Chapter 1555: Shelter
Qin San Lang is a very self-disciplined person. Although he wants to hold Gu Jinli forever, a quarter of an hour later, he still lets her go, smiling, "I’ll go out and make arrangements first. You rest inside, no need to rush the poison, let Doctor Dai handle it."
Gu Jinli shook her head, "The day is still early today, I can rest after finishing the poison."
She asked, "Are you going into the city? Be careful not to be troubled by Vice Magistrate Duan and those people."
Official positions suppress people, Vice Magistrates Duan, Dai, and Ye all have ranks higher than Brother Qin. If they see him entering the city and call him to trouble him, it would break her heart.
Qin San Lang laughed, kissed her lips, and said, "Xiao Yu, don’t worry, I won’t go into the city, I’ll arrange for You Ping and You Xi to go in disguise and explore instead."
As for the needed supplies, Uncle Kunzi will help them get it.
Gu Jinli felt relieved upon hearing this, "That’s good."
Qin San Lang smiled, he didn’t want Xiao Yu to worry about him, but he liked how Xiao Yu cared about him very much.
Thinking again, Qin San Lang hugged her again and asked, "Xiao Yu still doesn’t trust Ah Ji?"
He knew Xiao Yu didn’t like Ah Ji, but the question she asked Uncle Kunzi earlier clearly had the meaning of probing, guarding against Ah Ji.
Gu Jinli nodded, "Yes, I feel he’s somewhat gloomy and not generous in doing things. When there are many people, he’s gentle and elegant, but when there’s no one, he is another person, just like when he secretly cursed me in the oil mill."
Back when Qin San Lang found out she didn’t like Ah Ji, he asked the reason, and learned that Ah Ji had once scolded her in the oil mill, and the harsh words were obviously to make her stay away from himself.
Qin San Lang wasn’t happy about it, and even now, years later, he frowns his sword-like eyebrows, solemnly saying, "Xiao Yu is the only girl in my heart, the only woman in my life, so there’s no need to care about what others say, and speaking of standing, I feel I’m the one reaching up."
Although the Gu Family is an agricultural family, the Qin Family is of a criminal’s house, being able to marry Xiao Yu is already his great fortune.
He comforted her warmly, "Xiao Yu, don’t mind what Ah Ji says; if you dislike him, there’s no need to pay attention to him. Matters concerning business, I’ll talk to him."
Knowing that Xiao Yu was worried that Ah Ji might be unfavorable to him, Qin San Lang added, "Rest assured, I’ll be on guard against him. The business is a cooperation with the Lei Family’s Trading Team, not a private partnership with Ah Ji."
Gu Jinli felt assured upon hearing this, flashed a slight smile, and asked a bit guilty, "Do you think I’m making a fuss and deliberately targeting Ah Ji?"
Qin San Lang laughed but replied seriously, "There is indeed some targeting meaning, but Xiao Yu is my wife, naturally I trust Xiao Yu; after all, Ah Ji is an outsider."
He looked at her and said, "Xiao Yu, we are husband and wife, remember that I will always stand with you, not against you."
After saying that, seeing her eyes bright and full of wild joy, he took the opportunity to ask for a favor, "Kiss me."
Gu Jinli blushed, stood on tiptoe to kiss him, then suddenly pushed him away, saying, "Wait a moment."
With that, she ran into the inner room.
Qin San Lang was a bit puzzled but still waited obediently.
About a quarter of an hour later, a bright red figure flickered at the door of the inner room; his Xiao Yu wore a red dress, with her hands behind her back, her face clean and beautiful without the acne patch, and with a bright smile, she walked towards him step by step.
Qin San Lang was stunned, involuntarily walked towards her, hugged her as she spoke, lifted her chin, and leaned down to kiss her... The sweet taste flowed into his heart, making his whole being joyful, his heart trembled with excitement, and with a bang, pinned her against the wall, kissing her more passionately.
"Wu~" Gu Jinli was kissed almost out of breath, yet stubbornly complained, "We agreed, I’d kiss you."
Qin San Lang laughed, responding to her words with even more intense kisses... After a long time, he lay on her body, gently biting her shoulder, with a tone of restraint complaining, "They are too slow in tidying the house."
If he knew, he would have driven everyone out of the courtyard, not letting anyone stay here!
Gu Jinli laughed out loud upon hearing this, her shoulder hurt from another bite, she stopped laughing and comforted him, "Don’t be angry; let’s talk about it tonight."
Qin San Lang couldn’t help but smile, "Hmm, I remember, let’s talk about it tonight."
Gu Jinli was stunned, "Why does it feel like I got tricked?"
Qin San Lang, "That’s an illusion; I wouldn’t trick Xiao Yu."
Just wanted to savor you, to satisfy my craving.
Gu Jinli, "..."
You saying this makes me feel even more tricked.
Shortly after, Qin San Lang let her go, helped her put back the half-taken-off clothes, and fetched a jacket for her to wear, "Spring is chilly, wear more."
After dressing her in the jacket, he looked at her, seriously saying, "It makes me very happy that Xiao Yu cares about me this way."
She specially changed clothes, removed the acne patch and smelly purse, only then came to kiss him, this feeling of being valued by the beloved, is very beautiful.
Gu Jinli snorted, "Don’t be so smug; I didn’t care about you; I just didn’t want to look ugly to myself."
Qin San Lang laughed, "So stubborn. Being stubborn is no use; I already know what’s in your heart."
Gu Jinli was embarrassed and angry, urging him, "Weren’t you going to arrange for You Ping and them to handle matters in the city? If you don’t hurry, the city gates might close."
"Hmm, I’m leaving." Though reluctant, Qin San Lang quickly tidied up his clothes, left the room, and went to see You Ping, You Xi, and others, explained the plan to them, and let them go into the city to gather information, preparing for an assassination attempt.
You Ping’s injuries were already healed, and there was no problem with executing the task. The two of them led their men, after disguising themselves, entered the city in batches.
Qin San Lang then went to find Doctor Dai to talk about the poison, then went to check the camp setup, passing by the Zhang Family’s camp, he saw Zhang Yan seeing off Guo Daming.
Guo Daming didn’t want to leave, pleading with Zhang Yan all the way. Seeing Qin San Lang, his eyes lit up, wanting to come to Qin San Lang for help but was held back by Zhang Yan. After a few words, Guo Daming could only leave dejectedly.
Qin San Lang stood still, only walked over after Guo Daming left, and asked, "Does he want to bring his soldiers to settle at the Manor?"
Zhang Yan nodded, "Yes, they have suffered a lot this way, not only ambushed by bandits, causing many casualties, but also had their supplies robbed by other Kangrong armies, now living at the foot of a mountain an hour’s ride from Prefecture City."
There are too many soldiers outside Yongcheng Prefecture, and the spacious wasteland near the Prefecture City was occupied by capable soldiers; Guo Daming’s team had to camp far away at the mountain foot.
Qin San Lang asked, "What does Brother Zhang think?"
Zhang Yan was delighted to hear this; San Lang asking this means he has the intention of taking in Guo Daming’s men.