"I wonder how your brother-in-law is doing?" Qi Zhenzhen's brows furrowed slightly, her eyes filled with unspoken worry.
"Sister, don't worry. Brother-in-law is so capable, everything must be going smoothly," Qi Yi comforted Qi Zhenzhen.
The letter also said everything was going well, but Qi Zhenzhen felt uneasy. Perhaps it was because of her pregnancy, which made her prone to overthinking.
In her anxiety, Qi Zhenzhen again felt that the child's arrival was ill-timed. If she weren't pregnant now, she could have gone straight to the border.
"Sister, Master Yuan Jue said that your sighing and fretting are not good for the baby," Qi Xuanxuan also advised.
Qi Zhenzhen forced herself to pull her thoughts back. She couldn't think like this. The child was the continuation of her and Gu Sinian's lives. Gu Sinian had written in his letter that he was eagerly anticipating this child.
Therefore, she had to pull herself together and ensure the baby grew up healthy.
Pushing the chaotic thoughts forcefully out of her mind, Qi Zhenzhen smiled, "Don't worry, I will control myself."
Qi Yi comforted Qi Zhenzhen further and then told Qi Xuanxuan to take good care of her before leaving.
"Brother Yi, your brows are so furrowed, you could trap mosquitoes," Amu'er teased.
In the past month, his Mandarin had improved remarkably.
"I'm a little worried about my brother-in-law," Qi Yi didn't hide it from him.
"Didn't you say your brother-in-law is skilled in martial arts and has powerful people around him? If he's so capable, what are you worried about?" Amu'er asked, confused.
"I went to see Master Yuan Jue yesterday. Master Yuan Jue said that my brother-in-law has a destined tribulation," Qi Yi said worriedly.
Ever since Master Yuan Jue had facilitated his and Qi Xuanxuan's marriage, Amu'er had believed implicitly in the Master's words.
"Then what can be done? Did the Master say how to resolve it?"
"The Master said the hexagrams are chaotic, and he can't see clearly." This was what worried Qi Yi the most.
Amu'er was also anxious, "Should you tell your second sister?"
Qi Yi shook his head, "No. The physician said that the first three months of a woman's pregnancy are particularly important. My second sister is only a little over two months along. If she finds out, she will definitely overthink things, and she might even go to the border. The journey to the border is long, how can a pregnant woman endure it?"
"Why not go back and ask your father?" Amu'er suggested.
Qi Yi shook his head. His father would definitely not have paid attention to such matters. It wasn't that he looked down on his father, but if there were any official matters, his father could explain them clearly. For what his brother-in-law was doing, his father would be clueless.
"Amu'er, I want to go to the border," Qi Yi announced his decision. "I'm not at ease leaving my sister and sister here, so you should stay and protect them."
Amu'er thumped his chest, "Your sister is my own sister, and your sister is my future wife. Of course, I will protect them. But can you go to the border by yourself?"
"I'll go find Brother Qian for advice."
These days, Amu'er had also heard about Qian Yuanbao's reputation. He knew that he had a close relationship with the Gu family's brother-in-law and that he was capable, which somewhat reassured him.
"If anything happens, send word back frequently. Take this. It can save your life at a critical moment," Amu'er unstrapped a hand crossbow from his wrist. "This was given to me by my father. It can fire three arrows. Don't underestimate it; at close range, its power can pierce a bull."
"Thank you."
Qi Yi made an excuse, saying he needed to return to his residence. After he left, he sent a message back, saying that the Marquis of Changping had found a great scholar for him who would take him on an educational tour, so he would not be returning to Taihe Temple to accompany Qi Zhenzhen. He asked Qi Zhenzhen to relax and take good care of her pregnancy, and also said that Gu Sinian was capable and would surely be fine.