Chapter 344: Unintentional Affair
As the two were talking, Dan Yan came over with some midnight snacks.
Several Hu pancakes that were bigger than faces were cut into small triangles, with brown sesame seeds wrapped on the dough, and the aroma of wheat mixed with sesame wafted out.
The small bowl of wontons is dotted with shrimp skins. The wonton skin is so thin that it is translucent, the meat filling is full, and the lard is fragrant. Even the soup is made by the old duck, and it is full of fresh fragrance just by smelling it.
In addition, there are almond porridge to warm the stomach and ginger soup to drive away the cold.
The portion was quite large, and even Xiao Yanci's portion was included.
During this period, Xiao Yanci climbed through the window every few days. She and Cui Fu guarded the door like thieves, but they were discovered by Grandma Gao once.
At that time, Grandma Gao's expression was very interesting. She wanted to curse, but she held it back. In the end, she just thought that she was blind and didn't see anything.
But on the second day, she indirectly advised Lu Zhiran not to let His Highness do anything reckless, as some things had to be done after marriage.
Lu Zhiran blushed when she heard this and could only quickly explain that they were discussing serious matters.
After finding a way out at Grandma Gao's place, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, they no longer looked like thieves as before.
Look, midnight snacks are also prepared.
Xiao Yanci was not polite either. He buried his head in eating and praised Dan Yan sincerely, which made Dan Yan very proud.
Lu Zhiran looked at the man sitting opposite her eating, and inexplicably had an illusion, as if they were already married, and this was just an ordinary day after their marriage.
Lu Zhiran was shocked by her own thoughts.
Only then did she realize that Xiao Yanci had slowly invaded her territory without her noticing, causing her to unconsciously relax her guard.
The way the two of them get along seems normal.
Xiao Yanci put down his chopsticks, wiped his mouth with a handkerchief, and asked with a smile, "Why are you looking at me? Is it possible that I am so beautiful that I am a feast for the eyes?"
Lu Zhiran came back to his senses, immediately lowered his head and stopped talking.
However, the tips of his ears were stained with a faint red.
Lu Zhiran put down his chopsticks and began to order everyone to leave. "Your Highness, it's getting late. You should leave."
She added, "Grandma Gao said that our wedding is approaching and we can no longer meet privately. Your Highness, please don't come here again."
It's not like it should be like this all the time.
Xiao Yanci naturally didn't care about the so-called red tape, but he thought that his arbitrary behavior would be disrespectful to Lu Zhiran, so he agreed.
Later, he really didn't come, but he sent people to deliver things every now and then.
Today it’s a rhinoceros horn comb, tomorrow it’s an ivory mirror, all small items, but they come in all kinds of styles. Lu Zhiran has no shortage of these things, but every time she receives one, the corners of her lips can’t help but curl up slightly.
November came in a flash and the weather gradually became colder.
This winter is not as cold as last year.
Last year, the imperial court built new houses for the disaster-stricken people free of charge. The people moved in early and were not afraid no matter how cold it was.
The area around Jinxiufang has long been developed and is very lively.
The poor women who had nothing at the beginning, after nearly a year of learning, have more or less mastered a skill, so even if they leave Jinxiufang, they will have enough money to make a living.
To this day, people still praise Taicang Commercial Bank’s good deeds.
After Jiang Nansheng settled the female members of the Jiang family, he prepared to leave Beijing.
She made an appointment with Xiao Baozhu to meet her. At first, Xiao Baozhu was very happy and went happily.
But when he learned that she was leaving again, Xiao Baozhu's face immediately fell and he held her tightly.
"Do we really have to leave?"
Jiang Nansheng said firmly, "You must go."
The emperor's order is hard to disobey
But this matter cannot be told, not even to Xiao Baozhu.
"Can't you wait a little longer? My Seventh Brother is getting married soon."
She looked apologetic. "This is an urgent matter, so there's really no time to delay. I've prepared a gift, and I'll have to ask you to deliver it to me when the time comes."
"Can you trust those people from the Jiang family?"
Jiang Nansheng said in a gentle tone, "I have settled them down and arranged everything I could for them. They should learn to walk on their own in the future."
She left this time in order to be their support.
But before things were done, Jiang Nansheng didn't dare to make any conclusions.
Xiao Baozhu looked at Jiang Nansheng and saw unprecedented determination on her face.
What she has decided, no one can change.
"So where are you going this time?"
"Go south, where exactly, I can't say."
Xiao Baozhu asked sourly, "Are you going to take that Lin Zheng with you?"
Jiang Nansheng nodded.
"A Zheng is quite skilled in martial arts. With him accompanying me, I don't need to worry about my safety."
Xiao Baozhu snorted, "No matter how good his martial arts skills are, he is still alone. I will send you a few guards later. They are definitely stronger than Lin Zheng."
Jiang Nansheng did not refuse her kindness.
There are too many unknown risks on her trip, and nothing is more important than saving her life.
Xiao Baozhu couldn't help but ask again, "A Sheng, what's going on between you and Lin Zheng now?"
Jiang Nansheng's expression was indifferent, with a hint of melancholy hidden deep in her heart. "I don't have time to think about my children's personal affairs right now."
Back then, when she was in Xiping, she had discussed this matter with Lin Zheng.
She told Lin Zheng that she had no intention of getting married and that she would establish a household as a daughter in the future.
If he wants to leave, he can do so at any time.
But Lin Zheng did not leave.
He said, "I have nowhere to go. Please, Ah Heng, have pity on me and give me a job to make a living."
So he stayed.
He was very sensible. From that day on, he consciously kept a distance between them and just considered himself Jiang Nansheng's bodyguard.
When going to southern Yunnan this time, Jiang Nansheng also told Lin Zheng about the dangers and benefits involved. If he wanted to leave, Jiang Nansheng would not stop him.
Lin Zheng still chose to stay.
At that time, he looked at Jiang Nansheng with some resentment.
"Is it something I did wrong? Why do you keep kicking me out?"
He was filled with resentment and hurt, making Jiang Nansheng feel like a cold-hearted and unfaithful man.
Finally, Jiang Nansheng had to soften her voice and make a promise to him.
"I will never chase you away from now on."
Lin Zheng's face finally showed a smile again.
Xiao Baozhu breathed a sigh of relief after hearing her words.
"Just keep a clear head, but don't let yourself be fooled by a stinky man."
Jiang Nansheng laughed. "I've been a man for over a decade myself. How could I be so easily fooled? It's you, on the other hand, who should be choosing a consort? Do you have someone you like?"
A person flashed through Xiao Baozhu's mind quickly, but she quickly covered it up.
"No."
Jiang Nansheng did not miss her moment of distraction.
"Really?"
Xiao Baozhu said righteously, "No."
Her tone was firm, and she looked like she wanted to raise her hand to swear, but in Jiang Nansheng's eyes, it seemed like she was trying to cover up her mistake.
She smiled without saying anything, and didn't ask any further questions. She only said, "If you take it for granted, let Ah Ci give you some advice and keep a close eye on it. A woman's marriage is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly."
Xiao Baozhu continued to say, "I don't trust my Seventh Brother. Please stay and advise me. You have a sharp eye, and the person you choose for me will definitely be good."
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