Chapter 15 Eating

Pei Jingzhou ignored Jiang Zhaoyue and said to Yingge, "Bring two hot water bottles."

"Yes." Yingge came in with two hot water bottles.

Pei Jingzhou sat up and said, "Put the hot water bottle at Second Madam's feet."

Yingge thought the Second Master was going to use a hot water bottle, but she didn't expect the Second Mistress was going to use it. How could the Second Master... She didn't think about it anymore and stuffed the hot water bottle at Jiang Zhaoyue's feet.

Pei Jingzhou looked at Jiang Zhaoyue and asked, "Is it warm?"

Jiang Zhaoyue huddled in the quilt and answered softly, "Yeah, it's a little warmer."

Pei Jingzhou turned to Yingge and said, "Tuck the quilt in tightly."

Yingge had followed Pei Jingzhou for so many years, and this was the first time she saw him being so attentive to a woman. She couldn't help but glance at Jiang Zhaoyue next to her, replied "yes", and then tucked Jiang Zhaoyue in tightly.

"Okay, go down." Pei Jingzhou said.

"Yes." Yingge retreated.

Pei Jingzhou said: "Go to sleep."

Jiang Zhaoyue, like a caterpillar, moved towards Pei Jingzhou twice and stuck close to him again.

Pei Jingzhou glanced at her.

"My feet are warm, but my body is still cold." Jiang Zhaoyue said pitifully.

"...Go to sleep." Pei Jingzhou extinguished the candle with a flick of his finger.

The bedroom was plunged into darkness.

Pei Jingzhou lay down again.

Jiang Zhaoyue called out, "Second Master."

Pei Jingzhou said concisely: "Sleep."

"Let's chat before bed."

"I have to go to court tomorrow."

"The court session will begin tomorrow, right?"

"Um."

"Then when will you return home tomorrow?"

"Maybe at night."

"Ah, then I won't be able to see you for a whole day. What will I do if I miss you?"

“…”

"Second Master, your wedding leave is so short."

“…”

"Second Master, you've worked so hard."

“…”

"Should we get up at 11:00 AM?"

“…”

"It's too early."

“…”

"I definitely can't get up."

“…”

"I hate waking up early."

“…”

"It's nothing important. I'll make trouble for anyone who wants me to get up early."

“…”

Jiang Zhaoyue muttered a lot, and his voice gradually became smaller until it was quiet.

Pei Jingzhou heard her slight breathing, sighed to himself, and began to feel sleepy.

In a daze, it felt like a little kitten was crawling into his arms.

He pushed and pushed, but couldn't get it open.

The kitten hummed in dissatisfaction and looked very pitiful.

Pei Jingzhou withdrew his hand for some unknown reason and let the kitten crawl into his arms.

As soon as the hour of Mao arrives.

He woke up as usual, felt soft, and looked down.

really.

Jiang Zhaoyue slept in his bed and hugged him tightly, just like she did a few days ago.

He raised his hand to her shoulder and was about to push her away when he suddenly remembered what she said before going to bed last night: "It's nothing important. I'll make trouble for anyone who wants me to get up early."

If she makes a scene...

He gently pushed her hands and feet aside and got out of bed quietly.

In the dim light, I saw her suddenly turn over and stretch out one leg.

He wanted to pretend he didn't see it, but he walked forward involuntarily, bent down and tucked her legs into the quilt, tucking in every corner tightly.

Seeing that she was sleeping soundly, he walked to the outer room with peace of mind.

Yingge came to serve.

"Be gentle." Pei Jingzhou said.

Yingge thought that the Second Master was in a bad mood today, so she was extra gentle.

Pei Jingzhou packed up and walked out of the main room. Suddenly he stopped and turned to look at Yingge.

"Second Master." Yingge responded.

"The Second Madam has just entered the Duke's Mansion and doesn't know many of the rules. You and Nanny Sun will accompany her to Songqing Hall to pay her respects and help out." Pei Jingzhou said.

"yes."

Pei Jingzhou then walked out.

Yingge turned her head and looked towards the bedroom.

Jiang Zhaoyue fell into a deep sleep and only woke up slowly when Xiangqiao called her.

"Second Madam, it's time to pay respects to Madam." Xiang Qiao said weakly.

"Hmm..." Jiang Zhaoyue sat up and found herself in Pei Jingzhou's bed, with her own blanket tangled in a corner. It seemed she hadn't slept well again. She turned to look at Xiangqiao and asked, "What time is it?"

"It's almost noon." Xiang Qiao said.

You mean it's not even the morrow hour?

Life was not easy for a daughter-in-law in ancient times. She had to get up and pay her respects to her mother-in-law before seven o'clock.

She lazily lifted the quilt: "Then get up."

Xiangqiao quickly helped her out of bed and helped her wash up.

At one o'clock in the morning, Yingge and Nanny Sun walked in.

Jiang Zhaoyue was curious: "Why are you here?"

"The Second Master asked me and Nanny Sun to accompany the Second Madam to pay her respects." Yingge said.

"All right."

The group arrived at Songqing Hall at 2:15 am.

Wang's maid Yinping said, "Second Madam, please wait a moment. Madam will be out soon."

"Okay." Jiang Zhaoyue sat in the main room waiting.

Xiangqiao and the other two stood aside.

A quarter of an hour passed.

Two quarters of an hour passed.

…

Wang hasn't come out yet.

Jiang Zhaoyue noticed something was wrong and looked at Yingge: "Aren't the others going to pay their respects?"

Yingge replied, "The Crown Prince's wife needs to take care of the Crown Prince, so she will pay her respects when she is free."

"The Third Master and the Fourth Master are usually studying outside." Nanny Sun continued.

Yingge said, "The third and fourth girls might have something to do today."

"So, I'm the only one here to pay my respects?" Jiang Zhaoyue asked.

It should be.

Yingge and Nanny Sun did not respond.

Got it!

Wang looked down on the original owner, but with Pei Maokun and Pei Jingzhou present these days, she had no way of exerting her authority as a mother-in-law.

Pei Maokun and Pei Jingzhou both went to court today, and it was unknown when they would be back. She could finally show off her power as a mother-in-law.

It’s really well-intentioned.

However, Jiang Zhaoyue doesn't have to go to work or study now, so he has plenty of time to spend.

She leaned back in her chair, picked up the snack on the plate and took a bite. She was immediately surprised and said, "Wow, this snack is good."

Xiangqiao and the other two did not respond.

Jiang Zhaoyue said, "It's better than the one in Linhuayuan. Would you like to try it?"

Xiangqiao and the other two shook their heads.

"I want to taste it, I want to taste it." A small milk voice came.

Jiang Zhaoyue raised his eyes and saw the chubby Pei Heng: "Fifth brother."

Pei Heng ran to Jiang Zhaoyue, holding the sepak takraw ball and said, "Second sister-in-law, you're finally back!"

Jiang Zhaoyue nodded: "Yes, I came back yesterday."

"Are you busy today?"

"I'm a little free today, so I'll play sepak takraw with you later."

"Can't I play now?"

"Not now. I'm here to pay my respects to my mother."

"I've come to pay my respects to my mother, too."

"You are so filial."

Pei Heng was so pleased with the compliment that he shook his head and said, "I often pay my respects to my mother."

"That's great, but my mother is still in the room and won't be out for a while."

Pei Heng and Jiang Zhaoyue were already very familiar with each other. He stood directly in front of Jiang Zhaoyue and said, "Then let's wait here."

"Let's eat while we wait." Jiang Zhaoyue handed Pei Heng a piece of dessert.

Pei Heng took it and took a bite: "Second sister-in-law, this is walnut."

"Yes, this walnut is roasted and has a nice burnt aroma."

“It’s burnt and delicious.”

"Yes, this one has osmanthus flowers, it's a little sweet."

"Children should not eat too much sweet food, otherwise their teeth will get worms."

"Eat this date paste cake. It doesn't have sugar in it."

An adult and a child started chatting around a plate of snacks.

"What?" Wang, who had deliberately stayed in her bedroom, sat on the couch and asked in surprise, "Is Jiang Zhaoyue eating snacks?"