Lei Tie nodded without saying a word, and asked Chen Chuang if there was anything wrong with his eyes.
The majestic golden eagle flew over without any haste, like fallen leaves, falling silently on the guardrail of the city wall, a pair of black bean-like eyes watching Lei Tie, full of loyalty.
Lei Tie raised his hand and held its back lightly.
Chen Chuang looked at the enemy camp in the distance, "Our army suffered a lot of casualties in the battle yesterday. I don't know what the general's plan is next?"
Lei Tie stared at him for a moment, "This general has his own discretion and does not bother his Royal Highness." The so-called "supervising the army" has two duties, one is to supervise the general, and the other is to inspect the merits and punishments of the army. For Lei Tie, the prince only has the right to supervise, but not the right to intervene in combat.
Chen Chuang didn't think he was disgusted. He looked annoyed and ashamed and said: "Oh, the hall is overwhelmed in a hurry, please don't blame the general. General, the hall suddenly remembered that there is still official business to deal with, and he has fallen away!"
"His Royal Highness, please." Lei Tie raised his hand and asked.
After Chen Chuang left, he recruited one of his men and ordered: "Watch your Highness closely."
"Yes!"
Chen Chuang stepped down the city wall along the stone steps, his gentle eyes suddenly full of gloom. He is both the first queen's son, the eldest son of the emperor, the crown prince, and even the dragon chair can only belong to him. How can Zhen Guo Gong dare not put him in his eyes like this, so he is not annoyed. He waited for Lei Tie to kneel in front of him one day!
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The capital city is located in the north of Daxia Country, and the first snowfall of winter falls in late November. The bitter cold wind blew the corner of the wall horribly, making a terrible whimper; the windows that were not tight enough were choked by the wind. Large swaths of snowflakes danced and landed in the gust of goose feathers. The sky was obscured by dense snowflakes, and a thick layer of white snow accumulated on the ground in a short time. Almost all shops hung heavy curtains to keep out the wind. The street vendors didn't have the courage to set up stalls in this weather, and the streets were much wider than usual. There were sparse pedestrians on the road, both hands hidden in their sleeves, necks shrunk, eyes slightly squinted, and the pace was quickened, and the thick curtains of the tavern were lifted. A burst of heating rushed toward him with the tempting aroma of wine, and he was so comfortable that he could not help but groan.
The dining hall of the town government office was very hot. The windows were closed, and four charcoal basins were placed in the four corners of the house. On the round dining table in the middle, in the huge hot pot, the red and spicy soup was tumbling, and the meatballs, chicken nuggets, and mushrooms were looming. On the side of the long table, people swiftly cut all kinds of cleaned ingredients, put them in white porcelain dishes, and served them on the table. Sliced beef, sliced lamb, fish balls, meatballs, heart-packed balls, lotus root balls, vermicelli, potato chips, spinach, cabbage, coriander, crab meat, tofu...extremely rich. It is not appropriate to eat hot pot in the morning, but hot pot is the most enjoyable in this weather. And the family hasn't eaten hot pot for a long time.
Qin Mian lay lazily on the sofa, holding the account book in his left hand, and a notebook on his lap. The pen in his right hand sketched on it from time to time.
Qin Ruiqi was sitting on the solo sofa diagonally opposite, with a chess board in front of him, playing chess with himself, with a small face stern, his eyes calm.
Qin Mian sighed secretly, which looked exactly like his father.
Suddenly discovering that the younger son was not there, he half propped up and looked out the door.
Wearing a white brocade robe, Lei Ruilin stood under the corridor with his hands holding hands. He looked up at the snowy sky with a melancholy expression. He paced slowly and chanted leisurely, "The north wind blows the white grass and the ground meets the snow. Suddenly, like a night of spring breeze, thousands of trees and pear blossoms bloomed."
Qin Mian let out a laugh; Lei Ruilin's lips also had a faint smile.
"Okay, great poet, we'll have to eat first if we don't come in." Qin Mian put down the account book in his hand, stood up, stretched his waist, looked at the ingredients on the table, estimated that there will be enough for three people.
"Wait!" Lei Ruilin's gifted demeanor disappeared without a trace. He rushed to the table like a monkey and looked at the rolling hot pot with greedy eyes, "Daddy, can you eat it?"
"Yeah." Qin Mian motioned to the people to withdraw, "Your favorite chicken is already cooked, and Rui Qi's favorite meatballs are also cooked."
Lei Qin Le went out last and closed the door.
The little brothers sat down next to their father, one left and the other right.
Qin Mian took two cooked chicken drumsticks out and put them in the bowls of their two sons. "Are you all hungry? Eat."
Yibai and Jinmao have already "started up" a long time ago, each with a pot in front of them, eating with relish.
Qin Ruiqi gave Qin Mian a chopstick, his favorite vermicelli.
Lei Ruilin used a slotted spoon to scoop a few delicious balls into the bowl of Qin Mian, "Daddy eat too."
Qin Mian smiled slightly, and did not forget to tell them to slow down and be careful of burning.
Lei Ruilin took a bite of a chicken leg and squinted with joy, "It's delicious. It would be great if Daddy was there."
Qin Ruiqi looked at Qin Mian.
Qin Mian gave his chopsticks and comforted: "Don't worry, your father will come back safely. When he comes back, our family can eat hot pot together."
"Yeah!" Lei Rui Lin nodded repeatedly.
Qin Ruiqi asked: "Daddy, can Daddy hurry back to the New Year?"
Qin Mian confidently said: "It must be possible. When he comes back, let him take us to hunt, and then our family will cook hot pot with the game."
Qin Ruiqi and Lei Ruilin both brightened their eyes and said in unison, "Okay!"
"Daddy, my brother and I need to have a pony first." Lei Ruilin was excited when he thought of hunting.
"Okay." Qin Mian said with a smile, "I heard that some breeds of horses in Ximan are much stronger than those of Daxia Country. We'll write a letter to your father after dinner and let him write to you over there. The two grabbed two ponies as New Year gifts."
"Oh, great!" Lei Ruilin couldn't help but exclaim.
Qin Ruiqi smiled.
Qin Mian urged, "Hurry up."
After eating the hot pot, Qin Ruiqi and Lei Ruilin ran to the table and wrote to Lei Tie. The brothers muttered with their heads next to their heads. Lei Ruilin was in high spirits, not to mention, even Qin Ruiqi, who has always been steady. The mood is high.
Qin Mian smiled and shook his head, continuing to read the books.
After the people cleaned up the dining table, they left silently.
The sound of a pair of feet crunching on the snow came closer and closer.
Steward Fu tightened the winter hat on his head and stomped the snow on his feet in the corridor before knocking on the door.
"Madam Qi, the people from Weiyuan Hou Mansion just sent me a greeting."
Weiyuan Hou Mansion is the home of the state head.
"Come in." Qin Mian opened the post and looked at it. It turns out that the next holiday is Chang Sun Hong's eight-year-old birthday. Chang Sun Hong invited Qin Ruiqi and Lei Ruilin to visit his house.
Because of Chen Mufeng's friendship with Qin Mian and Lei Tie, the brothers Qin Ruiqi and Lei Ruilin also got closer at Dongyang Academy and Changsunhong. The three of them got along more happily and later became good friends.
Qin Mian has always attached importance to cultivating the self-reliance and assertiveness of the two children, and handed the post to Qin Ruiqi.
"Son, you decide to go or not to go."
Qin Ruiqi read the post and nodded to Qin Mian, "Go."
Lei Ruilin has no opinion.
Qin Mian asked Fu Steward to reply to the post.
Lei Ruilin lay on the back of the sofa where Qin Mian was sitting, tilted his head and asked, "Daddy, what gift should my brother and I give Changsun Hong a suitable gift?"
"What do you think?" Qin Mian teased him.
Lei Ruilin said solemnly: "My son thinks that we are still young now, and the gifts don't need to be too expensive.
Qin Mian stroked his little head appreciatively. "That's right. You discuss with your brother. If you are undecided, come and ask Daddy."
"Okay." Lei Ruilin ran back to his brother.
The heavy snow fell until it got dark, and Qin Mian thought of Lei Tie, wondering if it was snowing at the border. Lei Tie is not afraid of the cold, but snow is prone to many problems, and the army will be more concerned about management.
Plug the door in, turn off the light, Qin Mian flashed and appeared in the space. Only at night can Lei Tie find a chance to enter the space and meet him, tonight he is just trying his luck.
He first picked some vegetables from the vegetable garden and washed them by the river, then went to the kitchen to clean up all other ingredients. No matter when Lei Tie comes in, he can cook hot pot at any time. Lei Tie must not be able to eat too good food at the border, I'm afraid the bird will almost fade out of his mouth. This is because he is a cultivator, otherwise, after a few months in Xiguan, he will become thinner.
After replenishing Lei Tie's appearance into a bamboo pole, Qin Mian couldn't help laughing.
"Wife, what are you laughing at?" Lei Tie looked behind him for a while before Fang said softly.
Qin Mian turned his head back, the emotion of surprise made his eyes brighter, "I thought I couldn't see you today!" A faint bloody smell was smelled at the end of the nose, and it was clear that the war was on again today. Scan the man up and down to make sure he is not injured, relieved.
"How long can I stay? I'll cook hot pot for you."
Lei Tie walked over to embrace him, kissed his lips fiercely, reluctant to separate but had to separate, "I will go out in a while."
Qin Mian put down the kitchen knife and hugged his waist.
"Your son wants two ponies."
Lei Tie's chin nodded on his profile, "How about you?"
"It's enough for you to come back unharmed." Qin Mian rubbed his shoulder, not wanting to let go.
"Relax, I won't let myself hurt." Lei Tie kissed him again, "There is another big thing."
"What is it?" Qin Mian heard the solemnity in his tone.
"Today's battle, Tuluotian seems to be aware of our army's every move. I suspect that the eldest prince and Tu Guoluo colluded and leaked the layout of our army." A cold light flashed in Lei Tie's eyes, "The prince is extremely ambitious. Great, I'm worried that if he can't do anything, he will send someone to deal with you and your child. Be careful these days."