flstandardbreds Chapter 142 Sang Jiayi Stirs Up Trouble
Chapter 142 Sang Jiayi Stirs Up Trouble
A few days later, Gu Ye took Murong Xuewei to inspect the military camp. When they arrived, the soldiers were drilling.
Upon seeing Gu Ye and Murong Xuewei arrive, the soldiers immediately stopped what they were doing and lined up in neat rows.
Gu Ye walked in front, surveying the soldiers with an imposing air. Murong Xuewei followed behind, her gaze sweeping over the faces of each soldier.
Murong Xuewei noticed that although these soldiers were poorly equipped, they were all in high spirits and had resolute eyes.
Suddenly, a young soldier ran out and knelt before Murong Xuewei, "Madam, thank you for your kindness!"
Murong Xuewei was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Gu Ye.
Gu Ye smiled and patted Murong Xuewei's head. "Last year, his mother was seriously ill, but his military pay was delayed. It was only because you lent him money to pay his military pay that he was able to take his mother to see a doctor."
Murong Xuewei smiled and helped the soldier up. "Get up quickly. Your willingness to serve your country is truly admirable."
This scene was witnessed by the other soldiers, who gathered around and chattered, "Madam, we've all heard about your deeds."
"Madam, you truly have the heart of a Bodhisattva."
"With you on the frontier, we have even greater confidence!"
Murong Xuewei was touched by the soldiers' enthusiasm, and her smile became even more friendly.
Murong Xuewei responded to each of the soldiers' words, her eyes filled with warmth and encouragement.
Gu Ye stood aside, watching this scene, feeling both proud and moved.
Gu Ye was surprised that Murong Xuewei could win the soldiers' favor so quickly.
However, Sang Jiayi, standing at the back of the crowd, saw this scene and her face darkened.
Sang Jiayi originally thought that Murong Xuewei, a pampered young lady from a wealthy family, would definitely be scared away by the harsh environment of the frontier.
Unexpectedly, Murong Xuewei not only adapted well, but also won the support of the soldiers.
Sang Jiayi's jealousy burned ever brighter. She secretly resolved to find a way to make it impossible for Murong Xuewei to stay on the frontier.
That evening, Sang Jiayi summoned several cooks and whispered, "Starting tomorrow, add more chili peppers and garlic to Murong Xuewei's food. I want to see if this delicate young lady from the capital can get used to the flavors of our frontier."
The cooks exchanged glances, and one hesitated before saying, "But isn't this a bit inappropriate?"
Sang Jiayi sneered, "What's wrong with that? The environment on the frontier is harsh, so the food naturally needs to be adapted. This is for her own good, to help her get used to life on the frontier sooner."
Although the cooks disagreed with these words, they dared not disobey Sang Jiayi's orders.
The next morning, as soon as Murong Xuewei sat down to eat, she smelled a strong, spicy aroma. She frowned slightly, but still picked up her chopsticks and took a bite.
The spicy flavor exploded in her mouth immediately, almost making her cough.
Gu Ye noticed Murong Xuewei's unusual behavior and immediately asked, "Xuewei, what's wrong?"
Murong Xuewei forced a smile, suppressing her discomfort, and said, "It's nothing, maybe the food in the border region is a bit strong. I'm not used to it yet."
Upon hearing this, Gu Ye's expression darkened. He took a bite of Murong Xuewei's food and immediately frowned. "The flavor is too strong. Someone, call the chef!"
A moment later, the cook approached Gu Ye tremblingly. Gu Ye demanded sharply, "What's going on? Why is Madam's food so inedible?"
The cook stammered, "Reporting to the General, this...this was Miss Sang's instruction. She said it was to help the Madam adapt to the local cuisine as quickly as possible."
Upon hearing this, Gu Ye was furious. He was about to explode when Murong Xuewei stopped him, "Gu Ye, let it go. Miss Sang meant well, but her method was inappropriate. It's just some strongly flavored food; I can handle it."
Gu Ye looked at Murong Xuewei solemnly, "Xuewei, you don't need to wrong yourself just to accommodate me."
Murong Xuewei replied with a smile, "Do you think I'm the kind of delicate young lady who swallows her grievances?"
The next morning, the sunlight outside the window shone on Murong Xuewei's face.
The sunlight stung Murong Xuewei's eyes, causing her to open them. She sat up and stretched.
"I haven't slept this well in a long time."
"Madam, it's time for your meal," a maidservant said softly as she brought in the food and placed it on the table.
Murong Xuewei turned around and smiled, "Okay, I'm coming."
However, when she sat down at the table, her face instantly darkened. The food on the table was bland and tasteless, and even had a strange smell.
"What is this?" Murong Xuewei asked, frowning.
The maidservant replied in a low voice, "Madam, this was prepared by Miss Sang at the kitchen's request. She said supplies are scarce on the frontier, and she wanted you to experience the daily life of the soldiers."
Murong Xuewei sneered, her anger rising within her. She took a deep breath, suppressing her displeasure, and began to eat. Every bite tasted like cardboard, but she finished it without changing her expression.
Just then, Gu Ye strode in. His brows furrowed instantly upon seeing the plate in front of Murong Xuewei.
"What is this?" Gu Ye asked in a deep voice.
Just as Murong Xuewei was about to speak, Sang Jiayi walked in with a sweet smile. "General, this is something I specially instructed the kitchen to prepare for you, Madam. Conditions on the frontier are harsh, and I wanted you to experience the daily life of the soldiers, so she can understand your hardships."
Gu Ye's face darkened instantly, and he was about to lash out when Murong Xuewei gently tugged at his sleeve.
“General,” Murong Xuewei said calmly, “I appreciate Miss Sang’s kindness. However, I would like to remind you that if the soldiers’ rations are truly like this, it will be difficult to maintain their fighting strength. I wonder if the General should pay more attention to this?”
Gu Ye glanced at Murong Xuewei, secretly impressed by her composure and wisdom. He then turned to Sang Jiayi, his voice carrying a hint of warning, "Jiayi, Madam is new here; you should treat her well. If I hear of anyone neglecting Madam again, don't blame me for disregarding past favors."
Sang Jiayi's expression changed, and she quickly lowered her head to admit her mistake, "It was Jiayi's oversight; please forgive me, General and Madam."
After Sang Jiayi left, Gu Ye turned to Murong Xuewei, his eyes filled with apology, "Xuewei, it was my oversight that caused you to suffer."
Murong Xuewei shook her head and smiled calmly, "General, there's no need to worry. Sang Jiayi is fond of you, so it's normal for her to harbor resentment towards my arrival. It would be unwise to hurt the soldiers' feelings because of me."
Gu Ye stared intently into Murong Xuewei's eyes, a warm feeling welling up inside him.
Gu Ye never expected that this seemingly delicate woman would possess such magnanimity and wisdom.
"Xuewei, you..." Gu Ye was about to speak when a commotion suddenly broke out outside.
"General!" a soldier rushed in. "There's been unusual activity at the border. Please proceed to the council chamber immediately!"
Gu Ye's expression instantly turned serious. He glanced at Murong Xuewei and quickly left.
Murong Xuewei stood there, watching Gu Ye's departing figure, and sighed silently.