Farm Tough Girl
Chapter 618 - 618 619 Cant Keep Warm_1

Chapter 618: Chapter 619 Can’t Keep Warm_1 Chapter 618: Chapter 619 Can’t Keep Warm_1 Muniang personally cooked, preparing a table full of delicious dishes. Nangong Anan, restless and eager, clamored to also learn to be a good wife and mother and followed Muniang to the kitchen to help with cooking.

Yu Ze chatted idly with Yu Jin for a while before lowering his voice, “Jin, this time I have everything arranged. You guys stay here for a few days, and when it’s time to leave, I’ll send another team to escort you directly back to the Capital. I have made up my mind, I won’t let you go back to that place again.”

Yu Jin’s expression changed, “Brother, this is too risky. If Qilian Kingdom takes this matter as a pretext…”

“The current situation in Qilian Kingdom is tense, and several Princes are vying for the throne. Moreover, the country suffered losses in the last battle, and the army is still recovering from its grave injuries. They won’t rashly move against our dynasty. If we miss this chance, it will be harder in the future.”

The meaning behind Yu Ze’s words was clear—if they let this period pass, as soon as any Prince of Qilian Kingdom ultimately prevails, the nation will naturally stabilize. The soldiers at the border, having rested enough, will no doubt look for an excuse to invade again.

Still, Yu Jin said, “But the Emperor won’t let it go easily either. Once the person goes missing, the only thing he will think of is that Marquis Chen Mansion abducted the person. He can’t tolerate sand in his eyes and seeing you act so recklessly, joking with his realm.”

Although Yu Jin had been living sequestered in the palace of Qilian Kingdom for years, during his visit to the Daqian Dynasty, he had still inquired about many things regarding Yu Ze. Hearing that the Emperor was so wary of him, Yu Jin knew that the Brother who had sworn brotherhood with them had changed after ascending to the throne, selfishly always thinking of his own benefits. Yu Jin was indeed sent to Qilian Kingdom in place of Yu Ze, but wasn’t Yu Ze also substituting for the Crown Prince?

Initially, when three hostages were demanded, if Marquis Chen Mansion had refused, given the incompetence of the Daqian Dynasty at that time, wouldn’t the Crown Prince have been sent even though he was the Crown Prince?

Yet, now that Crown Prince has become Emperor, he completely disregards past affections and even forgot that Yu Jin suffered for him. He let Yu Jin fend for himself in Qilian Kingdom, never thinking of rescuing him. Yu Ze’s action is bound to anger the Emperor.

“You don’t need to worry about the Emperor’s side. I have my own limits. I don’t wish to live a life as an ant, easily pinched at his whim. At the beginning, no matter how much I retreated, didn’t he still press me relentlessly?” Yu Ze said coldly.

Yu Jin fell silent as well. After being restrained for so many years, freedom had always been something he dreamed of. Now that he had the chance, he naturally didn’t want to let it slip away.

Although Nangong Anan was diligent and eager to learn, she was really clumsy, so Muniang dared not let her mess around and simply let her wash the vegetables and the like.

As Nangong Anan washed the vegetables, she said cheerfully, “You may not see it now, but once I marry Yu Jin, I’ll definitely be able to do everything. I’ll even be a better wife and mother than you!”

Muniang laughed, “I’m not exactly a good wife and mother.”

“That’s true, you’re successful in both family and career! Muniang, you are truly amazing. I have never seen such a girl in Qilian Kingdom; no wonder Brother can fancy you.”

Muniang’s smile faltered before she said, “Anan, don’t always bring up your Brother in the future. My husband doesn’t like it.”

Nangong Anan blinked and burst into laughter, “Then I won’t mention him! But I do envy your relationship with your husband. I always heard that the God of War General of Daqian Dynasty was cold-hearted and indifferent, presumably caring for nothing but the battlefield. Yet now, for your sake, he nests in such a small place. Sometimes, when I see the way he looks at you, I think I’m hallucinating.”

Muniang smiled softly, “When you meet the right person, anything that should happen will get disrupted.”

Nangong Anan sighed, “I always think that no matter how indifferent Yu Jin’s nature might be, it surely can’t be colder than Yu Ze’s. A woman has managed to warm Yu Ze’s heart; then why can’t I seem to warm Yu Jin’s heart as well?”

Muniang’s movements halted, perhaps because he had already reserved the best place in his heart for someone from the past.

Looking at Nangong Anan in front of her, she suddenly felt a surge of pity. Anan knew nothing, unaware that Yu Jin might stay or leave her. She was still dreaming of a future with Yu Jin, yet she wasn’t in Yu Jin’s future.

Before Muniang could speak, Nangong Anan once again burst into joy, “But I’m not afraid! It must be just a matter of time, I will marry him someday!”

Muniang forced a smile, “Hmm.”

After working tirelessly for more than half an hour, Muniang finally prepared a large table full of dishes, which the maids helped bring in.

Muniang smiled and said, “Hurry and eat, you must have been too busy to enjoy a proper meal on your travels.”

Yu Ze saw Muniang’s hands were still wet, took a handkerchief, and carefully dried her hands, while saying to Yu Jin, “Your sister-in-law’s cooking is exceptional, better than any restaurant out there. Today, we’re really in for a treat.”

Yu Jin didn’t react much, but Nangong Anan was full of praise.

Seeing Yu Ze’s tender care for Muniang, Yu Jin felt somewhat uncomfortable, but he said nothing more and ate alone.

Since Nangong Anan’s arrival these past few days, Muniang had become busy, taking her around the city every day in search of amusing places. Having been cooped up in the palace for so long, Anan found everything fascinating once outside. Muniang felt guilty towards her and did her best to attend to her with all her heart.

After several days, they could no longer delay their departure, and Nangong Anan set off to leave with Yu Jin.

Yu Ze had a calm and unflappable demeanor as he saw them off, but the Hidden Guards he had long arranged were prepared to abduct them along the way. It was inconvenient to start anything in Qinghua City, after all, it was Yu Ze’s territory. It seemed too obvious, so it was better to wait for them to leave the city. It would be ideal at dusk, the best time for their plan.

All along the way, Nangong Anan chattered ceaselessly to Yu Jin about how fun Qinghua City was. Whether Yu Jin heard or not, he rarely responded to her.

It would be a lie to say that Nangong Anan didn’t feel disappointed, but she still smiled, “This place is so great. If we ever get the chance to come to the Daqian Dynasty again, can we visit Muniang and your brother?”

It was then that Yu Jin looked at her, his eyes carrying an expression she couldn’t decipher. The chance to return was not for them, but for him alone.

After so many years of care, Yu Jin was not heartless. This girl had given him all her innocence and beauty, yet it seemed he could give nothing in return.

Yu Jin didn’t know what to say and merely responded softly, “Hmm.”

The sky darkened slightly, and they had long left Qinghua City behind, traveling through the outskirts. The coachman was about to suggest resting for the night at a nearby town when suddenly, a dozen agile men in tight-fitting clothes leaped out of the darkness, brandishing gleaming swords, and attacked them.