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Hua Rong stepped into the house as the last bit of brilliance left in the sky.

In the courtyard of the rented house, a few children were playing around. Yue Pengju was teaching a child how to use a wooden sabre. Everyone was already sweating profusely from playing. At this time, a gentle voice sounded out: "Everyone, are you tired. Drink a mouthful of cold tea …."

The children ran up to her and surrounded her. "I want to drink, I want to drink …"

"Don't be anxious, take your time …"

Yue Pengju carried a child and walked over. Li Qiaoniang took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat off the child's body and said: "Look, why are you sweating so much …"

Yue Pengju laughed heartily: "Men, only sweat and do not cry …"

Hua Rong watched her happiness as she watched from the side. She knew that Penga liked children and treated Xiao Luwenlong like a precious treasure back then, treating him as if he was his own flesh and blood. That had allowed her to experience the warmth of a mother for quite some time. However, this short moment of happiness was quickly swept away by Jin Wushu like a gust of wind. In a man's life, one must have a wife and children in order not to regret it. Perhaps, in the near future, Penga will also have children, right? Li Qiaoniang would definitely give birth to many lively and intelligent children. She then looked at Li Qiaoniang, and gently passed a large bowl of cold tea to Penga. He tilted her head, and drank it all in one gulp, just like how she had given it to him in the past.

Yue Pengju put down the bowl and Li Qiaoniang immediately took it. Then, she shouted enthusiastically, "Madam, you're back? Do you want to drink cold tea? "

Seeing his wife standing there like a wooden block, Yue Pengju was in a trance. He was stunned for a moment, then stepped forward: "Sister Shi Qi, you're back."

"Yes."

Li Qiaoniang said passionately: "Servant has already served my husband dinner, I have left you a copy, I will bring it up immediately."

It was only then that Hua Rong remembered that she had not eaten dinner with her husband for a long time. As a result, he was already used to not waiting for him anymore.

Yue Pengju also asked: "You still haven't eaten right?"

Hua Rong heard the two of them singing together as if they were welcoming guests, and in a blink of an eye, when Hua Rong saw all the children in the courtyard, she realized that since when did Li Qiaoniang had brought many children to play at home? She had prepared a lot of small talk, and the children also liked to come and play. What was she doing? To show how much you love your children? Or was she trying to aggrandize Yue Pengju to love his child? If Pengju loved her child — she did not dare to think any further — did that mean that the time for the two of them to get back together was coming?

She waved her hand and said loudly to the children, "You can all go back." When the children heard her unkind tone and saw that it was dark again, they ran away like a wisp of smoke. Seeing his wife's odd attitude, Yue Pengju gradually got used to it. He did not think so, and only said to Li Qiaoniang: "You are tired today, go rest first."

Li Qiaoniang was lucky, "Then Servant will leave first."

"Hold on …"

Li Qiaoniang was startled, then she smiled: "Pengju, Qiuniang Niang, I have something to discuss with you two."

Yue Pengju saw his wife's face full of smiles, and asked: "What is it?"

Hua Rong did not say a word, and only smiled as she walked into the hall first. The two of them followed behind him. She looked around and realized that even though she had left early and returned late, her house had also been tidied up very neatly, without a speck of dust. The most minute details, however, were the traces of the house being raised by the Peng, which was full of all the details he liked.

Seize it!

Everything that had to do with it was pain, and she was shocked to see it. His heart turned cold as he slowly realized that it was time to change the mistress of this house.

Yue Pengju also sat down. Li Qiaoniang stood at the side. The house had a very wonderful situation. Yue Pengju was the parent and the manager was the mother. Li Qiaoniang stood by the side. Little Peach Red was the color that concubine needed when she went to visit her mistress when she was newlyweds.

Yue Pengju also felt that the atmosphere was strange, and asked: "Sister Shi Qi, what do you want to say?"

Hua Rong secretly took a deep breath, with a smile still plastered across her face, she said slowly, "Mrs. Qiao has been in our family for so long, yet she is nameless and undivided. In the end, she is not a solution. I think it would be better to choose an auspicious day, hold a few tables, and decide on the names. "Mrs Qiao, what do you think?"

A hint of joy flashed past Li Qiaoniang's eyes, but her face was flushed red as she said softly: "As Madam, you can do as you wish."

Hua Rong nodded her head, then looked at his husband, seeing his wide brows knitted tightly, then relaxed. Her gaze was extremely weird, and her tone was also weird: "Sister Shi Qi, what is the meaning of this?"

Hua Rong's voice was very gentle, and her gaze was sincere: "Pengju, I can't give birth to a child, I'm truly ashamed of you. Fortunately the empress dowager and the emperor thought it through thoroughly. The Royal En is vast and vast, and Lady Qiao is smart and beautiful, virtuous and capable. With her helping me out, it's my fortune to serve you well. This way, I can also reduce the guilt in my heart … " As she spoke, she pulled out a hairpin from her head and handed it over. "Mrs Qiao, this is a small token of my appreciation. It will be hard on you from now on …"

Li Qiaoniang was overwhelmed by the favour, she received the jade hairpin with both hands and knelt down, "Thank you Madam for your magnanimity. In the future, Servant will definitely be together with Madam and will wholeheartedly serve Hubby with all his might … "

Yue Pengju could see clearly that the hairpin that Hua Rong had given his was actually the first gift that he had given her in Hanwei time that year. She actually gave out such a gift without batting an eye.

Li Qiaoniang stood up and was about to bow to him, but he waved her hand and said: "You may leave first."

Li Qiaoniang was a little apprehensive, so she could only go down first.

Yue Pengju stood up and personally closed the door. He then turned around and returned to his seat, and sat down as he stared fixedly at his wife. Hua Rong felt very uncomfortable under his gaze. She coughed and only said, "I'm tired. I'll go rest first."

"Sister Shi Qi, is this the reason for you leaving early and returning late?"

"No."

"Are you jealous, or are you trying to help Li Qiaoniang?"

Hua Rong squinted her eyes: "I am not!"

"Oh? Then do you sincerely wish for me to take you in as my concubine? "

"Penga, to be honest, because I can't have children, I feel extremely guilty. If it's like this, then I'm still uneasy. If you truly want to consider it for me, then you might as well take in a concubine and continue the joss stick for you. That way, I can feel at ease. "

Yue Pengju frowned, and did not say a word.

Hua Rong observed her words and said gently: "Humans are not plants, how can they be ruthless? Li Qiaoniang is talented, hardworking and virtuous, she is a rare good girl, getting along with you from day to night, she is dedicated to your service, don't you have any feelings for her? "

Yue Pengju did not make a sound.

"Penga, don't worry. After she enters the door, this family will definitely have her position. "In the imperial court, the Yue Clan allowed two women to receive the title of outsider wife. As long as she gives birth to half a girl, you can apply for a reward for her. I will definitely not use a Jealousy …"

"Sister Shi Qi, you are so virtuous."

"Yes, I don't want to bear too much pressure. These days, from the emperor, the empress dowager, to Tianwei and the others, all of them have advised me to let you take in a concubine. Honestly speaking, I feel extremely pressured. Now, I just hope that you can marry a girl who can bear children and enter the family. "In the future, when I reach the underworld, at least I won't be scolded by the ancestors of the Yue Clan …"

"What about you? What will you do? "

Hua Rong was startled, and slowly said: "In the beginning, I also didn't want there to be another woman in the family. But, look at this military camp, even if it's your arrangement, how many people have concubines? Three wives, four concubines, living in harmony as usual. In this world, there are many men who have three wives and four concubines. If other women can tolerate it, then I can naturally endure it as well … "

Yue Pengju stared into her eyes: "Are you saying that now that I've accepted my concubine, you won't leave early and come back late?"

She laughed slowly. "That's not true. I left early and came back late because I felt that there were many places I could visit here. I ate and drank well, and when I relaxed for the first time, I wanted to trust in my own abilities. Furthermore, I also wanted to have a woman to help me take care of my own affairs. "

Yue Pengju nodded his head straightforwardly: "Alright, since that's the case, I'll listen to you!"

Hua Rong smiled sweetly, "Thank you for your understanding, Peng Ju."

As soon as he said that, he felt as if someone had thrown a heavy stone in his heart and punched a bottomless hole. Just like when he had just received King Qin's palm strike, his internal organs had all instantly ruptured.

Yue Pengju glanced at her, then stood up and said calmly: "I received news that the Yang Me Army is going to conduct a military operation, if anything happens, we can talk about it after this. I have my own plans for this, so you don't have to worry about it. "Let's rest early."

"Yes."

The couple returned to their room to rest. Just as Yue Pengju was about to turn off the lights, he suddenly remembered something, "The King Qin is here, he is here to watch the battle."

"Oh."

"I want to invite him to my house for a meal. No matter what, he is your Brother of brotherhood."

"I don't want to see him again! "Don't ask him."

Yue Pengju did not say anything else and fell asleep immediately.

That night, the couple didn't have any more conversations. When he woke up the next day, Yue Pengju had already gone out to work. He left early, and even Li Qiaoniang did not see him around. Ever since she came here, he was the first to not serve Yue Pengju breakfast. He was a little uneasy.

Hua Rong woke up and wandered around for a while. She was worried that the King Qin would come knocking, but she didn't want to ask Yue Pengju about any news related to him, so she was even more worried. Li Qiaoniang walked to her side and said with a smile, "Madam, this Servant has prepared breakfast …"

Hua Rong said indifferently: "In the future, you must be more careful in the service of your master."

"Yes, Servant has long admired Hubby's heroic reputation, so he will definitely serve you. Please rest assured, Madam."

Hua Rong nodded, then turned and left.

In May, the weather began to heat up.

Seeing the Cyan Grass Lake being besieged, Yang Me felt his situation becoming more and more difficult. On top of that, there were people surrendering from time to time in the water stronghold, rumours spread like wildfire, and he could no longer sit still. In this military operation, there were two different types of attacks. The water route was controlled by General Yang Qin, with 6,000 men and six carts attacking the entrance of the Cyan Grass Lake, and the land road was attacked by General Huang Cheng and 25,000 people. As a precaution, it was Zhong Ziyi's first time to fight under Huang Cheng's supervision as the Crown Prince.

Before Yang Me left the battle, he held a new Master Sentinel Conference in the Baotai Mountain Stronghold. There was a long yellow flag on top of the stage, and a incense table was set up under the yellow flag, with a white silk painting of the clock phase inside.

The mountains and fields were filled with strong men, while the navy stood at the bow. As the Great Sage Heavenly King, Yang Me wore the Purple Ling Daoist Robe that clock phase usually wore when they were alive, and held a sharp sword in hand. Facing his disciples, he held his sword in both hands and placed it on the incense table. Then, he knelt down and kowtowed towards the portrait of the clock phase. The disciples also kowtowed nine times.