"This is a few sets of swordsmanship that I drew based on the moves your master demonstrated. Take it and practice whenever you have time, it will be beneficial." An Jing handed the books to Li Wuyu.
It is better to rely on oneself than to seek help from others. Rather than letting others protect you, it’s better to have skilled self-defense and protect oneself.
Li Wuyu and Wang Youbao first exchanged glances, then knelt down together in front of An Jing and Xiao Changyi, and gave them a very solemn bow, "Thank you, master, thank you, martial father. We are leaving now and it may be several years before we can see master and martial father again. Please take care of your health."
An Jing did not like farewells as they made her feel melancholic.
Fortunately, her sadness was short-lived as she was soon informed by someone from Meng General’s Mansion that Gong Juese had given birth to a big, healthy boy.
The birth of a child is certainly a joyous event. Seeing that there were no issues at home, An Jing went to the General’s Mansion with Xiao Changyi and the four little ones to share in the happiness.
Gong Juese, who knew nothing of decorum and dared to say anything, sometimes embarrassed people to the point of blushing. Old Lady Meng originally did not really like Gong Juese, but since Gong Juese had already married Meng Lanqing, she had no choice but to accept her.
She did not want her son to be caught in an uncomfortable position between them.
But now, seeing that Gong Juese had given birth to a big, healthy grandson for her, Gong Juese’s status in Old Lady Meng’s heart skyrocketed instantly.
Old Lady Meng had always longed for a grandson, and now, she finally had him in her arms.
"If Zhuqing were to wake up today, then it would have been even better. Our family would then truly be blessed with double happiness." Old Lady Meng joyfully held her newly born grandson. While holding him, she uttered these words mixed with both happiness and sorrow.
Upon hearing this, An Jing could only sigh in her heart. She had just been told by Gong Juechen that Meng Zhuqing had not yet woken up and might never be able to.
After absorbing some of the festive cheer from the General’s Mansion, An Jing and Xiao Changyi returned to Prince Yi’s Mansion.
Just as she was about to head back to their room, she saw Tobanya standing on an arched bridge, contemplating the scenery of the lake.
"My lord, play with the children. I will go and have a word with Wild Goose Jade."
Only after hearing Xiao Changyi’s response did An Jing walk towards Tobanya.
The Prince Yi’s Mansion was very large, featuring pavilions, artificial mountains, and rocks—it had everything one could want. Had An Jing not had a good sense of direction, she would certainly have gotten lost.
"Juese has given birth, why didn’t you go see her?" As An Jing approached Tobanya, she asked her.
Tobanya, who had been quietly gazing at the shimmering lake, did not turn to look at An Jing when she heard the question, but calmly said, "It has nothing to do with Yan Yao, better not to go and see."
An Jing looked at Tobanya’s breathtakingly beautiful profile for a while before she finally said softly, "He hasn’t awakened yet."
"Yan Yao knows," Tobanya responded.
"The guards in the mansion say that every night you go out, and you only return when it’s almost dawn?"
"What do you go out to do?" Without waiting for Tobanya to answer, An Jing continued, "To see him?"
"Princess, do not overthink it. Yan Yao is simply grateful to Deputy General Meng. The one who should have been lying there in a coma ought to have been Yan Yao," Tobanya quietly explained.
An Jing did not mention that Meng Zhuqing loved Tobanya, nor did she speculate whether Tobanya’s words were true or false. She just let out a soft sigh.
With Meng Zhuqing unconscious, more words were fruitless.