MTL - My Stepmother is Soft and Charming-Chapter 161 Returning from the Wind and Snow (Supplementary Updates 1 and 2)

Chapter 161 Returning in the Snow (Supplementary Updates 1 and 2)

(1)

"Okay, I won't be shy when the time comes. I really want to come to ask for a drink."

When Mrs. Xing joked, everyone laughed.

 There is peace in the warm house.

Probably Shang Ji was eager to return home, so after taking care of all the matters, he took Luo Yuan and the guards back home in the wind and snow.

 It was not yet evening, and people had already arrived at the door.

 It is already the 13th day of the twelfth lunar month, and there are not many days left before the Chinese New Year.

The entire general's mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations because it was necessary to welcome distant relatives and hold banquets.

 The post has been prepared, and Du Jingyi is sorting out the list, which will be sent out tomorrow or the day after.

When Shang Ji returned from the snow, what he saw was her checking things under the bright window of the greenhouse, quiet and focused.

He couldn't help but stop, but Luo Yuan behind him couldn't stand still and rushed forward.

 Then he turned to look at his general with some doubts.

 “The general won’t go in?”

Their hands were numb from the cold as they ran all the way. Wasn't it just to get back earlier?

 Why don’t people come in when they arrive?

 Luo Yuan really doesn’t understand at all!

I don’t know if there was a connection between them, but Du Jingyi suddenly felt strange, raised his head and looked outside, and then said to Cherry who was checking with her next to him.

“Go outside and take a look. Did your aunt and the others forget something and bring it back?”

 “Okay, young lady.”

　　Unexpectedly, when Cherry opened the curtain, she saw the general with snow falling on his hair and eyebrows, and immediately said in surprise.

 “Madam, the general is back.”

Hearing this, Du Jingyi immediately put down the pen in his hand, stood up and walked over.

 There is a world of difference between what is outside the curtain and what is inside the house.

Hence, even if he was standing at the door, the cold wind was still blowing inside.

When the couple looked at each other, Shang Ji strode in.

As soon as you walk in, you will feel a chill.

Du Jingyi was not too thickly dressed in the greenhouse, so he couldn't help but shiver.

Seeing this, Shang Ji did not go inside, but stood at the door and said.

 “I’m going to change first and come back later.”

"good."

Du Jingyi smiled, with both expectation and joy in his eyes.

Luo Yuan glanced at his general and followed suit.

“Then I’m going to go and wash myself, too, and take a look at how the brothers are living in the West Cross Courtyard.”

 After saying that, he left without remembering anything.

Cherry did not look at it too much, she lowered the curtain and said.

“Young madam, please go in quickly, it’s very cold at the door.”

"Um."

The side room of the greenhouse is a place where you can wash, and this was built by Butler He according to Shang Ji's requirements.

 Hence, there is no need for anyone to serve him.

As long as enough water is put in, people can go into the bath and soak in it, which is very comfortable.

There is a doorless cabinet specially built near the pool, which contains the scented soap and various skin care gels that Du Jingyi likes to use on weekdays.

 They are all specially prepared and will not harm her pregnant body.

Shang Ji took a look around, took out the soap he usually used from the cabinet, and washed it from head to toe.

The heat is rising and the hair is soaked.

 After feeling the chill leave his body little by little, Shang Ji's body was completely swept away by the wind and snow.

  In the coming days, he can spend time with his family.

 When I thought about the wife and children around me, and that my grandmother and her family were coming soon, I couldn't help but feel happy.

So, I took a deep breath and sank into the pool, held my breath for a while, and then got up and came out of the bath.

 put on his usual clothes, and then went to the greenhouse.

He always washes up very quickly, so Du Jingyi didn't wait long before he saw him walking in. His body was still steaming, as if he had come out of a steamer.

“Why did you come out without drying your hair, General?”

There was a list that had just been sorted out on the table, and Shang Ji saw it when he walked over.

Du Jingyi asked before he had time to answer.

 “Has the date been set?”

“Well, it will be on the nineteenth day.”

 After saying that, Du Jingyi handed over the list.

Then he took the handkerchief from his hand and wiped the water stains on his hair bit by bit.

 The room was very warm, and Shang Ji had just washed up, so his whole body was hot.

 So even if Du Jingyi wipes his hair, he won't get cold.

 But the water on her hair was still dripping down, so Shang Ji felt distressed, so he took her hand and sat down to talk.

“No need to bother, I’ll come and you can read the list to me.”

 Then he took the handkerchief back from her hand and began to rub his hair a little roughly, which was not at all as gentle as Du Jingyi's just now.

Du Jingyi had no choice but to let him go, and then he named the people on the list one by one.

Should I say it or not, I have invited all the famous people in Sui'an City, so there is no bias.

 After Shang Ji heard this, he just said something lightly.

“Well, you can put the rest aside. Remember to send the post from the East Palace first.”

 “East Palace?”

Although Du Jingyi has met Empress Guo and also hosted a banquet at the Prime Minister's Mansion this time, she did not list the royal family members.

 Otherwise, it would be troublesome if people knew that they were interested in clinging to the royal family.

But Du Jingyi looked at Shang Ji's calm expression, and then confirmed it again and again.

 “Will the general only send the post to the East Palace, or also to other palaces?”

Shang Ji paused for a moment before speaking.

"First send the post to the East Palace, and then send another copy to the Fourth Prince's Mansion and the Seventh Prince's Mansion. The others include Prince Fu's Mansion, Prince Bin's Mansion, Prince Min's Mansion, Prince De's Mansion, and Princess Yuehua's Mansion. Don't forget to send them as well. that is."

Du Jingyi looked at the banquet organized by her husband. He knew it was a housewarming banquet, but those who didn't know thought it was some kind of imperial banquet.

 The emperor's relatives, the powerful and the courtiers, none of them were spared.

But the general's mansion is large and luxurious, and it can accommodate even three or four hundred people.

It’s just that Du Jingyi feels that this situation is too big. She is young and may not be able to handle it.

Before she could reveal what she was thinking, Shang Ji explained.

"Grandma's return to Beijing is more important than the housewarming. I just want all the nobles in the city to know that today's peaceful and prosperous age is preserved with the blood of the Gu family, so no one can step on the lintel of the Gu family to go there. Climb up!"

 When he said this, there was an inexplicable coldness in his eyes.

Du Jingyi didn't know if he had heard any news that was not conducive to the Gu family recently, so he had such an arrangement.

 She was silent and didn’t say much. After a while, Du Jingyi saw that his husband's eyes were particularly firm, and then Du Jingyi said with a smile.

(2)

"Okay, listen to the general, I will send out the post tomorrow. When grandma comes, no matter how big the place is, I can hold it."

Hearing this, Shang Ji put down the hostility in his body and smiled.

　　Although the two of them didn’t speak much, they understood each other’s thoughts.

 A quiet room, with two minds connected to each other.

It is strange to say that it has been snowing heavily for many days, but it started to clear up on the day when Xing Zhao and his party entered Sui'an City.

　　The sunny day in winter is still chilly.

  But it is much better than the wind and snow.

 The city is a bit more lively than in the past. Both those doing business and those wandering around are rushing out to do activities in anticipation of the new year's confinement.

Ten miles away from the outskirts of the city, Shang Ji brought his personal guards and family members to meet him.

He is riding on a tall horse. Today he is wearing a black fox and brocade fur coat, which makes him look very noble without losing the heroic appearance of a military commander.

Behind him is the luxurious and spacious chariot and horse.

Even though there were four people including Du Jingyi sitting inside, it was not crowded.

Mrs. Xing opened the curtain and looked expectantly into the distance, mumbling something.

 “Why haven’t you seen anyone yet? Logically speaking, shouldn’t we have arrived a long time ago?”

When they set out, they received news that they had only twenty miles to reach Sui'an City, so they rushed out in a hurry.

In order to see him as soon as possible, he walked ten miles, but after waiting for a long time, he still didn't see anyone.

 The elder sister-in-law Liu and the eighth sister Xue Niang also dressed up carefully today.

It’s just that I was excited to go and became a little anxious. I was worried that something might have happened on the way and I was delayed.

 Out of the entire carriage, only Du Jingyi looked calmer.

 But that was only on the surface. The nervousness in her heart at this moment was no less than the day when she went to meet the queen, but it was just not easy to show it.

In the end, Xue Niang had sharp eyes and saw the team gradually appearing not far away through the curtain, and immediately shouted in surprise.

 “Come, come, they are coming.”

This call made even the horse, which had been parked obediently, twist slightly, but was quickly stopped by the driver.

 “Let’s go, go down and wait.”

Mrs. Xing was visibly excited, but suddenly she seemed to think of something and confessed.

 “Sister-in-law Liulang, please sit down for a moment and come down later to avoid getting cold.”

Hearing what she said, sister-in-law Liu and Xueniang also meant the same thing, but Du Jingyi shook his head with a smile.

"The snow has stopped and it's fine. Don't worry, aunt."

 Speaking, he stood up and got out of the carriage with everyone else.

When Shang Ji saw them coming down, he naturally got off his horse and walked to the front of the carriage to give Du Jingyi a hand.

He also slightly gathered the cloak on her body, and then said.

 “Is it cold?”

“General, don’t worry, I’m not cold.”

Her coat today is made of white fox fur, and underneath she wears a sky-blue skirt with silver embroidered flowers and a horse skirt, which is uniquely elegant.

Standing together with Shang Ji, they are truly a match made in heaven.

Everyone who reads it must say, "Yes!"

After receiving Du Jingyi's affirmative answer, Shang Ji nodded, withdrew his concerned eyes, and then looked into the distance.

The excitement in his eyes almost overflowed. This was the first time Du Jingyi saw his husband like this.

 In my heart, I became more and more curious about this relative of the Gu family.

Slowly, the originally vague team gradually became clearer.

Xing Zhao was riding a horse in front to lead the way, and Shang Zhiping was walking a step behind.

 Then followed by two chariots and horses, which looked quite heavy.

 Then there are more than a dozen cars of luggage and cages.

Although it is not a grand event, ordinary people who see it will know that it must be the family members of a noble family traveling, and they would not dare to provoke it easily.

So it was a smooth journey all the way here.

Mrs. Xing had a calm smile on her face when she saw her son returning.

On the contrary, Mrs. Liu, the sister-in-law on the side, was half-jawed in shock, pointed in the direction of her son Shang Zhiping, and stammered.

 “Is that Ping’er?”

Xue Niang noticed her sister-in-law's excitement, took her panicked hand and responded immediately.

"It's Ping'er, it's Ping'er. He went out with cousin Zhao and actually learned to ride a horse? How amazing!"

Hearing this affirmative reply, the sister-in-law could not help but feel sore eyes. She quickly wiped the tears that were about to burst out of her eyes with a handkerchief.

Because at this moment, she seemed to see her husband who came to greet her on a tall horse, with the same youthful spirit and the same lofty ambition.

Horse hooves sounded, and the ruts left traces.

 They appeared like this in the snowy sky.

Xing Zhao originally thought he had to go to the city gate to see it, but unexpectedly he saw everyone waiting. It has to be said that the fatigue of this trip was gone at once, and he happily shouted to the carriages and horses behind him There was a sound.

 “Grandma, we’re here.”

Hearing his voice, a charming daughter's voice came out and asked Xing Zhao.

“Cousin Zhao, are cousin Shaoyu here too?”

As soon as she opened her mouth, Xing Zhao couldn't help but chuckle.

“Here he comes, he’s not the only one who’s here, your cousin, your cousin, and my mother are all here, waiting.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw that the curtain on the carriage was slightly opened, and the person who opened the curtain was the daughter's family who had just spoken.

Hide behind a pair of delicate and soft hands, there is a face that is sparkling and slightly curious.

 Sure enough, there were people standing in front.

However, Gu Xiaolang still saw Shang Ji standing out among the crowd at a glance, his eyes full of expectation and longing.

 The last time the two met was five years ago.

 At that time, she was only a girl of twelve or thirteen years old, but now she has grown into a graceful young girl.

 And because she is the only one in the Gu family, she is favored by everyone.

 Hence, there is no lack of the innocence and bright atmosphere that it should have.

Mrs. Gu sat calmly with her eyes closed and did not notice her granddaughter's movements. On the contrary, Nanny Qin who was waiting on the side frowned slightly when she saw this scene.

 He said a word of caution as soon as he opened his mouth.

“Miss Ninth, freeze your hands carefully.”

When Gu Xiaolang heard this, he put down the curtain and said apologetically.

"I haven't been back to Sui'an City for many years, so I'm a little happy. Grandma Qin, don't be angry. It's me who has exceeded the rules."

 When she said this, she looked gentle and courteous, exuding the noble aura of a young lady from a distinguished family.

Mrs. Gu, who had closed her eyes just now, opened her eyes after hearing this sentence, sighed slightly and said.

“It’s been over ten years, and we haven’t been back to Sui’an City in over ten years.”

 (End of this chapter)