Chapter 152 - Beacon in Troubled Times 02 (1/2)

Looking at the guard’s blank expression, Yu Hanjiang had to pretend that nothing happened. He previously hadn’t wanted to bring his wife because he was afraid that bringing a strange woman would affect the case. Now since his wife was Xiao Lou, why wouldn’t he bring Xiao Lou? Of course, he would take his wife with him since he was inseparable from his wife.

The guard couldn’t understand Daren’s thoughts and turned around to find a carriage.

Yu Hanjiang and Xiao Lou walked side by side to the door.

He was a clean official so he didn’t live in a large place and there weren’t many servants. In addition to Yun Cang and Pinger, there was the cook Li Sai, the housekeeper Yao Ba and two guards.

Thinking about Xiao Lou going to buy clothes, Yu Hanjiang whispered in his ear, “We have to find the housekeeper to ask for money. The common currency in an ancient world should be silver.”

Xiao Lou smiled. “As far as I know, your official’s salary isn’t high and our family doesn’t seem to have much money?”

Yu Hanjiang touched his nose. “I can still afford clothes.”

They walked around a corner and met Housekeeper Yao. The middle-aged man in his 40s arrived in front of Yu Hanjiang and Xiao Lou and spoke respectfully, “Daren, tomorrow you will leave for Jiangzhou and your things are ready. Would you like to take a look?”

“No, I am a.s.sured of your handling of the matter.” He glanced at Xiao Lou before continuing, “I’m going to take my wife to buy some clothes.”

Housekeeper Yao immediately handed him a money bag. “Daren, take this money for the road.”

Yu Hanjiang took the money bag and left with Xiao Lou.

The housekeeper looked at the backs of the two people and thought that their relations.h.i.+p was really good!

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Yu Hanjiang and Xiao Lou walked beside each other on the street. In addition to buying clothes, they wanted to see the environment of this world.

Xiao Lou was interested in history during middle-school. In China’s 5,000 year history, there was no Daqi Dynasty. Obviously, this was a fictional dynasty and many rules were made by the keeper.

As the capital of Daqi, the streets were filled with pedestrians. Pedestrians coming and going looked very energetic and should be rich in life.

The ancient streets weren’t as wide as modern streets and it seemed a bit crowded while walking. A pa.s.sing trader carrying two baskets of good accidentally hit Xiao Lou and hurriedly apologized. “Madam, I’m sorry. I didn’t pay attention just now. Are you all right?”

Xiao Lou smiled with a good temper. “It doesn’t matter.”

Yu Hanjiang glanced at him and naturally reached out to hold his hand. “We are playing a loving husband and wife and can’t be too far away from each other or we will be suspected if we meet acquaintances.”

This reason couldn’t be refuted. Xiao Lou’s ears were red but he didn’t struggle.

In retrospect, this was the second time holding hands. Previously, the ground below them had lowered at the Intelligence Bureau and Xiao Lou had hurriedly grabbed Yu Hanjiang’s hand to maintain balance. Now Yu Hanjiang took the initiative to grab his hand…

Xiao Lou’s heart was a mess as he followed Yu Hanjiang.

The handsome and tall official held his gentle and good-looking wife as they went shopping. The appearance of the two people was too outstanding and they soon attracted the attention of many people.

Xiao Lou found ancient street merchandise, many of which he had never seen before.

Women were coming and going while wearing jewellery on their heads. Xiao Lou thought of his complicated bun and then Yu Hanjiang’s head and couldn’t help having a headache. “Can I change to men’s clothing? Aren’t there many women who go out dressed as men in ancient times?”

“I don’t know if it’s okay. Try it?”

The moment he spoke, a warning popped up on the floating boxes. [Xiao Lou’s ident.i.ty in this world is the prefectural magistrate’s wife. During the roleplay, don’t change s.e.x at will.]

Xiao Lou was helpless. “Then go and pick a few comfortable women’s clothing.

The shopkeeper saw him and immediately smiled. “Madam Yu, there are clothes that fit your size on this side.”

It seemed that he used to come here to buy clothes since the storekeeper knew him. Xiao Lou followed the storekeeper. He was currently wearing light pink clothes and he really couldn’t wear such a girly colour.

The ready-made clothes were neatly arranged on hangers and the long, layered skirts still gave him a headache. The bright red and purple colours made his eyes really hot. It was estimated that he would scare his teammates if he went to Jiangzhou in a bright, red dress.

Xiao Lou wondered, “Is there a lighter colour?”

The storekeeper opened a door and took him into another room. “Madam Yu, here are the light colours.”

Yu Hanjiang also followed to help Xiao Lou. He fancied a moon-white gown with a light blue cloud pattern embroidered on it. The entire set was simple and elegant, but the cloud pattern didn’t make it look too simple. There also wasn’t a complicated pleated skirt. He thought Xiao Lou should like it and said, “This suit, give it to my wife to try.”

The storekeeper immediately took it down and brought Xiao Lou to the fitting room.

Xiao Lou took off her complicated light pink dress and put on the new clothes. These clothes only had two layers and weren’t too complicated to wear. It was elegant in colour and could be worn by both men and women. He sighed with relief, arranged his clothes and came out to look in the mirror. In ancient times, there was no full-length mirror, only a copper mirror. He couldn’t see clearly and could only think that the size was quite suitable.

However, Yu Hanjiang’s eyes were bright. Wasn’t this too good-looking?

Professor Xiao gave people an elegant feeling when wearing men’s clothes. Once he changed into a dress and matching simple bun, he gave off a gentle air, especially when he smiled. The gentle and elegant temperament simply made people unable to look away.

Yu Hanjiang stared intently at Xiao Lou.

Xiao Lou was embarra.s.sed and couldn’t help whispering, “Is it strange?”

Yu Hanjiang’s lips curved up slightly. “It isn’t strange, it looks really good.”

The storekeeper also smiled. “Madam is really beautiful. This set is suitable for you! This is our new arrival and there is only one left. You should buy it.”

Yu Hanjiang simply took out the money pouch. “Just buy this. Is there anything else similar? Pick another set for her to wear.”

The storekeeper turned and attentively pulled out a light blue set to give to Xiao Lou.

After leaving the clothing store, Xiao Lou was wearing his new clothes and sighed with relief. “This is much better than the previous one. At least I won’t stumble when I walk. In addition, the pink colour just now, I really… don’t have the face to wear it.”

Looking at Xiao Lou’s smile, Yu Hanjiang’s heart beat like a drum. He never thought Xiao Lou would look so beautiful in female clothing. he never thought that Xiao Lou, who looked so good, was now his wife.,

Yu Hanjiang’s hard heart had long softened when hearing the word ‘madam.’ He held Xiao Lou’s hand and was simply reluctant to let go. He liked this roleplay. If the future Hearts rooms had this mode of play then he would happily clear 100 rooms.

He was just thinking this when he suddenly saw a luxurious carriage in the street. Yu Hanjiang immediately took Xiao Lou into his arms to protect Xiao Lou and as a result, the carriage happened to stop in front of him. A pair of slender hands opened the curtain and the owner raised her eyebrows to look at him. “Isn’t this Yu daren?”

Yu Hanjiang saw this person and memories immediately came to mind.

It was the crafty and unruly Ninth Princess. The late emperor had intended to betroth the Ninth Princess to him and he used an excuse to push it off. The Ninth Princess was so small-minded that she hated him from then on and was always looking for his faults.

Yu Hanjiang frowned slightly and said, “Princess.”

The Ninth Princess looked at Xiao Lou with a hostile expression and laughed mockingly. “This is Madam Yu? Sure enough, her appearance is outstanding. No wonder why Yu daren is so fascinated by you. He won’t let you go even though you’ve been married into the Yu family for four years and don’t have any children.”

Xiao Lou, “…”