xiong on the head.
"No using public office for private gain!"
Hao Xiong laughed so hard his eyes disappeared from his grin.
"Alright, it's settled then. We'll settle down at the Prince Xian's residence!"
Two days later, Zhao Xuan, Gu Zhanghua, Xiao Yixian, and Guan Liushui led the delegation to the State of Song.
Due to a series of delays, including Wu Yulan's death and Qin Chuyun's wedding, they didn't set off until early April.
The spring rain pattered down on the earth, and Gu Zhanghua, sitting in the carriage, specifically reminded Zhao Xuan.
"Sister Xuan, you must remember that your public identity is still Princess Tian Shiliu of Yue Kingdom and the Wise Princess Consort of Xia Kingdom. Zhao Xuan's identity involves too much of the past and is troublesome to explain. It's enough for us family to know."
Zhao Xuan nodded.
She understood very well that she could probably only use the identity of Princess Tian Shiliu of Yue to create a new era for them.
But what does it matter?
Whoever she is, she is a citizen of the Xia Kingdom and will strive for the prosperity and strength of the Xia Kingdom!
A few days after Gu Zhanghua and Zhao Xuan led their delegation away from Xia Kingdom, Xiao Aiyue fell ill.
Upon hearing the report, Gu Li hurriedly arrived at Qi Lan Palace and saw that Luoluo was carrying a cup of tea to deliver to the bedroom. He quietly called Luoluo aside.
"Why did Consort Shu suddenly fall ill? Do you know the reason for her illness?"
Green Ivy whispered her reply.
"Your Majesty, I know that the biggest reason is that ever since the Prince Xian and his wife went to the Song Kingdom, the Empress has been constantly thinking about them and is always sighing."
As if to corroborate Green Ivy's words, Xiao Aiyue's sighing voice came from the bedroom.
Gu Li frowned and continued to ask:
"What did the doctor say?"
"The imperial physician said he couldn't diagnose the illness, but prescribed some medicine to soothe the liver and relieve depression..."
Green Ivy's brow twitched, as if she had remembered something, and she quickly added:
"A few days ago, Her Majesty and several teachers were teaching the three young ladies who were being considered for marriage alliances, and she was incredibly energetic! Now that the marriages are settled and the three young ladies have returned home, Qi Lan Palace has suddenly become so quiet..."
Green Ivy looked up at Gu Li nervously, then hurriedly lowered her head, worried that she might say the wrong thing.
"Speak freely, I will not blame you."
Green Ivy then revealed her thoughts.
"This servant thinks that Your Highness is bored all day long and has nothing to do, so she is irritable and has fallen ill from being irritable."
Gu Li nodded slowly: "Oh, I see, it's a psychological problem!"
In the sleeping hall.
Xiao Aiyue tossed and turned in bed, feeling her head throb even more, and cried out in pain.
"Green Ivy! Green Ivy! Where have you been, you brat!"
The wet nurse quickly sat down on the edge of the bed and reached out to massage Xiao Aiyue's temples.
"Your Highness, please don't worry. Perhaps the tea is still too hot. Green Luo will be brought over once it has cooled down a bit."
Gu Li walked into the bedchamber at a leisurely pace. Xiao Aiyue got up to greet Gu Li, but Gu Li sat down by the bed and raised his hand to stop her.
"Alright, alright, if you're not feeling well, let's skip the formalities."
Gu Li took the teacup that Green Ivy was holding and personally handed it to Xiao Aiyue.
"Here, have some tea first."
Xiao Aiyue got up, took the teacup, took a sip, and handed the teacup to Green Ivy. She sighed, coughed twice while clutching her chest, and looked at Gu Li with eyes full of sorrow.
"Your Majesty, Xiao Wu and Xuan'er never seem to settle down again. They've run off to the Song Kingdom again. When are they going to have a child? I've told them before that I'd raise the child by my side so they wouldn't have to worry about it. It's such a good thing, but they just won't have one..."
"Yes, you're right, but we have no choice but to go to Song. Let's wait for them to come back."
Gu Li offered perfunctory advice, but her mind was racing.
This can't go on forever. We must find Consort Shu a capable and long-term job that she doesn't mind doing!
Seeing Xiao Aiyue looking listless, a sudden inspiration struck him!
Gu Li held Xiao Aiyue's hand, his expression quite troubled.
"My beloved consort, I have a difficult matter to attend to, and only by entrusting it to you can I feel at ease..."
"With so many capable people around Your Majesty, how can I possibly be of any help?"
Xiao Aiyue couldn't imagine what trouble Gu Li could possibly have that required her, so she continued to lie on the bed in a corpse-like state.
These days are so boring, she even wants to go and meditate with the Empress!
"That's it..."
Gu Li patted Xiao Aiyue's hand.
“Ma Zhenzhen opened a private school at her parents’ home, teaching the children in the neighborhood to read. I think you taught those three female students, and although it wasn’t for long, they all made great progress!”
"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty..."
Xiao Aiyue said weakly, without any sincerity in expressing her gratitude.
What's the use of making great progress?
In the end, Qin Chuyun still came out on top.
Xiao Aiyue simply closed her eyes, thinking that if her son and daughter-in-law didn't have another child, maybe she could give Xiao Wu another brother or sister?
It's not impossible, but it would really keep me busy!
Gu Li was unaware that Xiao Aiyue's thoughts had gone completely off the rails, and continued to patiently explain his ideas to her.
"I think you should open a school in Qilan Palace with those teachers, specifically to teach those young ladies who never leave their homes, and take them out from time to time to experience the lives of ordinary people."
"Firstly, it's a fun trip, and secondly, it's an opportunity to learn. That way, when you get married and have children, you can set a good example for them! Look how successful your fifth child is; you're the role model for all those young ladies!"
Xiao Aiyue suddenly opened her eyes, which burst forth with boundless enthusiasm and energy.