Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family-Chapter 1080 - 1079: His Majesty Has Arrived

This was purely a way to shirk responsibility, and Liu Sisi gently patted Thirteenth Luo’s hand.

"That’s good! Treat this place as your own home. If you need anything or lack anything, just instruct the servants. Don’t be polite at all, understand?"

"Thirteen understands, thank you Auntie for your kindness."

Thirteenth Luo was particularly clever, slightly bowing her head to reveal her slender neck.

This attracted frequent sidelong glances from Di Xuan standing nearby.

Liu Sisi smiled, then turned to Di Cheng, "How come you’ve also rushed back? Are Feng’er and the children well now? Are there enough hands over there? It’s okay for adults to suffer some hardship, but never let the children suffer."

Di Cheng hurried to his feet, "Feng’er and the children are all fine. Feng’er also wanted to come back, but she is still not quite well and was stopped by Cheng’er. Before I left, she made me promise repeatedly to pass on her greetings to Third Aunt."

"She’s so thoughtful!"

Liu Sisi also felt especially moved, "She’s still in her confinement; she really should rest well... but coming here was the right decision..."

After chatting idly for quite a while, Di Ying sat obediently to the side until everyone finished exchanging greetings. Then she gently tugged at Liu Sisi’s sleeve.

"Mom..."

Unlike Chou Chou’s careless demeanor, YingEr seemed quite downcast.

"What’s wrong? YingEr, are you feeling unwell again recently?"

"No, I just missed you."

"Silly girl..."

Liu Sisi touched the top of YingEr’s head, feeling especially sentimental, "Having stayed away these days, as soon as I got back home and saw everyone, everything felt so familiar! Looking at every plant and tree at home, they all feel so familiar. Home is truly the best!"

"Then mom, you must never leave again. Just stay with YingEr, and we’ll never be apart for a lifetime!"

Di Ying clung to Liu Sisi’s arm and wouldn’t let go.

"Silly child! If mom really kept you at home for a lifetime, wouldn’t Zhang Yun cause an uproar? Stop frightening your mom; my heart can’t take the shock!"

This comment made everybody laugh!

Even Prefecture Princess Luo couldn’t help teasing, "Let’s not even talk about a lifetime! Just this morning when Thirteen felt unwell, YingEr came to accompany Thirteen. And there came Mrs. Zhang, sending gifts to YingEr. With such a wonderful future mother-in-law, shouldn’t YingEr hurry up and marry into the family to enjoy the blessings?"

"Ah! Sister Thirteen, you’re teasing YingEr too? Are you worried that if YingEr stays home, she’ll steal your brother’s attention? Is that it, is it, is it?" YingEr giggled.

At these words, Thirteenth Luo’s face instantly turned crimson with embarrassment!

And she became so shy she couldn’t even speak!

She cast a loving glance at Di Xuan, who was so startled that he stared at her for quite a while without blinking.

Immediately, this prompted another round of laughter from everyone!

The stars in the sky seemed to be winking as well, as if they too were watching this scene of harmony and warmth.

Seven days later.

The Princess of Xixia Country, Lin Xiner, made a grand entrance into Macheng County and rested at the hostel within the city center of Macheng County.

Accompanying her was a young man riding a white horse, with a quirky young girl by his side, their comings and goings conspicuously grand.

When the followers came to report, it just so happened that Zhang Peng and Di Hongyuan and others were also gathered in the front hall of Di Residence.

"Is it my brother Nan Tianzong? Are you certain the news is correct?"

Liu Sisi was somewhat caught off guard.

Di Hongyuan furrowed his brows, "We’re certain there’s no mistake. The woman following him—if the followers are not mistaken, should be... the Miss of Gan Family."

Hearing Di Hongyuan’s words, Liu Sisi was all the more convinced of the identity of the person in question.

If it really was Gan Miaoruo, the person following her would undoubtedly be her brother, Nan Tianzong.

Di Yelei glanced at Liu Sisi’s reaction, but didn’t seem to care much, "We’ve known about this for quite some time, just never told you. As for the miss of the Gan Family, I’m not clear on how she ended up with Tianzong."

"How is the Gan Family’s current influence at the imperial court?" Liu Sisi was curious about this.

His Majesty is presently on his way to Macheng County, and Gan Miaoruo’s high-profile appearance alongside her brother could have an immense impact on the Gan Family, but she couldn’t estimate how much.

After pondering for a moment, Di Yelei shook his head, "You should not concern yourself with this! The Gan Family has been in power for years, and Lord Gan Senior is still alive; they aren’t so easily toppled. Our focus instead should be how to protect the Princess of Xixia Country according to the secret edict’s instructions. Her safety during her time in the Great Zhao is our responsibility now."

How ironic!

One moment they were at odds, ready to fight, and now they needed to protect her!

"Since His Majesty issued a secret edict, it’s best that Ye Lei does not show his face. It is probably better for his Eldest Uncle and Brother Zhang to handle this matter!"

Liu Sisi pondered and then said.

Ye Lei’s position indeed placed him between a rock and a hard place.

It would be better to detach himself from the beginning and stay out of the affairs.

Di Hongyuan considered this for a moment and then nodded decisively, "Fine! Leave this matter to me and Zhang Peng! I will also seek out Marquis Yongwu to pull in someone to fall back on just in case something goes wrong; it’s better than being helpless."

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Liu Sisi still looked worried.

"What’s wrong, Sisi?" Di Yelei asked anxiously.

Liu Sisi turned and glanced at him, "What do you think... what is His Majesty’s intention?"

Di Yelei was silent for a while, "I’m afraid only he knows."

His Majesty arrived at the city center of Macheng County after the three, just at early morning when the Di Family was having breakfast. Da Niu rushed in, frantic.

"Old Master Marquis, someone outside requests an audience, claiming to be an old friend from the capital city come to visit you."

An old friend from the capital city?

Di Yelei and Liu Sisi exchanged a glance, a spark flashed in their eyes as they said in unison, "Could it be him?"

With that thought, Di Yelei quickly set down his chopsticks, "Let’s go! Let’s see who it is!"

Liu Sisi also didn’t care about the rest, she put down her bamboo chopsticks and followed him out.

At the doorway, several horses were indeed stopped, and seeing the leader, Di Yelei was about to pay respects but was stopped by the person directly.

"This is not a place to talk; let’s go inside and talk."

"Yes, yes, please come inside." Di Yelei didn’t dare to delay and hurriedly invited the several visitors into the hall.

Liu Sisi had already gathered everyone in the mansion, and upon seeing the visitor, she quickly went forward to greet him.

"Ruyu pays respects to Father Emperor! May the Father Emperor enjoy peace and happiness."

Zhao Yuanlang, dusty from the journey, quickly stepped forward upon seeing Liu Sisi and swiftly caught a glint in his eye.

He hurriedly stepped forward, personally helped her up, and laughed heartily twice, "It is Ruyu! Come, let Father Emperor take a look at you, it’s been some days since we last saw each other; are you well?"

"Thank you, Father Emperor, for your concern, Ruyu is well."

Following Liu Sisi’s words, she knelt down gracefully; secretly, her fingernails dug into her flesh.

The poison inside her body was administered by none other than the person in front of her.