Tao Lengshuang said she was fine, "General Sheng should pay more attention to Madam Sheng's condition and not let her overwork."
General Sheng noted everything down and thanked Tao Lengshuang again.
Tao Lengshuang paused for a moment and said, "Since the examination is over, I won't disturb you any longer. If you need anything in the future, you can come to me again."
General Sheng responded with an 'Okay' and personally escorted Tao Lengshuang and Mo Lingxi out.
He only withdrew his gaze after watching them get into the carriage until it was out of sight.
"You like that child too, don't you, husband?"
Hearing his wife's words, General Sheng grunted, "For some reason, I find that child very pleasing to the eye. Perhaps it's because she resembles you a little."
Madam Sheng didn't mention that the child also bore some resemblance to General Sheng. She returned to Sheng Li's courtyard with him, but her heart felt a little uneasy.
At the same time.
In Shilipo Village, at Tao Lengshuang's home.
Shen Ershen and others, who were warming themselves by the fire in the main hall, suddenly heard a 'bang' sound, as if someone had fallen to the ground.
They looked at each other and decided not to go out to see what was happening. The Mo family had instructed them before leaving that no matter what happened or what sounds they heard, they were not to go out, to avoid any mishaps.
They also cautioned Xiao Feng and the other children to stay obediently in the main hall and not to go out to play in the snow.
Xiao Feng glanced outside the main hall and obediently stayed put, playing with Zhu Zi and the other children. He had no desire to go out; he just wanted to wait for his father and mother to return.
At the entrance of the house, the hidden guards had just finished off a group of assassins.
The snow was stained with glaring blood, and several corpses lay upon it, a shocking sight.
"Captain," a hidden guard approached the squad leader. "This is estimated to be the first wave. It looks like they intended to capture the young master while the master and the doctor were away."
The squad leader flicked the blood off his sword. "These scoundrels, all with ill intentions. Have all the tasks I assigned been properly arranged?"
The hidden guard confirmed that arrangements were in place. "We'll make sure these assassins get a lesson they'll never forget."
The squad leader shot him a glance. "Ensure they never return. Also, don't let them break into the courtyard and scare the young master."
The hidden guard scratched his head. "Hasn't the master trained the young master? How could the young master be scared?"
The squad leader couldn't be bothered to talk to this blockhead any further. Whether the young master would be scared was secondary; the important thing was the consequences if the doctor found out.
Suddenly, his expression changed, and he signaled the hidden guards to prepare. "The second wave is here."
About a dozen hidden guards saw nearly twenty assassins charging forward with sharp swords, their fierce eyes seeming to want to tear the hidden guards to shreds.
For some reason, the hidden guards did not engage. They stood their ground, looking at the assassins with mocking eyes.
The assassin leader sensed something was wrong and immediately raised his hand, signaling his companions to stop. He cautiously scanned their surroundings.
He found nothing unusual, nor did any other hidden guards appear, but his heart was filled with unease, as if something bad was about to happen.
This feeling made him hesitant to move forward.
Just as he was wondering what these hidden guards had done, there was a sudden series of thuds as bodies fell to the ground, making him instinctively look back.
Upon turning, he saw several of his companions fall to the ground, while the rest were unsteady.
At this moment, his vision went black, and his head buzzed. He immediately understood what these hidden guards had done.
"You used poison?"
Seeing his disbelieving expression, the squad leader shrugged proudly. "Are we not allowed to use poison when you can?"
The assassin leader never expected him to say such a thing. He stared at him, dumbfounded. "This is a despicable tactic!"
Before his words even fell, he had already collapsed heavily to the ground, unable to muster any strength.
The squad leader saw no point in talking to him further and directly ordered his companions to deal with these assassins, awaiting the third wave.
Thus, when Tao Lengshuang and Mo Lingxi returned, they were greeted by the captain of the hidden guards.
The captain bowed and reported the details of the assassins.
There were five waves of assassins, each more formidable than the last. By the fifth wave, there were nearly fifty people, and their martial arts skills were not low.
If not for Tao Lengshuang's medicinal powder, they might not have been able to stop the assassins.
It was also fortunate that they had spread different medicinal powders around the courtyard beforehand, defending against assassins coming from all directions.
After hearing this, Mo Lingxi dismissed the hidden guards to rest and sent for others. He then entered the main hall with Tao Lengshuang.
As soon as the two entered the main hall, Xiao Feng rushed over.
"Daddy, Mommy, you're back."
Seeing their son's happy demeanor, Tao Lengshuang and Mo Lingxi's fatigue and worries vanished.
Mo Lingxi picked up Xiao Feng and weighed him. "Xiao Feng has gotten heavier again."
Xiao Feng chuckled happily and said, "It's because Mommy fed me well. Mommy gave me lots and lots of good things."
Mo Lingxi gently pinched his slightly chubby cheek, his eyes softening. "Your mother is very good."
This remark caused Tao Lengshuang to look at him again, but she said nothing.
Xiao Feng nodded in agreement, giving Mo Lingxi a thumbs-up. "Daddy is absolutely right. Mommy is the best mommy. One of Xiao Feng's proudest things is having such a mommy."
Mo Lingxi agreed and placed him on the ground, patting his head. "Go play."
Xiao Feng didn't want to play. He hugged Tao Lengshuang's leg and said in a childish voice, "Mommy, Mommy, can you stay with Xiao Feng?"
How could Tao Lengshuang not know he was being spoiled? She squatted down and said softly, "Then Mommy will stay with Xiao Feng."
"Yay!"
Xiao Feng pulled his mother to sit and play nearby, drawing teasing remarks from Shen Ershen and the others.
"Mo family, Xiao Feng wasn't this fussy when you weren't here. Now that you're back, he's clinging to you."
"Xiao Feng is most attached to the Mo family. He usually follows his mother everywhere, afraid she'll go somewhere without him."
Xiao Feng said very seriously, "Yes, yes. Xiao Feng wants to stay close to Mommy so no one can snatch my mommy away."
Everyone burst into laughter, teasing Xiao Feng.
Looking at this warm and lively scene, Mo Lingxi's heart gradually calmed down. He once again understood that this was the life he wanted.
That evening, Mo Lingxi told Tao Lengshuang about the assassins and took the opportunity to coax her back to their room.
Tao Lengshuang, who was lost in thought, didn't notice this. She sat on the kang with a frown. "Mo Lingxi, the Black Hand sent so many assassins to capture Xiao Feng. They must know your identity by now."
"But why hasn't he made this public?"