Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside

Chapter 1743: Chapter 1743: Made a Vow

An hour later, Nanny Tao touched Gu Jinli’s fallen hair: "It’s all dry. Madam, if you’re tired, go back to your room and sleep. The master instructed that you don’t have to wait for him."

Gu Jinli shook her head: "I slept too much during the day, so I’m not sleepy now."

Wide awake, definitely not sleepy at all.

But I also don’t want to move, still feeling a bit weak.

Nanny Tao, hearing this, didn’t persuade her further, only said: "It’s late, it’s not good to sit outside. Even if you’re not sleeping, come sit inside."

The elder somewhat believed in ghosts and gods, thinking it’s safer to stay indoors at night.

"Alright." Gu Jinli got up and returned to the room, sat on the couch, and started reading the medical book given by Master Hu.

This medical book is a rare treasure, documenting some herbs unknown to other doctors.

There are ancient prescriptions, and she tried formulating some, finding truly some miraculous effects.

Perhaps by reading more, she’ll find some medicine that can kill poisonous insects.

Just as she was absorbed, she heard Nanny Tao and the others leaving, followed by the sound of clothes rustling, washing hands and face; her lips curled up as she pretended not to notice and continued reading.

Before long, the light in front of her dimmed as a waft of alcohol hit her nose: "Xiao Yu, I’m back."

She smiled, looked up at the person in front of her, pretending to be disgusted: "The smell of alcohol is too strong, stinky, stay away from me."

Qin San Lang knew she said that on purpose and smiled as he leaned closer: "Stinky? Clearly, it’s a wonderful wine aroma."

Don’t believe me? I’ll let you have a taste.

As he spoke, he pinched her chin, lowered his head to kiss her, and passed the wine aroma to her, satisfied to hear a hum... and then he got bitten.

He didn’t let go of her, continued kissing, murmuring: "Now a little wolf cub."

But most of the time, she’s a cute, soft little rabbit.

Gu Jinli wanted to respond, but couldn’t as he had her mouth occupied; after a moment, when he finally let go, she panted softly and refuted: "What little wolf cub, clearly a mountain tyrant."

Ha, Qin San Lang watching her say this, burst into laughter and asked: "Is this disliking the wolf being not fierce enough, wanting to be a tigress?"

Before Gu Jinli got angry, he raised his hand to stroke her silky hair: "Then I’ll be the tiger, accompany Xiao Yu."

Gu Jinli smiled: "That’s more like it."

She picked up the hangover soup on the tea table and handed it to him: "Drink it."

Qin San Lang had a good tolerance for alcohol, wasn’t drunk, and didn’t feel uncomfortable, but still took it and drank it down in two sips, then moved to take away her medical book: "Reading these at night is tiring for the brain, don’t read it, rest."

Gu Jinli: "But I’m not sleepy, can’t fall asleep, need to find something to do to pass the time."

Want to find something to do?

Qin San Lang pulled her by the waist, his tone joyful: "Alright, I’ll listen to Xiao Yu."

Gu Jinli’s face turned red, hurriedly said: "Listen to what, thinking all day about nonsense, hurry and take a bath, I have serious things to discuss with you."

Qin San Lang heard she had serious things to discuss, stopped teasing her, took his change of clothes and went to the bathroom, returning in 30 minutes, saw her reading the medical book again, took it away once more and handed her a dry towel: "Xiao Yu, help me dry my hair."

Gu Jinli nodded, waited until he sat down, dried his hair while talking about Ye Jingzi’s matters.

Qin San Lang didn’t concern himself with household slave affairs, only nodding in agreement upon hearing.

Gu Jinli brought up Ye Dakou’s matters: "He’s of an age to marry, can’t have both siblings without prospects."

Asked: "He followed you to war, do you have any plans for him?"

Qin San Lang said: "Ye Dakou has performed well; his medical skills are adequate. As the number of troops increases, I plan to keep him in the military and lead a military medical team. If he does well, with merits for treating soldiers, he can earn an official position."

Added: "He also has ambitions of a military career."

Gu Jinli was surprised: "He told you? Never saw he had such thoughts before."

Always seen him busy with medicine-making in the pharmaceutical workshop, diligent, never thought he had ambitions in the military.

Qin San Lang: "Probably Doctor Wu instructed him, he knows to abide by rules, didn’t say anything, but I asked and he told me."

After I explained the arrangements, Ye Dakou was thrilled and immediately knelt to express gratitude.

Also added: "But I told him he needs to change his identity, or it’ll be troublesome, advising him not to rush, stay loyal, and success will follow."

Gu Jinli paused her hair drying, hand resting on his shoulder, asking: "Is Boss Min’s matter complicated? If we let Ye Dakou go to the military, and it’s discovered he’s connected with Doctor Wu and Boss Min, will we be implicated? If yes, let him continue medicine-making."

Qin San Lang held her hand, comforting: "Don’t worry, Boss Min’s family issues are nothing, they’re matters from Emperor Jingtai’s era, and Boss Min hasn’t appeared on the Jade Butterfly, has been honest over the years; if Emperor Jingyuan raises old issues and punishes Boss Min’s old servants, it’d be too much."

Even if Emperor Jingyuan went mad, he couldn’t conduct affairs like that.

"Xiao Yu, don’t worry, I’ll handle it, it’ll be fine." Qin San Lang reassured her.

Gu Jinli finally felt relieved: "That’s good."

Asked: "Has he taken a fancy to any girl? If yes, tell him not to be shy, talk to Nanny Tao, she’ll help bring the girl back."

Qin San Lang laughed, Xiao Yu today felt like a matchmaker.

"I asked, there’s no girl he fancies; he wants to focus on his career first." Qin San Lang replied: "Xiao Yu doesn’t need to worry about their marriages, I’ll have someone handle it."

Those going to war with him, he’ll manage, not wanting Xiao Yu weary managing household but also handling these trivial external matters.

"Alright, I’m happy to be carefree." Gu Jinli let go of this topic, continued drying Qin San Lang’s hair, dried it halfway, then let him blow it by the window.

Watching his long hair drifting, she laughed mischievously.

Qin San Lang, understanding why she laughed, shook his head helplessly, held her as they lay on the couch, gazing at the moonlight outside.

Gu Jinli asked about their banquet with General Liang: "Did he give you a hard time?"

Qin San Lang played with her fingers, watching the full moon together: "No, General Liang is clever, not greedy, also remembers the gratitude for saving Xing’an Prefecture, he just inquired about Daokou Camp, General Xu’s arrangements, supplies, and whether another big battle is imminent."

Gu Jinli felt relieved hearing this: "That’s good."

She only worried Qin San Lang might be troubled by these generals, as a higher rank can suppress.

"Xiao Yu..." Qin San Lang called her once but then paused, seemingly considering whether to tell her something.

Gu Jinli looked up at him: "Hmm? What’s wrong, speak your mind."

Qin San Lang thought but decided to speak: "I made a vow at the banquet."

Gu Jinli was surprised: "Huh? Making vows even during a banquet? What vow did you make?"

Judging by his expression, it seemed quite a fierce vow.

Qin San Lang: "Nothing serious, just a vow made in the name of the ancestors saying this life I won’t take concubines or keep other beauties; if violated, I’ll wield the knife and castrate myself."