Chapter 345 Why Bring Up That Sore Word?
Li Rong tilted his head and thought for a moment: "I don't understand, but if we want to have a child, isn't it too cold here?"
"Wait a minute, Nuan. I see some withered grass peeking out from under the snow over there. I'll bring some over to block the wind and make the ground a little less cold."
As he said this, he immediately got up and soon came back with two large bundles of straw, and began to tend to the donkey shed on his own.
He finished quickly, but when he saw Jiang Nuanzhi still looking at him, he immediately sat down, took the hand warmer that Ping'er had just brought him, shook it in his hand, and then put it in Jiang Nuanzhi's arms: "Anuan, tell me what you need me to do, and I'll help you."
Jiang Nuanzhi glanced at the hand warmer in her arms, then at the straw on the ground, and the anger in her stomach finally subsided a bit. Before she could speak, she felt a warmth on her body, and turning her head, she saw Li Rong draping his cloak over her.
"No need, I'm not cold."
Li Rong lowered his eyes slightly: "Even if it's not cold, it will still keep out the chill."
As he spoke, he plopped down on the straw opposite Jiang Nuanzhi.
The donkey shed was quite tall and originally very spacious, but as soon as Li Rong entered, he felt that the space had inexplicably become cramped.
Their knees were very close together, and Jiang Nuanzhi, sitting on the small stool, felt as if she were being embraced by him. She couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable.
"Why don't you go back first?"
"Anuan, are you still angry?"
Jiang Nuan jumped up a second later: "It's started. He's nervous with you here. Keep your distance. Aunt Liu, come and help."
As he spoke, he directly handed the cloak to Li Rong.
Aunt Liu rolled up her sleeves and walked over, saying, "Hey, what do you need me to do?"
"Go and change this basin of ice water first, and also bring some hot millet along with the hay."
Aunt Liu was about to leave with the basin when Li Rong took it from her: "I'll do it."
Without saying a word, Li Rong turned around and went to get hot water.
Jiang Nuanzhi couldn't help but remind him, "Don't make the water too hot for the donkey."
"Hey." The tall man's voice could still be heard from afar.
Looking at her, Aunt Liu's eyes showed a hint of satisfaction. She couldn't help but squat down and look at Jiang Nuanzhi, saying, "Looking at it this way, he's actually a bit better than that Xie Liangchen. At least he didn't say anything that would bring bad luck, and he's quite efficient in his actions. You've made a good choice in a man."
Liu Ma is a shrewd person. When she saw that Li Jia Dalang was dressed in fine clothes and had guards behind him, she was worried for Jiang Nuanzhi.
Although she sometimes disliked Jiang Pangya, she had almost personally witnessed this girl turn that dilapidated home around and those few skinny children who looked like they couldn't survive. Wasn't it Jiang Pangya who raised them to be plump and healthy now? Looking at it now, Li Jia Dalang still had some conscience. He even ignored that nobleman and stayed wholeheartedly by Jiang Pangya's side. In fact, he was much better than most men.
Even with these thoughts in mind, he still said, "Let me tell you, don't be fooled by his current indifference towards others. Men will do anything for their future. As for that noble lady from Kyoto, you should stay as far away as possible. Don't always try to take advantage of others; you might end up losing more than you gain."
Jiang Nuanzhi took the silver needles used for animals and began to apply the acupuncture. Upon hearing this, she raised an eyebrow and said, "It's rare that you've spoken a few words from the heart to me."
"I think you're a bit dim-witted, don't let this man's looks fool you. If you really want to be someone's mistress, I wouldn't even look at you."
Aunt Liu still remembered that the young princess had asked Jiang Nuanzhi to take care of the two of them, and she couldn't help but frown and look at Jiang Nuanzhi.
Jiang Nuanzhi remained calm, but a hint of a smile appeared in her eyes: "Aunt Liu, have you forgotten what I do?"
Aunt Liu stared at her, dumbfounded.
Jiang Nuanzhi said with a smile, "Whoever makes me their concubine, I can make sure they never see the sun rise tomorrow without anyone knowing."
Liu Ma glanced over in a daze and saw a cold glint flash in Jiang Nuanzhi's hand. Coupled with the smile on her lips, it inexplicably added a touch of sinister aura, making Liu Ma's hair stand on end.
Goodness gracious, how could she forget that this girl is crazy?
For a moment, looking at the very diligent Li Rong, I wondered to myself, did this kid not want to get involved with that noble lady, or was he afraid of Jiang Pangya, which is why he refused so readily?
"The head is out!" Jiang Nuanzhi was overjoyed, and then she removed the needles. At the crucial moment, she helped pull the baby out, and the little donkey was born.
In fact, even without Jiang Nuanzhi, the donkey would likely have made it through smoothly, just not as quickly. Now, in winter, the concern is that if it takes too long to fully mature, it might freeze and cause problems.
Fortunately, none of the things I was worried about happened.
There were enough charcoal braziers in the donkey shed. The calf tried several times on the straw, and with its mother's repeated licking, it finally stood up little by little and began to nurse.
"This is a donkey? It doesn't look like one."
Li Rong was the first to ask this question, and couldn't help but stare at the newborn donkey.
Jiang Nuanzhi was packing her things when she heard Li Rong's words. She thought to herself, "Oh no, this guy really knows how to bring up the most sensitive topics!"
Originally, Aunt Liu was praising her newborn donkey, saying how spirited it was and how capable its mother was. But upon hearing Li Rong's words, she immediately put her hands on her hips, glared, and said, "That's right! I told you, it's your stud who's shameless! Look what this is! It's practically a mule!"
Jiang Nuanzhi: "."
He took a deep breath and put his hands on his hips: "Fine, I won't take your money. But let me tell you, this mule will also be a share for my family!"
"Pah! What does my donkey's precious baby mule have to do with you?"
Aunt Liu was so angry that her eyes bulged.
Jiang Nuanzhi didn't back down either: "Didn't you say it yourself? It's my Xiaoli's child! Don't worry, I'll provide most of the fodder!"
"Bullshit! No way, I disagree!"
Jiang Nuanzhi: "I agree, my Xiaoli is willing to take this responsibility! If you don't agree, then let's pretend this never happened and give me the consultation fee!"
"Bullshit! I haven't even asked you for your lost wages yet!"
"Then give me half a mule."
Li Rong was initially worried that A Nuan was being bullied, so he stood behind her trying to speak up for her. However, the more he listened, the more incredulous his expression became. In the end, he was so shocked by the two people's "wild and inappropriate words" that he stood there dumbfounded, not knowing what to do with his hands and feet.
Jiang Nuanzhi had no time to pay attention to him at all. The two were engaged in a heated debate, and the snow on the trees was shaken off.
Finally, Jiang Nuanzhi managed to coax two hundred coins from Liu Ma under her spittle, and stuffed them into her bosom. She strutted home like a victorious general, carrying her hand warmer and her fur cushion.
(End of this chapter)
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