Chapter 113
The wet nurse didn't think there was anything wrong with this, and even agreed, saying, "The young marshal is a very good person. You can talk to him and ask him questions. He treats you as a junior and will definitely take good care of you."
Wen Xin: "Yes, I will."
"Young Master Huo's mother is Marshal Huo's second concubine. The young marshal's mother died early, and now she is in charge of the inner quarters of the Huo family. She... I heard that she used to be a prostitute in a brothel, a gift given to Marshal Huo by another high-ranking military officer."
Looking into her young mistress's clear eyes, the wet nurse hesitated, and could only vaguely say that the second concubine's background was not very respectable, and that the young mistress should be careful not to break any taboos.
"However, although the second concubine is your future mother-in-law, you don't need to be too obsequious to her. Just treat her with the usual respect due to a junior."
The wet nurse paused for a moment, then said, "Mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law have always had a difficult relationship. You should be careful no matter what."
Wen Xin's eyes flickered slightly, and she continued to nod obediently.
The two talked in the room for a while. After Wen Xin finished breakfast, seeing that it was almost time, the nanny had no choice but to reluctantly see her out.
Wen Xin got into the car and looked out the window at her wet nurse standing at the door, waving to her while holding back tears.
Her eyes also unconsciously reddened.
Sitting next to her, Huo Jingzhou's voice was slightly gentle, "If you miss her in the future, you can have someone pick her up and take her to Haicheng anytime."
Wen Xin looked at him with teary eyes, like a little white rabbit with drooping ears, looking pitiful. "Really?"
Huo Jingzhou's Adam's apple bobbed as he suppressed the urge to pull her into his arms. "Mmm."
Wen Xin burst into laughter through her tears, "Young Marshal, you are such a kind person."
Huo Jingzhou had a cold, handsome face.
After his elder brother, he became a great person again?
Huo Shaoshuai wished he could give this little white rabbit a good whack on the head and make her see the light!
However, in Wen Xin's eyes, Huo Jingzhou was a cold and aloof military officer who never smiled.
Therefore, she has recently adapted well to his cold attitude; she is no longer afraid of him, but has become accustomed to it.
After all, she could rarely tell whether he was happy or unhappy just by looking at his face.
Wen Xin had already started talking to You Yuan, who was sitting in the front.
Ask him how long it takes to drive from Biancheng to Haicheng.
Very well, that almost made Huo Shaoshuai suffer internal injuries from anger.
Yu Yuanye: "..."
Feeling the young marshal's cold, sharp gaze upon him, You Yuan felt so miserable he wanted to cry.
If I had known, he should have become a driver.
If he were driving, Miss Wen definitely wouldn't have struck up a conversation with him.
However, Miss Wen, if you have any questions, just ask the young marshal. He would be very happy to answer them for you. Why ask this poor little thing like me?
Wen Xin sensed that the atmosphere in the car was a bit strange, and unconsciously looked at the man next to her.
When Huo Jingzhou met the girl's innocent, dewy eyes, the slight annoyance in his heart instantly vanished.
Feeling helpless, he gently told her, "I won't be able to arrive in Haicheng until tomorrow afternoon."
Wen Xin blinked. "I saw a map in Father's study. Haicheng and Biancheng are several thousand miles apart."
Huo Jingzhou: "Yes, we'll rest in Yucheng tonight."
Wen Xin nodded obediently, indicating that she was fine with anything and he could arrange it.
Seeing that the girl trusted him completely, Huo Jingzhou's eyes softened slightly, and he couldn't help but touch her hair again.
Wen Xinqing looked over with her sharp eyes and met the man's deep gaze. She said innocently, "My father, like the young marshal, always likes to pat my head."
Huo Jingzhou... Huo Jingzhou's face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
You Yuan, who was in front, tried his best to minimize his presence so as not to become an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire.
However, while he was intimidated by the angry young marshal, he also wanted to laugh.
The young marshal is treating Miss Wen like his future wife, but Miss Wen always wants to be his daughter, hahaha...
What sins has the young marshal committed?
That's terrible, holy crap!
...
On the way, although Huo Jingzhou was annoyed by the little white rabbit's blockheadedness, he still took excellent care of her.
Every two or three hours, the car would be stopped for a 15-minute rest to prevent her from feeling uncomfortable sitting in the car for too long.
The wet nurse prepared many snacks and juices for Wen Xin to eat on the road.
Wen Xin would always share it with Huo Jingzhou, and he was so obedient that he never got angry with her.
But every time Huo Jingzhou saw the look of filial piety in her eyes, he felt an overwhelming pang of heartache.
The few candies she had given him still lay in his palm. Huo Jingzhou slowly tightened his fingers, took a deep breath, and resisted the urge to hug the little white rabbit to his chest, clearly teaching her what kind of feelings she should have for him.
However, looking at that delicate, innocent, and naive young girl, Huo Shaoshuai could only facepalm and silently endure it.
Even if you want to be a beast, you have to be ruthless!
The convoy arrived in Yucheng as dusk fell.
The entire journey was peaceful; which bandit or outlaw would dare to risk their life to rob Marshal Huo's convoy?
Moreover, in the lands ruled by the Huo family warlords, those bandits and outlaws who frequently caused trouble had long been wiped out by Huo Jingzhou.
The Nanjiang region was a rare place in this chaotic world where ordinary people could live and work in peace.
Having personally experienced the hellish conditions of enemy invasion and the destruction of her family, Wen Xin felt even more how precious the simple smiles on the faces of the people here were, and how great the man beside her was.
She murmured unconsciously, "If only Biancheng had been under your rule, young marshal, long ago."
That way, her father wouldn't have died in vain.
Huo Jingzhou's warm and strong hand would gently rest on her shoulder, giving her the courage to look forward.
Although Yucheng was not as large as Biancheng, it was still very prosperous.
Upon hearing of the arrival of Marshal Huo's convoy, the administrative head and garrison commander of Yucheng came out to greet him and prepared a welcoming banquet.
The welcome banquet was held at a clubhouse.
The decor was stylish, with crystal chandeliers that made it as bright as day. Men and women dressed fashionably danced on the dance floor to music, amidst the fragrance of clothes and the clinking of glasses.
Wen Xin, who was in mourning, shouldn't have been in such a place, but she was worried about making things difficult for Huo Jingzhou and didn't want to stay alone in the mansion. So she changed into a beige cheongsam embroidered with magnolias and a short cape of the same color. This would not only show her filial piety to her father but also be graceful and elegant, without losing face for Huo Jingzhou.
Earlier, when she had just walked out of the room, her graceful figure had momentarily stunned Huo Jingzhou.
His gaze lingered on the elegant and beautiful girl, settling on her snow-white skin, his breath warm against her skin.
Suddenly, he didn't want to attend any of that ridiculous welcome banquet anymore.
He didn't want anyone to see his dazzling and beautiful baby.
Huo Jingzhou wondered, if Wen Xin appeared before Huo Jingfeng with such stunning beauty, would he still call off the engagement?
But should we back down or not?
Huo Shaoshuai had no choice!
The little white rabbit can only be his!
"Young Marshal?"
But the little white rabbit was completely oblivious, always gazing at him with clear, watery eyes, trusting him completely.
How can he let go?
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