Thanks to Ruobao's intelligence and observation skills, He Yunxiao, who had always been committed to avoiding a chaotic situation, had already made various contingency plans.
For example, in this situation, what should Ruobao do if he discovers Chuchu or Xiaoxiao?
He Yunxiao feigned profundity, sighed, and said helplessly, "To be honest, Madam, Brother Chu's sister has always had feelings for me."
Fan Ziruo remained silent, waiting for He Yunxiao to continue.
He Yunxiao continued, "Sigh, she's just a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl, what does she know about feelings? I've only been kind to her because of Brother Chu. If it weren't for Brother Chu, I would have broken off all ties with Chu Xiaoxiao long ago."
"really?"
“It’s true! Absolutely true. The woman I, He Yunxiao, love most is my wife, Ms. Yuhe, the famous novelist, my precious Ruobao.” He Yunxiao knew Ruobao’s weakness, so he didn’t hesitate to tell her the words “love most.”
Sure enough, after He Yunxiao said "I like Ruobao the most," he clearly felt that the delicate body in his arms had become much softer and was no longer stiff.
He Yunxiao seized the opportunity and tightened his grip on Ruobao's waist, pulling her close to his chest.
"Baby~ Don't be angry."
Fan Ziruo leaned against He Yunxiao's chest, her temper mostly subsided, but she still said, "That Chu Xiaoxiao is so young and lovely, do you really not like her at all?"
He Yunxiao knew when to stop. Ruobao was a smart woman; too much flattery would be counterproductive. He needed to tell her the truth, things she was willing to hear.
"If I had to say I like it, I do like it a little bit."
"snort."
Upon hearing this, Fan Ziruo immediately snorted coldly, as expected.
He Yunxiao quickly explained, "Madam, don't be angry. All men are lustful. Chu Xiaoxiao has some style, after all. If I don't like her at all, wouldn't I have wasted my masculinity?"
Fan Ziruo had always known about He Yunxiao's womanizing ways. So when He Yunxiao admitted to "having a little bit of a crush," she was relieved. This at least showed that He Yunxiao was willing to confide in her. This was more important than "false devotion."
"If you don't like me and prefer other women, then I will dote on you alone from now on!" He Yunxiao quickly made a grand promise.
Even the favored concubine couldn't help but complain, "My husband really knows how to make me feel bad. If you really don't let me take a concubine, how will the He family prosper? What will outsiders say about me? That I'm favored and domineering, a jealous and shrewish woman."
"Stop, stop! How could my Ruobao be like this?" He Yunxiao lowered his head and snuggled into Ruobao's arms.
"itch."
He Yunxiao rubbed his belly for a while, making Ruobao say "it tickles" repeatedly, and then he rested his head on Ruobao's lap and talked to her.
Ruobao's thighs were really comfortable, but there was one advantage to having her as a pillow: when you looked up, you couldn't see Ruobao's face; it was completely blocked.
Having only slept for an hour today, followed by continuous travel and a small battle, Fan Ziruo was extremely exhausted. Remembering her promise to Jiang Wuyou, and wanting to rest for the night, she said, "Husband, why don't you sleep in Wuyou's room tonight?"
"Why?" He Yunxiao straightened up, secretly pleased.
"Don't you like Jiang Wuyou? Ziruo looks at her figure; she's very fertile."
"My favorite woman is you, Madam. The other women are merely secondary; they come on top of that." (M.cascoo.net)
He Yunxiao's words truly touched Ruobao's heart.
When people are wealthy, they often act generously. Ruobao was no exception. When He Yunxiao doted on her with an air of "exclusive affection," she didn't mind sharing her love with her sisters. She even needed to force some affection out of them. This was because it made her appear "well-educated," "gentle and generous," and "virtuous and kind."
“Even so, you should still take care of other women. Like Jiang Wuyou. She likes you, but you don’t even touch her body,” Ruobao admonished earnestly.
"I can't even get close to my wife," He Yunxiao said honestly.
Upon hearing this, Fan Ziruo realized how precious Jiang Wuyou was.
She wasn't unaware of the difficulties, but the war had become increasingly intense and the situation increasingly unpredictable. If she continued to indulge herself as before, sleeping only at dawn and waking up only at noon, there simply wouldn't be enough time.
"No matter what, things should be done slowly and steadily. How can a husband do things like this, wanting to eat his fill all at once?"
"The lady is so delicious, I can't get enough of her."
"Even if you're not full, you're not allowed to eat anymore. Tonight you're going to sleep at Wuyou's place."
"Madam~"
"That's settled then."
He Yunxiao looked reluctant, but secretly praised You Bao's brilliance.
It still has to be Sister Jiang, and it still has to be the female lead dealing with the female lead.
...
The new Chu army, along with the troops from Black Tiger Stronghold, marched south. They only stopped when they were about two hundred li away from Black Tiger Stronghold.
Originally, Black Tiger Stronghold was a hundred miles away from Yin Jing City, but now He Yunxiao is a full three hundred miles away from Yin Jing.
Three hundred li is neither far nor near. When to return to Yinjing is not a matter of distance, but of timing.
Black Tiger Stronghold originally had more than 15,000 men.
After these waves of attrition, less than ten thousand remain. According to He Yunxiao and Fan Ziruo, these ten thousand Black Tiger Stronghold soldiers should be reduced further. Those unrepentant bandits should be eliminated, leaving only the truly disciplined and capable fighters.
This task was naturally entrusted to Zhang Hu, who had just surrendered. The brothers who left Black Tiger Stronghold would also receive silver compensation from He Yunxiao.
With war raging throughout his life, business became difficult, and the turnover of Daqi Bank shrank accordingly.
Although He Yunxiao still had a considerable amount of money left from the last trip, the expenses had suddenly increased due to the growing number of troops. The long-standing problem of money was once again facing He Yunxiao.
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