Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 364 Empress

"This isn't exactly news; the person is already at the door. If we don't let my father come home, won't that cause controversy?"

"I don't care, as long as I'm with the Liu family, he can forget about coming back."

"Then why don't you go and scold him away? As his son, I can't just not let my own father come home, can I?"

"You brat, how dare you order me around?"

“My dear great-grandmother, it’s not that I dare to order you around, but there are many people watching at the gate, and my brother-in-law is even welcoming the Yan-Chu delegation at the city gate tower. If the Liu family causes trouble at this time, it will be in big trouble!”

……

Even though Princess Chen knew that she had no choice but to compromise, she still launched into a hysterical tirade.

Liu Musheng had no choice but to listen attentively, but Liu Muchi and Liu Yuechan had no feelings for their father.

Even when their father was home, they rarely saw him. Therefore, when Princess Chen cursed their own father to the heavens, they had no qualms about it, as if they were just watching a show.

But after Princess Chen finished cursing, she thought carefully and realized that this was, after all, the Liu family home, and Liu Zhongcai was the master of this house.

“It’s fine to let him come back, but he can’t come to see Yuechu. Yuechu is most vulnerable to emotional stress right now, and she’s prone to premature labor if anything happens. Besides, today’s situation is critical, so it’s not appropriate.” Princess Chen finally conceded.

Liu Musheng breathed a sigh of relief. Regardless of whether he could see her or not, at least he could come in.

He summoned Liu Muchi to go with him to the door to welcome his father's return.

Liu Yuechan shook her head vigorously, "I'll stay with my sister." She had been somewhat afraid of her father since birth, and at this moment she just wanted to hide in this corner and didn't want to show herself.

Liu Musheng didn't pressure her.

Princess Chen, however, was quite satisfied with Yuechan's attitude.

Liu Yuechu overheard the conversation from inside the house and was somewhat surprised, not expecting Liu Zhong to return at this time.

She beckoned to Huajiao to help her get out of bed.

Hearing the noise, Princess Chen quickly turned back into the room. "Why are you coming down here? Just lie on the bed."

Princess Chen regretted that the argument had been a bit loud and had woken her up. "This is only the first time the delegation has met. Yuan Cuo won't be away for long, so don't worry."

“I heard everything you just said.” Liu Yuechu directly brought up Liu Zhong.

"...Do you want to see him? In my opinion, it's better not to. Your current state makes you prone to extreme joy or sorrow, which could easily affect the pregnancy." Princess Chen knew she couldn't hide it anymore, and seeing that her condition was relatively stable, she took the initiative to ask.

Liu Yuechu's mind was not very clear, but she felt that it was too much of a coincidence that he appeared today after she dreamed about him last night.

"The timing of coming back at this time is really good."

Princess Chen did not understand the meaning behind her words and thought that Liu Yuechu was resentful. "I do have a lot of complaints about him. After all, leaving home back then was not something a good father should do."

“But if you want to see him, I won’t stop you; after all, you are father and daughter.”

Blood is thicker than water, Princess Chen understood this in her heart.

She felt sorry for the children, but she longed even more for them to be reunited with their families; that would be the best outcome.

Liu Yuechu touched her belly. "No matter what his reason for returning is, there has to be an explanation. Mother, you don't need to worry. I'm perfectly calm."

Princess Chen frowned. What did this mean?

Do you think he came back for another purpose?

Before Liu Yuechu could answer, a series of overlapping footsteps sounded outside the courtyard.

Liu Musheng's anxious voice came urgently, "My sister is not feeling well. Father, please let me go and talk to her first, and we can meet only when we are sure she wants to see you."

"She's pregnant, and we're afraid she'll be stressed at this time!"

"I shouldn't have let you in, Father! Father... Do you even consider me your son anymore? Say a few words to me!"

Liu Musheng tried to stop him, but he couldn't stop Liu Zhong at all. Moreover, no matter how dissatisfied he was, he couldn't really fight his own father.

Liu Musheng could only block the entrance with his own body, but Liu Zhong still managed to push him aside.

"Liu Zhong, what are you doing?" Princess Chen's anger, which had just subsided, suddenly flared up again!

"You've been away from home for so many years without a trace, and now you come back and act recklessly, completely disregarding the children's feelings?!"

She saw Liu Zhong's Taoist robe and looked him up and down for a moment. "No wonder you never came back. You actually became a wandering Taoist priest."

Liu Zhong completely ignored Princess Chen, walked around her to Liu Yuechu, and carefully examined her for a long time.

He just stared at Liu Yuechu, and Liu Yuechu looked back at him.

The father and daughter remained silent for a long time before Liu Zhong finally sighed, "No wonder you were able to trample the thorny path under your feet; it's as if you've been reborn."

Liu Yuechu stared wide-eyed in shock; she hadn't expected her father to be able to see through it.

Princess Chen and Liu Musheng naturally did not understand the meaning behind Liu Zhong's words. "You know that she has helped the Liu family by walking a thorny path, so she shouldn't cause trouble at this time!"

"Father, let's sit down and talk. It's a bit cold in here." Liu Musheng hurriedly instructed the servants to prepare, wanting to bring everyone into the house, since the spring breeze was too cold and he was afraid that Liu Yuechu would get cold.

Liu Yuechu remained motionless. "So what did you come back for?" she asked earnestly.

Should we treat her as a monster from two lifetimes, or as a daughter? Or perhaps she has also experienced many ups and downs since we parted ways?

In any case, she was already certain that Liu Zhong's return was related to the states of Yan and Chu.

Liu Zhong brushed the whisk in his hand against Liu Yuechu's clothes, then took out a brocade pouch and handed it to Liu Yuechu.

"If you owe someone a favor, you must repay it, and he shouldn't be eyeing that position."

Liu Yuechu instantly understood that the "he" he was referring to was Yuan Cuo, and that position was the "dragon throne of the Great Qi".

“He didn’t really care; my father is probably overthinking it.”

"Are you sure you understand him?" Liu Zhong seemed dissatisfied with Yuan Cuo as his son-in-law. "There are still too many things you don't understand."

"All I know is that he truly loves me and is always there for me when I need him, and he won't abandon me for any reason," Liu Yuechu said softly.

Liu Zhong slowly lowered his head; he naturally knew that his daughter was resenting him.

"I also have my reasons."

"What's your predicament? Tell me, or I will never forgive you for continuing to be our father. This Liu family belongs to me and my brother. If you want to go back, you can, and I can move to the Viscount's mansion with my people immediately." Liu Yuechu did not yield to his fear just because he could see that she had been reborn.

Because she was exceptionally confident.

Even if Yuan Cuo knew about this, he would still continue to love her.

Liu Zhong hadn't expected his daughter to be so sharp. "Your appearance is almost exactly the same as your mother's, and so is your temper."

Liu Yuechu didn't want to waste any more words and just waited for Liu Zhong's explanation.

Liu Zhong didn't mention discussing it with her in detail alone. "You know who his father is, but do you know who his mother is?"

"His mother is not dead at all."

"Lady Ru, she is the Empress of Chu. She has already contacted your husband, and if he wins the throne of Qi, she will give him the throne of Chu as well."