Chapter 37 Chapter 37 Letter
Rong Si is someone who has been vegetarian for over twenty years and is now eating meat again.
He used to know that he was energetic and could do two or three times more things than the average person every day without feeling tired.
They started by going up the mountain to hunt.
He could run to seven or eight mountains a day, hunting and bringing back food to nourish the people in the village.
A group of men who can eat and sleep well.
Rong Si didn't feel he had done too much; after all, they were people he was supposed to support.
It wasn't until his men, who were accompanying him up the mountain, started complaining halfway up that his extraordinary physical strength and energy began to show.
Now that he's taken a wife and broken his vows, Rong Si vaguely realizes...
He is not just energetic.
His needs must be quite substantial.
It's just that it was previously obscured by the daily grind and went unnoticed.
Unfortunately, I've only eaten it once so far.
A single glance or expression from her can easily evoke longing.
Seeing that she couldn't push him, Yu Wanyin used even more force.
She wasn't fully recovered yet, and she was afraid that if she waited too long, something bad might happen.
Aunt Duan is still outside right now; she's probably helpless and desperate.
Yu Wanyin tried to compromise, "Then I'll sleep like this tonight, you can go back now."
Rong Si stared at her for a moment, his eyes darkening, and then suddenly asked, "May I kiss you?"
Yu Wanyin was stunned for a moment, unable to connect her words with his.
How did it escalate to the point where we can kiss?
Was he really listening to her?
Yu Wanyin hadn't reacted yet.
The figure in front of me was already pressing down, "Wait, wait, wait..."
Yu Wanyin shrank back, avoiding the man's heavy, deep kiss, which brushed past her cheek and landed behind her ear.
Rong Si paused for a moment.
Seeing her frightened and nervous expression, I suppressed my fear and held back.
His Adam's apple bobbed heavily with that movement.
Yu Wanyin hid in the crook of his neck, watching his Adam's apple bob up close.
His Adam's apple was prominent and attracted a lot of attention when it rolled.
It resembled the ferocious reaction of a hungry tiger.
Yu Wanyin was so nervous that her breathing became rapid.
By chance, the air brushed against his Adam's apple like feathers.
Rong Si took a deep breath and had no choice but to let go.
Aunt Duan spoke to him.
Don't scare a sick person.
Being frightened can also worsen the condition.
In order to be able to eat my fill in the future, I have no choice but to endure it.
He turned his head away, looked at a certain spot in the room, remained silent for a moment, then got up and got out of bed.
She really can't just wander around the house dressed like that.
A moment later, Yu Wanyin saw him pull out some new clothes and a nightgown, turn back and place them in front of her, saying, "You need to wear something clean."
Yu Wanyin sat there for a while.
Rong Si looked up and realized that she was staring at him and didn't dare to change her clothes, which made him realize what was going on.
He stood up and walked out.
Now, he can't just watch her change.
Sooner or later, I couldn't resist.
Yu Wanyin breathed a slight sigh of relief when she saw him leave and the stone door close, confirming that he would not come back.
She picked up the new clothes, which seemed to have been bought and made by him when he took her down the mountain several months ago.
Yu Wanyin carefully lowered all the gauze curtains and slowly changed into her new clothes.
Even her clothes were changed.
She was indeed afraid of getting her wound on her clothes, so she changed her clothes more carefully.
Since it's a nightgown, there's not much to worry about.
Yu Wanyin changed into her new dress and pulled back the skirt over her knee wound, exposing the injury to the outside.
She had just tied the rope when the stone door was opened again.
Rong Si walked in and saw that she was completely shrouded in a red gauze curtain, even her shadow was hazy and gentle, and her beautiful face was covered with a sense of elegance.
He lowered his eyes. "All changed?"
Yu Wanyin replied hesitantly, "Okay."
Rong Si didn't say much, but lifted a corner of the gauze curtain to retrieve her clothes.
As luck would have it, when the curtain was lifted, Yu Wanyin's legs, which were exposed, were clearly visible.
He stepped right at the entrance of the tent.
Yu Wanyin didn't expect him to come over and lift the curtain to take her clothes. Seeing this, she curled up her legs.
The dazzling white light vanished from the man's sight in the blink of an eye.
Rong Si reached out and picked up her clothes, then lowered the gauze curtain and turned to leave.
This eerie stalemate lingered in the room for a moment, but quickly disappeared.
Yu Wanyin shifted her body inside the gauze curtains, finding a comfortable spot to lie down.
After thinking about random things for a while, I drifted off to sleep.
When Yu Wanyin woke up the next day, she realized a problem while half asleep.
Her clothes were all taken away after she changed them, so... who washed them?!
Almost as soon as she thought of this, Yu Wanyin opened her eyes.
Looking at the bed curtains above her head, she was instantly wide awake.
This village is full of men.
There were only a few girls, and the villagers didn't seem to intend for them to do any manual labor.
Qingsong still needs to rest in bed most of the time and rarely gets up to walk around.
Aunt Duan is busy helping so many people inside and outside the village seek medical treatment.
So her clothes are...?!
Yu Wanyin propped herself up. It was already bright outside, and people were coming and going outside the village, busy with their own work.
As she went out, the bandits greeted her and told her, "Aunt Duan took Azheng up the mountain to gather herbs early this morning."
Yu Wanyin hesitated before explaining, "I'm not looking for Aunt Duan."
The bandit was quite surprised to hear this.
Lately, whenever Yu Wanyin comes out to ask questions, she mostly asks where Aunt Duan is.
It's rare that she's the one who comes out to ask.
Yu Wanyin forced herself to speak and finally asked, "Where is your lord's room?"
The bandit looked even more surprised. He blinked and pointed in a direction, "Over there."
Yu Wanyin could see a main camp at a glance in the direction he pointed.
It was different from ordinary houses; there were animal bone decorations hanging outside. She had been there before. "Thank you."
The bandits watched as Yu Wanyin walked over.
He thought to himself, "This is unprecedented! The female ruler has taken the initiative to seek out the lord."
He realized what was happening and quickly followed, saying, "Your Majesty, I'll see you off."
Actually, there's no need to send it.
We arrived shortly after walking for a while.
The bandits stopped at the door and gestured for Yu Wanyin to go inside.
Yu Wanyin entered the room, but Rong Si was not in the main house.
She lingered as she entered the side room from the main house, and then saw him in the small courtyard that was part of the main building.
Just as she thought.
Rong Si stood beside several erected wooden clothes racks.
In addition, he was holding a torn heart-shaped garment in his palm, his brows furrowed.
He was probably thinking about how to remedy the situation.
Rong Si heard the noise, looked up and saw Yu Wanyin, and reached out to touch the bridge of his nose.
He held the torn piece of fabric in his hand, walked over, and showed it to her, saying, "I used too much force and ruined it."
"I...I know." Yu Wanyin was very shy. She pressed his hand down, thinking to herself that she wasn't blind. How could he blatantly show her his torn heart in broad daylight?
Fortunately, this was his own territory, and there was no one else around.
When she thought about it this morning, she seriously suspected that he was the one who washed her clothes.
But to his surprise, he ended up ruining it while trying to wash it for her.
How much force did he use to rub this?
How could it still be torn?
There was silence all around for a long time.
Rong Si clutched the torn fabric in his hand, his palm damp. "I'll take you down the mountain to have a look later."
Going down the mountain means taking her shopping.
Rong Si quickly tidied up and then summoned a horse.
When Aunt Duan and Azheng returned, they brought Yu Wanyin some Five Red Tea and told her to drink it on the way.
He turned to Rong Si and said, "My lord, ride slowly. It's windy in autumn, so don't dodge anyone."
Rong Si took the water pouch and handed it to Yu Wanyin, saying, "I know."
After he finished speaking, he set off on horseback.
Yu Wanyin sat in front of him, holding a cup of Five Red Tea in her lap to warm herself.
After a few rain showers, the sweltering heat in the mountains and fields quickly subsided, and the air became cool.
The sky was clear and bright today, with the sun occasionally obscured by dense clouds, which was quite comfortable.
Rong Si rode his horse in a leisurely manner, neither in a rush nor at a fast pace, slowly and leisurely gliding through the mountains.
On the way down the mountain, the mountain breeze felt very comfortable on my face.
It seemed to blow away the sickness she had been cooped up in the house for the past few days, making even her breathing feel much fresher.
A refreshing aroma of herbs and trees wafts towards you.
Yu Wanyin realized that it smelled a lot like his.
The fields are filled with the crisp, clean freshness of dawn breaking.
This is completely different from his wild and unrestrained style of doing things.
As Yu Wanyin was thinking, her horse accidentally stepped on a stone and lurched.
He drove Yu Wanyin so mad she almost flew away.
The next instant, a large hand grabbed her waist and firmly pressed her back down.
The feeling of being suspended in mid-air when lifted and released is enough to make one's scalp tingle.
Rong Si sat behind her, and there was an indescribable feeling of being enveloped.
Yu Wanyin sat there silently.
They remained silent the entire way.
As they descended the mountain, some merchants passing by greeted Rong Si.
Yu Wanyin opened the water pouch and took a few sips in a muffled manner.
Watch as Rong Si negotiates with them.
Many of those merchants knew Rong Si.
Their words and actions showed them great respect for him.
But thinking about it carefully, it makes sense.
With so many people in Rongsi Village, any one of their food, clothing, or daily necessities would be a major customer for these merchants.
Someone with sharp eyes spotted Yu Wanyin and asked, seemingly casually, "Who is this...?"
Yu Wanyin tilted her head slightly, seemingly trying to avoid their gaze.
After all, anyone with a little knowledge should know who she is.
Or perhaps, they know she was once the wife of a prime minister.
Yu Wanyin still couldn't accept the fact that she had suddenly remarried.
Unfortunately, the speaker had seen Yu Wanyin before and whispered, "I've seen her before; she's a newlywed who was recently brought into the family."
"I also gave Chief Rong a considerable amount for the wedding expenses."
Upon hearing this, the man immediately offered his congratulations, "The leader is truly blessed..."
Rong Si disliked others staring at Yu Wanyin for too long. They were all men, and he understood what it meant for a man to keep looking at a woman.
He pressed Yu Wanyin's head against his chest to hide it for a moment, interrupting him, "Leave your batch of goods down the mountain for me, someone will come and get them."
After Rong Si finished speaking, he spurred his horse and left.
The two people behind him responded in unison.
Rong Si led Yu Wanyin to the shop where they had previously purchased clothing materials.
But then they saw the shopkeeper tidying up, moving goods off the shelves.
The waiter went to call him, "Manager, a customer has arrived."
"What kind of customers can come these days... Oh my goodness!" The shopkeeper hurriedly climbed down the ladder.
Upon seeing Rong Si, the shopkeeper's face showed even more sorrow. "You've come..."
Rong Si didn't seem surprised. "So you're moving?"
The shopkeeper sighed, "What else can we do but move? They've moved the capital to Yunjing. It's obvious they've abandoned the area between Shang'an and us."
It takes about half a month to walk from Shang'an to Jiangling.
The call came very quickly.
"All these big things are being moved to Yunjing, so I need to pack my things and leave too."
The shopkeeper sat down, poured them tea, and glanced at Yu Wanyin a few more times. "Madam doesn't look well. You and your wife are newlyweds. Why don't you move as well?"
Rong Si showed no intention of leaving, and chuckled, "Where could I possibly move such a large village like mine?"
The shopkeeper thought for a moment and nodded, "That's right, aren't you afraid?"
"After all, the village has its own weapons."
The shopkeeper sighed, "We can't do that."
As they were talking, soldiers passed by outside.
The footsteps were numerous and somewhat noisy.
They were shouting, "Hurry up and keep up!"
The shopkeeper shook his head. "Look, even the government officials are running away."
Yu Wanyin thought she had misheard, "The government?"
"Of course," the shopkeeper gestured with his chin toward the door, "the government also wants to hide in Yunjing, saying they're dispatching some Jiangling troops to assist with the relocation of the capital. In reality, they're just fleeing."
Yu Wanyin shook her head, "But even the government and the troops of the prefectures and counties have gone to Yunjing, wouldn't it be easier for foreigners to invade?"
The relocation of the capital was partly motivated by the desire to secure a location that was easy to defend and difficult to attack, thus buying time and facilitating a counterattack.
Jiangling is one of them.
However, the officials guarding Jiangling all fled, and the strategically important location could not fully utilize its advantages.
Even if the capital is moved to Yunjing, what difference will it make?
It's still just a piece of fish on the cutting board.
"I don't know," the shopkeeper sighed, unaware of these things. "I just know that Jiangling is not safe right now."
"Some soldiers are unwilling to leave, but how many can there be?"
There aren't many soldiers left to guard the city, so who would dare stay here?
Quite inappropriately, Yu Wanyin thought of Chu Yu again.
If she wasn't mistaken, this would definitely be part of Chu Yu's plan to relocate the capital.
This includes sending troops to Jiangling to set up garrisons, and there should be other places besides Jiangling as well.
After all, he was the one who orchestrated it.
Based on her limited understanding of him.
He couldn't possibly only consider moving the capital without considering subsequent plans.
But now that he's not here, no one has time to pay attention to this place.
No troops were sent over.
The shopkeeper continued to complain, "The prefect of Long'an, northwest of Jiangling, refuses to leave, but what good is it? Half of his troops have left, and he can't hold out any longer."
"In times of peace, there are always some families who think about sending their children who are not good at studying to the army to make some money. If they are lucky, they can become officers."
"They got into the army through family connections and backdoors, and they've raised a bunch of pleasure-seeking good-for-nothings."
"When it really comes down to it, they'll run faster than anyone else."
Yu Wanyin knew that what he said was true.
This applies not only to military camps but also to the imperial court.
"The Prefect of Long'an has sent people over these days, saying that if the Prefect of Jiangling leaves, he will take over the administration of Jiangling and reorganize the army." The shopkeeper shook his head. "It's pitiful that he has put in so much effort, but I don't know if it will be of any use."
After a moment of silence, the shopkeeper remembered the important matter. "Look at me, I've been so busy talking about this. What did you two come here for today?"
Rong Si said absentmindedly, "Buy some fabric."
"The material is fine," the shopkeeper said apologetically, "it's just that we don't have time to cut and make things for you two."
"We've been so grateful for your care over the years, Master. Whatever you want, I'll give it to you directly."
"Need not."
"Don't be so polite with me. We can't take these things. They'll just be sitting here anyway."
Rong Si was silent for a moment, then said, "Then wrap them all up."
"Okay, we'll send a car to take you directly down the mountain in a bit, then we'll be on our way."
Rong Si agreed and led Yu Wanyin out.
The shopkeeper saw the person off and returned, only to find a purse on the table.
There was enough money inside to buy the shop.
The shopkeeper immediately went back to call for help, but the two men had already disappeared.
They passed another perfume shop, and Rong Si went straight inside.
Yu Wanyin stopped and looked at the study next to her.
When Rong Si heard that no one had followed, he stopped and turned around to see Yu Wanyin staring blankly at the study in the distance.
Rong Si casually hung a purse around her waist without stopping her, saying, "If you want to go, then go and take a look."
When Yu Wanyin came to her senses, her waist felt a little heavier.
The purse and the totem jade pendant at her waist gently bumped together, making a crisp tinkling sound.
Rong Si keenly noticed the jade pendant on her waist; he remembered it wasn't there before. "Is it new?"
When Yu Wanyin saw that the location he indicated was a jade pendant, her heart skipped a beat, and she reached out and pressed it down, "No, it's an item from home."
Rong Si didn't ask any further questions about the jade pendant, only concerned with, "Is this enough?"
Yu Wanyin realized he was talking about money.
The purse, brimming with silver, weighed heavily on him. "Just a few books, that's enough."
Rong Si gestured, "Go ahead, I'll come find you in a bit."
After he finished speaking, he went into the perfume shop.
Rong Si felt that Yu Wanyin smelled very sweet. He didn't want to wash her clothes raw, which would make them rough. So he simply went to pick out some fragrant lotion and powder.
But he just let her go.
Yu Wanyin stared at his retreating figure, momentarily puzzled.
Isn't he afraid she'll run away now?
However, since that's the case, she won't refuse.
She walked towards the direction of the study.
The study was much quieter than the other shops.
The shopkeeper was an old woman, flipping through a book in her hand, and I didn't hear her come in for a moment.
She didn't come to her senses until Yu Wanyin got closer.
Yu Wanyin cut to the chase, "Do you have paper and pen here?"
"Yes." The old woman quickly took out paper and pen and handed them to Yu Wanyin.
Yu Wanyin sat on an empty seat next to the study, with papers spread out and her head down writing something.
Another commotion and the sound of rolling wheels came from outside.
Hearing the commotion, the old man also stood at the shop entrance with his hands behind his back.
Someone came in from outside.
Dressed in military uniform with a sword at his waist, he was clearly a government official.
They were just not from the Jiangling government.
As soon as he came in, he started asking the old woman about her shop.
While asking questions, he also took notes.
The old woman asked, "Are you from Long'an?"
"Yes." The guard had a thick stack of notes in his hand. "Are you planning to move?"
The old woman laughed, "Where am I going? My home is here."
"I'm not going anywhere; I'll stay and guard Jiangling."
How many people are in your family?
"A family of four: me, my daughter, son-in-law, and grandson."
"Aren't you all leaving?"
The old woman answered truthfully, "No one is leaving."
As Yu Wanyin listened to their conversation, the old woman began chatting casually with the guards, "Why has the Prefect of Long'an started investigating Jiangling?"
“This is not a matter of unifying the two cities under one jurisdiction,” Junwei sighed. “The prefect has asked us to investigate how many people are left in Long’an and Jiangling, and to make arrangements for them together in the future.”
The old woman asked, "Is the prefect leaving?"
The guards gestured, "The prefect isn't leaving, don't worry, he'll be watching over you."
The old woman smiled and said, "Okay."
Junwei turned and walked towards Yu Wanyin.
In accordance with the regulations, inquired about Yu Wanyin's family situation.
Yu Wanyin made up a bunch of nonsense, but anyway, none of that mattered right now.
The military guards were indeed meticulous in their records. Yu Wanyin looked at him for a while and asked, "After you finish your investigation today, are you going to present all of this to your prefect?"
"right."
Yu Wanyin's eyebrows twitched slightly. "I've heard that the prefect is a man who loves his people like his own children. If I have something I want to say to the prefect, will he be willing to help me?"
The guard hesitated for a moment. He couldn't make the decision for the prefect, but he also couldn't refuse on the prefect's behalf. At this critical moment, any request could be a matter of life and death. "If the lady encounters any trouble, she can inform me first."
"I will relay this to the prefect, who will then handle the matter according to the circumstances."
Yu Wanyin nodded, took out the letter she had just written, and handed it to the guard, saying, "A favor to ask."
"Please, sir, present this to the prefect for me."
The guard took it, saying, "Don't worry, Madam."
After saying that, he turned and left the study.
Almost simultaneously, Rong Si walked in from outside the door.
With a lowered eyelid, he saw the letter that had appeared in the guard's hand.
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