Aunt Zhao showed off her temper and acted coquettishly. Jiang Zhe naturally couldn't resist. He took care of her in the inner courtyard all night. When he left the next day, he asked the housekeeper to send a bunch of supplements. He also specially ordered the kitchen to turn on a small stove for Aunt Zhao.
Whatever she wants to eat, come to her.
A discerning person could tell at a glance that Aunt Zhao was back in favor again.
There were a lot of precious medicinal materials such as ginseng, deer antler, etc. piled up in the inner courtyard. Jiang Zhe also asked the housekeeper to send a piece of fox skin, and specially asked Aunt Zhao to make a cloak to avoid catching cold in the wind when going out.
Grandma led the little maids to put things away into the storage. Her old face smiled like a flower. She turned to Aunt Zhao who was lying on the bed and drinking porridge and said.
"Old slave, just say that our general still has you in his heart. Who is that little bitch? There is no way he can compare with you."
It's just that he has the advantage of being young, but women don't rely on their skin to win favors. Their masters have scheming intentions and means, and Sannu is still too young.
Aunt Zhao curled her lips and smiled, her eyes full of pride.
The kitchen brought a bowl of mutton soup in the morning. The porridge was delicious. Aunt Zhao drank it slowly, feeling warm in her stomach.
She has been with Jiang Zhe for more than ten years, so she naturally knows how to handle him. She was just confused by Sannu before. In the coming days, she will show Sannu who is the mistress of the general's mansion.
At Huquan Temple, Jiang Ru looked at the porridge in the bowl in front of her, her eyes full of anger.
"Crack!"
"I want to eat meat!"
The porridge in that bowl was so clear that one could count how many grains of rice there were. Jiang Ru had been eating the clear soup for half a month and couldn't bear it anymore.
The sound of smashing bowls was heard, and the door was pushed open from the outside. Xiao Tao came in with a sullen face. She was wearing Jiang Ru's brocade clothes. The originally gorgeous and exquisite clothes on her body made her face even more ferocious and terrifying.
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When she saw Jiang Ru getting angry, she shrank first. The fear in her bones could not deceive anyone, but soon those fears turned into disgust, and she kicked the bowl with her toes.
"The temple is a place for monks to practice. If you want to eat meat, I'm afraid the Buddha will blame you. Besides, the general is here to ask you to recite sutras and repent. It is also a kind of practice not to attach importance to food and appetite."
Xiao Tao said it with great justice, but the gloating in her eyes could not deceive anyone. In fact, the vegetarian food at Huquan Temple was quite acceptable. She only had hatred for Jiang Ru, so naturally she would take this opportunity to abuse her.
"If there's no meat, why don't you serve me a bowl of porridge? These few grains of rice will make me starve to death!"
Jiang Ru stood up and walked up to her and slapped her. Xiao Tao didn't avoid it and was slapped on half of her face, which caused burning pain.
Her eyes burned with fire and she stared at Jiang Ru fiercely.
Jiang Ru sneered and grabbed her collar with her fingers.
"Why, you can't stand the fact that I want to disobey my master? Do you think you can climb on top of me when I'm in trouble? Bitch, even if I have nothing, it's easy to crush a little maid to death!"
Her fingers left her collar and landed on her face. New pink sprouts sprouted from the burn scars, and when she was poked by her fingertips, she felt tearing pain. Xiao Tao took a step back to avoid it, her momentum obviously weakened.
"I dare not..."
"Hmph! If you have some sense, serve me well. You will have a good life when I go out, otherwise..."
There was a murderous intent in Jiang Ru's eyes, and Xiao Tao trembled in fright. She was too naive. Even in this temple, she was no match for Jiang Ru.
"Yes, I will serve you well."
"Well, let's go get the porridge."
Jiang Ru let her go after a few beatings. She had no one available now, so even if she knew Xiao Tao had other intentions, she still had to keep her.
Xiao Taoxin reluctantly left, and Jiang Ru lay on the bed and squinted her eyes.
There is not much incense in Huquan Temple, but there are still people offering incense every day. There are voices outside, and the voices are getting closer and closer to her wing.
"Dong dong."
There was a sudden knock on the window, and Jiang Ru was startled. She looked up and saw a person coming in from the window.
The smell of blood on that man's body was carried by the wind outside and blew directly into her nostrils.
Jiang Ru's body froze, and when she was about to open her mouth, someone covered her mouth.
"Stop talking and find a place for me to hide."
The man's voice was very familiar, and Jiang Ru couldn't place it for a moment. Only when she saw the half-mask on his face did Jiang Ru remember who this man was.
She nodded slightly, and the man slowly released his hand.
"Is it you?"
The two spoke at the same time, and when they saw that the woman in the room was Jiang Ru, the man's tense body obviously relaxed.
"I saved you last time, it's your turn to return the favor this time."
His shoulder was still bleeding, and the wound couldn't be seen because of the black clothes he wore, but Jiang Ru was close and could smell the blood on his body.
She frowned, and before she could agree, Tuoba Mingge lifted the quilt and got in. His body pressed tightly against hers, and Jiang Ru suddenly grabbed the corner of the quilt.
"Get out!" she shouted.
However, the man took the opportunity to hold her waist with a smile in his tone.
"The pursuers are coming soon. If they find out, neither you nor I will be left behind."
He vowed to drag her down.
Jiang Ru was so angry that she gritted her teeth, but thinking about the injuries on his body and the unknown pursuers outside, she could only suppress her anger.
Xiaotao walked in with the porridge, and saw some doubts in her eyes when she saw the window was open.
"My wife is weak, so it's better not to blow dry."
She stepped forward and closed the window. The smell of blood in the room had dissipated, and Jiang Ru coughed twice.
"Is there anyone coming outside?"
Since this man could break into the backyard, the pursuers could naturally come after him.
Xiao Tao thought for a moment and shook her head, "I didn't pay attention..."
Jiang Ru's face sank. This man dared to lie to her. However, before she could express her anger, the abbot knocked on the door with a few men and came in. He was pressed down. Those men had fierce faces and they were not good people at first glance.
"Who let you break in? My wife has a distinguished status. Are you not afraid of being blamed by my master?"
Xiao Tao blocked Jiang Ru in front of the bed. The abbot said apologetically, "Amitabha", and then spoke.
"Excuse me, I would like to ask Madam Jiang if she has ever seen an injured man?"
"Abbott, what do you mean, slandering that there is a man in my room?"
Jiang Ru looked cold and struck preemptively. Although she was expelled from the Jiang family, she was a noble girl after all. Her reputation was the most important thing and the abbot could not insult her.
"That's not what I meant. These donors are looking for someone. If Mrs. Jiang sees her, please tell her..."
"This old bald donkey is right. Have you ever seen a man who was injured even though he was wearing a mask?"
"No, I've been staying in the wing the whole time and haven't even left the door. How could I see my husband? Are you trying to deliberately slander my reputation?"
Jiang Ru was very calm, but her hands were shaking under the quilt. Tuoba Mingge pressed his body against hers, with a smile flashing in his eyes.
