So it turned out that after all their long conversation, they had been talking at cross - purposes!
Xiao Tian asked in confusion, "Didn't I tell you when I came in?"
Yi Qing thought that Xiao Tian was hopeless; he was young but already acting like an old man with dementia!
Xiao Tian felt he was more wronged than Dou E.
Before he could even say a word, Yi Qing had said it was a thorny problem!
Moreover, in his mind, Yi Qing was a master at understanding people's hearts. She should know everything.
Yi Qing: "Heck, I know nothing. You stupid fool!"
Such low intelligence would affect their future children.
Forget it. He was so stupid. Why even think about having kids? She might as well just make do with him. She just didn't know if he would be any good...
Xiao Tian was still angrily talking about Concubine Xue's pregnancy, while Yi Qing's mind had already drifted to some inappropriate places.
"So, Yi Qing, is there any way to know if the child she's carrying is the emperor's?" Xiao Tian looked at Yi Qing hopefully.
Yi Qing: "Wait. Let's talk about my matter first. When will Ping Xinian enter the mansion?"
"Enter whose mansion? Didn't I tell you I went to ask the emperor to retract his order?"
Yi Qing couldn't believe it. "Just like that?"
"Not yet."
In Yi Qing's heart, she thought, "I knew it. Humph, heartless man!"
"… You just need to write a statement to the emperor, and then it'll be done."
Was it really that simple? Yi Qing was overjoyed.
It wasn't just the result that made her happy, but also the fact that Xiao Tian had kept his promise.
This was the first step in rebuilding trust. He was smart for once.
However, Xiao Tian changed the subject. "There's just one problem..."
The smile on Yi Qing's face froze.
"You can't even write. You hardly know any characters!"
Yi Qing gritted her teeth and said, "You write it, and I'll just put a cross on it. How about that!"
"Okay then." Xiao Tian actually thought seriously and replied.
Yi Qing felt like dying.
She didn't ask how Xiao Tian had managed it. She only cared about the result! Anyway, with Xiao Tian's straight - laced personality, there was no way it was a result of some improper deal.
"Let's talk about Concubine Xue's pregnancy first. Do you have any ideas?" Xiao Tian asked impatiently.
"No." Yi Qing said firmly. "We can't even prove it after the child is born, let alone when it's still in her womb. If there were a way, I would have exposed the Crown Prince long ago. Why wait until now?"
It seemed reasonable. Xiao Tian thought with a solemn expression. He had been too naive.
"However, I think," Yi Qing continued, "this child should be the emperor's."
"Why do you say so?"
"What kind of place is the palace? Do you think just anyone can walk around freely in the harem? The emperor isn't a foolish ruler. How could he allow such things to happen in the harem? If it weren't the emperor's, then it could only be yours."
"Nonsense!" Xiao Tian blushed with anger.
"Don't be so excited. I'm just giving an example to show you that the possibility of Concubine Xue having someone else's child is very low."
The Crown Prince had been able to fake the bloodline because the emperor wasn't the emperor at that time, at least not when Concubine Xue got pregnant.
Looking at Xiao Tian's solemn expression, Yi Qing couldn't help but want to tease him. "It's the emperor's business. Why do you look so green - faced?"
He was truly a real - deal good friend.
Yi Qing didn't really care about the palace affairs. She was more eager to see Ping Xinian's expression and then gloat over her misfortune.
Want to enter the gate of the Xiao Mansion? Well, she had short legs and couldn't even cross the threshold!
Maybe because the emperor was so happy about Concubine Xue's pregnancy, after two statements were submitted and the Ping family donated 300,000 taels of silver to the national treasury, the emperor simply let the matter go.
The General's Mansion returned to its former tranquility.
The only thing that didn't return to normal might be Xiao Tian.
Yi Qing even had the naughty thought that the emperor and Xiao Tian were a couple, so when Xiao Tian saw Xue Ci pregnant, he was burning with jealousy.
Now it was up to her to save Xiao Tian's orientation!
There were so few outstanding men in the world, and the ones she took a fancy to were even fewer. She had to keep a close eye on him!
Two days later, Meng Huaisheng came to say goodbye to Yi Qing.
"What, are you guys leaving?" Yi Qing asked in surprise.
She had thought these people weren't going to leave.
To be honest, she still didn't understand why these people from Licheng had come to the capital.
If it was just to pay respects to Xiao Jinghan, it seemed a bit far - fetched.
Meng Huaisheng smiled bitterly and said, "It's time to go back. At first, we thought the emperor had treated General Xiao unfairly. But after Guard Xiao told us General Xiao's last wish and showed us his former letters as evidence, we decided to follow the general's last wish and return to Licheng. Madam, take good care of yourself and the prince. All of us in the Xiao Family Army are grateful to you."
After being modest for a while, Yi Qing asked curiously, "General Xiao's last wish? What last wish? Why haven't I heard of it?"
Why did she feel that this last wish seemed to come out of nowhere and was a bit too timely?
Did Xiao Jinghan predict this situation when he was alive?
If so, he was truly a man who never made a wrong calculation.
Meng Huaisheng lowered his head and said, "To be honest, we also find it strange. General Xiao's last wish was to defend Licheng and never leave for any reason, and to be loyal only to the emperor."
It didn't say they couldn't come to the capital. Yi Qing's suspicion lessened a bit.
But something still didn't seem right. Why did Xiao Jinghan write a will when he was fine?
"It's said that General Xiao thought the battlefield was full of uncertainties, so he left his last wish in advance to prevent being taken advantage of by those with ulterior motives."
Yi Qing said, "Okay. Since there's such a thing, you should go back early."
Defending the country was indeed a serious matter.
Meng Huaisheng probed, "What do you think of Xiao Tian's character, Madam?"
Yi Qing was on guard. She knew he was suspicious of the will of Xiao Jinghan that Xiao Tian had presented. She said seriously, "He is upright and honest. I trust him!"
Meng Huaisheng looked a bit embarrassed and said, "That's good. I was just asking casually."
"It's okay. You don't have much contact with him, so it's understandable that you're not familiar with him." Yi Qing didn't press the matter.
After seeing them off, the mansion became quiet.
Yi Qing was bored and continued to idle in her medical clinic.
Zisu and Prince Zhen had gone out to buy roast goose. Xiao Tian was busy with something and had been coming home late and leaving early for several days.
Yi Qing had roasted the sweet potatoes until they smelled delicious. Just as she was sniffing and drooling, the thick cotton curtain was lifted.
It was Madam Fan and Ranran.
Yi Qing stood up with a smile and said, "It's been a long time, Madam. And it's been a long time, Ranran."
Ranran said quickly, "Sister - in - law, is there something going on in the mansion? The gate hasn't been opened for more than ten days. My mother sent me here every day to check. But it's okay. The delicious food my mother prepared finally ended up in my stomach. Sister - in - law, do you think I've gained weight?"
"You haven't gained weight. You've grown quite a bit taller, though." Yi Qing said with a smile. "Come and have some roasted sweet potatoes."
"Okay!" Ranran came over and opened the basket. "These are the snacks my mother made. I helped too. Sister - in - law, try them quickly."