bayedsolid Chapter 400 Old friends meet
Chapter 400 Old friends meet
A few days later, a luxury cruise ship that looked almost identical to the China slowly came into view.
The flag on the top of the cruise ship fluttered in the wind, with the words "Huaxia No. 2" clearly written on it.
Xingxing was held in Yaojia's arms, her little face filled with unprecedented anticipation.
"Mom, where is my little brother?" Xingxing asked in Yao Jia's ear, his eyes fixed on the approaching China II.
Yao Jia also discovered a detail - on the deck of the cruise ship, except for An He, Lin Ruyi, Xi Zhihuan and others, no one was seen holding a baby in their arms.
"My little brother may have fallen asleep and was placed in his room by your Aunt An."
Xingxing said "Oh" and continued to wait with anticipation.
The Hua Xia II was finally moored, a wooden bridge was built between the two ships, and An He and his group hurried over.
Yao Jia couldn't wait to go up to him holding Xingxing.
"How was your journey? Did you have a smooth journey? Where's the baby? Why don't you take him out?"
An He smiled and said, "I forgot to mention it in the letter. When Zhao'er was over 100 days old, I left him to be taken care of by mother. After all, long voyages are too hard for children. I wanted to wait until he was older before bringing him home. But on the way to find you, I learned that my brother had already made him the crown prince."
Yao Jia was shocked.
"If Zhao'er is made the crown prince, what about your Majesty's future children?"
An He sighed and said, "After I heard the news, I wrote to him and asked him the same question. But it's been two months since I wrote to him and he still hasn't responded. I guess my brother still has feelings for the late queen.
You don’t know how many times the Queen Mother has chosen concubines for him in the past year or so, but he either dismissed them or left them alone.”
At the end, he let out another long sigh, expressing his emotion for Xiao Fengyi's infatuation.
The corners of Yao Jia's lips twitched slightly, and she didn't say anything else.
Xingxing in my arms burst into tears, "Wow... I want a brother... I want to play with my brother... I want new friends..."
Xingxing's crying made everyone present feel a little helpless, especially Yao Jia.
It was because of her that the child's expectations were dashed.
It's all my fault, this damn mouth.
An He took Xingxing from her arms and comforted her softly, "Xingxing, be good, don't cry, don't cry. Auntie knows you want a little brother to play with. How about this, then auntie will give you another little brother, okay?"
Xingxing sobbed and looked at An He with tears in her eyes, "Auntie will give birth to a younger brother?"
An He nodded, "Of course, Auntie may have given birth."
Xingxing gradually stopped crying, and a smile bloomed on her little face again. Although there were still some traces of tears, the light of hope had rekindled in her big eyes.
He hugged An He's neck, looking expectant, "Xingxing wants a sister..."
This successfully amused everyone.
"Okay, okay, I'll borrow the stars' blessing and I'll give birth to a little girl next time."
Children's emotions come and go quickly.
After a while, Fang Yannian came to tell her that the three eggs of the golden eagle couple showed signs of hatching.
The stars were immediately attracted to it.
When everyone had time, they continued to exchange pleasantries.
Not long after, the Liang State Royal Ship invited Zhihui back to reminisce about the past.
An He naturally also had to visit her father-in-law, whom she had never met, so she needed to be accompanied.
This was a high-level meeting between the two countries, so Yao Jia didn't dare let her board the ship easily.
For safety reasons, please ask the Lord of Xinyue City to send another ship.
The attendants on the ship are also the city lord's men.
But not knowing the specific purpose of Xuanyuan Wenyuan's trip, Yao Jia simply followed him.
Considering that Ye Sinan, Gu Xiyan and others were too unreliable, Yao Jia only brought Huaichuan with her.
Before Huaichuan left, his husbands repeatedly told him to keep a close eye on Yao Jia and not let that little fox from Liang State seduce her away.
Huaichuan patted his chest and vowed to complete the task.
Several people boarded the ship one after another.
The cabin is decorated in a solemn yet elegant manner, and the air is filled with a faint scent of ambergris, which makes people feel peaceful.
As soon as she entered, Yao Jia saw Xuanyuan Wenyuan sitting in the main seat.
When Yao Jia came in, his eyes were locked on her.
The two sides exchanged symbolic greetings.
The father and son of the Xun family started to cry and hugged their heads, while An He consoled them gently.
"Dad, how have you been these years?" Xizhi asked with sobs.
"Okay, okay, as long as you are well, Dad will be relieved."
Xuanjun's voice was choked with sobs, and he held his son's hand tightly, as if he wanted to make up for the time he had missed over the years.
Xuanyuan Wenyuan watched this scene quietly, feeling mixed emotions.
He always remained calm in the face of the ever-changing situation in the court. Only in front of his son did he let down all his guard and show the truest and softest side of a father.
This is what a father should be like.
He closed his eyes, stood up and walked towards Yao Jia.
Before reaching her, Huaichuan stood in front of Yao Jia, his eyes alert and determined, like an insurmountable barrier.
"Lord Xuanyuan, if you have anything to say, you may speak frankly, but please keep your distance." Huaichuan's voice was low and powerful, revealing an unquestionable determination.
Xuanyuan Wenyuan stopped, his eyes moved between Huaichuan and Yaojia, and finally fell on Yaojia's face. There were complex emotions in his eyes, as well as a hint of helplessness and compromise that was not easily detected.
"Yaoyao, can we talk alone?" There was a hint of request in his tone, but he also tried his best to maintain the dignity of an emperor.
Yao Jia shook her head gently, avoiding his gaze and looking away, her voice calm and decisive: "There is nothing to talk about between you and me. When we parted, we had already made it very clear, the bridge is the bridge, the road is the road, and we shall be well."
Xuanyuan Wenyuan's eyes flashed with sadness, and he said, "Then can we go out and leave this place to them?"
Hearing him say this, Yao Jia's eyes moved slightly, and she felt that there was some truth in it.
They really had no reason to continue disturbing the precious moment of the long-awaited reunion of the father and son of the Xi family.
So he nodded, turned and walked out of the cabin.
Huaichuan followed closely behind, keeping a vigilant distance.
The three of them came to the deck, and the cool sea breeze blew away the dullness and depression in the cabin.
Yao Jia stood by the railing, looking at the sea in the distance.
Xuanyuan Wenyuan slowly walked to her side.
Looking at Huaichuan who looked alert, he wisely kept a certain distance from Yaojia.
"Yaoyao, I was wrong before. After receiving the things you returned, I realized my mistake. I have written you so many letters of apology. It's time for you to calm down."
Xuanyuan Wenyuan's voice seemed a little vague in the breeze, but it was earnest.
His eyes did not fall directly on Yao Jia, but stared at the sparkling sea in the distance, his face full of sadness.
"Apology letter?" Yao Jia looked surprised.
"Yes, one letter a month. Could it be that you have never received one?"
Yao Jia's heart moved slightly, she had never received a letter.
Glance towards the Hua Xia.
It was Ye Sinan who was responsible for returning the box of items. Maybe he was the one who withheld those letters.
"I received it, didn't read it, just tore it up."
Hearing this, he felt a dull pain in his heart, and there was a hint of pleading in his voice, "Yaoyao, are you so cruel? You don't even give me a chance to explain?"
"Oh~ That's right, I won't give you a chance!" Yao Jia sneered at him, "When you spread the story of the Bamboo Forest Hot Spring, have you ever thought about how many people used it to attack me? I was still pregnant at that time. If Xiao Fengyi doesn't remember the old friendship, what will happen to my Nangong Mansion? What will happen to me? What about the baby in my belly?"
Feeling Yao Jia's gradually getting agitated, his face was filled with self-blame.
"I acted impulsively and was not thoughtful enough. But my feelings for you have never changed, and my longing for you grows day by day. Every word in those letters is my sincere confession."
Yao Jia sneered, "Xuanyuan Wenyuan, why can't you let go of such a fleeting love?"
"But I never felt that my relationship with you was just a passing one." He stepped forward and grabbed Yao Jia's wrist, and said anxiously, "We've been married, and had our wedding night ceremony. We're husband and wife!"
"Lord Xuanyuan, please respect yourself." Huaichuan reminded.
Xuanyuan Wenyuan glared at him angrily, "How dare you take care of my business!"
Huaichuan's eyes flashed and he was about to take action when several men in black suddenly flew out from the water.
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