CHAPTER 348: CHAPTER 348: A SOFT MOUTH AFTER EATING

Tao Mingxuan’s mood was extremely subtle at this moment.

He really detested Pei Shu’er, yet when he saw that bag of candied melon, he instinctively accepted it.

It wasn’t until the candied melon felt heavy in his hand that he realized he had already taken it.

He looked at Pei Shu’er and found that she wasn’t looking at him but had turned to talk to her mother instead.

Tao Mingxuan walked out, gazing at the candied melon in his hand, unable to resist eating a piece, and his eyes squinted subconsciously due to the sweetness.

He felt that perhaps there was nothing to fear from the bitter herbal medicines anymore.

Pei Shu’er also noticed that when she was with Shen Wanqing, it didn’t seem as restrictive, and the days weren’t so hard to endure.

The two of them had each other for company here, at least they could chat.

Shen Wanqing was indeed a very gentle person. She asked about many things that had happened to her during this time, and after finding out how capable she was, couldn’t help but reach out and pat her on the head.

"Our Shu’er is indeed remarkable; it’s fortunate you can take care of yourself."

She thought about her anxiety over the past year, which finally began to ease at this moment.

Pei Shu’er smiled and said, "Mother, I’m already a grown-up. You should be more at ease with me in the future."

Shen Wanqing nodded repeatedly.

Pei Shu’er also tended to Shen Wanqing’s health, although the medicines she brought out were quite small.

Fortunately, she had a small package that wasn’t searched, maybe due to Jing Ci’s consideration for her father-in-law.

She took the medicine out of the package to treat Shen Wanqing. Her health was really poor, suffering from weakness and having a fragile stomach.

Clearly, she’s a Minister’s wife, yet her body had deteriorated like this.

Pei Shu’er first treated Shen Wanqing’s stomach and occasionally gave her Spiritual Spring Water. Shen Wanqing’s previously pale complexion gained some color over time.

Her whole being became spirited, completely different from when she first arrived.

Moreover, Pei Shu’er would often request Tao Mingxuan to prepare ingredients and cooking utensils. Tao Mingxuan looked at Pei Shu’er with an unpleasant expression, and seeing Pei Shu’er not giving in, he had no choice but to give in.

However, he eventually conceded with a cold sneer.

Tao Mingxuan initially didn’t want to eat with them, but every time he came over, Pei Shu’er was cooking.

Moreover, the taste was far better than the Tazi’s food.

The Tazi’s food was really hard to stomach, not to mention it was very greasy and coarse.

Gradually, Tao Mingxuan also started eating there, and the ingredients preparation didn’t require Pei Shu’er’s reminder anymore; he took the initiative to have the ingredients sent over.

Only, before eating, he would always test for poison with a silver needle.

Clearly, he never trusted Pei Shu’er, but only due to his desire for good food did he eat with them.

The taste, let alone compared to the Tazi’s, was far superior even to a restaurant’s.

At the same time, Tao Mingxuan’s sleep improved considerably, and his complexion was much better than at the beginning.

He didn’t cough much anymore.

Besides, his consumption wasn’t actually contagious.

After all, there were so many soldiers around him, and none had caught consumption.

Pei Shu’er, while treating his cough, also paid attention to including lung-nourishing medicines.

This illness, as long as the cough was controlled, could be significantly improved with proper care.

Perhaps because he had enough sleep and no longer coughed, his body felt much lighter, and even his eating habits became very regular.

Thus, Tao Mingxuan’s entire demeanor was no longer as gloomy as before.

However, he was always asking Pei Shu’er for the design of the Catapult.

Pei Shu’er said, "I don’t have it, I forgot."

Knowing full well that Pei Shu’er was brushing him off, Tao Mingxuan simply couldn’t bring himself to torture Pei Shu’er.

After all, one doesn’t scold at the dinner table.

He snorted, "Pei Shu’er, don’t refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit."

Pei Shu’er used the serving chopsticks to give Tao Mingxuan a piece of fish.

"Eat more fish, it’ll help your recovery."

Tao Mingxuan glared fiercely at Pei Shu’er, who was adept at changing the subject.

Pei Shu’er smiled and continued to play the game.

"However, I think staying in this Tazi Camp isn’t really good for you either. Look, those Tazi around you seem to respect you, but not all of them truly do. I’m sure the Khan isn’t particularly keen on telling you very confidential things."

These words made Tao Mingxuan fall silent. When he first fled to the border, even though he was appointed as a Think Tank, it was just a title. He was still excluded from important meetings.

Pei Shu’er guessed at Tao Mingxuan’s silence and continued to press.

"Nonmy race will definitely have a different mind, Tao Mingxuan. You hate the Emperor; we hate the Emperor. Why don’t we cooperate? Whatever you want, we can agree to."

Tao Mingxuan gritted his teeth, hatred burning in his eyes.

"I want that vain woman to come to my side."

Pei Shu’er raised an eyebrow, she almost wanted to tear that woman apart?

Pei Shu’er nodded.

"Of course, we can."

Tao Mingxuan sneered, "But I think I can manage on my own; I don’t really need you. Staying with you is the most dangerous situation."

After all, Tang Zan is still under the control of that foolish Emperor.

After saying this, Tao Mingxuan left the tent.

What Tao Mingxuan didn’t know was that after he left, a woman sneaked out from behind his tent.

Who else could it be but Tang Qingrou? She was now living comfortably, having gained some weight, and her figure was more voluptuous.

Tang Qingrou’s eyes were shining with excitement. She had just heard Pei Shu’er’s voice, and since Tao Mingxuan was coming to this tent daily, there must be some affair between him and Pei Shu’er.

She wanted to confirm that Pei Shu’er was really there, so she made a small hole in the General’s Tent with a dagger, and sure enough, she saw Pei Shu’er inside.

She was currently laughing and chatting with Shen Wanqing.

Tang Qingrou’s eyes glimmered with intelligence, and she quickly made her way to Tuoba Jun’s Tent; she couldn’t wait to deal with Pei Shu’er.

Her voice was gentle and soft, her eyes seemed to flash with tears.

"Commander, I discovered Pei Shu’er in our tent. My parents were killed by Tang Zan, Commander, you must uphold justice for me~"

Tuoba Jun held the petite Tang Qingrou in his arms, his hand constantly soothing her back, his eyes filled with compassion.

"Qing Rou, don’t worry, I’ll surely give Pei Shu’er a hard time and get justice for you."

Tang Qingrou could feel that Tuoba Jun was genuinely considerate of her, and she couldn’t help but feel warmth in her heart.

This time, Pei Shu’er was certainly doomed. The people at the Tazi Camp numbered nearly twenty thousand; even if she wanted to escape, she would have to measure her own capabilities.

If she couldn’t escape, being hacked to death by random blades wasn’t an impossible fate.

However, she wouldn’t let Pei Shu’er die so easily.