The Slender Waist-Chapter 265 - 185: The Adulterous Husband’s Tea Ceremony_2

Chapter 265: Chapter 185: The Adulterous Husband’s Tea Ceremony_2

"It’s a shared idea between Uncle Wentian and me, and it’s also the idea of the sages in the books."

"Books?"

Pei Jue rarely asked about anything.

Feng Yun smiled and said, "They were left by my mother. The general must have seen them in my room, hundreds of production techniques, and various tool processes, encompassing everything..."

That addressed all his questions at once.

It also explained the extraordinary things she had done since she joined the camp.

Pei Jue didn’t speak, just focused on her with a complex look in his eyes.

Feng Yun continued, "General, rest assured, I guarantee that I will complete the task on time and with quality, and besides..."

Her eyes flickered slightly, her voice coated with a playful laziness, "You wouldn’t be at ease with outsiders repairing the negotiation hall, would you?"

Building houses held its own scholarship, often with hidden intricacies.

Of course, the Peace Negotiation Hall had to be managed by one’s own people to be assured.

Fearing his refusal, Feng Yun added yet another heavy hammer.

"Unless the general still doesn’t trust me, suspecting I have illicit dealings with Qi Country?"

Pei Jue’s face darkened, his gaze landing on her pale cheeks.

"Is your health much better?"

Feng Yun hadn’t expected him to ask this, she paused and then replied with a faint smile.

"Do I look unwell to the general?"

Then, casting her eyes down silently, "it’s just my monthly bleeding, everything else is fine."

Pei Jue, looking into her bright, moist eyes, felt a tightness in his lower abdomen. He reached out, pulled her close, kissed her cheek, held her tightly, entwined like vines, and asked in a husky voice:

"Is ten days enough time?"

The charter Feng Yun wrote mentioned a fifteen-day construction period, which was the shortest duration she had planned for. Yet, Pei Jue was more ruthless than her, directly slashing the timeline to ten days.

"It’s a bit tight," Feng Yun said, feeling somewhat weak in his arms, her fingers reaching for his broad shoulders, gradually wrapping around his neck, "But with the timber and brick structure, as long as the general provides me with enough manpower and materials, we could try... Hmm."

She moaned as she said the last part.

Pei Jue’s hand covered her wide garment, kneading and caressing, making her shiver involuntarily, unable to control her voice.

Before her cry ended, a faint noise came from beside her ear.

Their intimacy was interrupted abruptly by the sound, their bodies tensing up.

Was there someone in the room?

Following the noise, they saw behind the curtain, the head of a little snapping turtle with puzzled yet defensive eyes, fixedly staring at Pei Jue.

It was very afraid of Pei Jue.

When he had entered the room, the little snapping turtle had hidden itself.

But when it heard Feng Yun’s cry, no matter how scared it was, it had to come out to protect its sister.

Feng Yun saw the little snapping turtle eyeing Pei Jue like a thief ready to pounce and couldn’t help laughing silently into Pei Jue’s shoulder.

"The snapping turtle doesn’t allow the general to do bad things."

Pei Jue’s brows knitted slightly. He reached for a piece of pine nut candy from the table and threw it to the turtle.

The snapping turtle didn’t move an inch.

Feng Yun got up from his embrace and said to the snapping turtle, "Don’t be afraid, sweetie. That’s your sister’s rogue. He won’t hurt me."

Pei Jue: ...

Watching her say those frivolous words with eyes full of desire and laughter, Pei Jue emotionlessly let go of her.

Feng Yun turned back, "Did I spoil the general’s fun?"

Pei Jue: "There was no fun."

Although they had been entangled for so long, both openly and secretly, Feng Yun didn’t really understand this man. Of course, that wasn’t important.

Pei Jue was a man used to dominating, whether in bed or in life, facing her, a nonconforming maverick out of his control, he was bound to have more thoughts.

Feng Yun’s eyebrows gently raised, she leaned closer to his firm chest. Her cold-sensitive nature instinctively made her seek warmth from him.

However, Pei Jue, having been interrupted, seemed to really lose interest. He hugged her back and patted her, signaling her to sit properly and calmly said:

"In the coming days, Xinzhou City will not be peaceful. All sorts of demons and monsters will emerge. You should take more people with you when you go out."

Then she glances at the young auk, "Take this dog with you too."

Feng Yun:...

Young auk:...

At most you can say it’s a cat, how can you call it a dog?

Feng Yun felt this was retaliation for her calling him "Pei Gou", but she didn’t defend the young auk or herself.

Under normal circumstances, Pei Jue wouldn’t need to remind her specifically; it would suffice to order Ye Chuang.

His serious manner was because he was afraid she would send Ye Chuang away and act on her own.

In fact, Feng Yun knew Pei Jue didn’t want her to get involved, which is why he was so keen on sending her back to Andu.

But she insisted, and he didn’t stop her.

For that alone, Feng Yun thought Pei Gou deserved a chicken leg.

"I’ve boiled soy sauce chicken as per my recipe, General, would you like to try some later?"

Feng Yun knew when to appreciate favors and understand the times.

Pei Jue cooperated as well, humming a shallow acknowledgment.

Feng Yun glanced at the just-boiled water, picked it up and poured a large cup for Pei Jue, watching him sitting upright, not touching her with even a fingertip, and her mood became somewhat subtle.

"After dining with the General in the afternoon, I will head to Mingquan Town with Uncle Wentian and a few craftsmen to survey the area on-site. We aim to finish the measurements today and prepare the construction blueprints for the General’s review, so you can report to the Empress Dowager."

Such a significant matter, of course, Pei Jue would have to report.

But when she mentioned Li Sangruo, her eyes drifted slightly, deliberately sounding sour.

Pei Jue remained silent.

He didn’t have to report to anyone, but Feng Yun wanted to consider his position, so he let her be.

Feng Yun got no response, so she looked at his tall figure and half-jokingly, half-seriously said, "I hear that the Empress Dowager will come to Xinzhou for this peace talk. I will be very careful with my words and actions, so as not to make things difficult for the General."

Pei Jue’s lips moved slightly, as he was about to say something, the soy sauce chicken arrived, carried by two maids. They placed the food on the table next to them.

Watching the curling steam rise, Pei Jue suddenly turned around.

"For the Peace Negotiation Hall, we still need Xiao Cheng’s approval."

Of course, a negotiation like this must follow the wishes of both sides.

Feng Yun smiled slightly, "He will agree to my terms."

Pei Jue’s eyes darkened as he glanced at her, ultimately not asking why she was so certain.

"Let’s eat."

Feng Yun sat opposite Pei Jue for the meal. After a moment of silence, she sighed and took the initiative to explain. "Qi Country, with its internal and external troubles and empty treasury, is at this moment like ants on a hot pan, in dire need of peace to maintain stability and develop internally. Where do they have the strength to be choosy? Rest assured, when you get to the negotiating table, General, you can open your mouth wide and ask for more benefits. However, there’s one thing..."

Pei Jue: "What is it?"

Feng Yun smiled slightly.

"There’s a difference between seeking benefits for the Imperial Court and seeking them for oneself."

Pei Jue turned his face slightly, looking at her eyes full of smiles, and hummed softly.

Feng Yun was very pleased with his reaction because she deliberately set him against Li Sangruo...

And Pei Jue had accepted the hint.

For this, she felt delightfully satisfied; not only did she serve Pei Jue his food, but when she got up after eating, she also approached and hugged him, gently kissing his cold, aloof face.

"I’m off to serve the lord."

Cong Wentian was waiting, so she kissed him and left.

Pei Jue stopped eating, watching her figure disappear before he picked up his bowl and finished the remaining food like a whirlwind.

If a careful person were to notice, they would see that the General ate much more gracefully when his wife was around, and at least twice as fast when she left.

Jiu You stood outside the door, waiting for the General to come out. He exchanged a glance with Zuo Zhong and silently followed behind. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

"Why didn’t the General tell the lady?"

Jiu You, more lively than Zuo Zhong, couldn’t hold back his words.

Pei Jue looked back at him, "What’s that?"

Jiu You said, "The General has suffered so much, yet the lady knows nothing..."