An Moxue was busy all day long, and when school finally ended, she couldn't wait to go home.
Halfway there, An Moxue slowed down her pace, leisurely enjoying the scenery around her. Time flies so fast; the trees are green and the flowers are in bloom.
Suddenly, a person came running frantically from the path diagonally opposite, almost bumping into her, but luckily she dodged in time.
The person nearly hit someone, and without even apology or pausing, continued running away.
An Moxue was about to leave when she saw a small bundle on the ground. She picked it up, stood there for a while and waited, but no one came back to look for it, so she left with the bundle.
Back home, Wu Sicheng was busy in the kitchen. An Moxue looked at the kitchen filled with the aroma of cooking, and even she didn't notice the slight upturn of her lips.
Wu Sicheng looked up at her and said, "You're back. What's wrong?"
"It's nothing, it just feels like there's suddenly another person in the house, like there are a lot more things, and it feels more lively."
An Moxue smiled. What she didn't say was that watching him busy in the kitchen, she suddenly remembered how her mother used to be busy in the kitchen before she got sick.
Whenever she was tired or lacked confidence, she felt at ease when she got home and saw her mother. She wondered how long it had been since she had thought of her mother.
It seems like a long time, so long that she can't quite remember how long it has been. Time is a terrible thing; it can erode everything—good and bad, beautiful and ugly, longing and memories.
"How about I make braised beef in sweet bean sauce, braised beef ribs, dry-fried potato slices, and stir-fried beans with onions for dinner? Anything else you'd like to eat?"
An Moxue shook her head and said, "No, these are fine."
Then she added, "Oh! By the way, maybe we shouldn't make the onions. You'd better not eat them. During this period, you shouldn't eat any foods that are considered to have a laxative effect, especially radishes. But there aren't many radishes available now, so it's best to eat something warm and nourishing."
He smiled nonchalantly and said, "It's okay, I'll make it for you to eat."
An Moxue had only just remembered this, mainly because he hadn't said anything last night. "Also, I didn't ask you last night. I've dealt with the master and disciple, is that alright?"
"It's alright, you can handle it however you want, it doesn't matter."
"Well, that's good. I was worried that there might be some problems if I didn't ask for your opinion last night. But don't worry, they can't say anything, and they don't have many days left to live."
Wu Sicheng looked at her, worried that she might be unwilling to trouble him for some reason, "Have you found out who's behind this? Do you need any help?"
"No need. I know who's behind this, but I haven't decided whether to take over the family or destroy them. I was thinking of taking them over and using them for now, but I really look down on this family. I don't have anything urgent to do anyway, so I'll just treat it as a way to pass the time." They betrayed the Nalan family, so even if they die, they can't die easily. Mental torture is much more interesting than physical torture.
Wu Sicheng was unaware of the details of the matter, so he didn't say much.
Wu Sicheng seemed to have thought of something and asked, "Have you noticed lately that people in Puda Prefecture are unusually active?"
An Moxue thought for a moment and said, "I haven't been here for very long, but I feel like something always goes wrong. There's always martial law being declared and strict checks being conducted. Wasn't it like this before?"
Wu Sicheng said, "It wasn't like this in my first year here. The environment was much more relaxed, there weren't as many things to do, and things were easier to get things done. It may be related to the situation on the border between the two countries."
"Isn't that pro-war General Ak dead?"
Wu Sicheng stole a glance at her. How could she talk about this so calmly? If he hadn't also had a mission that day and attended that banquet, and hadn't realized that the blonde beauty was her in disguise, he wouldn't have believed that she killed General Ak.
"But border conflicts have not stopped or even decreased, and there are still so many people who advocate war!"
"That's true. Since ancient times, war has always been the best and fastest way to make money."
"Otherwise, where do all these righteous words come from? They're all wolves in sheep's clothing; their true nature is plunder."
"That's right, they always come up with some high-sounding reasons. How can ordinary people understand so much? They are simple and just want to be fed and clothed. It's all a game for those in power. Who cares about the lives of ordinary people?"
Wu Sicheng looked at her and said, "Be careful when you go out these days." What he didn't say was that with her tendency to cause trouble, even if she didn't go looking for trouble, trouble would find her. She was really a handful, especially with the news he had received in the last few days, which had caused quite a stir throughout Puda Prefecture.
An Moxue felt a little guilty and stopped talking, because she might have picked up a troublesome situation. Although she hadn't looked, her intuition was always very accurate.
Wu Sicheng spoke, but received no response from An Moxue. He looked up and saw her expression of unease and difficulty.
He had a gut feeling that something was wrong, so he asked, "What's wrong?"
An Moxue said with a mournful face, "I was almost bumped into by someone on my way back. He hurriedly dropped a bundle, and after waiting for a while, no one came back to look for it. I had a feeling that there might be trouble."
Wu Sicheng looked at her and asked, "Did you open it and look at it?"
"No, but I have a bad feeling right now."
"It's okay, we'll watch it together after we finish eating. Now let's pick up our bowls and eat!"
"Okay." Of all things, food is the most important.
The two began to set out their bowls and eat. By the end of the meal, An Moxue's fatigue and busyness at school, as well as her unhappiness from finding the unknown item, had vanished without a trace.
"How did your cooking skills improve so quickly? This beef is so delicious!" An Moxue ate with great satisfaction.
"You really like it?" he asked cautiously, looking at her.
An Moxue, having finished her meal, said carefree, "Well, I only eat beef that suits my taste. I don't like beef that's a little gamey or tough. I'm a bit picky."
He glanced at her and said, "Hmm, I noticed that a while ago. You're a very particular eater. As long as it suits your taste, that's fine. I'll cook it for you again if you like it. Is there anything you'd like to eat tomorrow?"
“I didn’t think of that. I’ll tell you when I do. I’ll add a bath recipe later. After you’ve boiled it, take a bath every night. It will help the medicine absorb faster. Given our current situation, it’s best if you get better soon.”
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
Just then, the phone rang.
An Moxue picked up the phone. "Hello?"
A voice came from the other end of the phone: "Aria?"
An Moxue smiled and replied, "Yes, it's me."
The person on the other end of the phone said, "This is Xia. We've been investigating something here lately. Apparently, a truckload of smuggled goods has gone missing, and it came from Lan Country."
"Okay, you can continue your activities as usual. Don't pay too much attention to it, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble."
"Okay." A-Xia put down the phone. It was indeed related to Sister Ji-duo, otherwise she wouldn't have left overnight. It seems I still need to tell them a few things to watch their words.
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