Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1102 - 466: An Zhichen’s External Appointment

In early spring, March, everything is revived, the willows are green, the flowers are red, orioles sing and swallows dance, it’s a scene of vibrant vitality on the earth.

Yet Yueyao had no heart to admire this beautiful scenery at the moment: "Are the clothes packed? What about the herbs, are the herbs packed?" An Zhichen was leaving the Capital City for the Northwest in two days, and faced with the imminent separation, Yueyao felt a deep sense of reluctance.

Nanny Hao laughed and said, "Madam, Old Master is going to the Northwest lightly equipped this time, anything that can’t be taken can be sent over later." Nanny Hao meant there was no need to rush, things could be packed slowly.

But Yueyao insisted, "Even if we travel lightly, clothes for changing still need to be packed, I’d better go check."

Nanny Hao had never seen Yueyao being so fussy before, standing behind Yueyao, she sighed lightly. The couple had been married for only three years, and now they were about to be separated, not knowing when Old Master could return, so it’s understandable Madam felt anxious.

At night, as they lay in bed, Yueyao nestled in An Zhichen’s arms, unable to sleep. It wasn’t until the moment of impending farewell that Yueyao realized how reluctant she was.

An Zhichen naturally sensed Yueyao’s emotions; if it were possible, he would have loved to bring Yueyao and the children to the Northwest with him. But considering Yueyao’s words about potential warfare within five years, he couldn’t bear to take his wife and child on such a risky journey.

An Zhichen pondered on how to comfort Yueyao, but after much thought, he couldn’t find suitable words. He worried that saying too much might bring Yueyao to tears. Hmm, they had been married for three years, and Yueyao had never cried; surely he couldn’t have her cry now as he went on an external assignment.

Feeling sad, Yueyao suddenly sensed a pair of broad, callous hands wandering over her body. Yueyao lifted her head to glance at An Zhichen, voluntarily responding to him.

After three rounds of passion, Yueyao didn’t have the energy to be troubled about separation anymore. She wiped herself, changed her clothes, and fell asleep immediately.

An Zhichen kissed Yueyao’s cheek, chuckled, and said, "This method works best."

When Yueyao woke up the next day, the sun was already high. Yueyao turned to look, and the other side was long empty. Yueyao knew An Zhichen had a lot to prepare for his departure to the Northwest.

Just after having breakfast, Yueyao heard Mingzhu coming over. Feeling a bit awkward, Yueyao had planned to catch up on some sleep but it seemed unlikely now.

This time, Mingzhu had brought all three of her sons along.

Yueyao glanced at the three little ones on the bed, then at Mingzhu’s three chubby sons; imagining these six boys growing up together made Yueyao’s head ache.

Mingzhu immediately perceived Yueyao’s thoughts: "My Little Bun is well-behaved now; in a couple more years, he’ll be able to help take care of his younger brothers. As for Xiao Kexin, it’s still early—if Kexin were to take care of three mischievous boys, it would take at least five or six more years."

Yueyao laughed, "Did you bring your kids over just for this matter?"

Mingzhu sighed, "It’s not just for this, I came to see you. I only found out a few days ago that my father-in-law is planning to send my husband out on assignment." Niu Yanghui was going on assignment, and Mingzhu definitely had to follow him. Mingzhu felt quite reluctant to leave Yueyao.

Yueyao thought Niu Yanghui’s external assignment was quite good: "Without the Crown Prince, even the previously unnoticed Third Prince has started to jump up; the waters in the Capital City will get murkier. Your father-in-law sending Niu Yanghui out is also for his good." The Second Prince had long passed away, and the Third Prince, previously ignored due to his mother’s low status, was now in a different position, being the eldest son with the ability to contend.

Mingzhu seldom sighed, saying: "Aunt and brother think it’s good for husband to be trained for a few years; they say it’s hard to make progress staying in Capital City for too long. Yueyao, I’m just reluctant to leave you and Xiao Kexin!" Not only was she reluctant about Yueyao, but also about Little Bun. Following Niu Yanghui on assignment, she definitely couldn’t bring Little Bun along.

Yueyao smiled gently, "We’ll just have to communicate more through letters then. By the way, where exactly is the assignment?" Given Niu Yanghui’s strong backing, the place chosen was bound to be excellent.

Mingzhu shook her head, "It’s not decided yet, I’ll let you know once it’s settled." Before Yueyao could speak, Mingzhu quickly said, "Let me tell you, Xiao Kexin has already been settled upon, no opposing allowed! Otherwise, I’ll be upset with you." Mingzhu had a reason for saying this, because Ma Peng intended for his son to marry Xiao Kexin, and upon hearing this news, Mingzhu felt apprehensive, worried that her future daughter-in-law might slip away.