The little kid ran over staggeringly. He held his little head high. Under the bright sunshine, his little face was as smooth as jade, and his crooked eyes were shining with joy.

When he finally came to his mother, he rushed forward desperately.

Jiang Yixi bent down to catch Cuncun and picked him up, then turned and walked towards Fushengju.

Yin'er in Zheng Ji's arms burst into tears and shouted, "Mother, mother..."

Jiang Yixi hardened her heart and continued walking.

Zheng Ji paused in his steps, looking at the figure in despair, wiping Yin'er's tears with the back of his big hand.

Nunuo's childish voice sounded, "Mom, Cuncun misses you and daddy. My sister also misses you and daddy."

Meng Cimo worked the night shift yesterday and has not come back yet. The two children went to Fu'an Hall to rest in the evening.

Jiang Yixi paused when she heard the words "miss daddy". She just saw from the corner of her eye that Zheng Ji's temples were gray and he was much thinner than last year. He seemed to be older than Cheng Guogong. He was not yet forty.

Years old, in the prime of life.

Jiang Yixi bit her lip and continued walking forward.

Hearing those three words, Zheng Ji felt even more mixed emotions, as if there were a million fireballs about to explode.

My daughter misses her father, never for herself, but for another man.

What qualifications did he have for her to think about? When my daughter needed her father to support her, it was another man who shielded her from the wind and rain...

Zheng Ji no longer hesitated and strode to chase the figure from behind.

Jiang Yixi walked faster and faster, with Zheng Ji following closely behind.

Jiang Yixi was very unhappy. She had promised to give her silent blessings, but Zheng Ji was about to break his promise.

It was not good for her to argue with Zheng Ji outside. Zheng Ji's excessive enthusiasm for Cun Cun and Yin'er should have been noticed by smart people such as Grandma Meng San that it was unusual.

Yin'er burst into tears and laughed, thinking that her mother and Grandpa Zheng were playing a game. She urged loudly, "Zuzu, hurry up, hurry up, chase..."

Cuncun also smiled happily and said, "If we have to catch up, mother, walk faster..."

Jiang Yixi entered Fusheng Residence and walked straight to the upper room. Zheng Ji also followed.

Grandma Wu just smiled and said, "Grandma is back."

Only then did he notice that Jiang Yixi's expression was not good, and then he saw Zheng Ji following him in.

Jiang Yixi put the deposit away and said to Aunt Wu, "Take the children out and I'll have a few words with General Zheng."

Among the servants in the house, only Aunt Wu knew about the relationship between Jiang Yixi and Zheng Ji.

She hugged Yin'er from Zheng Ji's arms, held Cuncun in one hand, and walked out with several girls.

Shui Ling, who was already pregnant, stood still. She felt that it was against the rules to leave only the grandmother and General Zheng.

Aunt Wu frowned and shouted in a low voice, "Get out."

Shui Ling glanced at Jiang Yixi and had no choice but to follow him out.

Jiang Yixi walked to the window, turned her back to Zheng Ji and said, "General Zheng, I promised you to give my silent blessings and never meet or recognize each other. If you push me hard like this, I won't even let you see my children in the future."

The tone is cold, like winter ice.

Zheng Ji sighed and said, "Xixi, I will only say a few words to you and then leave."

Jiang Yixi remained silent.

Zheng Ji took two steps forward and when he was three or four steps away from Jiang Yixi, he did not dare to go any further.

Golden sunlight shines into the small window, and the green background shrouded in halo is graceful and colorful.

She has grown so tall and is a mother of two children. I have missed all the time spent with her. I hope I can see her more, just one more time, while I am alive.

Zheng Ji was silent for a moment and said, "Xixi, thank you. I have Cuncun and Yin'er by my side. I have had a very happy time these days. Unfortunately, the time is too short. I have to leave Beijing again tomorrow."

"When I came to Jinyuan, I originally wanted to take a look at you from a distance, but I couldn't help but follow you just now... Xixi, I respect your persistence and choice, and I won't force you to recognize me. I am thousands of miles behind General Zhijiang, and he is better than me.

I am more qualified to have your mother and you.

"Well, looking back over the years, there are really not many happy times. Fighting, military training, endless official duties... The rare free time is just to recall the amazing glimpses when I was young. But it is more bitter than joyful, and I can't get it when I ask for it.

The regrets tortured me almost crazy. I hated God for being unfair, and I hated my youth and frivolousness...

"I have suffered for half my life. At the end of last year, I finally realized that God has treated me well. Mingya left me a rare treasure. I even saw it. Such a treasure is too precious. I know that I don't deserve it, just like I don't deserve Mingya.

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"Time flies. You have grown up, got married, and become a mother. I have also grown old, and have grown a lot of gray hair. Xixi, just let go of your resentment towards me. Having resentment in your heart is torturous.

You can think of me as your brother Shangfeng and Pao who has experienced life and death with General Jiang, or you can think of me as your uncle who is a family friend of Cimo. Don't reject me too much. We keep our distance, as long as I can look at you and listen to you occasionally.

The sound is enough."

The speech is slow, the voice is hoarse, and there are several pauses.

Jiang Yixi was already in tears.

She didn't want Zheng Ji to know that she was crying, so she bit her lips and didn't cry out.

However, Zheng Ji still saw her slightly shaking shoulders.

Tears welled up in Zheng Ji's eyes, and the back in front of him blurred into a touch of green. He stretched out his hand, wanting to smooth her hair or hug her shoulders. He told her that the daughter was crying, and her father was

Feeling distressed...

His hand paused in the air and he retracted it, pursed his lips and said nothing.

What needs to be said has been said, and since he is so close to her, he cannot embarrass her any more.

Zheng Ji grinned and said, "I will go to Jinyuan to see Cuncun and Yin'er. I will bid farewell to His Majesty tomorrow morning and leave the capital. Zheng Yu will go to Xiqing Mansion before the end of next year, and I will be transferred back to the capital to take up a post probably the year after next."

I’m getting old and don’t want to leave.”

Jiang Yixi was speechless and didn't look back.

Zheng Ji walked out of the main room and walked to the moon gate leading to Jinyuan. He looked back.

There was no longer any figure in the small window.

Cuncun and Yin'er in Jinyuan saw Zheng Ji and shouted at the top of their lungs.

"Grandfather Zheng, come quickly and throw it high. Taizuzu can't throw it anymore."

"Zuzu, Gao Gao."

Zheng Ji laughed and walked quickly towards the two little people.

A few people were playing in Jinyuan, and soon they attracted Brother Yi and Brother An, who had just gone to school from the outer courtyard.

It was dusk, and the sky to the west was covered with red clouds.

Not to mention Zheng Ji, the old prince who had been waiting for Jiang Yixi to leave a meal became disappointed.

Zheng Ji put Yin'er, who had been holding him in his arms, on the ground and said, "Teacher, it's getting late, I should go back."

The old Lord Guo wanted to invite him to drink in the outer courtyard. Shui Cao came over and knelt down and said with a smile, "Master, General Zheng, my eldest grandma has prepared a little wine. I invite you, General Zheng, and other masters in the mansion to have a drink and dinner at Fushengju."

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The old man's eyes suddenly flashed, and he laughed and said, "Cimo's wife has some special dishes, you can try them."
Chapter completed!