Qing Huai was thinking about the Ironforest Army. After coming down from the mountain, he immediately went into the house to write a letter to Duke Qing, requesting to take back control of the Ironforest Army.
He wanted to say that he had found a way to restrain the cavalry, but when he thought of Qin Feng's reminder, he didn't write it in the end.
"Zheng Fang, Liu Qiong, each of you take two horses and send this letter back to Bianjing as fast as possible."
Qing Huai handed the sealed letter to the guard.
"Lord Marquis, when will the transfer order be sent back?"
Qin Feng asked as he watched the guard's horse leave.
"From here to Bianliang, it will take at least 20 days to go back and forth. If everything goes smoothly, we will be back in about a month. If someone stops us, it will be hard to say." Qing Huai replied.
"Other than the Eldest Young Master and the Second Young Master, who else can stop us?"
Zhong Wu muttered.
"Shut up."
Qing Huai berated and sighed slightly.
His father, the Duke of Qing, was an old general, and his old friends were all over the army. It was not difficult for him to take back the military power of the Ironforest Army. What he was worried about was the obstruction of his big brother and second brother.
"I'm going to sleep for a while. Call me when you've bought the things."
After realizing that Qing Huai did not put on much airs, Qin Feng became more and more casual. He waved his hand and went back to the room to sleep.
After a sleepless night, Qin Feng was extremely sleepy. He didn't even eat lunch and only woke up in the afternoon.
When he opened his eyes, he saw Guan Hanyan sitting by the bed, sewing clothes.
Guan Hanyan had been busy with other things ever since she got married. She didn't have time to make clothes and couldn't buy ready-made clothes. Even now, the clothes she and Qin Feng were wearing were still patched.
In the past, it was nothing. After all, everyone in Haijiao Village had patches on their clothes. No one should laugh at each other.
However, it was different after Qing Huai came. This guy's clothes were always clean and ironed. Qin Feng looked a little shabby when he stood next to him.
Ever since she realized this, Guan Hanyan stopped weaving and focused on helping Qin Feng make new clothes.
"Boss, you're awake?"
Knowing that Qin Feng liked to drink water first after waking up, Guan Hanyan quickly put down her clothes and handed him a cup of water.
She would change the water every half an hour and always maintain the perfect temperature.
"Boss, come and try on the clothes to see if they fit. If they don't, I'll alter them."
Guan Hanyan took the cup and helped Qin Feng put on the clothes she was making.
"Aiya, why are your shoulders so wide? Your waist is also loose…"
This was the first time that Guan Hanyan had made clothes by herself. She did not do it very well. Not only were the shoulders and waist loose, but the sleeves were also not the same length.
"Boss, take it off quickly."
Guan Hanyan was embarrassed, angry, and anxious. Tears were streaming down her face." Master, I'm so useless. I can't even make a piece of clothing…"
"It's your first time making clothes. It's already very good that you can make them like this. If it were me, I think I could make three sleeves."
Qin Feng pulled Guan Hanyan into his arms." Why are you crying? Can't you just change your mistakes?"
"Then what are you going to wear?"
"You didn't make this dress, and I'm not naked either."
"There are patches on your clothes."
"So what if there's a patch? Didn't everyone have patches on their clothes? You have more patches on your clothes than I do."
Qin Feng smiled and pointed at the patch on Guan Hanyan's clothes.
"The head of the household is a scholar. Every time I see you talking to Lord Marquis in patched clothes, I feel particularly uncomfortable."
"You bought the fabric a long time ago, but I've been doing all sorts of things. I didn't make any clothes for you…" Guan Hanyan pouted.
"Haha, we can't compare to Lord Marquis. He's wearing brocade, and his clothes are enough to feed our family for two years."
"Besides, what Lord Marquis values is ability, not clothes."
Even if I wore tattered clothes, Lord Marquis would still chat and laugh with me. If I didn't have the ability, even if I dressed well, Lord Marquis probably wouldn't even spare me a second glance."
"My boss is the most capable person."
Guan Hanyan looked up and said sweetly.
"That's right. Don't cry. Change slowly. There's no hurry."
"Don't cut your hand again," Qin Feng said as he scratched Guan Hanyan's nose.
Guan Hanyan had been in a rush these days, and her fingers had been pricked by needles countless times. There were red dots everywhere.
"Yes, yes."
Guan Hanyan nodded obediently." Oh right, Mother Run left some food for you. It's still warm on the stove. I'll bring it over for you."
"No need, I'll go eat."
Qin Feng waved his hand and put on his tattered clothes that were full of patches. He turned into the kitchen.
Runniang was washing vegetables. When she saw Qin Feng enter, she smiled shyly and skillfully dug out a small jar from the ashes under the pot.
" Brother Feng, I've stewed half a pheasant for you. I've been stewing it since last night. Try it."
She knew that Qin Feng couldn't eat wild vegetables and oatmeal, so every time she cooked, Runniang would cook for Qin Feng's family.
Qin Feng did not object to this.
If he didn't do something special, how could he call him boss?
Tang Dongdong objected at first, but Qin Feng retorted.
Later on, he realized that the women did not mind Qin Feng giving special treatment at all. They also followed Qin Feng to his small table and even said that they were in charge of people, so they should eat with the boss. They could not be chased away.
Guan Hanyan, on the other hand, felt embarrassed. If it wasn't for Qin Feng's unyielding attitude, she would have run back to the women to eat oatmeal and wild vegetables.
After stewing for almost a day, the pheasant's bones were almost melted. When the lid was lifted, a fresh fragrance assailed the nose, making one's appetite rise.
He took the rice from Runniang's hands and scooped a spoonful of meat and soup onto it. Then, he added the crisp and refreshing wild vegetables. It was called fragrant.
As they were eating, Zhong Wu barged in. He looked at the small jar and swallowed his saliva." Sir, the butler is back. Lord Marquis asked me to come and ask you, where did you unload the things?"
"Have you bought everything I want?"
Qin Feng frowned and asked.
The distance from Haijiao Village to the county government was not short. Zhang Liang usually went out before dawn. It was already good enough that he could make it back for dinner.
There were a few times when he took a lot of things, and it was already midnight when he came back.
The butler had only left at seven or eight o'clock. It was only half afternoon now, and he had actually rushed back?
Could it be that he didn't buy anything?
"Don't worry, sir. The butler said that other than the charcoal, everything else has been bought."
" There's no charcoal in Jinchuan," said Zhong Wu." We'll have to go to Hanzhong to find it. The butler has already sent someone there. If they're fast, they should be back in three to five days."
"Sure."
"This butler is quite efficient," said Qin Feng.
"I know that Sir is in a hurry to use it, so the butler hastened his horse."
"No wonder."
Qin Feng was enlightened.
Zhang Liang usually walked slowly to the county government with a handcart. The steward rode back and forth on a horse, so his speed was naturally fast.
"My house can't hold it anymore. Moreover, there are too many hemp threads here. It'll be troublesome if they burn. I'll leave the things with you for now."
"Let's go, I'll go with you," Qin Feng hurriedly finished the rest of his meal.