Ming Empire

Chapter 76 Affectionate
Cao Yue followed Aunt Zhu out of the Kunning Palace, because there were palace people around, the two of them didn't say anything.

It was very cold outside, after walking out of the palace gate, a gust of cold wind blew in, and Auntie Zhu shivered uncontrollably.Seeing this, Cao Yue immediately took off his robe, put it on Aimee Zhu, and whispered: "Princess, it's cold outside, be careful of catching cold!"

"Thank you, Brother Yue," Zhu Yu raised her head and gave Cao Yue a grateful look, her eyes were full of tenderness.

She didn't expect that her father planned to marry her to Cao Yue and make Cao Yue her son-in-law.After knowing this, she was very happy, but she was also worried, for fear that Cao Yue would not agree, or look down on her, which would make her too sad.

It wasn't until she received Cao Yue's letter that she realized that Cao Yue still thought of her and wanted her to help.But she still worries about gains and losses, and she doesn't know how Cao Yue will react after knowing this.

Knowing that Cao Yue was going to enter the palace today, she didn't know how excited and nervous she was. When she was dressing up, she repeatedly reminded her maid, Yun'er, to dress up for her and not be sloppy.Yun'er naturally understood Aimi Zhu's thoughts, and hurriedly agreed while secretly laughing inwardly.

Just now, Cao Yue's small act of undressing and putting it on for her made her feel a lot of warmth. It seems that this person in front of him is also interesting to her, otherwise he would not be so considerate.

At this time, the two had already reached the corridor of the Jiaotai Hall, and for some unknown reason, they stopped in unison in this leeward place.

Cao Yue looked at this pretty person in front of her tenderly, Zhu Yu's face turned red again, but she still had the courage to raise her head to look at Cao Yue, as if hesitating to speak.

"Cao Yue has always carried the gift from the princess close to me!" Cao Yue took out the piece of jade that Auntie Zhu gave her last time from his bosom, put it in his hand and gestured to her, "Thank you very much, Princess, for your kindness, Cao Yue Certainly not to blame."

These words made Auntie Zhu tremble uncontrollably, and her pretty face became even more red, but she still looked up at Cao Yue, her eyes were full of shyness, and she said softly: "You... Do you want to give me a gift in return?"

Cao Yue was stunned for a moment, shook his head in embarrassment, and after thinking about it, he took off the string of beads he usually wears from his hand, presented it to Aimee Zhu, and said with a smile: "I entered the palace in a hurry, and I didn't prepare for it." What. This is the hand bead my father left me. Although it is not expensive, it is also an ancestral item of our Cao family. I will give it to you today as my heart!"

Aimee Zhu stared at the string of rosewood hand beads carefully for a while, then finally showed a happy smile, stretched out her hand, took the hand beads from Cao Yue's palm, and put them on her wrist, showing off again Showing his white wrist to Cao Yue, he said softly, "Then I'll take it, the size is just right, it's just that it's wrapped around more than yours."

Auntie Zhu's delicate smile made Cao Yue's heart feel softer, and he couldn't help reaching out to grab Auntie Zhu's little hand and held it in his palm.Auntie Zhu didn't expect Cao Yue to be so bold, she struggled subconsciously, but immediately gave up and let Cao Yue hold her hand.

The two looked at each other, and Cao Yue looked at Aimee Zhu with a smile, Aimee Zhu's face became more and more red, and her eyes became softer and softer.

Fortunately, no one from the palace came to this party, no one discovered their private intimacy, let alone disturbed them.

Seeing that there was no one around, Cao Yue gently stretched out his hand and pulled Aimee Zhu, Aimee Zhu gave a low exclamation, and fell into Cao Yue's arms.The two hugged each other tightly like this, and Cao Yue could feel the slight trembling of the body of the person in his arms.

Cao Yue, who finally noticed someone coming from afar, let go of Aimee Zhu who looked confused, took another two steps back, and said in a low voice, "Princess, someone is coming, I should go too."

"Okay!" Auntie Zhu also woke up from her confusion, and nodded in a panic.

"If I have a chance to enter the palace in a few days, I will come to see you again!" Cao Yue showed a bright smile at Aimee Zhu, turned around and left.

Auntie Zhu stared blankly at Cao Yue walking away slowly until she was blocked by Qian Qing.After looking away, she realized that she was still wearing Cao Yue's robe, and she forgot to return it to him just now.

Touching the black robe with her hands, Aimee Zhu's heart became more tender, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help showing a happy smile.After standing still for a while, she turned around and walked back slowly towards Kunning Palace. When walking, she couldn't help turning her head several times.

She was thinking that this dress must be returned to Cao Yue, so that the two of them could meet again.

Next time we meet, what should we say and do?Think about it for a few days!
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Cao Yue stayed in Beijing for five days. During these five days, he did a lot of things, but unfortunately, he couldn't enter the palace to meet Aimee Zhu again.When Cao Yue arrived in Beijing, it was already the thirteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, and he had to rush back to Datong immediately. There were still many things for him to deal with before.

Originally, Cao Yue wanted to see Emperor Chongzhen once before leaving Beijing, but Emperor Chongzhen didn't have time to meet him, because he had too many things to do a year ago.Emperor Chongzhen asked Cao Yue to go back to Datong first to train the Datong town army well, and don't worry about other things.

Cao Yue could only give up the idea of ​​entering the palace, pack up and prepare to return to Datong.But before leaving, he still wrote a letter to Aunt Zhu, asking a young eunuch to be sent to the palace, and of course some money is indispensable.

It was the 21st of the twelfth lunar month when Cao Yue returned to Datong, and another heavy snow fell.

Fortunately, Cao Yue walked quickly and returned to Datong before the heavy snow blocked the road, otherwise the trip would be delayed.

The Chinese New Year was coming, Cao Yue didn't urge the soldiers to train hard anymore, he was going to give the whole army a holiday so that they could have a good New Year too.The New Year's reward is of course indispensable, which is a big expense.

Recruiting recruits and purchasing weapons cost a lot, and the money Cao Yue raised was almost the same.However, the family's relief cannot last forever. Cao Yue must have a detailed plan for how to raise money and food next.

Around the Chinese New Year, Cao Yue had to worry about this matter.

The family's help is what Cao Yue can rely on the most. Of course, he can't just ask for money from the family members. He has to figure out a way to make more money from the existing money. Making money in business is the best Method.

Jiangnan is rich, and Cao Yue thinks the most practical way to make money from Jiangnan people.

Years later, mother and elder brother Cao Chao will go to Jiangnan, and some members of the family will also go. Cao Yue wants to discuss a good way before they leave Datong.

Therefore, after arranging his military affairs, he returned to the Cao Mansion in the east of Datong City with his personal soldiers.After returning to the mansion, he immediately discussed the family property with his mother, brother, and several elders in the clan.

(End of this chapter)