C104 (2/2)

Xiao Qian narrowed his eyes, a dark glint flashing across them. ” ”What does that youth look like?”

”It's very thin, and its body doesn't seem too good. It was born with a pure and beautiful body, and its temperament is very refined and pressing. One look at it and you can tell that it isn't an ordinary family's child.”

Su Zhi felt that the man's grip on her large hand had tightened up, and her words contained some surprise and doubt.

”Could it be His Highness, the Crown Prince?”

Crown Prince? Not to mention Xiao Qian, even Su Zhi herself was confused. She had just arrived at Xuan City, so how could she know the crown prince? However, they had also said that they had recognized the wrong person.

”Alright, then I must be overthinking things. I shouldn't be disturbing myself.”

Xiao Qian didn't reply as he stared at the pink veil, deep in thought.

Other than this, there was also He Qiniang's situation.

Although Su Zhi did not want to meddle in other people's business, she had come to ask for help.

In the morning, he would go and take a look at that poor woman. If he could be looked after by his father, it would be good for him to be born safely. If he didn't have that blessing, he wouldn't be able to blame his mother.

”General, what would you do if I conceived your child one day?”

Xiao Qian was interrupted by her and a smile appeared on his face again. ”You're stupid. Of course you were born, pet!”

”Oh, that's not right. If you're a daughter, then you'll be spoiled. If you're a boy, then follow me in training to protect you.”

Su Zhi could not help but giggle, feeling warm in her heart.

If that was the case, then he had met the right person.

At the mention of this topic, Xiao Qian had even less intention of leaving. He held Su Zhi's hand, looking forward to the future.

The man had even thought of several children's names.

Facing the incomparably sincere Xiao Qian, however, Su Zhi could not bear to drive him away and began to indulge his rogue.

When he woke up, he didn't care about Xiao Qian and went to sleep.

That night, Su Zhi had a strange dream. She dreamt that a teenager was waving to her from deep within the shade, sweetly calling her: Su family's elder sister.

When the scene changed, she found herself in a sea of fire with a baby crying beside her. She was sweating profusely, wanting to scream but unable to do so. Tears flowed freely from the smoke, and only when someone patted her in her sleep did she feel at ease.

As soon as the sky brightened, Su Zhi was jolted awake by the scene she repeatedly dreamt about. She laid on the bed without strength, without even the strength to turn back.

The pillow beside him was already empty. It was unknown when Xiao Qian left.

When she touched it, it was still warm.

Su Zhi forced herself up. When she opened the door, she found that Dan Xue had already filled the hot water bottle and was waiting outside.

”Madam, did you not sleep well last night?”

”Mm. After being entangled by a nightmare, I won't be able to awaken.”

Dan Xue looked at her worriedly. She hurriedly put the copper basin on the wooden shelf.

”When the general left, he even mentioned this matter, saying that he wanted this servant to pick some white tea to fry for him so that he could calm down and help him sleep.”

Su Zhi nodded slightly, but didn't put too much thought into it. Instead, she asked, ”When did the general leave?”

”About two hours ago.”

Didn't that mean that he would only leave when the sun rose? If he stayed here for a night, he wouldn't have to worry about the chatter of his family.

”Forget it, there are already some people leaving. I don't really care about the business in the store these few days. Let's go over there first.”

Dan Xue attended to Su Zhi as she washed herself. She served morning tea for Su Zhi to use and personally sent her out the door.

After leaving the main gate, Su Zhi didn't rush to leave. Instead, she turned a corner and went to Aunt Ying's house.

He didn't know if He Qiniang had woken up, nor did he know if that man was willing to accept the child.

She tried knocking on the door but there was no sound from inside. Seeing that no one was around, she softly called out, ”Seventh Madame, are you up yet?”

Still, no one paid any attention to her. The tightly shut door was ice-cold and still had no signs of opening.

Su Zhi had no choice but to board the carriage and rush to the store. For some reason, she felt nervous whenever He Qiniang was mentioned.

It was probably because she hadn't slept well last night — Su Zhi comforted herself.