Both worlds are like dreams

Chapter 339 Return to Muhua City

The team continued on their journey. Xue Huang was arranged to travel by carriage as her injuries had not yet healed, so the speed was reduced a bit.

However, they still arrived at Muhua City before dark.

Xue Huang looked out of the window. The city had long since recovered. Although it was closed to foreign trade, it was still very lively.

However, Xue Huang seemed to be able to smell a strange smell of wine and vinegar in the air, mixed together.

The team slowed down, and Xue Huang and Lu Wenxuan chatted for a while.

"Uncle, is my aunt okay?"

"I don't deserve it." Lu Wenxuan said quickly. "My wife is fine and she misses the princess very much."

When Hua Yu was mentioned, a hint of tenderness unconsciously flashed across Lu Wenxuan's face.

Xuehuang always felt that there seemed to be something different about him, and it was not until she saw Huayu that she finally understood why.

It was not until dark that everyone arrived at the general's mansion and stopped to rest, and Hua Yu was already waiting at the door.

Xue Huang got off the carriage and saw her at a glance.

"Aunt!" She hurried over and opened her arms to hug Huayu.

The next moment, Lu Wenxuan hurried over and stood in front of Xue Huang.

Xue Huang took a step back and looked at Lu Wenxuan in confusion.

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Lu Wenxuan's face, and he quickly apologized, "Princess, please forgive me. I am rude."

Hua Yu was also very helpless and couldn't help but scold him, "What are you doing? How can this be so disgraceful?"

Xue Huang raised her eyebrows, somewhat puzzled. Is he so stingy even when hugging his wife?

"Please forgive me, Princess. My wife is pregnant. I was afraid that something might happen to her, so I was a little nervous." Lu Wenxuan explained.

Xue Huang was very surprised. She looked at Hua Yu and then shyly showed her swollen belly. Then she bowed to Mo Ruilin. "Greetings, His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince."

"No need to be so polite." Mo Ruilin came over and said, "Congratulations to General Lu and his wife."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Lu Wenxuan said.

Rong Yu also came over, "Congratulations, Junior Sister."

"Brother." Hua Yu said with a smile. "Long time no see, how are you and Master?"

"Everything is fine. Master asked me to bring you a blessing." Rong Yu said gently, "He hopes everything is well for you."

"I am unfilial and I am ashamed of Master's teachings."

Xuehuang held Huayu's hand and said, "Aunt, Grandpa won't blame you."

Lu Wenxuan also hurriedly comforted her: "Madam, don't be sad. I will go with you to Guigu to apologize to Master in the future."

Hua Yu nodded and looked at Mo Yunchen who was standing next to Xue Huang. He had roughly guessed his identity in his heart.

"It's cold outside, please come in."

Lu Wenxuan hurriedly said: "Your Highness, Princess, please come in."

Xue Huang followed him and helped Hua Yu in, but she seemed a little redundant.

Because Lu Wenxuan was simply too cautious, he held Hua Yu's waist with one hand and protected her belly with the other hand. He would become nervous even if Hua Yu walked a little faster.

Sometimes he asked her if she was tired, sometimes he asked her if she felt unwell, and sometimes he asked her if there was anything she wanted to eat.

Hua Yu felt helpless but couldn't help but smile, and scolded Lu Wenxuan in a low voice.

Xue Huang was watching from behind and was extremely shocked.

The iron-willed general who had fought bravely on the battlefield is now so disgusting.

Rong Yu had met Lu Wenxuan before and knew his personality, so he was really surprised to see him like this now.

He looked at Xue Huang and a smile flashed in his eyes.

Seeing that he cares so much about Huayu, I feel relieved.

Hua Yu had already had a banquet prepared inside, and several people took their seats one after another. The others were also accommodated by Lu Wenxuan's deputy general.

Since they were not familiar with Mo Ruilin and Mo Yunchen, Lu Wenxuan and Hua Yu were a little reserved. They only cared about their injuries and recent conditions and did not talk about anything else.

Hua Yu also keenly noticed the changes in Xue Huang. She looked at Xue Huang and Mo Yunchen from time to time. From the first glance, she could see the alienation and indifference between them. Although the two of them were sitting together, they did not look like a couple at all.

"Your Highness," Lu Wenxuan said, "It has been quite a difficult journey for you. Now that you have arrived in Muhua City, please rest assured and stay here to recuperate. I will do my best to protect you all."

"Thank you, General Lu." Mo Ruilin said with a smile. "I have seen the people living and working in peace and contentment along the way, which shows that General Lu is loyal and brave. It is a blessing for our dynasty to have a general like General Lu guarding the country."

"Your Highness, you are too kind." Lu Wenxuan clasped his fists and bowed. "This is my duty. And if it weren't for the help of Your Highness and the princess at that time, Muhua City would not have recovered so quickly. I would like to offer a glass of tea to Your Highness and the princess instead of wine."

Mo Ruilin raised his glass, "You are too polite, General."

Xue Huang also picked up the cup and drank it all with them.

"I'm afraid we'll have to bother you for a few more days this time. Everyone's injuries are very serious." said Mo Ruilin.

"Don't worry, Your Highness. I have sent someone to invite the best doctor in the city, and he will treat you later."

Hearing this, Xue Huang's expression changed slightly, "How is Doctor Wen now?"

"He..." Lu Wenxuan sighed, "Doctor Wen fell ill not long after the princess left the city."

"Is it because of the plague?" Xue Huang asked.

"That's part of the reason," Lu Wenxuan said. "In order to save people, Doctor Wen worked day and night. He's already old, so his body can't bear it."

"So how is his condition now?"

"It's pretty stable."

Xue Huang sighed in her heart, it is said that it is difficult for a doctor to heal himself, and the doctor who has spent his whole life saving lives and healing the wounded cannot escape this fate in the end.

Lu Wenxuan comforted her, "Doctor Wen is a great doctor, and he has many disciples. Now they are all around him to take care of him. As long as he is carefully nursed back to health, he will definitely get better. Princess, don't worry."

Xue Huang nodded.

They chatted about other things, but Xue Huang remained silent. She was thinking about something.

She was brought back to her senses by the sound beside her. She turned around and saw that Mo Yunchen had lost his grip on the chopsticks and dropped them on the table.

His right arm was injured. The hungry wolf's teeth had bitten into his bones, so his arm was swollen and he could hardly move it. Even picking up food was a little difficult for him.

From the time he sat down until now, he seemed to have only drunk a few sips of tea and hadn't said a word.

Xue Huang silently helped him pick up some dishes and put them in the bowl without looking at Mo Yunchen.

After sitting for a while, Hua Yu looked a little uncomfortable, so Xue Huang took the initiative to help her to rest.

"Aunt, slow down."

"It's okay, I'm in good health. It's Wenxuan's fault that he was too nervous." Hua Yu said with a smile.

"He feels sorry for you, so naturally he'll be a little nervous."

"I'm fine now." Hua Yu held her hand, "But you..." She hesitated and didn't continue.

When they met this time, she clearly noticed that Xuehuang was worried, and she was no longer as quirky as before, with a melancholy look between her brows.

"Aunt, if you want to ask anything, just ask directly."

"I have heard about your affairs in Shangyang City. I don't understand much about the affairs of the court, but I know that you don't like King Hanxi. The one you like is that Prince Gu. Why didn't you choose him?"

"If you like someone, you don't necessarily have to be together with him." Xue Huang said calmly. "As long as he is doing well, I will feel at ease."

"I know you have your reasons for your choice," Hua Yu patted her hands, "but I can't help but feel sorry for you when I see you unhappy."

Xue Huang didn't want her to worry, so she said, "Aunt, I'm fine. Everything will be fine."

"Then... how does he treat you? Since you are already married, if he can treat you sincerely, respect you and protect you, it can be considered a good marriage."

"A good match?" Xue Huang looked gloomy.

"Now that things have come to this, I can only advise you to be more open-minded and look forward to everything."

Xue Huang didn't say anything.

"What's wrong?" Hua Yu held her back, "He treats you badly?"

"I don't need his kindness." Xue Huang said indifferently.

Hua Yu was silent for a moment. Love should be based on mutual affection. Otherwise, it would be a shackle.

"Well, let's not talk about this anymore." Hua Yu comforted her softly, "You are still injured. This time you should rest well here and leave when you are better. It's rare that you are here with me."

"Originally, Junior Master Uncle was planning to come here to see you, but due to his special status, he could only return to Dongchu as soon as possible."

"Yes. After this separation, I don't know when we will meet again." Hua Yu was a little sad. "Since I left Guigu, we haven't been reunited. I miss the days when we practiced sword together."

Xuehuang also missed that time very much. It was a past that she would remember in her heart for the rest of her life, and it was also the eternal pure land in her heart.

Seeing that Hua Yu was still a little emotional, Xue Huang changed the subject, "Junior Master has made a lot of money this time."

"How to say?"

"He kidnapped my best friend, the best and most beautiful princess of the Beiling royal family, to be his queen. It was such a bargain for him."

"I heard that she is the most beloved princess of His Majesty Emperor Beiling, with a beautiful face and natural beauty."

"correct."

"Then Junior Brother is really blessed."

Xue Huang helped Hua Yu back to the room and sat down, "Aunt, I want to visit Doctor Wen tomorrow."

"You are injured, so you'd better rest for a while before going." Hua Yu said.

"I'm fine."

"Okay, I'll arrange it for you tomorrow."

"it is good."

Xue Huang looked at Hua Yu's belly and asked, "Aunt, are you pregnant with a brother or a sister?"

"How do you know this?"

"So do you want it to be a boy or a girl?"

Hua Yu stroked her belly with her hand, and a touch of kindness appeared in her eyes unconsciously, "It's the same for both boys and girls. If it's a boy, I hope he will be as brave and upright as his father. If it's a girl, I hope she will grow up to be as beautiful as you and live a life of indulgence and wantonness."

"Will do."

The two chatted for a while, and then Hua Yu asked Xue Huang to go back and rest.

The room she arranged for Xue Huang was the same one as before, with Rong Yu and Mo Ruilin next to her.

Xue Huang knew the way, so she asked the maid who was leading the way to leave and walked back slowly by herself.

Yun Qing was already waiting for her, "Princess, the hot water is ready, take a bath first."

Xuehuang nodded and went into the inner room to undress.

"How are everyone's injuries?"

"Thanks to General Lu for getting the doctors to treat us in time, we all survived. But most of our injuries are superficial, and we will be better after a few days of rest."

"If you have any questions, please tell me."

"Don't worry, Princess. Leave these matters to me."

"Your injury hasn't healed yet, go and rest. I can do it myself."

"No," Yun Qing helped her sit in the bathtub, "The wound on your back hasn't healed yet, be careful not to get wet."

Xue Huang had no choice but to lie prone on the edge of the pool. Her unhealed wounds were not limited to the one on her back.

Yun Qing took out the wound medicine and carefully applied it to her wound. "Princess, you have to take good care of your wound, otherwise it will leave a scar."

"Yes." Xue Huang responded, "Okay, I've finished applying the medicine, you can go and rest."

"I am fine."

Xue Huang was somewhat helpless, and came out after soaking for a while, "No more soaking, I'm sleepy, I want to sleep."

Yun Qing put her pajamas on and said, "Okay, okay, Princess, go slow and put on some more clothes."

Xuehuang didn't listen and ran away barefoot wearing only a thin dress.

As a result, when I lifted the curtain, I bumped into someone's arms.

Xue Huang's nose was sore from being bumped. She looked up at the person who bumped into her. It was Mo Yunchen. "Why are you here?"

Mo Yunchen's gaze fell on her bare feet, his brows furrowed slightly, and he picked up Xue Huang by the waist and put her on the bed in a few steps.

Then he pulled the quilt over her and covered her head with it.

The whole process was done in one go, leaving Xue Huang no chance to react.