Since Yan'er was safe, Si Yaketun was relieved...
As for Yan'er dating Marquis Gu, that would be dealt with after Si Yaketun returned to the grassland.
In any case, the princess of the barbarians could not marry a man from the Central Plains.
Si Yaketun opposed war and was a peace-loving person, but there were clear regulations within her tribe: women were not allowed to marry outside the tribe, and men were not allowed to marry outside the tribe; they could only marry within the tribe...
"Miss Xitian!" Si Yaketun narrowed her eyes and looked towards the front courtyard. "What is the relationship between that young man surnamed Kong and Jiaojiao?"
She had noticed something was wrong long ago. The two young people were exchanging glances and sending flirtatious signals. What other relationship could they have?
Little Xitian scratched her chubby face and pondered for a moment. "They should... they should be a couple..."
And they were the kind who loved and fought each other.
Brother Kong was very patient with Sister Han, taking care of her like a daughter. Although Sister Han was sometimes willful, she was also sincere towards Brother Kong...
If they got married, they would be a very good match.
"I knew it!" Si Yaketun pounded the stone table, her face full of anger. "That fellow surnamed Kong is simply audacious! What kind of love potion did he give Jiaojiao to make her follow him so devotedly?"
Men from the Central Plains were indeed poisonous; they were born knowing how to trick young girls...
Little Xitian: "..."
Isn't it good for young people to love each other and be together willingly?
Why must they be separated?
"Grandma Si Ya, Brother Kong is the commander of the Imperial Guards in the palace. His martial arts are very powerful, and he is also very gentle. He can definitely take good care of Sister Han..." Little Xitian said.
Si Yaketun closed her eyes upon hearing this. "Hmph, what does it matter if his martial arts are powerful? Does he dare to bully Jiaojiao?"
Little Xitian: "..."
We're having a cross-talk here.
Never mind, never mind. It's good enough to know that they didn't come to the Central Plains for invasion. She still had to tell that brat later.
"Grandma Si Ya, I'm going to feed the cows. Let's talk later!" Little Xitian waved her little hand and trotted away.
Looking at Little Xitian's small figure, Si Yaketun's suppressed feelings were not so severe anymore...
She suddenly wished she had a soft, sweet, and considerate little daughter like this.
As for Yan'er and Jiaojiao, those two troublesome girls, it was better to not have them...
Outside the adjacent large mansion, Xiao Jinfeng was hanging a plaque on the lintel with Erlongzi.
"Master, let me do it. This ladder isn't very stable!" Erlongzi supported the ladder and reminded him, looking up.
The square plaque read 'Xiao Mansion'. The sunlight shone down, making the plaque gleam and quite dazzling...
Xiao Jinfeng chuckled. "It looks much better this way. Erlongzi, do you think the Ming Prince's Mansion in the capital is better, or the current Xiao Mansion?"
Erlongzi twitched his lips, unsure how to answer.
The former Ming Prince's Mansion was luxurious and opulent, with even the steps paved with top-quality jade. It was much better than this country mansion...
But seeing his master smiling so happily, Erlongzi could only flatter him, "No matter where we live, as long as Master is happy!"
Xiao Jinfeng grunted and slowly climbed down the ladder, patting Erlongzi's shoulder. "Erlongzi, I am powerless and without influence now. I am just a commoner in the countryside. If you can find a good home, you can leave anytime. You don't have to follow me and suffer in the countryside..."
Erlongzi: "???"
What did Master mean by sending him away?
If he wanted to leave, he would have quit when Consort Xian was imprisoned and His Highness was demoted to a commoner, why would he have followed you to the countryside?
"Master..." Erlongzi lifted the hem of his robe and knelt on the ground. "Your subordinate is willing to follow Master forever. Even if it means going through mountains of knives and seas of fire, your subordinate is willing!"
Living in the countryside, he could still eat the pickled vegetables preserved by the Yun family, hunt in the mountains, fish in the rivers, and when he had nothing to do, he could help the Yun family herd cattle or cut grass...
In any case, it was much more comfortable than in the capital.
Xiao Jinfeng was very pleased to hear this and quickly helped Erlongzi up. "You know, you should get married and have a wife. I think you and Qinglan, who is by Marquis Gu's side, would be a good match. I'll help you ask her when I have time!"
Erlongzi: "..."
How did the former Prince Ming become a matchmaker in the countryside?
"By the way, how is the matter I asked you to handle?" Xiao Jinfeng suddenly asked.
He was going to marry Huaihua in a few days. The Yun family was short of maids, and the housework was overwhelming. So Xiao Jinfeng planned to help the Yun family find two nimble maids...
Erlongzi smiled and said, "Master, you don't need to worry. I'll personally go to the capital tomorrow and guarantee to find a decent maid!"
"Good, good, make it quick!" Xiao Jinfeng smiled and urged.
At the same time, in the northern frontier, inside Gu Zhenshan's central army tent.
Steward Cao poured a cup of hot water and brought it to Gu Zhenshan. "Young General, it's time to take your medicine..."
Ever since the young general took the medicine given by Sweet Baby, his complexion had become rosy and he was full of spirit.
Just now, Gu Zhenshan had even led all the soldiers in a tug-of-war competition, energetic like an ox...
"The medicine Xitian prescribed is indeed effective. Have you send someone to Dashui Village to ask Xitian to send more medicine over!"
As Gu Zhenshan spoke, he took out a medicine bottle from his sleeve, poured out two pills, and put them in his mouth. "This general has traveled far and wide for so many years, and I have never seen such a miraculous medicine. After taking one pill, I feel full of energy, haha..."
Steward Cao was somewhat surprised.
He remembered that Sweet Baby had said this medicine was for treating colds and fevers, and for reducing internal heat and lowering temperature. How come after the young general took it, he became as energetic as if he had taken a ten-complete tonic...
"Young, Young General!" Steward Cao twitched his lips and leaned close to Gu Zhenshan's ear. "Why don't, why don't this servant send someone to fetch the Third Madam!"
With your current condition, you should be able to conceive a child, right?
Gu Zhenshan's expression darkened upon hearing this. "Why fetch that brute? Is she here to annoy this general?"
The Third Madam of the General's Mansion was that rough and trouble-making Zhen Meili...
Ever since Gu Zhenshan recognized his sister, his good impression of Zhen Meili had plummeted. Even when he returned to the capital for reporting or rested at home, he refused to touch Zhen Meili.
No wonder, that woman spoke ill of the old Yun family...
Steward Cao pursed his lips and lowered his voice. "Then, then shall this servant fetch the First Madam and the Fourth Madam!"
The thought of the First Madam's gentleness and the Fourth Madam's charm made Gu Zhenshan feel a fire rising within him, making him dizzy...
"Good, go and fetch them immediately! Be quick!" Gu Zhenshan urged.
Steward Cao: "..."