"Suddenly there's a gazebo... Of course, because you need to rest."

놊땢's tone was always icy cold when speaking to outsiders, but at this moment Xiao Huaishuo's voice was as gentle as the wind just brushing against his cheek.

"Well...it doesn't really need to involve so many people."

Su Qingning's face naturally turned red. Before she could say anything, someone picked her up and flew her to the second floor of the pavilion.

The mountain they were on was the tallest one in the vicinity, and the pavilion was located on the peak, the highest point within a few miles.

In order to prevent someone from using the terrain of the back mountain to sneak into the mountain stronghold, Xiao Huaishuo had ordered a heavy guard to forbid outsiders from entering or leaving this area.

At this time, there was no human voice nearby, only the occasional cry of kingfishers and the rustling of leaves and wind chimes in the wind.

The layers of veils and rose crystals on the fence add a lot of romance to the peaceful atmosphere, and make the beautiful scenery in front of you more sweet and girlish.

Su Qingning really didn't expect that a cold and straight man like Xiao Huaishuo could come up with such a romantic surprise. She just felt that the softest corner of her heart was hit hard, and it took a long time for it to calm down.

"Eh...what is this?"

Su Qingning stood by the fence and took a breath of fresh air. She turned around and saw many red ropes hanging from the top of the pavilion.

Each red rope was tied with a knot, and each knot had a number woven on it, ranging from one to over two hundred!

"Pull it down and see if you know?"

Xiao Huaishuo brought her a wooden chair with a thick cushion so that she could sit down and watch slowly.

Su Qingning looked suspicious. He looked up and saw that the top of the pavilion was just like any other pavilion, with a few simple beams and a thick red sandalwood box fixed on top.

A closer look revealed that there were many small grids in the rosewood box, and each grid corresponded to a red rope hanging down.

Su Qingning seemed to understand what this person was up to. Feeling a little excited, he reached out and pulled the red rope numbered '1'.

“Pah—”

The corresponding small wooden box fell down along the red rope.

A flash of white light passed by, and Su Qingning raised his hand to catch the object that fell out of the wooden box.

It felt cool and moist to the touch. She spread her hand and saw a mutton-fat jade pendant that was half the size of her palm.

This jade is so fine and pure, just like the finest sheep fat. At certain angles of refraction, it even has a light purple halo.

However, what is even more amazing is the lifelike carving.

With just a few strokes, he carved out layers of curtains, inside which sat a woman wearing a phoenix crown and a bridal robe, with a sweet smile.

But she is herself!

Moreover, she remembered the same outfit and headgear she wore on her wedding night!

Su Qingning now has to admire this man's ability to remember everything he sees.

She put these things into her space after that night. Unexpectedly, this person only looked at her a few times at that time, but he remembered many details so clearly!!!

Su Qingning's lips curled up into a smile, but she saw Xiao Huaishuo sitting beside her without knowing it, and pulled her into his arms.

"Ningning, do you like it?"

"Did you carve this?"

Su Qingning was a little suspicious. This person is so busy, how can he have time to make such a delicate thing?

"Of course. Of course, who else here has seen you on your wedding night?"

Xiao Huaishuo rested his chin lightly on the top of her head, seeming to be enjoying the brief sweetness of the moment.

"I carved a little bit every day, and soon I finished it. Your image has been deeply imprinted in my heart. I didn't even think about it seriously. The moment I held the jade in my hand, I knew how to cut it."

"Do you like it? If you like it, I'll change it."

Su Qingning nestled softly in his arms, sniffed, and said hurriedly:

"I like it. I like everything you make."

Xiao Huaishuo's rather cheerful laughter came from above. He held Su Qingning in his arms for a while. He said softly:

"Ningning, the drought in the north is severe now, and the various forces in the north are more and more determined to move south. Recently, Beili and Li Qimin's people have had several small-scale battles with us. I'm afraid that a larger-scale war will break out soon."

"We...we may see each other for a long time in the future."

Thinking of this, Su Qingning couldn't help but feel a little sad. But she said in a relaxed tone:

"Well, I have thought of this day a long time ago. Of course, I will also ask you to specially select a team of people and train them to use the weapons I brought."

This longevity cream cannot be banned for a short time. Even though Xiao Huaishuo has issued strict restrictions, new addicts are still being discovered in the surrounding cities.

On the one hand, she had to stay and take care of the patients, and on the other hand, she was busy growing food for the troops on the front line.

Xiao Huaishuo had more and more things to deal with. For a long time afterwards, the two of them had very few opportunities to spend time together in peace.

Sensing Su Qingning's inner disappointment, Xiao Huaishuo lowered his head and gently kissed her on the top of her head, saying softly:

"I'll be back soon. You open one wooden box every day, and I'll be back when you finish opening the last one."

"Then I'll dismantle them all now!"

Su Qingning now perked up, with a sly smile on his face.

"That's fine. I've set up a mechanism on it so you can only open one every day."

"Tsk! You are too nosy!"

Su Qingning was cursing on the surface, but a hint of sweetness was rising in her heart.

Thinking that I can get a small surprise of my own every day and relax for a while on the top of the mountain after a busy day, the next few months will not be so difficult to endure.

"Well, I'm only so fussy with you. Ningning, be obedient and only open one a day. I want these little gifts to stay with you instead of me."

Xiao Huaishuo gently turned Su Qingning to face him and looked at her with focused and affectionate eyes.

"Got it! The southern border troops would be so laughing if they knew you were so fussy in private!"

Su Qingning's cheeks blushed slightly, and she avoided his burning gaze somewhat comfortably.

The unspoken tenderness seemed to be heard by nature, like the clear and cheerful sound of wind chimes, lingering in the ears for a long time.

When the wind moves, my heart moves too.

"You said you would come back after opening the last wooden box. You can't lie!"

"Well, I've been lying to you all my life."

"That's still a long way off!"

Su Qingning held the cool and moist mutton-fat jade in her little hand with care, and leaned contentedly against someone's strong chest.

For a moment, the two of them were immersed in each other's beautiful breath, feeling each other's real presence, without saying another word.

But at this moment, three familiar bird calls were heard from the woods.

Su Qingning and Xiao Huaishuo were both startled when they heard the voice.

This is a signal that will only be sent when the army discovers extremely important military intelligence!

Even Xiao Huaishuo, who had followed his father to the battlefield since he was a child, had only seen this signal twice.

What on earth happened? !