I was a stepmother in ancient times, and I led my whole family to wealth.

Chapter 145 It's always better to offer help in times of need than to add to someone's alr

Gu Yumei was startled by this scene: "Is it that dangerous?"

"So, when we eat chestnuts, we either wait for them to cool down a bit before eating them, or we crack them open like this."

Dongfang Jin peeled a chestnut and handed it to Gu Caiwei.

Gu Caiwei put a chestnut in her mouth and chewed quickly: "So...delicious..."

Gu Jingye and Shen Qihui just stared at her eating, swallowing their saliva involuntarily.

Jun Qirui composed himself, abandoning his usual elegance, peeled a chestnut, and chewed it: "Delicious, the texture is delicate, soft, and sweet..."

As soon as he said that, Jun Wenhui, Gu Yumei, and Jun Qixian each picked up a chestnut and, imitating Dongfang Jin, made a hole in it to let out the air before peeling it.

At this moment, Jun Qirui flicked his sleeves, displaying the demeanor of a learned scholar: "These sugar-roasted chestnuts are truly an unforgettable delicacy. Their unique sweetness and the distinctive texture after roasting are irresistible."

Gu Chenglin...

I'm still tired.

Who are you trying to impress with your sourness?

Does it make you seem cultured?

He was feeling indignant when a small, fair hand appeared near his mouth. It was his wife, feeding him chestnuts.

I'm so touched...

Just as he was about to open his mouth, Dongfang Jin put the chestnut into his own mouth.

She ate with her eyes half-closed, completely absorbed in the food, her little mouth agape like a squirrel's. I wonder if she's developed this habit.

Seduce him?

Gu Chenglin: "..." My wife is so mean! I feel wronged.

Dongfang Jin watched him suppress a laugh, then took another one and stuffed it directly into his mouth.

Gu Chenglin chewed a few times, and sure enough, it really was as that pedantic scholar had said—sweet and soft.

He had missed out on such a delicacy for so many years. Thinking of the chestnut trees halfway up the West Mountain, should he buy the whole mountain too?

Gu Jingye...

His father is beyond saving; it seems he'll be controlled by his stepmother for the rest of his life.

But he also wanted to eat.

As he was thinking, something appeared in his mouth, and when he looked up, he saw his young mistress smiling at him.

Just as he was about to say thank you, his mother asked his brother Xiaojun to pull the fire away.

"Eat first, and then we'll continue cooking."

After Dongfang Jin finished speaking, she instructed Gu Chenglin to scoop out all the chestnuts using a bamboo strainer.

Gu Chenglin placed the chestnuts on the dining table: "You guys eat them, I'll stir-fry some more."

Jun Qirui and Shen Qijun said in unison, "I'll help."

……

Dongfang Jin soaked the soybeans and went inside. She saw Gu Chenglin walking over from Long Er's side with a gloomy face.

"Not awake yet?"

"No, even if you cut off his head, he wouldn't know, and he wouldn't know how he became a Dragon Guard."

"They're probably exhausted, or they feel safe at home."

"young married woman!"

Seeing his hesitant and conflicted expression, Dongfang Jin knew what he wanted to say: "Go if you want to. Don't worry, nothing will happen at home."

"If any fool dares to come knocking, you know my capabilities. If all else fails, my Ruyi Realm still has that stuff."

Seeing her say it so calmly, Gu Chenglin suddenly felt uneasy.

Although he had never met his imperial cousin, he was currently in dire need of capable people, and he didn't have many trustworthy individuals around him, so he...

"Daughter-in-law, I..."

Seeing the determination in his eyes, Dongfang Jin understood his thoughts: "A true man should have ambitions beyond his hometown."

Your cousin probably can't gather enough supplies for an army of 600,000 in a short time, since your comrades are still there.

Now that you have the ability, you can also look after them.

Offering help in times of need is always better than adding to someone's already good fortune.

While you're at it, see if there are any wounded veterans. If they have nowhere to go, they can come to our house.

You know, we need help right now.

"Wife, you don't know, the environment at Longhu Pass is even harsher than at Feihu Pass..."

With over 400,000 soldiers under Helian's command at Longhu Pass, the Xiongnu garrison was just a kilometer away ahead.

Every winter, the strong winds blowing from there act like a wind sack, passing directly in and out of Longhu Pass.

General Shenwu also had to oversee the supply of the 200,000 soldiers at Feihu Pass.

Those despicable people actually managed to steal our supplies at this time, and they even succeeded. Even Long Er was no match for them. It seems they went all out.

“I know your heart is in the military. Every time I take those things, you show an excited and sad expression. I know it, I know it all.”

The meat in the freezer is hard to deliver in the summer, but it's okay in the winter.

Don't you have internal energy? Contract a few Qiankun bags and buy more winter supplies in the surrounding area these next few days. Keep a low profile and don't let anyone notice you.

The potatoes, sweet potatoes, and rice in the space will all ripen one after another, and you should take them with you.

"When you come back, bring the methods for planting potatoes and sweet potatoes with you. I think you've already figured out the procedures."

Don't think she doesn't know; this guy is using his computer to search for things related to military reforms in both modern and ancient times.

There was a whole box full of those notes, and they were still hidden under the table.

This person is actually playing a trick on her, not even realizing that he is the master of the Ruyi Realm.

Even from outside, she can see everything inside. You say you're in the space, can she feel at ease?

Furthermore, has he forgotten about Ruyi?

Gu Chenglin felt ashamed after hearing her words.

"Go to Xiaowan Village tomorrow morning and buy more cabbages. Aunt Hui and I will make some more kimchi to take with us."

"Oh, and tell Third Brother and the others to braise some more meat. Also, go to Yangjia'ao and get some pickled vegetables. We won't sell our vegetables anymore; take them with you."

Gu Chenglin knew his wife was giving him a way out, so he stood up and said, "Wife, I'll go find Third Brother and the others right now and ask them to help me collect these things. It's better for them to collect these things than for me to do it myself."

When Dongfang Jin heard him say this, she thought about it and agreed: "Okay, go ahead and take some roasted chestnuts with you. Also, send some to Uncle Lizheng's house. I'll pack some things for you from the freezer."

Upon hearing this, Gu Chenglin paused in putting on his coat and hurriedly said, "No need, wife, you can't touch anything cold right now."

"Alright, then you can install it yourself when you get back."

"it is good."

After Gu Chenglin finished speaking, he hurriedly put on his clothes and quickly walked outside.

Ruyi: [What kind of meat do you want to put in the container? I'll help you.]

Dongfang Jin closed the door, then flashed into the space and came to the freezer in the kitchen: "Bring out mutton, and everything that is mutton, as well as chicken, duck and goose."

There are also steamed buns, dumplings, shumai, and bean buns in the refrigerator.

Ruyi: "Aren't you taking this beef?"

"No, beef is forbidden here. If it gets discovered by spies in the army, it will cause a lot of trouble."

It might even escalate to the imperial court, and then those generals would be in a truly indefensible position.

In ancient times, oxen were more precious than people; if you killed someone, you might not be severely punished.

If you were to kill a cow, you might lose your head, or even your whole family would suffer.

"Where's the pork?"

"These pork cuts are all lean, the fattest part is this small piece of pork belly, which is meant to be grilled. We can't give it to them."

It would be great if we had fatty pork belly; it's so fatty, perfect for stewing in a big pot.

Ruyi stretched out her little arm and pointed at the freezer: "Then what is this white thing?"

Dongfang Jin...

What's white?

Really? How come she didn't know?

I walked over and saw the thing that was pointed at by the ruyi. This... isn't this a big oil?

It seems that her maternal grandmother put this in, because her maternal grandfather and Grandpa Song loved to eat the big fried pancakes she made.

Thinking of making pancakes, she also thought of the rice and flour in the warehouse.