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For example, when she saw several dowries she had designed herself on the stall, she had spent a lot of effort to get the craftsmen to forge them and sell them all over the place.

As a result, on the way down, she found that there were quite a few small peddlers selling this item. Although the workmanship wasn't considered good, it was still much cheaper.

No one would feel comfortable having the fruits of their labour stolen. It seemed that they were aware of their own rights, or else they would be bullied for nothing.

”What are you thinking about? Why are you so engrossed in me? Do you hear me talking to you?”

Su Zhi snapped out of her daze and looked at Xiao Qian, ”Ah? What did you say? ”

The man sighed helplessly. ”I said I won't be able to see you and the kid for the next few days. I have to go to the camp in the western suburbs. I think I'll be delayed for three or four days.”

”Oh, I know.”

Xiao Qian stared at her with a puzzled expression.

”You have nothing else to say to me?”

Su Zhi's face was full of questions. What did he want to say?

Xiao Qian looked at her with dissatisfaction, waiting for her to finish her words.

”Oh oh, the military camp is hard, take care, General.”

So disappointed, just like that...

Last time before Tan Zhao went on the battlefield, his wife had even made clothes from the soles of his shoes. She had prepared everything for him and had sent him all the way out on the official road. At that time, he didn't feel anything, but compared to that, why was he feeling a little sad?

Su Zhi was also dumbfounded, not knowing what Xiao Qian's sudden disappointment meant.

As a general, he had quite a few servants under him. What he needed to prepare didn't need her to do so, right? Besides, the camps in the western suburbs were not that far away, there was no need to wail and express reluctance, right?

As the two walked together, their thoughts were different.

It was already evening when he returned from the capital. The winter sun had set early.

Before dark, Spring Leaf Alley had become quiet. Occasionally, there would be the sound of barking dogs, disturbing the return of the people at night.

As usual, Mama Ding was waiting outside for Su Zhi to come back, along with Xiao Qian who insisted on sending her back.

”Madam and the general are finally back. Miss Lan is making a fuss about father and mother, but we won't listen no matter how hard we try.”

”I'm sorry, mother Ding. I spoiled that child a little. His personality is very sticky.”

Mother Ding shook her head. ”That's nothing. Miss Lan is very clever. Many kids her age can't even compare to her.”

Xiao Qian nodded in agreement. ”That's right. The Soybean Pancake is indeed smarter than an average child.” He might even be a child prodigy when he called her daddy.

Su Zhi spat at him, ”Just get used to him. Who can endure his temper when he grows up?”

If his child were to suffer it, what else could he do?

As soon as he stepped into the yard, two children, one big and one small, ran out of the house and ran toward them.

”Mother, Uncle Xiao, you're finally back.”

Soybean was still holding her breath, looking teary. She sniffed and put her small face on Xiao Qian's shoulder, staring at Su Zhi with her big, watery eyes full of grievance.

”Yo, this pitiful appearance.”

Su Zhi's heart softened as well as she reached out her hand to tease her.

The family of four was enjoying themselves, but when they saw the servant girl beside them, their hearts were filled with envy.

When Mama Ding went to the kitchen to prepare some snacks, she could not help but sigh. The general's age could be considered as having a future, which was better than being alone in the past.

If only a family could be so harmonious forever.

Unfortunately, there was no such thing as eternity.