Chapter 421 Wait for me to come back

In the manor, Xiao Jiuyue quickly prepared an ox foot hot pot. After she showered and changed her clothes and entered the warm house, she saw Jun Lie standing by the window with a cup of hot tea. He was gazing at the snow-covered scenery outside the window, like a young man walking out of a picture magazine.

"Jiuyue?"

Jun Lie looked back, his deep eyes instantly giving the picture a soul.

"Third Prince, why didn't you eat first?" Xiao Jiuyue tried to eat as quickly as possible, but it was winter and her body was covered in blood, so she felt uncomfortable all over.

"Waiting for you." Jun Lie stood up and sat opposite Xiao Jiuyue. In the pot in the room was a steaming ox foot hot pot with various meatballs in it, all made by Xiao Jiuyue himself!

There were also plenty of vegetables in the farm. Xiao Jiuyue accompanied Jun Lie to eat hot pot while pouring wine: "Want some to warm yourself up?"

"Is this the wine you brewed yourself?" Jun Lie looked at the ruby-red wine. It was pleasing to the eyes just by looking at it, and it also had a hint of grape aroma when it smelled.

"Yes, the wine is not strong, it should not affect your riding." Xiao Jiuyue shook the cup in her hand. The transparent high-heeled cup was specially made by Aishan. She made many sets and also placed a set in the manor!

Sometimes, I just want to relax and stay in the village for a few days.

"Try it." Jun Lie looked at the wine in the transparent glass, and imitated Xiao Jiuyue to shake the wine in his hand. He tasted it and the taste was different from the wine he had drunk before.

It has a rich aroma and a mellow taste, especially the color, which is bright and translucent. Paired with this special wine glass, what you are drinking is not wine, but an atmosphere.

"Thank you, Third Prince, for coming to tell me this good news. When the Xiao family is rehabilitated, I wish your wish comes true!" Xiao Jiuyue held the high-heeled glass and extended it to Jun Lie.

Jun Lie picked up the glass and clinked it against hers. The red wine in the glass was shaking, just like his heart. The heat made Xiao Jiuyue's face flush, which was even more intoxicating than the red wine in the glass.

"The Xiao family will definitely be rehabilitated!" Jun Lie took a sip of wine.

"Of course." Xiao Jiuyue nodded heavily. After a while, Luo Kui came in with a fried steak. Xiao Jiuyue took the knife and fork and cut it into pieces. He said, "Red wine goes well with steak. Your Highness, try it."

On the fork in Xiao Jiuyue's hand was a piece of seared steak. Jun Lie didn't reach out, but leaned over and took a bite of the steak directly. His mouth was full of the delicious beef. He said, "Jiuyue, can I still eat it when we get back to Shengjing?"

"Of course." Xiao Jiuyue's eyes curved into crescents as she smiled. "When we get back to Shengjing, His Highness the Third Prince has made great contributions. If you want to eat anything, just send someone to get it."

Jun Lie lowered his eyes: "The palace is far from the Xiao family. By the time we get it, even the most delicious food will be cold."

"That's easy. Why don't you just come to the Xiao family for dinner?" Xiao Jiuyue was eating steak and drinking red wine. It was just the two of them eating hot pot. Xiao Jiuyue was in a good mood, so she spoke very casually. She said, "No, it's not convenient for you to come to the Xiao family. When the time comes, we can find a place to eat and I'll cook for the Third Prince myself!"

"Are you serious?" Jun Lie's eyes lit up.

Xiao Jiuyue patted her chest and assured: "Although I am a woman, once I say something, I can't take it back. Of course I won't go back on my word!" It is only right for her to cook a meal by herself to thank the savior of the Xiao family!

"Third Prince, this glass is for you." Xiao Jiuyue held the red wine. The Xiao family's vindication was imminent, and she was in a particularly good mood. "I won't be in the court, but Third Prince has helped the Xiao family, and I thank you!"

Even if she had one hundred thousand kilograms of grain, methods to increase farming production, plans for making cotton armor, and plans for diverting and controlling floods, she would need someone in the court to help her. Otherwise, she would not be able to appear before the emperor and speak for the Xiao family, and it would all be in vain.

Xiao Jiuyue was very glad that she did not give up cooperation just because Jun Lie was just an unpopular prince. Her vision was excellent!

"I'll drink it." Xiao Jiuyue raised her head and drank it all in one gulp. Looking at Jun Lie who said nothing and drank the wine directly, Xiao Jiuyue said happily: "It's a great pleasure!"

Xiao Jiuyue took the wine and gave it to Jun Lie, saying, "This cup is for you as well. The news of the Xiao family returning to Shengjing from Lingnan has come all the way to tell me!"

Xiao Jiuyue raised his head and did it again.

Jun Lie watched her drink one cup after another and said, "Jiuyue, this is all thanks to you. The 100,000 kilograms of grain, the increased grain production, the cotton armor, and the river diversion and water control, it is these that made the emperor change his mind."

"No, no, no, I understand." Xiao Jiuyue didn't understand state affairs, but she did understand the simple principles. She poured another cup: "This one is for you. I wish Your Highness the Third Prince will be invincible in Jincheng and defeat the Yongzhao Army. I'm waiting for good news from Your Highness when he returns victorious!"

This time, Xiao Jiuyue drank every drop of the red wine in the glass, and her fair face was flushed.

"Jiuyue, will you wait for me to come back?" The wine in Jun Lie's hand was shaking, and his eyes were depicting her face. He had seen her countless times in his dreams. Now she was sitting in front of him, her eyes were so lively.

"Yes." Xiao Jiuyue nodded without thinking. Only when Jun Lie wins the battle will the people of South Vietnam be at peace!

Jun Lie looked at her and drank the wine in his hand. When Xiao Jiuyue poured the wine, he grabbed her hand. Xiao Jiuyue's body was half leaning, as if frozen. She raised her eyes, and Jun Lie's deep eyes looked at her steadily, as if filled with thousands of stars. His lips parted slightly: "Jiuyue."

Xiao Jiuyue seemed to be able to foresee what Jun Lie was about to say. Her eyes flickered slightly, and she said with a smile, "Third Prince, you've come just in time. I asked Xue Wan to make a batch of iron sheets, and I asked my mother to make some cotton armor. You can take them with you, and the soldiers will be safer!"

Jun Lie felt his hands go empty. Listening to Xiao Jiuyue's clear voice, he looked at her dimly and said, "Okay."

Two hours passed quickly. When the cotton armor arrived and Jun Lie was about to leave, Xiao Jiuyue felt a little dizzy from drinking. She staggered to her feet and said, "Jun Lie, you must return safely."

Xiao Jiuyue didn't even call him 'Third Prince', but just called him by his name.

Jun Lie, who had just put on his cloak, looked back and saw the slightly drunk Xiao Jiuyue smiling at him. He took two steps at a time and directly held her in his arms. The snow was falling heavily, and Xiao Jiuyue's petite body seemed to be completely wrapped up by Jun Lie. The two figures, one black and one red, were as beautiful as a painting.

Lianxin and Luokui widened their eyes and were about to step forward when they were pulled away by Donggui and Huaqing.

"Miss..." Luo Kui was worried about her own young lady.

Hua Qing said, "They're such a perfect match. The way they hug each other, don't you think they look like a perfect match? I tell you, they're a match made in heaven!"

"Yeah." Donggui nodded. She had never seen her master have such a gentle side.

"Wait for me to come back." Jun Lie lowered his head and his lips fell on Xiao Jiuyue's smooth forehead. Before she could react, he jumped on the horse, turned around and left.