Being an emperor is not something he can do, so he can only rely on his connections.

After Mu Tou slowly woke up, he looked at the blanket on his body and sat up suddenly. The first thing that came to his mind was to rush to the military camp to apologize to the young master. So, without even bothering to wash up, he trotted all the way to the military camp.

When Mu Tou opened the office door, breathlessly, he immediately saw Zhang Jingwei sitting at the table. However, at that moment, the words he had prepared seemed to be stuck in his throat, and he couldn't utter a single word.

Zhang Jingwei raised his head slightly, looked at Mu Tou with a cold gaze, and said calmly, "If you have something to say, just say it."

Mu Tou rubbed his hands nervously, then stammered, "Master...Master, I...I'm not lazy!"

Zhang Jingwei raised his eyebrows upon hearing this, a barely perceptible smile playing on the corner of his mouth. He responded, "I didn't say you were lazy. Look how nervous you are."

Hearing this, Mu Tou took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and then continued, "I've been too tired and sleepy lately, so I accidentally overslept."

Zhang Jingwei nodded, showing his understanding, and then said comfortingly: "Then take a good rest. Why are you rushing here in such a hurry?"

At this moment, Mu Tou seemed to have remembered something important and quickly added, "Master, I asked Jiacun to help with the embroidery work needed for the wedding, but until now, they have refused to accept a penny."

Zhang Jingwei nodded thoughtfully after hearing this and replied, "That's fine. After the New Year, our army will go to the water defense camp to start construction. We will definitely not treat them unfairly then."

Mu Tou heaved a sigh of relief after hearing this, but then he asked cautiously, "Master, you approved so much money for me all at once. Aren't you afraid that I might secretly embezzle some of it?"

Zhang Jingwei was stunned at first, then he burst into laughter, slamming the table and saying, "Haha, be greedy if you want. But I have to remind you, if you really do embezzle money, at least buy yourself a couple of decent clothes. Look at this tattered cotton-padded jacket of yours... there's even a patch sewn on with one of my foot wipes!"

When Mu Tou heard this, his face flushed immediately, and he quickly waved his hands to explain: "I...I'm really not greedy!"

Zhang Jingwei smacked his lips, looking at the dull-witted fellow in front of him with a look of disappointment. He sighed helplessly, "Tsk, tsk, tsk, look at your stupid head... Was I talking about whether you've committed corruption? I was clearly talking about this tattered piece of clothing you're wearing! Clothes! Ahem... I really don't know how Jiuer could have fallen for a fool like you!"

After hearing this, the man called Wood lowered his head and replied timidly, "Young Master is absolutely right. It's all my fault. I also know that I am not worthy of Miss Jiu'er. The fact that she likes me means that I am indeed marrying above her level."

Seeing this, Zhang Jingwei sighed again, "Oh! You... well, I'm in a good mood today and I'm too lazy to scold you. It just so happens that I made a dress when I was free at home a few days ago. You can take it home and try it on later. Oh, and remember to bring your girlfriend back for hot pot tonight."

Mu Tou was overjoyed when he heard this. He quickly bowed and replied, "Thank you very much, Master. I'll...get busy now!"

The bond between Zhang Jingwei and Mu Tou was far stronger than that of the others in the courtyard. Initially, they were merely guards, but after several life-or-death battles, Zhang Jingwei had suspected that Mu Tou, like Wang Ergou, had been assigned to his side by Huangfu Changshui. However, Zhang Jingwei quickly dismissed this concern. It was clear that Mu Tou's intelligence was too high for such a role.

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At Sun Yaolang's home.

Jiuer looked at the light yet unusually warm cotton-padded jacket in her hand in amazement, and couldn't help but sigh: "This cotton-padded jacket is so light, yet it feels so warm when worn. How on earth is it made?"

Mu Tou, standing by, scratched his head and replied with a simple smile, "Sixth Master said that this cotton-padded jacket is stuffed with goose feathers! Our stewed goose in the restaurant sells especially well in winter, so the young master collected these goose feathers and made them into this coat."

After hearing this, Jiu'er's eyes flashed with admiration, and she exclaimed, "Your young master is really amazing. He seems to be able to come up with all kinds of strange and bizarre things. Look, isn't the hot pot that's been popular in major restaurants in the city recently also his idea?"

Mu Tou nodded repeatedly, a proud smile on his face, and continued, "Yes, yes, the young master is very smart! Besides, the young master just asked us to go back home tonight to eat hot pot together!"

Jiu'er was immediately excited when she heard this. She patted Mu's shoulder with a smile and said jokingly, "Wow, I didn't expect that a blockhead like you would have such good fortune! I can also share in your good fortune!"

At this moment, Mu Tou suddenly became a little embarrassed and said hesitantly: "Jiu'er, actually...actually, I have always wanted to ask you a question."

Jiu'er raised her eyebrows, put her hands on her hips, and replied unhappily, "Humph, what do you want to ask? If you dare to ask about my height, I'll fight you to death!"

Mu Tou quickly waved his hands and shook his head, explaining anxiously, "No, no, no, that's not it... I just want to ask, why are you with me? What are you trying to achieve?"

Upon hearing this, Jiuer stamped her feet in anger and cursed angrily: "Bah! You idiot, what can I want from you? Do I want you to be so poor? Or do I want you to look so stupid all day long? It must be that Zhang Jingwei gossiping behind my back again. He just relies on his little money. What's so great about that? No, I have to go find him and have a fight with him!" As she said that, she made a move to rush out.

Mu Tou's face flushed red as he stammered, "No...it's not like that. Oh, my, I'm so dumb with my words that I don't know how to express myself. The young master's original words were, 'What exactly do you like about me?' I always feel like I'm marrying above my station." After saying that, Mu Tou scratched his head in embarrassment.

After hearing this, Jiuer raised her eyebrows and said coquettishly, "What's the point of being above your station? You are a patient, and I am a doctor. We are a perfect match! A match made in heaven!" As she said that, she rolled her eyes at Mu Tou.

Mu Tou recalled what Sun Yaolang had said to him that night, and he couldn't help but sigh, "Those words Sun Yaolang said to me that night are still fresh in my memory."

Seeing Mu Tou like this, Jiu'er couldn't help but wonder, and asked quickly, "My mother...what did she say to you? Why do you still worry about it?"

Mu Tou hesitated for a moment, then slowly said, "Actually, I think what Sun Yaolang said makes a lot of sense. Why don't we discuss the marriage later?"

Jiuer was furious when she heard this, stamping her feet and demanding, "Well, what did my mother tell you? If you don't explain it clearly today, don't even think about leaving this door!"

Mu Tou looked embarrassed and answered hesitantly, "I...I really can't say it!"

Just as the two were at a stalemate, there was a loud bang, and the door was suddenly kicked open. Zhang Jingwei and Huangfu Ling stood at the door with menacing expressions.

Zhang Jingwei's eyes widened and he yelled at the top of his lungs, "So what the hell did she say? You're driving me crazy!"