"This man is always busy with things outside and doesn't usually take care of things at home..."
This mother was absolutely competent. In addition to taking care of the household furnishings, she also did not forget to explain to Li Xiang that although Cheng Luan had just become pregnant and Li Xiang should have been with her in the East Palace, he had to go on a military expedition these days, so Li Xiang was busy from morning to night every day. Fortunately, his mother took over.
"I'm back now, aren't I?"
Li Xiang couldn't just stand there. After hearing this voice, Cheng Luan smiled. His mother's face was full of complaints, but she also knew that Li Xiang would soon leave Chang'an, so it was time to give the young couple some time. As for Li Xiang's other women, his mother had already given them orders not to mess around during this period.
Although the other women were not satisfied, considering Cheng Luan's health and the fact that Li Xiang didn't have much time left in Chang'an City, Cheng Ying and Yongning also refused to fight. Even if Li Xiang came, he would only give him food but not a place to stay.
"How dare you say that? You're so busy every day that you barely see me. You might as well be in Nanzhao."
Although the mother said this, she still hoped that Li Xiang could stay by her side. However, she also knew that for a member of the royal family, if he stayed by her side, he would definitely have no chance to expand his power. If he was not strong enough in the future, he would be pulled down by others sooner or later.
Therefore, it is better for Li Xiang to stay outside. Although Liu's family background is not high, who dares to say a word of gossip in the aristocratic circle in the capital?
Could this be due to Li Chengqian's status? This is absolutely impossible. Everyone in the capital can see what Li Chengqian was like back then. If he hadn't been lucky enough to have a good son, he would have been an idle prince in some small place by now, and he probably wouldn't even be able to save his life.
Even if they had some talent, one could understand it by looking at the current King of Wei and King of Qi. Besides tending to flowers and birds in their own palaces, what other talents did they possess? Furthermore, according to the memorials submitted by some ministers, their days in the capital were numbered. It was time for them to leave and become vassal kings. What else did they intend to do in Chang'an?
"Mother is really too nervous. Actually, it's not a big deal these days. The imperial physician comes every day."
After Liu took her people away, Cheng Luan still wanted to pour some water for Li Xiang. Li Xiang was a person from modern society, so of course he knew that it was not safe for a girl to get pregnant at the beginning, and it would only be safe after three or four months.
"You'd better listen carefully. This is our first child. When I come back from Fusang, I will surely hear the baby crying. During this period, whatever mother says is what she will do."
Cheng Luan rarely saw Li Xiang so attentive. Seeing Li Xiang so nervous at this moment, Cheng Luan felt as happy as if she had eaten honey. Since she married Li Xiang, she had never felt wronged. If she had to say she felt wronged, it was because her family arranged for Cheng Ying to come in.
Fortunately, everything went smoothly. As long as she could bear the baby, even if it was a daughter, she would have secured her position as the eldest princess of the Tang Dynasty. Of course, if she could choose, she would have chosen to have a son. With a legitimate eldest son by her side, no matter how many women entered the Eastern Palace in the future, Cheng Luan's position would be irreplaceable.
However, thinking that Li Xiang would be leaving soon, the smile on Cheng Luan's face disappeared. Who would want their husband to always be on the front line? Although there was not much danger, there would always be a day when luck would run out. Thinking of this, Cheng Luan was still a little worried.
"Just put your mind at ease. I've been traveling all over the country for so many years. Have you ever seen a hair fall from my body? It's nothing more than making some arrangements. What's more, our army is getting stronger and stronger. This time, my father-in-law is with me on the front lines, so you don't have to worry. He said that I only need to make a symbolic trip to Goguryeo and then come back to be with you."
Thinking that Cheng Yaojin was also on the front line, Cheng Luan felt a little relieved, but then he became worried again. Li Xiang also knew that he had said the wrong thing.
Besides her man, who is also her father, the two most important people in her life are on the front line in Fuso. How can Cheng Luan relax?
"It's my fault, it's my fault. How about I go and tell my grandfather to let my father stay?"
"You'd better not tell him. I know my father's temper. He's been in Chang'an for so many days that he's almost sick. When my sister and I went back the day before yesterday, he had already taken out all his treasures, hoping to show his prowess on the battlefield. If you don't let him go, it would be really unfilial. It's all my fault for worrying too much. I hope you all come back safely."
Although Cheng Luan is the youngest daughter, she knows Cheng Yaojin's character very well, so she will never let Cheng Yaojin not go to the front line. Moreover, as Li Xiang said, the combat effectiveness of the Tang army has soared, and nothing will go wrong.
"Come here, you told the Second and Third Madams to have dinner here tonight."
Li Xiang was not very clear about the Tang Dynasty's titles, so he used this title in his own courtyard. Cheng Ying's status was the lowest, and Yongning was a princess of Nanzhao after all, so she was the crown prince's concubine, but Li Xiang always followed the time of entry.
Although Yongning was somewhat dissatisfied and Cheng Luan also thought that this was a bit against the rules, Li Xiang was the king of this piece of land. Whatever he said was the way it was. Even if it was according to the royal rules, if Li Xiang was unhappy, their lives would not be easy.
Li Xiang knew that the struggle in the palace was very fierce. Even though he was in the crown prince's residence, the struggle in the harem was just as fierce. Although Cheng Ying and Yongning were both good people, some people around them might have other ideas. So he had to sort things out before leaving to avoid regrets in the future.
"I'll be right back. You should take a good rest in your room. I asked someone to get you some good books. They are all being printed by Zhidaobao Bookstore."
Li Xiang was quite talented at writing novels. In his day and age, there weren't many entertainment books, so he patiently wrote a few. Unexpectedly, he made a fortune. Everyone knew that Zhidaobao's novels were bestsellers, but the author's name wasn't Li Xiang...
