Visitors from the Southern Border

I don't want to be separated from her for even a moment; I only feel at ease when she's by my side.

But her father and brothers will probably object.

It should be fine; Gu Wanning has her own ideas.

Thinking of taking her to see the places where he had fought, and showing her the magnificent scenery of the Northwest, Xu Weibei couldn't help but hug the woman in his arms tighter.

He wanted to offer her the very best.

He is the meaning behind his struggle.

It's just that Gu Wanning has chosen not to have children. If she passes away after her, that would be fine. But if she passes away before her, all alone and without comfort, wouldn't that be just as tragic?

I need to discuss this issue with her properly later.

Ideally, she should have a few children to raise and keep her company.

But that's not possible right now; right now, she belongs to herself.

There should be no extra people between the two of you.

Xu Weibei then thought that not only had his shortcomings caused Gu Wanning to suffer, but if he were to lead troops into battle again in the future, would it affect the morale of the troops?

Although it can be said lightly that he was more capable than those brave men and made unprecedented and outstanding military achievements.

But this is something that is extremely important to men.

--How can someone who isn't even a real man lead an army into battle?

This is also the bitterness that Xu Weibei has been holding in for so long, a bitterness he has been unable to express.

Xu Weibei didn't sleep all night, his mind racing through all sorts of problems and the current situation.

Daylight broke.

Feeling Gu Wanning begin to move in his arms, Xu Weibei quickly closed his eyes.

Gu Wanning opened her eyes and stared blankly for a while before she remembered that this was her "first night" with Xu Weibei.

Although his rigid personality made me a little uncomfortable, having a large human-shaped "pillow" made it all seem not so bad.

She had previously worried that she was a restless sleeper and might kick Xu Weibei off the bed.

In hindsight, she had worried unnecessarily.

Come on, while she's still head over heels in love, go make her a loving breakfast for her sweetheart, not her future damn jerk!

Gu Wanning tried to move but belatedly realized that her legs were being pinned down by Xu Weibei.

Okay, she seems to know why Xu Weibei was able to "survive in bed".

She secretly looked up at Xu Weibei's face.

The Creator truly favored Xu Weibei too much.

How come this face is so good at shooting?

Xu Weibei has deep-set eyes and a high nose bridge, giving him a mixed-race appearance.

But how come this person still has dark circles under their eyes after just one night's sleep?

It must be because she's a restless sleeper that kept Xu Weibei from getting a good night's sleep.

Gu Wanning felt guilty and amused at the same time.

Xu Weibei's eyelashes were surprisingly long and curled, making her tempted to touch them.

That's what she thought, and that's what she did.

--If I don't touch my own man, am I supposed to let someone else touch him?

She mustered her courage and, like a thief, raised her hand to touch it.

Just as they were about to touch, Xu Weibei suddenly opened his eyes.

Gu Wanning was startled, and then felt embarrassed as if she had been caught red-handed.

She said awkwardly, "Your face is a little dirty... Well, good morning, what would you like for breakfast? I'll go buy it for you. You should sleep a little longer..."

"Get some more sleep." Xu Weibei's voice was hoarse, a symptom of staying up all night, but to Gu Wanning, it sounded damn sexy.

They were very close; she could see herself reflected in Xu Weibei's eyes, feel his breath, and see his sexy Adam's apple bobbing up and down...

Suddenly, something flashed through Gu Wanning's mind.

But it was too fast, and she didn't have time to catch it at all.

"I'm going to visit my grandmother," Xu Weibei said. "I'll just grab a few steamed buns to tide me over. I'll be very busy today and probably won't be back until tonight. Take care of yourself, and if you need anything, have Gao Lan contact me."

Gu Wanning nodded quickly. "You go ahead and do your thing, I have things to do too."

Harvesting peanuts, drying peanuts, researching oil extraction... she's busy!

While Xu Weibei got up, dressed, and washed up, he briefly explained his plans for the day to Gu Wanning.

I need to see the Grand Princess, go to the palace to express my gratitude, and sort out the affairs of the Ministry of Revenue.

I've been away for so many days, and it's harvest time now; I wonder what kind of messy accounts there are.

Gu Wanning, not understanding or interrupting, nodded and said, "You just go about your business, don't worry about me. I'll save some dinner for you tonight."

After thinking for a moment, she added with concern, "But there's food outside, so don't go hungry at mealtimes. I'll save some for you, but you can eat it or not, just don't go hungry."

Damn it, I can't stand myself anymore.

It seems like she's overflowing with maternal love just because she's in a relationship.

Chapter 252 People from Southern Border

"Okay, I understand. You don't need to wait for me to eat; I'll just grab a bite." Xu Weibei finished tying his hair as he spoke. "By the way, I haven't had time to worry about the shop lately, so I'll have to trouble you to check the accounts for me."

Gu Wanning: "It's alright, it's not tiring."

She didn't find counting money tiring.

"The accountant will come and bring you the ledgers. Don't hesitate to ask if you don't understand anything. From now on, I'll leave the shop's affairs to you."

Gu Wanning: So happy?

She was seriously considering whether she could get any kind of seed she wanted in the future.

Xu Weibei, understanding her perfectly, laughed and said, "We have ships that go overseas every year. Write down anything you want and see if they can find it."

Gu Wanning was overjoyed.

"That's great. But—" she said, resting her chin on her hand as if looking troubled.

"But what?"

Should I pay you or not?

"No. If we give it to them, we'll have to share it with the Emperor," Xu Weibei said.

Gu Wanning burst into laughter.

She quickly washed up, saw Xu Weibei off, and, too lazy to cook, bought a few vegetarian buns for breakfast.