Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 703 - 701

Chapter 703: Chapter 701

Today is Xiao’er’s homecoming day, and the Marquis Shengping Mansion has been bustling since early morning.

The mansion had been scrubbed clean to the point of perfection, even outdoing the thoroughness of the New Year’s cleanup!

Mrs. Liu woke up early, personally went to the kitchen, picked out the freshest ingredients, and set a table full of Xiao’er and her son-in-law’s favorite dishes.

The sun had risen, and the doors of Marquis Shengping’s Mansion were wide open. The family stood at the door, eagerly awaiting their arrival.

Xi’er, still very young, missed her big sister who was not at home these days. The first question she asked upon waking up was, "Is big sister coming home today?"

Furthermore, she asked this question to everyone she met, repeating it over ten times within only half an hour.

Finally, upon receiving a positive answer, she was able to calm down.

However, 15 minutes later, Xi’er began to ask, "When is big sister coming home?"

Shen Chengyao and others were overwhelmed by her questions.

Jingrui patting her head said, "Hurry up, Xi’er, do you want to apologize in front of your big sister?"

"Apologize for what?" She has been so good recently and hasn’t done anything wrong!

"Yesterday, Jie’er told me that all the furry animals at his house are now hairless."

Upon hearing this, Xi’er expressed guilt: "Really?"

"Why are they hairless?" Mrs. Liu had a bad feeling about this.

"Jie’er said: The weather is too hot, Xi’er and Xi’er were worried they might get heatstroke. They even didn’t spare Aunt Zhao’s old hen."

Mrs. Liu: "..."

Shen Chengyao: "..."

"Pfft, haha..." The antics of his two sisters were too much! Jinghao burst into laughter.

"Shen Xi’er, you’re in for it!" Mrs. Liu said angrily.

At this moment, a familiar carriage appeared at the end of the road.

"Sister is back." Xi’er sighed in relief.

"I’ll deal with you later!" Mrs. Liu glared at Xi’er.

Xi’er lowered her head: Didn’t big sister say we should take care of animals? Why does it seem wrong when she tries to prevent them from heatstroke?

The carriage soon came to a stop in front of everyone.

Xiao Fuzi jumped off the carriage, placed the footstool properly, then lifted the curtain of the carriage: "Master, the Imperial Consort has arrived."

Shangguan Xuanyi was the first to get off the carriage, and then turned to assist Xiao’er down.

Shen Chengyao, with his wife and children in tow, moved forward to salute: "Greetings to the Sixth Prince, and to his consort."

Shangguan Xuanyi quickly helped Shen Chengyao up, refusing his salute: "There’s no need for such formalities, father-in-law."

Shen Chengyao, seizing the opportunity, stood straight up, pleasantly moved by his gesture.

Xiao’er also supported Mrs. Liu: "Mother, you’re flattering. Am I a stranger now?"

"Silly girl, we can’t abandon courtesy."

"Mother-in-law, from now on, we’re family. Xiao’er’s parents are my parents too. There’s no need for such formalities."

"Good, good, let’s go inside and talk." Mrs. Liu responded with a smile.

The whole family proceeded inside.

Shen Chengyao led Shangguan Xuanyi to the front yard, while Mrs. Liu took Xiao’er to the backyard.

Xi’er quietly slipped away.

In the room, Mrs. Liu held Xiao’er’s hand and asked, "How is it? Are you adjusting well? Was everything smooth on the second day of tea ceremony in the palace?"

Xiao’er nodded, "Mother, rest assured, everything has been fine."

The emperor and empress are not picky, and apart from the soreness in her waist and back when she wakes up, Xiao’er felt everything else was going well.

Mrs. Liu carefully examined Xiao’er’s face. Spotting the joy that filled Xiao’er’s eyes, her rosy complexion, and the charming glances she would occasionally flash; a weight seemed to be lifted from her heart, "That’s true, everyone can see the Sixth Prince’s kindness towards you. I have nothing to worry about. However, as a married woman, your biggest support is your child. So keep this in mind."

Xiao’er blinked. She thought it may be a bit too soon to start discussing about having children on the second day of her marriage.

However, Mrs. Liu is only concerned for her, so Xiao’er still nodded, "Mother, do not worry. Having a child depends on fate, they will come when it’s time."

"True, you can’t rush these things. But you are healthy, so you should have one soon. You might even be like Jingshu, having triplets all at once!"

It seems she would have to start preparing clothes for the little grandchildren now, or else she would be overwhelmed when the three of them arrive.

Jingrui will also get married and he will have children soon. Contemplating on this, Mrs. Liu suddenly felt extremely busy in the foreseeable future.

Xiao’er:"..." Triplets, that’s certainly a high expectation of her!

She did not plan on having children this early. To veer the conversation away, Xiao’er actively shifted the subject, "While Mrs. Zhu is here in the Imperial Capital, mother should discuss my elder brother’s marriage with her sooner rather than later. We can’t delay it any further; once Brother Ri brings Yun’er home, you shouldn’t have to manage so many things on your own, it’s hard on you. Brother Ri is getting impatient, isn’t he, Yun’er?"

Xiao’er deliberately winked at Yun’er as she said this.

Yun’er blushed in response, "You’re terrible, always teasing me."

The two of them laughed.

"I had the same thought. Planning to fix Rui’er’s marriage after the provincial examination at the end of the year. Now that Master Zhu is doing much better after taking the medicine you sent, he can manage affairs again. Zhu Yan can marry without worries." Mrs. Liu smiled before continuing.

Hearing these words, Xiao’er nodded and then said to Mrs. Liu, "Mother, Brother Shangguan is preparing for his enfeoffment as a king. The decree will likely be handed down in the next few days. Once it’s issued and the zoo and hot spring resort are open, Brother Shangguan and I are planning to go on a long journey. If anything comes up at home, you can send someone to the Sixth Prince’s mansion to inform us, or you could simply use the Pigeon Post."

"A long journey? Where to?"

"We are not sure where to yet, but it should be to our fief."

"To your fief? Will you be gone for long? I hope it’s not for several years." Mrs. Liu was a bit unsettled by the news. After being bestowed as kings, they are given their own fiefs, and Prince An has lived in his fief for many years already.

If this is the case, it would be difficult to see her daughter again. Not just one, but both!

"Mother, rest assured, we won’t be gone for long. We are just honeymooning. Just couldn’t say it outright." Xiao’er said quietly.

If they directly told the emperor they wanted to take a trip, they would probably not be able to leave.

"What does ’honeymooning’ mean?" Mrs. Liu was puzzled.

Xiao’er explained.

After listening, Mrs. Liu felt assured. They were just going sightseeing and would come back home after that.

"Sightseeing is good, it helps to relax your mind and you might get pregnant faster."

Xiao’er:"..." How did the conversation shift back to having children again so quickly?

She wanted to savor life a little bit at a time and enjoy the bliss of married life. Having children could wait for a few years more! Besides, it’s not good for the body to have children at a young age.

"By the way, where is Xi’er?" Once again, Xiao’er had to divert the subject.

Only then did Mrs. Liu realize that Xi’er was missing, and she couldn’t help but laugh and cry when she repeated the words Jingrui had said earlier.

Such poor little creatures! Xiao’er could hardly imagine what a Persian cat and poodle, both completely denuded of their fur, would look like!

Even the old hen at the neighbor’s house was an innocent victim!

...

After lunch, Xiao’er took Shangguan Xuanyi to her former room where they took a nap. When they awoke, Mrs. Liu insisted they go home.

As it was customary not to stay too long at her parents’ home on the day of returning, it was better to go back early.

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