After returning to the capital, the eldest daughter saved her entire clan with her medical skills.

Chapter 229 Mother Longs for Son's Return

The father was chosen by the princess, and the emperor directly issued an imperial decree to marry him. He could not disobey the decree, otherwise his entire family would be exterminated.

After the marriage, the relationship between the father and mother was not harmonious. They even lived in separate courtyards and might not see each other for several days, like strangers.

If I go back home and tell my father the news, I wonder if he will be happy.

Princess Qingyue had a hint of anticipation in her eyes.

Before leaving, Princess Lingjun thoughtfully prepared a generous amount of fruit and leafy green vegetables as a return gift for everyone, which at first glance did not seem to be anything precious.

But it is winter now, and there is a blizzard outside. Not even a blade of grass can be seen, let alone such fresh and crisp fruits and vegetables. They are probably extremely hard to find even in the capital or the Chu-Qin Kingdom.

Moreover, most of these fruits are produced in the south or even extremely remote areas, and they may not be available even in summer, which makes them all the more precious.

This was exactly what Princess Qingyue wanted to eat, and she smiled happily. If she hadn't been so full that she couldn't eat anymore, she definitely would have eaten more.

She hadn't eaten such fresh fruits and vegetables all winter, and her mouth had long since lost its flavor.

She was quite satisfied with this free meal trip.

"Second Miss, Young Master, you're finally back."

Granny Qi had been waiting outside the mansion gate since early morning, and when she saw the carriage, she finally felt relieved.

"Granny Qi, why are you waiting here? It's cold outside, go back inside."

Princess Qingyue opened the curtain of the carriage, revealing her rosy cheeks, and looked to be in a very good mood.

"The princess is worried about the young lady and the young master, and has asked about them several times already."

The coachman set up the horse stool, and Granny Qi quickly stepped forward to help Princess Qingyue down from the carriage.

Xu Zijun couldn't wait any longer. She jumped off the carriage and ran towards the mansion.

"I'm sorry to have worried my mother, but I'm very happy today, I've never been so happy."

Princess Qingyue's bright eyes sparkled with a smile.

"As long as the Second Miss is happy, please go back to the manor. The princess is already waiting."

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Princess Qingyue remembered that she hadn't taken the gifts she brought back from the General Zhenguo's mansion, so she quickly turned back.

"Second Miss, is there something you forgot? Please wait here, and this old servant will go and get it."

Granny Qi dared not let the princess take action, and hurriedly walked towards the carriage.

"It's alright, Granny Qi can wait downstairs."

After saying that, Princess Qingyue stepped back onto the horse stool and took out an ordinary wooden bucket.

"Miss, let me carry it for you."

"No, I'll do it myself."

Princess Qingyue was reluctant to let Granny Qi carry the things, as they were all rare and precious items, and it would be terrible if they were to fall.

In the main hall, Princess Qiling was asking her youngest son about his life at the General's Mansion with a smile in her eyes.

"Mother, your daughter is back."

"You're finally back. If you two hadn't returned to the manor, I would have sent people to the General's Mansion to look for you."

As it was getting dark, Princess Qiling finally saw the siblings return late in the morning and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Mother, your daughter has something good to give you."

Princess Qingyue carried a heavy wooden bucket covered with a thick mattress, as if afraid it would freeze, treating it like a precious treasure.

"What good stuff could possibly be worth being so careful about?"

Princess Qiling couldn't help but become interested, and looking at the wooden bucket in her daughter's hand, she teased her.

"Mother, has Father returned home?"

"He went back to his Qinglang Garden."

A hint of sadness flashed across Princess Qiling's face as she lowered her eyes to look at the clear tea in her teacup, her voice so soft it was almost inaudible.