Chapter 230 Accident

Zhong Min was still somewhat shy, even though she had the soul of a thirty-year-old modern person, but at least she had never flirted with anyone in front of other people before. Just now, Xiao Mingzheng was ambiguous and doting, serving her food and stopping her from drinking, acting like he was taking care of her like a baby, which made her very embarrassed.

After complaining for a few times but not hearing any response from Xiao Mingzheng, Zhong Min had to gather her strength to get up from his arms. She looked up and saw that this guy was smiling, as if listening to her mumbling was a very enjoyable thing.

"Why aren't you talking? Why are you grinning like an idiot?" She pouted to express her dissatisfaction, but her mind was getting more and more dizzy.

"When my wife complains a few times, as her husband I naturally have to listen with a smile and accept it with an open mind!" Xiao Mingzheng, on the other hand, actually put on a playful smile, stretched out his hand to hook Zhong Min's chin, met her confused gaze with a sly smile on his face.

"Stop talking nonsense. I haven't officially married you yet. We haven't gotten married yet." She argued, but her heart was sweet. A smile appeared on her face, but she didn't know it.

"That's my wife too!" Xiao Mingzheng didn't give Zhong Min any further explanation. He sealed her mouth with his lips and swallowed whatever she wanted to say in rebuttal.

Zhong Min was already feeling dizzy, and now she felt even more dizzy. She forgot everything she was thinking about in an instant. She could only feel those hot and warm lips kissing her continuously. For a moment, she had forgotten everything in the world.

As they kissed, Xiao Mingzheng seemed to feel something was wrong. He opened his eyes and was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. No wonder he suddenly felt that the person in his arms had become much heavier. He didn't expect that she would fall asleep at this time.

He shook his head slightly and carefully hugged the sleeping person tighter. Xiao Mingzheng sighed with satisfaction. Having her was like having everything.

Zhong Min slept until dawn. When he woke up, he remembered what happened last night. He was speechless when he thought about how useless he was that he could fall asleep after just a kiss.

Hearing the voices from inside, Chu'er and Xiang'er quickly came in with their men, ready to help Zhong Min wash and change clothes. At this hour, Xiao Mingzheng must have already gone to the barracks, so Zhong Min didn't ask any more questions.

Chu Er took the initiative and said while handing her mouthwash, "Princess, you were drunk last night, and it was the prince who brought you back. He left before dawn, and before he left, he specifically asked me to prepare a hangover soup for you, fearing that you would have a headache."

Xiao Mingzheng's consideration and care for Zhong Min opened the eyes of everyone in the mansion. If it were in the past, they would have been so surprised that their jaws would have dropped. However, since Zhong Min came back, they gradually got used to the fact that the prince had another side in front of Zhong Min. Apart from envy, the rest was just envy.

Looking at the hangover soup Xiang'er had already placed in front of him, Zhong Min waved his hand and said, "No need. I didn't drink too much. I woke up fully awake after a good sleep. I don't have a headache or feel dizzy. There's no need to drink."

Seeing this, Xiang'er quickly asked the maid to take the sobering soup away, and together with Chu'er, she helped Zhong Min change clothes and put on makeup.

"Princess, the prince said that he will not be returning home in the next few days, so he asked the servants to serve you well. If you feel bored, you can go out and play outside, but don't leave the city." Chu'er once again conveyed Xiao Mingzheng's words truthfully.

Zhong Min understood what was going on. Another war was about to begin, and this one was supposed to be the most crucial, so the situation was naturally tense. Xiao Mingzheng's warning to her to be cautious was understandable.

She nodded, indicating that she understood, but didn't say anything else. Right now, she couldn't help at all, so the best thing she could do was take care of herself and not let Xiao Mingzheng worry or be distracted.

In the afternoon, Xier came to tell Zhong Min that the prince's troops and the court troops had started fighting forty miles away from the border of Muzhou. For a while, the outcome was unknown, but the people in the city had obviously noticed it. Except for some necessary activities, most of the people stayed at home and did not dare to go out easily. As for the number of people entering and leaving the city gate, it was pitifully small. The situation was extremely tense.

Zhong Min was also worried. She wanted to ask Xiao Wu to find out about the battle situation, but she was afraid that it would affect Xiao Mingzheng and the others, so she had to wait. Xiao Mingzheng had said before that everything would go smoothly and asked Zhong Min to just rest assured.

No news is good news, Zhong Min muttered softly again, but how could she really be at peace in her heart? After all, it concerned Xiao Mingzheng, the entire army, Muzhou, and their future.

The war continued, and every night, soldiers would come to Zhong Min to report safety and give a brief report on the progress of the war. For three consecutive days, each time the soldiers returned to report, they would bring new information about the battle situation. It was clear that, just as Xiao Mingzheng had predicted, the court was indeed struggling and was clearly at a disadvantage in the attack on Muzhou.

Zhong Min didn't know Xiao Mingzheng's specific deployment and troop allocation, or whether there would be any other external aid in the future, etc., but she believed that with Xiao Mingzheng's ability, since he had made such great preparations and was so confident, there should be no problem.

Not only was the news increasingly encouraging, but the activities of the people in the city also indicated that the war was definitely going in their favor. Zhong Min gradually felt more at ease, no longer worrying as much as she had the previous two days, even losing sleep. Her mental state gradually stabilized.

At noon on the fifth day, urgent news arrived from the army: the Mu family army had won a resounding victory at Yuguan, decimating the imperial army, with many of the troops of the local nobles already fleeing. Zhong Min was overcome with excitement. The imperial army must have been in deep disarray, and Xiao Mingzheng must have been preparing a final blow. A complete defeat for the imperial army was imminent.

The atmosphere in Muzhou City became increasingly relaxed. The people had basically resumed their previous business. They were all full of confidence in the Mu family army and were just waiting for the good news that was about to come.

Zhong Min felt even more relieved. It seemed Xiao Mingzheng wasn't exaggerating at all. A victory could be decided in seven days at the latest. After winning this battle, the morale of the imperial court had been severely damaged. Not only would they be unable to siege Muzhou again, but Xiao Mingzheng was expected to exploit this momentum to expand his forces, and a counterattack would begin.

Zhong Min disliked war, but she also knew that for Xiao Mingzheng, there was no other option. Fortunately, Xiao Mingzheng had always been strict in his military discipline, strictly prohibiting the army from harassing the civilians. Therefore, compared to others, this was already a very good result. Similarly, because of this, Xiao Mingzheng was able to win the hearts of the people, and whoever wins the hearts of the people wins the world. The power of the lord in the capital was probably almost there.

In the afternoon, Xier came running over happily and said that the people in the city were already starting to hang up lights and decorations to celebrate the prince's great victory and the relief of Muzhou.

"Min'er, let's go out for a walk, feel the atmosphere, and make up for the worries of these days." Xier pulled Zhong Min's arm and said eagerly. It was obvious that she was feeling suffocated after staying in the mansion for these days and wanted to go out for some fresh air and relax.

Seeing this, Zhong Min smiled and said, "If you want to go out for a walk, just say so. When have you ever been so roundabout when talking to me? Okay, if it's what you want, let's go out for a walk."

The battle was almost certain to be won, Zhong Min knew it very well, and estimated that it had already entered the sending and receiving stage. Otherwise, with Xiao Mingzheng's cautious character, he would not easily order the soldiers to come and report the victory.

Hearing Zhong Min's agreement, Xier was overjoyed. She quickly asked someone to notify Xiaowu and Xiaoliu, and asked the maid to see where Chu'er and Xiang'er were so that they could prepare to go out together.

Chu'er was busy helping the housekeeper with the final arrangements for the wedding, so Zhong Min didn't send anyone to call her. Xiang'er wasn't feeling well, so Zhong Min didn't send Xi'er to call her either. It was just a walk, and since Xiaowu and Xiaoliu were already there, there was no need to bring so many people.

Seeing this, Xi'er nodded and stopped sending people to look for Chu'er and Xiang'er. After all, she was there, so it would be no problem to take care of them. As for safety, there were secret guards like Xiaowu and Xiaoliu, and the entire Muzhou City was guarded by soldiers, so there was nothing to worry about.

There wasn't much to prepare, so they just grabbed some change and headed out. They didn't have a car or sedan chair ready. As Zhong Min said, walking as much as possible is good for your health.

As soon as they went out, they headed towards the popular places on the street. As they walked along, they saw that many places were decorated with lights and colorful lanterns. It looked very lively, as if it was a festival, or even more lively than that.

Zhong Min thought about it, then casually approached a few households and asked, only to discover that the people were indeed doing this on their own initiative, with no one forcing them to do so. This put her mind at ease. At this point, the biggest worry was someone messing things up, but if the people were doing it on their own initiative, that was a different matter. After a long walk, her mood grew increasingly cheerful.

"Min'er, are you tired? There is a teahouse over there. How about we go in and have a cup of tea and rest for a while." Xier pointed to the teahouse right in front of them. After walking for so long, Zhong Min must be thirsty.

"Let's go." Zhong Min nodded and walked over. He chose a good seat by the window, ordered a pot of tea and a few snacks. It was a good choice to rest for a while. Xiaowu and Xiaoliu insisted on not sitting at the same table with Zhong Min, and instead found a separate table to the side.

The waiter served refreshments, greeted them warmly and was about to leave. However, for some unknown reason, he accidentally knocked over the teacup in front of Zhong Min. Fortunately, Zhong Min reacted quickly and dodged to the side.

"Ah!" Xier couldn't help but scream, and she looked obviously frightened.