Two days later, Xiao Xuan finished handling military affairs and went to General Xiang's Mansion accompanied by his father and daughter, Lord Chunyu.

When she heard that her son and Chunyu Yi both agreed to get engaged, Ms. Nie was so happy that she, who was always calm, almost shed tears.

After lunch, Xiao Shan accompanied Lord Chunyu and his daughter to the guest courtyard, while Xiao Xuan followed Nie to her courtyard.

"Mother, my son has made you worried again." After Mr. Nie sat down, he knelt down and kowtowed.

Nie wiped the corners of his eyes, took his arm and looked at him carefully: "Are you not injured during this expedition?"

"Mom, don't worry. My son hasn't even had a scratch on his skin. He's even more handsome than before."

Mr. Nie smiled and scolded: "Mom, I think you are not handsome, but your mouth is even poorer!"

Xiao Xuan said seriously: "If my mother hadn't given birth to me to be handsome and smart, how could I have found such a good daughter-in-law for you?"

"You kid, my mother really can't speak to you!" Ms. Nie patted him: "Why don't you get up quickly? Kneeling is quite comfortable, right?"

Xiao Xuan stood up with a smile and sat down next to his mother like he did when he was young.

Mrs. Nie looked at her son, who was obviously much more mature than before, and said very happily: "My son has finally grown up and is going to get married and have children."

"Mom, Chunyu Xiaomu and I will definitely be filial to you."

"Mom is not yet forty years old. What is important is that you two should respect and love each other and live a good life.

Also, it’s not like this girl doesn’t have a name, why do you call her Chunyu Xiaomu randomly?”

Xiao Xuan hurriedly explained: "I have always called her that, and she is not unhappy."

"That's because Yi'er has a good temper and doesn't care about you..." Nie said and smiled herself.

Two people who are happy with each other will naturally have some little secrets that belong only to them. Why should she, a mother, care so much about it?

"Xiao Wu, Yi'er is a very pitiable girl. We must treat her well in the future."

Seeing her suddenly sighing like this, Xiao Xuan asked, "Did Mom hear something?"

Nie told his son the content of his conversation with Lord Chunyu on the Mid-Autumn Festival.

"...Xiao Wu, the city lord doesn't have much time left, so he handed Ruoshui City into Xiao Jiu's hands and brought Yi'er to Yanmen County..."

Although Xiao Xuan changed his name to father-in-law and even accepted the meeting gift, Xiao Xuan had never seen the true face of Lord Chunyu.

"Miracle Doctor Old Ding" did look old, but he always thought that was because he was pretending.

As for the vacillating steps, Xiao Xuan also thought it was because he used blood transfusion to detoxify his daughter and damaged her internal strength.

I didn't expect his condition to be so bad.

No wonder Chunyu Xiaomu hesitated to speak when he mentioned this matter, because he didn't want to pity her or worry about her.

This stupid girl is as stubborn as a bull...

Nie sighed softly: "It has been more than half a year since City Lord Chunyu and Yi'er left Ruoshui City. After the marriage between you two is settled, you can accompany them and their daughter back."

Xiao Xuan said: "My mother's idea coincides with mine, and I have already discussed it with my grandfather."

"That's good. During this trip, you can also visit Xiaojiu, Xiaohan, and their four children.

After all, mother is limited by her status, so there are some things that are inconvenient for her to do."

Xiao Xuan responded, and Ting Fang reported outside the door: "Madam, the fifth master, Miss Chunyu is here."

Xiao Xuan stood up and went over to meet him, and saw Chun Yuyi standing outside the door, wearing a green skirt and coat, standing as graceful as a green lotus in bud.

"Chun Yu Xiaomu, didn't you go to take a lunch break? Why are you here again?" He smiled and invited her into the main room.

Chunyu Yi said: "I haven't seen my third aunt for several days. I want to talk to her."

Nie waved to her: "Yier, come here quickly, I'm thinking of you."

Xiao Xuan smiled and said: "If you two talk, I won't be in the way."

Mother and son had a spiritual connection. Nie knew that her son definitely wanted to find Lord Chunyu, so he did not stop him.

"Go ahead, just don't mess around and delay tonight's family dinner."

Xiao Xuan clasped his fists, turned around and walked out of the main room.

After asking the servants in the mansion where Lord Chunyu lived, he walked to the guest house in the east.

As soon as he walked into the courtyard, a servant called back: "Little Fifth Master, the city lord is waiting for you in the study."

Xiao Xuan raised his eyebrows. His father-in-law was so clever. He had already calculated that he would come looking for him at this hour?

"You should step back first." He ordered.

The boy bowed in response.

The study door was not closed, so Xiao Xuan knocked lightly and walked in slowly after receiving permission.

"Xiaowu is here, come and sit down quickly." City Lord Chunyu said loudly.

Xiao Xuan hugged his fists, walked to him and sat down.

City Lord Chunyu didn't intend to beat around the bush and said directly: "I expected that you would have something to say to me after talking to your father-in-law, so I sent Yi'er over."

"father in law……"

Lord Chunyu raised his hand: "What your majesty said is true. I really don't have much time left.

Birth, old age, illness and death are human nature. If I hadn't been unable to let go of Yi'er, I would have gone with her when her mother left.

Now that Yi'er has grown up and recovered her health, and her life-long affairs have been settled, I can finally leave with peace of mind."

Xiao Xuan felt that his whole mouth was filled with bitterness.

You can see through life and death and leave with peace of mind, but can Chunyu Xiaomu?

That silly girl is a boring gourd. She only keeps everything in her heart. I'm afraid she will never have a relaxed and happy life in this life.

"Father-in-law, is there really no hope for your health?" Xiao Xuan looked at the man beside him with expectant eyes.

City Lord Chunyu said calmly: "As long as there is still a glimmer of hope for recovery, I will not embarrass Xiaojiu and let her take over the position of City Lord at the most critical moment of Ruoshui City."

"Then..." Xiao Xuan, who was always articulate, stuttered a little: "Then... what are your... plans for the future?"

City Lord Chunyu curled his lips: "In the past two hundred years, the Chunyu family has paid too much for Ruoshui City. It's time to hand over the burden to others."

"Do you really want to hand over Ruoshui City to Xiaojiu?"

If the man in front of him wasn't Chunyu Xiaomu's father, he would have wanted to curse him.

Why should a burden that the Chunyu clan didn't want to shoulder be placed on Xiaojiu's shoulders?

Xiao Jiu clearly just went to work as a part-time worker, and never thought that he would be tricked into becoming a long-term worker.

The sister-in-law of the Emperor of Wei, the biological sister of Duke Dingguo, the granddaughter-in-law of Duke Tianshui...

Which of her identities is worse than the Lord of Weoshui City, and which one requires so much hard work?

Brother Huan will inherit the old Duke's title and military power in the future. Should he and Xiao Jiu be separated for the sake of Ruoshui City?

How could Lord Chunyu not know how complicated Xiao Xuan's mood was.
Chapter completed!