The daily life of a cold and aloof general raising his wife

Xianglian saw clearly what Zheng Congying was thinking about Li Shu and knew that he had no intention of harming her master, so she did as he said.

While Li Shu was distracted, Xiang Lian changed her clothes.

Xianglian changed her clothes and went out to report to Zheng Congying, who then walked in from outside.

In just half a month, Li Shu's face became noticeably thinner, which made Zheng Congying feel sorry for her.

"Let the female ruler take you for a walk to relax."

"I have no interest."

Li Shu refused without even thinking.

Her answer was exactly what Zheng Congying expected. Before Li Shu could react, Zheng Congying walked up to her and picked her up.

"I have been presumptuous."

After Zheng Congying finished speaking, she carried the person and walked out.

Xianglian was dumbfounded; she never imagined that General Zheng would be so barbaric.

After feeling dizzy and lightheaded, Li Shu cried out, "Put me down!"

As Zheng Congying walked, he said, "I won't let you go! Even if you punish me today, I won't let you go!"

Seeing this, Li Shu turned to Xiang Lian behind her for help, "Xiang Lian, Xiang Lian!"

Xianglian hadn't expected Zheng Congying to do this, and she hesitated whether to stop him.

Zheng Congying said to Xianglian, who was following her, "You don't need to come with me. I will bring the Queen back safely."

Xianglian stopped after saying a few words.

Li Shu angrily reached out and punched Zheng Congying's back, but it was like a tickle to Zheng Congying.

Zheng Congying had already cleared the road, so they didn't encounter anyone.

After leaving the palace gates, Zheng Congying put Li Shu on horseback, and the two rode away from the palace.

Seeing that Zheng Congying wouldn't listen to her, Li Shu eventually got tired of arguing and stopped struggling.

After a stick of incense had burned, Zheng Congying led her to a place halfway up a mountain.

Zheng Congying dismounted from his horse and gestured for Li Shu to come down with him.

Seeing this, Li Shu got angry and turned her head away, refusing to look at him.

When Zheng Congying saw her throwing a childish tantrum at him, he smiled indulgently and reached out to help her down from the horse.

Li Shu hadn't expected him to be so bold. After she regained her footing, she shouted angrily, "Insolence!"

"I know that my actions today were somewhat presumptuous, but I had no choice," Zheng Congying honestly admitted his mistake.

Seeing his expression, Li Shu's anger subsided somewhat. She said, "I don't want to argue with you. Send him back to the palace immediately."

"I regret that I cannot comply."

Li Shu glared at him, then she was about to ride her horse. If he wouldn't leave, she would leave by herself.

Zheng Congying saw this but did not stop her. Instead, she said, "Your Majesty, do you know the way back to the palace?"

Li Shu mounted her horse and looked down at him, saying, "So what if I don't know him? I can find him myself."

Zheng Congying fell silent.

Li Shu rode away, and Zheng Congying saw that she was really gone, then whistled.

The horse returned shortly afterward.

This horse was Zheng Congying's warhorse, and it only obeyed Zheng Congying's commands.

After realizing what was happening, Li Shu angrily exclaimed, "You're playing me!"

"I'm not playing a trick on you. I just want you to see the scenery of Northern Qi."

Li Shu then noticed that from here one could see the Northern Qi imperial palace and some streets, which were bustling with activity.

"What exactly do you want to say?"

Li Shu knew that he had called her out not just to see these things.

Zheng Congying said seriously, "I want to say that if you continue to be so depressed, you should go back to Daqing as soon as possible. Our Northern Qi is not a place for you to play house."

Li Shu retorted, "I didn't."

Zheng Congying questioned, "You haven't done it? What have you been doing lately?"

Li Shu remained silent.

She has indeed been so heartbroken lately that many things have been delayed.

“I thought you were different from other women, but you have disappointed me greatly. It doesn’t matter if I am disappointed, but I don’t want innocent people in Northern Qi to lose their lives because of you.”

Li Shu quickly explained, "I won't."

Since she has decided to become the female ruler of Northern Qi, she will do it well.

Zheng Congying stared into her eyes and asked, "Are you really sure you can do it?"

Li Shu nodded firmly, "I came from Daqing. Along the way, I saw many people and witnessed many things. Whether they are the people of Daqing or the people of Northern Qi, I don't want them to be harmed. I want to protect them."

"Then please put away your sadness."

Li Shu dismounted and walked up to Zheng Congying, bowing respectfully.

"Thank you very much, General Zheng. I will always remember my place and will never do this again."

At this moment, she understood what Zheng Congying had done.

Seeing that she had come to her senses, Zheng Congying smiled and returned the greeting with clasped hands, saying, "It's good that Your Majesty doesn't blame this subject."

Li Shu shook her head, "General Zheng did very well. This time, I was indeed wrong."

Li Shu realized she was wrong.

The two stayed there for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before leaving.

Xianglian breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Li Shu return safely.

"Nvjun."

After Xianglian finished her ceremony, she found that Zheng Congying had returned alone.

Seeing that she kept looking outside, Li Shu asked, "What are you looking at?"

"Where is General Zheng?"

"When did you become so familiar with him? And did you know he took me out today?"

Xianglian quickly knelt on the ground to explain, "This servant is not familiar with General Zheng."

Li Shu sat down and said, "Alright, get up. I'm not blaming you."

She still trusted Xianglian.

Xianglian breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Lady."

Xianglian was happy to see that Li Shu seemed to be in a better mood.

"General Zheng is truly resourceful. Your Majesty, I have been quite worried about you lately."

"It's all my fault, I won't do it again."

Li Shu reflected on her recent actions and realized she deserved to be criticized.

Xianglian smiled and said, "It's good that Your Majesty has come to your understanding."

**

Daqing

Jiang Shuwan was taking a walk in the garden when she heard a maid report that Tao Ya was waiting outside.

It had been a long time since the Crown Prince's birthday, and this was Tao Ya's first visit.

"Please bring the person to the backyard."

"Yes."

Tao Ya didn't come alone this time; a little girl of about seven or eight years old was standing next to her, and the little girl looked about eight-tenths like Tao Ya.

"Greetings, Princess Yongning."

Tao Ya bowed to Jiang Shuwan, and the little girl followed suit.

"Get up quickly." Jiang Shuwan said, then turned her gaze to the little girl. "This is your daughter, right? She's so cute."

"Yes, this is my daughter, Feng Xi." Tao Ya always looks very happy when she talks about her daughter.

Jiang Shuwan was very fond of the little girl, and she smiled and said to her, "Come to your aunt."

Feng Xi subconsciously looked at her mother, Tao Ya nodded, and then the little girl walked to Jiang Shuwan's side.

Jiang Shuwan took her small hand and then looked at the snacks on the table. "Is there anything you like to eat?"

The little girl nodded.

Jiang Shuwan asked her, "Which one do you like?"

The little girl pointed to one of the plates of pastries, and Jiang Shuwan picked up a piece and handed it to her, saying, "Eat this."

The little girl reached out and took it, then said softly, "Thank you, Princess."

Jiang Shuwan affectionately patted her head, and then the little girl returned to her mother's side.