Snow Color

Chapter 350 Fu Jin 57

Qiqige went back home first. She couldn't wait to see her children and know if they were safe.

When Qiqige entered the mansion, several children immediately ran over, their faces filled with joyful smiles. It turned out that they had heard that their mother and father would be back today, so they did not go anywhere today and waited for them at home.

"Mother, I miss you so much." Wu Xiha ran over first and lay on Qiqige's legs, tears in her eyes. Now Wu Xiha has grown into a pink and tender little girl, her beauty and cuteness make people can't help but love her.

"Mother misses you too, Kangkang, An'an, come here too." Qiqige stretched out her hand and waved to her two sons, her eyes full of tenderness and love. She gently stroked their hair, feeling the warmth of family love.

"Mother, did you encounter any interesting things when you went overseas?" Hong Yan raised his head curiously and looked at Qiqige expectantly. He was full of curiosity about the unknown world and hoped to hear some interesting stories from his mother.

"Yes, I will tell you stories tonight. Of course, Kang Kang will also be there." Qiqige replied with a smile, and gently touched Hongxuan, who was a little shy now. She knew that the children were looking forward to listening to stories, and she was willing to share her own experiences to bring them joy and inspiration.

"Mother, I'm grown up now, please don't touch my head anymore." Hong Xuan lowered his head a little embarrassedly, with a blush on his face. Although he refused, he enjoyed the feeling of closeness in his heart. After all, he was just a child, and he always had an endless desire for his mother's love.

"No matter how old you are, you are still my child. I brought back a lot of fun things this time." Qiqige looked at Hongxuan and felt a warm feeling in her heart. She knew that although Hongxuan acted a little mature, he was still a child who needed his mother's love deep down. So, she reached out and touched Hongxuan's head again, smiling and said, "Wait a minute, I'll take out all those fun things and show them to you."

"That's great!" Hong Yan danced with joy, his face filled with a happy smile.

Afterwards, they all enjoyed the meal together. During the meal, Qiqige asked Aunt Lin about the children's recent life. Qiqige was very pleased to know that the children had behaved well and sensible during this period, but at the same time, she felt sad. She secretly made up her mind that she would never abandon the children when she went out next time. After all, they already had a certain foundation there. If they went there again, they would not be as flustered and at a loss as last time, and they could also better ensure the safety of the children.

At the same time, in the Qianqing Palace in the imperial palace, Emperor Kangxi was looking at his two sons returning safely with great joy. Not only that, he was also full of curiosity about the various novel items his sons brought back.

"Khan, overseas countries are developing rapidly nowadays, especially in terms of military strength. Although they are comparable to the Qing Dynasty, their weapons are much more advanced." The Ninth Prince said seriously.

"Moreover, they have already begun to move towards the overseas continent. The Qing Dynasty also dares not to do so now because of its previous majesty. However, once they understand or continue to develop in this way, they will invade the Qing Dynasty sooner or later. This will cause endless troubles." The Ninth Prince said worriedly.

"In addition to what Ninth Brother said, there are many more unowned lands overseas, where there are many places without countries and only a small number of indigenous people." Tenth Prince added at the right time.

"No man's land?" When the eldest prince heard this, he couldn't help but feel a strong interest in his heart, as if he saw a vast world waiting for him to conquer.

"By the way, Laojiu, you must have made a lot of money this time." After hearing the news, Kangxi had already made up his mind, but suddenly he remembered something and asked.

"Of course, Khan Father. I am willing to give you 50% of the profits this time." The Ninth Prince knew that he had gained a lot from this voyage, and the old man must have heard about it. In order to gain his support and trust, and to continue to go to sea to do business in the future, he expressed his willingness to donate part of his wealth without hesitation.

He knew clearly the choice between eating one meal and eating every meal.

Kangxi looked at the Ninth Prince with great interest. He never expected that the Ninth Prince, such a Pixiu, would do this.

"I have heard the news of your return. We will discuss our future plans in detail at the court meeting. You two, the ninth and tenth brothers, must not slack off and must naturally participate," said Kangxi.

"Yes, your sons know." said the Ninth Prince and the Tenth Prince.

"Khan Ama, the most important thing we brought back this time is firearms. These firearms are the newest and very powerful, so we took great pains to bring them back." The Tenth Prince said, remembering the most important thing.

"Firearms, if that's the case, where did you put them?" Kangxi asked. He naturally became concerned when he heard this.

"Your Majesty, I have already stored the firearms in the warehouse of the Ministry of War and assigned someone to guard it." The Ninth Prince replied hurriedly.

"Good, very well done." Kangxi nodded in satisfaction. "However, firearms are important military equipment and should not be shown to others easily. I will make a decision after I personally check them out."

"Yes, your son will follow the Khan's order." The ninth and tenth princes responded in unison.

"By the way, did you encounter any danger during this trip?" Kangxi asked with concern.

"My Lord, we had a safe journey and did not encounter any danger." The Ninth Prince replied with a smile.

"That's good. Be more careful when you go out next time," Kangxi advised.

"Thank you, Father Khan, for your concern. We, your sons, will certainly be careful and prudent." The Ninth and Tenth Princes bowed again to express their gratitude.

After they came back, the ninth prince Yinzhen and the tenth prince Yin'e began to get busy, constantly introducing the items they brought back to Kangxi and making a series of plans. These things brought from overseas are very precious and important, and after this experience at sea, they have a deeper understanding of maritime trade, which makes Kangxi want to let them go to sea again. However, considering that they have just returned and need time to rest, Kangxi is not in a hurry to let them set off immediately. What's more, Concubine Yi will definitely not agree to them leaving so soon, so Kangxi decided to put the matter on hold and discuss it again when the time is right. In addition, they also need to carefully compare the differences between overseas and the Qing Dynasty, learn lessons from them, and motivate themselves to work hard to make the Qing Dynasty develop better.

Meanwhile, the tenth prince Yin'e quickly returned to his residence. When he saw Qiqige playing with the children, a warm feeling welled up in his heart. Although he did not show it, he actually missed these children very much. After all, these children were not only the fruit of his and Qiqige's love, but also a part of his life. So Yin'e joined their games without hesitation and enjoyed this rare parent-child time.

On the first day after returning, Qiqige enjoyed the warm time with several children, feeling the intimacy and warmth between them. At the same time, she also took the opportunity to have a good rest to relieve the fatigue caused by the long journey. Although she was in good physical condition, she still felt a little tired after a long journey.

The next morning, Qiqige got up early because according to the rules, she needed to go to the palace to pay respects. This task was not unfamiliar to her, and she completed the process smoothly, paid respects to the Queen Mother, and then returned to her own residence. Then, she came to the residence of the Ninth Prince next door. Because someone had sent a visiting card before, it would not seem too abrupt to visit at this time.

When she stepped into the hall, her eyes were immediately attracted by Qingning. Qiqige smiled and said, "Qingning, long time no see! You are still as charming as ever, even better than before."

Qing Ning couldn't help but chuckle when she heard this: "It's been a year since I last saw you, and you're still so sweet."

Qiqige shook her head slightly, with a hint of teasing on her face: "I'm not trying to please you on purpose, I'm just telling you the truth. It seems like you've been living a very comfortable life during this period of time."

"What do you think? I will take care of all the affairs in the mansion, and the child is also taken care of by Concubine Yi, so naturally things will be better. But after you leave, I will have no one to talk to." Qingning shook his head pretending to be helpless, his tone full of regret.

"It's my fault. Look, I'm back now. The first thing I came to see after paying my respects to the palace was you." Qiqige held Qingning's hand guiltily and comforted her softly.

The two chatted very happily, as if they had endless topics to talk about. However, time passed quickly, and before they knew it, it was already evening. Qiqige realized that she had to leave, but she was reluctant to do so. After thinking about it, she warmly invited Qingning to visit her house in a few days.

Qingning readily agreed, her face filled with joy. Seeing this, Qiqige was in a good mood. After saying a few heartfelt words to Qingning, she stood up and said goodbye.

Qiqige returned to her house, thinking that after a while, she would be able to catch up with Emperor Kangxi's tour outside the Great Wall. So she decided to go with the emperor. She told Yin'e about her idea and said that she wanted to visit her parents and brothers whom she had not seen for a long time. In addition, she also planned to take the children with her so that her family could see these cute little guys. After all, the children have grown up, and it is time for them to go out and see the world.

Yin'e naturally agreed, and he had already planned to take Qiqige and her family to Mongolia to meet Qiqige's parents. This would not only enhance the mutual understanding and feelings, but also allow the children to feel the magnificent scenery of the grassland and experience different cultures and lifestyles.

Time passed quickly. Qiqige had hardly gone out since she came back, except for a few times when she went out to play with a few children in the village. She felt that this kind of life was very comfortable. Although it was a little dull, it was full of happiness and warmth. She knew that such days were hard to come by, so she cherished them especially.

"Mother, Bai Shi and I are going out." Hong Xuan said excitedly. He had already made an appointment with Hong Yang to play together. And Hong Yang also liked Bai Shi very much, so he preferred Hong Xuan to take Bai Shi with him.

The Ninth Prince and the Ninth Lady also like Bai Shi very much, because Bai Shi is not only smart, but also gentle and friendly. Not to mention that Bai Shi is well-educated by Qi Qige and the children, and is polite and sensible, so they don't have to worry about what will happen. And with Bai Shi around, they don't have to worry about the children's safety, because Bai Shi can protect the children.

"Go ahead, but be sure to keep an eye on Baishen. Come back early and be more careful," Qiqige said with a smile. She asked someone to bring out some homemade cookies and cakes from the kitchen, put them in a beautiful food box, and handed it to Hongxuan: "This is the snack that mother made for you. Take it and eat it with Hongyang."

Hongxuan happily took the food box and said with a smile, "Thank you, mother!" Then he walked out of the room with Bai Mi.

Seeing Hongxuan leaving, Qiqige was filled with joy. She hoped that the children could grow up happily and healthily and have a bright future.

The twins, Hongyan and Wuxiha, were playing in their own yard. After all, they were too young to run around outside. And Qiqige taught them some simpler things after she came back, so that they could lay a good foundation first. It was always good to learn more.

Now Qiqige urges them to get up early and exercise every day. Although Hongyan and Wuxiha are still young, proper exercise is good for the body. Qiqige has already laid a good foundation for Hongxuan, and now Hongxuan is constantly exercising and practicing every day.

However, the personalities of these two children are quite different. Hongyan likes martial arts very much. He gets very excited every time he sees his mother performing martial arts. He becomes very serious when he is told to practice martial arts. But Wu Xiha is different. She was only a little interested at the beginning, but now it is just a three-minute enthusiasm and she doesn't want to learn it anymore. Qiqige knows that Wu Xiha has a lazy personality. She is like a little salted fish. She doesn't want to move and just wants to lie there all the time. But Qiqige thinks it is always good for girls to learn some kung fu. She doesn't ask for how powerful she is, but at least she should be able to protect herself. So in the end, they decided to let her learn some light skills, so that it would be easier for her to escape when she encounters danger in the future.

"Mom, can I take a break first and start again later? I'm so tired now." Wu Xiha squatted on the ground, his body swaying. His little face looked at Qiqige pitifully, his eyes full of expectation and desire, hoping to get his mother's consent.

Qiqige looked at her daughter's adorable appearance, and her heart softened, but she still shook her head firmly: "No, Wu Xiha, let's hold on a little longer, we will succeed soon, and I will give you something delicious to eat later."