"The Third Prince of the Great Liang Kingdom?" everyone exclaimed in surprise.
Was he the leader of the Returning Spring Sect?
Li Jinyu explained, "What Yuan'er drew is infinitely close to the face in his memory; it's hard to mistake. Moreover, this Third Prince sometimes visits prominent families in Jiangnan..."
Liang Xiao's brow furrowed, "We must immediately send someone to inform Zhuo Lingjun and the others to be on guard secretly!"
After speaking, Liang Xiao remembered something and said, "Also remind Zhuo Lingjun and the others to be wary of the national envoy Su Wencheng!"
Liang Qing immediately went to write the letter and make arrangements.
Returning to the courtyard, Xiao Qing whispered, "Why do we have to be wary of the national envoy Su too?"
Liang Xiao immediately informed her of Su Wanqing's matter.
"Did she truly harbor ill intentions, or was it just pure admiration for you?" Xiao Qing snorted.
Liang Xiao couldn't help but pinch Xiao Qing's cheek, "My little jealous one! Even a Bodhisattva would realize that this woman is deeply hidden. Perhaps Su Wencheng is also suspicious; it's always good to be prepared."
"I'm not a little jealous one~" Xiao Qing said, unconvinced, snuggling into Liang Xiao's embrace and acting spoiled, but not forgetting to pinch his thigh.
It wasn't until Luo Qingxue came out with the other girls that Xiao Qing hurriedly sat up straight, "Sister Qingxue!"
"Congratulations, Sister Shuang!"
Luo Qingxue walked over and held Xiao Qing's hand, her face full of emotion.
If this Princess Ning Shuang had been even a tiny bit selfish, they might not have had the chance to be enfeoffed as princesses and be granted a marriage to Liang Xiao by the Son of Heaven, let alone share the title of his principal consort.
Everyone reminisced with Xiao Qing, who then removed her veil.
In a daze, Jian Qinwan vaguely sensed that Xiao Qing had gained a touch of the charm of a mature woman.
"Thank you, Sister Qinwan!" Xiao Qing grasped Jian Qinwan's hand again.
"Thank you how?" Jian Qinwan was startled, then her pretty face blushed. She stole a glance at Liang Xiao, her eyes complex.
It must have been this flower-stealing scoundrel who leaked the news again!
Christy held Zhen Mi, only occasionally chatting with the others.
It was Zhen Mi who asked Xiao Qing so many questions that made her blush.
Xiao Qing's face turned red from Zhen Mi's inquiries, and she quickly changed the subject, "When will you sisters marry Brother Xiao?"
Luo Qingxue, Jian Qinwan, Yue Lian, and Zhuo Xun all blushed simultaneously and lowered their heads.
"We'll talk about it when both sets of parents are present," Liang Xiao said with a smile.
Xiao Qing nodded slightly, looked at Christy, and after a moment of silent reflection, said, "Sister Christy, you should come too."
Christy was startled but nodded obediently, "That's only right..."
Xiao Qing observed this, and her reflection turned into a bitter smile.
This pitiable girl.
The girl who called herself Solania was very similar to Christy, but her emotions were still unstable, and she was afraid of strangers.
Liang Xiao always felt that things were not simple. However, with the wedding approaching, he hadn't rushed to see Solania, nor did he allow Christy to see her immediately.
At least not until after Christy's wedding!
Christy, who had been somewhat apprehensive, soon felt that Princess Ning Shuang's words were a bit off.
Did Liang Xiao not tell Princess Ning Shuang about his relationship with her? That was impossible!
She was still calling herself "sister," not like before, just calling her Christy?
And she was to marry Liang Xiao along with them?
Christy secretly glanced at Liang Xiao, her confusion deepening.
"Liang Xiao, are you still busy lately?" Christy asked timidly.
"It's alright. After the wedding, I should be free," Liang Xiao replied with a smile.
Christy nodded and said no more.
She didn't want to cause Liang Xiao any trouble.
But she didn't know that Liang Xiao's answer was intentional.
Liang Xiao naturally understood what Christy wanted to ask him.
He couldn't bear to continue hiding it from this girl who had loved the Heavenly General so deeply, but he hadn't yet discussed with Xiao Qing exactly who he should reveal the truth to, or in what order.
"These few days, my husband should be going to the West Palace Villa to accompany Sister Shuang," Luo Qingxue reminded him.
Liang Xiao readily agreed.
Hearing this, Xiao Qing met Liang Xiao's gaze. Her already rosy face instantly turned red to her ears.
Liang Xiao saw this and couldn't help but pull Xiao Qing into his arms.
He seemed to understand why ancient emperors would lose their kingdoms for beauty.
On their wedding night, even he had a moment where he wanted to be lost in the gentle embrace forever!
Looking at the shy Xiao Qing, Liang Xiao couldn't help but pinch her cheek again.
"Brother Xiao just loves pinching my face~" Xiao Qing said coquettishly.
Liang Xiao's throat moved, "From now on, it won't just be your face that gets pinched..."
Xiao Qing's face instantly turned red. Jian Qinwan, who was often "retaliated" against by Liang Xiao, came to her senses and her face also flushed instantly. The two women's eyes were full of resentment.
This guy is utterly wicked!
Only Luo Qingxue and the others were still confused and playfully chimed in, "I want to pinch too!"
Xiao Qing was so embarrassed she wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground.
The divine physician Hua Xiong returned to the Liang Mansion with his wife Pan Feng to report to Liang Xiao.
When they first arrived at the mansion, the couple were responsible for the medical care of the men and women in the household. Later, Hua Xiong also accepted Liang Xiao's request to open a clinic and train military physicians.
The capital was densely populated with many physicians and apprentices. Coupled with the environment provided by Liang Xiao, these military physicians learned quickly and could be deployed to various military camps in the future.
Liang Xiao was delighted after understanding the progress of the military physician training and expressed his gratitude repeatedly.
Hua Xiong waved his hand, "Compared to the Marquis of An Guo, my efforts are insignificant! The smallpox prevention has already been promoted throughout the country. I believe that in the future, many common people will specially come to the capital to thank the Marquis of An Guo when they come to handle affairs!"
Hua Xiong was indeed skilled and experienced.
In the room, Xiao Qing looked at Liang Xiao's Romance of the Three Kingdoms with amazement, "There are such good stories, each with its own merits compared to Journey to the West!"
Xiao Qing then read Zhen Mi's "Great Qian Knights," and was astonished, "Mi'er, at such a young age, can write such marvelous stories! Hmm, why is Lü Changhe's specialty carrying sacks?"
"It was Brother Xiao who inspired Mi'er," Zhen Mi replied truthfully.
Xiao Qing quickly covered her mouth and chuckled, "I heard that the screening criteria for the Sky Guard and the Great Qian Iron Guard are to run a hundred miles carrying a hundred pounds of sacks?"
Poor cousin, he was trying to probe Liang Xiao's background frantically, and now he's holding a grudge?
Xiao Qing could vaguely guess what kind of "revenge" her cousin would face in the future when Liang Xiao's identity was revealed to the world.
Returning to the West Palace Villa, Liang Xiao chatted with Xiao Qing while writing.
Under the candlelight, Xiao Qing gazed entranced at Liang Xiao's profile, "His serious writing posture is enough to enchant me!"
But someone soon stopped writing, revealing his true intentions, "Shuang'er, it's time to continue the royal bloodline. Alas, I'm truly helpless against Grandma Ning and the others."
Xiao Qing covered her face and agreed.
The treasure map that Yuzao handed over to Liang Xiao was already being kept by Ding Wuyi, who was sending people to investigate the treasure location. They would make plans after assessing the situation.
The capital was celebrating the wedding of Princess Ning Shuang and Liang Xiao with nationwide joy. At the same time, the Peacock King of the Peacock Dynasty was furious over the failed assassination attempts on Liang Xiao and Zhuo Zifang.
Liang Xiao began to work on improving the bookshop and newspaper office, making further arrangements for the workshops in Yanzhou.
"To fail in killing an old man and a teenager, what a bunch of good-for-nothings, incapable of achieving anything and only causing trouble!"
The ministers below listened to the Peacock King's roar, none daring to respond.
A moment later, a palace guard reported, "Your Majesty, the special envoy from the Cloud Country, Ito Masamune, has traveled thousands of miles with generous gifts, seeking an audience to discuss cooperation, claiming to hold the lifeline of the Great Qian Kingdom!"