The Pretty Wife of General Jinxiu Huanian

Chapter 158 Children's Growth

That day, Yunxi sat steadily in the hall, needle and thread in her hands, concentrating on sewing a cloak for the prince who was about to enter winter.

The sunlight shone directly on her through the window lattice, giving her a faint edge of light.

At this time, the maid from the mansion came running over, panting and saying, "Madam, the young lady and the young master are back."

When Yunxi heard this, she quickly put down her needlework, a delighted smile instantly spread across her face, and she hurriedly said, "Let them in quickly."

After a while, I saw my daughter Wanyu and my son Yuxuan walking into the hall side by side.

Wanyu was wearing a light pink dress, her waist swaying gently, her posture like a willow branch in the spring breeze.

Her eyebrows are curved like hills in the distance, her eyes are watery like the lake in the autumn night, and her every move reveals a sense of elegance.

Yuxuan was wearing a blue gown, his shoulders were straight, his chest was held high, his face was handsome, and his eyes were firm and resolute, as if nothing could defeat him.

Wanyu saw her mother and quickly came up to her. She took Yunxi's hand and said in a soft voice, "Mother, you are busy again."

Yunxi patted Wanyu's hand and said with a smile, "Since you have some free time, why not sew a cloak for your father?"

Yuxuan also came forward, bowed slightly and said, "Thank you for your hard work, mother."

Yunxi waved her hand and said, "How are you two doing after your trip?"

Wanyu pursed her lips and replied, "Don't worry, mother. Everything is fine."

Yuxuan also nodded and said, "Don't worry, mother."

"Mother." Wanyu and Yuxuan said in unison.

Yunxi took their hands and looked at them carefully. "Are you doing okay these past few days?"

Wanyu smiled and said, "Don't worry, mother, everything is fine.

This time, she followed her master to learn the piano. The master was very strict. He would ask his daughter to get up before dawn to practice the piano. Her fingers were covered with calluses.

But my daughter doesn't find it hard, instead she finds it quite interesting." As she spoke, Wanyu shook Yunxi's hand, her eyes sparkling.

Yunxi nodded, "That's good."

Yuxuan continued, "Mother, my experience in the army was not as easy as my sister's.

I trained every day until my bones were about to break, but I gritted my teeth and didn't say a word."

Yuxuan puffed out his chest, his face full of pride.

Yunxi looked at Yuxuan, her eyes filled with satisfaction, "I know you are an ambitious child."

As she was speaking, Wanyu took out a sachet from her bosom and handed it to Yunxi, "Mother, this is the sachet I made for you personally, I hope you like it.

My daughter put a lot of thought into embroidering this sachet, and the stitches are so fine and dense."

Yunxi took the sachet and smelled it, "Hmm, it smells really good, my son's cooking skills are getting better and better.

This sachet smells better than the ones sold in that store."

Yuxuan said: "Mother, I met many brave soldiers in the army this time.

There was a kid about my age who was seriously injured on the battlefield, but he still shouted that he wanted to continue killing the enemy. That kind of energy is really admirable."

Yuxuan said, clenching his fists.

Yunxi patted Yuxuan on the shoulder and said, "Yuxuan, you must remember that a man should be responsible and serve the country and the people."

Yuxuan nodded solemnly, "Mother, I'll remember this. I will definitely fight bravely like those soldiers in the future to defend our country."

Yunxi smiled and said, "You two are my good children. By the way, Wanyu, how is your piano learning going?"

Wanyu tilted her head and thought for a moment, then said, "Mother, I can now play several pieces of music. Master praised my progress."

"Then play a song for mom?" Yunxi looked at Wanyu with anticipation.

Wanyu said a little embarrassedly, "Mother, I've been busy these past few days, and my hands are still raw. I'll definitely play it for you in a few days."

Yunxi nodded. "Okay. Yuxuan, have you encountered anything interesting in the army?"

Yuxuan scratched his head and said, "Mom, there isn't anything interesting. There was one time when we were marching at night and we got lost. It took us a long time to find our way."

"That must have exhausted you, right?" Yunxi asked with concern.

"It's tiring, but it's also a lesson for me. I have to be more careful and cautious when marching next time."

Yuxuan looked serious.

Yunxi said, "You two, take good care of yourselves and don't let your mother worry."

Wanyu and Yuxuan said in unison: "Don't worry, mother, we will."

After lunch, Yunxi took Wanyu and Yuxuan for a walk in the garden.

In the garden, flowers are in full bloom and butterflies are dancing among the flowers.

Wanyu took gentle steps and leaned over to smell a blooming peony. "Mother, this flower is so beautiful."

Yunxi smiled and said, "Just as beautiful as my Wanyu."

Yuxuan was practicing boxing on the side. His eyes were focused, his teeth were clenched, and every punch he threw was accompanied by a whistling sound. Every move he made was vigorous and powerful.

His sturdy arms rose and fell with his movements, demonstrating the boy's strength.

"Yuxuan, don't get too tired." Yunxi said with concern.

Yuxuan wiped the sweat from his forehead, and the sweat slid down his resolute face. He grinned and said, "Mother, I'm not tired. I need to practice diligently to become a real general in the future."

As he spoke, he threw another fierce punch, as if there were thousands of troops in front of him.

At this time, the housekeeper of the Marquisate came running in, panting, and shouted as he ran: "Madam, Miss, Master, there is a guest outside who wants to see the Miss and Master."

Yunxi frowned, her brows twisted into a knot, and asked, "Who is it?"

The butler gasped and said, "It's a young man who claims to be the young master's good friend in the army."

Yunxi waved her hand and said simply, "Please come in."

After a while, a young man in a white robe walked in.

The young man was fair-skinned, with delicate features, and he was holding a folding fan in his hand.

He bowed and said respectfully, "Meet the Madam, Miss, and Brother Yuxuan."

Yuxuan walked up, grabbed his arm, and said excitedly: "It's you, Brother Zhao, how come you have time to come to my house today?"

Young Master Zhao unfolded his folding fan, fanned it gently, and said with a smile, "I heard that you and Miss Wanyu were back, so I came to visit."

Wanyu bowed slightly, the corners of her mouth raised, and she said softly, "Thank you, Mr. Zhao, for your concern."

Several people sat down in the garden, and the maids brought them tea and snacks.

The tea was steaming hot and the dim sum was delicate and small.

Yuxuan picked up a piece of dessert, stuffed it into his mouth, and said while chewing: "Brother Zhao, you don't know, life in the army is really hard."

Young Master Zhao took a sip of tea and said, "Brother Yuxuan, I can certainly think of that, but it's worth it to endure some hardship in order to serve the country."

Yuxuan swallowed the snack and patted his chest: "Of course, I'm a man, this little hardship is nothing."

Wanyu took a sip of tea and said, "Brother, you must take good care of yourself in the army and don't let mother worry."

Yuxuan looked at Wanyu and said with a smile: "Don't worry, sister, I'm fine."

Yunxi looked at the children, her eyes full of love: "As long as you are all safe and sound, your mother will be content."

Young Master Zhao nodded and said, "Madam is right. Brother Yuxuan is brave and fearless in the army. Everyone admires him very much."

Yuxuan waved his hand and said, "Brother Zhao, you are too kind. We brothers worked hard together."

As he spoke, Yuxuan stood up and demonstrated a military move: "Brother Zhao, look at this move. If you encounter a surprise attack from the enemy, this is how you deal with it."

Young Master Zhao also stood up and started to learn from Yuxuan. The two of them laughed and it was very lively.

Yunxi smiled and shook her head: "These two kids can't sit still for a moment."

Wanyu covered her mouth and chuckled: "Mother, my brothers and others are just like that."

Everyone was chatting happily, with each other talking one after another.

Young Master Zhao said, "Brother Yuxuan, you have made many contributions in the army this time."

Yuxuan smiled and said, "This is all the result of the soldiers working together.

Young Master Zhao looked at Wanyu with admiration in his eyes, "Miss Wanyu is becoming more and more beautiful."

Wanyu's fair face suddenly turned red like a ripe apple. She lowered her head shyly, and her hands unconsciously fiddled with the corners of her clothes.

Yunxi quickly smiled and said, "Mr. Zhao, you are too kind."

A few people chatted about some random things. Mr. Zhao looked at the sky and stood up to say goodbye.

Yunxi hurriedly asked the housekeeper to see her off, but Master Zhao waved his hands repeatedly: "No, no, Madam, please stay a while."

After seeing Mr. Zhao off, Yunxi pulled Wanyu and Yuxuan over and said seriously, "Be careful with the friends you make outside. Don't let them cheat you."

Wanyu nodded obediently and replied, "Don't worry, mother. We know what's going on."

Yuxuan also patted his chest and assured: "Mom, don't worry, we are not stupid."

A few days later, Yuxuan and Wanyu were playing with crickets in the yard when a soldier came running over. "Master Yuxuan, there's an urgent order from the army. You have to return to the team and prepare for the battle."

When Yuxuan heard this, he immediately stood up and his expression became serious.

When Yunxi heard the news, she hurried over to help Yuxuan pack his bag. As she packed, she kept nagging him, "Yuxuan, bring a few more clothes for you, and two pairs of shoes."

As he spoke, his eyes turned red, filled with reluctance, "Yuxuan, be careful on this trip. Swords have no eyes, so don't be reckless."

Yuxuan held his mother's hand and comforted her, "Mom, don't worry, your son will definitely return safely."

Wanyu was standing aside, tears welling up in her eyes. She tried hard to hold back her tears and said, "Brother, you have to take care of yourself."

Yuxuan touched Wanyu's head and said, "Sister, the family depends on you to help mother."

After saying that, Yuxuan gritted his teeth, picked up his bag, and strode out of the mansion.

After Yuxuan left, Wanyu put away her former liveliness, got up before dawn every day, and studied the art of playing the piano and women's work more diligently.

The slender fingers danced on the strings without stopping for a moment.

When she was working as a maid, her stitches were as fine as ants lining up. She knew very well that she had to bring honor to the Marquis's Mansion and could not let her brother worry about the family while he was away.

One day, Wanyu was practicing the piano in her room. She was concentrating on playing when she suddenly heard a noise coming from outside.

She put down her zither and went out, only to see two servants arguing.

"I got it first!"

"It's obviously me!"

Wanyu walked forward upon hearing the sound and saw two servants with red faces, holding a broom tightly in their hands, neither of them giving in.

Wanyu frowned and said, "Why are you arguing here?"

A servant said, "Miss, I wanted to clean the yard first, but who would have thought he would snatch the broom from me?"

As he spoke, the servant glared at his companion opposite him angrily.

The other boy was not to be outdone. He shouted at the top of his voice, "Miss, don't listen to his nonsense. It was clearly me who came to pick up the broom first to work, and he insisted on butting in."

The young man stamped his feet as he spoke.

Wanyu looked at them and shook her head helplessly, saying, "It's just a broom, why bother with this?"

She turned around and ordered the maid beside her: "Go, get another broom."

The maid hurriedly ran to get a new broom and handed it to the two servants.

Wanyu said, "This way you won't have to fight over it."

The two servants finally released their hands, took the new broom, and nodded repeatedly with shame on their faces, saying, "Thank you, Miss."

After dealing with this matter, Wanyu sighed lightly, turned around and went back to her room to practice her piano.

She sat in front of the piano, her slender fingers gently plucking the strings. The sound was sometimes melodious, sometimes rapid, as if telling the thoughts in her heart.

A few days later, Wanyu was sorting clothes in her room when she suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside the door.

"Miss, there is a letter for you." The maid's voice came.

Wanyu's heart tightened. Could it be a letter from her brother? She hurried to the door and took the letter from the maid.

She couldn't wait to open the letter, and saw that it said: "Sister, I am doing well in the army, don't worry.

This time, I will definitely achieve great military success."

Wanyu's eyes instantly became moist, and she clutched the letter tightly, as if this would bring her closer to her brother.

Yuxuan, who was in the army, was now following the generals and preparing to go to the battlefield.

He was dressed in armor, standing tall and straight, with a look of determination and courage in his eyes.

On the battlefield, the enemy troops surged like a tide, with great momentum. Yu Xuan gripped the spear tightly in his hand and shouted loudly: "Brothers, follow me!"

When the soldiers heard his shouts, their morale was boosted and they followed him into battle.

Yuxuan took the lead and rushed into the enemy camp, waving the spear in his hand. Wherever he went, the enemies fell down one after another.

His face was covered with dust and blood, but he didn't care. He had only one belief in his heart, which was to defeat the enemy.

The battle was extremely fierce, and Yuxuan's comrades kept falling down, but he did not retreat at all.

"Kill!" Yuxuan roared again, leading the soldiers to fight bravely.

After a hard fight, the enemy finally began to collapse.

In the end, Yuxuan and his team won.

Yuxuan was covered in blood, but his eyes were filled with the joy of victory.

He grinned, revealing a row of big white teeth, his chest heaving violently as he gasped.

The armor on his body was badly damaged, and enemy limbs were still hanging on some parts.

Yuxuan waved his hand, wiped the blood off his face, and shouted loudly: "Brothers, we won!"

His voice was hoarse but full of endless heroism.

As time went by, Yuxuan's prestige in the army became higher and higher, and Wanyu became a talented woman praised by everyone in the Marquis' Mansion.

One day, a distinguished guest arrived at the Marquis's residence. It turned out to be the nanny who served the Empress. She was dressed in gorgeous clothes, her face heavily powdered, her eyes squinting as she entered the mansion with small steps.

She came on the Queen's orders to invite Wanyu into the palace.

When Yunxi found out, she quickly pulled Wanyu to the dressing table and began to comb her hair in a hurry.

"Wanyu, after entering the palace, you must be careful with your words and actions and don't lose your manners."

Yunxi kept muttering to herself while she was putting a golden hairpin on Wanyu.

Wanyu nodded obediently, "Mother, I understand."

Wanyu followed the nanny into the palace. In the palace, she behaved in a dignified manner, neither humble nor arrogant.

The queen sat on a high seat, looking Wanyu up and down with a faint smile on her lips.

The Queen said, "This young lady from the Marquis's Mansion is truly extraordinary." Wanyu bowed slightly and said softly, "Thank you, Her Majesty, for the compliment."

After returning from the palace, Wanyu couldn't wait to run to Yunxi and chattered to her about what she had seen and heard in the palace.

Yunxi held Wanyu's hand and said with a look of satisfaction, "My son has really grown up."

Yuxuan also made many military achievements. On the battlefield, Yuxuan rode a tall horse and brandished a long sword, his momentum was like a tiger coming down the mountain.

When the enemy saw him, they were so frightened that their legs went weak. He led his soldiers to charge into battle, and wherever he went, the enemy threw away their weapons and armor.

Finally, Yuxuan was appointed as a general by the emperor. When Yuxuan returned to the mansion with honor, Yunxi was already waiting at the door.

As soon as she saw Yuxuan, tears couldn't stop flowing and she walked forward quickly.

"My son, you are finally back." Yunxi said.

Yuxuan knelt down in front of Yunxi with a plop, "Mother, I'm sorry for making you worry."

The whole Marquis' Mansion was filled with jubilation, celebrating Yuxuan's return.