The grass in the factory should be plucked

When Aunt Lian heard that the girl was going to follow her brother-in-law to the farm to train troops, she couldn't help but tear up again.

At first, I hoped that she could leave the palace as soon as possible. After leaving the palace, I hoped that she would get married soon. Unexpectedly, she was still restless after marriage and had to follow her brother-in-law to train troops, and even go to southern Xinjiang to fight in the future!

When will her little cat girl be able to stay at home peacefully, taking care of her husband and children like other girls?

Jiang Li sighed and said, "Aunt, if I were like other girls, I would have died in the cold palace long ago!"

"I do these things so that other girls can stay at home in peace."

Aunt Lian held back her tears and held her hand: "Okay, Auntie understands that our little Li Nu is going to do great things. Auntie will help you take care of the family so that you and your uncle don't have to worry about anything."

Jiang Li smiled and said, "I will stay at home before the New Year, and then go to the manor after the New Year."

"Okay, auntie will make delicious food for you every day!"

Aunt Lian decided to fatten up her daughter, otherwise she would become thin again due to poor eating and sleeping after going to the farm.

Thus, Jiang Li began his pig-raising career of "eat and sleep, sleep and eat".

Aunt Lian felt sorry for her because she would be joining the military camp soon, so she no longer woke her up early in the morning. Jiang Li slept until noon every day.

After sleeping enough, I would run to the garden, find a place with a nice view, bring a bunch of storybooks, a box of fruit snacks, eat, drink and read the storybooks. It was such a wonderful life.

Xie Changan started to get busy.

Now is still the stage of recruiting soldiers, so there is no need to live on the farm for the time being. After finishing his work every day, he hurried back to the mansion.

"Where is the lady?"

After Xie Changan returned home, the first thing he asked was this.

He began to worry that the garden was too big, with winding paths and hidden caves everywhere. It would take him a long time to find a place for the little cat to hide.

Mingyue chuckled and said, "The Marquis is on the black boat on the lake."

Now the two mansions' ways of addressing Jiang Li are very confusing. The old people in the Fang family call her "Miss", the servants in the Xie mansion call her "Madam", and the people in the Marquis' mansion call her "Lord Marquis".

Xie Changan felt a headache. It was winter and the lake was frozen, but the little cat was still staying on the boat, not afraid of catching a cold!

He walked through the winding corridors, came to the lake, and got into the black boat moored at the shore.

As I entered, I felt a warm feeling coming over me. The cabin was covered with a thick layer of bear skin and a small charcoal stove was boiling tea, with a fragrant aroma.

Jiang Li was lying on the thick fur reading a storybook, and from time to time she would pick up a candied fruit from the food box beside her and put it into her mouth. Her snow-white little feet were raised and swaying back and forth, looking so comfortable.

She heard the sound, turned her head and smiled, "Brother Changan, you're back!"

Xie Changan took off his cloak, lay down beside her, and said with a smile: "My wife is so leisurely, I am really jealous of her."

Jiang Li chuckled and said, "Who else's husband is out there building a career while the wife is at home eating, drinking and having fun?"

Xie Changan's heart softened. Yes, other people's wives were pampered in the inner chambers, but his little slave had to go through wind and rain to accompany him in his battles in southern Xinjiang and help him achieve success.

"I am sorry for what I have done. I have to make my wife worry about me and stand by me through thick and thin. I am really ashamed of myself."

Xie Changan took her into his arms and smiled, "Let your husband serve you well."

He turned over and kissed her.

Jiang Li cried out: "What are you doing? Be careful with the charcoal stove!"

Xie Changan's eyes were dark: "I will be careful..."

The passionate kiss silenced all her protests.

The days go by and the New Year is coming soon.

Although the national mourning period has not yet ended, the palace banquet will still be held.

The ministers have worked diligently for a year, and the emperor will hold a grand banquet for them, comfort his subordinates, and reward his meritorious officials.

Jiang Li and Xie Changan will both attend this year's palace banquet.

Thus, Jiang Li's leisurely days came to an end. Aunt Lian would force her to go shopping every day, and also make new clothes and jewelry to send as New Year gifts to various places.

Jiang Li lamented, "Aunt, why don't you make the decision?"

Aunt Lian said, "You have to make a list for me. It should include the names of the people, their positions, and their relationship to our family. All of it should be clearly marked."

No matter how close the relationship is, there are certain considerations when it comes to giving gifts, and you can’t just give random New Year gifts!

Jiang Li had no choice but to honestly write a booklet of personal relationships. It didn't matter if it was a little detailed, as it could be used next year anyway.

When writing about "King Nangong Yonghe of Wei", she also specifically marked "an enemy, not a friend".

Aunt Lian was shocked: "Why would you become an enemy of this prince?"

Jiang Li said with a smile: "He wants to abduct me and elope. Isn't he the enemy of Brother Changan?"

Aunt Lian was shocked, it turned out to be her brother-in-law's love rival.

But she had to give the gift, and as for what to give, she had to think carefully about it.

Jiang Li was secretly alert in her heart. She suddenly found that Nangong Yonghe had been very quiet during this period. Could it be that he was planning some big move?

Nangong Yonghe was in the Qunfang Tower at this time.

He was lying lazily on a chaise longue, and kneeling in front of him was none other than Peony, the most beautiful woman among the Twelve Flower Goddesses!

At this moment, Mudan put away her usual coquettish attitude and was whispering the latest information to him.

"The emperor has issued an order, ordering the commander of the Jinyiwei, Xie Chang'an, to recruit 200 personal soldiers and 1,000 elite soldiers."

"According to the spies' report, Xie Changan has brought these new recruits to the Longmen Military Industry Farm."

Nangong Yonghe's eyes narrowed. Could it be that Nangong Qinghe intended to let Xie Changan serve as the general of the southern expedition?

"He trusts him very much!"

Nangong Yonghe snorted.

"How's that guy in the palace?"

Mudan whispered, "It's already worked. The symptoms are still mild at the moment. Do I need to increase the dosage?"

Nangong Yonghe said: "Slow down for a while."

He asked again: "Where is the Zhenguogong Mansion?"

Mudan said: "He also took action."

Nangong Yonghe nodded with satisfaction: "You did a good job."

When he returned to the palace, the eunuch in charge came to report: "The Marquis of Jing'an's mansion has sent a New Year gift."

Nangong Yonghe's expression softened immediately: "Bring up the gift list."

The eunuch in charge respectfully presented the gift list.

Nangong Yonghe took a closer look and saw chickens, ducks, pigs, sheep, tea, wine, fruits, silk fabrics, and various pastries, all of which were quite standard.

He was very happy and told the eunuch in charge: "Return the gifts in double the amount on this list. Also send the jewels and silks given by the palace."

Although the New Year gifts were probably distributed by the steward of the Marquis' Mansion, Jiang Li would not ask about it.

But he was still very happy to receive the gift sent in her name. At least she remembered to give him a gift!

Nangong Yonghe returned to the study with brisk steps.

He thought about it, picked up his pen and wrote a secret letter, informing his mother and King Gu of the movements of Da Chu, asking them to be prepared for war and retreat.

Although he didn't know how Da Chu would break through the "Mihun Pond" defense line, but with Jiang Li, an outsider, who knew what magical methods she had?

He is really looking forward to it!