Chapter 554: Pathetic Thing!

ealing a section of her smooth, white neck, which glistened in the sunlight.Jia Xu subconsciously swallowed, he pinched the pouch in his sleeve, it had twenty or thirty taels of silver inside, so ten...Jia Yin happily munched on the cooked corn. Seeing the bright yellow steamed potatoes right before her, with some parts near the pot already half-burnt, she became impatient to finish the last bite of corn and then grab the potatoes.

As a result, she bit down a little too hard on the last mouthful, her mouth hurting so much that she yelped and jumped up.

Everyone was startled and wanted to ask her what was wrong.

Jia Yin opened her mouth and let out a few corn kernels, with a tiny baby tooth mixed in.

It turned out that one of her bottom front teeth had retired!

"Oh no, Funiu lost a tooth!"

"Haha, the little girl is growing up and starting to lose her teeth."

"Little bucktooth, you are so cute."

This tooth wasn't moving around much before, but it came out suddenly this time. The break is a little bloody.

Everyone was afraid of Jia Yin and tried their best to please her.

Jiayin's teeth were chattering, she was really a mix of laughter and tears.

In her past life, when she chipped a front tooth, for some unknown reason, it never grew back. However, she was constantly mocked by children her own age.

To be reborn as a human and have to experience the awkward moment of losing teeth again!

Old Li felt sorry for his daughter, but he couldn't bear to see her sad. He directly hugged his daughter and, holding a small tooth as big as a mung bean, went out the door. Then, he held up his daughter so she could throw the tooth onto the roof.

In the end, he chuckled and coaxed his daughter, “Throw your lost tooth to the roof, and Funiu’er will have a new tooth soon!”

"Well, thank you, Father!" Funiu habitually grinned, but the cold wind that blew into her toothless gums reminded her of her reality. She quickly covered her mouth with her hand.

Everyone laughed unkindly.

Jia Yin laughed helplessly, then let go and ran to grab a half-steamed potato. She smeared it with chili sauce and took big bites.

The soft and fluffy steamed potatoes, with a hint of saltiness and spice, were surprisingly suitable for her current weak teeth.

Unfortunately, he had only taken two bites when his mother-in-law snatched it away.

Tao Hongying stuffed the half-eaten potato from her daughter's mouth and finished it in three bites. Then, she gave her daughter a new one without chili peppers and said, "Chili is hot and can hurt your gums. You just lost a tooth, so you can't eat it. Be careful or you won't grow new teeth!"

This threat really pricked Jia Yin's heart, and no matter how much she craved it, she could only obediently listen.

While people were chatting and eating, they asked Li Laosi about the situation in Jiangbei. Li Laosi picked out some things he could tell and briefly spoke about them.

When people think of their hometowns, they can't help but feel a sense of nostalgia.

Actually, Li Lao Si didn't have to say it. They already knew that even the best city would be reduced to ruins if it fell into the hands of barbarians.

And those who hadn't moved to the south of the Yangtze River in time were directly killed by the barbarians. At least they died quickly.

But those who are encircled and made slaves, now unable to live or die, are the most pitiful...

After the meal, everyone went back to rest with heavy hearts.

Tao Hongying still wanted to help tidy up the kitchen, but she was pushed back to her room by Lao Tai Li early.

Since the couple has been apart for so long, they should get intimate. Who knows, maybe they'll even have another baby to add to Jia Yin!

It's needless to say how joyful the Li family was upon Li Lao Si's return. As for the Marquis, after entering Xin Du, he went straight to the palace.

He's been gone for several months now, and Jiangbei has once again become a haven for barbarians. With communication with Jiangnan being so difficult, there are indeed many things that have piled up.

The emperor was also looking forward to his return. Seeing him enter the door and about to kneel, he held him up at once, "Cousin, you're back! How was this campaign Were you injured"

"Thanks to Your Majesty's blessing, I have some minor injuries but no serious ones." The Marquis smiled and replied.

The Emperor was uneasy and immediately summoned the imperial physician.

The Imperial Physician had initially thought the Emperor was ill, and he was frightened out of his wits. However, upon discovering that it was just the Marquis of Xinting being examined, he let out a sigh of relief.

After much effort, the imperial physician knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, the Marquis has no serious injuries. The minor wounds are well treated and should not lead to any severe complications."

"But the Lord Hou fights outside, three meals can't eat on time, sleep little, so seriously consumes Qi and blood, best to raise a period of time, otherwise... otherwise it will affect lifespan."

The Emperor immediately turned cold and ordered the imperial physician, "Prescribe tonic medicine, at once! Fetch the necessary herbs from the inner storehouse. You must restore Lord Hou's health."

"Yes, Your Majesty," the imperial physician hurriedly retreated. The eunuch chief was not at ease with the young eunuch running errands, so he followed to write the prescription and fetch the medicinal herbs.

In the Imperial Study, the Emperor pulled the Marquis to sit opposite him and personally poured tea for him, saying: “Cousin, you've worked hard. Without you, there would be no peace in Jiangnan today.”

"Your Majesty, you mustn't say such things. It was the soldiers' loyalty and bravery that won this victory. I merely led them," the Marquis said humbly. "This campaign resulted in the deaths of over three thousand barbarians. Before next spring arrives, the barbarians will have no strength left to invade. You can rest assured about the autumn harvest and the coming winter."

"Good, good!" The emperor was overjoyed. "Corn and potatoes will be harvested soon, with enough yield for seeds. Next year, we'll promote their cultivation across Jiangnan."

"When the national treasury is full and our food reserves are ample, we will be able to launch a large-scale counterattack and reclaim the Jiangbei region."

The Lord nodded, and was about to speak when a commotion came from outside the main hall.

The Emperor frowned and asked in a loud voice, "What's the matter"

Immediately, a young eunuch came in from outside, looking embarrassed. He reported, "Your Majesty, it is the Third Princess who personally brewed this tonic and wants to send it to you. The servant said that you and the Marquis are discussing important matters, but the princess doesn't believe…"

Before he could finish his words, the Third Princess entered with a tray. Upon seeing the Lord who was sitting and drinking tea, her face turned pale, and the tray in her hand fell to the floor with a clatter.

For a time, she was moved out of the Kunning Palace and lived alone. Without her mother's protection and with strict caregivers, it was truly unbearable.

Today, she finally got the chance to cook soup while learning how to do so. She thought of bringing it to her father emperor and asking him to let her move back to Kunning Palace.

Who would have thought... I would run into Hou of Xinting!

Even the lowest-ranking eunuchs who sweep the palace floor know that Marquis Xinting is a murderous demon. It is said that during his campaign in Jiangbei, he was so famished that he roasted barbarians like wild chickens and ate them…

She had just bullied County Princess Kangle before. Could Marquis Xinting have come to settle the score with her!

"Oh! Help!" The third princess, the more she thought about it, the more afraid she became, screaming and turning her head to run.

A dumbfounded eunuch was left behind, along with the frowning marquis and... the emperor whose face had darkened.

The little eunuch, finally not foolish, quickly picked up the tray and broken dishes, then retreated.

The Marquis coughed twice and said to the Emperor, "Am I too murderous Did I scare the princess"

The Emperor knew all too well what his disappointing daughter was afraid of, but he couldn't say it aloud. So, he simply said, "Ignore her, she's useless!"

Just at this time, the chief eunuch rushed back. Seeing the mess in the room, he was furious and wanted to scold the little eunuchs severely. However, he still smiled obsequiously and reported, "Your Majesty, the prescription is ready, and the medicine has also been prepared. This old slave has instructed everyone to send it to the Hou Mansion."

The Emperor nodded and ordered, "Tell the imperial kitchen to make some more dishes that the Marquis likes."

"Yes, Your Majesty," the chief eunuch replied, calling for the young eunuchs to quickly tidy the room and then shut the door... careful.Jia Yin has to hand in her needlework assignment this afternoon. She's currently putting the finishing touches on it, with her teacher and aunts helping her "improve" the quality. In reality,...