Chapter 360: Sending off the gods is hard, sending off the cat is easy

Du Shanü finally got to see——

What is called 【wearing a padded jacket during the dog days—out of season】!

Originally Yu Baobao was just speaking nicely, his temperament gentle, his thoughts simple; asking this in secret must have been after careful consideration, meant to share others' worries, not to plot later schemes......

But it couldn't be helped, the timing was wrong.

The timing was completely wrong!

Who would have thought, Chinu and Afang had sneaked up right in front of us?

She believed Yu Baobao meant no harm, but could the listeners all feel the same as she did—that Yu Baobao was unintentional?

This time, not to mention Yu Baobao being frightened, even Du Shanü felt a bit unsettled.

Du Shanü took a deep breath, pulled Yu Baobao up from the ground, and instructed:

「Yu Baobao, I will now send someone to take you back to Cang Cheng to wait for me, okay? 」

Never mind the toys here and there......

Hurry up and run, hurry up and run!!!

She glanced at them, no need to look closely, and knew Chinu and Afang were surely seething with resentment!

Who wouldn't be afraid seeing Afang's fake smile?

If not now, when else should we run?

We can't wait for Chinu to find an excuse to argue with Yu Baobao, then she tries all sorts of ways to make amends, can we?

Mending the pen after losing the sheep has never been her way!

Du Shanü excels at repeatedly checking the sheep pen, ensuring none of her sheep get snatched!

Yu Baobao probably also sensed the gravity; he already regarded Chen Weifang like a cat sees a dog, and now Chen Weifang's eyes darkened as she stepped before him, still smiling, yet that look made one break out in a cold sweat no matter how you looked at it.

Yu Baobao felt a little afraid and also wronged:

「Wife Master, I truly just thought you'd be tired and wanted to help you and Nunu look after the child——」

Du Shanü clapped a hand over his mouth and pulled him outward:

「I know, I know——」

She knows, but she can't stop others from not knowing!

Although Nunu had earlier suggested raising the child on Yu Baobao's lap, that idea had long been scolded away by her.

Who wouldn't want to raise a child on their knee and enjoy family bliss?

Especially Chinu, who has always privately competed with Yu Baobao, might this time think Yu Baobao came specially to snatch the child!

Actually, today's matter isn't important because Yu Baobao brought it up, but because she happened to be overheard by Chinu and Afang when she did.

Which of these two is a cheap lamp?

When the two erupt together, not to mention Yu Baobao, even she can't withstand it!

Du Shanü supported her belly with one hand and guided Yu Baobao outward; Yu Baobao probably understood too, wearing a worried frown:

「Wife Master, when will I be able to come see you next, or when will you next return to our home? 」

「If, if I miss you this time and write you a letter, you'll surely reply, right? o(╥﹏╥)o」

Du Shanü certainly knew it improper to send Yu Baobao away after just a few days, but truly, life is at stake.

She didn't look back at those behind, merely tightened her grip on Yu Baobao's hand a bit more, until the warmth between their hands mingled, then she said:

「Yes, I will reply. 」

「After I give birth to this child, past the postpartum period...... at the latest by New Year, I will definitely return to spend the holiday with you. 」

With the promise, Yu Baobao's mood visibly brightened.

Du Shanü led him out the second gate, and just happened to see Chunrijian and Ouyang An waiting outside the corridor; without hesitation she waved and said:

「Chunrijian, escort him back to Cang Cheng. 」

Chunrijian today wore new clothes, a new cap, even changed his walking-aid shoes, preparing to meet his long‑absent sweetheart.

But who would have thought——

His sweetheart wasn't seen, and the master immediately ordered him to send the person away!

Is this right?

Can this really be right?

Chunrijian was a bit taken aback, but upon seeing clearly the person beside the master, he still bowed and agreed:

「Yes. 」

Chunrijian's reply was brief, his movement astonishingly fast; he helped the person turn, and in just two breaths had already stepped several paces, reaching the corner.

Among those present, Yu Baobao was the only one completely unaware of what had happened, seeming to think he had come to visit family, happily staying a few days, then happily leaving, and at parting he greeted Du Shanü:

「Wife Master! Come back soon to see me! Next time I'll make you and the little one lots of good things! (〃'▽'〃)」

Also, what I just said is sincere; if Nunu is unwilling—then, please explain it to him, and never let him stay angry; I really don't want to face Nunu's cold expression, waa waa waa——(frustrated face)

People dispersed.

Only then did the faint, untraceable yin qi behind Du Shanü quietly fade.

Someone approached Du Shanü, quietly stood a step behind her, and murmured:

「...... He just ran fast! 」

She knew this would be the outcome!

Du Shanü sighed in her heart and turned back:

「After all these years, you should know what kind of temperament Yu Yiai has; others saying that is mostly a warning, but when he says it, it truly can only mean he wants to help look after the child—why do you put on a cold face and even break a set of teacups? 」

Chinu's face remained cold, his long brows pressing down, indescribably gloomy.

He didn't respond to Du Shanü's earlier words at all; his beautiful eyes glanced around a few breaths, then upon exhaling he simply said:

"You alone dote on that tea set?"

Look! Look!

When you're in the right, you kick up a fuss; when you're not, you still kick up a fuss by picking out mistakes.

What could Yu Baobao possibly have done wrong?

His temperament is something you couldn't find among ten thousand people!

If someone else were the principal wife, they might not necessarily do anything to Chinu!

Du Shanü could neither laugh nor cry; she could only look around, and her gaze fell upon Ouyang An, who seemed to be in thought—

It's been over half a year since we last saw him; this youngster has grown a lot, about half a head taller than before.

Perhaps it's because he's been under house arrest lately, and Du Shanü doesn't particularly care for him, so others follow suit in their treatment of him......

He's still wearing the robe from last year; the pant legs are conspicuously shortened by a large amount, making him look like a boy who's sneaked into children's clothing.

Du Shanü sized him up with a few glances, then said:

"Xiao An, you've gotten much thinner?"

When I saw him last year, although Ouyang An was thin too, back then he was still a child, with baby fat still on his cheeks.

But seeing him now...... his cheeks have no flesh left; even a god couldn't save him.

I suppose it's because he can't bear such cold treatment that he suddenly wanted to see her.

But he probably didn't expect that, with Du Shanü's temperament, she wouldn't tolerate anyone blaming her for being cold.

Just as she said before, thunder and rain, all are heavenly grace.

She wants to treat others however she likes, and others can only endure it.

If one does not comply, that is defiance; once defiant, isn't that questioning the truth of her decision?

Today, if Ouyang An had the nerve to say, "It's because the house arrest has gone on so long that the food is bad," or "It's because you made my two brothers live apart, causing excessive worry, hence my thinness,"......

Du Shanü would certainly have the ability to send him back to Dun City, and then lock him up for a period ten times longer than before.

However, however.

What Du Shanü didn't expect was that this lanky, slender youngster before her simply bowed his head respectfully and said:

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern; it's natural for a child to grow taller."

"Furthermore, a few days ago on August 15th, I prayed for blessings for my former country and also fasted for several days...... perhaps that's why I don't look so good now."