"We’ve been together for so long, it’s not that fast." Seeing Nalan Yiren holding his hand lightly, Chen Mo continued his mischief.
"An-Anyway, it’s too fast. I’m not ready." Seeing that Chen Mo was about to act like last time, Nalan Yiren hurriedly said.
"Huh?"
Chen Mo deliberately showed a look of disappointment in front of her. When Nalan Yiren saw his expression, a feeling of guilt naturally arose in her heart.
Chen Mo suddenly suggested, "Then, like last time, let me just... okay? Just once."
Upon hearing this, Nalan Yiren was both shy and annoyed.
This man said the same thing last time.
And what happened in the end?
Nalan Yiren didn’t trust Chen Mo’s words.
"Really, dear Yiren, I’m begging you, I really cherish you." Chen Mo kissed her cheek.
Nalan Yiren had no idea this was Chen Mo’s trick. She couldn’t resist, and though she didn’t say it, her body’s response tacitly consented.
In truth, Nalan Yiren wasn’t wrong not to believe him.
Because this time, Chen Mo tricked her again.
She was paralyzed as if under a spell, her eyes misty with tears, a thin layer of sweat covered her nose and neck, glistening cutely in the sunlight.
Chen Mo pushed her down onto the grass, misbehaving while kissing her lips.
Before long, Nalan Yiren was in a situation very similar to last time.
Even a bit more extreme than last time.
Her military attire slipped below her chest.
Chen Mo didn’t bother to ponder what Nalan Yiren was thinking now and instead leaned down to feel the expansiveness of her chest.
At this moment, Nalan Yiren actually realized it.
But her reaction wasn’t the same as last time.
Not only did she not hit Chen Mo, she also didn’t verbally reprimand him. Instead, she raised her hand, placed her hand back on her lips, not sure whether to bite it or just cover it, her head turned to the side, cheeks flushed.
However, her gaze kept flitting downward.
No one knows how long had passed.
Until a larger gust of Qingfeng blew by, accompanied by the sound of hooves.
Nalan Yiren sensed something, suddenly pushed Chen Mo off, and sat up in a hurry.
It was only then she noticed her upper body defenses were mostly undone, showing traces of Chen Mo’s invasion.
She glared at Chen Mo, face flushed with both embarrassment and a bit of anger, as if demanding an explanation.
You said just a touch earlier, how did it turn into this?
"It’s all because you’re so beautiful, Yiren, I couldn’t help myself," Chen Mo licked his lips and said.
Nalan Yiren’s face turned beet red instantly.
So it was her fault?
But she didn’t have time to argue with Chen Mo. Sensing the approaching hooves, Nalan Yiren covered herself with both hands, awkwardly said, "You... you turn around."
"We’ve kissed already..."
"Hm?"
"Alright, I’ll turn."
Nalan Yiren’s eyes looked as if capable of eating someone, scaring Chen Mo into obediently turning away.
After tidying up, Nalan Yiren gave Chen Mo a fierce glare, then quickly increased the distance between them, moving to the long-dead fawn. She lifted the dead fawn off the ground, tapped her toe lightly, and mounted her horse.
Before long.
Xiaolu, Xiao Yunxi, and the others arrived on horseback. Judging by their harvests, each of them had caught at least two prey.
"Husband, State Preceptor, how did you fare?"
"Seriously, after all this time, just a fawn?"
Suspicion crept into Xiaolu’s clear eyes as she glanced back and forth between them.
Xiao Yunxi sniffed hard, her gaze enigmatic.
Even Xiao Ya and Chu Juan looked at them oddly.
Only one prey caught after all this time.
What were they doing all this time?
This made everyone else think all sorts of things.
Unable to handle these odd looks, Nalan Yiren spurred her horse and left with her haul.
"Your Majesty, how do we count this? Who wins?" Lin Xuelan asked with a grin.
"Of course, you win," Chen Mo said.
"Husband, what were you and the State Preceptor doing just now?" Xiaolu couldn’t help but ask.
"Nothing much, just talking about life and dreams."
"That’s it?"
"You don’t believe me?"
"Do you, husband, honestly believe what you’re saying?"
"Oh, Xiaolu, looks like I need to punish you."
"No, you haven’t given me the prize for winning yet."
"Don’t run..."
The depths of the hunting ground echoed with laughter and joy.
...
Time flies as a fleeting horse.
Before long, it was the height of summer.
In the North, Sheng’an County in Youzhou.
Guan Rong was a major landowner in the county, a prominent landlord with substantial holdings.
But after the Jin Xia invasion, and in response to the Court’s policies, all but a few acres for personal use were no longer his.
However, having been a major landowner, his vision and connections were much better than those of ordinary peasants tilling the land.
As Fu Ze Restaurant gradually rose in Youzhou and nearby regions.
Guan Sheng quickly caught onto a business opportunity.
That was to supply beef and lamb to Fu Ze Restaurant and profit from it.
By establishing connections and providing top-grade beef and lamb, he successfully became the beef and lamb supplier for Fu Ze Restaurants in Youzhou and surrounding areas.
In less than a year, he made another fortune.
But currently, he faced a difficulty.
A while ago, he bought a batch of cattle and sheep from a business friend in Jin Xia.
This friend had known Guan Sheng for a long time, going back to their business dealings during the Xuanhe Period, which made Guan Sheng trust him.
The first batch of beef and lamb supplied to Fu Ze Restaurant came from this friend, and there were no issues.
Gradually, his interactions with this friend became more frequent.
But this time, the livestock sold by his friend had problems.
The cattle were fine.
But the sheep, one after another, started dying.
He thought the sheep were sick, so he called a veterinarian to check, but the vet was obviously inexperienced and couldn’t determine the cause.
The vet only guessed that they ate something bad.
Initially, Guan Sheng thought the same.
But in recent days, more sheep died.
Moreover, he noticed even the cattle weren’t eating as much.
It was almost time to supply Fu Ze Restaurant, causing him anxiety.
If he didn’t supply on time, his partnership with Fu Ze Restaurant could face issues.
But if he did supply on time without finding the cause of the sheep’s deaths, and there was a problem, and Fu Ze Restaurant’s customers were affected, it would be trouble.
"Master, good news."
At that moment, a servant ran toward him with a smile.
"What’s the good news? Tell me quickly," Guan Sheng asked eagerly.
"Master, you’ve been looking for a vet. Through a friend, I found one in Xing City. This person’s family has been in this line for generations. I told him about the issue you’ve encountered. He confidently assured a cure, won’t charge if not cured, and I’ve already brought him here," the servant said.
Upon hearing this, Guan Sheng’s face lit up with joy, "Bring him to see me quickly."
Upon meeting this person, the latter immediately used a bunch of so-called professional knowledge to impress Guan Sheng.
Although Guan Sheng didn’t understand, he felt awestruck.
So he let this person try.
The result was surprisingly effective.
This person prescribed a medicine, and after the sheep were fed it.
For several days, no more sheep died.
Guan Sheng was overjoyed.
Thinking the sheep were no longer a problem, he considered the matter settled.
Soon, it was time to supply.
Guan Sheng supplied Fu Ze Restaurant with beef and lamb on schedule.
After supplying, he even sent people to watch the Fu Ze Restaurants in several nearby counties for peace of mind.
For several days, seeing no customer issues at any Fu Ze Restaurants, he was finally at ease and withdrew his people.