Chapter 112
In Biancheng, after consulting with Wen Xin, Huo Jingzhou bought the house next to the Wen residence and converted it into the Huo family's military office in Biancheng.
It was originally built by an ancestor of the Wen family for his beloved son who could not inherit the family business. Later, the son did not leave any descendants, and the house was taken back into the hands of the Wen family.
Wen Xin originally intended to give it directly to Huo Jingzhou. She had received so much help from him, and a little material gratitude was really nothing.
Huo Jingzhou: "..."
Four enormous granaries that could feed the Huo family's army for several years, and a mansion worth several thousand taels of silver.
Is this what you call a little material gratitude?
Huo Shaoshuai was solemn, once again realizing just how wealthy his future little wife truly was.
It seems he needs to work harder, lest he be unable to support his young wife in the future, which would be a huge problem.
However, Huo Jingzhou still insisted on buying the house.
The young marshal refused to be a kept man... well, not exactly. He couldn't keep taking advantage of the young girl, nor could he let her develop the habit of wanting to give him money at the drop of a hat.
Human nature is treacherous. With her immense wealth, she is bound to be a fat sheep in the eyes of those with ill intentions. If others think that she is easy to take advantage of, then she will attract a group of greedy demons who will relentlessly chase and tear her apart.
Giving away her money will not bring her peace; it will only plunge her into danger.
Wen Xin was disappointed that Huo Jingzhou did not accept her kindness; she felt that her future older brother was being very polite to her.
She genuinely wanted to be good to him and repay him.
Does he treat her like an outsider?
Huo Jingzhou: "..."
He didn't, he wasn't. If he could, he would want her to be his wife right now!
Seeing the little girl's listless appearance, Huo Jingzhou couldn't help but affectionately pat her head. "The Huo family is not just mine anymore. There's no reason for you to pay for the house in the military office."
Wen Xin clutched her handkerchief, her almond-shaped eyes brimming with tears. "But didn't the young marshal say that the Wen and Huo families have a very good relationship?"
Huo Jingzhou chuckled and said, "Even close brothers should keep clear accounts."
"Alright, how come you're still complaining when I don't make you suffer a loss?"
“It’s not that I feel wronged,” the soft-spoken girl said sincerely, “I just wanted to help you.”
Huo Jingzhou felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and the emotions hidden in his eyes deepened. "You've already done me a great favor by helping me find a suitable house."
Wen Xin gently shook her head. "I know. It's easy for you to find an office, Young Marshal. There are many offices in the former Dai family army's former residences in the Biancheng concession."
Now that Huo Jingzhou has become the new master of Biancheng, which house doesn't belong to him? Who would dare to charge him money?
But he deliberately chose a house next to the Wen family mansion, simply because he wanted to help her keep an eye on the Wen family mansion.
With the Huo family's army here, who would be so foolish as to dare to mess with the Wen family? Do they think their heads are harder than their guns?
Huo Jingzhou wanted her to feel at ease even if she left Biancheng, without worrying about her home.
How could Wen Xin not be grateful or moved by his thoughtfulness?
That's why she wanted to repay him in any way she could.
Huo Jingzhou's eyes darkened slightly as his long, slender fingers brushed through her soft hair. His voice was low and magnetic, "You really want to repay me?"
Wen Xin nodded solemnly, as if she would be willing to go through fire and water for him.
Huo Jingzhou was charmed by the little girl again and said meaningfully, "From now on, you only need to agree to one condition."
Unaware of the man's wickedness, the little rabbit said without hesitation, "I will definitely agree."
Huo Jingzhou smiled slightly. "That's good."
He said, "I'm leaving Biancheng for Haicheng tomorrow, so I should get some rest tonight."
Wen Xin nodded obediently, "Young Marshal, you too, work is important, but your health is even more important."
Huo Jingzhou's eyes softened slightly. "Okay."
...
The next morning, Wen Xin got up very early.
Her luggage was packed and loaded into the car yesterday.
This morning, she had nothing to do after getting up. After washing up, she sat blankly in her room, looking at the bedroom she had lived in for more than ten years.
She was her father's darling, living in the largest and most beautiful courtyard in the mansion, with gardens in the front and back. Her father also built her a Western-style house next door, where she had all sorts of novel foreign gadgets.
She even knows some foreign languages, taught by a foreign female teacher hired by her father.
If he hadn't been so reluctant to part with her and so worried about her, Wen's father might have sent her abroad to study.
Even if not, Wen's father did not neglect the education he should have given his daughter.
To say that Wen Xin is a woman of feudal traditions shows that Huo Jingfeng simply doesn't understand her.
She follows some old rules, but those are the etiquette and upbringing of her ancestors, a kind of self-cultivation and belief.
In Wen Xin's current view, some etiquette rules are a bit old-fashioned, but not all of them are bad.
At least without the interference of the Heavenly Dao's plot, her soul fragments represent a pure and kind-hearted girl.
Unfortunately, despite her kindness to others, she still met a tragic end.
Now that she is about to leave her home, Wen Xin feels a thick sense of reluctance and sadness welling up in her heart.
She knew it was the emotion of a fragment of a soul, so she sat there and let it vent.
The wet nurse brought breakfast, her eyes red-rimmed.
In her past life, Wen Xin was going to Haicheng. Because she was too timid and was really afraid of Huo Jingzhou, her wet nurse couldn't bear to leave her and went with her.
As a result, not long after, the wet nurse was tricked by the second concubine and fell into the pond and drowned.
This time, before Wen Xin eliminates the hidden dangers in Haicheng, she will leave the wet nurse in Biancheng.
The reason was readily available: the stewards and servants who had been loyal to the Wen family had all been killed, and the Wen family could not be left without someone in charge and watching over it.
A wet nurse is the best choice.
The wet nurse was reluctant to part with her young mistress, but she couldn't abandon the Wen family in Biancheng either.
This is Miss's home; it's her support and source of confidence.
Therefore, the young lady wanted her to stay in Biancheng to look after the Wen family, and the wet nurse couldn't object.
Fortunately, Wen Xin is now close to Huo Jingzhou and they have a very good relationship.
The wet nurse had witnessed how well Marshal Huo took care of his young mistress and had great faith in his character.
With him watching over her, Miss will definitely not suffer any mistreatment in Haicheng.
However, thinking of the young lady she had cared for since birth, the wet nurse was still filled with reluctance to part with her.
Wen Xin gave her a soft smile, "Nanny, I will write to you often after I go to Haicheng."
"The young marshal said that telephone lines will soon be installed in Haicheng and Biancheng, then I will be able to call you."
The wet nurse wiped away her tears, "Good, good!"
She took the girl's hand and said, "Miss, the Huo family is a large family, and the relationships are definitely a bit complicated. After you go there, please be careful in everything you do and don't trust people easily."
Wen Xin nodded, "Yes, I only trust the young marshal."
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