Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 1006 - 104_1

Chapter 1006: 104_1

Upon hearing Xiao’er’s words, Fu Ranhui’s face immediately darkened: "Yes, we’re leaving tomorrow. He told me the conditions in Zhan’er Island are poor and everything is still under construction, so it’s not suitable for me to accompany him yet. That’s why I came here today to ask you, is the place really that bad? What extra things should I prepare for him?"

Last night, Fu Ranhui helped Zhao Youwei pack, but everything she put in, he said was unnecessary. Whether it was not needed there or they already had it, he told her to only bring a few changes of clothes.

Fu Ranhui had no experience in helping her husband pack for a journey.

She usually needed many things when she was going out, but Zhao Youwei rejected all of them.

Therefore, she decided to come and ask Xiao’er if it was really unnecessary.

Xiao’er and Shangguan Xuanyi had both been to Zhan’er Island, they knew the conditions there, and Shangguan Xuanyi also occasionally left the Imperial Capital on his own for a few days on official business.

Xiao’er must have a lot of experience in helping her husband pack for a trip, so Fu Ranhui quickly came to learn from her after breakfast, planning to return early to help Zhao Youwei pack.

"The conditions on Zhan’er Island are indeed a bit poor, it lacks a lot, and with the current weather, many foods are not preservable. You can’t bring much food. You can only bring some food that can be preserved for a longer time. I’ve just prepared some for my elder brother. If you don’t mind, Princess, you can take it back. I’ll request for more. As for other necessities, indeed some changes of clothes will do. General Zhao is to travel a long distance. It’s inconvenient to carry too many things on the road.

Moreover, he has been at Zhan’er Island for quite some time now, so he should already have all the necessities. There’s no need to bring extra things over."

Xiao’er believed Zhao Youwei made the right decision leaving Fu Ranhui behind. The number of soldiers stationed there has been decreasing due to radiation exposure, with the purpose of conserving meds.

For more than two years, Xiao’er was always

Although Fu Ranhui could accompany him without staying at Zhan’er Island, wouldn’t that also mean not living together with Zhao Youwei? Being alone in a new place with different climate and dietary habits and no one familiar to talk to, she’d be better off staying in the Imperial Capital, waiting for the radiation at Zhan’er Island to dissipate before going there.

"Is it really unnecessary? But would it be inappropriate if I take the food you prepared for your elder brother?" Fu Ranhui couldn’t resist the temptation. She knew well that Xiao’er’s cooking skills were superb. The food she made was so delicious that Fu Ranhui couldn’t stop eating once she started.

But Fu Ranhui was a complete disaster in the kitchen. Even if she wanted to personally make something for Zhao Youwei, she didn’t dare.

After all, she couldn’t swallow what she made herself, let alone recognize what it was. How could she dare serve it to Zhao Youwei!

With this thought, Fu Ranhui realized that she should learn some cooking, so that in the future she could make something for him with her own hands.

"It’s just some food, not something precious, I still have a lot here, you can take more for him. Also, there are some wedding candies in it. You two just got married, why don’t you let General Zhao bring some back and distribute them to the soldiers and generals! Let everyone share a bit of your happiness. However, I suppose it isn’t enough. I’ll ask my maid to pack more." Xiao’er reminded.

There is a national tradition of giving out wedding candies to celebrate a marriage, and Xiao’er arranged the amount according to Prince Rui’s hospitality. Naturally, it wasn’t enough.

Those at the Government Office couldn’t compare in number with the soldiers!

"Then, I won’t be shy. Thank you, Xiao’er. I’ll get back to packing his luggage now, and when I get a break in a few days, I’ll come to study cooking with you." Fu Ranhui said with a smile.

Xiao’er nodded and called Yang Mei to bring out the packed items.

Fu Ranhui, carrying a package of items, happily left Prince Rui’s mansion. Along the way, she also made a detour to the clothing store to buy a few new suits for Zhao Youwei. Fu Ranhui had made two sets herself over the past few days, but she was worried it wouldn’t be enough.

At the Governor General’s Office, Zhao Youwei had just returned from the bookstore. He had bought a few books and was now selecting some books on military strategy in his study to parcel them up and take to Zhan’er Island. He planned to read them during his spare time and also share them with the soldiers and deputies there.

Upon returning, Fu Ranhui found out Zhao Youwei was in their study, so she went there directly.

Knowing it was her, Zhao Youwei knew she had gone out in the morning but didn’t know where she had been: "You’re back?"

"Yes." Seeing many strategy books laid out, Fu Ranhui asked, "Are you planning to bring all of these to Zhan’er Island?"

Zhao Youwei nodded: "Yes, some of these strategy books cannot be bought at the bookstore, so I am bringing them to share with some lieutenants."

Although many generals and soldiers were illiterate, they should be able to spare two hours each evening studying military tactics while stationed on the island day in, day out, apart from their daily physical training.

"I bought two suits and have prepared some food. I’ll pack them all together for you to take tomorrow."

"There’s no need for food. The weather is hot, and the food cannot be preserved. Don’t waste it. Just pack the clothes." Zhao Youwei put the selected books in a box while speaking.

Moreover, he needed to travel fast, and it was inconvenient to carry too many items. He had people specifically assigned to deliver these books; he wouldn’t be carrying them himself.

As for food, Zhao Youwei was never picky. He could eat anything as long as it wasn’t poisonous.

"Xiao’er said these foods can be preserved for half a year. Don’t worry about them getting ruined. And these are the foods I brought back from Xiao’er’s place. They’re very tasty. I heard the food tastes different over there, so you should take them."

Hearing a familiar name, Zhao Youwei paused in his packing. However, he quickly recovered and continued shaking his head: "No need, it’s inconvenient to carry. You keep it and eat it."

He knew how delicious the food she prepared was. He had tasted it before. However, since he had decided to forget, he could not allow himself to waver in the slightest.

Seeing his persistence in refusing to carry the food, Fu Ranhui dropped it: "Are all these books to be packed? If so, I’ll help you."

A servant entered to inform Zhao Youwei that someone had come to see him. He then nodded at fu Ranhui: "Just put them all in one box."

"You’re taking all these books with you?" The food bag didn’t weigh as much as all these books, so it should be manageable!

"No, these books will be sent by two other soldiers. I need to rush back."

Hearing this, Fu Ranhui secretly decided to add the food to the same delivery as the books, along with preparing more for other generals.

Fu Ranhui not only thought about it but acted quickly. She put all the books that Zhao Youwei had selected into the box. Fortunately, the box wasn’t full yet, so there was room for other items.

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