The two children both nodded hard.
Yun Jiao thought for a moment. There didn't seem to be anything else to instruct them on. She picked up a bundle. "This is the share for His Grace the Duke. Remember to give it to him."
She reached out and stroked the two children's faces. "All right, go. I'll be waiting for you to come back safe and sound."
Qi Er and You Er suddenly knelt down toward Yun Jiao.
The two of them kowtowed heavily to the ground.
Yun Jiao forced back the tears that were about to spill from her eyes. "Get up, what are you doing?"
You Er said, "Mother, once your son leaves this time, it may be a year or two before I return."
"Your son won't be able to stay by Mother's side. I hope Mother will take good care of herself."
"And also, it'd be best if Mother and Father have another child. In case anything should happen—"
