Chapter 192: There may be rewards
The cold wind is like a razor blade, bringing bursts of biting chill. Under the cover of winter night, only the dim lanterns on the street cast mottled light and shadows, adding a touch of warmth to this dark and cold night.
The two men rode slowly through the streets, and only the faint sound of clamor could be heard.
Su Shengsheng was wrapped tightly, and the feeling of panic in her heart gradually dissipated.
She opened her cloak and breathed in the cold air outside.
In the painting of the deep night sky gently dotted by cold stars, everything is silent and the stars are dim.
There is only one lonely star, hanging high in the sky like the North Star. Its light is as dazzling as a bright pearl. Its clear light penetrates the loneliness of the night and makes people fascinated.
Feeling the movement in his arms, Xie Xuan withdrew his gaze from the cold sky above and gently reflected it into the icy and snowy eyes decorated with starlight.
"Are you feeling better?"
There was a time when he also lost trust in the world because that was the easiest thing to do.
But it is too difficult to rebuild a heart that is on the verge of collapse and fall in love with someone.
That day, when he killed his enemy, the blood splashed on his face, but he couldn't feel it at all.
It was like the underworld crawling out from the ground, rotten and dilapidated, like a walking corpse.
Xie Xuan was grateful for the warmth in his arms.
Without her, would he become as hideous as Feng?
"This wine is too strong!" Su Shengsheng complained in a low voice.
The steep peak of the lips curves into a seductive arc.
Xie Xuan lowered his head, and as her eyes gradually widened, he tasted the petals between his lips, "Hmm, it's a bit strong."
What's going on?
Hasn’t he ever drunk the wine in his own army?
As for tasting it from her?
Clearly an excuse to steal...
Su Shengsheng glared at him in dissatisfaction, but was afraid of being taken advantage of, so she could only cover herself with the cloak angrily.
Sure enough, all men are the same.
But just as she finished covering herself, he uncovered her clothes from the outside. "It's a beautiful night tonight. How about I take you to the Louwang Tower to watch the stars?"
Su Shengsheng didn't really want to have a heart-to-heart talk with him under the moonlight. After all, they would be on different paths in the future, so it was better not to start.
"I'm tired."
Just at this moment, her stomach made a gurgling sound.
Xie Xuan chuckled, "Then I'll speed up a bit, can you handle it?"
Why did this sound so awkward to her?
Su Shengsheng didn't respond, just nodded.
Xie Xuan chuckled, and this time he didn't touch her. He just wrapped his cloak around him and sped up slightly.
Watching the two people go away, Jun Yao, who was hiding in the dark, almost had her long nails sinking into her fingertips.
Qi Man has been with the young lady for many years, but the smile on Xie Xuan's face has never been as big as it is tonight.
She never knew that Xie Xuan could laugh like a normal person.
He has always been high and mighty, has he ever cared about others?
Seeing that the young lady was almost unable to suppress her jealousy, Qi Man said, "Young lady, the Liu family's mother and daughter are both injured. Do you want me to make arrangements?"
That laugh that came from the heart tore apart all the fantasies in her heart.
Jun Yao's beautiful eyes were like poison, coldly chasing after the unreachable person...
"It's useless. Those two have already left alive. Even if something happens later, it won't implicate her."
Qi Man was puzzled. "But if this happens, won't the Feng family let the Su family off so easily?"
As long as someone from the Feng or Liu family dies, the Feng family will definitely not let go of the Su family.
Jun Yao raised her blood-stained hand and wiped it gently with a handkerchief, her brows cold, "Men always seek profit and avoid harm. Only by keeping the Liu mother and daughter can we play the greatest role."
Qi Man thought of the weak and incompetent Fan Shan and his three useless sons-in-law, and had to admit it.
Men only know how to weigh the pros and cons.
"Miss, General Xie must have become suspicious and sent more secret guards."
If something hadn't happened to the Su family today and some secret guards hadn't been transferred away to help control the situation, they might not have been able to get rid of so many people.
Madam is right.
If the young lady still wants to marry General Xie, she must never reveal it.
otherwise……
They had been out for quite some time now. If they disappeared for too long from the sight of the secret guards sent by General Xie, they would surely arouse suspicion.
Jun Yao naturally knew that her mother didn't want her hands to be stained with blood.
She threw the bloodstained handkerchief on the ground, and recalled the humiliation of that day, her beautiful eyes became sharp.
Xie Xuan, you forced me to do this.
"Has the letter been sent?"
He treasures her, but what if she stands against him?
Could he really give up his father's revenge and help her?
She wanted to see if they could still be affectionate with each other.
Qi Man immediately reported, "I have already given instructions. I will definitely arrive in the capital on the same day as the eunuch."
Jun Yao smiled coldly.
Xie Xuan, I'm just waiting to see the day when you two become enemies.
Seeing that her mood had eased a little, Qi Man hurriedly reported what happened today, "General Han proposed to suppress the bandits today, do you want me to do it?"
Jun Yao interrupted directly with a wave of her hand, looking over the blood scarf, "What's the point of keeping a useless person?"
"yes."
The silent wind blew the blood-stained handkerchief into the mud beneath the snow.
…
Wangfu Kitchen
Su Shengsheng looked at Xie Xuan in disbelief as he brought the clear soup noodles to her.
They came back late, and all the cooks in the palace had gone home.
Besides, I didn’t ask the family to prepare food today, and the little maids were not here.
Su Shengsheng originally wanted to find some snacks to satisfy her hunger.
Who would have thought that Xie Xuan would actually cook noodles for her.
She looked at it doubtfully for a long time. The movements were quite smooth, but she didn't know what the noodles would taste like.
But no matter what, getting this great general, who was feared by the enemy, to use the knife in his hand to cut noodles was already a great honor for her.
No matter how hard it is to swallow, she has to eat it all.
With the determination to fight to the death, Su Shengsheng picked up a pair of chopsticks and took a bite under Xie Xuan's close gaze.
It's not that she is stingy, she just wants to be mentally prepared.
?
The crescent-shaped eyes lit up.
It tastes pretty good?
This shouldn’t be the case. How could a prince who has everything provided for him have ever been in the kitchen?
After all, the men here are all gentlemen who stay away from cooking. The fragrant soup noodles in her mouth made Su Shengsheng feel strange.
"How does it taste?" Xie Xuan walked closer to her and naturally picked up a piece of food from her bowl with his chopsticks.
In just that one move, half of the noodles were gone.
Su Shengsheng was about to say something to praise him, but she stopped herself from saying it.
"Hmm, it's delicious." A vague voice.
She thought he was just trying to taste the saltiness, but after she praised him, he became more aggressive and sat next to her.
Su Shengsheng didn't wait for him to move, and moved the bowl away to protect the food. "This is enough for me to eat alone."
Who wants to share a bowl of noodles with him?
Xie Xuan smiled and said, "I'm in the army and rarely have extra meals at night."
Most people here eat two meals a day in winter.
Because there is no need to farm in winter and there is less work, people naturally tend to be more frugal.
However, does the military camp also require two meals during such intense training?
Although Su Shengsheng felt puzzled, she did not ask any more questions.
Just put the bowl back with confidence.
Before she could take a few bites, she heard Xie Xuan say, "If Madam finds the noodles delicious, I wonder if there will be a reward tonight?"
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