Chapter 466: Unwilling to Go Home

Returning to the capital with Madam Chu San and the others were gifts from the Marquis' Mansion, the Rui Wang Mansion, and the Xie Mansion, the Protector of the Country. The gifts from these three families also came to Dingzhou with Madam Chu San.

With one old man and two children gone at once, not only Chu Hanyan and Chen Dabao were not used to it, but even Chen Afu was not used to it.

Moreover, the old Marquis Chu had hinted that he might not come to live in Dingzhou Mansion after the New Year. If he didn't come, Chu Lingzhi would definitely not come again. Li Xuan was no longer afraid of seeing people, and he was much smarter, and maybe he would never come back.

In addition to feeling disappointed, Chen Afu also guessed that the situation in the capital was more subtle. The Ninth Prince and the Chu family should have become stronger and bigger, and they no longer had to worry about Rong Zhao playing tricks to recruit her to the Princess' Mansion. Then, as a reborn and ambitious Second Prince, he should be more worried, right?

Yes, in recent months, Chu Lingxuan often went out and rarely stayed at home. This time was even worse, he had been out for a month and a half...

After they left, life became more peaceful.

During the day, Chen Afu watched the children play and listened to Song telling her about some household matters. At night, she would take Xiao Yuer and the crib into the space and watch Jin Yanzi play with her. Jin Bei also liked this little sister. When she entered, the red hair on its little head became even redder.

Chen Afu waited until midnight to take Xiao Yuer out, fed her milk, and then asked Mother Li to take care of her stinky little and wash her little butt. After sending the servants away, she put Xiao Yuer in the space and slept alone in the bedroom, waiting until dawn to pick Xiao Yuer out.

Because she slept less at night, she slept more during the day, and would sleep for an hour and a half during the afternoon break.

On the 16th day of the twelfth lunar month, Jiang came to the mansion to say goodbye. In two days, she would take her children back to the capital to celebrate the New Year. Chen Shiying would also go to the capital after the government office was sealed.

They talked about Chen Yuhui being beaten again. Jiang said that she received a letter from her father, Lord Jiang, a few days ago, telling her about Chen Yuhui. Chen Shiying was furious. He hated He Er for his cruelty and was angry at his daughter for not living up to her expectations.

Chen Shiying not only wrote to Lord Jiang, asking him to help look after Chen Yuhui. At the same time, he sent someone to deliver a letter to Chen Yuhui, saying that if life really couldn't go on, they could divorce, because everyone knew that He Er was a worthless person...

Jiang was upset and tears flowed when she talked about this. Chen Yuqing would be seventeen next year, and she hadn't found a suitable family yet. Chen Shiying meant that if it really didn't work out, she should find a poor family for her. As long as the young man was good enough, her family would give her more dowry, and she would always be able to live well.

When she thought of the sensible third sister, Chen Afu also felt sorry for her. She had helped to persuade several families, but failed.

At noon on the 19th day of the twelfth lunar month, Chu Lingxuan finally came back.

He was dusty and covered with snowflakes. He hurried to the main courtyard as soon as he got off the horse. He knew that Chen Afu was taking a nap at this time, so he did not let the servants report it. He took off his cloak before entering the door, and dispelled the cold air in front of the charcoal basin in the hall before entering the bedroom.

The bedroom was warm as spring, and there was a faint fragrance. Next to the big bed was a small bed, and the adults and children were sleeping soundly.

The corners of his lips curled up. He worked day and night just to see them earlier. He walked gently to the bed and looked at the little person first.

The little person was pink, with long eyeliner, a small nose, and a pink little mouth. It seemed that she was uncomfortable being stared at all the time, and she gently moved her little head, rubbed her petal-like mouth, and revealed a little pink tip of her tongue.

Chu Lingxuan's heart was like a spring breeze filled with the fragrance of flowers, warm and soft. He lowered his head and wanted to kiss his daughter, but thought that he had not washed his face yet, so he stopped. After looking at the little girl, he took two steps closer to look at his wife.

His wife was rounder than before he left, still so beautiful, so beautiful that he, he... He couldn't restrain himself, regardless of many things, sitting on the bed and kissing her.

Chen Afu was sleeping soundly, and suddenly felt that she was kissed by her husband. Yes, even if she was not awake, she could feel that it was her husband's kiss - familiar taste, familiar entanglement, familiar touch... She was half asleep and half awake, and her lips were attached to his. Suddenly, she had a little clarity. The husband she thought about day and night came back?

She opened her eyes suddenly, and the familiar face was right in front of her, and she closed her eyes and enjoyed it very much. She shook her head and said two words with difficulty, "Lingxuan..."

Chu Lingxuan raised his head and saw his wife looking at him with surprised eyes. He smiled and said, "Well, I'm back. My daughter is very cute and beautiful." He wiped her face with his thumb and said regretfully, "It's a pity that I was not with you when you gave birth to her."

Chen Afu grabbed his hand and smiled, "My daughter is thoughtful and didn't bother me. The birth went smoothly."

Dinner was placed on the kang in the east room, and Chen Afu also came to the table. She and Chu Lingxuan led Chen Dabao and Chu Hanyan to eat on the kang table, while Mother Lin and Mother Jiang held Yu Ge'er and Ming Ge'er and fed them on the small table on the ground.

Xiao Yu'er was also held by Mother Li and sat on the side. She had woken up and looked at them with clear eyes, and sometimes spit out two bubbles.

Yu Ge'er and Ming Ge'er ate while looking at their sister. When they saw their sister spit bubbles, they shouted excitedly, "Sister, bubbles, bubbles."

The interaction of the three little guys made the room more lively.

Chen Afu felt very accomplished. He had five children at such a young age. Although one son would eventually go back, he was still with him now.

Chu Lingxuan also thought so, and the smile in his eyes could not be concealed.

On the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month, Alu, Dabao and Miss Chu all started their long vacation. The mansion prepared two cars of things to send Mr. Liao back to his hometown in Jiaodong.

On the twenty-ninth day of the lunar year, although it was still cold, the sun was shining and the wind was not that strong. That morning, Chu Lingxuan led Dabao, Chu Xiaonv, and the two little brothers to Jingtang Temple. He wanted to bring Lechen home to celebrate the New Year.

Before leaving, he repeatedly told the children to find a way to influence their grandmother and let her go home to stay for two days. Chen Afu also drew a portrait of Xiao Yuer and asked Chu Lingxuan to show it to Chen.

Chu Lingxuan looked at the big-headed doll on the paper in amazement and smiled, "It's so like, my wife actually has this ability."

Chen Dabao said proudly, "I knew my mother had this ability a long time ago. No matter what it is, my mother can draw it, and the painting is particularly vivid."

Chen Afu smiled and said, "How can mother be so amazing."

Chu Hanyan echoed, "Brother is right, mother is so amazing."

Chen Afu waited until dark to see them coming back dejectedly. They failed to persuade Lechen to return to the "Chu family".

Apart from Chu Lingxuan, Chu Hanyan was the saddest. She pulled Chen Afu's sleeve and choked up, saying, "We said a lot of good things, and grandma cried when she heard them, but she still didn't want to go home."