General, Your Wife Is Requesting Your Return Home For Farming Chapter 1472: Dream Of Her Previous Life

The investigation into the murder could not be postponed. After consulting with Su Xiaoxiao, Su Yuan urged Su Xuan to begin his journey immediately.

Upon learning that Su Xuan was heading south for the case, Princess Hui An insisted on accompanying him.

A gentle smile played on Su Xuan’s lips. "Is Huahua unable to endure even a moment apart from her Ah Xuan?"

Blushing deeply, Princess Hui An replied with a serious expression, "It is not that I cannot bear to leave you. I simply cannot part with my sidekick!"

Su Xiaoxiao whispered to herself, "My, am I really that captivating? Are you actually looking away from the Head of the Secret Service for me?"

Dahu, Erhu, and Xiaohu were devastated by the thought of their parents leaving. They spent the entire morning acting adorable and even threw several tantrums, yet they failed to move Wei Ting’s "heart of stone."

Stroking the heads of the three youngsters, Su Xiaoxiao dabbed at her eyes with a handkerchief. "I lack the strength to oppose your father, so I must follow his lead. I shall miss you dearly... Do not fret; once I arrive, I will send for you immediately... If you are unable to come... it must be because your father blocked the path again..."

Wei Ting’s mouth twitched at her words.

So, I am cast as the villainous, cold-hearted father while you play the role of the saint!

The three brothers directed resentful glares at Wei Ting.

Xiaohu stamped his foot in frustration. "Daddy!"

Wei Ting snapped, "I've heard enough from you, you little son of a—"

He paused. If the brat was a little son of a gun, wouldn't that make him a...?

Wei Ting ground his teeth together, realizing he had just insulted himself.

In contrast to the sorrow of his brothers, Wei Xiaobao stood quietly next to Dahu, looking perfectly well-behaved.

Wei Ting felt a sense of relief.

Truly, a daughter was far superior to sons.

Scooping Wei Xiaobao into his arms, Wei Ting asked, "Will Xiaobao miss her Daddy?"

The little girl nodded. "Xiaobao will miss you very much."

Suddenly, Wei Ting found it difficult to leave.

He glanced from the precious little packrat in his arms to Su Xiaoxiao. "Perhaps we should..."

Su Xiaoxiao cut him off with a chilling look. "Do not even consider it."

Wei Ting immediately fell silent.

The father and daughter exchanged a knowing look.

In this family, Mother held the supreme authority.

Since she had given the order, there was no room for negotiation.

Seeing her attempt at being cute fail, Wei Xiaobao’s expression instantly soured.

Li Wan spoke up softly, "Little Seven, Xiaoxiao, rest easy. Your second brother and I will look after the children well."

Yuan Bao released Wei Qing’s hand and stepped forward. He took the hand of the grumpy Wei Xiaobao with one hand and Xiaohu—who was trying to cling to Su Xiaoxiao’s leg—with the other. He said sweetly, "Seventh Uncle, Seventh Aunt, Yuan Bao will take great care of my sister and brothers too."

With a warm smile, Su Xiaoxiao patted his head. "Yuan Bao is truly sensible."

Xiaohu quickly grabbed Su Xiaoxiao’s hand and pulled it onto his own head. "Xiaohu is sensible! Xiaohu is the most sensible of all!"

Touch Xiaohu! Touch Xiaohu!

Su Xiaoxiao was charmed by the little fellow; he truly acted like a needy cub.

Wei Qing interrupted, "The hour is late. It is time for your departure."

Wei Ting nodded in agreement.

They needed to exit the city quickly to reach the relay station in Ju County before nightfall.

Su Xiaoxiao and Wei Ting boarded their carriage and headed out.

Near the South City gate, they encountered the Su family’s carriage.

"Little sidekick!"

Princess Hui An waved enthusiastically from the window.

Su Xiaoxiao was taken aback. "Huahua?"

She peered through the window to see Su Xuan’s striking features. "Fourth Brother, what is going on?"

Su Xuan gave a calm smile. "I am taking Huahua to Lingnan to visit her relatives."

Princess Hui An shielded her face with her hand, whispering, "I am aware you are investigating a matter. I promise not to be a burden."

Su Xiaoxiao grinned at Su Xuan. "Fourth Brother, shall we switch places?"

The expressions of both Su Xuan and Wei Ting darkened simultaneously.

Princess Hui An looked at Su Xuan. "Ah Xuan, I wish to speak with my sidekick for a while."

With a resigned sigh, Su Xuan stepped out of the carriage.

Having recently clashed at the Marquis of Zhenbei’s Estate, Su Xuan and Wei Ting found it difficult to maintain a polite facade.

Wei Ting smirked. "Jade-faced Rakshasa, is this the extent of your skill? I expected your martial arts to have progressed more over the years!"

Su Xuan calmly flipped through a book. "Even if I haven't improved, I still managed to give you a beating."

Wei Ting replied with total gravity, "Who was beaten? I simply allowed you to win! I didn't want to get serious and cause Aunt unnecessary worry!"

Su Xuan merely muttered, "Oh."

Wei Ting let out a sharp, "Heh!"

The two men proceeded to ignore one another.

Wei Ting’s left arm was throbbing painfully.

That cursed Jade-faced Rakshasa. He didn't hold back at all.

Meanwhile, Su Xuan’s right fingertips felt completely numb.

The brat is thick-skinned; my internal Qi couldn't even break through.

In contrast to the tension between the men, Su Xiaoxiao and Princess Hui An were enjoying themselves in the other carriage.

Su Xiaoxiao asked, "Huahua, is Su Xuan treating you properly?"

Princess Hui An straightened her posture, assuming the dignity of an elder. "You should address us as Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law."

Su Xiaoxiao laughed out loud. "Very well, very well. My dear sister-in-law, does my handsome Rakshasa brother treat you with kindness?"

Princess Hui An turned pink. "Naturally."

Su Xiaoxiao teased, "How kind, exactly?"

Princess Hui An hid her glowing face. "Little sidekick, you have become quite improper!"

Su Xiaoxiao maintained a perfectly straight face. "I am a respectable person asking a respectable question. Did the Princess misunderstand something?"

Overcome with bashfulness, Princess Hui An cried out, "Little sidekick!"

Su Xuan’s voice drifted over from the neighboring carriage. "Sister, if you continue to pester Huahua, I shall have to beat your husband again."

Su Xiaoxiao called out, "Uncle..."

Su Yuan galloped up on his horse. "I am glad I caught up to you before you went too far!"

Su Xuan was so startled he dropped his book.

Su Yuan accompanied the group until they reached Qingzhou, where they transitioned to a boat.

"I can escort you no further than this."

Su Yuan intended to visit the village where Su Xiaoxiao and her parents had once resided.

Cheng Wei’s remains had been transported back to the southern border by the Cheng Patriarch. It was far better for her to be laid to rest near her mother than to remain in a distant land.

Su Yuan instructed Su Xiaoxiao, "Once the case is resolved, ensure you visit your mother’s grave to burn incense."

"I will," Su Xiaoxiao promised with a nod.

Su Yuan watched Princess Hui An, who was currently being swarmed by the local village children, and said with a sense of peace, "Because of you, your Fourth Brother found an excellent wife."

Su Xiaoxiao smiled. "It is Fourth Brother’s good fortune."

The group departed from the Qingzhou piers and traveled south by water. Within ten days, they reached Lingnan.

"Are we nearing the Tao family estate, Fourth Brother?" Su Xiaoxiao inquired.

After leaving the boat, the four shared a single carriage.

Su Xuan replied, "We are close. Ten miles at most."

He then noticed Princess Hui An staring blankly at the passing scenery outside.

He looked out as well, but saw only a standard road flanked by unremarkable hills and streams.

"What has caught your eye?" he asked gently.

Su Xiaoxiao had also observed that Huahua’s demeanor had grown increasingly strange as they approached Lingnan.

She had become uncharacteristically quiet.

"Is the travel proving too exhausting for you?" Su Xiaoxiao asked.

"No," Princess Hui An replied, shaking her head to address them both.

Lately, a specific dream had been haunting her repeatedly.

In this dream, she had traveled to Lingnan.

And it was here, in the south of Lingnan, that she had met her end...