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nChapter 73: Innocent Man

nTranslator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

nA smile appeared in Tang Jinghong’s eyes. “As long as it’s good wine.”

nShe had yet to tour the surrounding county cities… Chu Qingzhi hesitated for a moment and asked, “Do they have good wine in the nearby county cities?”

nTang Jinghong pointed at the wine jar by the door. “Guess what that is.”

nChu Qingzhi walked over suspiciously, then her delicate eyebrows curved. “So you’ve already prepared it for me.”

nTang Jinghong stared at Chu Qingzhi’s smile and the corners of his lips subconsciously curled up. “This is the wine I brought back from the border. It’s a specialty from the border. The porcelain master will definitely like it.”

nChu Qingzhi blinked at Tang Jinghong and said playfully, “Jinghong, thank you!”

n“We’re helping each other.” Tang Jinghong smiled slightly. “Bring your sister along to see the master.”

nChu Qingzhi nodded and said, “Alright, I’ll call her.”

nAfter Chu Sixth heard Chu Qingzhi’s words, she was overjoyed. She immediately returned to her room to get changed and went to the central room. “Brother Jinghong.”

nTang Jinghong nodded at her and asked calmly, “Are you ready?”

nChu Sixth said happily, “I’m ready.”

nChu Qingzhi had also changed her clothes. This was a dress that Chu Qingyue had specially made for her. It was a pink-purple dress with long sleeves. The sleeves and skirt were all frilly. There were two lotus flowers embroidered on it. When she walked, they were vivid under the sunlight. It was beautiful.

nTang Jinghong looked at Chu Qingzhi in a daze. The little girl had beautiful facial features and was tall. She had a small waist and a pink-purple ribbon tied around the waist of her dress. As she walked over, she exuded elegance. There seemed to be a faint fluorescent light around her that was very dazzling.

nLooking at the bright and beautiful little girl, the general felt like his heartstring was being tugged at.

nChu Sixth was also a little stunned. “Fifth Sister, you’re so beautiful.”

nWhen Chu Qingzhi just returned to the Chu family, she was sallow and thin, and there were many wounds on her body. After being nourished by her spiritual power, her skin was white, her hair was smooth, and her facial features were delicate.

nShe looked at Tang Jinghong’s reaction and thought to herself, Did this guy have any evil designs on a fifteen-year-old girl?

nWhen Tang Jinghong saw Chu Qingzhi looking at him, his expression returned to normal. He turned his head and said calmly, “Let’s go.” As he spoke, he walked out first.

nChu Qingzhi smiled secretly. Actually, she quite hoped that a man would like her. After all, she was here to experience the love tribulation.

nThere was a luxurious carriage parked at the entrance of the village. Tang Jinghong stood beside the carriage and waited for the two girls to get into the carriage first.

nWhen Chu Qingzhi got into the carriage, he reached out to help her.

nChu Qingzhi looked at the big hand. His fingers were long and straight. There were thin calluses on his palm, which were caused by holding a gun for a long time. It was a very strong hand.

nShe smiled evilly and deliberately placed her hand in Tang Jinghong’s. His hand was very warm.

nTang Jinghong felt the softness in his palm and his heart skipped a beat. The slightly cold and soft touch seemed to pass through his palm to his heart. He retracted his hand as if nothing had happened and placed it behind his back. He could not help but clench his fists.

nHe had never been intimate with any girl, not even holding hands. He could not help but feel very nervous when he suddenly touched a girl’s soft hand.

nChu Qingzhi secretly observed Tang Jinghong and couldn’t help but sigh. What an innocent man!

nJust touching hands was enough to make him shy.

nUnknowingly, she became interested in Tang Jinghong.

nChu Sixth did not discover anything. He climbed into the carriage and sat beside Chu Qingzhi excitedly.

nBecause of what happened just now, Tang Jinghong did not enter the carriage. He sat beside the coachman to calm himself down.

nThe carriage slowly drove away.

nIn the carriage, Chu Sixth said, “Fifth Sister, give me a name too.”

n“Okay.” Chu Qingzhi thought for a while. “Sixth Sister, how about Chu Qingshuang? Do you like it?”

nChu Sixth said excitedly, “I like it, of course I like it. The names Fifth Sister gave everyone are so nice, and I feel like mine is even better.”

nChu Qingshuang held Chu Qingzhi’s arm and said intimately, “It’s great to have Fifth Sister.”

nChu Qingzhi used her other hand to tidy up Chu Qingshuang’s hair. After this period of interaction, she also liked her siblings very much. They were motivated, cute, and kind. It was very easy to get along with them.

nTang Jinghong’s deep voice sounded. “Qingzhi, I have something to ask of you.”

nChu Qingzhi asked, “What is it?”

nSurprisingly, Tang Jinghong said, “I also want to build a house like yours beside your house. It doesn’t have to be that big. Can you help me design it?”

nAt the thought that Tang Jinghong had been chased out by his family, she immediately agreed. “I’ll help you design it.”

nThe corners of Tang Jinghong’s lips curled up slightly. “By the way, help me design the furniture as well. When the house is built, I will thank you very generously.”

nChu Qingzhi said half-jokingly and seriously, “Anywhere below 100 taels is not considered generous to me.”

nTang Jinghong laughed. “You money-grubber!”

nAfter the carriage drove for a distance, the handsome general suddenly thought of something. “Qingzhi, it’s almost the Dragon Boat Festival. What are you going to eat at home?”

nThe Dragon Boat Festival was a big festival. When the time came, the county city would be very lively.

nChu Qingzhi’s ethereal voice sounded. “Zongzi.”

n“Zongzi?” Tang Jinghong frowned. “What is Zongzi?”

nChu Qingzhi was confused

nThere was no Qu Yuan in this era? No zongzi?

nShe explained, “Zongzi is a delicacy made of glutinous rice.”

nTang Jinghong asked, “Can you make it for me to see?”

nChu Qingzhi lifted the curtain. “Why?”

nTang Jinghong only said, “I’ll tell you why after I see it.”

nChu Qingzhi thought for a moment before saying, “Then I’ll prepare it in the afternoon. Come over tomorrow night to eat it.”

nTang Jinghong raised his eyebrows in surprise. “Will it take so long to make zongzi?”

nChu Qingzhi explained, “Zongzi needs to be cooked for a few hours.”

nTang Jinghong turned around and looked at Chu Qingzhi. This little girl indeed had a lot of interesting ideas. “Alright, I’ll remember to come..”

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