Chapter 1,100: A Light Gift, A Heavy Heart

.Li Laotai waved her hand and instructed her grandchildren."Our family is finally settled here, and there will surely be both good times and bad times ahead. But we must be determined, work together,...After he finished speaking, he described in detail how he had led the men in black to fight with the grain-raiding squad. The raiding squad suffered heavy casualties, and only one man in black “coincidentally” survived to return to the new capital to report to his master.

The crowd listened with bated breath, their hearts pounding like a roller coaster.

“You little... ” Li Lao Er wanted to say something, but the words caught in his throat. He didn't know whether to praise or criticize.

This matter was naturally done beautifully, the snipe and clam fight, the fisherman benefits.

After the grain requisition team disappeared from Jiangbei, those who were secretly spying and causing trouble became much more convenient.

Moreover, the black-clad man could go back and report the incident, causing the mastermind behind the grain robbery squad to be wary and punished. It was a win-win situation.

But this matter is too risky. One wrong move, and you could easily find yourself attacked from both sides.

"Yechan is also, you are young and like adventure, that's fine, but how did he also follow along with the troublemaking Next time please don't do this, safety comes first."

Then Li Laoer finally spoke, uttering two words, "Have the grain and medicine been sent to the northern army"

"They were sent, escorted personally by Shan Shu. It's a pity that the grain hidden in Jiangbei beforehand was still not enough, only enough to sustain the northern expeditionary army for half a month."

"Fortunately, the Marquis has already initiated a decisive battle. Unless something unexpected happens, the war will end in half a month."

Everyone let out a sigh of relief, their expressions easing considerably.

Li Lao'er stood up again, "I'm going to find Mr. Wen, and also the Liu family, we need to get the word out."

Though I am away, your orders are not to be disobeyed. But after all, opportunities for battle do not wait for anyone. Still, we must be on guard against someone taking advantage of this situation to cause trouble!

Jia Huan also got up and said, "I'm going back to the wine shop too. If I hear anything at the wine shop, I'll have someone send word right away."

Thus speaking, the two of them went out.

Wan'er glanced at Mu Xu and her younger cousin, then made an excuse, "I'm going to check on Yuanyuan."

After saying that, she also stepped aside, giving the young couple a little bit of personal space.

With all the elders away from home, she, as the elder sister-in-law, wanted to become a protective mother hen, guarding her younger sister-in-law fiercely.

Before, her sister-in-law was in the palace. She had no way out, she could only live in fear and worry.

But now that her younger sister is back home, she wants to take care of her in every possible way.

The day before, the third princess and her younger sister had almost quarreled because of that Lu Prince. She understood the situation quite well.

I originally thought that things would be over, and the two girls would just resolve their issues.

To think the Empress passed away again, and under such tragic circumstances.

The third princess, after experiencing this series of blows, was truly pitiful.

Even if it wasn't her fault, with her niece's kind heart, she would likely still feel deeply guilty.

She's a difficult sister-in-law to persuade.

Luckily, Mu Xu came back.

Then I'll just leave this important task to my future brother-in-law!

Mu Xu got up to see his sister-in-law off, and seeing her wink at him, he guessed something.

When the room was empty, he took out a wicker basket from his bosom.

The cage was only the size of a child's fist. Golden blades of grass were split into thin strips and woven into small pagoda shapes, truly exquisite and adorable.

This time out, I didn't have a chance to buy you a present. This cricket cage was traded for with a steamed bun and a mischievous kid when we passed through a village. You can hold onto this and play with it first. When I have some free time, I'll catch a cricket and put it in there to sing.

Jia Yin took the woven basket and loved it very much.

It's not just because the cage is exquisite, but also because of the thoughtfulness of being remembered in this moment.

"It's so beautiful, the craftsmanship is amazing!"

She gave a couple of compliments and then said, "You don't need to catch those mosquitoes. They will be very noisy at night. Wait for me to prepare some spices and hang them around the bed curtain at night."

"Alright, take the gift. Do with it as you please." Mu Xu took the opportunity to hold Jia Yin's hand and asked, "These past few days at home, has anyone bullied you Tell me about it. Now that I'm back, I'll help you get revenge!"

Jia Yin's heart ached, and her expression immediately became dejected.

She flipped through the pages of her book, saying in a low voice, "No one bullies me, it's just that there are too many things happening lately, some things I can't do anything about, and some things that make me feel anxious."

Mu Xu looked at him with heartache, then thought for a moment and said, "Come with me, let's go for a walk."

After saying this, he called Shui Ling and prepared a few things.

Jia Yin hesitated a little, persuading, "You've just returned and must be tired. Let's talk after dinner."

Mu Xu insisted, and soon the two of them led their horses out of the Earl's Mansion, not even bringing Shui Ling and Shui Yun.

It was close to noon, the hottest time of day.

Besides a few listless old soldiers, there was nothing else at the city gate.

The two left the city safely. Mu Xu turned around and leaped onto his horse's back, pulling Jia Yin into his embrace. With a flick of his whip, the steed neighed with a rumble and reared up before galloping wildly.

The wind blowing across her face lifted the veil from Jia Yin's head, causing her to squint with a hint of coolness in her eyes.

She couldn't help but spread her arms wide, as if she were flying against the wind.

The irritability and uneasiness that had been weighing on my mind have also flown away with the wind for the most part!

Mu Xu encircled her waist with one hand and held the reins with the other, his face also beaming with joy.

Under the scorching summer sun, on a dusty country road, two figures on horseback gallop past, free and spirited!

After running for half an hour, the two arrived at the foot of a mountain. Mu Xu tethered his horse and let it graze freely.

He shifted his pack from behind to the front, then carried her up the mountain before she could object.

This mountain wasn't very high, but the vegetation was surprisingly lush. Luckily, there was a small path through the woods that led all the way to the summit.

The summit is relatively flat. To the south, there are two giant rocks: one standing upright and the other lying horizontally.

The upright stone's shadow fell perfectly upon the reclining companion, creating an ideal spot for a leisurely view.

Jia Yin was amazed. She jumped onto the flat boulder and excitedly walked around it, truly not much different from the large kang bed back home.

Mu Xu took out several peaches, golden fruits, a steamed bun of snacks, even a roasted chicken, and a pot of water from his knapsack.

He beckoned Jiayin to sit down, "Let's have something to eat. This is the perfect spot for a picnic."

Jia Yin excitedly stepped forward and picked a golden fruit.

Mu Xu drew his dagger from his waist and sharpened it quickly.

The sweet and refreshing taste lingered in her mouth after taking a large bite. Looking towards the villages and farmlands at the foot of the mountain, and the distant peaks, she felt her spirits lift.

As if all the gloom and discontent had vanished completely in this beautiful scenery and delicious food.

"Mu Ge, when did you discover this great place"

“It's been a while, I was planning to bring you here to play, but I haven't had the time.” Mu Xu was probably starving, he ripped apart the roast chicken, left two thighs for Jia Yin, and then started eating with gusto, his eyes squinting happily.

Jiayin felt a pang of sympathy for him, running around all day and having to attend to her feelings as soon as he got home. He never took a break, taking her out to clear her head.

"Sorry to have troubled you. I'll cook you a lot of delicious food when I get home!"

Mu Xu laughed even harder, replying, "Don't say such polite words to me. All the suffering and hard work are for our family."

Jia Yin also smiled, "Yes, for our family."

The two of them happily shared their meal, and after eating their fill, they lay flat on the giant rock to enjoy the cool breeze and chat.

There are some things that Jiayin is not comfortable discussing with her family, but she has been open and honest with Mu Xu about them.

From discovering Lü Cong's intentions to concealing them from the Third Princess, to the truth being revealed and finally the Empress' passing, the transformation of the Third Princess.

She poured out all her anger, frustration, guilt, and worry.

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