Mr. Xie did not quite agree with this view, but he also knew that it was very inappropriate to place his hopes on others.
He moved his lips slightly, then quickly closed them again, ultimately choosing to say nothing.
After a moment, he lowered his voice and warned, "You'd better watch your step and not go too far."
"I understand," Jiang Chao said helplessly. "If I had a choice, I wouldn't want to live a life full of scheming either. But fate is beyond our control, and we should always make plans in advance."
After going through so much, I should have learned my lesson.
The topic was too heavy, and Mr. Xie did not respond.
Jiang Chao didn't want to say too much. He had a meal with Xie Shi, arranged her accommodations, and then went back to his own business.
Xie did not stay in the camp, but instead stayed at a nearby farmhouse.
The accompanying maidservant, seeing the simple house, was somewhat dissatisfied. "Young Madam, how about we go to stay in the city?"
Anyway, given the speed of the divine ox, it won't take long for it to make the round trip.
"This is fine."
Ms. Xie was in a good mood and was packing up the things she had brought with her.
"But……"
“No buts,” Xie interrupted her directly, “This house is only a little low, but it shelters you from the wind and rain and keeps you warm. What more could you want?”
The people from the imperial estate all had a sense of superiority to some extent. Xie was aware of this and could understand it, but she was unwilling to indulge them.
Farmers are honest, law-abiding citizens who earn their living through their own abilities and don't rely on anyone. What's so special about them?
Upon hearing this, the maid's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately lowered her head, saying, "This servant knows her mistake, please forgive me, young mistress."
"This will not be allowed to happen again!"
"yes!"
The maid lowered her head in a panic, trying to hide her fear.
The servants from the imperial estate were still considered of low social status, but compared to others, they had a bit more dignity, and their food, clothing, and daily necessities were even 10% better than those of ordinary people.
However, the root of their contempt for others lay in their service to the immortal, and the fact that their master was so approachable that gradually...
"You guys tidy up the house, I'll go greet the host."
With that, Ms. Xie left with two bags of pastries.
After Xie left, the two maids got into an argument.
"I told you to tone down your temper and not be so arrogant, but you wouldn't listen. Now you're even bolder, actually making decisions for the young mistress. You're getting more and more audacious."
"You dare say you don't want to live in the city? There's only one bed here, not even a couch. The two of us will have to sleep on the floor. Are you willing to do that?"
"You're a maid with the life of a lady! What's wrong with sleeping on the floor? Are we that delicate? Don't you understand?"
After saying this, the person made the bed even more quickly and ignored everyone else.
Xie was unaware of their conversation; at that moment, she was trying to get closer to them.
The three of them were staying in a courtyard where all the male owners had joined the army, leaving only a mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, and their seven-year-old son.
After inquiring, Xie learned that the Wang father and son were both following her husband. Without hesitation, she immediately took out ten taels of silver and handed it over, saying, "Auntie, we, master and servant, will be taking up a lot of time. Here, take this silver as our food expenses."
“We can’t accept it,” Granny Wang said anxiously. “General Huang is a good man. He fought for us and saved our fellow villagers. We can’t let him down.”
“One thing at a time. Since you have joined the army, it is your responsibility to protect the country. I am staying here, so it is only right that you give me money.”
"No, this is too much!"
However, paying ten taels for a room is more expensive than staying at an inn.
"Please don't refuse this little something from your niece. We're brothers in the army, and our relationship is no less than that of a blood niece. Consider this a small token of my respect. Please buy yourself some good food to nourish your body."
"No, I..."
Before Granny Wang could finish speaking, Madam Xie placed the silver directly into her hand, saying, "Auntie, think of your nephew. He's still young, and his health can't be compromised."
Upon hearing this, Granny Wang struggled, but ultimately did not return it.
The Northwest is bitterly cold, so many men enlist in the army, partly because Gandan is indeed a threat that cannot be ignored.
On the other hand, his family was too poor.
After enlisting, the imperial court provided food and a small military salary to supplement household expenses and reduce burdens.
The same applies to the Wang family.
Their family is small, and two of them have enlisted in the army, so their conditions are already better than most people's. Even so, they can only eat a few more meals than others, and they can't afford to eat any more.
The ten taels of silver had a huge effect. It not only quickly brought the two sides closer together, but Xie was also well taken care of, with white rice and meat at every meal, which was only slightly worse than what she would have been at home.
Mrs. Xie waited for three days before her husband returned.
Unsurprisingly, Huang Lao Er was injured.
Seeing the man's pale face, Madam Xie was both anxious and angry. While gently applying the medicine, she asked with red eyes, "Didn't you promise me you wouldn't get hurt?"
"Wife," Huang Lao Er, still immersed in the joy of seeing his wife, grinned foolishly, "Why are you here? How's Daya? Did she cause you any trouble? And Mother, is she alright?"
"Fool," Xie said, clearly displeased, "trying to change the subject, aren't you?"
As she spoke, she grabbed his ear.
Inside the tent, Jiang Chao remained calm and composed, while the accompanying doctor wished he could dig a hole and bury himself.
He never imagined that his mighty and fierce general was actually afraid of his wife. If he found out this secret, would he be silenced?
The more the doctor thought about it, the more frightened he became. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, he decisively slipped away.
"How should we change the subject?"
Huang Lao Er looked completely bewildered.
Seeing this, Xie was caught in a dilemma: whether to be angry or not. "What a troublesome person!"
We owe him!
Upon hearing this, Xie Lao Er laughed even more foolishly.
“You two are so lovey-dovey,” Jiang Chao said, feeling hurt. “I’m going to the kitchen to check on how the medicine is cooking.”
Jiang Chao originally wanted to ask about the specifics, but realized that this was really not a good time.
The couple hadn't seen each other for a long time, and it was the perfect time for their passion to ignite, but he, oblivious to the situation, had to step in.
After Jiang Chao left, Huang Lao Er felt that the whole room became fresher.
I had long found him an eyesore, but I didn’t dare to say it outright. Fortunately, Jiang Chao was sensible enough to understand.
At this moment, Boss Huang's love for Jiang Chao increased by just a tiny bit, as small as a hair's breadth.
Jiang Chao's idea was good; however, not everyone was as perceptive as him.
For Yang Qing and Fang Han, Gan Dan's matter was more important.
"Huang Shu, have you found anything this time? What exactly happened on Gandan's side?"
The voice arrives before the person.
Huang Lao Er was a little unhappy, but he knew that business was more important, so he pursed his lips and ultimately did not send them away.
"We have indeed found some information and are about to report it to the general."
Yang Qing and Fang Han walked in quickly, wanting to continue asking questions, but when they saw Madam Xie, they immediately stopped awkwardly, "Sister-in-law is here too?"
"Yes, my husband is injured, I'll take care of him." The tone was neither too light nor too heavy, making it difficult to discern the true attitude.
These words made the two of them even more embarrassed.
On the surface, the two of them were in charge of the Northwest. However, they were the ones fighting against the Huang brothers and also the ones conducting reconnaissance. In comparison, the two of them seemed to be just trying to get credit for their work.
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