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

Chapter 383: The Final Great Battle Is Ultimately Coming

”...” Hearing Xia Qingkeʼs words, Xiao Mo lowered his head and remained silent.

Xia Qingke turned her head to look at Xiao Mo, ”Moʼer, thank you.

If you hadnʼt brought Yishe back, Yishe would have eventually made a grave mistake.

If not for you, I donʼt know to what extent the reputation of the Xiao Manor, with its five generations of loyal ministers, would have fallen.

If not for you, I wouldnʼt know how I could face our ancestors in the underworld.”

”What I did wasnʼt much,” Xiao Mo shook his head. ”On the contrary, Eldest Aunt, what youʼve done for the Xiao Manor is already more than enough.”

”Enough? It was merely my duty as the Northern Pacification Princeʼs consort...”

Xia Qingke smiled gently.

”Moʼer, from now on, the Xiao Manor depends on you. I also believe that with you here, the Xiao Manor will certainly not decline, but you will also be very, very tired. Youʼve truly worked hard.”

Xiao Mo wanted to say something, but at this moment didnʼt know how to speak.
”Alright, chatting with this old woman must be quite boring. Moʼer, could you help me call your mother over? I want to see her one last time.” Xia Qingke looked at Xiao Mo with pleading in her eyes, as if afraid he would refuse.

”Actually, Mother is already here. She wants to see you,” Xiao Mo said.

”Thatʼs wonderful. Quickly let your mother come in.” A trace of joy flashed in Xia Qingkeʼs eyes.

”Yes.”

Xiao Mo walked out.

At this time, outside the door of the Xiao Manorʼs principal wifeʼs room, quite a few people had already gathered.

Among them were ladies from various branches and separated families of the Xiao Manor, wives of court ministers, as well as noblewomen who were usually on good terms.

”Frost Prince.”

Seeing Xiao Mo come out, everyone bowed in unison.

”Everyone need not be so polite.” Xiao Mo returned a simple bow, then said to his mother, ”Mother, Eldest Aunt seems to have something to say to you.”

”Mm.”

Zhou Ruoxi nodded and walked in.

The conversation between Xia Qingke and Zhou Ruoxi lasted a very long time, even longer than her talk with her own eldest son.

As for what the two discussed, no one knew, but Xiao Mo and the others could mostly guess.

A full two hours later, Zhou Ruoxi finally walked out of Xia Qingkeʼs room. Xiao Mo saw that his motherʼs eyes were red-rimmed, as if she had cried for a long time.

Xia Qingke also called many relatives and friends into the room.

It wasnʼt until the sun set that everyone finally dispersed.

In the evening, after Xia Qingke simply ate a meal, she sat up and had the maid Huanying help her with her grooming.

After putting on her clothes and arranging her appearance, Xia Qingke leaned against the headboard, saying she wanted to sleep for a while and asked Huanying to go out first.

Past the hour of si, Huanying walked in carrying a basin of water, saying softly, ”Madam, let this servant wipe down your body.”

But Xia Qingke didnʼt respond, only leaned against the headboard with a slight smile, motionless.

”Madam?”

Huanyingʼs eyes trembled as an ominous premonition rose in her heart.

”Madam!!!”

The water basin in Huanyingʼs hands fell, spilling water everywhere and wetting the floor.

Huanying collapsed at the bedside, crying loudly.

In the quiet night, only that one tree swayed gently.

The next day, news of the Xiao Manorʼs principal wifeʼs passing spread throughout the entire imperial capital.

The Qin Kingdomʼs ruler personally came to the Xiao Manor to attend the funeral.

The funeralʼs specifications were extremely high, second only to an empressʼs.

After Xia Qingkeʼs passing, Zhou Ruoxi became the Xiao familyʼs principal wife.

Regarding the position of the Xiao familyʼs principal wife, Zhou Ruoxi actually didnʼt want to take it. She had already grown accustomed to a peaceful life but before Xia Qingke passed away, she had persuaded Zhou Ruoxi for a long time, and Zhou Ruoxi finally agreed.

Moreover, in the current Xiao Manor, only Zhou Ruoxi had the qualifications to become the Xiao familyʼs principal wife.

Seven days passed.

According to Qin Kingdom customs, after Xia Qingkeʼs seventh day memorial, the funeral completely ended.

Xiao Shi left the capital and went to the border between the Qin Kingdom and Jin Kingdom.

During this period, Xiao Shi stationed himself at the border, keeping watch on the Jin Kingdom.

As for Xiao Yichuan, his mother and younger brother had both passed away, and with Xiao Mo supporting the Xiao Manor, he no longer had much attachment to the mortal dynasty in his heart.

”Third Brother need not see me off any further. Elder Brother will take his leave now.” Outside the imperial city, Xiao Yichuan turned and said.

Xiao Mo stopped walking, ”Elder Brother, may you have a smooth journey.”

”Now that the Xiao Manor has you, this elder brother has nothing to worry about. Elder Brother probably wonʼt return after this, but Iʼll still say this, if thereʼs anything Elder Brother can help with, send a sword message to Tao Mountain Sect.” Xiao Yichuan patted Xiao Moʼs shoulder.

”Third Brother thanks Elder Brother. I wish Elder Brother smooth cultivation.” Xiao Mo bowed.

”Third Brother as well, you must take good care of yourself.”

Xiao Yichuan and Xiao Mo each drank their parting wine.

Although Xiao Yichuan appeared carefree, in reality, Xiao Mo knew that their motherʼs death had dealt a great blow to his elder brother.

Xiao Mo also didnʼt know if this matter would become his elder brotherʼs inner demon.

After Xiao Yichuan flew far away, Xiao Mo sighed and returned to the imperial city.

Because of the Xiao familyʼs principal wifeʼs death, Xiao Mo needed to observe mourning for three years. During these three years, he couldnʼt marry, which made Xiao Mo feel somewhat guilty toward Qin Siyao. However, Qin Siyao didnʼt bring up the marriage. She cared for Xiao Moʼs daily needs every day, and the meals she cooked also improved greatly. Not only were they edible, the taste was actually quite good.

Although Qin Siyao didnʼt mention it, Xiao Mo still felt he needed to explain to Siyao, otherwise he always felt uneasy in his heart.

”Siyao, regarding our wedding...” One noon when the two were eating together, Xiao Mo spoke.

”Itʼs alright, Husband.”

Qin Siyao smiled and shook her head, adding a piece of pork rib to Xiao Moʼs bowl.

”I know what Husband wants to say but our wedding isnʼt urgent.

Now that Madam Xia has just passed away and Husband is in mourning, how could it make sense to marry me?

Moreover, the border is now critical, and a great battle is imminent. How could this concubine let Husband be distracted by wedding matters?”

”Iʼm sorry...” Xiao Mo said guiltily.

”This concubine already said, Husband need not apologize.”

Qin Siyao put down her chopsticks, stood up, then sat in her husbandʼs lap.

”And besides, this wedding, Husband cannot escape from it because this concubine will remember it forever.

Forever, you know.”

”Why does what Siyao is saying sound a bit frightening?” Xiao Mo embraced Qin Siyaoʼs slender waist.

”Frightening?” Qin Siyao playfully tapped Xiao Moʼs forehead. ”Then Husband had better remember this wedding well. This concubine wonʼt let Husband off, you know.”

”I know.” Xiao Mo said with a smile.

”Your Highness, Her Highness the Princess...”

Just as Xiao Mo and Qin Siyao were having their heart-to-heart talk, a maid walked into the courtyard.

Qin Siyao quickly stood up from Xiao Moʼs lap and turned around shyly.

”What is it?” Xiao Mo asked.

”The First Prince is waiting outside the courtyard. He says His Majesty has summoned you to the palace,” the maid said.

”Did the First Prince say who else is going?” Xiao Mo frowned.

The maid nodded, ”The First Prince said that Prime Minister Li, General Xiahou, Lord Wuʼan, and other military commanders have all been summoned...”

”I understand. Tell the First Prince Iʼll come immediately.”

Xiao Moʼs expression gradually grew solemn.

The final great battle was ultimately coming.