Chapter 274 Friends
Su Hanchu nodded after hearing this.
"Okay, I get it. Continue looking into the other details. Find as much as you can. Make sure you don't get caught."
Ping'er had already placed the soup on a tray and brought out a few bowls.
Su Hanchu nodded approvingly at her and took Ping'er back to Jun Mo's room.
As soon as he entered the room, his face was full of smiles.
"Lord Shenwu Hou, today's chicken soup is delicious. I asked my maid to keep an eye on the fire and simmer it slowly over low heat. You and my husband can both have a bowl first, and then you can chat slowly."
Ping'er had already opened the chicken soup in the outer room and served it in a bowl. The aroma of the chicken soup drifted into the inner room, attracting people's appetite.
Ren Jinzhou couldn't help but look at Su Hanchu again. He didn't expect that this military wife was not only a martial arts expert, but also such a great cook. Logically speaking, he should refuse at this time, but the smell of chicken soup outside was too strong, and he had many things to discuss with Jun Moye, so he had to stand up and speak with a smile.
"Thank you, Madam Jun."
Su Hanchu had already walked to Jun Moye's bedside.
"Lord Shenwu Hou, drink first. I'll put on more clothes for my husband and help him over. It's still the first month of the year and it's still very cold. He's weak now. If he doesn't put on more clothes, he might catch a cold."
After hearing this, Ren Jinzhou nodded slightly and walked out.
Su Hanchu immediately took out a cloak and put it on Jun Moye, and whispered in his ear.
"Qing Gu is back. Ren Jinzhou once commanded a hundred thousand troops, but was injured in battle and recalled. A year ago, he held a nominal position with no real power. This time he came to support, and I'm afraid the court can't find a more suitable person."
Jun Moye nodded slightly after hearing this.
"He has always been suspicious, so it's not surprising that he did something that disheartened his loyal ministers."
Soon Su Hanchu helped Jun Moye to the outer room.
Ping'er had already prepared the chicken soup and was standing quietly by to serve.
Ren Jinzhou tasted the chicken soup with a smile on his face.
"Madam Jun, your cooking skills are amazing. This chicken soup is not greasy at all, and it has a light mushroom aroma."
Su Hanchu reached out, took the spoon, and spoke with a smile.
"This is chicken raised at home, and the mushrooms are also grown at home. I simmered it for two hours over low heat to blend the aroma of the chicken and mushrooms. It tastes fresh and non-greasy. If Shenwu and the Lord like it, you can come to our Jun family more often when you have time. I will definitely cook for you myself then."
Ren Jinzhou drank some more chicken soup and looked at Jun Moye before speaking.
"Mr. Jun is so lucky to have such a virtuous wife. If you two return to the imperial city in the future, I will definitely bring my wife to your house for dinner. My wife also likes to wield swords and guns, and we will definitely become friends by then."
Jun Moye replied with some regret.
"So the wife of the Marquis of Shenwu also likes swords and guns! If my Chuchu could meet the wife of the Marquis of Shenwu, they would definitely be like old friends! It's a pity that the northwest is too far away from the imperial city."
Ren Jinzhou spoke in surprise.
"Young Master Jun, are you guys still not planning on returning to the Imperial City? I've been holding back part of the memorial I'm about to submit until you wake up, thinking of returning to the Imperial City with you."
Jun Moye smiled bitterly and shook his head after hearing this.
"The Imperial City, how can we just go back there? Besides, the Northwest was what our Royal Grandfather was most concerned about when he was alive. My wife and I plan to stay here and live an ordinary life. If the world is peaceful, we can start a small business and find some free time to travel. If war breaks out, as members of the Jun family, it is our natural responsibility to protect the people of the world and stand before them."
Listening to Jun Moye's remarks, Ren Jinzhou's admiration was no longer concealed in his eyes.
"Master Jun, I also know something about what happened in the Prince Qin's Mansion. You have gone through so many changes, and you are still so sincere. This is rare. This time, facing the invasion of the North Wing, Master Jun, you and your wife turned the tide. This is a great achievement.
When we return to the Imperial City, we will certainly be rewarded generously according to custom. Furthermore, the court is currently lacking good officials like you, who are dedicated to serving the people. I hope to be able to work with you in the court and handle official business."
There was a hint of bitterness in Jun Moye's eyes.
"Lord Shenwu Hou, to be honest, I've lived in the northwest for a long time and have come to understand the lives of ordinary people. Most of the people have to work hard all year round, exposed to the sun and rain, facing the earth and back to the sky, just to barely make ends meet. If possible, I would also like to do my best to help the people live a better life, even if it is just to let them eat meat twice more.
But nothing in this world can go as planned. Anyone can go to the Imperial City, and anyone with talent can enter the court. Only Jun Moye cannot go. Now that I can defend the northwest for once, it can be considered that all the years of teaching by my royal grandfather have paid off."
Ren Jinzhou had been in the court for many years, so he naturally understood the meaning of his words.
"But Master Jun, are you planning to waste all the hard-earned military achievements you've achieved? Furthermore, if that person really won't let you go, I'm afraid he'll be even more determined to not let you go once he learns of your achievements and abilities."
After hearing this, Jun Moye looked at Ren Jinzhou and spoke.
"It wasn't just me who defended the northwest. There were also Li Xiao, General Song, and the sacrificed Generals Yang, Pei, and Wei. This wasn't just my achievement. I was just fulfilling my duty as a member of the Jun family. I didn't expect any reward or high-ranking salary.
As for whether the Imperial City knows what I have done, doesn't it all depend on what you, Lord Shenwu, say? The emperor is far away here, and what the memorial submitted by Lord Shenwu says? That's what the Imperial City will see.
Ren Jinzhou's eyes were filled with regret, but he could only speak in the end.
"I understand what Master Jun means. To be honest, I truly admire your strategy and character. If Master Jun doesn't mind, I, Ren Jinzhou, will acknowledge you as my friend. If there's anything you need my help with in the future, please feel free to ask."
Jun Moye and Su Han looked at each other after hearing this. They had finally waited for these words...
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