Reality proved that Ma Xiaoshuai had overlooked a very serious problem, and the truth was far worse than he had thought. Because when he had no choice but to walk back to the Prime Minister's Estate, he sadly discovered that this body, which was also the unlucky son-in-law, was actually a bad sense of direction!!
Therefore, during the journey from the Imperial Palace to the Prime Minister's Mansion, which took less than half an hour, Ma Xiaoshuai was like a headless fly running around Murong City. This situation lasted for about two hours before he finally remembered to ask the passers-by. However, even so, it took him more than four hours to return to the Prime Minister's Mansion, which was not far away.
As the sun set, Ma Xiaoshuai dragged his tired body to the red door. He was so tired that he was on the verge of fainting. He couldn't help but curse this body again. Just as Qianyue had said sarcastically, this Zhang Defu was indeed a medicine can, and he was the kind that couldn't stand a gust of wind.
Stepping into the door, Ma Xiaoshuai was not only panting, but also thinking about something.
He felt that it was necessary for him to train his body in the following time. Other than his bony figure, he subconsciously thought of another very serious problem, which was whether he could defend his identity as a man in bed at night, which was related to his future sexual life.
Thinking about how sore his waist and legs were after the battle last night, Ma Xiaoshuai felt a chill down his spine.
"Guye."
Just as Ma Xiao Shuai was thinking, he heard a familiar voice.
He raised his head and saw the servant called Ergou standing in front of him. However, he looked a little anxious.
"What is it?"
Ma Xiao Shuai replied weakly, but he kept walking towards the mansion. He just wanted to go back to his room in the backyard as soon as possible and lie down on his bed to rest comfortably. He was really tired after all the trouble he had just gone through.
The servant named Ergou was a man in his twenties. He was tall and sturdy, especially his rough face. He had a very tough image. However, this man, who usually looked a little stiff, had an anxious expression on his face.
"Young master, are…are you alright?”
"I'm fine."
"Then you…you were just…"
Facing Buttface's stuttering question, Ma Xiaoshuai was embarrassed to say that he had a bad sense of direction. It seemed that there was no such thing in this era. If he really said that he couldn't find his way home, then it would be a big joke.
"I just came back and walked around the streets for a while.”
Hearing this, Ergou heaved a sigh of relief.
"Guye, it's good that you're alright. Young Lady and Old Master have been worried about you.”
"What happened?" Ma Xiaoshuai asked.
" Oh, it's like this. The old master had originally arranged for the sedan chair carriers and us brothers to pick up the son-in-law. Who knew that after waiting for a long time, the son-in-law still didn't come out. Then, we asked someone to ask and said that the son-in-law had left long ago, so we came back. However, when we came back, we heard that the son-in-law hadn't arrived yet. I was just going out."
"Oh."
Ma Xiaoshuai nodded and said weakly,""I'm fine. I just left early today.”
"It's good that you're fine, it's good that you're fine…Oh right, son-in-law, the old master has instructed you to go to his place when you're back.”
Ma Xiaoshuai continued to walk,"En, I'll be there in a while, you can go first."”
"Yes, son-in-law."
After Ergou left, Ma Xiaoshuai didn't go directly to Dongfang Mu's west wing room. Instead, he went straight to the back hall.
She saw Dong Feng Xue Yu in the garden of the backyard. The little girl was sitting on a stone bench, her chin propped on her hand as she looked anxiously at the path in front of the backyard. As soon as Ma Xiaoshuai walked in, she was noticed by Dong Feng Xue Yu. Seeing that it was her husband, who she had been worried about, Dong Feng Xue Yu immediately ran over.
"Husband, you're back."
Ma Xiaoshuai nodded. Seeing Dongfang Xueyu's anxious expression, the fatigue in his heart finally lessened a little.
Perhaps it was because she had just become a woman last night, but Dongfang Xueyu was clearly different from the past few days. Although she did not put on any makeup, the redness on her face was exceptionally alluring. Her entire person had a new luster, and her figure was even more voluptuous than yesterday.
"Husband, where did you go? Why did you only come back now?”
"Oh, I was just strolling around." Ma Xiaoshuai replied casually.
"I see…then hubby, go back to your room and rest.”
Dongfang Xueyu nodded and held Ma Xiaoshuai's arm as they walked into the room." You must be tired after shopping for so long, right?
Hearing this, Ma Xiao Shu pretended to scratch his head and laughed foolishly.
Dongfang Xueyu rolled her eyes at him and said in a reproachful tone,""Husband, don't be like this in the future. Even if you want to go shopping, you can let Xue Yu accompany you. You didn't tell me when you went out alone. I was worried about you…"
As they spoke, the two of them walked into the room.
Dongfang Xueyu beckoned Ma Xiaoshuai to sit on a chair, then poured a cup of hot tea from the teapot beside her and handed it over.
"Husband, how do you feel on your first day?”
"Haha."
Ma Xiao Shuai smiled and said indifferently,""Isn't it just like that? It's alright.”
Dongfang Xueyu sat at the side and looked at Ma Xiaoshuai, who was drinking tea with his head lowered. She asked curiously,""Husband, I still don't know where you work.”
"Commander."
"General?"
Dongfang Xueyu frowned slightly and muttered," Husband, the rear division is a sensitive department.”
Ma Xiaoshuai was stunned," What do you mean?"
Dongfang Xueyu said worriedly,"" The rear military department manages the grain and weapons of a country. It is an extremely sensitive yamen in both political and military aspects. On the surface, it has complicated relationships with the national treasury, military industry, local garrisons, and border troops. These are all exposed to the public. There should be other ways in the dark. I guess that there should be some secret transactions with some big merchants and a large number of local officials. Even the rear military department is a special yamen. On the one hand, they received silver from the national treasury to purchase grain and weapons according to the court's plan. On the other hand, there were many secret cases when distributing weapons, equipment, and vital grain. For example, there were reasons for who would be given the first batch of high-quality weapons and refined grain, and who would be given the next batch. There were also reasons for not giving them at all or giving them less. Therefore, the rear military department could be said to be a not very inconspicuous middle-office between the court and the army.”
Dongfang Xueyu suddenly raised her head.
"Husband, what is your official position?"
Ma Xiaoshuai was a little dizzy from Dongfang Xueyu's words, and he subconsciously replied,""Secretary."
"Secretary?"
Dongfang Xueyu nodded and her brows relaxed slightly." This secretary doesn't have so many problems. Husband, you should be fine if you're careful."”
Ma Xiaoshuai stared blankly at Dongfang Xueyu who was deep in thought. He didn't expect her to be so sensitive to politics. What she said just now had revealed the uniqueness of the rear commander. Even Ma Xiaoshuai himself didn't know about these things.
"Xue Yu…"
"Ah?"
Dongfang Xueyu regained her senses and raised her head. She saw Ma Xiaoshuai staring at her and misunderstood what he meant. She subconsciously thought of last night's madness and her face turned red.
Ma Xiaoshuai didn't feel anything, but he was amazed.
"Xue Yu, how…how do you know all this?”
"Ah…"
Dongfang Xueyu was stunned for a moment. Only then did she realize that she had misunderstood Ma Xiaoshuai. The redness on her face had not subsided, and she felt even more ashamed. Thinking of the embarrassing thoughts in her heart, she could not help but secretly scold herself for being shameless. She stuttered as she spoke.
"It was…it was some of my grandfather's…colleagues. I…listened to them a little.”
After a long while, Ma Xiaoshuai finally understood what was going on. He was born into a family of officials, and although she lived in seclusion, it was inevitable that she would be influenced by politics. Naturally, she was more sensitive to politics than ordinary people. However, although she understood, Ma Xiaoshuai also secretly remembered Dongfang Xueyu's worries. Just as she said, the rear division was indeed a sensitive department. He had just taken over and did not know anything. It was better to be careful.
"Oh right, Xue Yu, I'm quite tired now. I'll rest for a while.”
Dongfang Xueyu finally realized Ma Xiaoshuai's fatigue. She frowned and said,""Husband, are you tired from walking?"
"Uh…yeah, a little."
Dongfang Xueyu knocked her own head furiously upon hearing this. Without saying a word, she ran away like the wind.
Ma Xiaoshuai was holding a cup of tea and was dumbfounded. What was going on???
Fortunately, Dongfang Xueyu had not left for long. When she reappeared, she was holding a small wooden basin in her hand. It seemed to be filled with hot water, and it was constantly emitting steam. Ma Xiaoshuai finally realized that this girl was soaking his feet in the hot water.
"Husband…"
Dongfang Xueyu placed the wooden basin beside Ma Xiaoshuai's feet and squatted on the ground to help Ma Xiaoshuai take off his shoes and socks. She raised her head, and her exquisite face was filled with self-blame. She said nervously,"Husband, it's all Xueyu's fault. I'll pay attention to serving you in the future.”
Ma Xiaoshuai felt a little awkward. He wanted to say that he could wash it himself, but he suddenly remembered the cultural background of this era. It seemed that it was natural for a woman to serve her husband. If she did not serve him well, she would be laughed at by outsiders. Even the daughters of rich families were no exception. Thinking of this, Ma Xiaoshuai did not reject Dongfang Xueyu's good intentions.
"It's fine. Just let the servants do these things.”
"No, this is what Xue Yu should do.”
It was rare for Dongfang Xueyu to show her persistence and stubbornness in front of Ma Xiaoshuai. It seemed that in Ma Xiaoshuai's impression, she had always been a kind and obedient person who came from a noble family but did not lose her virtue. Dongfang Xueyu's performance was not only due to secular views, but also because of the care that had just ignited from the bottom of her heart.
Perhaps for her, choosing a husband she liked was a luxury.
In fact, when Dongfang Mu had suggested to choose a husband that he was satisfied with, she did not refute him. Of course, she was not happy either. He had been educated by his kind but strict grandfather since he was young. Of course, this deep-rooted feudal social background had made him submissive. In her opinion, there was nothing wrong with his parents 'orders. Although he had expectations for his husband that he had never met before, he did not want to change much.
When Ma Xiaoshuai first appeared in her sight, it was in the wedding room on the night of their wedding. Because of Ma Xiaoshuai's good looks and politeness, she felt happy and glad from the bottom of her heart. And because of her status as a wife, she naturally showed concern and consideration. Of course, this was only because of her status as a wife.
However, after a few days of contact, Ma Xiaoshuai's various performances had greatly shaped the image of a good husband. All of this undoubtedly ignited the spark of love in her heart, especially last night when she willingly handed over her body, which was undoubtedly the contribution of this newly risen love. From then on, she truly became a woman and willingly accepted another identity that belonged to her--Ma Xiaoshuai's lover.
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