The Mute Wife Who Brings Prosperity

Chapter 940: Chapter 887: Finale: Flowers Bloom Along the Path, You May Take Your Time to Return_2

Song Yuanbao felt that Zhao Xi was deliberately trying to provoke him.

Old Song, however, was quite cheerful, "When the old woman was around, she was always talking about having a house full of children and grandchildren. The more grandchildren, the better, no matter whose they are. Once they come here, they’ll be part of the Old Song Family."

He then discussed with Song Wei, "After you finish your mourning period and return to the capital, I’ll stay here to watch over the old woman and look after the little grandson."

In the past, Song Wei would have tried to persuade him otherwise. But now, his state of mind was different, and he understood his father’s thoughts, so he said nothing to counter them.

"Third Son now has three sons and a daughter, truly blessed," Song Erlang said enviously.

In their family, they had always wanted a son, but ended up having three daughters. Now they finally have a son, but the daughters are all gone. Thinking of this, Song Erlang felt blocked and upset. With Tian Family’s age, she probably couldn’t have any more children. He thought about returning to the capital to take a concubine. He couldn’t possibly have only one son for life, but thinking of Tian Family’s fierceness gave him a headache.

The letter Song Wei sent to Wen Wan indeed mentioned that the little one had taken Mo Bao’s name.

After reading it, Wen Wan felt that Song Wei was probably trying to use the occasion of their marriage to trick her into having a third child, which she absolutely didn’t want. So, she wrote back: "It’s destined for our family to have only three sons, Mr. Song, accept it with a smile!"

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After seeing one off, the remaining Prince was named Zhao Hongxu by Emperor Xuanjing during the full moon banquet.

After the full moon banquet, the Northern Expedition Army led by Lu Xingzhou returned to the court.

Yanjing had long been captured. Although Prince Liang still had hundreds of thousands of troops, without the court’s resources and supplies, they couldn’t hold out for long. He refused to surrender, dragging it out until his entire army was wiped out.

The Prince Liang’s Princely Heir, Fu Zichuan, who went to rescue him, was cut down from his horse, pierced by countless arrows. It is said that when the battlefield was being cleared, someone saw that he still held tightly to a strangely engraved copper coin, refusing to let go even in death.

On the day the army returned to the capital, Wen Wan got up early to accompany Zhao Xunyin and Lu Yanli for breakfast.

After Lu Xingzhou and the others entered the city, they first had to report at the palace, so it would take a little while for them to return home.

Seeing Zhao Xunyin slightly absent-minded, Wen Wan smiled, "Mother, are you thinking about father returning and feeling nervous?"

Zhao Xunyin shook her head, "It’s just that I was thinking about your father..."

During the surprise attack by the Bei Yan Chi Long Guards, Lu Xingzhou injured his leg. Emperor Xuanjing had Yun Shiliu treat him, but after that, there was no further news. Zhao Xunyin still didn’t know how well he was treated.

Originally, with her husband victorious and returning, she should be happy. But her eyelids were twitching since early morning, making her feel vaguely uneasy.

"What’s wrong with father?" Wen Wan asked.

She had never known about Lu Xingzhou being ambushed and treated by Yun Shiliu.

"It’s nothing," Zhao Xunyin lowered her head, giving Lu Yanli a dumpling.

After breakfast, to relieve her tension, Zhao Xunyin pulled Wen Wan to sit on the couch and do some string cards, asking her, "Which embroidery workshop do you plan to hire for your wedding attire? So I can prepare the materials in advance."

Wen Wan thought for a moment, "Since there are still two years’ time, I plan to do it all by hand myself, stitch by stitch. After all, it’s not like I’m busy."

Zhao Xunyin sighed lightly, "When you two first got married, both your father and I weren’t around, and it’s something he’s regretted. Fortunately, heaven has destined you to marry a second time. This time, it must be grand and glorious."

Wen Wan smiled, "My glory all comes from my family. As for the dowry, you decide!"

Zhao Xunyin poked her forehead, "With a daughter like you, your father probably wishes he could empty his savings to provide you with a dowry."

The troops returned in triumph, receiving rewards and attending a banquet, so Lu Xingzhou didn’t come back until the afternoon.

When Dou Kou came in to report, her expression was somewhat unusual, and she stammered.

Zhao Xunyin, impatient with her hesitation, got up and walked briskly out of the Liufang Courtyard.

Wen Wan quickly pulled Lu Yanli along to follow her.

The three of them met Lu Xingzhou outside the hanging flower gate.

Wen Wan was taken aback, incredulously looking at the man in the wheelchair, "Father?"

After being away for so long, his originally fair face had been roughened by the wind and sand. His facial features appeared even more determined and resolute. Beneath his brows, his deep, starlit eyes gradually softened as he saw his wife and children.

Lu Yanli pursed his little mouth and looked up at Wen Wan, "Sister, why isn’t father coming down and walking himself?"

Wen Wan also wanted to know. She glanced at Zhao Xunyin.

Zhao Xunyin, seemingly much calmer than her, only had slightly warm eyes as she looked at Lu Xingzhou, saying, "It’s good that you’re back, just good that you’re back."