“After… you regret it?” Tian Guihua’s heart skipped a beat, but she still tried to keep herself calm. “If you don’t want to get married, that’s fine. We won’t. Going so far away is not easy, and it’s not like we can’t afford food at home. It’s just you and Niannian here with your mother. Your brothers can take care of you both. If you’re willing, we can find a good man again…”

Qin Suwen wanted to interrupt in the middle, but there was no way. What his adoptive mother said was too touching.

"No, I meant I regret not listening to JiuJiu and returning to the capital earlier. That way, I could have had my parents' love sooner." Qin Suwen said with a smile.

Tian Guihua paused for a moment, then smiled, "You child, you're talking about this! Look at me... I misunderstood."

Qin Suwen shook her head. "Mother, the happiest thing in my life is having this little sister, Qiaoqiao. She not only gave me a new life, but also a home with parents and siblings. This is something I never dared to dream of before."

Tian Guihua stroked her hair, "Poor child, it will get better from now on. That man is willing to come and marry you himself, so it's not entirely without benefit."

Qin Suwen nodded. "I know, I just can't bear to part with my foster father and mother right now."

Then just come live at home, it'll be more convenient to take care of you.

Qin Suwen looked at the grandfather and grandson playing hide-and-seek under the trees in the distance, giggling happily. She didn't hesitate much before nodding her head, "Okay."

That evening, Qin Suwen stayed with her children.

Fu Jia gave her, who was like a duckweed adrift, a harbor to rest in. Moreover, everyone in the Fu family liked Xiao Pang Tuanzi very much.

The grandsons of the Fu family were even vying to hold their little sister.

"Go go go, don't get spoiled by hugs, what will you hug?"

"Grandpa, I can hold the baby. I've held my younger brother before," Liupang said.

"Can the brother and sister be the same? This little girl is precious, you can't be so rough. Go go go, take your brother with you, don't try to steal Nian Nian from me. I finally have a little girl, it's been years since I held one." Fu Baiman doted on little Nian Nian, not giving anyone else a chance to get close.

Tian Guihua couldn't help but laugh. Although she had a whole bunch of smelly boys, she also wanted a little girl.

Artus glanced at his in-laws and told himself to bear it, bear it, then he would give them a huge surprise.

Fu Qiujin wanted to leak it but didn't dare, he was afraid his wife would be angry.

At the same time, inside the palace.

When Li Xinzhu saw Empress Fu, who was young and hadn't even reached the age of his granddaughter, he was taken aback.

He seemed like a delicate little woman, making it difficult to speak with their king about the politically suitable arrangements. Yet, as the prime minister, he wouldn't judge solely on appearances. He didn't rush to evaluate Fu Jiu Jiu.

Xiao Lin saw that Fu Jiujiu and Tang Xian were fine, after all, those inconceivable and incomprehensible things, he had seen them with his own eyes.

Although he didn't see the person who had been thinking of him day and night, he still felt a little disappointed.

But he knew that Fu Jiujiu and Tang Xian wouldn't make a fuss about this.

If Tang Xian didn't know about Xiao Lin's affairs, he would definitely give this man a lesson for staring so intently at his wife.

However, he was all too aware.

As an emperor, being willing to give up so much to marry someone shows that Xiao Lin truly loves Qin Suwen.

"What is the Eastern Qi King looking for?"

A sneer curled at Xiao Lin's lips. Wasn't this a question asked with ulterior motives?

"I am waiting for that princess. How is it that we are unable to meet today?"

Heaven knows, he wished he had wings to fly away at this moment, but alas, he had no idea where Su Wen was.

"Our dynasty's princess isn't someone you can just see whenever you want." Fu Jiujiu said proudly and coquettishly.

The ministers of the Eastern Qi were somewhat dissatisfied, while the ministers of the Li Chao were surprised.

It seems whoever is chosen will be crowned as a princess, what an honor that would be.

Not everyone treats their daughters like precious gems. Many people view their daughters' marriages as a means to climb the social ladder or get rich.

Because Qinsu's identity has never been revealed, many people still think their daughters have a chance.

Xiao Lin gave his subordinates a look. He knew too well how sharp-tongued Fu Jiujiu was, "Your Highness is right, this King was abrupt. However, this King would like to know, when will he be able to see her?"

Fu Jiu Jiu gave him a look, letting him understand.

“Our esteemed princess, born into the lap of luxury, is not someone who can be easily won over. It takes genuine sincerity to capture her heart. Wouldn't you agree, Prince Dongqi?”

Xiao Lin smiled and nodded. "That's natural. I brought with me rare medicinal herbs and jade from our Dong Qi, which are not commonly found within the Li Chao border. Besides, since the two kingdoms have agreed to a marriage alliance, there should naturally be peace between us. What do you think?"

Fujujio wants to say it's alright, but looking at it, it seems like Dong Qi's ministers are about to be so angry their whiskers will curl.

Tang Xian didn't say anything either. Actually, the couple wasn't very interested in this sort of thing. To be honest, if they really did fight, they weren't too afraid. They just didn't like war.

Even if Li Chao wins, he cannot avoid death.

Victory belongs to the nation, but the pain is felt by those who have lost their sons, their husbands, their fathers.

Peace is more important than anything else.

Xiao Lin had been in the palace for a long time but still hadn't seen Qin Suwen. However, he knew that Suwen must be in the capital. With her personality, she would definitely be somewhere in the city rather than in the imperial palace. She didn't like these places.

Xiao Lin only went back to the inn for a look. The luxurious furnishings didn't make him unhappy, and then he decided to go to the capital for a stroll.

"Your Majesty, this cannot be done," Ling Xiangku pleaded.

Xiao Lin knew his worries, "Xiang Li, why don't you come with this king? Rest assured, if something happens to me in Li Chao, Tang Xian will find it difficult to convince the people. He cares very much about public opinion."

Even so, Your Majesty should still be careful.

"It's alright, the King of the Northern Wastes has also been here twice, both times leaving safely."

If he wasn't Xiao Lin, but Shi Yi instead, he and Tang Xian and Fu JiuJiu would be very good friends.

Well, maybe so now.

"Your Majesty, think thrice!"

"Lin Xiang may not know, there are many delicious street foods in Li Chao. I'll take you to try the hot pot invented by the Empress of Li Chao, it tastes really good."

Have you eaten, Your Majesty?

"It's from the Queen, I ate it." Xiao Lin had already accepted Qin Suwen as his wife, so calling her 'Queen' wasn't inappropriate.

Xiao Lin strolled with his entourage through the streets, savoring the sight of thousands of lights illuminating homes under the night sky of Li Chao. The ministers following him were all amazed, saying that it was still possible to have such a scene.

All that they saw along the way were things beyond their wildest imagination.

Finally, Xiao Lin stopped at the door of the Fu family.

In the courtyard, one could occasionally hear children's voices, "Jiupang, slow down, Niannian might get dizzy from you spinning her around. Niannian, I'm Liu Ge."

She smiled, she smiled at me!