On the way back to the inner city, Zhao Jiaqi kept shaking her head, "Fortunately, I transmigrated to Yun Country. If I had transmigrated to this fierce Zongsheng Country, I suspect I wouldn't have been able to withstand a beating!"
Recalling the women who fought, their fists were as hard as stones, and being hit would have surely hurt. Just thinking about it made Zhao Jiaqi's body ache!
Fan Zehao chuckled and pinched her cheek, "Look at you, you're so scared. Do you need to fight? What are you going to do with me then!"
As he spoke, he swung his arm and proudly lifted his chin towards her, "Haven't you forgotten? In the village, I was also a renowned figure. The ability to kill a dog with one punch is still unmatched by anyone!"
If anyone dared to come, he would take them down one by one. Even if he couldn't kill them, he could at least knock the wind out of them!
Hearing him say that, Zhao Jiaqi remembered. This man used to be a simpleton, a foolish fellow. When did he stop being so silly?
Zhao Jiaqi tugged at his sleeve and asked, "I remember you used to like to grow a beard. Why did you suddenly shave it off that day?"
When this past event was mentioned, Fan Zehao showed a rare hint of shyness, but he wasn't embarrassed. He said, "It's all because you said Murong Sheng was handsome when you met him. I was annoyed when I heard it, so I shaved it off. You really are a woman who judges by looks. Only after I shaved my beard and looked more masculine than Murong Sheng did you agree to be with me!" He ended with a hint of dissatisfaction.
Huh?
She wasn't that shallow. Besides, what was so good about Murong Sheng? He was just a bit fair-skinned, thin, and had a scholarly air!
If you were to evaluate him overall, he was a weakling who couldn't even lift a chicken!
Her own husband, although not handsome, was strong, had a wheat-colored complexion, a muscular body, eight-pack abs, and an aura of masculinity. He was a quiet man!
Did she dislike such a man, only to like some effeminate man with no backbone?
Her brain wasn't broken!
Well, asking this one question was enough. He was jealous and now ignoring her!
Men, hmph...
On the return journey, they weren't in such a hurry. They strolled along, admiring the scenery. As for what scenery, Fan Zehao didn't understand!
In the middle of winter, the trees outside were bare, and snow covered everything. A vast expanse of white. What was there to see!
He was helpless and speechless. With this much time, it would be better to do something meaningful, like exercise. After all, exercise could warm the body, increase the heart rate, and even enhance their relationship. Wasn't that wonderful?
Fan Zehao: "Wife, if we calculate the days since we left, the greenhouses at the manor should have been completed long ago. Perhaps by the time we get back, the vegetables will be ready. Aren't you going to go back and check on things? Fang Mingjiang and Song Fei have some skills, but when it comes to farming..."
It would be a good job if they could distinguish leek seedlings from weeds. If you expected them to farm, by the time they finished, there would be no vegetables left in the fields, only weeds!
Zhao Jiaqi wasn't worried about this at all. She patted his shoulder, "Fang Mingjiang and Song Fei aren't fools. If they can't farm, they'll find people who can. Besides, do you think those hundreds of acres of greenhouses can be managed by the two of them?"
Even if they took turns hoeing from dawn till dusk, it would take at least a month to finish!
Did he really think these two were idiots!
Even if he was looking for an excuse to go home, he wouldn't come up with such an unreliable and rotten excuse!
She could understand his eagerness to go home!
It was just that she regretted not bringing back any special products from Zongsheng Country this time!
"Let's speed up the journey and try to get home as soon as possible!"
When Mother Yaksha gave the order, Fan Zehao was extremely happy, but he didn't dare to accept it directly, for fear that his wife had dug a pit for him!
He tested the waters, "We haven't received any news from home, so everything should be normal. Since we're here this time, why don't we take our time and see if there's anything you like and buy some to take back!"
Zhao Jiaqi looked at him. Even flattery couldn't be as smooth as his words. It was clearly a hypocritical attempt!
Pretentious!
"Alright, since you're not in a hurry, why don't we let those soldiers go ahead, and we can leisurely make our way back. It's still more than a month before the New Year anyway!"
His face instantly stiffened. He had just said that casually, but his wife had seen through it and seized the opportunity.
From her words, it seemed she intended to get home before the New Year!
He forced a stiff smile and said sheepishly, "Wife, if those soldiers leave early, our safety won't be guaranteed. How about this, we stop in the next town for a good two days of fun before we continue our journey home?"
Zhao Jiaqi snorted through her nostrils. Little one, I can't deal with you!
"Fine, we'll have fun for two days!"
This time, his face finally returned to normal, no longer tense and nervous.
Having received his wife's consent, he turned and called Fan Xudong, instructing him to speed up the pace.
Before dark, their imperial carriage arrived at the city gate. Fan Zehao and Zhao Jiaqi disguised themselves and entered the city with Gao Wenbin, Fan Xudong, Bai Lu, and Su Ya.
Yangcheng!
Brightly lit, crowded!
The roadside stalls and shops on both sides of the road were still open for business, and there were quite a lot of shoppers. Such a lively place at night was truly rare!
Especially after the earthquake!
"Wife, shall we fill our stomachs first before going shopping!"
He was hungry and could barely walk past the food stalls. The aroma of the snacks wafted into his nose, making him salivate!
"Madam, your servant thinks those roadside snacks look delicious. Why don't we eat as we walk!" Su Ya was a little tempted and suggested to Zhao Jiaqi.
Humans are iron, rice is steel. If you don't eat for a day, you'll be hungry.
If you're not enthusiastic about eating, there's something wrong with your thinking!
She decided to eat first!
"Then we'll eat and shop!"
There were too many food vendors, so they decided to buy their own. However, Zhao Jiaqi's money was still paid by Fan Zehao!
She took a bite, savored the fresh taste, and then gave the rest to the man beside her. Fan Zehao was also a good eater and accepted anything offered, which made others envious!
Passing by a seed shop, she, who loved farming, would always go in and browse in every town!
The shopkeeper's eyes were like X-ray machines. Seeing that they were well-dressed, he assumed they were scholars. When they entered the seed shop, he thought they were here to buy some precious exotic flowers and plants.
"What seeds do you need, esteemed customers? We have many precious flower seeds here that you can't find anywhere else. To be honest, these seeds are imported. In Yangcheng, they are absolutely unique!"
The shopkeeper's sales pitch was so elaborate that Zhao Jiaqi was quite tempted.
"How can I know that the seeds you mentioned are precious exotic flowers and plants? What if they are just ordinary seeds? If I plant them and they turn out to be something else, then I'll have to wait until next year!"
As Zhao Jiaqi finished speaking, Bai Lu translated for the shopkeeper.