Chapter 205: Chapter 205

The gap between the red bricks and the blue bricks is so large; if it goes up on the wall, General Zhao will surely notice and scold him harshly.

He never thought of asking Shu’er for advice; that woman merely grasped a method by chance.

Perhaps it was passed down from the ancestors, and yet she dares to flaunt it before him.

He decided to use slate; the hardness of slate is much better than blue bricks, but cutting slate is far more labor-intensive than firing blue bricks; people fall one after another, and finally, the slate was sufficient.

When it was time to commence construction, he realized he didn’t know where to start.

He had stayed in the Ministry of Industry before, but he had never participated in on-site construction work.

Commander Qian gritted his teeth and had no choice but to press on with the construction. He quickly found that there weren’t enough slates.

Moreover, shaping the slates appropriately proved extremely difficult. The tools weren’t hard enough either, leaving everyone exhausted; comparatively, blue bricks were still better.

Thinking of this, he thought of Pei Shu’er who was in prison.

That vile woman must know; when the time comes, he just needs to bring Pei Shu’er out to give some suggestions, and then lock her back up.

"Pei Shu’er, come out."

A prison guard knocked heavily on the iron bars of Pei Shu’er’s cell door.

Pei Shu’er looked up from her book, her eyebrows showing no surprise.

Until she saw the sunlight outside, she squinted slightly, feeling a bit unaccustomed.

Yan Huan Yu was waiting at the cell door, and upon seeing Pei Shu’er, he handed her a piece of radish cake.

"Sister, these days, you must have been starving."

Pei Shu’er smiled and said, "Thank you for your kindness. I know this cake is hard to come by; you should eat it yourself."

After all, the younger brother was still growing.

After saying this, Pei Shu’er walked forward but was grabbed by the hem of her clothes by Yan Huan Yu.

She turned back and saw Yan Huan Yu’s ears were a bit red.

"This is specially for you."

Pei Shu’er smiled, "No need, Lin Zhi sends me food every day."

Yan Huan Yu’s hand unconsciously relaxed, then instinctively squeezed the radish cake, and the soft radish cake quickly deformed in his hand.

Pei Shu’er was escorted forward.

Unexpectedly, Yan Huan Yu soon smiled and caught up, giving orders to the two prison guards.

"I’ll take Mrs. Pei to the city wall."

The two men looked at each other, considering Yan Huan Yu was a household and vanguard, naturally giving him face.

Passing by the city gate, Pei Shu’er and Yan Huan Yu saw Tang Zan riding, leading a thousand soldiers, seemingly about to leave the barracks.

His brows were knit in seriousness, seemingly dealing with something urgent.

Upon seeing Pei Shu’er and Yan Huan Yu, he frowned, then dismounted and walked toward Pei Shu’er.

Once he was before her, he spoke.

Pei Shu’er shook her head, "No, probably being used temporarily."

Tang Zan’s eyes carried a hint of ridicule; had Pei Shu’er not stopped him, he would have killed Commander Qian long ago.

But he saw Pei Shu’er hardly seemed intent on sparing Commander Qian either.

Yan Huan Yu watched their highly coordinated conversation, his eyes darkening.

He reached out and tugged at Pei Shu’er’s sleeve.

"Sister, let’s go; don’t keep Commander Qian waiting."

Pei Shu’er nodded, and as the two were about to leave.

Tang Zan caught up again, only this time he stood beside Pei Shu’er.

He placed his hand on Pei Shu’er’s shoulder, pulling her into his embrace.

Pei Shu’er let out a low cry, feeling Tang Zan’s strong hand at her waist, close enough to feel his body warmth.

She raised a hand and lightly slapped Tang Zan, her cheeks helplessly reddening.

"What are you doing... so many people are watching?"

Tang Zan smiled at Yan Huan Yu, his eyes lacking any joy, rather somber.

"Thank you for looking after my wife, Yan Huan Yu."

Upon hearing this, Pei Shu’er frowned.

Has Tang Zan gone mad? Has he forgotten that his current identity is Lin Zhi? ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ Novᴇl_Fire(.)net

Though he was still a criminal, he hadn’t married.

Saying this exposed him, didn’t it?

Yan Huan Yu’s pupils constricted; then he looked at Pei Shu’er, his face paling.

"Sister, is this true?"

He had long heard Doctor Pei was excellent, the owner of Deserted Mountain, but never heard she’d been married.

Pei Shu’er didn’t know what Tang Zan intended, but no matter how feigned their camaraderie was, in front of outsiders, she couldn’t undermine Tang Zan.

"Yes, he is my husband."

Yan Huan Yu looked a bit surly; gripping Pei Shu’er’s sleeve, his fingers exerted force until they turned white.

Tang Zan noticed, a flash of satisfaction in his eyes, hoping this renowned Yan Huan Yu in the army would stay away from Pei Shu’er.

He couldn’t help pulling Pei Shu’er closer, showing her a gentle smile, like a couple deeply in love.

"If it’s inconvenient for you, let me take her."

Yan Huan Yu quickly lifted his head; he still bore that innocent, cute look, with a harmless smile.

"No need, Brother Lin; I’ll take Sister over."

Tang Zan wanted to go, but a hundred households approached, urgently flushed.

"A household, this is urgent..."

Though unhappy inside, Tang Zan assumed Yan Huan Yu wouldn’t do anything outrageous after learning Pei Shu’er was his wife.

He lifted Pei Shu’er’s chin, pulling them closer.

Gazing at Pei Shu’er’s red lips, his Adam’s apple slid.

Finally, forcibly, he tore his gaze from her lips to her delicate, small ears.

Leaning into her ear, he whispered, the magnetic voice like a little bug crawling in her ear.

"Pei Shu’er, you’re already married, you know that, right?"

Pei Shu’er rolled her eyes.

"Rest assured, I’ve always kept at least a meter distance from him."

Satisfied, Tang Zan straightened, gently patting Pei Shu’er’s head as if rewarding her obedience.

"Wait for my return."

Pei Shu’er waved at Tang Zan with a false smile.

Tang Zan’s life currently seems tougher even than cockroaches, no need to act as if he’s reluctant to leave.

This act is overboard.

Tang Zan mounted his horse, handsome and extraordinary.

Turning, he saw Pei Shu’er’s mask-like smile, grinding his molars.

Just wait; once he returns, he’ll harshly deal with this enchantress.

Pei Shu’er turned first, departing with Yan Huan Yu.

Almost at the overseer’s post, Yan Huan Yu, who had been silent, sighed.

"Sister, does Brother misunderstand something?"

Pei Shu’er smiled, "No, don’t overthink."

Yan Huan Yu said, "But I feel Brother doesn’t seem to like me much."