Wealth and glory seek stability

She almost blurted out: Girls must have a home when they grow up, something like this in the tone of an elder.

"So what are your plans? Even if you don't marry a man, you still have to live your life in the future."

Caixia lowered her eyes, her heart was in a mess.

In the first half of her life, she had no other hobbies except embroidery, and she didn't know what else she could do except embroidery.

Jian Xi looked at the little girl in front of her and expressed her understanding. Caixia was only sixteen years old this year. This kind of life problem was still a bit difficult for her, especially for a girl who had been influenced by the idea of ​​male superiority and female inferiority for more than ten years. However, she did not despise her at all. Instead, she gave pertinent advice: "Why don't you follow me?"

I don’t know what I want to do. The reason is that I have seen too little of the world and haven’t experienced enough.

The various laws and customs of the Xuanyuan Dynasty are similar to those of the White Tiger Dynasty. Women are limited by their vision, and their eyes are always fixed on the three-acre land in the backyard.

Seeing that Caixia was a little shaken, Jian Xi continued: "You don't have to follow me all the time. You haven't seen the vast world outside. Once you experience it all, maybe you will know what you want."

Normally, Jian Xi would never interfere with the fate of others, but this time, she saw reluctance on Caixia's face, just like Rose did back then.

She wanted to give Caixia a chance.

If it were in the past, Caixia would definitely not agree to leave the capital and go to a strange place.

She always felt that the outside world was full of dangers, and only by staying in a familiar place could she get a moment's sense of security.

now--

She learned from the people she trusted most that the world outside was far more exciting than the capital, and that women were much less restricted.

Besides, she doesn't have to fight alone, Jian Xi is with her.

Once the soul yearning for freedom awakens, it will be like a flood and cannot be stopped.

"Sister, I want to go."

Jian Xi still looked calm, "Are you sure? You'll have to stay for at least five years. It will be too late to regret by then."

"I don't regret it." Caixia squeezed Jian Xi's hand, feeling the warmth coming from her, and felt that her whole body had settled down. "Sister, just take me with you. From now on, I will be the master of my own body. Even if I die outside, I won't regret it."

She also wanted to see the glowing flowers blooming in the ice, and try what it felt like to drink heartily by the campfire on the grassland.

"What's the matter with death? Don't say such unlucky words. I think you will like the northern frontier. The people there are simple, honest and warm. It is a vibrant land. When I finish the things at hand, if you still don't change your mind, I will take you to travel to other dynasties." As he said that, he scratched Caixia's nose.

Caixia smiled secretly, as if she was suddenly back in her childhood, when they shared together the first plate of pastries given by Xia.

The pastry was very sweet and melted in your mouth. No matter how many delicacies I ate in the days that followed, I could never find the same taste as before.

"Sir, the Qi family has arrived."

Mo Chuan knocked on the carriage.

"Let's go down."

"Ah."

Jian Xi was in front, Caixia followed closely behind, Mo Chuan and Chu Lu stood near Jian Xi, one in front and one behind.

There was a knock on the door.

The person who came to open the door was a unfamiliar servant.

After the servant reported, Lei Zi came to the door trotting, followed by his two younger brothers and Qi's father and mother.

"Master! Why didn't you tell me you were coming? You're waiting outside like that. This servant is new here and doesn't know the rules. He made the master wait outside for so long. Please come in."

Qi Shichang had grown into a big boy, and the features on his face became more distinct. "The master is here, wuwuwu, the master is not dead." The young man was crying so hard that he was almost holding a handkerchief to shed tears in the wind.

Jian Xi just felt it was an eyesore.

Seeing this, Lei Zi kicked Qi Shichang on the butt. Although Qi Shichang had practiced martial arts, he had to endure the kick due to the power of his elder brother.

Mother Qi smiled kindly, "You little brat, it's cold outside, don't just stand there, it's warm inside, come in."

A group of people surrounded Jian Xi and others and entered the gate.

Jian Xi looked at the familiar people but didn't see Caiyun, and asked in confusion: "Where is Caiyun?"

"She is pregnant, and it's been less than three months. She has been sleepy these days and is still sleeping now. Wait until she wakes up and let her come to see the master." Lei Zi personally poured a cup of hot water and handed it to Jian Xi.

"This is hot water. Pregnant women cannot drink tea. Please make do with it."

Jian Xi looked at Lei Zi, who had become much more stable after getting married, and couldn't help but marvel at him, "Brother Lei Zi has become more attentive."

Lei Zi turned around, his eyes slightly red, and his voice trembled a little, "Why did you leave without saying a word? I really worried so much for nothing when you left."

The tone was that of an elder, the tone of concern, and although there was clearly no blame, Jian Xi's heart suddenly ached and a tear rolled down her cheeks.

Many things do not need much explanation, her back can withstand the endless wind and frost, but these sincere and tender words are like the gentle breeze that penetrates silently and presses her to the point that she can hardly breathe.

"Brother Leizi."

Everything seemed to have changed, but also seemed to have remained the same. Lei Zi was still the boy with the bright eyes.

"Sister, just stay at home for a few days when you come back." Lei Zi rarely saw Jian Xi cry, and didn't know how to comfort her.

Qi Shichang echoed, "Yes, the master finally came back and stayed at home for a while."

It's home, not our home.

Jian Xi shook her head. "I thought about buying a yard behind your house and living there. It would be cheaper for us to travel back and forth."

"My sister is here, but my husband didn't wake me up. Although the house over there is cleaned every day, everything is not ready after all. Besides, my sister is not feeling well, so we should be prepared in case something happens." Caiyun was wearing a goose yellow satin skirt and a green cape. She was very happy to see Jian Xi and rushed straight towards her, no longer caring about anyone else.

Mother Qi nodded and said, "Yes, you are already quite old. Giving birth is no joke."

In the end, Jian Xi couldn't resist the Qi family's enthusiasm and decided to stay there.

The Qi family has a large courtyard. Qi Shilei originally bought the two courtyards on the left and right sides of the house for the convenience of his two younger brothers getting married. In order for the family to be closer, they built a small door in the middle for easy access.

All necessary supplies were available, and even two midwives were hired to serve in the yard.

evening.

A blue figure climbed over the wall and entered.

Go straight to Jian Xi's room.

Caixia's room was next door. The blue figure was very light and did not alarm anyone.

Knock on the door gently.

Jian Xi seemed to have known that someone would come and opened the door directly.