Chapter 613: Crisis Resolved
Editor: Atlas Studios

Stunned by Mu Yangling’s domineering aura, Jinhua was speechless for a moment. Little Madam Xia, who was at the side, was already numb. Fortunately, these words were said in the Miao stockade and Little Madam Xia would not go around telling people about it. Otherwise, if word of this was to get to the capital, who knew how Mu Yangling would be reprimanded.

Her words were considered treasonous.

Jinhua’s expression changed again and again. Thinking of Qi Haoran’s heroic bearing, she was very reluctant to give up on him. Looking at Mu Yangling hands, she was very tempted. If she could just defeat her…

Ji’an glared at his daughter and pressed her down, then went forward and said with a smile, “Since His Highness and Your Highness are a something, something… couple1, my daughter will naturally stay far away from His Highness.”

Mu Yangling said with a smile good-naturedly, “You mean, a loving couple.”

“Yes, yes, a loving couple.” Ji’an wiped his sweat and looked at the door again, wishing that Jiacai, his eldest son-in-law, would return quickly. Seeing as even the Han women were so difficult to deal with, he figured the Han men would be worse.

As soon as Ji’an’s thoughts fell, a clansman from the sentry tower rushed over to report. “S—Sir, there are many soldiers charging at our stockade.”

Chief Ji’an’s heart skipped a beat. He knew that something would happen since his daughter had forcefully brought the Princess Consort over. Since this Princess Consort dared to declare so confidently that the Prince would marry only her and no one else, it meant that they were a loving couple. Thus, if his wife was captured, he would definitely bring people to snatch her back.

Chief Ji’an looked at Mu Yangling pleadingly. After the war, the Miao stockade really couldn’t take it anymore and the lives of his clansmen were tough enough as it was. If Qi Haoran were to attack with his men at this time, their clan might really be exterminated.

Mu Yangling stood up and said with a smile, “I’m afraid His Highness knows that we’re guests in the stockade, so he’s anxious to come and take a look. Chief Ji’an, why don’t I go with you to welcome him?”

Chief Ji’an hurriedly nodded in agreement.

Mu Yangling asked someone to bring Blackie over. Mu Yangling touched its nose and asked Little Madam Xia, “Cousin-in-law, do you want to go with us?”

Little Madam Xia didn’t know how to ride a horse all by herself. When she hesitated, Mu Yangling said with a smile, “Cousin will definitely come with Haoran. Why don’t I get the guards to hold the reins for you? Don’t worry, our horses are very docile.”

Little Madam Xia instantly nodded and stood up. “Then I’ll go with you.”

After spending a month with Mu Yangling, the relationship between the two women had taken a qualitative leap on the journey. Moreover, Little Madam Xia’s personality was pure and weak, so Mu Yangling was more casual in her interactions with her. Hence, she often displayed her worldview, outlook on life, and values in front of her.

Putting aside her worldview, just her outlook on life and values made Little Madam Xia feel that Mu Yangling’s ideas were too bold. Yet, she couldn’t help but think that she was right.

For example, her views on the way a married couple interacted.

A wife’s way of showing her dedication was not limited to being gentle. Sometimes, she should be striving for something purposeful.

Mu Yangling had given Qi Haoran all kinds of gifts, putting a lot into preparing those gifts for him. Little Madam Xia replied, “I’ve also prepared gifts for my husband.”

Smiling, Mu Yangling asked, “Then when you gave him the gift, did you tell or hint to him that you admire him a lot?”

Little Madam Xia blushed. Was there a need to say such things when they were already husband and wife?

Of course, saying it versus not saying it would result in vastly different results. Although Little Madam Xia blushed at that time, she noted Mu Yangling’s analysis in her heart.

Now that Fan Zijin was here to pick her up, if she appeared at the entrance of the stockade and let him see her right away, he would more or less be happy, right?

As Little Madam Xia thought about it, a sweet smile appeared on her face. With Mu Yangling’s help, she got on the horse.

Mu Yangling also climbed onto Blackie and was about to ride the horse in front when Little Bear, who was originally sleeping soundly in the carriage, suddenly woke up. He pulled open the curtain and saw his mother riding on the horse. Seeing that they were in an unfamiliar environment, he burst into tears. Half of his body stuck out of the carriage window and he kept spreading his arms at Mu Yangling, but he couldn’t say a word and only knew how to cry.

Heart aching, Mu Yangling quickly rode forward and carried him out through the carriage window. After placing him in front of her, she wiped the tears off his face. “Silly boy, why are you crying? Isn’t Mother here?”

Little Bear turned around and hugged his mother’s neck. Then, he buried his entire face in her neck and only cried.

Spring hurriedly jumped down from the carriage and said, “Your Highness, Young Master seemed to have a nightmare just now.”

Mu Yangling quickly hugged him tightly and patted his back gently. “Did you have a nightmare? It’s okay. With me around, no one can bully you. I’ll chase away all the bad people, okay?”

After a while, Little Bear raised his head and began to look around. Mu Yangling beamed at him. Seeing his mother’s smile, the fear in Little Bear’s heart dissipated. He turned his head and looked around. Seeing that he was actually sitting on a horse, he immediately became excited. He raised his butt and bounced twice before finding a comfortable position in his mother’s arms and sitting down. Then, he looked ahead with sparkling eyes.

Mu Yangling turned to Chief Ji’an and said, “I’ve embarrassed myself in front of you. If you don’t mind, I’ll bring the child along.”

Chief Ji’an couldn’t ask for more. This way, Qi Haoran’s anger should subside a little when he saw that his wife and child were safe.

That was indeed the case. After hearing the news, Qi Haoran had gotten someone to go back and get reinforcements. When he rushed over with Fan Zijin and saw Mu Yangling riding a horse leisurely appear at the entrance of the stockade, his expression could not help but soften. This made the Miao clansmen guarding the stockade gate, who were trying their best not to let Qi Haoran and the others enter, heave a sigh of relief.

Qi Haoran had rushed over with a murderous aura. If not for the fact that the war had not passed long ago and the Miao stockade had been maintaining a Level 1 combat readiness mode, they probably would not have been able to stop him.

Chief Ji’an quickly went forward and asked someone to lower the rope bridge. As he personally welcomed him, he said, “Your Highness, you’re here. Please come in. Her Highness and Young Master are waiting inside.”

Qi Haoran immediately rode forward and Fan Zijin failed to stop him. Helpless, he could only follow.

Qi Haoran rode his horse to Mu Yangling and asked his son, whose eyes were darting around, “Why are the child’s eyes wet?”

Mu Yangling replied with a smile, “He just woke up from a nightmare.”

Qi Haoran took a closer look and realized that there was indeed a sleeping mark on the child’s left cheek. Only then did the anger in his heart subside. He spread open his arms to Little Bear.

Little Bear looked up at his father for a while before spreading his arms to let Qi Haoran carry him over. Qi Haoran was originally scolding him for being a fool in his heart. It had only been two months since they last met, but Little Bear actually didn’t recognize him. Unexpectedly, after he carried Little Bear over, the little fellow placed one hand on Qi Haoran’s face and kept a safe distance from him, his little nose twitching. After a long time, as if confirming that Qi Haoran’s body was still considered clean, he threw himself into his arms, his eyes moist.

Fan Zijin laughed out loud when he saw this. Qi Haoran was so angry that his face turned green, while Mu Yangling was surprised by her son’s intelligence. Then, she rejoiced. Although Little Bear was carved from the same mold as Qi Haoran, he was much more hygienic than his father. Her good son, indeed.