All the way back to Beijing.
With two days' journey to the capital, Xie Lingxi and Jiang Rong left early.
They came out secretly to meet them. On the surface, Xie Lingxi and Jiang Rong were still in the villa on the outskirts of Beijing.
Before leaving, Xie Pingbei and his son sat in front of the campfire again, eating barbecue and having a heart-to-heart talk.
"There's something I want to ask you." Xie Pingbei looked at Xie Lingxi with a complicated expression, but he hesitated to speak.
Xie Lingxi picked up a piece of roasted wild boar hind leg and said casually:
"You ask."
"Why do you want to establish Wanjin Trading Company... and arrange so many people in northern Xinjiang... are you... are you... are you..." Xie Pingbei hesitated.
Do you know something?
he wanted to ask.
He was also afraid that Xie Lingxi didn't know and would become suspicious because of his inquiry.
Xie Pingbei actually didn't want Xie Lingxi to know his life experience.
From the day I took him back to Xie's house.
All he wanted was for him to be the prince of the North and live a carefree and happy life.
"Am I aware of my life experience and am I planning for revenge?" Xie Lingxi took out the dagger he carried with him and cut the barbecue without haste. The gorgeous dagger shone with a cold light in his hand.
Xie Pingbei's eyes widened, "You really already knew it... When did you know it? Who told you!"
He had wanted to ask since he first saw his masked son.
Unexpectedly, Xie Lingxi already knew it.
For a moment, Xie Pingbei's eyes were very complicated. There was distress and intolerance, and finally it turned into a long sigh.
"Thank you." Xie Lingxi did not answer his questions, but looked at him seriously.
Xie Pingbei felt even more uncomfortable for a moment, "I don't want you to bear this, and neither does your mother. Before she left, she entrusted you to us. I hope you can be safe and happy."
"I'm not unhappy now." Xie Lingxi picked up the plate of barbecue and stood up, looking at him and said:
"The heroic spirit who died in vain has been waiting for nineteen years. He is just doing some trivial things, so you don't have to worry about me."
"It's getting late, it's time for us to leave. Please take care."
Xie Pingbei looked at his son in front of him. He was only nineteen years old, the most energetic age, but he was burdened with a heavy past, hiding it behind his eyes without revealing anything.
In the past, whenever he received news that he had gotten into trouble, it always made him feel ashamed that he had not taught their children well. Now he feels that it would be more satisfying to hear the news about him getting into trouble again.
Parents hope that their children will be sensible, but when their children are really sensible, they hope that they will not be so sensible.
"Be careful on the road. By the way, Jiang Rong is Bai's daughter..." Xie Pingbei suddenly understood:
"No wonder you married her. You have to be nice to her and don't bully her!"
This suddenly occurred to him.
Xie Lingxi hummed. At first, she did because she was the daughter of her benefactor.
But he likes her and it has nothing to do with her life experience.
Xie Lingxi walked directly to the nearby tent, where Jiang Rong was instructing his servants to carry the boxes and cages onto the carriage.
"Husband, have you finished bidding farewell to your father-in-law?" Jiang Rong saw him coming over and smiled like a flower. "My father-in-law really cares about you. You and your son have such a good relationship!"
Xie Lingxi nodded slightly. Although he is not his biological son, Xie Pingbei treats him just like his biological son.
He handed the plate of barbecue in his hand to Jiang Rong, "Try it!"
"Wow, it smells so good! Did your husband bake it for Rong'er himself?" Jiang Rong's almond-shaped eyes immediately widened and she blinked at him.
Of course it is.
But Xie Lingxi tilted her head slightly awkwardly, not looking at her, and gave a vague hum.
If you don't listen carefully, you won't be able to tell the difference.
Jiang Rong understood as soon as she saw his appearance. She put her hands around Xie Lingxi's neck and threw herself into his arms, "Thank you, husband! You are so kind!"
As she said that, she took the plate of barbecue and started to get on the carriage with a smile.
Xie Lingxi looked at her cheerful smile, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously raised slightly.
"The Crown Prince and Crown Princess are here!" Xiao Nanxing stood up in the carriage to greet him. When he saw the barbecue brought by Jiang Rong, his eyes instantly lit up:
"BBQ..."
Jiang Rong was always kind to those around him. If there is anything delicious on weekdays, Xiao Nanxing and Jade will be asked to eat it together.
When he saw Jiang Rong coming up with barbecue, Xiao Nanxing thought he was in for another treat!
"There's still a bonfire there!" Jiang Rong held the plate of barbecue in his arms.
Xiao Nanxing was stunned and quickly got out of the carriage to get it from the bonfire.
Xie Lingxi looked at the little girl protecting her food and unconsciously curled her lips.
His Crown Princess is adorable every day.
……
The twenty-fifth day of the twelfth lunar month.
Xie Lingxi and Jiang Rong returned to Beiwang Mansion.
"You are back at the right time. Your father will be back tomorrow!" Mrs. Xie looked at the young couple and said with a smile:
"I was planning to ask Jiaojiao to go to the villa to find you today."
In the name of avoiding the cold, they went to Jiang Rong's Yuquan Villa. It is indeed extremely cold in the capital city in the middle of winter.
The last time Xie Lingxi came back from southern Xinjiang, she took sick leave to recuperate and did not return to the pedestrian department.
So in the eyes of outsiders, the young couple stayed at Yuquan Villa for nearly a month.
"I heard that father-in-law is coming back soon, so we came back specially." Jiang Rong took over with a smile.
"Okay, okay, I know you are thinking about him." Old Concubine Xie said with a smile.
A family talks.
A long while passed.
The nuns from Zhaoguang Garden came over to salute, "The eldest young master is seriously ill and can no longer get out of bed. I heard that the prince and his concubine were back, and I wanted to see them, so I had to ask the old slave to apologize."
"Hey, he just needs to take good care of this child! It's the same whenever he sees his younger brother!" Mrs. Xie said immediately.
The grandma bowed and left.
Old Concubine Xie looked at Xie Lingxi and said, "Your eldest brother got seriously ill after hearing about your father's assassination. He's not cured yet, but he's getting worse... I think the doctor Xiao who is beside you is not bad. Go show it to your big brother!"
Although Xiao Nanxing is very young, he looks like he is not very good at medical skills.
But once the old concubine had a headache, which was so painful that it was splitting. Three injections by Xiao Nanxing relieved the pain.
The old lady recognized his medical skills very much.
"Okay." Xie Lingxi nodded.
Come out of Songhe Hall.
Xie Lingxi ordered Xiao Nanxing to go to Zhaoguang Garden.
……
In Zhaoguang Garden.
Xie Yuanwen sat in the cold bathtub, his head trembling with cold.
The personal maid Shaoyao showed unbearable expression, "Young Master, you...this cold water is really harmful to your health...please come out quickly!"
"Father will be back tomorrow. He is not as easy to fool as Xie Lingxi... I have to be really sick to show my filial piety!" Xie Yuanwen endured the coldness and trembled as he spoke.
My mother has been kicked out of the palace.
He must let his father know that he is the most filial son.
Only the father can depose Xie Lingxi as the crown prince and replace him with one!
This time when his father comes back, he must perform well!
