Chapter 155: Change the Egg-Laying

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When it comes to the situation in the north, it is not optimistic.

There was a dispute among the barbarians, and the chief general was replaced by a bloodthirsty general.

"As soon as the two countries started trading, more than twenty people from the caravan carrying goods from Da Qi were killed."

The barbarians hung the heads of innocent civilians on the city walls and left them in the sun for three days in an attempt to arouse the anger of the soldiers of the Great Qi.

The news had already arrived half a month ago, and we thought that the barbarians' small-scale aggression would not amount to much, so we did not take it seriously.

Yesterday afternoon, a beacon was lit in the neighboring city to send a message.

The emperor urgently summoned several generals of the Mo family and the officials of the Ministry of War to discuss in the imperial study room, and set out at dawn to fight in the north.

"Princess Yutan is ready to go and has already arrived at the Mo family."

Xie Zhao explained the situation briefly. Jiang Huaiqing could not stay any longer and turned to look at his younger sister Jiang Yuzhu. His lips trembled, as if he had a thousand words to say.

Jiang Huaiqing never has any defenses against his family and always shows his thoughts on his face.

Jiang Yuzhu sighed in her heart, but smiled softly, "Brother, it's just a short separation. In the past, when you went to the south to check the accounts, we would be separated for half a year. There's no need to be shy."

Separation is for a better reunion.

"My eldest brother is taking care of my parents, so you can rest assured."

Jiang Yuzhu's tone was firm, without any complaint.

With the support of the whole family, Jiang Huaiqing straightened his back, his spirit and energy were different. He laughed loudly and said, "Little sister, Honghong still needs your help to take care of her."

It is safer for Honghong to stay in Xie's house than in Jiang's family.

Jiang Yuzhu waved her hands impatiently: "Okay, I'll put the red feather in the letter and send it thousands of miles away..."

After another hour, it was almost dawn and Jiang Huaiqing got up and left.

Jiang Yuzhu stood by the door to see him off. When she saw Jiang Huaiqing turning around, she curled her lips and waved vigorously, repeating this several times until Jiang Huaiqing disappeared from her sight.

At this moment, Jiang Yuzhu still had a smile on her face, but a tear rolled down the corner of her eye.

She turned back to the study and extinguished the oil lamp and candles.

The room fell into darkness. Jiang Yuzhu curled up in a chair, holding Honghong in her arms, with her whole face buried in Honghong's warm fur.

Jiang Yuzhu's shoulders were shaking, her eyes were blocked by mist, she wiped them casually with the back of her hand and let out a suppressed sob.

Even if you appear calm in front of others, you are just pretending.

She has always had a good relationship with her second brother, so how could she not be worried?

"Yuzhu, my second brother will be safe."

Xie Zhao felt a dull pain in his heart. He hugged Jiang Yuzhu in his arms and brushed the tears from the corners of her eyes with his warm fingertips.

Apart from saying a few pale words to comfort him, Xie Zhao's mind was blank and he was at a loss.

In his eyes, even when facing life and death, Jiang Yuzhu did not shed a single tear.

She still cares too much about her family.

Jiang Yuzhu wiped her tears with Xie Zhao's clothes, sniffed, and said softly: "If I show my concern in front of my second brother, how can he be so carefree?"

Jiang Yuzhu would support whatever Jiang Huaiqing liked and yearned for, as long as he chose it, but support did not mean approval. She did not want to see her second brother in danger at all.

The battlefield is full of brutality and accidents happen frequently.

Jiang Yuzhu was far away in the capital and couldn't help at all. If she got the news, she would just be worried.

Jiang Yuzhu was confused and fell into a huge vortex with her wild thoughts.

Xie Zhao sighed helplessly. He pressed his wife into his arms, resting his forehead against her hair, and said softly, "So you pretended not to care and cried behind my back?"

"Wouldn't it be unlucky if I cried in front of my second brother?"

If she couldn't help it, Jiang Yuzhu didn't want to show her weakness in front of Xie Zhao.

Xie Zhao looked at her without saying anything, but silently tied Jiang Yuzhu's messy hair behind her head.

Finally, I felt the soft fragrance in my arms, but it was not the time to take advantage of her.

Xie Zhao gently stroked Jiang Yuzhu's back and waited for her to calm down.

All he can do is accompany her.

After a long while, Jiang Yuzhu finally moved uneasily, her voice hoarse from crying: "I'm fine."

"Well, you want to just cross the river and destroy the bridge?"

Xie Zhao waved his arms, and his clothes had long since turned into a handkerchief, catching Jiang Yuzhu's tears, ensuring that not a single drop fell to the ground.

Jiang Yuzhu turned her head away, her eyes wandering, and asked evasively, "Yuanhe, is it time for you to attend the morning court?"

Xie Zhao narrowed his eyes slightly, raised his hand and gently stroked Jiang Yuzhu's cheek, and said in a low voice: "I have delayed the time a long time ago. What can Madam do to make it up to your husband?"

"Why didn't you say so earlier!"

Jiang Yuzhu clearly denies it, so don't try to blame her!

Xie Zhao didn't let go, but hugged Jiang Yuzhu tighter: "Why, you don't want me to keep a secret about what happened tonight? If Madam doesn't give you any benefits, then I can only tell my second brother."

"you……"

Before he could utter the word "shameless", Xie Zhao had already bent down.

Along with a faint smile, Jiang Yuzhu only felt the warm touch on her lips, with the unique and refreshing scent of Xie Zhao.

Jiang Yuzhu was stunned, and something in her brain seemed to suddenly crack.

At the door, a figure was swaying.

Liang An had been standing there for a while and it was almost dawn.

"Master, Madam, I'm here to ask, is Honghong still in the study?"

In the study, there are several extremely precious ancient books from previous dynasties, and they cannot be destroyed by Honghong.

Jiang Yuzhu was reminded by Liang An. Looking at the motionless goose in her arms, she found her voice after a long while: "Yuanhe, I won't suffocate Honghong to death, will I?"

Just now, the atmosphere in the room was very strange.

Xie Zhao hugged Jiang Yuzhu, and Jiang Yuzhu kept hugging Honghong, but Honghong did not struggle.

"No, I just fell asleep."

Xie Zhao lit the oil lamp, took the goose, and then looked at the clothes in disbelief.

He has always been a clean person. He didn't mind when Jiang Yuzhu cried, but it was not the same when it came to Daye.

Honghong left a spot on his official uniform, which was wet and still had body temperature.

Xie Zhao's face turned cold, and he handed the goose leg to Liang An and said, "Send it to the kitchen and stew it tonight. Invite father-in-law to come to the house for dinner!"

Jiang Fulu must not be in a good mood after sending his beloved son away.

Xie Zhao took this opportunity to show himself to be a good son-in-law, maybe his wife would like him more.

Jiang Yuzhu stopped him and said, "Second brother has just left Beijing, and you want to kill his Honghong?"

"You can raise one either way. Change it to one that lays eggs. I will fry goose eggs for you in the future."

Xie Zhao strode out of the study, took a shower and changed his clothes.

When the group arrived at the city gate to see them off, Jiang Yuzhu put on a relaxed expression again, as if the person crying bitterly in Xie Zhao's arms was not her.

Madam Mo came over to say goodbye first and praised: "The carriage that Yuzhu modified is very practical, and she brought a lot of food that is easy to store. This time we will travel much more easily."

Shen echoed a few words: "Yuzhu is quite clever. Zhilan grew up in the south of the Yangtze River and has never been to the north. She relies entirely on Madam Mo to take care of her."

The two exchanged pleasantries, but on Jiang Yuzhu's side, saying goodbye was much simpler.

Jiang Yuzhu and Princess Yutan hugged each other and whispered, "Second sister-in-law, I'll leave my second brother to you!"

It's better to go to the north. With General Mo around, it will be convenient for Jiang Huaiqing to learn skills.

The Jiang family doesn't want Jiang Huaiqing to be successful, as long as he is safe.

Princess Yutan did not expect Jiang Huaiqing to ask her to go to the Northland with him. She did not reject Jiang Huaiqing's kindness, but said solemnly: "Yuzhu, I will not forget my original intention."

After Princess Yutan left, there was no one in the palace to speak for Jiang Yuzhu.

She held Jiang Yuzhu and whispered, "I heard there will be a palace banquet during the Mid-Autumn Festival. You have offended the Xuan family, and the Queen Mother will definitely take the opportunity to settle the score. You must be cautious in the palace. If you encounter difficulties, go to the eunuch Li who is beside the emperor and the accountant Xia Ma who is beside the Queen Mother. They can help you escape safely."