Chapter 65 Chapter 65
After leaning against it for a while, Jiang Huai realized that the reason why the fragrance he had previously disliked did not appear was because Xiao Jingzhao was no longer wearing that outer robe. However, when he just woke up, his eyes were full of Xiao Jingzhao's body, so he did not notice this.
Although the inn had lit a charcoal brazier for heating, even if Xiao Jingzhao was in good health, it was not good to wear only underwear, especially since he was a little naked just now. He might catch a cold.
Jiang Huai looked around and saw the torn outer robe under the bed. Thinking about his actions before going to bed, Jiang Huai could guess why the outer robe became like this.
"You brought..." Jiang Huai just opened his mouth to ask if Xiao Jingzhao brought a change of outer robe, but before he said half of it, he felt that he was asking nonsense. Who would bring a change of clothes when going out casually?
"You can wear mine first." Jiang Huai stood up and asked someone to bring clothes up.
Even though Jiang Huai's outer robe was made loose, Xiao Jingzhao was even taller, so even if he wore it loosely, it still looked a bit tight.
Jiang Huai was a little dissatisfied, but Xiao Jingzhao was extremely satisfied. The outer robe was filled with a light fruity fragrance, as if it surrounded him.
Seeing Xiao Jingzhao laughing foolishly, Jiang Huai couldn't help but pinch his face. He didn't know whether it was because of leading troops in battle, but Xiao Jingzhao's appearance didn't change much. There was just a hint of murderousness between his brows, making him look even colder and more majestic.
But if he were to be a romantic partner, this temperament would be so heart-warming, especially since Xiao Jingzhao would unconsciously relax in front of him, and the cute contrast would make one's heart beat faster.
However, although beauty is tempting, it cannot be eaten as a meal. Jiang Huai basically lay in a daze during the day and hardly ate anything. Now that he has rested for a while, he feels a little more energetic and his appetite has improved. Only then did he realize that his stomach was rumbling with hunger.
"Would you like to drink some soup first?" Xiao Jingzhao asked.
Chef Fang also followed in Jiang Huai's convoy. He was responsible for Jiang Huai's meals along the way. After arriving at the inn, Chef Fang started cooking. However, he didn't know when Jiang Huai would eat, and stir-fried dishes couldn't be kept for a long time, so he just prepared the ingredients and stewed the soup.
Jiang Huai nodded.
Soon, the ham and bamboo shoot soup was served.
When people are hungry, they can't resist the temptation of delicious food. As soon as the lid of the soup bowl was opened, the delicious aroma made Jiang Huai's eyes wide open.
Seeing that Jiang Huai's attention was attracted by the soup, Xiao Jingzhao couldn't help but pull Jiang Huai's sleeve.
Feeling the force coming from his sleeve, Jiang Huai turned around and saw the concern in Xiao Jingzhao's eyes. He felt it was so cute that he couldn't help but touch Xiao Jingzhao's head: "You came in a hurry and haven't eaten yet, right? Let's eat together."
The amount of ham and bamboo shoot soup was quite large. Jiang Huai picked up the bowl and prepared to serve one to Xiao Jingzhao. However, just as he picked up the bowl, Xiao Jingzhao snatched it away: "Be careful, it's hot."
"It's hot for me, but not for you?" Seeing that Xiao Jingzhao was already scooping the soup, Jiang Huai did not try to snatch it back and said helplessly.
Jiang Huai didn't know if it was his illusion. After not seeing each other for so long, he felt that Xiao Jingzhao was becoming more cautious and nervous towards him, and even wanted to please him. Although what he did was no different, his attitude was very obvious.
"It's insulated with cocoons, so it won't be hot." Xiao Jingzhao poured the soup and placed it in front of Jiang Huai.
These words diverted Jiang Huai's attention. Jiang Huai grabbed Xiao Jingzhao's hand and compared their hands when they were spread out. Compared with Xiao Jingzhao's, Jiang Huai's hands were slightly smaller and whiter. Comparing the calluses on his hands, Jiang Huai couldn't help but rub them.
Obviously, Xiao Jingzhao shouldn't feel anything through the thick calluses on the palm of his hand, but with a light touch, Xiao Jingzhao only felt an irresistible itch in the palm of his hand. His five fingers curled up unconsciously and wrapped Jiang Huai's hand in his palm.
The action just now was actually more intimate. Jiang Huai was only embarrassed for a moment when he realized that Xiao Jingzhao had woken up. He felt shy, but not too much. At this moment, Jiang Huai's face was not hot, but his heart was beating very fast, making him dizzy.
Jiang Huai's body swayed, and he was hugged by Xiao Jingzhao.
"Haven't you rested enough yet? Let Doctor Du come and take a look." Xiao Jingzhao's resistance was a little stronger than Jiang Huai's. After all, he had endured for a long time just now. Seeing Jiang Huai looking dizzy, he just thought that Jiang Huai was unwell again.
"It's okay." Jiang Huai woke up when he heard Xiao Jingzhao mention Doctor Du. He knew his own body well. If he hadn't called Doctor Du, he would have been fine after a short break. But if he had called Doctor Du, he would have been tired from the bumpy ride. Even if it was nothing serious, he might have to take some medicine to replenish his energy.
Thinking about the taste of the medicine, Jiang Huai took a deep breath and pulled his hand out of Xiao Jingzhao's hand. He decided not to get too intimate until his body recovered, otherwise his body seemed unable to withstand such an action that made him overly excited.
"Maybe I want to drink the soup too much, so I'll drink it first." Jiang Huai sat down and scooped up the fresh soup and started drinking it.
It has to be said that delicious food can soothe people's hearts. Jiang Huai felt that he had withdrawn from the ambiguous atmosphere. After drinking a few more mouthfuls of soup, his heartbeat also calmed down.
Xiao Jingzhao watched Jiang Huai's every move. Although he didn't guess what Jiang Huai was thinking, Jiang Huai's deliberate separation made him feel a little uneasy.
Jiang Huai looked up from the bowl and saw Xiao Jingzhao's eyes. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart. He took Xiao Jingzhao's hand and asked him to sit next to him, wanting to comfort him.
"Would you like to drink it?" Jiang Huai asked after scooping a spoonful of soup.
But after asking, Jiang Huai remembered that this was scooped out from his bowl. Before Jiang Huai could change the spoon, Xiao Jingzhao had already lowered his head and drank the soup in one gulp from Jiang Huai's spoon.
Seeing that Xiao Jingzhao had drunk it all, Jiang Huai simply fed him a few more mouthfuls and fed all the soup in the bowl to Xiao Jingzhao, who finished it all mouthful by mouthful.
"Is something wrong in Kyoto?" Even though Jiang Huai noticed that something was wrong with Xiao Jingzhao before, he didn't ask much. But now, Jiang Huai hesitated for a while and still asked. Xiao Jingzhao's uneasiness was too obvious, and he didn't want him to continue like this.
But if Jiang Huai wanted to know what could make Xiao Jingzhao uneasy, he could only think of something happening in Kyoto.
When Jiang Huai was feeling nervous, he saw Xiao Jingzhao shaking his head.
If something didn't happen in Kyoto, then could it be the Crown Prince? No, is it about the new emperor who is going to be appointed now?
Jiang Huai was impressed by the prince in the original text, but he didn't know much about him. After all, the original text didn't describe him in detail. But he also knew that since the prince was murdered by the emperor, his desire for control of power has exploded, and he attaches great importance to military power. As for Xiao Jingzhao, Jiang Huai remembered that Xiao Jingzhao had been promoted very quickly in recent years, and it can be said that he was almost on the same level as Wei Xuan.
Wei Xuan is the prince's uncle, and they are in the same boat, so he may not be so easily feared. But Xiao Jingzhao is an outsider. If the prince wants to take power, he must first take power from Xiao Jingzhao. Maybe during these days in Kyoto, Xiao Jingzhao has been excluded openly or secretly, or maybe it is not so serious, but he has been reminded to be cautious.
The more Jiang Huai thought about it, the more tortured he became. His brows furrowed unconsciously, and he lowered his voice and asked, "Is His Majesty afraid of you?"
"If he treats you badly, we can just quit our jobs. After all, the money we've earned over the years is enough for us to rest for the rest of our lives." Jiang Huai said with a firm look in his eyes, "If His Majesty is still not satisfied, we can just leave."
Xiao Jingzhao was stunned. When Jiang Huai said the first sentence, he didn't know who the "Your Majesty" Jiang Huai was referring to, but the following words were enough to make him understand that this so-called "Your Majesty" was referring to him. Jiang Huai thought that he was bullied by the new emperor.
Hearing Jiang Huai talking about leaving and even starting to talk about where to go to avoid all this trouble, Xiao Jingzhao quickly said, "Not really."
He couldn't accept Jiang Huai trying to leave, and even thinking about what the other party said made him feel cold both physically and mentally.
"What happened that made you like this..." Jiang Huai blurted out, and suddenly remembered his previous idea of catching that group of assassins. Could it be that this world is causing trouble again?
Jiang Huai looked Xiao Jingzhao up and down and realized a problem.
Xiao Jingzhao's experience is legendary, from a pawnshop soldier to a general commanding a large army, and he also has the merit of following the emperor. According to the general routine of novels, there should be more plots after he arrives in Kyoto.
For example, the mystery of his identity. He was thought to be an ordinary citizen, but in fact he was a child of a noble family who was abandoned or abducted. After returning to Kyoto, he accidentally learned his identity.
But if that was the case, it shouldn't be enough to make Xiao Jingzhao so nervous. Maybe there would be some kind of childhood marriage arrangement later, or some kind of love story where a hero saves a beautiful girl...
Xiao Jingzhao didn't know what Jiang Huai was thinking, he just felt his back getting colder and colder as Jiang Huai looked at him.
"Huai'er..." Xiao Jingzhao interrupted Jiang Huai's thoughts.
Jiang Huai's train of thought was interrupted, and he felt that his guess was a bit weird, but he couldn't help but ask tentatively: "Is this related to your life experience?"
Could it be that Jiang Huai guessed his identity?
Xiao Jingzhao was shocked when he heard this, and subconsciously looked into Jiang Huai's eyes, wanting to see Jiang Huai's reaction after he guessed it.
Xiao Jingzhao's action almost made the situation clear. Jiang Huai thought of his previous guess and couldn't help but ask all of them.
Xiao Jingzhao heard Jiang Huai's question nervously, not knowing whether he should be relieved or feel sorry. If possible, he didn't want Jiang Huai to know his identity from other people, but now, he didn't know how to start. It would be fine if Jiang Huai guessed it, but Jiang Huai's thoughts were too unpredictable.
However, Jiang Huai's imagination is so wild that he might not be too surprised when his identity is exposed.
"What is that?" Seeing Xiao Jingzhao deny it, Jiang Huai stopped guessing and asked directly.
"Huai'er, my original identity was not a jailer. I concealed it for safety. Later..." Xiao Jingzhao narrated his mental journey one by one.
"So, what was your original identity?" Jiang Huai was a little curious after hearing this.
Xiao Jingzhao blinked his eyes. It was time to speak, but when he thought of Jiang Huai's mistaken belief that the new emperor was afraid of him and his desire to drop everything and leave without hesitation, he suddenly didn't dare to speak.
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