On the 25th day of the twelfth lunar month, New Year's Eve is approaching.

If it were other times, if it were an ordinary family, the family would have been filled with the taste of the New Year, and the whole family would be reunited and wait for a good New Year.

But this year's Li's house is different from other families. Although it is decorated with lights everywhere, the kitchen has prepared many delicious foods and various foods. The cloth and silk used to make new clothes in the warehouse are also piled up, but there is no festive atmosphere at home.

Because everyone already knows a fact that the master is about to leave the capital and go to the north, and it was before the New Year. To be precise, it was in these two days.

When his master was dismissed from his post because of the murder of Aries and could only be an idle official at home, the servants felt unfair for him and were worried that the Li family would not recover. But now, the master was re-employed by the court and was promoted, but everyone was not very happy. Instead, they became more and more worried, because that was going to the northern border and dealing with the fierce and warlike Guirong people.

As for the wife and sister who are closest to Li Ling, they were full of worries during this period and couldn't even see a smile. Even though there was a happy event at home and the wife was pregnant, it was the biggest happy event in the Li family in recent years.

It was almost the hour of You and it was not dark yet, Li Ling rode his horse back to the door. The servants who were guarding the door were a little surprised to see this, but they hurried forward to support the horse and welcomed the master home. However, they did not dare to ask the master about the whole story. In the past, they were almost the first update, but why did they go back so early today?

Of course, if the servant doesn't ask, it doesn't mean that others won't ask. For example, Yue'er, seeing her brother come back early today, she rarely smiles. She hurried up to inquire: "Brother, but the errands are done, so she can stay at home next?"

"You only answered half of the time." Li Ling replied while serving someone, dragging away the heavy robe and changing into the light clothes at home, "The errands at the Transportation Department have been completed, but I will leave Beijing tomorrow, so I can't stay at home."

"Ah..." The worry and disappointment on the little girl's face could no longer be hidden, "This is so fast, I thought..." She had an expectation, maybe her brother would be busy in the yamen for two more days and then leave after the New Year, but the result was this.

Li Ling could understand the little girl’s thoughts, so he reached out and touched her face: “Don’t be upset, I’m just going out for business. If everything goes well, I’ll be back in a few months. I just can’t live with you this year…”

"Are you telling it seriously?" Yue'er asked uncertainly. He said that his brother was good, but sometimes what he said might not be the norm. Yue'er had experienced it several times. When he left, he said he would meet soon, and then he delayed it for a long time. For example, he went to the southwest a few years ago. For example, a few days ago, he clearly said that he was just coming to Beijing to report his duties and could go back to Jiangnan in ten months. As a result, he guaranteed this time again...

Li Ling saw Yue'er's distrust and couldn't help laughing: "You can rest assured this time. I'm not alone when I go north this time. It's the action of thousands of people. Naturally, it's more certain in time. It's also safe, so don't worry all day long and don't dare to say it. I'm not on the battlefield, so it's safe."

"Well... Since my brother said that, I naturally believe it." Yue'er then smiled and nodded vigorously.

"By the way, when I'm not at home, you must help take good care of Qingxiao. Now that she is pregnant, she must be extra careful whether she eats, drinks or walks. Also, you can't sit there all the time. When the sun is good, let her sit and walk around in the yard more... You will be responsible for these things." Li Ling's most concerned about his wife now, so he talked a lot.

Yue'er then smiled and nodded: "Brother, don't worry, I will definitely help you with my sister-in-law. But you have to come back quickly, otherwise I will come back after my sister-in-law is born. I'm afraid that the child will not know you when the child grows up."

"You little girl, you know how to talk nonsense. Don't worry, I will keep my word this time. Let's go inside for dinner. Your sister-in-law should be waiting." Li Ling said naturally and stretched out his hand. Yue'er put his hand in. Then the two brothers and sisters held hands and walked in briskly, looking at it that it was not much different from when they were in Jiangcheng County.

Yang Qingxiao is indeed waiting inside. Compared to Yue'er, who is still lively and free, she is more mature and has the style of being a mistress in her family. Especially after getting pregnant, although she is a little calm in her actions, her whole demeanor becomes more stable, making the family members in the family respect her more.

At this time, when she saw Li Ling and his sister coming together, she reluctantly smiled: "I heard that you came back early today, so I asked someone to bring the food. Have a meal first, and then talk about it." Obviously, she had guessed the truth through the details.

Li Ling smiled gently and sat next to his wife. Then, the servants brought out dishes with good colors, fragrance and taste like flowing water. They had local Luoyang, some dishes from Jiangnan, and even a few side dishes from Huaibei, and set up a table full of them.

Although the Li family is rich now, neither Li Ling nor Qingxiao Yue'er is an extravagant person. On weekdays, only four or five dishes are eaten by a few people at home, unless there are few such sumptuous dishes on holidays. Today, facing this big table of dishes, Li Ling did not respond at all. He just smiled and ate and joked with the two girls, which was very harmonious.

Obviously, they all knew that this was taking today's supper as the New Year's Eve dinner, and it was also the last meal for their family to reunite this year. Naturally, they had to eat some good things and be happy. So not only did they laugh at the table, but both women drank a few glasses of wine and stunned the servants serving on the side.

Until he had enough wine and food, Yue'er glanced at her brother and sister-in-law and went back to the room consciously. When Li Ling subconsciously helped his wife up, Yang Qingxiao said softly: "I want to go to the garden."

Li Ling agreed softly, and took her away and headed towards the small garden next to her. There were servants taking care of her here, and they planted flowers and plants on time all year round. For example, now, there are a few wintersweets blooming in the cold, which is quite strong and beautiful, which makes the two of them come forward and enjoy it for a while.

After a tacit silence, Qingxiao slowly said, "Are you going to go?"

Li Ling held her hand and tried harder, then nodded: "Yes, I will set out tomorrow afternoon, with Mo Yun and some good men from the Imperial City Division accompanying him, and with many imperial guards, safety is definitely not a problem."

"Well, I thought I could go with you, but now I can only give up." Qingxiao said, and her other hand gently stroked her lower abdomen that had not yet appeared. Since she learned that she was pregnant, she had such a habitual movement.

Li Ling's expression became softer and she let go of her hand and turned to her waist: "I know you will be a little worried if you can't go with me this time. But I can promise you that you will definitely return safely this time, and it shouldn't take long."

"But after all, in the northern border...there are Guirong people and Luo Tian Sect..." Qingxiao finally expressed her concerns, but before she could finish speaking, she was interrupted by Li Ling's gentle kiss. As soon as her lips touched, many words turned into a moan and disappeared.

Even though she has been married for a few years, Yang Qingxiao is still a little shy about the intimate behavior her husband sometimes makes. Especially in such an outside room, her body becomes hot due to tension, but it is difficult to dodge, so she can only hunch for a few times, thinking that she reminds her.

With her lips parted, Qingxiao's face was red as red as the wintersweet beside her. She was a little embarrassed and embarrassed, and she couldn't help but gently hit the man who was smiling beside her: "It's still a problem at this time..."

Li Ling curled his lips: "You can worry less now, right? After all, I am not really going to the front line to fight against the enemy, but just coordinating the transportation of military rations in the northern border, so safety is absolutely guaranteed. As long as you wait for me at home, keep your body in your body, and don't make yourself and the children in your stomach uncomfortable, it is your greatest support."

"Well, I understand." Yang Qingxiao could understand what her husband was thinking. Now she felt a little hot. She didn't care about anything else, so she threw herself into Li Ling's arms. The two hugged each other tightly, and there was no more talking.

Li Ling actually understood why Yang Qingxiao had such a reaction. This was the first time since the couple became a couple, and she was in danger in northern Xinjiang again. As a wife, Qingxiao naturally felt more nervous and caring than when she was separated in the past. Of course, the most important thing is that she is now pregnant. As a pregnant woman, her mind is more delicate and sensitive than before.

So as a husband, all he can do is to comfort him as much as possible and use other means to dilute the uneasiness and worries in his wife's heart. As a result, his performance today was quite effective. A warm feeling in the small garden, when he returned to the room, the smile on Qingxiao's face had become much brighter.

When I went to bed at night, I naturally couldn't help but get entangled, but due to my wife's body, I didn't go any further. In the end, I hugged each other and fell asleep.

When everything became a certain fact, the family's mentality was calm. The next day, everything was as usual. Li Ling even read a novel written by Yue'er and gave some advice. Until noon approached, he used some food casually, and then after taking the many luggage prepared by his wife, he went out like usual.
Chapter completed!