noffsinger Chapter 318 Don't Talk Nonsense
Chapter 318 Don't Talk Nonsense
When Xiong Shilin brought his wife into the general's mansion, Liu Ruyue became a little confused.
"Husband, we are not in the wrong place, are we?" Liu Ruyue lowered her voice and whispered to Xiong Shilin.
"Where did you go wrong?" Xiong Shilin spoke in a loud voice, which made Liu Ruyue embarrassed.
"Speak softly!" Liu Ruyue pinched Xiong Shilin secretly, feeling a little embarrassed.
Lu Shui, who was leading the way, said with a smile, "Don't be surprised, Madam Xiong. This is indeed the General's Mansion. General Xiong did not bring us to the wrong door! Our Lord and Madam are already waiting for you two in the main hall."
Liu Ruyue's face flushed instantly, and she quickly said softly, "I was rude! Miss, please don't take it to heart."
This courtyard looks very simple, without any excessive decoration, but every place is kept very clean and tidy. However, a courtyard of this size, let alone a general's mansion, even the house of the county magistrate of her mother's family was bigger and more magnificent than this courtyard, with pavilions and towers. In contrast, this place looks like an ordinary wealthy family in the city, and a not-so-rich one at that.
This was very different from the impression she had of a general's mansion, so she had such doubts.
As soon as they entered the main hall, they saw Wei Ling, Su Jixiang, Xie Yingfeng and Qu Wanning already waiting for them.
Xiong Shilin quickly pulled Liu Ruyue forward to greet him.
"I am quite familiar with Madam Xiong." Qu Wanning said with a smile. She walked over and took Liu Ruyue's hand in a familiar manner, smiling.
Liu Ruyue's face turned even redder.
These days, she often went to the prefectural government office to cause trouble for Xie Yingfeng, and every time, Qu Wanning came out to receive her...
"I am sorry for my rudeness. I have disturbed you for several days. Please forgive me." Liu Ruyue bowed quickly and said.
"Hey, it's okay. Not many people visit my place on weekdays, so it's a pleasure to entertain Madam Xiong." Qu Wanning said with a smile, and then looked at Su Jixiang, "This is my good sister, also the general's wife. This is the first time you meet each other today, so I am also an introducer."
Only then did Liu Ruyue see clearly the woman in plain clothes standing next to Wei Ling.
Her hair was tied up behind her head without any extra decorations, only a jade hairpin pinned between her temples, which made her black hair look more like clouds, and made her half-gorgeous face, as if rekindled with thick ink, look more graceful. There was a hint of heroism in her smiling eyes, and the plain clothes on her body not only did not look too dull, but instead made her look very elegant and graceful.
This is a woman who combines beauty and heroism, with a unique charm that makes people unforgettable at first sight.
"Hello, General's wife!" Liu Ruyue was actually a little dazed. When she saw the woman nod at her, she came to her senses and quickly bowed.
Her heart beat rapidly.
Su Jixiang also walked over with a smile, "I often hear Xie Yingfeng complaining, but now I see the real person. Madam Xiong is very persistent. I have rarely seen someone who can make Xie Yingfeng so helpless."
Xie Yingfeng's face was sunburned, "Hey! Don't talk nonsense, when did I complain?"
Liu Ruyue said quickly, "It's all my fault. I've caused trouble to all the lords and ladies." She was worried. She didn't see Xiong Shilin coming home, so she was anxious and went to Xie Yingfeng to ask for information. She also knew that this was causing trouble for Xie Yingfeng, but she would not be willing to not see Xiong Shilin, so she had to go and look for him again and again.
"What have you done wrong?" Su Jixiang pulled Liu Ruyue to look at Xiong Shilin, "It's your husband's fault! As a real man, you did things without considering the consequences. You just relied on your courage and made your wife suffer for so many days in vain. You deserve to be punished!"
Xiong Shilin quickly clasped his fists and saluted, "Madam is right, I do deserve to be punished."
He had seen a lot today with Wei Ling, and learned from Wei Ling that the idea of building a school for the orphans of the Black Tiger Army came from Su Jixiang, and that the money spent on opening the school before was all from the Caidiexuan opened by Su Jixiang. This time, he was full of admiration for Su Jixiang and Wei Ling, and naturally dared not be as reckless and talk nonsense as before.
"Since you accept the punishment, I will punish you to drink the first glass of wine first!" Su Jixiang said with a smile.
Her words broke the slight awkwardness that was flowing in the room, instantly eliminated the uneasiness of Xiong Shilin and Liu Ruyue, and brought everyone closer together.
Everyone smiled at each other when they heard the words, and the room was suddenly filled with hearty laughter.
"Yes! I obey your command!" Xiong Shilin laughed the loudest. He suddenly felt that the general's wife whom he met for the first time was not only a beauty, but also a straightforward person whom he was willing to listen to!
Everyone sat down and immersed themselves in the play amidst laughter, and Su Jixiang told Guihua to serve the dishes.
Xiong Shilin stood up and drank the first glass of wine. "Madam, General, Military Advisor, I apologize here! Let's not say anything more from now on. I, Old Xiong, only listen to the words of the General and Military Advisor! No one else can do it! From now on, if the general tells me to go east, I will definitely not go west. If he tells me to beat a dog, I will definitely not chase a chicken!"
"Alright, alright." Wei Ling showed a warm smile on his face, which was completely different from his usual image in the military camp. Xiong Shilin felt a little dazzled by it.
It turns out that the cold-hearted general can also smile so beautifully and warmly at home.
The dishes were served. Su Jixiang had bought some small fish and shrimps at the market today. She fried them in oil until they were crispy, then sprinkled them with chopped green onions, mustard, sesame seeds, pepper salt and other seasonings, and put some of Su Jixiang's own egg sauce on the side, plus some pancakes she made by mixing corn flour and flour. The pancakes were as thin as paper, soft but with a bit of toughness, and very chewy.
After brushing some egg sauce on the tortilla and adding small fish and shrimps, wrap it in it, put it in your mouth and take a bite. The unique aroma of the corn tortilla mixed with the crispy and delicious fish and shrimps, your mouth is instantly filled with all kinds of fresh and fragrant flavors. It is so delicious that you can't stop eating.
"Wow, what's the name of this dish, General?" Xiong Shilin took a tortilla that the servants had rolled for him and praised it after taking just one bite. "You must not hide it from me. Teach me, and I will be willing to eat it every day!"
Wei Ling smiled and looked at Su Jixiang. Su Jixiang explained the steps of making it. Xiong Shilin nodded repeatedly, then looked at his wife, "I will try it when I get home and make it for you!"
Liu Ruyue's face immediately turned red. She nudged Xiong Shilin with her elbow in embarrassment, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"I'm not talking nonsense, you don't know how to cook!" Xiong Shilin glared, "Don't I cook for you at home?" Then he glared and asked belatedly, "Oh, I was locked up for so many days, how did you survive?"