After lunch, everyone took a nap.
In the afternoon, they teamed up and went fishing by the stream with the children.
Xia Ruqing lounged on a recliner, enjoying the warm breeze and watching the sunset—it was incredibly pleasant.
Ni Manxue, whose pregnancy was more advanced, found sitting uncomfortable, so she wandered around.
She watched for a while as several little eunuchs caught worms as bait.
Then she watched the children excitedly catch fish, unable to contain her laughter.
Xia Caiying also sat nearby, gazing at the rolling mountains in the distance and the river and stream stretching out before her.
In her heart, she wondered where he was at that moment.
Where would he rest tonight, and would he be home tomorrow?
She caressed her belly, thinking of him, completely content.
"How wonderful it is, for them to walk together hand in hand like this. It truly is wonderful!"
A warm breeze brought the scent of fresh flowers to her nose.
