Chapter 267: Returning Home

Chapter 267: Returning Home

"Very well. Everyone has their own aspirations." He sighed.

Then, he invited Qin Xiaoyao to dine with him.

Seeing that Qin Xiaoyao was somewhat reluctant, the Second Prince also sent for Song Que.

Qin Xiaoyao then agreed.

When they arrived at the front hall, Song Que was already waiting.

The Second Prince inquired of the military doctor and learned that Song Que's condition was not serious, which reassured Qin Xiaoyao.

During the meal, the Second Prince noticed that Qin Xiaoyao's eyes and heart were entirely on Song Que, quickly losing his appetite.

In the end, the dinner concluded swiftly, and he arranged for someone to escort the couple home.

Guessing that they had left the office, the Second Prince stood by the window and sighed, "What a pity to lose such a talented general..."

A nearby guard glanced at his master but remained silent.

On the other side, Qin Xiaoyao returned home with Song Que.

Everyone was overjoyed to see the couple return safely.

"Thank goodness you're back, thank goodness..." Lady Liu held her eldest son and daughter-in-law's hands, smiling through tears.

"Oh, Mother! Our safe return is a happy event. Why are you crying?"

"Don't cry, or we'll feel bad too." Qin Xiaoyao patted her mother-in-law's back, gently scolding her.

"Yes! It's a happy event, sniff... I won't cry, I won't!" Lady Liu immediately sobbed.

"It's getting late. Yun'er, help Mother back to her room. We can talk about everything tomorrow." Seeing Song Que's poor condition, Qin Xiaoyao said to Song Yun.

"Okay!" Song Yun quickly responded.

"Mother, let's go. Eldest Brother and Sister-in-Law have had a long day; let them rest early." She said to Lady Liu.

Lady Liu, seeing Song Que's pale face, nodded.

As Lady Liu and Song Yun left, Song Ye and Wang Xiaomei followed.

"Sister San Ya! Brother-in-Law—" Li Daniu approached, looking worriedly at the couple.

This incident involving the Song family was largely due to her and Da Niu's visit.

She had been tormented by guilt for almost a whole day and night.

Fortunately, Sister San Ya had found her brother-in-law. She hoped they would both be fine.

Qin Xiaoyao merely glanced at Li Daniu, asking Liu Daniu to help her back to her room.

She also told her father to retire early.

Then she supported Song Que and walked away.

It wasn't that she was really angry with Li Daniu and her husband, but her husband still had a cold and couldn't stand here talking with them.

Li Daniu watched as the two walked away, tears streaming down her face.

"Alright, listen to Sister San Ya and go back to your room."

"Brother Song isn't feeling well; Sister San Ya needs to take care of him. Let's not cause her more trouble now."

"We can talk about it tomorrow!" Liu Daniu said to his wife.

With tearful eyes, Li Daniu looked at her husband, nodded, and followed Liu Daniu.

Qin Dazhuang also glanced at his daughter and son-in-law leaving, sighed, and returned to the room arranged for him by the Song family.

Qin Xiaoyao helped Song Que back to their room and began undressing him.

After settling Song Que comfortably, she fetched hot water from the kitchen and gently wiped his body.

Then, she helped Song Que to sleep.

"Rest easy, my love. I'll invite Doctor Li early tomorrow morning."

"Your cold will soon be gone." She whispered softly beside Song Que.

After Song Que's head rested on the pillow, he felt weak again.

Hearing Qin Xiaoyao's tender words, he softly replied, "Mm."

Then, he closed his eyes.

Finally, they were safe and back home. It felt so good to be home...

Seeing Song Que fall asleep, Qin Xiaoyao breathed a sigh of relief.

She quietly left the room.

Since yesterday, she had killed and wielded a meteor hammer, and her body smelled unpleasant.

She needed to take a hot bath before sleeping.

In the kitchen, Qin Xiaoyao heated a large pot of water.

Then he went to the bathroom to soak in the tub.

By the time he finished bathing and returned to the room, Song Que was already fast asleep.

Looking at Song Que's peaceful sleeping face, Qin Xiaoyao felt a sense of tranquility in his heart.

He carefully climbed into bed, snuggling up to Song Que, and closed his eyes.

In the dead of night, it started snowing, the north wind howling, making it extremely cold.

Inside the couple's room, the two of them slept close together, feeling warm.

The next day.

When Song Que opened his eyes, he found, to his surprise, that Qin Xiaoyao was still asleep.

After waking up, his head still hurt a little, but it was much better than yesterday.

Knowing that his wife had been exhausted these past two days, Song Que didn't move around but instead turned his head to look at Qin Xiaoyao.

His wife seemed even more beautiful than before.

Her features were perfectly suited to him, fitting right into his heart.

Now that the bandits had been dealt with and Lingquan Town was at peace, his heart was finally at ease.

He would wait a bit longer, until his cold was fully recovered, and then he would definitely have a child with his wife.

Thinking about their future child, who would surely be loved even more by his wife because of her fondness for Little Chun Hua, a warm smile curved Song Que's lips.

It was like the blossoms of March, breathtakingly beautiful.

Qin Xiaoyao opened her eyes to see this scene and almost lost herself in it.

But she quickly regained her senses.

She then reached out to touch Song Que's forehead.

Finding that his fever had subsided, she let out a sigh of relief.

"When did you wake up, my dear? Why didn't you call me?" As she spoke, Qin Xiaoyao moved closer, looking at Song Que.

The more she looked, the more she liked what she saw.

She couldn't resist reaching out to touch him.

Tracing his eyebrows, caressing his face, and finally, his lips.

Song Que didn't avoid her, allowing Qin Xiaoyao to explore his face freely.

"Do you like what you see?" Suddenly, the man's lips moved, asking with a smile.

Should he thank his face for being able to captivate his wife's heart?

"I like it," Qin Xiaoyao replied cheerfully.

"Our future child will definitely be beautiful!" Just thinking about it made her happy.

Song Que raised an eyebrow.

"Once my cold is better—"

Before he could finish, Qin Xiaoyao leaned in and kissed him, cutting off his words.

She continued kissing him until he was almost breathless before letting go.

With his cold not yet fully recovered, Song Que was breathing heavily, looking at Qin Xiaoyao with a pout, as if he were the wronged party.

"Aren't you afraid of catching a cold too?" he asked, slightly annoyed.

Qin Xiaoyao, however, was grinning widely.

"My husband, I'm as strong as an ox. What do I have to fear?!" she said proudly.

"But since you're not feeling well today, I'll let you off this time. Next time, you'll have to make it up to me." With that, Qin Xiaoyao got out of bed.

Leaving Song Que lying on the bed, inwardly cursing her as a female hooligan.

Getting out of bed, Qin Xiaoyao quickly dressed, went to the kitchen to wash up, and fetched some water for Song Que to wash his face.

Only when she stepped outside did she realize that it was already bright outside.

The Liu family and others were all up, waiting for them to eat breakfast.