Chapter 224 Pamper Her
At nightfall, the north wind was raging, with occasional howling of the wind mixed with the crisp sound of branches being blown off.
Xie Zhao rushed back from the camp outside the city. As soon as he entered the room, Jiang Yuzhu seemed to sense something. She jumped up from the bed and walked around to the outer room, asking, "Yuanhe, have you had dinner yet?"
In the camp north of the city, the generals were hungry and full, and were even worse than the soldiers.
Jiang Yuzhu saw Xie Zhao pause and told Hongli next door to go to the tea room to get a bowl of wontons.
The meat wontons with thin skin and large fillings are already wrapped, placed in a jar with a lid, and buried in the snow.
It is very convenient to take it out and cook it when you want to eat it.
In addition, Jiang Yuzhu added seaweed and dried shrimps to the soup base to enhance its flavor, and served it with two appetizers.
Xie Zhao walked towards the stove outside to drive away the cold air on his body, and said with a smile in his eyes: "Madam is still considerate."
He turned back this time just to spend some time with Jiang Yuzhu, and had to rush back to the camp before dawn.
No matter how fierce the fighting outside the city was, as long as he saw her, Xie Zhao always had a sense of peace and tranquility in his heart.
It seems that the person who knows him best is the new emperor Xiao She.
Jiang Yuzhu put her palm against Xie Zhao's stomach. It was flat and she didn't know how long he had been hungry.
He had been on duty at the government office before, and was often absent from meals due to his busy work, so he already had stomachaches.
Especially since Liang An was injured and stayed at home to recuperate, there were fewer people around him to urge him.
"Let Hongli look after the camp tomorrow."
Among the maids, Hongli is better at chanting scriptures, and she is fearless because of Jiang Yuzhu's favor.
Xie Zhao was happy in his heart, but said helplessly: "Everything is up to Madam."
After lighting the oil lamp in the room, the maid brought a pot of hot tea and left the room consciously.
Jiang Yuzhu held her chin with one hand, playing with the teacup boredly and said, "Yuanhe, is there still no news about my second brother?"
Ever since the barbarians caused trouble and the actor was burned to death, Jiang Yuzhu has been sure that Jiang Huaiqing is not in the barbarians' hands.
Although it was confirmed, it also proved that the barbarians were stepping up their search efforts, and Jiang Huaiqing was in a bad situation.
Xie Zhao hesitated for a moment, then said: "It's not like there is no news at all."
Xie Zhao's men hid in the City Lord's Mansion and found a man who looked very much like Jiang Huaiqing.
This man pretended to be deaf and dumb, and was taken to the mansion by the city lord's sister as a male lover, and he had no communication with anyone.
"My husband sent someone to approach him, but he didn't trust anyone and didn't give any feedback."
For the sake of caution, the news was not leaked, not even Princess Yutan knew about it.
Xie Zhao planned to take time out in the next two days to go to Sishui City to meet that person. If it was Jiang Huaiqing, he would bring him back.
"What, male favorite?"
The teacup in Jiang Yuzhu's hand shook, and the hot tea splashed onto the back of her hand, instantly scalding it red.
Jiang Yuzhu was completely unaware of the pain. Her mind was stuck in a vicious circle with only the words "male concubine" flashing repeatedly in her mind.
Xie Zhao stared at the red spot, as if he was stung, and almost flew out the door.
When Jiang Yuzhu came to her senses, she discovered that her entire palm was covered with snow, and she suddenly shivered.
"Don't move."
Xie Zhao held Jiang Yuzhu's hand, his face tense, and said carefully, "The tea is too hot, you need to cool it down, otherwise you will easily get blisters."
Seeing the pain deep in his eyes, Jiang Yuzhu couldn't help but ask, "Then why don't you blame me for being careless?"
Xie Zhao's eyes darkened and he said in a low voice, "How can you be blamed for this? Your husband should have been more careful and shouldn't have said these things when you were serving tea."
So, blame him, he should have thought more.
Jiang Yuzhu wanted to say it was a minor injury, but she moved her lips and finally swallowed her words.
Perhaps in Xie Zhao's eyes, she is a fragile porcelain that needs to be carefully cared for.
Her mind was in a mess. Even though one of her hands was soaked in the snow, Jiang Yuzhu felt inexplicably hot. She saw Xie Zhao's Adam's apple and turned her eyes away uncomfortably, her thoughts in a mess.
If my second brother was really captured and made into a male concubine, could it be any worse?
"Although I was not in the camp in the north of the city, the news spread after the barbarians made a fuss."
Jiang Yuzhu felt deeply regretful that she should not have mentioned Honghong, but she was forced into a situation like that and there was nothing she could do.
What’s even more infuriating is that now is not the time to clarify.
"Hongli went out to buy things and heard people talking about how my second brother is a playboy of the Jiang family, with concubines and maids filling up the backyard, and a bunch of illegitimate sons and daughters of various colors, and that he is not worthy of Princess Yutan at all."
Princess Yutan defended her country and enjoyed a high status in the hearts of the people, so Jiang Huaiqing was naturally trampled under her feet.
His reputation has been damaged, and it can never be cleared.
"I'm sorry, second brother!"
If she had known earlier, she should have opposed Jiang Huaiqing coming to the North. It was she who was indecisive and after much hesitation, she decided to support her second brother's dream.
"Yuan He, please take me to Sishui City. I want to sneak into the City Lord's Mansion to find my second brother."
This move is risky, but after weighing the pros and cons, Jiang Yuzhu still wants to try it.
How can she enjoy herself with peace of mind when her loved ones who doted on her the most were suffering?
Originally, Jiang Yuzhu thought it would take a lot of effort to convince Xie Zhao, but unexpectedly, Xie Zhao agreed easily.
"You already had a plan, why did you agree so readily?"
Jiang Yuzhu thought that she would not be a burden, but she also had to admit that she would be a burden to Xie Zhao. At least in terms of physical strength, she was far inferior to him.
"You want to go."
If you want to go, then go. Xie Zhao believes that he has the ability to protect Jiang Yuzhu.
Even though his wife was not around, he was still distracted.
From the capital to the north, Xie Zhao thought a lot along the way.
He can't always be self-righteous, but should consider things from her perspective.
Jiang Fulu and Chen did not support many things, but they could not reject Jiang Yuzhu's ideas.
The same goes for Xie Zhao. What he can do is to provide the strongest support.
What else can I do besides pampering her?
He pampered her to the sky and continued on his own.
"Madam, you killed someone and set a fire, and I, your husband, will be responsible for digging a pit and burying him on the spot."
Xie Zhao chuckled softly, and the look he gave him was intriguing.
"Although this analogy is not quite appropriate, does Lord Xie mean to join me in corruption?"
Seeing Xie Zhao nod slightly, Jiang Yuzhu's smile became even brighter.
There is not only trust but also respect between husband and wife.
The atmosphere began to relax, and Xie Zhao talked about his plan to leave the border town.
"There is a teahouse in Sishui City, and my men are inside. You and I will go to the teahouse first, and find a chance to follow the troupe into the City Lord's Mansion."
It would be even better if the male favorite was Jiang Huaiqing. If not, the two of them would stay for a few more days to find out.
As we were talking, the wontons were served.
People in the north have big appetites, and a large bowl is equivalent to a small basin in the capital.
The soup is filled with seaweed and green onions, and with a few drops of sesame oil, it has a fragrant aroma.
Xie Zhao took out a small white porcelain bowl and scooped wontons and hot soup for Jiang Yuzhu.
There was no sound in the room. The couple sat side by side and concentrated on their meal without seeming awkward.
After taking a sip of the hot soup, Jiang Yuzhu sighed with satisfaction. Suddenly, she thought of her parents in the capital and said, "Yuanhe, you must keep our second brother's experience a secret."
Jiang Huaiqing seems to have no status and is often said by his mother Chen that he was picked up. If anything happens to him, his parents will definitely kill him!
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