C113 (1/2)

”General, don't even think about it. Since the imperial edict is in your hands, you can still defy the imperial decree no matter what.”

This matter might not have caused that much of a headache for others, but it was different for Xiao Qian.

He was a grimace of terror when he rushed to the battlefield with a sword in his hand; he was the most admired general in his men's ranks when he put down his weapon and removed his armor.

After living and eating with the soldiers for so many years, he had never put on any airs and had only been able to kill his subordinates with a heart of stone.

”My sword will only drink the blood of the Huns. It will not point to the people of the Great Wei.”

Qing Mu sighed. ”Even though he said that, His Majesty's royal decree has already been issued. Could it be that you want him to retract his orders?”

Xiao Qian put away the imperial edict and said coldly, ”Your majesty wants peace and stability. The soldiers just want to fill their stomachs. He only hated those who were greedy and rebellious. He had deducted the military's pay, which was why this country was in such a state of turmoil. If we do not eliminate the dangers of a country, then we can only treat the symptoms and not the root cause. ”

”Then what does the general mean?”

The man smiled coldly and said in a deep voice, ”I will definitely go to pacify the chaos, but before that happens, I have no choice but to eliminate a few people.”

When the army was checking the account books, Su Zhi had given him advice to keep those corrupt people under Zhao Ditch's command and collect strong evidence. They would definitely have something useful to use in the future.

Thanks to that little woman.

Xiao Qian's gaze softened. Had she missed him after not seeing him for two days?

The next morning at daybreak, she got some hot water and knocked on the door to serve him.

As she had not slept soundly last night, Su Zhi woke up very early, and her head was still a little dizzy.

”Madam, the snow outside has only stopped for a short while. It's bone-piercing cold, so don't go to the store today.”

”That won't do. The number of customers taking in New Year's gifts has increased tremendously these days. The store doesn't even have enough staff, how could I dare to go?”

After about six or seven days, the store would close and close. Taking advantage of the last few days, he could earn some money for the new year.

However, for some reason, she felt uneasy early in the morning, unable to calm down.

Su Zhi forced herself to drink some porridge. Looking at the vast snowfall outside, she really did not want to go out.

Yesterday evening, Li Yi had made it clear to her that today was his cousin's birthday, and he had to make a trip to the capital.

At that time, once he left, the only thing the shop could do was rely on Su Zhi. It would be impossible for them not to go.

Outside the house was a vast expanse of white. The mountains and the water were all covered in a snowy fog. The lead gray sky didn't have any sunlight, making it so gloomy that it made people's hearts unsettled.

Su Zhi stood at the door for a long time before mustering up the courage to take the umbrella and leave.

”Madam, come back early today. It's a small New Year's Eve, let's gather together and have a good time.”

”Oh, please, Mommy Ding, please remind me to come back early.”

Su Zhi got on the carriage and counted the days with her hands. She did not expect that she would be so young that she would not even know about it.

As the carriage moved away, the woman revealed a sallow face and stared coldly at the door with the word 'Blessed' on it.

The dagger in her hand glinted with a clear, cold light. It had just killed someone yesterday, and on closer inspection, there were traces of dried blood.

Mother Ding closed the door and remembered the couplet. She quickly went inside to find the paste. While smiling, she shook her head and said, ”Sure enough, he's old and his brain isn't working.”

”Bang, bang, bang!”

There was a sharp knock on the door, and she stopped and turned back.

”Who is it? It's so early in the morning.”

”Bang, bang, bang!” The knocking on the door became even louder.

”Coming, coming.”

Other than knocking on the door, no one else could be heard. Mrs Ding's hand that was holding the door latch stopped. She remembered Su Zhi's repeated warnings and didn't dare to rashly open the door.

”Who's outside?”

She couldn't see anyone through the crack in the door, so she pressed her ear against the door to listen for movement.

”It's me, aunty. I'm here to bring you cakes.”

The voice of an unfamiliar woman came from outside the door, so she could not recognize it.

After coming to Spring Leaf Lane, Gu Sister-in-Law and Aunt Bai would send things over every few days.

Other than that, there were also a few other families that were familiar with each other.

Miss Ding was not sure which daughter-in-law came to deliver the waffles.