in2ebook Chapter 130 Having her in this life is enough
Chapter 130 Having her in this life is enough
Upon confirming that Jiao Jiao had indeed used her own sword to cut bamboo shoots, Zhao Yunzheng was stunned, feeling both amused and exasperated.
His sword is one of a kind in the world. Any sword lover who sees Jiao Jiao using this sword like this would probably scream on the spot.
Just as she was feeling both amused and exasperated, she saw Xu Jiaojiao, who was under the eaves, finish peeling a bamboo shoot and turn to look at her.
Seeing that he was awake, Xu Jiaojiao's eyes lit up, and she immediately beamed with joy: "Your Highness!"
"Yes, I'm here..."
Zhao Yunzheng's heart skipped a beat. He forgot all about the peerless sword. All that remained in his eyes, his heart, and the world was Xu Jiaojiao's smile.
Xu Jiaojiao picked up a clean and chopped bamboo tube from beside the medicine stove, poured in a tube of rabbit soup made with autumn bamboo shoots, and then ran into the house with a "thump thump thump".
Seeing her running so fast, Zhao Yunzheng quickly got up to meet her, fearing that she might fall or get burned by the scalding hot bamboo shoot and rabbit soup in her hands.
Looking at her graceful figure, Zhao Yunzheng was momentarily dazed.
If Jiaojiao hadn't told him, he would never have known that Jiaojiao was pregnant with his child.
Xu Jiaojiao handed the bamboo tube to Zhao Yunzheng: "Your Highness, are you hungry? This is autumn bamboo shoot and rabbit soup! Please eat it while it's hot!"
Even through the bamboo tube, Zhao Yunzheng could still feel the scalding heat of the bamboo shoot and rabbit soup, just like the ginger soup from the day before, which burned right into his heart.
He gently blew on the steam and took a small sip.
The warm broth swirled in my mouth, traveled down my esophagus, and warmed me all the way to my stomach. It was very comforting, and even though the flavor was mild, my mouth was still full of bamboo shoot aroma.
Zhao Yunzheng nodded slightly: "It tastes good."
Receiving the praise made Xu Jiaojiao even happier, her beautiful fox-like eyes curving slightly, captivating and alluring.
As she watched Zhao Yunzheng finish all the soup without eating a single bite of bamboo shoots or rabbit meat, Xu Jiaojiao's delicate brows furrowed slightly: "Why is Your Highness only drinking soup and not eating meat?"
Zhao Yunzheng choked up, and after a brief silence, he handed the bamboo tube to Xu Jiaojiao: "The Rejuvenating Pill has a strong smell, and my mouth feels bitter. Rather than eating meat, I would like to drink more of this sweet bamboo shoot soup. Jiaojiao, would you mind pour me some more soup?"
Xu Jiaojiao took the bamboo tube: "Your Highness can drink as much as you want, and that pot of bamboo shoot and rabbit soup is all yours!"
Carrying the bamboo tube outside, Xu Jiaojiao poured soup thoughtfully.
No way...
This bamboo tube soup is quite substantial. Even if Prince Chen's breath tastes of medicine, the taste should dissipate long ago after drinking this bamboo tube soup.
Besides, Prince Chen stayed up all night; she didn't believe he wasn't hungry!
Did he think the bamboo shoot and rabbit soup was not tasty?
Thinking about it this way, Xu Jiaojiao felt that this was the only possible reason.
She was so busy peeling bamboo shoots that she didn't get to try the soup, so she doesn't know if it's good or not.
With that in mind, Xu Jiaojiao decided to give it a try.
Just as she was about to taste it, Xu Jiaojiao froze in shock.
In a flash, she suddenly realized why Prince Chen only drank soup.
There are no chopsticks!
How can you eat meat without chopsticks!
Does the dignified Prince Chen have to grab it with his bare hands?
Xu Jiaojiao laughed at her own speechlessness.
She ran back into the house with the bamboo tube in her hand, handed it to Prince Chen, and then ran out again: "Your Highness, please drink your soup first. I'll carve out a pair of chopsticks for you so you can eat the meat!"
Zhao Yunzheng, holding the bamboo tube: "?"
Seeing Xu Jiaojiao sit under the eaves again and pick up his sword to chop and hack at the bamboo, Zhao Yunzheng was both amused and exasperated.
Why can't it be used?
It's quite a good use of the sword that Jiao Jiao can use it as chopsticks!
A moment later, Xu Jiaojiao came in with a pair of clean bamboo chopsticks.
The chopsticks were ugly and had some splinters, but Zhao Yunzheng cherished them dearly.
Even the bamboo shoot and rabbit soup he had without salt was considered incredibly precious by him, a delicacy unlike any other in the world.
As he ate rabbit meat and bamboo shoots, Zhao Yunzheng felt his empty heart being filled little by little.
Actually, he never asked for much...
He only hoped that his father and mother could reconcile and be as loving as they were when he was a child.
For many years, he had never experienced his mother's love or his father's care. He and Jia Rong were like two abandoned children, growing up alone in the cold palace.
Because he had never been properly loved, Zhao Yunzheng once thought he would never understand what love was, but now, looking at Xu Jiaojiao, he seems to understand what love is.
To love someone is to be tolerant, to give, to care, to share; to overcome all difficulties to give her the best; to be willing to face any danger with her; and to have the unwavering belief in your heart that having her in this life is enough…
He wasn't good at loving someone, but with Jiaojiao, he was willing to learn.
Yingyi returned just after finishing a bowl of bamboo shoot and rabbit soup.
Seeing that his master had woken up, Yingyi breathed a sigh of relief: "Master, all the things you asked me to do have been done."
Zhao Yunzheng put down the bamboo tube in his hand: "Very good, what's the situation at the main camp now?"
Shadow One: "As you predicted, Prince Jin colluded with the Annam Protectorate by taking advantage of Su He's murder. The Annam army, led by Su Yu, has already set off from the southern border. Prince Jin opened three city gates for them, and now the Annam army has reached the heart of Sichuan."
"Shu..." Zhao Yunzheng twirled his fingertips, "very fast..."
He raised his eyelids and continued to ask, "Does Father know about this?"
Yingyi nodded slightly: "I know, but the Annamite army marched north under the pretext of rescuing the emperor. The emperor wanted to send someone to stop them, but he had no legitimate reason to do so. More importantly, the emperor had no one else at his disposal. Apart from you, no one could stand against the Annamite army."
Zhao Yunzheng gave a self-deprecating sneer.
His Zhenbei Army was indeed formidable, but his father was not entirely without options. His father merely wanted to see him fight the Su family father and son, and then reap the benefits. He would not use his last trump card unless absolutely necessary.
But it doesn't matter. Since his father wants to use him to counterbalance the Su family, he will use his father to strengthen his own power.
Zhao Yunzheng's gaze was sharp, his presence imposing even without anger: "Continue to scout. Once the Annamese army has passed through northern Sichuan, we will gather our troops and return to camp."
Yingyi knew that his master was taking this opportunity to reap the rewards.
Seeing his master so confident, he couldn't help but feel excited as well.
Whether the master can break free from the checks and balances between the emperor and the Su family depends on this one move!
Yingyi cupped his hands in a respectful gesture: "Yes, sir!"
Watching Yingyi's departing figure, Zhao Yunzheng picked up the bamboo tube beside him, his gaze instantly changing from serious to gentle: "Jiaojiao, haven't you eaten yet?"
Xu Jiaojiao was still immersed in the conversation between Prince Chen and Yingyi, and had not come back to her senses.
Was Su He also killed?
She remembered that Su He had brought several guards to the hunting grounds, and those guards had chased after her. With so many people protecting her, how could Su He still be killed?
Could it be that General Tu accidentally killed Su He while helping her fend off the guards?
Oh no, will this implicate General Tu?