From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 1123

The courtyards in the north and south are very different, which is reflected in all aspects.

They are often large in scale, covering a wide area, and clearly divided. They emphasize power and rules, and reflect identity and status.

Shenzhou is a thousand-year-old ancient city. The gardens here have the distinctive characteristics of northern gardens, with red walls and yellow tiles, showing the grandeur.

Xue Ningyue only walked for two quarters of an hour before she was pulled into the house and then lay on the bed.

For this reason, she couldn't help but feel a little distressed, and whispered: "Sister Cai Ni, I'm not that delicate. I'm a doctor. I know that my body is very healthy."

Cai Ni shook her head and said, "That won't work. The north wind is very cold, and it's September now. It's easy to get sick if it blows too long."

"You are pregnant now, and you dare not even take medicine. Of course, you have to be more careful."

Ningyue felt warm in her heart and couldn't help holding her hand, saying: "With good sisters like you taking care of me, even if I give birth I'm not afraid of being sick."

"Pfft, pfft, don't say such things, spit it out quickly."

Cai Ni quickly covered her mouth and said, "Such words are unlucky. Alas, if only little sister Chenxi was here, she is really a genius. She has learned everything from her mother for more than half a month."

She looked at Ningyue and couldn't help but cast her eyes on her belly. She blinked and said, "I want a baby."

Xue Ningyue was slightly stunned. I don't know what she thought of, and her face turned red.

She whispered, "So... we can't let Brother Zhou do whatever he wants, we must... go to the right place..."

Cai Ni giggled and tilted her head and said, "I miss you so much, it's been so long since we last met. I really hope that the soldiers of the Tsarist Empire will attack the city quickly, and then we will destroy them. When the war is over, we can live a good life in Shenjing."

"When the time comes, I will bring my mother over, and she can also keep Aunt Xue company."

Xue Ningyue said quickly, "This is really a great thing. My mother is just too idle and needs someone to keep her company."

The two girls were chatting happily when there was a noise outside.

Mo Xiang's voice came in, "Second Madam, Fourth Madam, come out to eat quickly. The young lady said that she wants to get together today. There will be no chance if the war starts."

The two quickly arrived at the restaurant, and a table of girls had already gathered around.

Ningyue, Cai Ni, Qu Ling, Dai Si and Guan Caixi, plus Mo Xiang, the six girls were talking to each other as if they were in Shenjing.

"Where's Sister Yan?"

Ningyue couldn't help asking, "She's been working so hard lately, let's invite her to eat with us."

Cai Ni's eyes lit up, and she nodded quickly, "Sister Ningyue is right, we should have called Master."

Qu Ling smiled and said, "I've already called her, but she won't come. She's busy discussing the defense of the city with Sheng Ye and Wu Dingzhong tonight. Let's eat after she's done."

She was very good at capturing emotions, and knew that Ningyue felt sorry for Wanyan Daichan, so she immediately changed the subject, "Ningyue, after this battle, Zhou Yuan will have nothing to do, so we can "After you give birth to your baby, where do you plan to go?" Ningyue remembered it, and then smiled and said, "I want to accompany the child first, and then go to the grassland!" "When I was a child, my father often told me about the scenery of the grassland, saying that it was endless. I want to go and see it, and Brother Zhou also agreed." Qu Ling immediately said, "It's a coincidence, sister! I also want to go to the grassland! When the time comes, we will ride horses and hunt! Drive cattle and sheep! Chasing the sunset and blowing the evening breeze, it will definitely be fun. " Xue Ningyue's face already had a look of longing, and her eyes were shining. , murmured: "I also want to go to Shuixi, visit the Miao Village, and participate in the Shanhua Festival."

Cai Ni was immediately surprised and said: "Good sister, are you serious? Sister will definitely take you there and treat you well."

Qu Ling smiled and said: "I can also help. The hutongs and integration between Shuixi and the Han people are still in progress. I have sent people there to do the basic things through traditional modes such as trade and transaction."

"By then, Baihua Village and Xiangshui Village in Shuixi will open shops to sell some daily necessities and small gadgets that children and women like."

"Wait until the Shanhua Festival When the wedding comes, my Qu family's business will sponsor it. I promise to make it look beautiful. "

Cai Ni was so moved that tears came out. She couldn't help but hold Qu Ling's hand and whispered: "Good sister, thank you for still thinking about Shuixi. Those brothers and sisters really need these."

Qu Ling gently patted the back of her hand and smiled: "Why are you being polite? We are all family. Isn't your hometown our hometown?"

"But it's not without conditions. You have to wear the most beautiful pleated skirt and sing and dance for us!"

Cai Ni patted her chest and laughed.She said in a low voice: "It will be fine... As long as you like it, I can take off all my clothes and dance for you alone!"

Qu Ling was stunned.

She looked at Cai Ni, and her eyes slowly lit up.

"Hey! I have a good idea!"

She said excitedly: "When we go to the grassland, there will be no one within a radius of dozens of miles. We can light a bonfire and have an open-air naked dance!"

"Surrounding the fire, holding hands, standing between the sky and the earth, looking at the sun, moon and stars, and wantonly expressing our emotions."

Cai Ni said excitedly: "It's beautiful to think about it!"

Ning Yue hurriedly shook her head and said: "That won't work! I can't do it!"

Everyone looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.

Dai Si didn't say anything. She was just thinking that maybe...she couldn't go there at that time. The sea was her home. She might have to go to Nanyang in the end. The ancient city of Malacca was her pursuit.

Guan Caixi lowered her head and ate, not knowing what she was thinking.

If someone asked her something, they might only get one answer - Guan Caixi had no worries.

And just when the excitement was going on, a loud bang spread throughout the entire Shenzhou City.

Several girls couldn't help but stand up, hearing the roar of the cannon and the roar of the soldiers.

"The siege has begun!"

Qu Ling couldn't help laughing and said, "The soldiers of the Tsarist Empire have little food left. If they can't take Shenzhou, they will starve to death outside."

"They are going to fight to the death."

Xue Ningyue couldn't help asking, "Can they defend it?"

Qu Ling narrowed her eyes and said, "A three-meter-high city, guarded by 90,000 people, unless that Andrei really has the ability to reach the sky, it is impossible to take it down."

"Let's eat in peace and wait for the results of the battle."

Dai Si stood up and said seriously, "Sisters, I want to go to the tower to take a look, so I won't accompany you."

She still wanted to see more, even if such a war was too tragic, but it was good for her, after all... she lacked these practices.

Cai Ni couldn't help but sigh: "Master has been waiting for a long time for this Shenzhou decisive battle and has made a lot of preparations. If she can hold on, her knot in her heart should be gone."

She raised her glass and smiled: "We will have a good day soon! Cheers to the upcoming victory!"

Qu Ling opened her mouth, wanting to say that this was not auspicious, but still drank the wine with a wry smile.

At this moment, the battle outside entered a violent mode from the beginning.

Gumanyev's troops were divided into two groups, attacking from the north and east gates respectively. The first wave sent 50,000 to 60,000 people in. The battle was in full swing, with limbs and blood flying, and the cannons of both sides were bombarding each other.

In this decisive battle, no one had a way out and could only fight hard.

The one who stood at the end was the one who could survive.