She Came to Heal, Stayed to Conquer

The old lady’s attitude was very firm; she insisted on them drinking the soup first to nourish their bodies.

The two exchanged a glance; Han Lei really wanted to find a hole to crawl into, while Zhao Zun pursed his lips trying not to laugh.

"Yes, yes, yes." Zhao Zun nodded repeatedly, picked up the little porcelain spoon and pushed it into Han Lei’s hand, winking meaningfully and said, "Mother is right. Drink this soup first, otherwise your body won’t hold up."

Seeing Zhao Zun winking and signaling to her, Han Lei’s mouth twitched hard as she cooperatively said, "Thank you, Aunt."

The old lady’s eyes were full of affection, but before she could speak, Zhao Ling’er giggled and chimed in, "Still calling her Aunt? Sister Han Lei, shouldn’t you be changing how you address her?"

Although the old lady didn’t say it explicitly, seeing everyone acting so mysteriously today, the simple-minded girl had somewhat guessed a bit.

Han Lei was stunned, and her face turned even redder.

The old lady glared at Zhao Ling’er and nodded, "Lei’er, you will be family in the future; you should call me Mother."

Helpless, Han Lei had to whisper softly, "Mother."

The old lady nodded in satisfaction and pushed the bowl of chicken soup, "Come, drink the soup quickly."

Han Lei had no choice but to pick up the spoon, scoop a spoonful of soup, and just as she drank it, Zhao Ling’er blinked mischievously and suddenly said again.

"Sister Han Lei, this soup has a whole ginseng, it’s very nourishing, so you need to drink more."

Han Lei’s hand shook, and the soup in her mouth almost sprayed out, even Zhao Zun couldn’t help but cough.

"You keep babbling, I’ll have Mother marry you off," Han Lei tapped Zhao Ling’er’s head.

"Humph! Mother won’t do that! Brother is often not at home, Mother can’t bear to part with me." Zhao Ling’er said playfully, rubbing her head.

"Ling’er, from now on you should also change how you address her, you can’t call her Sister Han Lei anymore, you have to call her Sister-in-law."

As Zhao Zun spoke, he took two pieces of chicken from his own bowl and put them into Han Lei’s bowl, deliberately in a cheeky manner said, "Girl, eat more, today’s been hard."

"Shut up."

Han Lei kicked him under the table. Zhao Zun exaggeratedly cried out in pain, then laughed again.

Han Lei was speechless.

She really wanted to beat him up. Purposely speaking so ambiguously, who knows how the old lady will see her now.

The old lady watched their interaction and felt very comforted in her heart.

"Alright, alright, hurry up and drink the soup, it won’t taste good once it cools."

Only then did the two stop their banter and lowered their heads to continue drinking the soup.

While sipping the soup, thoughts of the big plans he had to accomplish raced through his mind. Not wanting to worry his family, Zhao Zun felt he should pacify his mother and sister first.

He put down the soup bowl and looked at the old lady.

"Mother, I am now the King of Cangzhou. The girl and I have plans to ensure the people of Cangzhou can live good lives in the future, just like our family now, living happily and joyfully."

Upon hearing this, the old lady nodded repeatedly, "That’s a good thing! Mother believes you can do it well."

Seeing his mother agree with his idea, Zhao Zun continued, "In the days to come, the girl and I may be very busy. We might often need to patrol throughout Cangzhou, and might not be able to be by your side all the time. You have to take care of yourself."

"It’s alright, you guys go ahead and be busy! Don’t worry about Mother. There are many servants at home to take care of me."

The old lady raised her hand and lovingly patted Zhao Zun’s arm, speaking earnestly.

"As long as you’re not on the battlefield fighting enemies, safe and sound, Mother is very content. You do what you want to do boldly!"

Zhao Zun nodded, thinking of the worries his mother carried for him all these years, a feeling of sorrow surged in his heart.

He turned to Zhao Ling’er and instructed, "Ling’er, when Brother and Sister-in-law are not at home, you must take care of Mother. It hasn’t been easy for you all these years."

Zhao Ling’er giggled, "Brother, when you guys aren’t home, taking care of Mother is Ling’er’s responsibility, Mother also likes having Ling’er for company."

At this point, Han Lei also spoke up, "Mother, Ling’er, don’t worry. As long as we are in Fufeng County, we will definitely come back to see you every day."

"Mm!" The old lady nodded, "Lei’er, Mother knows you’re a good girl. With you by Zun’s side, Mother feels a hundredfold assured."

Outside, dusk was settling in; inside, the candlelight flickered as the family enjoyed dinner, chatting warmly. Zhao Zun felt that such happy days were truly wonderful.

If one day, through the efforts of him and Han Lei, there would no longer be wars, no poverty, and the people of entire Cangzhou, even all of Da Jing, could live in such happiness and comfort.

How wonderful that would be!

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