Parents are busy farming

How could Aunt Qi not understand Ye Zifen? She had a faint smile on her face and said softly, "Princess, don't worry. In my opinion, it won't be long before the Duke returns. The princess came back earlier today."

However, Ye Zifen slightly frowned, and a hint of worry was revealed in her star-like eyes.

She opened her red lips and said with a hint of self-mockery: "Mammy, how do you know if he is willing to come back? Which of those released birds will be willing to fly back to the cage?"

Although there was a hint of sarcasm in her words, only Ye Zifen herself knew that Zhang Gaoyi might not be such a person.

But even so, the scene of the last time he was injured still reappeared in Ye Zifen's mind over and over again, and it took a long time to erase it.

The hideous and shocking wound, the continuously oozing bright red blood, and his face that had turned extremely pale due to excessive blood loss... every detail seemed to have turned into extremely sharp thorns that pierced deeply into her soft heart.

At this moment, Aunt Qi beside her couldn't help but called out softly, "Princess!"

Ye Zifen seemed not to have heard anything. She just shook her head gently and kept muttering to herself, "Ah, I always feel that he is still so young and energetic. If he really left me suddenly like this, it would be as serious as the sky falling down!"

Aunt Qi looked at Ye Zifen with a worried face, and couldn't help but shook her head gently, saying earnestly: "Princess, when did you become so worried? Over the years, we have experienced so many ups and downs, and every time we have come through it safely? Not to mention that the Duke was only slightly injured this time, even when the caravan lost contact for such a long time and there was no news, didn't you shoulder all the burdens and pressures alone? So, princess, please believe that there is nothing in this world that can completely defeat you."

After hearing what Aunt Qi said, Ye Zifen couldn't help but fall into deep thought. She also silently asked herself in her heart: Yes, since when did I become so indecisive and hesitant?

Maybe it's because I care too much that I have lost my former calmness and composure.

Looking back on the past, I have faced all kinds of difficulties and obstacles countless times, but every time I was able to move forward unswervingly and finally successfully overcome numerous difficulties.

But now, just because the Duke was slightly injured, why did I become so worried?

Thinking of this, Ye Zifen smiled self-deprecatingly, and then said to Madam Qi: "Madam, you are right. It seems that I think too much. I don't know why, ever since I encountered something related to the Duke, I always find it difficult to stay calm. But when I think about it carefully, it is normal. After all, I treat him..."

Having said this, Ye Zifen suddenly stopped talking, and a slight blush appeared on her cheeks.

Seeing this, Aunt Qi understood what was going on. She smiled and gently patted Ye Zifen's hand, comforting her: "Princess, you don't need to be embarrassed about this. In fact, I can see that you have always been an extremely strong woman. No matter in the past, present, or future, no matter what kind of difficulties you encounter, you will definitely be able to face them bravely. Moreover, now that I can see that you care so much about the Duke, I am happy for you from the bottom of my heart. Compared with your attitude a few days ago that it doesn't matter if he is there or not, now you are more like a woman in love!"

Ye Zifen's cheeks instantly turned red. She lowered her head shyly, nodded gently, and said softly, "Well, Mammy is right. I really shouldn't have panicked like this. No matter when he comes back, we should take care of ourselves first. After all, he is a man, so I don't think he will have any big problems. Then let's prepare dinner for tonight!"

Aunt Qi watched Ye Zifen gradually regain her composure, her heart filled with joy and relief. She smiled and replied, "It's good that the princess can think clearly. We should enjoy the food when we should, and drink when we should. We must live a prosperous and enjoyable life."

Ye Zifen took a deep breath, as if to muster up courage, and then said firmly: "That's right, I must not let this worry completely occupy my mind. I should maintain an optimistic and positive attitude as I did in the past. Today I happened to be back early, so why don't I cook delicious food myself and cook delicious food with Mother Feng, so that everyone can be happy. Later, I will send a servant to invite Master Mu back to share dinner."

Madam Qi nodded repeatedly, expressing her agreement. "I feel relieved that the princess has such an idea. I will go and arrange for people to do the work right away."

However, just as Nanny Qi turned around to leave, she suddenly heard a familiar sound of talking and laughing from a distance.

The two looked in the direction of the voice and saw Mu Hongzhou and Zhang Gaoyi walking side by side. They were chatting as they walked, and it was quite lively.

Aunt Qi said with a big smile on her face, "Oh my, it's true that people from the same family are like one another! Isn't this just like the saying goes, 'Speak of the devil and he will appear'! Just now, a few of us were still talking about inviting Master Mu back to have a delicious meal together, but you appeared right in front of us as if you heard our wishes!"

After saying that, she couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.

At this time, Mu Hongzhou turned to look at Ye Zifen with a smile on his face and asked, "Zifen, I heard that you will cook tonight?"

Ye Zifen nodded slightly to show her affirmation.

Seeing this, Mu Hongzhou continued, "That's great, but I have a request. Can you let this servant go to Fu Ke Lai and ask for some fresh ingredients? To be honest, I haven't tasted the delicious seafood for a long time, and I miss it very much!"

When Aunt Qi heard this, she nodded and said, "Of course, that's no problem! Since Master Mu wants to eat seafood, we have to hurry up and arrange for someone to do it. That way, we can enjoy this sumptuous dinner earlier!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she turned around quickly, looked around, and soon locked onto a servant who looked quite smart, and waved at him.