Reborn as a Merchant Girl, the General's Beloved

Things in the world are unpredictable. Now that Hongze has won the emperor's favor, he will surely have his own place in the future. It will only take a short time for him to be granted a title of nobility and appointed as a prime minister. What's more, this son is just like his mother, willful and capricious. He regards fame, wealth and rank as toys that are within his reach and he treats them for pleasure and never takes them to heart.

Thinking of this, he lowered his head silently. The jade pendant tied around his waist was already old, and the patterns on it were a little blurred, but the jade was soft and smooth, and it was obvious that its owner played with it often.

He thought of the jade pendant on Hongze's waist, stroking his own silently, and said to himself: "Wanru, did you see it? He is now enjoying the emperor's grace, and he is living a good life..."

The wind was howling outside the house. The sky, which was originally cloudless, suddenly turned into a rainstorm. The strong wind blew up the rain and fog all over the sky, and the whole world was white.

It rained heavily all day, and the rain gradually subsided in the evening. Anan was leaning lazily on a chair, feeling sleepy. Several little maids were chattering about the embroidery patterns on their skirts. Seeing her laziness, Nanny Su could not help but remind her, "Madam, you haven't checked the accounts of the neighboring courtyard for a long time. You should go and take a look."

"Yeah." Anan responded, but his body was soft and he was too lazy to move. He just turned over.

Nanny Su looked at the table. Her favorite cloud cake and several fashionable cakes were untouched. She couldn't help but frowned, knelt down beside her chair, touched her forehead and said to herself: "Is she sick?"

After being teased by her, Anan hurriedly forced himself to sit up and said with a smile, "It's nothing. I guess I didn't sleep well last night and I'm not in good spirits."

It would have been fine if we didn't talk about this, but as soon as we talked about this, Nanny Su started to talk.

Anan was afraid that she would tell her mother about these things and think of taking a concubine for Hongze, so he quickly pulled Su Ma and said with a smile: "Mammy, it's really not that Hongze is clinging to me this time. I listened to your advice and wanted to be a good wife and mother. I got up early to help him get dressed and go to court. It's just that I'm lazy on weekdays, so I'm not used to it this first time..."

Nanny Su wanted to say something, but the little girls beside her covered their mouths and laughed. Anan's face turned red. He glared at them and said sternly, "If you keep doing this, I will find someone to marry you all off!"

The maids packed their things and went out with a smile. Anan was afraid of hearing Nanny Su's nagging again, so he said coquettishly, "Mammy, I want some summer clothes to wear. Can you go to Sister Jinxuan's place and help me look for some?"

Nanny Su knew very well that it was Anan who was trying to get her out of the way, and seeing that it was almost time, she went out.

When Hongze returned home, there was nothing to be seen on his face, but he smelled slightly of alcohol and had a slight fragrance on his body.

Anan helped him change his clothes and asked with a smile, "Did you go to the brothel to drink wine today?"

He slowly came over, hugged her from behind, and said with a smile: "My lady, just don't worry. My reputation in this capital is really too bad. No brothel is willing to receive me."

Anan glanced back at him and he smiled and said, "Lian Tong and Duan Niang have entered the capital."

Speaking of Lian Tong and Duan Niang, Anan was stunned for a moment and asked hurriedly: "Did something happen to the fourth brother in Yongning Guard?"

He smiled, patted her head and comforted her, "Something happened to Duan Niang's family, so they came here to visit."

"Let's arrange for them to live in our house." Anan hung his coat on the hanger and patted it gently.

"They are here to visit their parents. Besides, it is inconvenient for the secret guards to do this." Hong Ze hugged her, touched her nose, and smiled, "They understand the good intentions of the mistress."

The two were just being affectionate when they heard Jiuling coughing outside.

Hongze frowned and asked in a low voice: "What's the matter?"