I embezzled 100,000 taels at the beginning, and the empress begged me to be more greedy

The carriage drove into Anding County, and the streets were already filled with soldiers of the Anding Army.

When they heard that Lord Jiang had returned safely, they were finally relieved.

"grown ups."

Yang Feng, Master Guo and others had already arrived at the city gate to welcome Jiang Zuo's return.

Chen Qingyun was the first to get off the carriage. Master Guo and Yang Feng were stunned when they saw this. They leaned their heads into the carriage and found Jiang Zuo leaning against it.

Yang Feng stepped onto the carriage and saw that Jiang Zuo's shoulder was bandaged and he looked quite weak. He couldn't help but ask, "Sir, are you injured?"

Jiang Zuo nodded slightly and said nothing.

Yang Feng added: "Sir, these damn barbarians are going back on their words. We must send troops to teach them a lesson."

Jiang Zuo took his time to calm down, then slowly opened his eyes and asked, "Let's talk about this in two days. What's the situation at the treaty port?"

"Don't worry, sir. The brothers of the Anding Army are holding the grassland market, but they have suffered hundreds of casualties."

As Yang Feng spoke, he couldn't help but sigh. Thinking of his sacrificed brothers, his desire for revenge became stronger.

"Remember to pay the pension and handle the matter properly." Jiang Zuo warned weakly.

"Yes, my lord."

"Take me back home first and get me a doctor."

Jiang Zuo closed his eyes again and felt the wound on his shoulder had split open again.

"I humble my duty and obey my orders."

The carriage headed towards the mansion.

Chen Qingyun stood outside the carriage and looked around.

As the empress, I have been missing for a day, and I'm sure the people below must be very anxious.

"Miss!"

Suddenly, someone shouted, and Qiuyue came running towards me in a hurry.

Qiuyue was extremely anxious last night because she couldn't find any trace of the empress. She almost ordered the Huwei Army to search the entire grassland.

Qiuyue panted: "Where on earth did the young lady go? I am so worried..."

Chen Qingyun's eyes remained on the carriage, and he just shook his head: "I'm fine."

After saying that, he also walked towards the mansion.

"Miss, when will we return to the capital?"

Qiuyue followed behind him and asked in a low voice.

You know, the empress has been away from the capital for some time.

"Don't worry, there are still things to deal with."

Chen Qingyun's expression was calm.

Hearing this, Qiuyue was really going crazy. They had experienced so many dangers during the time they had been in Anding County. Doesn't the empress know how to be afraid?

Qiuyue leaned close to Chen Qingyun's ear and whispered, "But Miss, over in the capital..."

Chen Qingyun said: "There is nothing important going on in the capital. I will naturally go back after I finish dealing with the affairs in Anding County."

After hearing what the empress said, Qiuyue naturally could not dissuade her anymore, but she was quite confused.

Could it be that the empress has become attached to this place?

The county magistrate's residence.

Jiang Zuo looked haggard and lay on the sickbed.

I just applied new medicine to the wound on my shoulder, but I still feel a stinging pain.

As he had eaten almost nothing all day and had no appetite at all, Jiang Zuo didn't even have the strength to walk.

"Jiang Zuo?"

Chen Qingyun's voice came from outside the door.

"Siyue, I'm here."

Jiang Zuo suddenly opened his eyes.

"Is it convenient for me to come in?"

"anytime."

Chen Qingyun then pushed open the door and walked in slowly.

At this time, she had already washed and changed into new clothes, which made her look more beautiful and elegant.

Jiang Zuo regained some energy after seeing Chen Qingyun.

"do you feel better now?"

Chen Qingyun sat next to Jiang Zuo and checked his wounds.

"Better, but still a little weak. I'm afraid I won't be able to go out for the next two days."

Jiang Zuo slowly sat up.

"Have you eaten yet?"

Chen Qingyun asked with concern.

Jiang Zuo shook his head: "Not yet, I'm a little hungry, but I don't have any appetite at all."

Chen Qingyun stood up and said, "Then I'll prepare something. What do you want to eat?"

Jiang Zuo said: "I want to eat some porridge. No need to bother you to buy it. The food outside doesn't taste that good. Let's wait until we have an appetite."

"How can I not eat? Wait for me."

Chen Qingyun got up and left.

Looking at Chen Qingyun's back, Jiang Zuo smiled silently.

I really don’t know whether this injury is a blessing or a curse…

Half past noon.

Qiuyue came to Chen Qingyun's room with a few secret letters in her hand.

"Miss?"

Qiuyue knocked on Chen Qingyun's door.

No one in the room responded.

"Did His Majesty go out again?"

Thinking of this, Qiuyue suddenly became extremely anxious and continued knocking on the door.

Qiuyue has been feeling frightened ever since the last time His Majesty was in danger. Every day she hasn't seen His Majesty, she becomes more and more nervous.

Qiuyue confirmed that the empress was not in the house before searching everywhere in the mansion.

From the kitchen, there was a strong smell of meat.

Listening carefully, it seemed like someone was busy in the kitchen.

Qiuyue happened to pass by and turned around to take a look. The situation inside shocked Qiuyue.

Looking closer, Chen Qingyun was stirring the porridge in the pot with a spoon.

Your Majesty is actually cooking porridge himself?

With some doubt, Qiuyue stepped forward and said, "Miss, you can tell me what you want to eat. Why do you need to cook it yourself?"

Chen Qingyun turned his head and said softly, "It's Jiang Zuo who wants to eat."

Hearing this, Qiuyue was even more shocked.

In other words, Your Majesty actually cooked for Jiang Zuo himself?

Qiuyue has served Chen Qingyun for many years, but has never seen such a gentle and virtuous empress.

She had already understood in her heart that the empress had fallen in love with Jiang Zuo.

Perhaps in the future, Jiang Zuo will become the empress's husband.

Should it be... a male concubine? Or a male favorite?

Qiuyue has never experienced such love affairs and doesn't understand them at all.

I just don’t understand, can this so-called love really change a person’s temperament so much?

Qiuyue looked at the empress's serious face and was completely stunned.

"Qiuyue, what are you doing standing here?"

"No, I will see if there is anything I can do to help you, young lady."

"No need. Have you finished the task I entrusted to you?"

Qiuyue turned her head and looked outside. After confirming that no one was around, she said, "Miss, everything has been done. I'm waiting for your orders at any time. By the way, here are a few letters from the capital."

Chen Qingyun nodded slightly: "You take it first, I'll take a look later, get out now."

……

Jiang Zuo was still lying on the bed at this moment, feeling very bored.

At this time, someone knocked on the door.

"who is it?"

"I."

Chen Qingyun said.

Jiang Zuo's face lit up: "Siyue? Come in."

Chen Qingyun pushed the door open and walked in, holding a bowl of meat porridge in his hand, and said, "This is the porridge I made myself, you can eat it while it's hot."

"Siyue, you made it yourself, so I will definitely eat it all."

Jiang Zuo suddenly felt extremely hungry and sat up straight.

Chen Qingyun moved the table to the bedside, put down the porridge in his hand, and said, "It's not hot anymore, it's just right, you can eat it quickly."

"Ah... my hands hurt and I have no strength."

Jiang Zuo was about to reach out his hand, but suddenly his face looked painful.

"You want me to feed you?"

Chen Qingyun raised his eyebrows.

This Jiang Zuo is really...