He stood there until the afternoon.
Jiang Qinyu and her two children had finished sleeping when she lifted the curtain and saw Lu Yanzheng still standing outside.
"Isn't the general busy with military affairs? How come he has time to guard us?" Jiang Qinyu said with a barbed tone.
He's so busy, he doesn't even have time to send her a letter, huh!
Lu Yanzheng said with a bitter smile, "Qinqin, this was really my oversight. Please forgive me this time, I'm a magnanimous person."
"No, I wouldn't dare use the word 'forgive' on you, General. If outsiders found out, wouldn't my sins be enormous?" Jiang Qinyu said coolly.
As she spoke, she checked the two children's clothes again to make sure they wouldn't get cold if they went out dressed like that, before taking their hands and leading them outside.
Lu Yanzheng followed closely behind them, saying as they walked, "I've already asked Uncle Zhao and the others to prepare the barbecue ingredients. Let's just go to the backyard..."
“No need to trouble the General,” Jiang Qinyu said without turning her head. “You are a very busy person, we can go by ourselves. You should hurry up and deal with the important matters!”
Lu Yanzheng: "..." Oh no, I can't coax my wife anymore, what should I do?
The two went to the backyard in this strange atmosphere, where everything needed for the barbecue had indeed been prepared.
Uncle Chen, Uncle Zhao, Uncle Li, and others were also there. Xiao Wu was tending the fire. When they saw them coming, they all stepped forward to greet them.
"No need for formalities, everyone. We're all at home," Jiang Qinyu said with a smile.
When Uncle Chen saw that Lu Yanzheng behind her was not saying a word, he knew that the young couple must be having a fight, so he spoke up for Lu Yanzheng without making a sound.
“What you say is true, Madam. We’re all family, no need for so much formality. Look, these are all what the General ordered, and they’re all your and your young master’s favorite dishes! Madam, would you like to start grilling them now, or should this old servant have someone grill them before inviting you and your young master to enjoy them?”
His words implied that the family didn't need to worry too much, and that Lu Yanzheng cared about the three of them, even personally ordering the barbecue ingredients.
Jiang Qinyu pretended not to understand and smiled, "I can do it myself."
As soon as she said this, Lu Yanzheng immediately stepped forward and said, "Qinqin, let me help you."
His smile had a hint of ingratiation, and there was a pleading look in his eyes.
He hoped Jiang Qinyu would save him some face and not embarrass him in front of Uncle Chen and the others.
Jiang Qinyu acted as if nothing had happened before, directly stuffing a large handful of meat skewers into Lu Yanzheng's hand and saying with a faint smile, "Then I won't stand on ceremony with you."
Lu Yanzheng breathed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness, at least they would still protect him from the outside world.
That afternoon, the two children had the most delicious and filling barbecue they had ever eaten.
As night fell, Uncle Zhao cooked a large pot of eight-treasure porridge. Everyone drank the porridge and ate barbecue skewers. Although a cool breeze had risen, it couldn't dampen the warmth in their hearts.
This life is something I wouldn't trade for even a god!
Lu Yanzheng approached Jiang Qinyu seemingly casually, shielding her from the wind. "Qinqin, shall we go inside? It's going to get really windy soon."
The weather is pretty good today, with no wind, but it'll be a different story at night.
The nights in the border town are so dry and cold they make you feel hot, and the wind blows in the middle of the night.
Jiang Qinyu also felt that it was not appropriate to stay outside any longer, so she nodded and said, "Everyone has almost finished eating, let's call it a day."
After saying that, she went to pull the two children, "Shufan, Pan'er, we just ate so much, we need to go for a walk, otherwise we'll have stomach problems tonight."
The children were very obedient and followed her quietly.
Lu Yanzheng quickly followed, instinctively wanting to get closer to Jiang Qinyu.
But Jiang Qinyu spoke first, "Isn't this dereliction of duty, General? We know the way around the manor ourselves, so there's no need for you to accompany us."
“Wife, let’s…” Lu Yanzheng wanted to say that they should have a good talk, but Jiang Qinyu only left him with her back turned.
Shu Fan turned around and shook his head at Lu Yanzheng.
Lu Yanzheng suddenly felt deflated. Well, even Shu Fan knew that he couldn't appease his wife anymore.
Once they were out of sight of Lu Yanzheng, Shu Fan tugged at Jiang Qinyu's hand and asked, "Auntie, did Uncle make a very serious mistake?"
Jiang Qinyu paused, thinking carefully.
It seems... this isn't some fundamental mistake that needs to be blown out of proportion, is it?
"If Aunt doesn't want to forgive Uncle, then let's go back to Dingshui Village!" Shufan immediately changed the subject when she didn't reply.
I'm sorry, Uncle, he did his best.
Jiang Qinyu patted his head and said, "No, it's nothing serious, it's just... you'll understand when you grow up."
"Auntie, what are you talking about?" Pan'er looked at the two of them strangely.
Jiang Qinyu and Shu Fan exchanged a smile and said in unison, "We didn't say anything."
Sometimes Jiang Qinyu found it amazing that even though they were twins, Shufan and Pan'er were two completely different people.
Shufan's precociousness is heartbreaking, while Pan'er's naivety is worrying.
Regardless, their companionship gave Jiang Qinyu a sense of belonging in this unfamiliar time and space.
To be precise, it was the existence of Shu Fanpan'er and Lu Yanzheng that gave her a sense of belonging to this time and space.
"It's getting late, let's go back, wash up and get ready for bed!" Jiang Qinyu had figured some things out, and her mood immediately lightened.
Pan'er blinked her clear, big eyes and asked, "So, will my brother and I still sleep with Auntie tonight?"
My aunt's bed is big; no matter how much she rolls, she won't fall to the floor. She likes it very much.
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