She was truly impressed with Ling Mohan. Last night, she had been caught up in a debate about whether he was more handsome than Sheng Xubai, and he had refused to let her off the hook.
He had forced her to say many nice things about his looks before he generously let her go.
The unfortunate consequence was her throat, which was now in such a state that it hurt terribly.
With a creak, the door opened, and Cai Qing entered with a basin of water. "Madam, you're awake. The young general has already left, and is waiting for Madam to join him."
"He's left?"
"Yes, the young general said he wanted Madam to sleep a bit longer and set off together after Madam woke up."
Cai Qing clarified Feng Jin's confusion. When she had gone to wake Madam this morning, the young general had stopped her, saying he wanted Madam to sleep more.
"Cai Qing, help me get ready."
She was too exhausted today to even lift her arms. Doing her own grooming would be a waste of time.
"Yes, Madam."
She had Cai Qing tie her hair into a simple, neat bun, inserting a bright silver plum blossom hairpin, and then she went out directly.
When Feng Jin arrived, she was completely stunned.
Everyone in the courtyard was looking up and waiting, their gazes fixed on her.
This made her involuntarily nervous, and she swallowed.
From the back of the crowd, Ling Mohan, clad in white, walked over like an immortal and went straight towards Feng Jin. "What's wrong? Are you stunned by your husband's appearance?"
Ling Mohan was quite pleased with Feng Jin's current reaction, even enjoying it. He seemed to relish Feng Jin's adoration.
"What is this all about? Why are so many people waiting at the entrance?"
The feeling of being stared at by so many people as soon as she stepped out was not at all pleasant.
"Since you slept for so long, they could only wait here for you."
They had already been standing here for an hour. If they waited any longer, it would be dark.
He had also been waiting impatiently, so he had gone back to sit for a while before returning.
A trace of embarrassment flashed across Feng Jin's cheeks, and her small face instantly turned completely red. She reached out and pinched the man's waist hard, turning away with a blushing face.
"Madam," Cai Qing called out from behind, quickly following her with an utterly confused expression.
"Madam, where are we going?"
They had been fine just now, so why was she throwing a tantrum again? Cai Qing had no idea what had happened.
Feng Jin looked around and spotted a carriage parked behind. "Cai Qing, go and ask if that carriage is prepared for us."
She didn't want to ask Ling Mohan again and decided to rely on herself, to be self-sufficient.
"Yes, Madam."
Cai Qing agreed and hurried away. After a short while, she returned in a hurry, panting, "Madam, the young general said that carriage is prepared for us. Madam, let's get on."
"Who told you to ask Ling Mohan?"
Feng Jin's face flushed with embarrassment. Out of everyone present, why ask Ling Mohan?
What was the difference from asking herself? It would have been better if she had asked herself, this way it was awkward to say.
"Madam, I asked others, but they ignored me."
What Cai Qing said was true. The people here were all disguised members of the Black Armored Army, who were naturally disciplined and obeyed only Ling Mohan's orders.
Therefore, when Cai Qing rashly inquired, no one paid attention to her.
"Alright, don't worry about useless things. Let's get on the carriage first."
Feng Jin got into the carriage with Cai Qing's help. "Where are the two children?"
Feng Jin's remaining maternal instinct finally remembered the two children. They were supposed to leave together, so why hadn't she seen them?
"The two young masters have been arranged by the young general to be in the carriage behind, with wet nurse Lin and wet nurse Zhang taking care of them. Madam, please rest assured."
Feng Jin rolled her eyes speechlessly. Her carriage could easily seat ten people, yet they had arranged another carriage. Wasn't that unnecessary? In other words, they had too much money to spend.
It was not easy for her to earn money, and Ling Mohan wanted to squander it all. That money was meant for the two children to get married with.
"Madam, the young general was also worried that the young masters would make noise and disturb your rest, so he prepared another carriage for you."
Hearing this, Feng Jin felt a little more at ease, thinking that Ling Mohan was somewhat considerate.
"I'll sleep for a while. Wake me up when we arrive."
She was truly too sleepy. Her eyelids were still drooping, and she needed to sleep quickly.
As soon as she lay down on the soft couch, Feng Jin fell into a deep sleep.
When she woke up, it was already dark, and she was lying in an unfamiliar environment.
She sat up abruptly and stretched. The day had passed quickly, with nothing but sleeping and being on the way to sleep. Feng Jin felt truly exhausted.
After a moment, Feng Jin got up and went outside. As soon as she stepped out, she smelled the aroma of food. Her stomach, which had not had anything all day, rumbled.
Following the scent, Feng Jin found her way. When she arrived, everyone had already started eating. Feng Jin spotted Ling Mohan's seat and walked over, sitting beside him.
"Awake?"
Feng Jin nodded, picked up her chopsticks, and began to eat.
"Madam, have a bowl of soup first to line your stomach before eating these hard foods."
Cai Qing scooped a bowl of congee and handed it to Feng Jin.
"Thank you."
Feng Jin was starving and eagerly devoured the congee.
"Wet nurse Lin, where are the children?"
"The young masters are asleep. Would Madam like to see them later?"
"I will later."
She hadn't seen the little ones all day, and Feng Jin really missed them.
"Don't talk while eating or sleeping. Eat your meal properly."
Feng Jin glared at him fiercely. If he said one less sentence, no one would think he was mute.
He was meddling in everything, even during meals; he had nothing better to do.
"I'm full."
After saying that, Feng Jin got up to go see the two little ones.
As soon as she reached the doorway, she heard their babbling. Feng Jin pushed the door open and walked in.
Da Bao and Er Bao heard the door open and cleverly turned their heads to look.
"Mom...ma..."
"Hug...hug..."
The little ones' soft, indistinct voices reached Feng Jin's ears, melting her heart.
"Greetings, Madam. The young masters must have known Madam was coming, which is why they just woke up."
"Wet nurse Zhang, I'll watch them. You go down and eat something."
"Yes, Madam. This old servant will take her leave." As Wet Nurse Zhang finished speaking, she left.