Unlimited estates for rural beauty-Chapter 467 Brother Is Generous, But Sister Pays the Silver (3)

Dugu Chen had just returned from court and upon arriving, he saw his wife’s distressed face. He stepped forward, embraced her shoulders, and said, "You read Wan Hun’s reply this morning and know they are doing well, so why such a furrowed brow?"

"I just can’t stop worrying," Feng Xuxu lifted her eyes, which had lost their usual luster.

Dugu Chen pursed his lips and smiled faintly, "You’ve only been apart from them for a day, and you’re already this upset. What will you do in the future when they each go off to learn their crafts?"

Feng Xuxu just looked down in silence upon hearing this. Dugu Chen patted her shoulder, speaking earnestly to comfort his wife, "My dear, there will come a day when they will fly higher and further away. You should learn to let go."

"But, they are only just over two years old. To send them out like this, I really...,"

"They have to learn to grow on their own, and you can’t always stay by their side forever."

Feng Xuxu gave a wry smile. She knew what her husband was saying all too well. But as a mother, there was just so much more to consider. Gazing at the distant sky, she took a deep breath and turned back to Dugu Chen with a gentle smile, "Thank you, my husband. I know what I must do."

Dugu Chen reached out to playfully flick her nose, speaking softly, "Why say thank you between us? If you keep this up, I’ll have to punish you severely." He raised an eyebrow playfully, looking at her with a suggestive gaze.

Feng Xuxu glared at him with feigned anger, "Hmm, keep dreaming."

Dugu Chen’s mouth twitched into a silent chuckle. It was good, at last, his wife’s eyes held only him, no longer wandering towards the children.

Looking at his mischievous grin, Feng Xuxu smiled silently, remembering that this time she could leave the palace to inspect her own properties. Uncle Hui passed away, and Sister Jiaojiao had observed a year of mourning. By her calculations, more than a month had passed since then, and it seemed her elder brother’s wedding was drawing near. This trip would be a perfect chance to attend their wedding and bring along gifts.

"What are you thinking about, my wife? You didn’t hear me calling you?"

"Ah! Oh, I was just thinking about my grandparents’ health. Although we send them medicinal herbs every season, I feel uneasy not having seen them in person."

"Hmm, it’s only two months until grandfather’s birthday! Let’s go and celebrate with him; he’ll be delighted, I’m sure."

Feng Xuxu looked at Dugu Chen in surprise, "How did you know grandfather’s birthday is in September?" If Dugu Chen hadn’t reminded her, she would have probably forgotten.

"A few days ago, Jueqing came to the palace to deliver fruits, and he mentioned it."

"Oh, I see. Then let’s go there quietly and give them a surprise," she said.

Dugu Chen looked at Feng Xuxu indulgently and smiled, "Alright, as you wish."

Time flew by, and before long, Yueyue patted her shrunken belly, frowning with a little pout while trailing behind her brother with a drooping head, moving slowly. Qiqi turned around to see his sister lagging a few meters behind, stood still, and looked at his wilted sister, "What’s wrong?"

"Bro~ther, I’m so hungry!" She pouted miserably, her misty eyes looking pleadingly at her big brother.

Qiqi looked up at the sun, realizing it was indeed late; they had spent the entire morning wandering Wangjiang Prefecture.

"Come on, little sister, let’s go eat fish," he said, grabbing her hand and striding towards Wangjiang Tower.

Yueyue looked curiously at the bustling grand restaurant, then turned to her brother, "Are we going to eat here?"

Qiqi nodded vigorously, "Yes, they say the fish here is famous. Now that we have come this far, we absolutely can’t miss the chance to taste the delicacies."