Chapter 364 You saw the right person
Xia Chunyu smiled bitterly and hugged her. The person whom he thought about day and night and was worried about was now in his arms. He could smell the faint fragrance of her hair and feel her soft body. His heart ached just thinking about her.

"Chun Yu, why don't you write to me? I was worried to death." Ye Jiayao felt a lump in her throat and her voice became nasal.

Chunyu tightened his arms, rested his chin on her neck, and said in a low voice, "I can't write. I'm always in the mountains."

"If you're coming back, you should have sent a message first. Everyone I asked said they didn't know. This feeling is really bad." Ye Jiayao muttered, feeling extremely aggrieved.

Chunyu said: "I'm afraid the letter has not returned before I did."

Ye Jiayao let him go, punched him, and said coquettishly, "I hate you so much, go take a shower!"

Chunyu smiled and spread his hands: "Help me take off my armor."

Ye Jiayao glared at him but happily helped him take off his armor. Uh, this thing was made of pure iron and was really heavy.

Ye Jiayao wanted to go in and help him wash, but Xia Chunyu refused. He didn't want her to see his dirty body.

"Chun Yu, do you really not need help?"

"No, just take a rest!"

"But I want to!"

"I'll think about it tonight."

The two talked through the door.

Uh, this seems a bit ambiguous. She said she wanted to help him take a bath. What does it mean to think about it at night? Ye Jiayao's face was flushed. She was embarrassed to speak again, otherwise Chunyu would think she was up to something! He thought she was a pervert.

The bath lasted for a whole incense stick of time, and Chunyu Cai came out feeling refreshed.

Wearing a dark blue satin robe with a belt, he looked handsome and upright. Chunyu was the type who looked thin when dressed but had muscles when naked. Ye Jiayao was eager to make a move, because they had been apart for too long.

But she didn't dare to pounce on him again. Even though she wanted to die in her heart, she couldn't admit it!
Xia Chunyu smiled at her and opened his arms: "You can hug me now, hug me any way you want."

"Go away, who wants to hug you? Your hair is still wet." Ye Jiayao guiltily pulled out a dry cotton towel and helped him wipe his hair.

Xia Chunyu smiled and said, "It's no big deal if you admit that you miss me. We are already an old married couple. Do you think I will laugh at you?"

Ye Jiayao glared: "You want to be beaten, don't you?"

Seeing that she was embarrassed, Xia Chunyu was in a good mood, but it was a pity that he had to go to the main courtyard to eat later, otherwise... he had better be patient for now, there was a long time in the evening!
Yu Shi was already anxious to see her son, so she sent someone to urge him.

Ye Jiayao calmly helped Chunyu comb his hair, put it into a bun on top of his head, and fixed it with a jade hairpin.

"Okay, but is it too tight?" It was the first time Ye Jiayao helped him comb his hair and she had no experience.

Xia Chunyu shook his head: "It's okay, as long as you comb it."

Before leaving, Xia Chunyu considerately tied a veil for her.

"It's just such a short distance, there's no need."

"Look at you, you don't know how to take care of your body when I'm not around. What can I say to you?" Xia Chunyu frowned deliberately.

"Okay, okay, I'll put it on. However, it binds my hands and feet and is not convenient." Ye Jiayao was afraid that he would nag her, so she put it on obediently.

Xia Chunyu sneered and said, "There is a way that is both warm and convenient."

Ye Jiayao was curious and blinked at him: "What is it?"

Xia Chunyu put on his cloak, opened it and said, "You hide inside, I'll carry you over, it'll be warm."

Ye Jiayao couldn't help but roll her eyes. What a stupid idea! If the servants in the mansion saw it, they would laugh at her to death. How would she maintain her authority in the future?
The two walked to the main courtyard hand in hand.

Chunli and Chunfeng were both there, Qiao had not come because she was still in confinement, and You was holding her grandson and playing with him. When she saw Chunyu and Jinxuan coming, she returned the child to the wet nurse.

"Chun Yu, you are finally back." Seeing her son lose weight again, Yu Shi felt distressed: "This mission must be very hard, right?"

Chunyu said: "It's okay, not too hard, just dizzy from walking around in the mountains."

No matter how dangerous the situation was outside, Chunyu would never tell his family. Every time he came back, he would downplay the situation for fear that his family would worry.

"You are the same as your father, both saying the same thing. I heard that the bandits over there are very fierce. Forget it, just come back safely." Yu Shi knew her son's temper and she was used to it.

Chunyu's eyes were attracted by the child in the nurse's arms, and he immediately understood that his sister-in-law had given birth to a niece or nephew? But, wasn't it time yet?

"Chun Yu, that's your nephew. Our Xia family finally has a grandson. It can be said that three generations live under the same roof." Yu said with a smile.

Although this grandson was not Chunyu and Chunfeng's, he was still a descendant of the Xia family, so Youshi was still very happy.

Ye Jiayao asked: "Chunyu, do you want a hug?"

Chunyu actually liked the child very much, as you can tell by how much he doted on Baoer. Xia Chunyu did not object, and the nurse handed the child over to him.

Xia Chunyu held the child carefully, frowning as he looked at the tiny, tender child: "Why is he so small? He is much smaller than Bao'er."

Ye Jiayao said: "It was a premature birth. It has grown a lot of weight now. It was so small when it was first born that I didn't even hold it."

"Isn't this your eldest brother's fault?" Yu Shi couldn't help but complain.

Chunli shrank aside awkwardly and dared not say a word.

This morning, he was dragged to the study by his father, kicked twice, and his body still hurts. He was also scolded, and his ears are still buzzing. Fortunately, he finally got through it. I hope everyone forgets about this matter quickly, otherwise his father will be angry again if he hears it.

The Marquis also changed into casual clothes and came over.

"Everyone is here. It's been a while since our family has been together. Let's have some wine today, father and son."

Chunli flattered, smiling shyly, "Father, aren't there four of us, father and son?"

The Marquis glared at him unhappily and said, "You are not included. Go away."

Chunli was frustrated and left in shame.

Although Chunyu didn't know about Cuiyan's matter, he knew that his elder brother had done something wrong after hearing what his mother said and looking at his elder brother's expression. But they were brothers after all, so when it was time to eat, Chunyu called him over to cook.

The Marquis did not let him sit next to him: "Go to Chunfeng's side."

Chunli sat down dejectedly below Chunfeng.

"Today is a good day. Jinxuan is back, Chunyu is back too, and the family is together again. Well, we have a grandson. Haha, that's great, Chunyu and Chunfeng, you guys should also work harder. Your eldest brother is not as good as you in other aspects, but he is better than you in having children, haha..." the Marquis said happily.

Chunyu looked at Ye Jiayao sensitively, afraid that she would be unhappy.

Ye Jiayao acted as if nothing had happened. It's not like she couldn't have children. She would have them sooner or later. There was no rush.

Chunyu felt relieved and looked at Chunfeng again. Chunfeng looked a little lonely.

Yu pinched the Marquis under the table.

The Marquis gasped in pain, then he remembered that Jinxuan was in poor health and was still recovering, and Chunfeng and Liuli didn't seem to have made any progress. This topic really didn't fit the atmosphere of the night, so he couldn't help but smile and said, "But there's no rush, let's take it slowly."

Although it is called a reunion dinner, it is much simpler than usual. No need to think about meat or fish. During the national mourning period, ordinary people dare not do it openly, and they are not so particular about it secretly. However, these princes and ministers are very self-disciplined and absolutely dare not violate the etiquette.

They didn't dare drink too much. The four men only drank a small glass each.

After dinner, the table was cleared and tea was served. Yu Shi hesitated for a long time, but finally expressed her thoughts: "Tomorrow is the New Year's Eve, we have to worship our ancestors and have a reunion dinner tomorrow night. Chunfeng, what do you think... should we ask Liuli to come back?"

The Marquis said, "This is what I should do. Do I need to ask? It doesn't matter whether she eats the reunion dinner or not, but she is still the daughter-in-law of the Xia family after all. I can't deny her even to my ancestors!"

Chunfeng said: "My son will bring her back tomorrow morning."

Ye Jiayao said: "Then my wife will arrange the ancestor worship tonight."

Youshi said, "No need, I have arranged everything for the afternoon, everyone just needs to get up early tomorrow."

After finishing the business, Youshi thought that Chunyu and Jinxuan hadn't seen each other for quite some time and they must have a lot to talk about, so she left early in order not to delay their reunion.

After returning to his own courtyard, Chun Yucai asked, "Did Big Brother commit any crime?"

Ye Jiayao told him about Cui Yan.

Chunyu was also annoyed: "Brother, this is too unreasonable."

Then he thought about how many things had happened during his absence. He didn't know how Yaoyao had managed to survive. He felt distressed just thinking about it and pulled her into his arms: "It's all my fault. If I had known so many things would happen, I wouldn't have let Mother go to Hangzhou."

Ye Jiayao felt warm in her heart. As long as Chunyu cared about her, it was worth it no matter how hard or tired she was.

"Nothing, aren't they all here?"

"Father said that you were imprisoned by Zuo Qingyun for many days. Tell me the truth, has he treated you harshly or made things difficult for you? You don't have to worry about what I think. You are my woman and will be for the rest of your life. It is my responsibility that I failed to protect you. If he did anything to you, I will definitely kill him to avenge you." Chunyu said seriously.

Ye Jiayao shook her head, her nose was sour again. Youshi had asked this question before, and she felt uncomfortable at the time, but now that Chunyu asked her, she was just moved. She really didn't make a mistake. Not every man has such a broad mind. If it wasn't true love, how could he say such words?

"He didn't treat me harshly. He provided me with good food and tea every day, but he just refused to show up. I guess he didn't want to expose himself. Fortunately, I didn't ask him to show up. Now that I think about it, if he showed up, I'm afraid he wouldn't let me get away safely."

"If he really did something to me, it wouldn't be as simple as squeezing four million taels out of him. I would kill him without you having to do anything." Ye Jiayao said harshly.

Xia Chunyu hugged her tightly, and his hoarse voice was filled with deep remorse: "I was negligent. I should have sent someone to protect you."

After the incident with Deputy General Guan came to light, the person he was most worried about was Yaoyao. As a result, something really happened. If it weren't for Xiaojing, Su Yi and Zhao Qixuan, he didn't dare to think about what the consequences would be.

(End of this chapter)