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"Junior brother, what were those people doing here just now?"
Xu Ninghui was caught off guard when Jiang Chaoyu suddenly appeared. He scratched his head, his eyes darting around, and casually replied, "It's just a mission, and everyone's curious."
Seeing this, Jiang Chaoyu felt something was amiss. She narrowed her eyes and stared at Xu Ninghui with suspicion, scrutinizing him. Noticing his unease, she said, "Something's not right with you, Junior Brother!"
"Really? I think it's fine." Xu Ninghui was still trying to argue, but fortunately, they had known each other for a long time, so how could Jiang Chaoyu not know Xu Ninghui's character?
He leaned closer to Xu Ninghui, watching his flustered expression as he couldn't be exposed. A smile played on his lips, and his eyes were filled with smug satisfaction at having seen through the scheme of the person in front of him.
"I won't tell anyone else." Seeing Xu Ninghui's hesitant expression, he immediately made a promise.
Xu Ninghui raised his eyelids and looked at Jiang Chaoyu, who had an expression that said, "I know what you're doing." Xu Ninghui couldn't help but sigh and quietly leaned closer to Jiang Chaoyu's ear.
"Okay, it's a deal then. You can't tell anyone else."
Jiang Chaoyu held up her little finger, "Pinky promise, the one who said it is a puppy."
Xu Ninghui didn't make a pinky promise. He knew his senior sister wasn't that kind of person. He quietly pulled Jiang Chaoyu to a secluded spot and whispered in her ear.
Jiang Chaoyu was just wondering about it, but after hearing this, she realized that she was glad she hadn't missed the news; it was really big.
After Xu Ninghui finished speaking, he reminded Jiang Chaoyu, "Senior sister said to keep it a secret, so you can't tell anyone."
Jiang Chaoyu put her index finger to her lips, indicating that she would definitely not tell.
A while ago, I had been experiencing a sore throat, and recently my voice has become a little hoarse. I wear a veil and casually walk down the street.
I was still holding the medicine in my hand when I heard a loud commotion behind me.
Looking back, he realized that it was his elder brother, Jiang Yunxin, who had returned.
This expedition will last for three years. When he first came, I didn't have much contact with him. Not long after, he was appointed as the second general and went to fight. The original general was Zeng Chenhua, but unexpectedly, Zeng Chenhua's leg was injured by the enemy on the battlefield, and he had to return to the capital by force.
I heard that he almost died on the way back to Beijing, but luckily he survived.
Therefore, the emperor continued to send troops to assist Jiang Yunxin. Fortunately, Jiang Yunxin did not disappoint the emperor's trust, successfully captured the two cities opposite, and returned in triumph.
As Jiang Yunxin rode his horse, his proud demeanor, moving with the horse, was etched into the eyes of everyone on the street.
Although he was a civil official, he was tall and robust, with thick eyebrows and big eyes. Perhaps because he was in a hurry to go to the capital to report, he was still dressed as a military officer, wearing iron armor underneath and an old purple brocade cloak on the outside.
Jiang Chaoyu listened to what the people around her were saying.
"This General Jiang is truly remarkable. I never imagined that he was proficient in both literature and martial arts."
"Yes, thankfully we have such a good general."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chaoyu narrowed her eyes and watched as Jiang Yunxin rode his horse past not far from her, with some people scattering flowers. It was quite a sight.
But I have some questions in my mind: when did civil officials become skilled in martial arts?
But then I realized that this was a bad idea. With so many talented people emerging these days, it's never impossible.
No wonder Prime Minister Jiang's position is so secure; it turns out he has a guarantee of his position.
However, being too famous attracts attention, and she even dared to try to steal his marriage. Perhaps the emperor was somewhat wary of her, so he readily bestowed her upon Zeng Chenhua as his second imperial consort.
If Prime Minister Jiang's wish were granted, the next position would be easily secured. This is what the emperor is worried about. He doesn't even spare his own son, so what about others?
Xu Ninghui had previously told him that the emperor was looking for someone to make elixirs so that he could live forever.
However, it has never been successful throughout history, so it's likely that all our efforts will be in vain.
Jiang Chaoyu stared intently at Jiang Yunxin, even though he had already walked away. She wondered how to get along with him now that he was back at the Jiang residence.
Just as Jiang Chaoyu was staring intently, someone suddenly touched her shoulder.
He turned in that direction but saw no one. He looked in another direction and there stood a strange man in front of him, smiling at him.
His brows were furrowed, and his eyes were full of doubt, but when he saw the cinnabar mole at the corner of the man's eye, he realized that the person in front of him must be Zeng Chenhua.
His brow gradually relaxed, and he casually asked, "What brings you here?"
Looking back in the direction where Jiang Yunxin disappeared, she wondered if he was regretting it for her. If her leg hadn't been injured back then, she would surely be walking ahead now.
Zeng Chenhua understood Jiang Chaoyu's meaning, a smile playing on his lips, which made the cinnabar mole at the corner of his eye appear even more prominent.
"Are you feeling sorry for me?"
Jiang Chaoyu realized she had been seen through and quickly shook her head in denial, "No, I didn't."
With people everywhere, Jiang Chaoyu realized this wasn't a good place to talk and, fearing it would arouse suspicion, slipped out of the crowd and let Zeng Chenhua follow behind.
It's best to wait until we reach a quiet place before speaking.
"I can tell."
These words stunned Jiang Chaoyu. She stared intently at Zeng Chenhua, but he seemed unconcerned, a smile playing on his lips as he gazed straight at her.
"ah?"
Seeing that Jiang Chaoyu hadn't heard him clearly, Zeng Chenhua repeated, "I said, I can see what you're thinking." He spoke each word carefully, just so that Jiang Chaoyu could hear what he was saying.
After hearing what was said clearly, Jiang Chaoyu realized that sometimes her behavior was too obvious, so she quickly looked down at the ground.
"I just feel sorry for the Second Prince."
Jiang Chaoyu raised her head again, her eyes filled with determination.
Nowadays, those who love martial arts are not even given the chance to pick up a weapon; the person behind this is truly ruthless. Fortunately, Zeng Chenhua's leg seems to have healed now.
Zeng Chenhua understood Jiang Chaoyu's sense of injustice and said, "There's no such thing as whether something is worthwhile or not, only whether you want to do it or not. Since they don't want to, then I won't do it."
It's easy to say, but how difficult is it to let go?
He went to the battlefield for the sake of the people, but if others could hold the line, then he was nothing. Zeng Chenhua always told himself this.
So now, he was genuinely happy to see Jiang Yunxin's triumphant return, so he came to the front to take a look, but he didn't expect to see Jiang Chaoyu again.
"In that case, Second Prince, I shall take my leave."
Jiang Chaoyu didn't know what to say if she stayed there, so she decided to leave first.
Before she could turn around, an out-of-control horse galloped forward. Jiang Chaoyu saw a child standing right in the middle of the road. If the horse was fast, it would surely kill the child. Jiang Chaoyu dropped the medicine in her hand and, before Zeng Chenhua could react, grabbed the child in her arms and hid to the side.
Seeing this, Zeng Chenhua caught the medicine that Jiang Chaoyu had thrown away and took control of the out-of-control horse.
No one was injured at the scene.
Once the horse was under control, Jiang Chaoyu released the girl from her arms. Looking at the child's teary-eyed appearance, she was terrified.
He patted her back gently, comforting her, "It's okay, it's okay."
The child was sobbing, and Jiang Chaoyu took out a handkerchief to wipe away the child's tears, but the tears fell faster than she could wipe them away.
Jiang Chaoyu looked at the child in front of her with a pang of heartache. The child always gave her a sense of familiarity, but she had never seen any other children like him.
Lately, I've had this absurd feeling.
After getting the horse under control, Zeng Chenhua quickly walked up to Jiang Chaoyu and checked if she was injured. Fortunately, she was alright.
But when his gaze shifted to the child, he suddenly became unsteady on his feet and his hands clenched tightly.
This child was clearly his child with Jiang Chaoyu in his previous life. The child looked exactly the same, and even the way he cried was very similar. At this moment, he couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed, his eyes turned red and tears welled up in them.
Even Jiang Chaoyu's tone of voice when coaxing the child was exactly the same.
After being scolded by himself, he rushed to his mother's arms for comfort, and at that moment, Zeng Chenhua was somewhat dazed.
The step he took forward was somewhat heavy, and he called out, "Ah Yu, is that you?"
Jiang Chaoyu was still comforting the child in her arms and hadn't noticed Zeng Chenhua's change. Seeing that the child was now holding back tears, she was somewhat happy.
"Sisi." The woman beside her rushed over anxiously. Seeing her child crying like this, she felt a pang of heartache. But she had also seen horses running towards her child from a distance. If it weren't for this young lady in front of her, her child would probably be lying on the ground by now.
Upon hearing the voice, the child ran back into his mother's arms. "Mother."
"Thank you, Madam, for saving my Sisi."
With the child no longer in her arms, Jiang Chaoyu stood up naturally, and Zeng Chenhua quickly supported her, afraid that she might lose her balance.
"You're welcome, madam. It's good that the child is alright."
"Thank you, Madam, and thank you to your husband as well." After saying this, the woman left with her child. Jiang Chaoyu hadn't even had a chance to deny the word "husband."
Turning around to look at Zeng Chenhua behind her, she noticed that his eyes were red, as if he had been crying, but there were no tear stains.
He asked, "What's wrong?"
With medicine still clinging to his fingers, Zeng Chenhua gripped Jiang Chaoyu's arm with both hands, saying anxiously, "That was dangerous just now, what if..."
He couldn't bring himself to say it; he just looked at Jiang Chaoyu.
Jiang Chaoyu found it a bit strange. "Don't be afraid, I'm very powerful. Didn't the Second Prince spar with me before? Why are you so worried about me now?"
That's true. During their previous meeting in the attic, Zeng Chenhua's attacks were all deadly.
When asked, Zeng Chenhua didn't respond, and Jiang Chaoyu started to feel that Zeng Chenhua was acting a bit strange.
She pouted and moved closer to Zeng Chenhua, "So you're worried about me?"
Thinking that Zeng Chenhua hadn't said anything earlier, he figured he probably wouldn't say anything either.
"yes!"
This word was like a pebble thrown into the still waters of Jiang Chaoyu's heart, creating ripples.
He raised an eyebrow slightly, his heart skipped a beat, and his eyes showed surprise.
I was secretly annoyed. I should have known better than to ask that question. Who would have thought the answer would be so direct?
While tilting her head in annoyance, Jiang Chaoyu seemed to vaguely hear Zeng Chenhua say something, so she asked, "Just now, did I hear you say something about you? That?"
Ignoring all that, Jiang Chaoyu was focused on figuring out exactly what was going on.
Upon hearing this, Zeng Chenhua lowered his hand.
"I was just speaking nonsense in a moment of panic."
"Oh, okay." That's what she said, but Jiang Chaoyu still hadn't gotten over the question in her mind.
Zeng Chenhua seemed to have figured it out, and smoothed away Jiang Chaoyu's furrowed brows with his hand, "When the time comes, you'll know everything."
But Zeng Chenhua's words only made Jiang Chaoyu more curious.
She looked up at Zeng Chenhua, her eyes full of expectation, "Can't you tell me now? Mmm~"
Jiang Chaoyu looked at Zeng Chenhua in confusion, her mouth covered by Zeng Chenhua's hand.
"Just call me A-Chen when you're out in public; your identity must not be revealed."
But Jiang Chaoyu felt something was amiss, so she looked down and gestured for Zeng Chenhua to cover her mouth with his hand.
Upon seeing this, Zeng Chenhua quickly put it down.
"But wouldn't that be a bit too intimate?"
But Zeng Chenhua didn't think anything of it, saying, "You are my wife, and we should be close to each other."
Even though nothing has actually happened, Zeng Chenhua makes it sound like the two of them have been together for a long time.
"All right."
After saying "okay," Jiang Chaoyu looked at the medicine in Zeng Chenhua's hand and held out her hand in front of Zeng Chenhua to indicate her medicine.
But Zeng Chenhua pretended not to see it, wanting Jiang Chaoyu to call out that name. In their past life, Jiang Chaoyu had called him that way too. In this life, he only hoped that the two of them would live peacefully and not get involved in too many troubles.
Jiang Chaoyu understood Zeng Chenhua's meaning, but she just didn't want to call out. Since Zeng Chenhua wouldn't give in, she withdrew her hand and turned to walk forward.
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