My Stepmother is Soft and Charming

(1)

Okay, I won't be shy when the time comes. I really want to come and ask for a drink.

When Mrs. Xing joked, everyone laughed.

There was peace in the warm house.

Probably Shang Ji was eager to return home, so after taking care of all the matters, he took Luo Yuan and the guards back home in the wind and snow.

It's not yet evening, but people are already at the door.

It is now the 13th day of the twelfth lunar month, and there are not many days left before the Chinese New Year.

The entire General's Mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations to welcome distant relatives and hold banquets.

The post has been prepared, and Du Jingyi is sorting out the list, which will be sent out tomorrow or the day after.

When Shang Ji returned from the snow, what he saw was her checking things under the open window of the greenhouse, quiet and focused.

He couldn't help but stop, but Luo Yuan behind him didn't stand still and rushed forward.

Then he turned to look at his general with some doubts.

General, won't you go in?

Their hands were numb from the cold as they ran all the way. Wasn't it just to come back earlier?

Why don't people come in when they arrive?

Luo Yuan really didn’t understand at all!

I don't know if there was a connection between them, but Du Jingyi suddenly felt strange, raised his head and looked outside, and then said to Cherry who was checking with her next to him.

Go outside and take a look. Did your aunt and the others forget something and bring it back?

Okay, Madam.

Unexpectedly, when Cherry opened the curtain, she saw the general with snow falling on his hair and eyebrows, and immediately said in surprise.

Madam, the general is back.

After hearing this, Du Jingyi immediately put down the pen in his hand, stood up and walked over.

There is a world of difference between what is outside the curtain and what is inside the house.

Therefore, even though he was standing at the door, the cold wind was still blowing inside.

When the couple looked at each other, Shang Ji strode in.

As soon as you walk in, you will be greeted with a chill.

Du Jingyi was not too thickly dressed in the greenhouse, so he couldn't help but shiver.

Seeing this, Shang Ji didn't go inside, but stood at the door and said.

I'm going to change first and come back later.

good.

Du Jingyi smiled, with both expectation and joy in his eyes.

Luo Yuan glanced at his general and followed suit.

Then let me go and take a shower too, and take a look at how the brothers are living in Xikuoyuan?

After that, he left without leaving any trace.

Cherry didn't look much, she lowered the curtain and said.

Young lady, please come in quickly. It's very cold at the door.

Um.

The side room of the greenhouse is a place where you can wash, and this was built by Butler He according to Shang Ji's requirements.

Therefore, there is no need for anyone to serve him.

As long as there is enough water, people can go into the bath and soak in it, which is very comfortable.

A doorless cabinet was specially built near the pool, which contains the fragrances and various skin care gels that Du Jingyi loves to use on weekdays.

They are all specially formulated and will not harm her pregnant body.

Shang Ji took a look around, took out the soap he usually used from the cabinet, and washed it from head to toe.

The heat is rising and my hair is soaked.

After feeling the chill leave his body bit by bit, Shang Ji's body was completely swept away by the wind and snow.

In the days to come, he can spend time with his family.

When I think about the wife and children around me, and the arrival of my grandmother and her family soon, I can't help but feel happy in my heart.

So, I took a deep breath and sank into the pool, held my breath for a while, then got up and came out of the bath.

I put on my usual clothes and then went to the greenhouse.

He always washed up very quickly, so Du Jingyi didn't wait long before he saw him walking in, steaming from his body, as if he had come out of a steamer.

Why did you come out without drying your hair, General?

There was a list that had just been compiled on the table, and Shang Ji saw it when he walked over.

Du Jingyi asked before he could answer.

Has the date been set?

Well, it will be on the nineteenth day.

After that, Du Jingyi handed over the list.

Then he took the handkerchief in his hand and wiped the water stains on his hair bit by bit.

The room was very warm, and Shang Ji had just washed up, so his whole body was hot.

Therefore, even if Du Jingyi wipes his hair, he will not get cold.

But there was still some water dripping from her hair, so Shang Ji felt distressed, took her hand and sat down to talk.

No need to bother, I'll come, just read the list to me.

Then he took the handkerchief back from her hand and began to rub his hair a little roughly, not at all as gentle as Du Jingyi's just now.

Du Jingyi had no choice but to let him go, and then he named the people on the list one by one.

It should be said or not, all the famous people in Sui'an City have been invited, but there is no bias.

After Shang Ji heard this, he just said something lightly.

Well, you can put the rest aside. Remember to send Dong Palace's post first.

Donggong?

Although Du Jingyi had met Empress Guo and hosted a banquet at the Prime Minister's Mansion this time, she did not list the royal family members.

Otherwise, it would be troublesome if people knew that they were interested in clinging to the royal family.

But Du Jingyi looked at Shang Ji's calm expression, and then confirmed it again and again.

Does the general only send the post to the East Palace, or does he also send it to other palaces?

Shang Ji paused for a moment before speaking.

First send the post to the East Palace, and then send another copy to the Fourth Prince's Palace and the Seventh Prince's Palace. The others include Prince Fu's Palace, Prince Bin's Palace, Prince Min's Palace, Prince De's Palace, and Princess Yuehua's Palace. Don't forget to invite them too. that is.

When Du Jingyi saw his husband's banquet, he knew it was a housewarming banquet, but he didn't know it and thought it was some kind of imperial banquet.

Not a single one of the royal relatives, dignitaries or courtiers was spared.

However, the general's mansion is large and luxurious, and it can accommodate even three to four hundred people.

It's just that Du Jingyi feels that this situation is too big. She is young and may not be able to handle it.

Before she could reveal what she was thinking, Shang Ji explained.

Grandma's return to Beijing is more important than the housewarming. I just want all the nobles in the city to know that today's peaceful and prosperous age is preserved with the blood of the Gu family, so no one can step on the lintel of the Gu family to go there. Climb up!

When he said this, there was an inexplicable coldness in his eyes.

Du Jingyi didn't know if he had heard any news that was not good for the Gu family recently, so he had such an arrangement.

He was silent and didn't say much.

After a while, Du Jingyi saw that his husband's eyes were particularly determined, and then Du Jingyi said with a smile.

(2)

Okay, listen to the general, I will send out the post tomorrow. When grandma comes, no matter how big the place is, I can hold it.

Hearing this, Shang Ji put down his anger and smiled.

Although the two didn't speak much, they understood each other's thoughts.

A quiet room, two hearts dependent on each other.

It is strange to say that it has been snowing heavily for many days, but it started to clear up on the day when Xing Zhao and his party entered Sui'an City.

The sunny winter day is still chilly.

But it is still much better than the wind and snow.

The city is also a bit more lively than in the past. Both those doing business and those wandering around are rushing out to do activities in anticipation of the new year's confinement.

Ten miles away from the outskirts of the city, Shang Ji brought his personal guards and family members to greet him.

He is riding on a tall horse, and today he is wearing a black fox and brocade fur coat, which makes him look very noble without losing the heroic appearance of a military commander.

Behind him is the luxurious and spacious carriage.

Even though there were four people including Du Jingyi sitting inside, it was not crowded.

Mrs. Xing opened the curtain and looked expectantly into the distance, mumbling something.

Why haven't we seen anyone yet? Logically speaking, shouldn't we have arrived a long time ago?

When they set out, they received news that they were only twenty miles away from Sui'an City, so they rushed out anxiously.

In order to see him as soon as possible, he walked ten miles, but after waiting for a long time, he still didn't see anyone.

The elder sister-in-law Liu and the eighth sister Xue Niang also dressed up carefully today.

It's just that I was excited to go first, but became a little anxious, worried that something might have happened on the way and I was delayed.

Among all the people sitting in the carriage, only Du Jingyi looked calmer.

But that was only on the surface. The nervousness in her heart at this moment was no less than the day when she went to meet the queen, but it was difficult to show it.

Finally, Xue Niang's sharp eyes saw the team gradually appearing not far away through the curtain, and she immediately shouted in surprise.

Come, come, they are coming.

This call made even the horse, which had been parked obediently, twist slightly, but was quickly stopped by the driver.

Let's go, go down and wait.

Mrs. Xing was so excited that she suddenly confessed as if she thought of something.

Mr. Liulang, please sit down for a moment and come down later to avoid getting cold.

Hearing what she said, the elder sisters-in-law Liu and Xue Niang also meant the same thing, but Du Jingyi smiled and shook his head.

The snow has stopped. It's okay. Don't worry, aunt.

After saying that, he stood up and got out of the carriage with everyone else.

When Shang Ji saw them coming down, he naturally got off his horse and walked to the front of the carriage to give Du Jingyi a hand.

He also slightly gathered the cloak on her body, and then said.

Is it cold?

Don't worry, General, I'm not cold.

Her cloak today is made of white fox fur, and underneath she wears a sky-blue horse-faced skirt embroidered with silver flowers and a crotch, which makes her look particularly elegant.

Standing side by side with Shang Ji, they are truly a match made in heaven.

Everyone who reads it must say, Yes!

After receiving Du Jingyi's affirmative answer, Shang Ji nodded, withdrew his concerned eyes, and then looked into the distance.

The excitement in his eyes almost overflowed. This was the first time Du Jingyi saw his husband like this.

In my heart, I became more and more curious about this relative of the Gu family.

Slowly, the originally vague team gradually became clearer.

Xing Zhao was leading the way on horseback, and Shang Zhiping was walking behind him.

Behind it were two chariots and horses, which looked quite heavy.

Then there are the luggage and cages of more than a dozen cars.

Although it is not a huge one, ordinary people will know that it must be the family members of an honorable family when they see it, and they will not dare to provoke it easily.

So it was a smooth journey all the way here.

When Mrs. Xing saw her son returning, a calm smile appeared on her face.

On the contrary, the sister-in-law Liu on the side was half-jawed in shock, pointed in the direction of her son Shang Zhiping, and stammered.

Is that Ping'er?

Xue Niang saw her sister-in-law's excitement, took her panicked hand and responded immediately.

It's Ping'er, it's Ping'er. He went out with Cousin Zhao and actually learned to ride a horse? How amazing!

Hearing this affirmative reply, the sister-in-law couldn't help but her eyes started to sore, and she quickly wiped the tears that were about to burst out of her eyes with a handkerchief.

Because at this moment, she seemed to see her husband riding a tall horse to greet her, with the same youthful spirit and the same high ambition.

The sound of horse hooves sounded, and the ruts left traces.

They appeared like this in the snowy sky.

Xing Zhao originally thought he had to go to the city gate to see it, but unexpectedly he saw everyone waiting. It has to be said that the fatigue of this trip was gone at once, and he happily shouted to the carriages and horses behind him There was a sound.

Grandma, we're here.

Hearing his voice, a charming daughter's voice came out and asked Xing Zhao.

Cousin Zhao, are cousin Shaoyu here too?

As soon as she opened her mouth, Xing Zhao couldn't help but chuckle.

Come, come, he's not the only one who's here, your cousin-in-law, cousin, and my mother are all here, waiting for you.

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw that the curtain on the carriage was slightly opened, and the person who opened the curtain was the daughter's house who had just spoken.

Behind a pair of delicate and soft hands, there is a face that is sparkling and slightly curious.

Sure enough, there were people standing in front.

But Gu Xiaolang still saw Shang Ji standing out among the crowd at a glance, his eyes full of expectation and longing.

The last time the two met was five years ago.

At that time, she was only a girl of twelve or thirteen years old, but now she has grown into a graceful young girl.

And because she was the only child in the Gu family, she was pampered by everyone.

Therefore, there is no lack of innocence and bright atmosphere.

Mrs. Gu sat calmly with her eyes closed and did not notice her granddaughter's movements. On the contrary, Nanny Qin who was waiting on the side frowned slightly when she saw this scene.

He said a word of caution when he opened his mouth.

Miss Ninth, freeze your hands carefully.

When Gu Xiaolang heard this, he put down the curtain and said apologetically.

I haven't been back to Sui'an City for many years, so I'm a little more happy. Grandma Qin, don't be angry. It's me who has exceeded the rules.

When she said this, she looked gentle and courteous, exuding the noble aura of a young lady from a distinguished family.

Mrs. Gu, who had closed her eyes just now, opened her eyes after hearing this, sighed slightly and said.

It's been over ten years, and we haven't been back to Sui'an City in over ten years.