Chapter 227: Chapter 227

General Zhao, after tasting these two dishes, couldn’t help but give Shu’er a thumbs-up.

"Your culinary skills are really something else."

Even the Imperial Chef in the palace doesn’t have such skills, but of course, he couldn’t say that out loud.

When he tasted the radish stew, he nodded repeatedly.

The others were too busy eating to praise Shu’er, acting like they hadn’t had a decent meal in ages.

Heads buried in their rice bowls, they only lifted them to pick up dishes.

Among the leaders dining, only Shu’er, General Zhao, and Tang Zan maintained some semblance of elegance.

Meanwhile, outside, everyone had just one piece of meat in their bowls, the rest were radishes. They ate the meat first.

The rich aroma of the meat made everyone sigh with satisfaction, and they even chewed on the bones several times before eating the radish.

They thought the radish wouldn’t taste good, but when they actually tried it, they realized it was sweet, crisp, and flavorful, soaked in the meat’s delicious taste.

This radish was on par with the meat in taste.

Moreover, the fish tasted really good, without a trace of fishiness.

After finishing their meals, they stood aside, licking their lips.

They were only allowed one bowl of rice, which was more than usual today.

On regular days, they wouldn’t even get half a bowl, just thin porridge.

Zhang Feng said, "Come, come, those who aren’t full, come over for more rice."

Everyone’s eyes lit up, and they quickly queued up again. Some were already full but couldn’t resist the taste of the radish...

Now that she’s finished eating, Shu’er yawned and was about to return to her tent when Tang Zan grabbed her hand.

"Where are you going?"

Shu’er said, "I’m going back to my tent."

Tang Zan’s eyes were full of seriousness and sternness.

"During our previous investigation, we found that Dazi snuck into the camp, and they haven’t been caught yet. Your earlier performance was too outstanding, be careful not to get abducted by them."

Hearing the word "abduct," Shu’er’s face turned somewhat pale.

The death point of her original self was not far off, and getting abducted now...

The odds were that it would be a ’death’ sentence.

Being with Tang Zan would mean he could protect her and prevent her from being abducted.

Besides, being by his side would have some interference effect on the Power of Plot imposed on her.

Otherwise, she feared the Power of Plot would be so strong that it would get her abducted senselessly and illogically.

Involuntarily, Shu’er moved a step closer to Tang Zan.

Tang Zan’s mouth curved into a smile as he continued, "Besides, your tent was damaged by those Dazi in the siege battle."

Shu’er furrowed her brows, and Tang Zan said, "Come on, it’s not like we haven’t slept together, we’ll just sleep together again."

Shu’er’s cheeks turned a little red, finding his words ambiguous.

Tang Zan meant ’sleep’ in the literal sense, but in others’ ears, it might not sound that way.

Indeed, they had shared a few nights before, and now the Dazi were in the Gulan Military Camp again, so it seemed she had no choice but to go.

She wanted to explain, but felt it unnecessary for the two of them.

Better not to provoke him unnecessarily.

Just as Shu’er wanted to speak, Tang Zan grabbed her hand.

When her hand fell into his palm, a spark of electricity shot through his heart.

Even just touching made him feel joyful.

In a place where Shu’er couldn’t see, Tang Zan’s mouth curled up slightly.

Right now, there were indeed some Dazi in the camp, but people were already assigned to investigate.

Besides, they were not near where Shu’er was staying, so she had nothing to worry about. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novel✦fire.net

In the meantime, Shu’er’s tent was perfectly fine.

Thinking of this, Tang Zan frowned, blew a whistle.

Xuan Liu, dressed as a soldier, quickly approached, and Tang Zan whispered a few words to Xuan Liu.

"Destroy Shu’er’s tent."

Xuan Liu didn’t dare to ask why and immediately went to carry out the order.

At this moment, Tang Zan was still holding Shu’er, who thought it was some secret, so she stood a little further away.

After Tang Zan finished explaining things.

Shu’er then asked, "Are you sending Xuan Liu to check on the Dazi?"

Her primary concern now was the Dazi.

Tang Zan’s mouth curved into an almost imperceptible smile.

He could see that Shu’er was very apprehensive about the Dazi.

Tang Zan said, "Yes, you know, the Dazi’s martial arts are very strong, and their individual soldier’s physical condition is excellent."

"Some of them, even I am no match for, so Shu’er, you’d better not wander around during this period."

"Otherwise, even I can’t guarantee I can rescue you."

Shu’er nodded repeatedly, very obedient.

Tang Zan couldn’t help but tighten his grip on Shu’er’s hand.

Only then did Shu’er realize they seemed a bit intimate.

In her rush, she hadn’t considered this detail.

Now they were walking through the camp, hands held as they were, it seemed improper.

Just as Shu’er was about to let go, a voice came from ahead.

Tang Zan held onto Shu’er’s hand tightly, and Shu’er obediently stopped struggling.

Shu’er looked up and saw Yan Huan Yu.

His face still carried that harmless smile, but his eyes seemed slightly deeper than usual, or maybe not.

Shu’er said, "What a coincidence, have you just returned? Quickly, go over there to the canteen to eat."

Yan Huan Yu nodded, and just as they were about to pass each other, he called out to Shu’er again.

"Sister, this is for you."

Shu’er looked and saw it was a jade hairpin, one used by women.

This was commonplace in the Capital, but at the border, it was a rare item.

Shu’er instinctively shook her head, "No need."

Tang Zan smiled as he declined, "My wife doesn’t lack hairpins."

Yan Huan Yu glanced at Shu’er’s head, his brows softening into a gentle smile.

"I noticed Sister has no hair accessories, and this jade hairpin would look extremely nice with your outfit."

Tang Zan’s face darkened, realizing he had never gifted her a jade hairpin before.

Now he knew he would gift Shu’er ten or eight jade hairpins later so she could play with them whenever she wanted.

She could even wear one and discard another.

Seeing Shu’er still refusing, Yan Huan Yu smiled, "Consider this my token of gratitude for the life-saving grace, Sister."

"And the medicine bottle Sister gave me, I’ve been using it all along."

Tang Zan gnashed his teeth; Yan Huan Yu’s words conveyed several signals to him.

First, he had shared life and death moments with Shu’er.

Second, Shu’er had treated his injuries, and he treasured the medicine she gave him.

In his heart, a sour feeling bubbled up, for Shu’er was special to him.

But she was also special to others.

And they had life-and-death entanglements.

Had Shu’er also risked her life in saving Yan Huan Yu as she did for him?

Thinking this made his heart churn with jealousy; he wanted to hide Shu’er.

So she wouldn’t always attract shameless people.

He especially found Yan Huan Yu shameless.

He took a deep breath.

"No need, Shu’er has saved many lives, she doesn’t even keep track of them. Since she saved your life, then live well and don’t do anything unnecessary."

If it were unnecessary, then he’d end him.