We Agreed On Experiencing Life, So Why Did You Immortals Become Real?

Chapter 369: Doesnʼt He Worry His Son Will Rebel?

The first day of the new year.

First visit close relatives.

Although Xiao Moʼs current status was like that of a legitimate son, and Zhou Ruoxi was no longer a concubine but no matter what, Xiao Manorʼs First Madam Xia Qingke was still the Xiao Manorʼs mistress and according to Qin Kingdom customs, Xiao Mo still needed to pay a visit.

After Xiao Mo and Qin Siyao ate breakfast in the courtyard, the two went to visit the Xiao Manorʼs mistress.

”Mo pays respects to First Mother.”

”Siyao pays respects to First Mother.”

Arriving at Xia Qingkeʼs courtyard, Xiao Mo and Qin Siyao bowed in salute.

”Why must the Frost Prince and Princess be so formal? Both of you, please sit.” Seeing Xiao Mo and Qin Siyao, Xia Qingke quickly came forward and helped them up. ”Huanying, quickly bring some tea and snacks.”

”Yes... Mistress.”

Huanying quickly withdrew and brought out pastries from the room.
Xia Qingke personally made tea for the two.

Xiao Mo looked at this large courtyard. There were only Xia Qingke and maid Huanying.

Xiao Mo thought Xia Qingke was quite pitiful.

Although she was the Northern Pacification Princeʼs consort with special status, her second son had departed from this world, her eldest son now devoted himself wholeheartedly to cultivation and hadnʼt even been able to return for the New Year, only sending letters.

And the Northern Pacification Prince often guarded the frontier. Every time he returned, it was in great haste.

Xiao Mo looked at Xia Qingke again.

The young woman from before now had some white hairs among her strands.

”First Mother, we prepared some New Year goods. We hope First Mother wonʼt disdain them.”

Xiao Mo gave Qin Siyao a look. Qin Siyao smiled and placed the gift boxes on the table in the courtyard.

”The Frost Prince is too kind.” Xia Qingke poured tea for Xiao Mo and Qin Siyao. ”Is your motherʼs health still well?”

”Thank you for First Motherʼs concern. Motherʼs health is still good.”

Xiao Mo nodded and exchanged pleasantries with Xia Qingke.

Xia Qingke asked about some small matters in Xiao Moʼs recent life and asked about Qin Siyaoʼs father emperor and mother empress.

Xiao Mo and Xia Qingke both deliberately avoided discussing matters about Xiao Yishe.

After chatting for less than one incense stickʼs worth of time, Xiao Mo found an excuse and took his leave.

Leaving the Xiao Manor, Xiao Mo held Qin Siyaoʼs small hand and walked toward the imperial palace.

On the road, Qin Siyao lowered her head, looking dejected and disappointed.

”Whatʼs wrong?” Xiao Mo gently stroked her hair.

”Husband...” Qin Siyao raised her head, looking at Xia Qingke. ”I feel First Madam is so lonely. Her children arenʼt with her, the Prince isnʼt with her. She can only spend the New Year alone.”

”Yes.” Xiao Mo also sighed lightly. ”She still has to handle matters between relatives, maintain connections in the capital. Big and small matters are all handled by First Mother. Itʼs truly not easy.”

Looking at the woman beside him, Xiao Mo guessed what Qin Siyao was worried about and said with a smile, ”Donʼt worry. After weʼre married in the future, whenever I have free time Iʼll come back. Moreover, once the world is pacified and thereʼs no more war, Iʼll retire from military service. You and I will travel the world together, accompanied by mountains and rivers.”

”Iʼm not worried about that...”

Qin Siyao shook her head.

”Although First Madam is lonely, I feel when First Madam does things for the Northern Pacification Prince, she should also be very happy.

If Xiao Mo you go on campaigns in the future, Iʼll also properly manage household affairs for you and wonʼt let you worry.

This is a wifeʼs duty.

Iʼm just thinking... if First Madam had given birth to a few more children, wouldnʼt the courtyard be less cold and quiet now?”

”Thatʼs possible. Then shall we have five in the future?” Xiao Mo asked.

”Who... who wants to have five with you...” Qin Siyaoʼs small face flushed red as she lowered her head, muttering, ”I havenʼt even crossed the threshold yet.”

Xiao Mo smiled gently, only pulling Qin Siyaoʼs hand and continuing forward.

Walking into the imperial palace, Xiao Mo and Qin Siyao paid respects to the Qin Kingdom’s ruler and Empress Shi.

Xiao Mo had thought the Qin Kingdom’s ruler would be in the rear palace garden or the bedchamber.

Unexpectedly, on the first day of the new year, the Qin Kingdom’s ruler was still handling government affairs in the imperial study, with Empress Shi accompanying him.