I am the stepmother of my son, and the little villain has changed into a little cotton-padded jacket

The emperor watched Xiao Yizhuo and the soldiers leave, and only after their figures completely disappeared did he lead everyone back to the palace.

After everyone left, Wen Shutang and the three children still stood there, watching Xiao Yizhuo leave.

The children's eyes were full of reluctance. Xiao Wan, who was a little younger, couldn't hide her feelings on her face and looked up at Wen Shutang with concern.

"Mom, when will Dad come back?"

Hearing Xiao Wan's question, Wen Shutang lowered his head and said softly, "Wan'er, be good, wait until your father is done with his work and come back. During this period of time, we can just stay at home and wait for your father to come back, okay?"

Xiao Wan nodded and looked in the direction where Xiao Yizhuo left.

Neither Xiao Ze nor Xiao Ye said anything. They just looked at each other and silently repeated in their hearts what Xiao Yizhuo had told them yesterday.

The two secretly decided in their hearts to protect Wen Shutang's Xiao Wan.

"Okay, let's go home." Wen Shutang took Xiao Wan's hand and turned to get on the carriage.

On the way home, Wen Shutang noticed that the three children were not in a good mood.

"I haven't made delicious food for you for a long time. I have some time today. How about I go home and make some cakes for you as snacks?" Wen Shutang pinched Xiao Wan's little hand and said with a smile.

When Xiao Wan heard that there was something delicious to eat, her eyes lit up and her attention was distracted.

"Really? Mom, I haven't eaten your cooking for a long time."

Wen Shutang smiled and touched the top of her head: "Of course it's true. I happen to have time today, so I'll do it when I get home."

"That's great!" Xiao Wan threw herself into Wen Shutang's arms, and her mood seemed to have improved a little.

Xiao Ze and Xiao Ye also had a smile on their faces, and the atmosphere in the carriage was finally not so heavy anymore.

After returning to the general's mansion, Wen Shutang told the three children not to run around in the yard and went to the kitchen, rolled up his sleeves and began to prepare pastries.

When Cheng Chu learned that Wen Shutang was going to go to the kitchen herself, he hurried over to help her.

"Madam, you are a daughter of gold, how can you cook by yourself? Whatever the young master and young lady want to eat, just tell me, I will definitely arrange it. Why bother you to do it yourself?"

Wen Shutang waved his hand: "It's okay, it's not like I haven't done this before. Uncle Cheng, go and help me look after the children. I'm alone here, no one should disturb me."

After Wen Shutang spoke, Cheng Chu didn't dare to persuade her anymore. He just nodded and left the kitchen.

Wen Shutang stayed in the kitchen for the whole afternoon and only came out when it was almost dusk.

The three children were sitting in the yard chatting. When they saw Wen Shutang coming out, they immediately stood up to greet him.

"mother!"

Wen Shutang wiped his hands and looked at the children with a smile: "Well, dinner is ready by the way, let's eat first."

Xiao Ye excitedly pulled Xiao Wan and said, "That's great, little sister! I haven't eaten the food cooked by mother for a long time."

Xiao Wan's face was flushed and she looked very happy.

Although Xiao Ze didn't say anything, one could tell from his expression that he was in a good mood at the moment.

Seeing the children's happy faces, Wen Shutang felt relieved.

Xiao Yizhuo is leaving Beijing today, and the children must be a little sad. Making some delicious food can make them happier.

Cheng Chu had ordered someone to bring the food prepared by Wen Shutang to the table, and the family sat around the table ready to eat.

Although Xiao Yizhuo was missing, the atmosphere of the dinner was quite warm with Wen Shutang's company.

After dinner, Wen Shutang sent the children back to their rooms, and she finally had time to rest.

After extinguishing the candle, Wen Shutang lay alone on the bed, tossing and turning but unable to speak for some reason.

She was used to a bed for two people, and now she was suddenly alone. It was really a bit difficult to get used to it.

Wen Shutang lay flat on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, Xiao Yizhuo's face appearing in his mind.

She couldn't help but wonder what Xiao Yizhuo was doing at this moment. Was he also lying in bed alone like her, unable to sleep?

Or is he already fast asleep?

Logically speaking, Xiao Yizhuo had been leading his troops on a march for a whole day and should be tired and should go to sleep.

But when Wen Shutang thought that she couldn't speak because of Xiao Yizhuo, while Xiao Yizhuo could sleep soundly alone, she felt uncomfortable.

After tossing and turning for a long time, he still couldn't fall asleep. Wen Shutang rolled up the quilt and put it under his body, then barely found a comfortable position to lie down.

I closed my eyes tightly and forced myself to fall asleep.

I finally fell asleep, but I dreamed of Xiao Yizhuo in my dream.

At the same time, in an inn in a small town dozens of miles away.

Xiao Yizhuo stood alone in front of the window, looking at the bright moonlight, not feeling sleepy at all.

The only thing I thought about was my wife and children at home. I wondered how they were doing now.

The next morning, Wen Shutang got up from the bed with dark circles under his eyes and yawned loudly.

She was almost depressed now. She had finally forced herself to fall asleep last night, but she ended up dreaming about Xiao Yizhuo.

In the dream, Xiao Yizhuo was not obedient at all and did all kinds of stupid things, which made her so angry that she felt uncomfortable all over in the dream. After waking up, she felt an unbearable headache.

Wen Shutang sighed. This was the first time in her life that her mood fluctuated so much because of a man, and it even affected her sleep.

She got up, washed, and changed her clothes, and then she looked more energetic.

After the family finished breakfast, Wen Shutang originally planned to take the children for a walk, but before they could go out, they were greeted by guests.

Zhao Fuqiu was wearing a lotus pink brocade dress, and she looked very dignified and elegant.

But as soon as she entered the door, her true form was revealed.

"Sister Shutang!"

Wen Shutang came out of the room and immediately saw Zhao Fuqiu running towards her, looking very excited.

"How did you come?"

Zhao Fuqiu ran to stand in front of Wen Shutang, excitedly took her hand and said, "Sister Shutang, Grandpa has returned to Beijing! He is at home now. He wants to see you and Aze, so he asked me to come to find you."

Hearing what she said, Wen Shutang was stunned at first, and then a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes after he reacted.

"Mr. Zhao has returned?"

"Yes, I arrived last night. Grandpa wanted to come to look for you yesterday, but my eldest brother said it was late and you and your son were probably asleep, so Grandpa gave up. So he asked me to come look for you early this morning."

Zhao Fuqiu smiled and took Wen Shutang's arm: "Let's go, Sister Shutang, let's go over there quickly. Aze and the others should be up by now, right?"

Before Wen Shutang could say anything, three children came out of the house.