69 Leave Mingyue Out of This (1/2)

The two families had dinner together while the elders were discussing matters about the marriage. After dinner, Han Yunyi took Yang Yun's mother to her courtyard for a walk while talking about various things. Mingyue took Yang An to her room for a chat while the boys gathered together in a room.

Jiang Huan was playing a round of chess with Yang Yun with Xia Liang forced to observe their game while Xiao Xian and Xiao Tian continued their conversation from early on. The brother's conversation halted again when a knocking sounded. Soon, Xiao Xian's wife walked with a servant behind her carrying a tray of refreshment.

Jiang Xiao Xian's expression lightened up when he saw his wife walking towards him with her protruding belly. He stood up and walked to his wife's side. ”Why are you here instead of resting?”

Xie Wen Ji tilted her head up as she was shorter when she stood side by side with Jiang Xiao Xian. Her pale face regained some colors when she saw her husband. ”I brought some refreshments for everyone. I thought you might be thirsty,” she answered. Xie Wen Ji turned to the servant and motioned them to put the tray of refreshment on the table. Then, she turned to look at her husband again. ”Don't worry. I will return and rest after this.”

Jiang Xiao Xian tensed as his gaze landed on his wife's stomach. Her health was not too good since she got pregnant and Mingyue had advised her to rest a lot. Xiao Xian reached for Wen Ji's hand and was surprised to feel her cold skin. ”I'll send you back.”

”I'm fine. I have the servant accompanying me,” Xie Wen Ji patted her husband's hand to reassure him. ”You should continue your talk with Second Brother.” She turned to Xiao Tian and nodded as a greeting.

Jiang Xiao Xian watched as his wife's figure disappeared behind the door. Only then did he return to his seat.

”How much longer until sister-in-law give birth?” Jiang Xiao Tian asked.

”In another month,” Xiao Xian answered. He frowned as he thought about his wife again. He was excited as this will be their first child, but he was worried about his wife's condition. It was a good thing that His Majesty had summoned him back to the capital. Although he was busy with the preparation for the Spring Hunt, at least he could frequently watch over his wife.

Jiang Xiao Xian shifted his gaze to Xiao Tian and said, ”When will you and Xiao Liang bring home a wife and settle down?”

The tea in Xiao Tian's mouth almost spilled out at his brother's question. He cleared his throat and looked at Xiao Xian with a scowl. ”Elder brother, what are you saying?”

”Even our younger sister is getting married in a few months,” Xiao Xian said with a shrug. He raised a brow when a thought crossed his mind. ”You've been traveling around under His Majesty's order,” he lowered his voice and teased, ”It is possible that you have fancied a girl and gotten married in secret.”