There wasn't much for them to do in the courtyard.

The day it was bought, I just stood here doing nothing. I felt uneasy and very uncomfortable!

When you feel insecure, you especially want to demonstrate your value.

The ground was clean, the cats in the yard were a bit thin, and I saw them jumping far away. The kitchen was already very clean.

If we had to pinpoint something unclean about them, it would probably be their people.

His clothes were very dirty, and his hair was dirty too; there might even be fleas jumping around inside.

Logically, you should buy some flea medicine now, wash your hair clean, comb off the fleas layer by layer with a sieve, and wash off the flea eggs with oil and water.

But they didn't have any money and couldn't buy it.

I never imagined that after being bought and having a full stomach, I would still be so worried.

I was even more nervous than when I was in the hands of human traffickers.

Standing in the sun, with the spring breeze blowing across my face, my freshly washed face was once again turned yellow by the sand and dust.

Springtime in Ganzhou Prefecture is just like this.

Before dark, Su Jiaoniang returned from outside. The middleman who had been with her was gone, but Eleven still followed behind her, never leaving her side.

After glancing at the people in the courtyard, Su Jiaoniang led them to the newly rented second courtyard.

It wasn't exactly clean inside.

But at least it's a place to shelter from the wind and rain, and with some repairs, it can last for about twenty years. There are new roof tiles in the yard, and the house is filled with beds, tables, and chairs. In the main room in the center, there are some needles, thread, and fabric.

Su Jiaoniang reiterated the rules, such as not bullying women.

You must not do anything that infringes on others' rights.

If she finds out!

Eleven readily drew his curved sword.

Night had fallen, and the moonlight shone on the scimitar, making it appear even colder and more frigid.

Perhaps there were troublemakers among the twenty, but they dared not follow Su Jiaoniang at this moment. Everyone wanted to live. This day had been too exciting. They were just ordinary people from the bottom of society with limited life experience.

If there's anything different about them, it's that they live a long time!

Aside from having a long lifespan, he has no other abilities.

After resolving the matter here, Su Jiaoniang left with Eleven. Before leaving, she left a few taels of silver for their daily use.

After buying bedding, clothes, and other necessities for daily meals, it was already late at night when I returned to the courtyard.

It was still very cold in early spring, especially at night, when it was freezing.

Walking back into the courtyard, I saw candles burning in the kitchen.

Pushing open the door and stepping inside, the cold wind outside caused the candle to flicker and almost go out. Chu Jiu shielded the candlelight with his hand.

Su Jiaoniang noticed some steamed buns and porridge that she had bought from other places on the small table, and they were still warm.

A smile appeared on her face. Chu Jiu was actually quite virtuous.

He can consider all these details; if he marries a wife in the future, he will probably be very happy.

After eating something light, Su Jiaoniang returned to her room to rest.

The cold moon is silent.

The cat purred occasionally, adding a touch of tranquility to the air.

Su Jiaoniang turned over and woke up!

Suddenly there was another person next to me.

A pair of eyes were fixed on her!

In the middle of the night, experiencing such a fright, Su Jiaoniang was almost scared out of her wits.

"It's me!" the figure said, his voice hoarse.

Su Jiaoniang adjusted to the night light and stared at Lu Wujiu, who seemed to have appeared out of nowhere.

"What's wrong with you? You can scare people to death." Su Jiaoniang was speechless.

"I just wanted you to see me sooner," Lu Wujiu said, his voice tinged with grievance.

Su Jiaoniang lit the candle and looked at Lu Wujiu. The man looked very weathered, with stubble on his chin, slightly messy hair, and yellow dust on his clothes.

Just by looking at the man's appearance, you could tell how travel-worn he had come.

"Are you hungry?" Su Jiaoniang asked.

Lu Wujiu nodded.

I'm hungry!

I'm so hungry!

He wouldn't stop to eat unless he needed to maintain his physical strength after coming from the State of Qi.

Fortunately, we arrived here a day early.

Smelling the familiar aromas wafting from the kitchen, he leaned against the door and a smile crept onto his lips.

Amidst the swirling smoke, his restless heart calmed down, and Lu Wujiu closed his eyes, leaning against the wooden kitchen door as he fell asleep.

Su Jiaoniang turned around and saw this scene.

You can fall asleep standing up; you must be incredibly tired.

He picked her up in a princess carry and placed her on his bed, then continued cooking.

The ninth and eleventh children, who were sleeping next door, heard a noise in the middle of the night and got out of bed. What they saw was this shocking scene: the Regent was being held by a woman.

Where is the dignity?

The two people had identical contortions on their faces.

If the general and Su Jiaoniang like each other, they would be happy to see it, and being happy together is a good thing. However, being picked up by another woman!

The two exchanged another glance. Well, if the general is happy and willing, then they, as outsiders, shouldn't concern themselves with it.

Go back to sleep, go back to sleep.

Lu Wujiu, who was asleep, had no idea that his image had been completely destroyed. He smelled the aroma of food, opened his eyes, and saw the person he had been longing for day and night in his confused gaze.

For a moment, he even wanted to take the person in front of him to a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters.

Let's enjoy the life of a blissful couple.

What do the court and the common people have to do with him?

He is just one of millions of ordinary people.

"Eat something before you sleep, don't space out." Su Jiaoniang placed the wontons and green vegetables on the table, propped her chin up, and watched the person eating by candlelight.

My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!