books44 Chapter 307: War Breaks Out on the Border, Extraterrestrial Invaders Appear in the Capital
Chapter 307: War Breaks Out on the Border, Extraterrestrial Invaders Appear in the Capital
They're married, but they have to sleep in separate rooms?
When Huangfu Qian lay on the bed, his posture remained perfectly straight.
midnight--
Sensing a presence approaching from outside the room, Huangfu Qian opened his eyes sharply, then pretended to close them again.
A petite figure rushed into Huangfu Qian's body, pouncing on him with a clear objective.
Huangfu Qian seemed oblivious, remaining perfectly still on the bed.
Xia Mo knew that Huangfu Qian definitely knew.
"Keep pretending, or I'm really leaving," Xia Mo said with a confident smile.
Huangfu Qian opened his eyes and met Xia Mo's gaze in the darkness.
Xia Mo cupped Huangfu Qian's face and gave him a quick kiss, then waited for Huangfu Qian's reaction.
The lips didn't meet, and Huangfu Qian didn't move, but instead reminded her: "You cannot consummate your marriage before you turn eighteen."
"That was just an excuse for not wanting to get married," Xia Mo chuckled, pulling up Huangfu Qian's clothes as she expressed her thoughts.
She said, "I've met others and heard a lot about it, and I've been curious for a long time, but I've never found someone who suits my taste. You're very good..."
……
* * *
Early the next morning—
Huangfu Qian came out of his room and walked out of the courtyard where he was resting. He met Xia Da Ge, Xia Er Ge, and Xia San Ge, who were doing their morning exercise in the central garden.
Brother Xia and the others thought that they had already arranged for their little sister to marry Huangfu Qian, but they hadn't consummated the marriage yet, which made them feel quite embarrassed. When they saw Huangfu Qian walking out looking energetic, they warmly greeted him.
"King Jiang, would you like to do some morning exercise together?"
Brother Xia extended a warm invitation.
When Huangfu Qian thought of last night, a strange look flashed through his mind, but on the surface, he remained calm and obedient to his three brothers-in-law.
“Alright,” Huangfu Qian nodded.
At the end of summer, I would get up with my mother.
Xia's mother breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that her daughter was still beside her.
Xia's father and his family, who believed that Xia Mo and Huangfu Qian had not consummated their marriage, felt a sense of guilt towards Huangfu Qian.
While having breakfast—
Huangfu Qian took the initiative to sit in the lower seat, next to Xia Mo at the next table.
After exchanging glances, Xia's father and the others said, "Your Highness, that seat is not suitable for you. Please go up to the next seat."
“At home, there’s no Jiang Wang, only Huangfu Qian, your son-in-law,” Huangfu Qian said frankly.
Xia's father and the others all looked at Xia Mo.
Xia Mo nodded and said, "From now on, just call him Huangfu Qian."
Xia's parents still felt this wouldn't work, but seeing the sincere look Huangfu Qian was giving them, they hesitated and called out, "How about you, Qian?"
"Let's call him Huangfu Qian. Whether it's the surname or the given name, as long as it's his, it will sound good. I like it," Xia Mo said, making the decision for Huangfu Qian directly.
She simply disliked the name "A-Qian" because it sounded too girly.
Xia's father and mother looked at Huangfu Qian uncertainly.
Huangfu Qian was unexpectedly confessed to, and his heart skipped a beat. He nodded seriously and said, "I'll listen to Xia Mo and call me Huangfu Qian."
"Hehe, Huangfu Qian," Xia's father called out nervously.
“Hmm,” Huangfu Qianhui replied.
Huangfu Qian had tried his best to conceal his aura and appear gentle, but Xia's father and the others were still somewhat nervous.
"Congratulations, Second Brother-in-law! With such a joyous occasion approaching, is there anything I can do for you?" Knowing that Xia's father and the others were nervous, Huangfu Qian quickly changed the subject.
Lou Tingting didn't expect the topic to turn to her. She immediately lowered her head shyly, almost burying her face in the bowl of porridge in front of her.
Xia Erge turned his head, looked at Lou Tingting with tender eyes, and then turned to Huangfu Qian, saying, "I want to hold a slightly grander wedding, but there's one thing I need my brother-in-law to help out with."
“Speak,” Huangfu Qian nodded.
“I would like Mr. and Mrs. Lou to be able to attend my wedding with Tingting,” Xia Erge paused, then said, “as guests.”
The subtext of Xia Erge's words was: Lou's father and mother are not worthy of being Lou Tingting's parents.
Although Lou Tingting kept her head down, she secretly watched Huangfu Qian.
“Alright,” Huangfu Qian nodded, “the wedding will be held at the Jiang Prince’s residence.”
Lou's parents had to attend the wedding held at the Jiang Prince's Mansion.
"This……"
Xia Erge looked at Xia Mo.
“Okay,” Xia Mo nodded, and on the table, she secretly nudged Huangfu Qian with her foot, implying that Huangfu Qian had done a good job and that she would reward him.
Huangfu Qian: "..."
A deep, dark glint flashed in Huangfu Qianying's eyes.
* * *
Inside the study, a place of great importance—
Xia Mo sat in Huangfu Qian's arms, while Jiang Feng, who had come to report something, sat in front of the desk.
Jiang Feng didn't even look up, pretending not to have seen his master and mistress's behavior.
The wind from the river brought news of the border war.
With the border war raging, Huangfu Qian had to go to the border to take charge. However, there were alien invaders in the capital, so Huangfu Qian was needed to take charge even more.
"Don't worry, a day trip is no problem," Xia Mo said, patting Huangfu Qian on the shoulder.
Jiang Feng hesitated for a moment, then left the study.
Huangfu Qian nodded: "Can we go to the border now?"
"Do you want to do it now?" Xia Mo reached out and cupped Huangfu Qian's face, then kissed him on the lips.
After marrying Huangfu Qian, Xia Mo also received some benefits. For example, the dragon energy and national fortune of this world nourished her soul, making her stronger.
Huangfu Qian looked at Xia Mo, his hawk-like eyes becoming deep and unfathomable.
“Dual cultivation is good for both of us, want to try?” Xia Mo blinked.
……
One hour later—
In the garden—
The back garden of the Jiang Prince's Mansion was converted into a greenhouse, where Xia's father and mother farmed.
Xia's mother looked up at the sky and said, "Nannan and Huangfu Qian have been in the study for an hour now. Won't they get impatient?"
Xia's father nodded seriously: "Possibly."
Xia's mother put down the hoe in her hand, casually wiped her hands on her clothes, and said, "I'll go take a look."
"You two children mustn't be so immature. Nannan isn't even eighteen yet," Xia's mother said as she walked, her pace shifting from brisk to jogging.
Inside the study—
Having already finished their meal, Xia Mo and Huangfu Qian got up and walked out of the study, where they happened to run into Xia's mother, who had come looking for them.
"Are you two going out?" Xia's mother asked Xia Mo.
Xia Mo said, "Mother, let's find our three older brothers and go to the front hall to discuss matters."
As for the "battlefield" left behind after they had just finished eating, they couldn't let their three older brothers see it.
Our parents might not expect it, but our three older brothers certainly could.
It's best not to let your three older brothers know about this.
“Your father and I will go and listen too,” Xia’s mother said, getting nervous as soon as she heard about the discussion.
Xia Mo looked at Huangfu Qian.
Huangfu Qian nodded.
The things that Brother Xia and the others cannot know, and the things that Father Xia and the others cannot know either way, so that they can't be talked about.
Inner courtyard, inside the hall—
Except for Lou Tingting, all the guests and guests residing in the Jiang Prince's Mansion came.
Lou Tingting had been taught since childhood not to interfere in men's affairs outside of marriage; this was ingrained in her very being. Upon hearing that there was going to be a discussion, she automatically excused herself.
“There is fighting on the border, and I need Xia Mo to take me back and forth,” Huangfu Qian said frankly.
Brother Xia and the others nodded, understanding that they wanted Xia Mo to use her special abilities to take them back and forth.
"Within the capital, only the Prince's residence is relatively safe. Outside the residence, there are still constant assassinations," Huangfu Qian's words implied that he wanted Xia's father and the others to stay away from the residence as much as possible.
Brother Xia and the others understood and nodded seriously.
"I will put Jiang Feng in command of the Imperial Guards in the capital..."
Huangfu Qian glanced at Xia Mo and carefully explained things to Brother Xia and the others one by one. He didn't need to explain things so thoroughly to his confidants.