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Miss Han nodded, "Mmm."

After drinking the wedding wine, Xiao Jinyu took the cup from her hand and placed it on the table, then turned around, sat down on the bed, and reached out to untie her wedding dress.

It wasn’t the first time he had undressed her, but this time it was her wedding dress, which felt different from undressing her usual clothes.

After removing the wedding dress, only the red undergarments remained.

Xiao Jinyu suddenly felt dry-mouthed.

Miss Han watched Xiao Jinyu’s actions, her lips curving into a small, coy smile, as she took the initiative to untie his belt. Her hands were swift, and in no time, she had stripped Xiao Jinyu of his clothes.

Xiao Jinyu lowered the bed curtain and then lay on the bed holding her.

At this moment, in another room, Wanxin sat quietly on the bed in her wedding attire, awaiting Xiao Jinyu to lift her bridal veil.

Her personal maid, Cui Ping, came over, somewhat indignant, "The Prince has already gone to rest with Concubine Han; regardless, the Prince should have come here to lift the veil."

Wanxin lifted the veil herself, revealing a beautiful face. She sighed, "The Prince has been with Concubine Han for so long, their feelings are naturally deeper. How could I compare?"

"Lady, you shouldn’t think like that. You are no less beautiful than Concubine Han. Maybe he has grown tired of her after being together for so long. When the time comes, the Prince will definitely notice you," Cui Ping consoled.

"I hope so," Wanxin murmured, looking at the red veil in her hand, naturally wishing it was true.

*

Spring in March, yet colder than usual.

Shen Chuwei held a thermos and ate freshly cooked pork rice dumplings.

Six-month-old Little White had grown quite big, and Susu sat on him as if he were a horse. Seeing Shen Chuwei eating something, no matter how fun riding was, she lost interest.

Susu got down from Little White and trotted over.

"Momma, I want some too."

Shen Chuwei looked down at her daughter’s greedy little face, saliva almost dribbling out, she wasn’t one to be stingy–

"You can only have a little."

Shen Chuwei held the dumpling to her daughter’s mouth, but Susu grabbed it and ran off.

Shen Chuwei: "..." What kind of daughter snatches food from her mother?

Susu ran to the doorstep with the dumpling and bumped into Xiao Jinyan’s arms, thankfully, he caught her in time to prevent her from falling.

Seeing the dumpling in his daughter’s hand, he frowned slightly.

Susu looked up at Xiao Jinyan and happily outstretched her arms, calling in her baby voice, "Father, hug."

Xiao Jinyan looked at his daughter’s sticky little hands and pushed her a meter away, ordering, "Wet nurse, take the princess down to wash her hands and face."

The rejected Susu looked a bit sad, "Father, hug."

Xiao Jinyan pinched her little face, "After you’re clean, I’ll hug you."

At that moment, the wet nurse came in and led Susu out.

Susu held the wet nurse’s hand with one hand and the dumpling with the other, taking a big bite to soothe her bruised little heart.

Little White looked up at Shen Chuwei and ultimately followed Susu out.

Ever since Xuetuan often led Susu out to run away, Shen Chuwei had Xuetuan stay with Taotao.

As a result, without Xuetuan to lead the way, Susu couldn’t get far when she tried to sneak out.

Shen Chuwei still couldn’t believe it, "Susu actually snatched food from me."

Xiao Jinyan was already used to it, "Every time you eat something, you only give her a tiny bite, this time she got smart."

Shen Chuwei argued, "Isn’t it because I am afraid she’ll eat too much and not digest it well?"

Xiao Jinyan found his daughter becoming more and more like Chuwei, especially when it came to food—if there was food, all was good.

"Don’t eat in front of our daughter anymore."

Shen Chuwei thought that made sense and decided to eat secretly next time.

"Your Highness, are you not busy today?"

Xiao Jinyan said, "I came back because there is something I need to discuss with you. Xueyue Country has joined forces with Fengqi Country to invade Daxia’s borders, and my father wishes for me to personally lead the troops."

A few years ago, after being defeated, Xueyue never admitted defeat and was secretly plotting a comeback.

It was unexpected that Xueyue would ignore Princess Xueyan’s safety and collude with Fengqi Country, aiming to carve up Daxia.

It was nothing short of a pipe dream.

Hearing this, Shen Chuwei froze, thinking about when she was pregnant and Xiao Jinyan had been leading troops for half a year, to be separated for half a year... wasn’t that like a long-distance relationship?

"How long will Your Highness be gone?"

Xiao Jinyan said, "It’s not certain yet, maybe around half a year."

He didn’t want to be away from Chuwei for so long either, but for the safety of Daxia, he had to lead the troops.

"Oh." Shen Chuwei hung her head, unhappy at the thought of starting a long-distance relationship.

Seeing her unhappy, Xiao Jinyu reassured, "I will come back as soon as I can."

Shen Chuwei lifted her head to look at Xiao Jinyan, remembering how he came back last time covered in wounds, big and small, she couldn’t help but start worrying.

"Then Your Highness must be careful, you cannot get hurt."

Xiao Jinyan said, "On the battlefield, it’s hard to avoid getting hurt, but I promise you, I will take good care of myself."

Shen Chuwei knew without thinking how brutal and bloody war could be, which is why she was even more worried about Xiao Jinyan.

With the departure set for three days later, Shen Chuwei began preparing emergency supplies, even the preserved biscuits, she prepared a lot.

Emergency medicine, amoxicillin was an indispensable drug.

Lying in bed that night, Shen Chuwei was still thinking about whether she had forgotten to pack anything.

Xiao Jinyan lowered the bed curtain and then held Shen Chuwei close, rubbing temples with ears, knowing they would be apart for so long, he wanted to cherish the time before he left.

Shen Chuwei thought it over and had decided one thing: although the military camp wasn’t as comfortable as the palace, Xiao Jinyan’s safety was what mattered most.

She hugged Xiao Jinyan tightly, "Your Highness, take me with you?"

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ps: Babies, the lead-up to unveiling the heroine’s identity has begun.

Pleading for monthly ticket support with cute antics and rolling on the floor!