Chapter 49: If that

Here.

A person, arms clasped around a sword, suddenly appeared in the room; their martial arts were something Jiang Yun Chu had never encountered before, and also considered miraculous—she had never asked about it, but that doesn't mean she wasn't curious.

Can I learn martial arts?

Jiang Yun Chu had long had this idea, but the original host's body was simply too weak; over the past six months she had been strengthening her physique, and now her bodily functions had recovered to sixty percent of her previous life.

Too old.

Insufficient talent.

No time.

An San, every word he spoke was like a dagger, piercing straight into Jiang Yun Chu's heart.

But as she listened, her eyes grew brighter and brighter.

So, if I have the time, can I?

Only then did An San lift his head and look toward Jiang Yun Chu.

Princess Consort, my point is the first two sentences." His icy, calm tone suddenly carried a hint of helplessness.

Rascal! How can a proper Princess Consort be like a rascal?

Didn't you hear your own words?

You're eighteen already, and still lack talent—practice martial arts?

The first two sentences, huh.

Jiang Yun Chu chuckled, "Hey! Don't worry about those details."

Just tell me, will you teach or not?

An San glanced at her smile; whenever he was about to trick someone, that was always his expression.

I need to request instructions.

An San hurriedly finished speaking and then slipped away……

He could beat him in martial arts, but……

He's been following the Princess Consort for half a year, but in terms of cleverness, he's nowhere near her!

Jiang Yun Chu looked at the spot where he had been standing, couldn't help but burst out laughing—let alone, this dark guard is also quite interesting.

Jiang Yun Chu, what do you mean, letting us eat just this? Even pigs wouldn't eat it!

Two people who looked exactly alike stormed into Rhyme Courtyard in anger; Zi Su didn't even have time to report before they burst in from outside.

Jiang Yun Chu narrowed her eyes, looking at the two people's bowls of rice—a mix of millet and rice, more suitable for children's nutritional needs.

Furthermore, to go with the mixed rice, she specially prepared a braised pork dish, a lightly stir-fried vegetable heart, a cold sesame dressing of cabbage and vermicelli, plus a soup.

Three dishes and a soup—over there are the four children, and the girls eat separately.

"Even pigs wouldn't eat it!" Jiang Yun Chu laughed, looking at the two little boys with red faces; they truly are the spoiled ones who can act with impunity.

Bai Zhi!

Jiang Yun Chu shouted, and saw the two boys' bodies tremble slightly.

The experience of being tied to a tree yesterday remains fresh in their memory.

It was already dark when they were finally let down, and they had many mosquito bites, keeping them awake all night.

"Here." Bai Zhi appeared, with a cheerful little face, looking harmless.

"The meals for the male division of Chun Hua Xue Yuan are canceled from today; have the cook go to the manor to learn what pigs eat and how to prepare it, then make it for the two Young Masters of the Kang Clan."

Even pigs won't eat it?

Well…

Heh heh…, Jiang Yun Chu gave a cold chuckle twice, then looked at the two children and said, "Then let them eat pig's food."

The two little brats' faces were flushed red, holding back!

But Bai Zhi was right there, so they didn't dare utter a word!

Afraid of being tied up again.

"As for tonight… there's no pig feed, so I can only let you go hungry." Jiang Yun Chu tilted her head, smiling sweetly.

Over at the institute, they had specially hired a cook, and the weekly meals were fixed and arranged in advance.

The emphasis is on nutritional balance.

Since you dislike it, then try the genuine pig feed—see what it tastes like.

Her five taels of silver were well earned, with no guilt.

"Jiang Yun Chu, are you really our sister or not?" Kang Wen shouted.

The paternal aunt couldn't tell which was the older brother and which the younger.

But……

Jiang Yun Chu could tell them apart—she needed only a glance to know which child was which.

Sister?

Haha, Kang Wen, you're not being this childish, are you?

"Your life‑death contract is no joke—if I beat you to death today, even if you took it to the magistrate's office, you couldn't speak of it."

Sister~ haha~ you two are really adorable.

Afterward, Jiang Yun Chu stood up, grabbed a child with one hand, and threw them straight out.

Ah~

Ah~

Two voices cried out in fear.

From now on, if I see them running out of the institute again… I'll have to question you.

She looked at the people who had come chasing; these were all young masters, and they didn't dare to stop them.

But now that they have the princess consort's order, when they act, they have no burden at all.

"Yes!"

Jiang Yun Chu looked at the two children whose fate was being held by the collar, then helplessly smiled and shook her head.

This is just a beginning, little devils, experience it slowly.

"Princess Consort, tomorrow they'll really be fed pig feed!" Bai Zhi looked at the princess consort's smile, feeling a chill all over.

"Boil the vegetables with cornmeal, coarse cornmeal, tear in some clean vegetable leaves, then add a little salt."

"Let them……"

"Let's start with five days."

……

Five days!

Bai Zhi felt a silent mourning for the two young masters; offending anyone would be bad, but they had to offend the princess consort, and they don't even know how they'll die.

"Princess Consort, the gifts are ready." Zi Su returned to report.

There are many things that the Wang Fu doesn't have; entrusting them to others made her uneasy, so she went out to purchase them herself.

She has only just returned.

"A pair of straw sandals, a bottle of hemostatic medicine, a piece of pork, a catty of yellow wine, a tael of silver, a straw mat, and a kettle of mountain spring water."

……

When she saw this list, Zi Su thought she was dreaming.

What kind of gift is this?

Never heard of anyone whose gifts are like these.

This really makes people want to complain!

"Also…… a plate of peach blossom cake." Jiang Yun Chu said lightly.

"Peach blossom?" Zi Su was somewhat surprised.

It's already midsummer; the peach blossoms have long fallen, the peaches are half-grown—where would there be peach blossoms?

Even the pastry shops outside don't have them.

"It's fine, I'll think of a way." Jiang Yun Chu said with a smile.

That evening, Ning Hanmo and Yue Yue came to keep Jiang Yun Chu company for dinner; although Ning Hanmo's small kitchen had already opened, he had formed a habit, and eating alone felt bland.

Habit, that's how terrifying it is!

"I heard the institute over there is locked?" Ning Hanmo asked tentatively, wanting to see Jiang Yun Chu's mood.

There's been trouble over there, and he's heard about it too.

Previously, he didn't care about anything in the manor; now Shunzi also notices the young master's changes, and for any matter he will tell the young master.

"It's locked, always looking for trouble, annoying." Jiang Yun Chu said, as if it were natural.

Ning Hanmo fell silent for a moment, then softly said, "They're just children, not grown up yet; don't be angry."