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Chapter 39: Sharing the Sangma with You Chapter 38

Lou Xiao quickly stood up and tried to comfort her, "Chuxue, don't worry. Lulu is very kind and will definitely not make things difficult for you."

After his persuasion, Qiao Chuxue finally managed to smile a bit, and then gracefully walked out of the tent. Lou Xiao sat back in his chair and sighed deeply.

No matter how much he sighed, the panic in his heart could not be relieved.

The next day they continued to rush to the capital together. When they arrived in Jincheng, the emperor went to greet them with the highest etiquette. The city was full of cheers and excitement that day.

The housekeeper decorated the house with joy, but Lan Hanlu did not participate or stop it, and simply treated herself as an outsider.

Of course Lou Xiao had to go to the palace first after returning. He had Qiao Chuxue taken to the inn. Perhaps because he was homesick, Lou Xiao was even a little afraid to return to the general's mansion.

Qiao Chuxue had been waiting inside the inn since she was assigned to it. Lou Xiao emerged from the palace, followed by his personal guards who rode on horses.

"General, are we going to pick up Miss Qiao?" His question made Lou Xiao stunned.

He originally planned to go back home directly, but he felt that it was not a good idea to leave Qiao Chuxue in the inn, so he went to pick her up and prepared to go back home together.

After they arrived at the inn, Qiao Chuxue hurried out to greet them, "Axiao, you're back. How are you? The Emperor..." She grabbed Lou Xiao's arm with both hands, her face full of worry.

Lou Xiao patted her hand gently and said, "Chuxue, don't worry. I have made a great contribution. The emperor not only did not make things difficult for me, but also gave me a generous reward.

"Okay, it's getting late, I'll take you back home." He turned and was about to leave.

Qiao Chuxue's grip on his arm tightened. "Ah Xiao, don't be in such a hurry to leave. Even if there's food left in the palace, you won't be able to eat well. I asked the innkeepers to prepare some food. You and these soldiers should eat at least a little to fill your stomachs."

If it was Lou Xiao alone, he would have chosen not to eat, but the brothers guarding the palace gate had not eaten, so he thought about it and nodded in agreement.

The soldiers were naturally grateful. "Miss Chuxue is truly a kind and graceful lady."

"That's right, our general is so lucky to have a photo of a beauty like you."

Qiao Chuxue felt embarrassed by what she was saying, her cheeks flushed red as she covered her face with a handkerchief. "Don't talk nonsense like that. Hurry up and eat. The general's wife is still waiting at the mansion."

After she reminded them, everyone stopped talking and quickly quickened their eating speed.

But even if they sped up, they were still delayed, and it was already very late when they got back.

The group arrived at the gate of the general's mansion. The housekeeper had been waiting there. When he saw Lou Xiao, he quickly knelt down and burst into tears. Lou Xiao saw that the old man in the general's mansion also had tears in his eyes.

Just as everyone was sighing, a clear, somewhat lazy voice came over. "Alright, just sigh for a bit. Stop crying out in front of the door and making a fool of yourself."

Lou Xiao looked up and saw a woman silhouetted against the lanterns at the door. She was wearing a red dress embroidered with twined floral patterns. She didn't have many jewels on her head, but each one was a fine piece.

The hibiscus cheeks that adorned it were even more dazzling. Lou Xiao was excited to see her again. He strode forward and hugged her directly in his arms.

He kept rubbing his cheek against her hairline, muttering to himself, "Lulu, my Lulu, I miss you so much."

Lan Hanlu pushed him aside, her tone steady. "Alright, stop making fun of yourself here and get in quickly."

Looking past him, I saw a girl standing behind him who was about 20 years old. She was no longer considered a girl at this age, but she still had the hairstyle of an unmarried girl.

Lan Hanlu just glanced at them, then turned around and led his men straight into the mansion. Lou Xiao followed him into the mansion, forgetting there was someone behind him.

Lou Xiao's heart and eyes are now filled with Lan Hanlu. His little wife is more beautiful and charming than before, and even her impatient sidelong glances at him seem charming.

After entering the house, Lan Hanlu said directly to Lou Xiao, "Let the housekeeper assign you a room. It's getting late, I need to go to bed. We can talk tomorrow if there's anything else."

By the way, you have to attend the morning court tomorrow, so if you get up early, please speak softly so as not to wake me up." Then he turned and went to his own yard.

Lou Xiao was stunned for a moment, and was about to follow her when Qiao Chuxue pulled him back. "Xiao, where should I stay and how should I arrange it?"

Lou Xiao looked back at her, her face full of anxiety, twisting her handkerchief unconsciously in his hands, and softly comforted her. "Don't worry, the housekeeper will find someone to arrange accommodation for you. We'll discuss anything after court tomorrow."

Although it was only a delay of a few words, when he rushed to the yard on Lanhan Road, the yard had already been closed and locked.

Lou Xiao stared at the closed door, his heart sinking. He lowered his eyes and reached out to knock, only to find his hand trembling slightly. A bitter taste spread from his mouth to his throat.

He stood outside the door for a long time. He knew that Lan Hanlu knew he was outside the door, and Han Hanlu also knew that he knew he knew he was outside the door.

It was this kind of knowing that separated the friendship between the two people. Only then did Lou Xiao realize Lan Hanlu's determination.

It was already very late because of all the work. When the housekeeper reminded him, it was already dawn. He hurried back to the front yard, changed his clothes and went to court.

Joy spread throughout the court, except for the general who had returned from a victorious battle, whose face was gloomy. Qi Linmu, who had received the news early in the morning, on the contrary had a gentle expression with a raised corner of his mouth.

"Alright, since there's nothing else to do, let's go! General Lou, you've worked hard these past two years. I'll give you two days off. We can talk about other things after the holiday."

After the court session, Lou Xiao hurried back to the mansion. An hour after Lou Xiao left in the morning, Lan Hanlu got up, and the well-trained maids helped her wash and dress.

Madam Du walked in quietly. "Madam, Miss Qiao Chuxue is outside paying her respects. She has been waiting for an incense stick."

"Oh, she got up quite early! Grape, go tell Aunt Du that there's no need to pay her respects. Just go back to your own courtyard. If you have anything to say, go find the housekeeper and don't tell me."

Nanny Du wanted to say something but stopped herself, but Lan Hanlu didn't even look at her, so she could only sigh and leave. When she came to Qiao Chuxue, she bowed and conveyed the lady's words.

Qiao Chuxue clutched her handkerchief tightly, then whispered, "Sister, you're in charge of such a large general's mansion, so you must be very busy. It doesn't matter if you don't have time now. I'll just wait here for a while."

Grape heard what he said and spoke directly. "Miss Qiao, from what I know, you should be older than our wife! Calling her sister makes her look old.

Calling her "sister" is not appropriate for your status, so it's better to call her "Madam." After all, this is more reasonable and legal."