Chapter 233 A Belated Meeting Gift
The people in the room watched as Su Cheng took out a land deed from his sleeve like a magic trick and spread it out on the table.
Xie Suzhou looked at the paper contract on the table, and his left eyelid twitched constantly.
Xie Ming subconsciously sat up straight and stared blankly at the girl in front of him.
Yan Ci opened his mouth wide enough to fit an egg. It was rare for him to lose his composure like this. It took him a lot of effort to find his voice. "Sister-in-law! Where did you get the gold and copper mines?"
"I was bored, so I bought a small hill. I discovered it by accident." Su Cheng smiled sweetly and said the most crazy words in the calmest tone.
Yan Ci was stunned for a long time before he asked in a low voice, "Sister-in-law... do you like to buy some small hills for entertainment in your free time?"
A very niche hobby.
Su Cheng raised his eyebrows slightly, smiling brightly, "How about these two mineral veins, can they support the prince's soldiers?"
"Are you really willing to give it to me, sister-in-law?" Yan Ci looked at the paper contract on the table, his heart touched. "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I, Yan Ci, am definitely not someone who likes to take advantage of others. I will write an IOU and pay it back after the war. I am willing to give you three-tenths of the interest."
"Sure, sure." Su Cheng smiled with his eyes curved, looking harmless.
Only Xie Suzhou noticed the cunning in her eyes. He shook his head helplessly and smiled indulgently, "Your Highness, with Ah Cheng's help, we can fight against the Northwest."
"But..." Yan Ci's brows were still not fully relaxed, and his voice was low. "Dou Mingwei is not in the capital right now, and Sun Po has a mission that requires him to stay in the capital. Who will lead this team?"
"I'll take care of it." Xie Ming, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly stood up, his expression stern, and he said righteously, "Xie Ming has received the prince's love and worshipped General Dou. Now that the prince is in trouble, it is time for me to show my loyalty."
A hint of hesitation flashed across Yan Ci's eyes, and he spoke very cautiously, "A Ming... you've never been on the battlefield before, and you're still a novice. Can you fight against the Northwest Iron Cavalry right away?"
"Your Majesty, I—"
"He can do it."
Before Xie Ming could speak, Su Cheng took the lead and answered for him.
Xie Ming glanced sideways and saw the girl he loved smiling at him, her tone full of trust in him.
Su Cheng curled his lips and smiled brightly, "Your Highness, if Ah Ming can't do it, then there is no one in this world who can."
Somehow, Xie Suzhou's face suddenly darkened, he coughed twice, and his handsome face was full of dissatisfaction.
Xie Ming suddenly smiled, his eyes curved and sparkling.
Yan Ci wisely kept quiet, his gaze roaming over the three men, openly watching the show. It wasn't until their gazes simultaneously fell on him that he coughed twice and returned to the main topic. "Since Ah Ming has volunteered, I'll accept the task. Prepare as quickly as possible, and I'll find Zhang Pu and have you lead the troops in the name of Da Qi."
Xie Ming slowly stood up, bowed deeply in his direction, and said in a deep voice, "Xie Ming will not disappoint the prince's expectations. If we fight, we will win."
When everyone in the room left, Xie Suzhou still had a gloomy face and remained silent.
"What's wrong? You look so grumpy." Yan Ci leaned against the table, without any airs. His tone was natural when he spoke, not like a superior-subordinate relationship, but more like a casual chat with a close friend. "Is it because my sister-in-law praised Ah Ming a few times?"
Xie Suzhou turned his face away, his expression becoming even darker.
"Please, Doctor Xie, you are still a brother after all. The news of your marriage to my sister-in-law has spread all over the capital. You should be more open-minded." Yan Ci was amused by his childish appearance and said helplessly, "Besides, Ah Ming is indeed a good fighter. My sister-in-law is right to praise him."
Xie Suzhou glanced at him and said with a bit of grievance, "I just feel that... Ah Cheng doesn't like me, and the engagement was forced upon her."
Yan Ci glared at him, a smile in his voice, "A person like you actually still feels sorry for yourself."
Xie Suzhou was silent for a long while, and suddenly he stood up, his eyes gradually becoming firm. "If she likes a man like Ah Ming, I will start practicing martial arts from today. Sooner or later, I will be able to surpass Ah Ming."
After he finished speaking, he hurriedly left the hall, leaving Yan Ci with a confused look on his face.
Looking at the thin figure leaving, Yan Ci curled his lips and shrugged, "Wang Lin is right. She is the queen, but she has the mindset of a concubine and the manners of a prostitute. She is not manly at all."
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Pingyang Palace
“Damn it!”
Yun Ya shuttled through the three rooms, searching every corner. "This Third Prince is really a shrewd person. Not only has he planted flowers all over the yard, but he's also filled his study with portraits of flowers and birds. He deserves to be surrounded by flowers and plants for the rest of his life!"
"It's more tiring than herding cattle and training horses!" Yun Ya was so tired that she couldn't even straighten her back. She didn't turn over anything useful. She was so angry that her face turned red. She wished she could cut Yan Mu into pieces.
The next moment, there was a sound from the palace gate.
Yun Ya hurriedly wiped the sweat from her forehead and quickly changed her state, "Your Highness, you are back."
Yan Mu nodded slightly, still with a warm smile on his face. He was holding a bundle in his hand and walked slowly to her. "Take it and try it."
Yun Ya was stunned. She raised her hand to take the bundle and asked in a low voice, "What's in this?"
"I bought clothes for you. The palace maid's dress you are wearing is a bit big, so it is inevitably inconvenient." Yan Mu had a smile on his lips, his voice was soft, and his eyes were innocent and kind.
Yun Ya's heart trembled when she saw this.
Except for Ana, no one had ever prepared clothes for her, not even Abu.
"Your Highness, how do you know what size clothes I wear?"
"I cleared the thorns for you yesterday, so I was able to make a rough estimate. Also..." Yan Mu took out a long box from his wide sleeves and handed it to her. "From now on, it will be just you and I, so this is my gift to make up for it."
Yun Ya's mind went blank. She instinctively took the box and opened it. Inside lay a jade hairpin and several pearl flowers. The jade hairpin was polished into the shape of a cloud. The pearl flowers were just a backdrop. Although small, they were still quite delicate. Several circles of pearls formed roses, which looked very much like the flowers that she had overwhelmed last night.
"I..." Yun Ya's fingertips, gripping the box with such force that they turned pale, and for some reason, a blush appeared on both sides of her cheeks. "I don't know how to tie my hair, so I'm afraid I won't be able to use the hairpin Your Highness gave me."
"It's okay, I can do my hair in a bun."
Yun Ya suddenly raised her head and met his smiling eyes.
"When I was little, I often did my mother's hair. After so long, I might be a little rusty, but I'll never forget the technique." Yan Mu smiled at her, his eyes as bright as clear water. "Would you let me have a try?"
Yun Ya must be crazy to think that people from Daqi look good when they smile.
Yan Mu has a gentle appearance, like a piece of fine flawless white jade. When she smiles, her eyes bend into crescents, with the tails of her eyes slightly upturned, which is very beautiful.
Yun Ya wanted to refuse, but her body always moved faster than her brain, so she agreed first, "Okay."
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