I am the stepmother of my son, and the little villain has changed into a little cotton-padded jacket

Zhao Fuqiu spoke in a jumpy voice. Xiao Ze had just heard her in the room say that Zhao Sixian had returned to Beijing.

Xiao Ze walked to Wen Shutang's side and said, "Mom, I just heard that the teacher is back. I should go to visit the teacher. How can I let the teacher come to invite me? This is really not in accordance with etiquette."

Xiao Ye nodded and responded, "Yes, mother, let's go over there quickly."

"Well, let's go." Wen Shutang responded, turned his head to look at Cheng Chu, and signaled him to prepare the carriage with his eyes.

Cheng Chu understood immediately and turned around to prepare the car.

The group went directly to Zhao's house.

Zhao Fuqiu took Wen Shutang and the children to the front hall. When they arrived, Zhao Sixian and Zhao Linhe were already waiting there.

Zhao Sixian, who was sitting in the main seat, burst into laughter the moment he saw Xiao Ze and Xiao Ye.

Xiao Ze and Xiao Ye hurriedly stepped forward and bowed.

"Student greets Master."

Zhao Sixian stood up with a smile and walked over to the two of them, extending his hands to help them up: "Come on, there's no need to be polite. I haven't seen you for a while, and Aze seems to have grown taller, huh? Hahahaha, even Aye looks a lot darker."

Zhao Sixian walked around the two of them, his old face full of smiles. He nodded repeatedly, and the love in his eyes almost overflowed.

Xiao Ze was very happy to see his kind teacher. His handsome face, which usually had no expression, was now filled with a bright smile.

"Master, are you in good health? The journey back to Beijing is long and tiring. Master, I am sorry for the fatigue."

Zhao Sixian waved his hand and said, "It's okay. It's just a carriage. I'm still strong enough to be useless. I won't fall apart after a few bumps."

Hearing his joking words, Xiao Ze and Xiao Ye were both amused.

"Teacher, I have not been lazy these days. I have been reviewing my lessons with my elder brother. I have even memorized the articles that I couldn't understand before." Xiao Ye couldn't wait to show Zhao Sixian the results of his hard work these days.

Zhao Sixian smiled kindly, and his eyes were full of love when he looked at Xiao Ye.

"Not bad, not bad. You are patient and can endure hardships. You will definitely have a bright future. Good, good, He'er, look at these two of my most proud students."

Zhao Linhe, who was called by name, responded with a smile: "They are all good children, all good children."

Zhao Sixian smiled happily and nodded repeatedly with satisfaction.

Wen Shutang walked forward and nodded slightly: "Old sir."

Hearing Wen Shutang's voice, Zhao Sixian looked up and found that she was the only one there. The smile on Zhao Sixian's face faded a little.

He sighed, "I have heard from He'er that General Xiao led his troops to the battle yesterday."

Wen Shutang nodded: "Yeah."

"You are a woman with three children. If you encounter any inconvenience in the capital, just come to me directly, or find Fu'er and the others. Don't be shy." Zhao Sixian advised earnestly.

He had already heard about the current situation in the capital from Zhao Linhe last night.

Xiao Yizhuo's identity is sensitive, and now is a sensitive period. The emperor doesn't know how he will treat Wen Shutang and his son.

If you can help them at this time, please do so.

"Thank you for your concern, old man."

Wen Shutang knew that Zhao Sixian was worried that the emperor would take action against them, and he was very grateful that he could say such words at this time.

Zhao Sixian shook his head: "No need to thank you, Aze and Aye are my students, I will naturally protect you, don't worry, as long as my old bones can still move, I can at least ensure that you will not be wronged."

Hearing what he said, Xiao Ze and Xiao Ye were immediately moved, and a feeling of gratitude surged in their hearts.

The two of them bowed and saluted: "Thank you, Master. We will never forget your kindness!"

"Good children, I don't ask for anything in return from you in the future. I only hope that you can always keep a sincere heart and always remember what I taught you. Then everything will be worth it." Zhao Sixian touched his long beard and said earnestly.

"Yes, students will keep your teachings in mind." The two responded in unison.

Just as they were talking, the Zhao mansion's housekeeper walked in with a young eunuch in a dark red robe.

"Young Master, someone has come from the palace. It's Eunuch Xu who serves Concubine Dun." The old butler said respectfully.

Zhao Sixian glanced at Eunuch Xu, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

"Is it someone close to Qing'er?"

Eunuch Xu hurriedly stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said, "Yes, I am here to pay my respects to you, old man. It was because Concubine Dun heard that you had returned to the capital, so she immediately asked me to invite you to the palace to relieve her pain of missing her family."

Hearing what Eunuch Xu said, Zhao Sixian immediately stood up and looked at the old housekeeper: "Prepare the car and go to the palace immediately."

After hearing this, the old butler nodded quickly and turned around to prepare the car.

Zhao Sixian clenched his palms and his body trembled slightly.

He was about to see his daughter whom he hadn't seen for many years, and he found it difficult to suppress his excitement.

Zhao Sixian turned to look at Wen Shutang and the others: "You haven't met Qing'er yet, right?"

Wen Shutang nodded.

"Let's go into the palace together. We are not outsiders anyway, so it's good for us to go and talk together." Zhao Sixian said to Wen Shutang.

Wen Shutang immediately understood what Zhao Sixian meant: "Yes, let's go together."

Zhao Sixian simply wanted to introduce her to Concubine Dun. She also wanted to see what kind of person this sick beauty, Concubine Dun, was.

Eunuch Xu quickly bent down and made a gesture of invitation: "Please come this way, old man."

The group went straight to the palace, and under the leadership of Eunuch Xu, they arrived at Changchun Palace.

Eunuch Xu led the men to the door of the palace, turned around, bowed respectfully and said, "Old Master, the Empress is waiting for you inside."

Zhao Sixian looked at the luxurious bedroom. Besides the excitement of seeing his daughter soon, he also felt regret for her.

He took a deep breath and walked into the bedroom. Zhao Linhe and his wife, Zhao Fuqiu, and Wen Shutang's family followed Zhao Sixian into the bedroom together.

Eunuch Xu was very tactful and stood guard at the door of the bedroom. He ordered some maids who were doing cleaning chores to leave, leaving space for the few people inside to talk.

When Zhao Sixian walked into the bedroom, he saw Zhao Yuqing, who was wearing dark blue palace clothes and sitting on the couch reading a book. Although it was not winter yet, Zhao Yuqing always had a hand warmer with him and even wore quite thick clothes.

Her face was pale and she was very thin, giving people a sickly feeling at first glance.

Seeing his beloved daughter become like this, Zhao Sixian felt as if someone was pinching his heart.

Suddenly my eyes went dark and I almost fainted.

Fortunately, Zhao Linhe was quick to support Zhao Sixian and said, "Grandpa!"