The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

After careful consideration, the Parthian envoy Shi Daming decided to stay temporarily in this strange place.

Then he couldn't wait to look for a suitable room.

While asking around, he heard that there was a place where nine out of ten rooms were empty.

This news made his eyes light up. He thought that perhaps he could find a satisfactory residence there, so he decided to go there to find out without hesitation.

With anticipation in mind, Shi Daming walked quickly towards the place where nine out of ten rooms were empty.

Along the way, various imaginations about this place kept emerging in his mind. The doors and windows were closed, exuding a desolate atmosphere.

Smith took a deep breath, calmed himself, and began to check the vacant rooms one by one.

He asked around and finally learned from a trembling old man that this place was haunted, so many people were afraid to live here and moved away.

But Smith didn't care at all. He thought to himself, "Humph, what's the point of it? As long as it doesn't cost money, it's better than anything else."

So, he found a relatively intact house, rolled up his sleeves and started to clean up.

After Xiyu and Zhuge Liang had their meal, they returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion together.

As soon as he entered the mansion, Xi Yu saw a portrait lying quietly on the table.

When I got closer, I saw that it was the portrait of Princess Linglong of Parthia.

Although he never intended to interfere in the affairs of other countries, he couldn't help but look at the portrait carefully at this moment.

The woman in the painting had eyebrows as dark as distant ink, eyes as clear as autumn water, a straight and upturned nose, and slightly pursed cherry lips. She looked quite good.

Xi Yu's gaze lingered on the portrait for a long time, and a ripple appeared in his heart.

He thought to himself that such a beautiful woman must be highly respected in the Parthian Empire.

But what does this have to do with me? I am in this chaotic world, entangled in many affairs, how can I care about the princess of another country?

However, for some reason, the face in the portrait seemed to be deeply imprinted in his mind and could not be erased.

Xi Yu sighed softly and slowly turned his eyes away from the portrait.

Although the beauty of this Parthian princess is stunning, it is just a glimmer of light in this complicated world.

But somehow, the eyes of the woman in the portrait seemed to carry an indescribable resentment and expectation, which made him feel vaguely uneasy.

After a while, Xi Yu shook his head vigorously, trying to tell himself: "Don't think about other things, the most urgent thing is the family and country."

He calmed himself down and was no longer disturbed by the portrait. He decided to go find Gan Mei and see his son Xi Ping'an.

Xi Yu came to Gan Mei's place with great anticipation. Before he entered the door, he heard a burst of laughter coming from inside the house.

He quickened his pace and walked into the house, only to see Xi Ping'an staggering towards Gan Mei. His small steps were unsteady but full of determination.

Gan Mei opened her arms and encouraged him with joy: "Ping An, come here, come to mother."

Xi Ping'an giggled, tried hard to keep his balance, and finally succeeded in falling into Gan Mei's arms.

When Xi Yu saw this scene, his eyes were filled with tenderness and relief.

Xi Yu walked forward, held Xi Ping'an in his arms, lifted him up high, and said with a smile: "My son, you learned to walk so quickly!"

Xi Ping'an was lifted into the air, waving his hands happily and making babbling sounds.

Gan Mei looked at the father and son from the side, her eyes full of happiness and tenderness, and said: "Yes, this child has been eager to go on his own these days."

Xi Yu put Xi Ping'an down and let him continue walking on the ground, while he carefully protected him at the side, not daring to take his eyes off him for even a moment.

On the other side, Linglong snuggled in Young Master Huang's arms, her coquettish face full of sweetness, and she was increasingly favored by Young Master Huang.

At this moment, she looked out the window, her eyes gradually became blurred, and her heart recalled the past events in the court of the Parthian Empire.

At that time, many concubines used various means to curry favor with the king in order to win his favor.

Linglong bit her lip and thought to herself, "Now that I am in this strange place, for the sake of long-term prosperity and wealth, I have to let go and be like them."

This incident soon caused extreme dissatisfaction among Huang family's eldest wife Shao Shufang.

She was in her room, her face livid with anger, her hands on her hips, and she cursed behind his back: "That Linglong is a vixen, I don't know what seductive tricks she used to make the young master go around in circles!"

At this moment, a servant who was often bullied ran in crying, knelt on the ground with a plop, and complained to Shao Shufang: "Madam, please help me!"

The servant sobbed and said, "Madam, Linglong is now relying on the young master's favor and is completely lawless! She is taking revenge on us servants wantonly. Although we asked her to do more work in the past, which servant didn't do this when they first came? This is the rule! Now that she is favored, she abuses us like this. We are really miserable!"

When Shao Shufang heard the servants' crying, she became so angry that she trembled all over, her face turned red, and she felt like her lungs were about to explode.

She gnashed her teeth and kept shouting, "How ridiculous! How ridiculous! How dare she be so arrogant? I, Shao Shufang, will never let her go!"

Then, she waved her hand and said impatiently to the servant: "Okay, you go down first!"

Shao Shufang decided to go find Linglong to settle the score. The maid beside her hurriedly held her back and advised, "Madam, please don't be impulsive!"

Shao Shufang's eyes widened with anger, and she shouted, "Humph! Am I afraid of a maid? Let me go!"

The girl had no choice but to follow Shao Shufang closely.

At this time, Linglong was in front of the mirror in the room, carefully putting on her makeup.

Suddenly, Shao Shufang rushed in angrily.

Linglong was startled and quickly stood up and saluted.

However, Shao Shufang didn't say anything, but raised her hand and slapped Linglong, causing Linglong to stagger.

Linglong covered her slapped cheek, her eyes burning with anger, and she shouted, "Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you're the lady. Why did you hit me? Give me a reason!"

Shao Shufang was so angry that she pointed her trembling finger at Linglong and cursed, "You vixen, you deceived the young master and dared to be so arrogant in front of me!"

Linglong laughed in anger, "Fox spirit? You only have the title of Madam, but you don't have the magnanimity to tolerate others!" After saying that, she slapped Shao Shufang in the face with her backhand.

Shao Shufang was immediately shocked by Linglong's slap. She widened her eyes and her face was full of disbelief. She never expected that Linglong would dare to hit her.

Seeing this, the maidservant beside her immediately started to curse: "How dare you, you ignorant bitch, lay hands on my lady!"

Linglong, however, was complacent. She folded her hands over her chest and said provocatively: "How about hitting me? Come on if you have the guts!" As she said that, as soon as Shao Shufang showed the slightest resistance, she would raise her hand again.

At the same time, Linglong continued to sarcastically say, "Look at you, you are old and ugly, and you still want to be favored by the young master? It's just wishful thinking! I advise you to just die, so as not to embarrass yourself here!"

When Shao Shufang heard Linglong say that she was old and ugly, the anger in her heart instantly burned to the extreme.

She no longer cared about her ladyship's manners, and fought Linglong fiercely, shouting sharply: "You bitch, I'm going to fight you!"

Linglong struggled hard at first and struggled with Shao Shufang.

But suddenly, she saw Young Master Huang walking towards her not far away.

So, she changed her strategy instantly and stopped resisting. Instead, she fell to the ground, tears welling up in her eyes, and she cried pitifully, "Madam, please spare me, Madam, please spare me. It's all my fault. Please let me go."

Young Master Huang walked over quickly, and when he saw the chaotic scene in front of him, his face instantly turned gloomy.

When Shao Shufang saw Master Huang coming, she wanted to continue to blame Linglong, but Master Huang stopped her with an angry shout: "Stop it!"

Linglong cried bitterly, and said delicately, "Master, it's my fault. I shouldn't have made Madam angry."

Shao Shufang was anxious and angry, pointing at Linglong and said, "Master, don't be fooled by her pitiful appearance, she was very arrogant just now!" Master Huang snorted coldly and said, "I didn't see Linglong being rude, I only saw you, Shao Shufang, being so aggressive!"

The girl stamped her feet anxiously and hurriedly clarified: "Master, it's not like that, it's Linglong..."

Master Huang didn't believe what the girl said at all, and interrupted her, "Shut up! I have my own judgment."

Linglong looked aggrieved and said tearfully, "Master, it's all my fault. I'd better leave this house, so that Master and Madam won't get along because of me."

When Master Huang heard Linglong say she was leaving, his heart tightened, and he quickly held her back and said, "Don't leave. I won't let you suffer any injustice."

Seeing this, Shao Shufang was so angry that she almost fainted and shouted, "Master, how can you be so partial to this vixen!"

Young Master Huang glared at Shao Shufang and shouted, "If you continue to be so unreasonable, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

The girl was so frightened that she dared not say a word.

Linglong leaned in Young Master Huang's arms and cried.

Xi Yu teased the child for a while, with a gentle smile on his face.

Then he returned to the room.

Not long after, Xiao Hong ran in in a panic and said, "Prime Minister, the young lady wants to see you."

Xi Yu was stunned for a moment, then stood up and followed Xiao Hong to Ouyang Linlin's room.

As soon as he entered the room, Xi Yu asked, "Linlin, what do you want to see me for?"

Ouyang Linlin's cheeks flushed, she lowered her head shyly, and said softly: "Husband, I'm not feeling well. I asked Song Shuwen to check on me, and he said I'm pregnant." After saying that, she quietly raised her eyes to look at Xi Yu, with joy and a little uneasiness in her eyes.

Xi Yu was startled at first, then a bright smile broke out on his face. He pulled Ouyang Linlin into his arms and said excitedly, "Linlin, this is really great news!"

Ouyang Linlin leaned in Xi Yu's arms and said softly, "My dear, I am pregnant now. I am happy but also a little worried."

Xi Yu stroked her hair gently and comforted her: "Don't be afraid, Linlin, I will definitely protect you and your child."

Ouyang Linlin nodded slightly, a happy smile on her face.

At this time, Xiao Hong smiled and said, "Congratulations, Prime Minister, congratulations, Miss, this is a great event."

Xi Yu glanced at Xiao Hong and said, "Go, prepare some nourishing food."

Xiao Hong responded, "Yes, Prime Minister, I will go right away."

After Xiaohong left, Ouyang Linlin asked Xiyu whether he liked boys or girls, and why he had to confirm that they were mother and son?

Xi Yu remembered that he had encountered this kind of problem in front of Gan Mei before.

Yes, why must it be mother and son? Mother and daughter are also naturally liked.

So he explained it to Ouyang Linlin, and Ouyang Linlin laughed jokingly.

Xi Yu said that he really did not mean to favor boys over girls, he just said it casually because he was used to it.

Ouyang Linlin quickly said, "Okay, okay, I just said it casually, you don't have to explain it so seriously."

Xi Yu frowned and said with a slightly worried look: "Alas, the other ladies' stomachs haven't shown any reaction yet. I'm really worried. I really don't know when they will be able to give me some money to have children."

As he spoke, he paced slowly, his eyes wandering, as if he was lost in deep thought.

"I often think that if the other ladies can also successfully give birth to children for me, then my mansion will really be a huge family in the future. A large family will be lively, the children will laugh and play, and the ladies will take care of the household affairs. What a prosperous scene it will be. However, I don't know when this will be realized."

After a while, Xiao Hong came in, bowed slightly and said, "Master, I have already given instructions. The kitchen will immediately prepare some delicious food for the young lady to nourish her body."

Xi Yu held Ouyang Linlin's hand and promised her affectionately: "Linlin, don't worry. When Gan Mei was pregnant, I took good care of her. I will treat you the same way now."

Ouyang Linlin felt very warm in her heart when she heard this, and a happy smile appeared on her face.

However, her eyes suddenly dimmed, and she thought of her dead father Ouyang Fu again, and murmured softly: "If my father were still alive and knew that I was pregnant, he would be so happy."

Xiaohong quickly grabbed her hand and said with concern: "Miss, please don't think too much. Now that you are pregnant, you should think more about the baby in your belly and be happy."

Ouyang Linlin raised her head, tears in her eyes, and looked at Xiaohong gratefully and said, "Xiaohong, you are so thoughtful. I know I shouldn't be so sentimental, but I just couldn't help it for a moment."

"Miss, please don't worry. The master is so good to you. Your future will be better and better. Your father in heaven will also be pleased."

Ouyang Linlin nodded slightly, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down.

Xi Yu looked at Ouyang Linlin tenderly and said softly, "Linlin, don't think too much. Just take good care of yourself and the child, and I'll be relieved."

After saying that, he turned around and went back.

After returning to the room, Xi Yu sat on the chair with a frown and a deep look in his eyes. He began to think about a question: Now that the family is about to have a new member, how can he balance the relationship between the wives of each room so that the family can always be harmonious and peaceful.

Of course, there was a more important issue that bothered him, which was the issue of his title after his death.

As he was the prime minister, not the emperor, his son could not inherit the position of prime minister. Then, how could the glory and status that he had worked so hard for be passed on?
Xi Yu suddenly shuddered, thinking to himself: Am I thinking too much? Am I too selfish? I kept saying that I was doing this for the people to live a good life, but now I am thinking about the inheritance of the family title and whether my family's prosperity and wealth can continue.

But... his thoughts were in a mess and he couldn't tell the right and wrong and the entanglements involved.

Xi Yu slapped his forehead suddenly and suddenly thought of Ouyang Linlin's belief in Buddhism.

He looked hurried and came to Ouyang Linlin's room again.

As soon as he entered the room, Xi Yu said anxiously, "Linlin, for the sake of our future child, I am thinking of finding a monk to ask for blessings for the child. I won't go to an ordinary temple, but to find a reputable and enlightened monk."

Ouyang Linlin's eyes flashed with surprise, and she quickly responded, "My husband is so thoughtful, I am naturally happy."

So, with a gleam of anticipation in her eyes, Ouyang Linlin enthusiastically began to recommend: "My husband, I heard that there is a very powerful and enlightened monk in Pizhou. He is an ascetic monk with profound Buddhist knowledge and high moral integrity. The temple is called Tianxiang Temple, and the monk's Buddhist name is Changsheng. It would be great if we could ask him to pray for our unborn child."

After hearing this, Xi Yu looked determined and said without hesitation: "In this case, we should leave immediately without delay and must not delay such an important matter."

Afterwards, Xi Yu left in a hurry.

Xiao Hong came up to Ouyang Linlin with a happy face, and said with a beaming face: "Miss, the Prime Minister is so kind to you! Look, he has considered everything so carefully for you and the young master."

Ouyang Linlin raised her lips, her face filled with a smile of happiness and satisfaction, and said softly: "Yes, I have no regrets in my life to have such great love from my husband."

Xi Yu was walking alone, and he couldn't help but feel a surge of self-doubt in his heart: he was too eager for fame and reputation. In fact, he was not really praying for the child this time, but he had a lot of questions that needed to be answered.

But on second thought, even so, being able to make Ouyang Linlin so happy is actually a good thing.

Xi Yu gritted his teeth and decided to ride his horse to Tianxiang Temple first.

He mounted the horse, whipped it, and the horse galloped away.

Along the way, his heart was pounding and his thoughts were in a mess. He just hoped to meet the enlightened monk as soon as possible to solve the confusion in his heart.

Xi Yu galloped all the way to Tianxiang Temple. On the first day, he slept in the open air, only resting for a while at a tea stall passing by, drinking a few sips of water and then continuing on his way.

The next day, it started to drizzle, the road became muddy, and the horses' footsteps became much heavier.

But Xi Yu did not retreat at all and continued to move forward in the rain.

On the third day, the sunlight finally broke through the clouds, and Xiyu finally saw the mountain where Tianxiang Temple was located.

At this moment, his face was full of fatigue, but his eyes were full of determination and expectation. (End of this chapter)