Liu Si is a very virtuous wife. Chen Mu has rarely gone shopping for clothes. He made all the clothes on her body with his stitches.
However, Chen Mu was still a little puzzled by the fact that he was still embroidering such a belt in the middle of the night today.
Immediately, he stepped forward, took Liu Si in his arms, and joked with a smile: "Why are you doing this embroidery if you don't sleep in the middle of the night? Women are different from men. If you stay up too late, you will age quickly. Don't blame me for finding it for you when the time comes.
My sister is back."
Liu Si stared at Chen Mu while sewing: "Then I will find you a brother."
As soon as these words came out, Chen Mu suddenly didn't know what to say.
But soon, the white brocade belt on Liu Si's hand was completely embroidered. She took a long breath, and then urged Chen Mu to stand up quickly.
"Is it appropriate?"
Chen Mu took off the previous belt and then put on this one again. After living for so many years, how could Liu Si not know her waist size.
However, taking advantage of the candlelight on the side, Chen Mu discovered that there were many patterns embroidered on the belt, which looked like a giant snake.
Liu Si's embroidery work is very exquisite. The giant snake is completely black with clear scales. The snake's head is in front of the waist, and its mouth is wide open, as if it wants to swallow everything.
Seeing Liu Siyingying smiling, Chen Mu asked puzzledly: "Why is there such a black snake tattooed on my wife?"
Liu Si put his arm around Chen Mu's waist, put his face to his chest, and said in a melancholy tone: "There are frequent wars in Monan, and I, a woman, can't help you much... Do you know the origin of this black snake?"
Chen Mu shook his head.
"This is the mountain god of our village. I heard from the old man that she is a demon who has cultivated divinity. Our village has always enshrined her. I was afraid that something would happen to you, so I embroidered a pattern of the mountain god. This way, I can save your life."
If you tie them up, nothing will happen."
How could a person's life and death be tied by a belt, but thinking about Liu Si embroidering until late at night, praying for her own blessings, her nose felt sore, and her eyes couldn't help but turn red.
"How long will it take for you to come back this time?"
Chen Mu stroked Liu Si's head again and again, pondered for a moment and then said lightly: "I came back on the day when the snow fell heavily."
The next morning, just like before, Liu Sitian started tinkering in the kitchen before dawn.
As far as she is concerned, she has no ability. The only ability is to cook a hot meal for her husband. When her husband is troubled, she can chat with him for a few words. When he is happy, they can be happy together. This is all she can give.
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After eating, before getting up, the eldest brother Liu Jingtang and Han Xiner hurried home.
I thought something had happened again, but when I heard what my eldest brother said, I realized that they were here to see me off.
In this way, the family had a breakfast that they had not eaten together for a long time because of the expedition.
A group of Huo Quxie's soldiers had already arrived and were following Xiahou in the back mountain to carry the gunpowder and gunpowder. It was roughly estimated that there were at least a dozen boxes.
Since Chen Mu had to go to the county town to find Qi Zeguang, he went down the mountain first.
Since this time we were heading to the battlefield, few people spoke along the way, especially the solemn and melancholy look on Liu Si's face, which couldn't help but add a touch of loneliness to this trip.
When we got down from the mountain, we saw a large ship docked at the pier on the river bank, with a flag hanging on the mast and the eye-catching word "Shu" written on the flag.
And at the edge of the boat, Huo Quxie was standing there, still dressed in black with a long knife, raising his hand to signal this way.
As for Chen Mu, he wanted to go to the county town to find Qi Zeguang, so he gestured to Huo Quxie again.
"What? Huo Quxie, the current commander-in-chief of the Shu Army, is calling you to go to the front line? Old Chen, are you kidding me?"
Qi Zeguang was originally a son of an official family. Although he was just the son of a county magistrate, he often had contact with the second-generation officials from Ba County. He obviously knew more about some affairs of the current dynasty than Chen Mu.
Who is Huo Quxie?
He is a high-ranking fourth-rank military general, and his uncle is even more amazing, Long Xia Army Grand Sima Wei Qinghong, the top military general today!
Wei Qinghong had no children and almost regarded Huo Quxie as his son.
It can be said that Huo Quxiejue can be regarded as the top one among the second sons of the official family.
Chen Mu took a sip of tea: "Why am I lying to you? Huo Quxie is at Jiangbokou right now. If you don't go, I will leave."
Although I don't know how this kid got such a big deal, Qi Zeguang couldn't let go of such a good opportunity.
Not only can he go to the border to practice, but he can also interact with people of Huo Quxie's level, which will definitely be beneficial to his future martial arts career.
At this point, the two of them decided quickly. Qi Zeguang was the only one in the family. He didn't dare to tell his parents about going to Monan, so he could only choose to run away from home.
As soon as Chen Mu left, the boy packed up his things and ran out.
A baggage and a Tang Heng Dao given to him by Chen Mu. Without his young master's brocade, at first glance, he looked quite like a chivalrous man.
Before leaving, the boy hurried to the shop, said goodbye to Han Meier, and then left the city.
When he got to the riverside and saw the military flag with the word "Shu", Qi Zeguang completely believed it.
Looking at this scholar who brags and drinks with him on weekdays, I really can't understand what charm this guy has. Sometimes he is the prince of the court, and sometimes he is the commander-in-chief of the Shu army.
The more Qi Zeguang thought about it, the more he felt that giving Chen Mudo thirty taels of silver that day was the most correct thing he had done in recent years.
At this moment, all the gunpowder and gunpowder had been tied to the ship, and even Chen Mun's flintlock gun had been brought over.
Everything is ready, just waiting for the expedition.
Liu Jingtang glanced at Han Xiner and said in a serious tone: "Han Xiner, do you know that you have to protect your brother-in-law in the past?"
Han Xiner narrowed her eyes and smiled: "Don't worry, brother."
"Brother, you have to be careful when you go over there. Come back as soon as you're done. We...I'll give you the tortoise, but you must take it with you."
After saying that, he saw the elder brother taking out his turtle from his arms.
No wonder I noticed early on that my eldest brother’s breasts were bulging several times. It turns out...
"No...brother, why should I bring a turtle with me to Monan? You've been raising this turtle since it was a child, and I raised it to death. I won't be able to do anything when I come back."
"The turtle is not as important as you. I have raised this turtle for more than 20 years. It is just like those disaster-preventing jade. It can change your life. Just take it if you are told!"
Feudal society was like this, with a strong belief in ghosts and gods. Even if Chen Mu didn't believe it, his elder brother forced him to do it, so he could only take it into his arms.
When it was Liu Si's turn, she looked into his eyes. Even though Chen Mun was usually eloquent, at this moment, even though there were all kinds of emotions in his heart, he just didn't know what to say.
As for Liu Si, the same was true. Facing this man whom she loved to the core, she didn't know what to say at this moment.
At the end, the two looked at each other and smiled, melting all the worries and thoughts in their hearts into two very ordinary words.