novelraw Chapter 1344: Married a Wealthy Wife
Chapter 1344: Married a Wealthy Wife
Qin San Lang said, "You’re awake, you don’t have to get up so early, you can sleep a bit more. I’m a Company Commander, going a little late won’t be an issue, as long as I get to Luan’an County before dawn tomorrow."
Among the He’an Eight Counties, Luan’an County is the most central. General Guo is considerate of the soldiers, so he set the gathering point there, which saves more than a day’s journey compared to assembling at the Prefecture garrison and then setting off.
Because of this, Xiao Yu has time to return home. If they had to assemble at the Prefecture garrison, they would have to leave on the morning of their marriage, which would be too tiring for her.
"It’s precisely because you are a Company Commander that you shouldn’t be late. Besides, we need to get up to prepare breakfast for Grandpa. We have to accompany him for a meal before heading to the Northwest." Gu Jinli got up briskly, taking her clothes to change behind the screen.
Qin San Lang smiled. They were already married, had done the most intimate things, yet Xiao Yu was still very shy and wouldn’t change her clothes in front of him. He was quite fond of watching... especially intrigued by her unusual bellyband, which had two round pockets that made her figure even more alluring.
Qin San Lang shook his head, dared not to think any further, fearing he might not be able to control himself.
He got up, clothes in hand, waiting in front of the screen, and as Gu Jinli came out, she nearly bumped into him, scolding, "Why aren’t you dressed yet?"
Qin San Lang stood straight, smiling, "I wanted to let you see first, I’ll dress after you’re done. You like watching."
Gu Jinli blushed, stomped on his foot, and said, "Who likes watching? Hurry up and get dressed."
Yet her eyes betrayed her, sneaking glances several times, making Qin San Lang chuckle.
Hmph, Gu Jinli snorted twice and ran to the kitchen to make breakfast.
Qin San Lang saw her leave and quickly got dressed to follow, helping her: "The dough was prepared last night, I’ll chop the stuffing. Xiao Yu, just make the egg drop soup."
"Alright." Gu Jinli replied, setting water to boil for the egg drop soup.
Though she only boiled water, Qin San Lang deftly chopped the salty meat stuffing, quickly wrapping over a dozen salty meat buns. Once the water boiled, he cracked the eggs into the pot, sprinkled in some ham shreds, and the egg drop soup was done.
After the egg drop soup was served, he started frying the salty meat buns.
The pan was large; two batches were enough to finish frying. It took just 30 minutes to prepare breakfast, and Gu Jinli was awestruck by his efficiency.
"Wasn’t it agreed that I would make breakfast for Grandpa?"
Qin San Lang smiled, stealing a quick kiss: "Xiao Yu lit the fire; that counts as making breakfast for Grandpa yourself."
Xiao Yu was the person he cherished most. He wanted to pamper her, to spare her from work whenever possible.
Gu Jinli laughed, "Since you put it that way, alright then."
She took the salty meat bun handed by Qin San Lang and, with him carrying the egg drop soup and tableware, went to the main house’s hall.
Elder Qin had been up for a while, and seeing them bringing food over, he smiled, "I smelled the aroma of salty meat buns as soon as I got up. I’m famished, bring it here quickly."
"Okay, coming right up." Gu Jinli quickened her steps, placing a large bowl of salty meat buns on the table and serving Elder Qin a bowl of soup and a bun, "Grandpa, eat."
Elder Qin nodded, inviting them, "You two sit down and eat as well."
Saying this, he ate three salty meat buns and a bowl of soup in one breath, sighing, "In this cold weather, having a meal like this is so comforting."
He looked at Gu Jinli and said, "Xiao Yu, Grandpa thanks you on behalf of himself and the Qin family."
Elder Qin’s words were loaded with meaning, and Gu Jinli understood, smiling, "Grandpa, I’m already a part of the Qin family. We don’t need to say thanks back and forth. But I have one request for Grandpa."
Elder Qin was taken aback, turning serious, "Tell me, as long as you ask, Grandpa will manage it even if it costs his life!"
Though Qin family has marital ties with the Duke Wei family, and he was a house slave in the Duke Wei family, even though he became a General due to his military achievements and was by coincidence called foster father by San Lang’s father, in his heart, the Duke Wei family and the Qin family are always his masters.
Once Xiao Yu married into the Qin family, she too was considered a master.
Gu Jinli said, "What I plead for is that Grandpa should take good care of himself, to live healthily until we return safely, until the day clouds clear and the sun shines."
Her words carried a double meaning too.
Elder Qin was stunned, almost tearing up, "This child... Alright, Grandpa promises you he will stay healthy and wait for your return!"
After saying this, he looked towards Qin San Lang again and said, "You are indeed lucky to have such a wife. You must treat Xiao Yu well."
Qin San Lang’s gaze settled on Gu Jinli, filled with deep affection, nodding, "Rest assured, Grandpa, I will treat her like a precious treasure."
His life itself belonged to her.
His gaze lingered on Gu Jinli for a moment, and after receiving a glare from her, he stood up and faced Elder Qin, "Grandpa, take care."
Elder Qin looked at the grown Qin San Lang, who was now two heads taller and had an increasingly resolute face, saying with satisfaction, "You’ve grown up. Go, the road ahead is yours and Xiao Yu’s to walk."
Saying this, he walked out of the house with them.
In and outside the Qin family courtyard, Feng Jin, You An, Erqing, and Nanny Tao were already busy with the people. They had four modified and reinforced carriages and eight mule carts, creating quite the spectacle.
Moreover, the carriages and mule carts were filled with many items, all the dry foods, medicinal herbs, warm clothes, and other necessary goods prepared by several families at the village tail and workshop people these days.
The Lin family’s four members were startled by this scene - the Gu family indeed has wealth, and the Company Commander indeed married a wealthy wife, bringing so much dowry to the Northwest, which would greatly assist the Company Commander.
"Elder Lin’s wife, bring your two children over to ride this mule cart." Aunt Xiong came to invite Mrs. Yang and her family.
"Okay, okay, we’re coming." Lin Tongshan led Mrs. Yang and the two children to the mule cart Aunt Xiong pointed to.
Aunt Xiong said, "Elder Lin, on the journey to the Northwest, your wife and children will ride this mule cart. However, given the limited space and many people, your wife will have to share the cart with the old slave and several maids."
Lin Tongshan said, "Auntie jokes, there’s no grievance; being spared from walking is already a great blessing."
Aunt Xiong laughed, "As long as there’s no grievance. Why are you empty-handed? Bring your blankets, clothes, and shoes; what will you wear on the road without them?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Tongshan and Mrs. Yang hurried back to pack the blankets and coats, placing them in the mule cart.
Lin Tongshan was immensely grateful to Qin San Lang, and after settling Mrs. Yang and the children, he ran to thank Qin San Lang.
Qin San Lang had already changed into his armor, with one hand resting on the hilt of his belt, his gaze sharp as the cold wind. With a glance at Lin Tongshan, he said, "No need for words, go and help. We depart the village in 30 minutes."
"Yes!" Lin Tongshan straightened his expression and immediately went to help Feng Jin and the others.
The villagers from the few households at the village tail, Village Chief He’s family, villagers working in the workshop, Mo Qinzi’s natal family, He Sanlai’s family of three, and others gathered in front of the Qin family house to bid Gu Jinli and the others farewell.
Mrs. Cui didn’t want to cry, but as she saw Gu Jinli covered in her beast skin cloak, walking through the wind and snow to say goodbye, she couldn’t help but cry out, "My child, you must have suffered!"
In such cold weather, and with the Northwest in chaos, Xiao Yu had to brave the winds and snow to head there, piercing Mrs. Cui’s heart like a knife.