Zhang Bao dragged his tired body back to the backyard.
During this time.
For Zhang Bao, the things happening around him were also overwhelming, and there was no time to breathe and rest.
By now I was so hungry that my stomach was growling.
Come to the backyard.
But he found that the light in Ma Yan'er's room was still on.
I was hesitating whether to go in or not.
Then I saw Lao He strolling out of the back kitchen carrying a jar of wine and a plate of dishes.
"Look at the dark hole ahead~"
"It must be the den of thieves~"
"When I catch up, kill him——"
"Huh?"
"Master is back?"
Halfway through humming, Lao He saw Zhang Bao walking in and greeted him with a smile.
"Uncle He, you haven't eaten either?"
Zhang Bao asked.
"I've eaten, but I'm not full!"
“One more meal!”
"This yamen is much richer than the kitchen in our restaurant."
"Just do it yourself."
"By the way, Ma Yatou hasn't eaten a bite, why don't you watch and get her some."
Lao He shook his head and came to Zhang Bao's side.
Zhang Bao took a look at the dark things on Lao He's plate that could barely be called vegetables.
Also very helpless.
Letting Lao He cook is really difficult for people who eat...
"Uncle He, since the matter is over now, you should go to the inn early tomorrow morning to pick up Xiaoyue and the others!"
Zhang Bao said to Lao He.
Tell Lao He where Su Xiaoyue and the others are now.
"OK!"
"I'll go early tomorrow morning!"
Lao He nodded and returned to the house with the wine.
Zhang Bao shook his head and looked at the candlelight in Ma Yaner's room.
He walked towards the kitchen.
After a while.
Zhang Bao came out with two bowls of noodle soup.
Knocked gently on Ma Yan'er's door.
No reply.
Zhang Bao hesitated for a moment, then pushed gently and walked in.
At this time, Ma Yan'er was sitting at the table in a daze, looking at the candlelight on the table in trance.
Even Zhang Bao didn't notice when he came in.
Zhang Bao felt very distressed when he saw Ma Yaner's haggard look.
Put the noodles in front of Ma Yan'er.
Only then did Ma Yaner notice that Zhang Bao was standing in front of her at some point.
"You... haven't slept yet?"
Ma Yan'er wiped the tears on her face and stood up with some restraint.
at this time.
For Ma Yaner.
I don’t know how to face Zhang Bao.
"Let's have something to eat."
Zhang Bao handed a pair of chopsticks to Ma Yan'er.
Ma Yan'er looked at the steaming face in front of her, her mouth tightened, and her tears fell again.
He took the chopsticks but didn't use them and put them next to the bowl.
"I'm not hungry..."
Ma Yaner said softly.
Zhang Bao sighed softly and sat down next to Ma Yan'er.
"Are you still feeling uncomfortable?"
"How can you do this without eating?"
Zhang Bao gently stroked Ma Yan'er's back.
"Zhang Bao, am I particularly willful?"
Ma Yaner turned to Zhang Bao and asked.
There were still a few teardrops on the long eyelashes.
Zhang Bao looked at Ma Yan'er under the swaying candlelight and was very surprised.
Looking at the beauty under the lamp, the color becomes more and more colorful
Every time Ma Yan'er appeared before, she always had the image of a strong and sassy woman.
But at this time, he looked weak and helpless.
Even if Zhang Bao has seen countless beauties in his past and present lives, no woman can compare with Ma Yan'er's beauty.
Plus this moment.
The pitiful look on Ma Yan'er's body gave Zhang Bao the urge to hug her into his arms.
"Don't think too much..."
"You have done a good enough job in this matter."
Zhang Bao didn't know how to comfort Ma Yan'er for a moment.
"Actually, even though I am sad, I still regret more."
"For such a long time, I have been full of resentment towards dad."
"Many times, I deliberately contradicted him and confronted him, but my father never blamed me too much."
"I'm too willful. I shouldn't treat him like that and make him angry all the time."
Ma Yaner lowered her head and said quietly.
Zhang Bao sighed.
The son wants to take care of him, but he doesn't care for him.
How many people have to wait until their loved ones pass away to understand.
"What's past is past."
"Your father won't blame you. You have to cherish the moment and live a good life. Your father is also watching you and hopes you will have a good life."
Zhang Bao stretched out his hand.
He gently held Ma Yan'er's little hand.
Ma Yaner was held by Zhang Bao obediently and nestled on Zhang Bao's shoulder.
Candlelight flickers inside the house.
The two figures hugged each other tightly, and the shadows of the candles were reflected on the wall, as if they were one body.
…
I don't know how long it took.
Ma Yaner blushed and broke away from Zhang Bao's arms.
He looked at Zhang Bao with some confusion.
"Eat the noodles quickly, it's still a little warm."
"Try my handiwork."
Zhang Bao tried the noodles on the table and said to Ma Yan'er.
Ma Yan'er looked at the noodle soup in front of her.
Zhang Bao made this for her personally.
Picked up the chopsticks and took a bite.
Tears fell down.
Immediately afterwards, he started eating with big mouthfuls.
yes!
I am not alone now, I also have someone taking care of me!
Dad, I will definitely live well!
…
Early the next morning.
When it's dark.
Lao He became excited and prepared to go out of the city to pick up someone.
During this time.
But Lao He was so depressed.
The scope of activities is only a palm-sized place like Baoyue Tower. Like a husky locked in a cage, Lao He has nowhere to vent his energy!
I thought I could leave the city early in the morning and ride my horse galloping.
Lao He was stunned and couldn't sleep all night.
Got up early in the morning.
Humming a tune, he rode out.
I heard Lao He's movements.
Zhang Bao also woke up.
Zhang Bao didn't sleep well because he was pretending to be something.
I was disturbed by Lao He's singing.
I lay there for a while, tossing and turning but still unable to fall asleep. Seeing that the sky was getting dim, I simply put on my clothes and walked out.
Looking at the unfamiliar environment in front of me.
Zhang Bao was really stunned for a long time.
Only then did he slowly realize that he was now the county magistrate.
When I came to the courtyard, I washed my face with cold water and walked towards the front yard.
The structure of the yamen is quite simple.
There are two courtyards at the front and back.
In the middle of the front is the Yamen Hall. The two side rooms on the left are used for offices and entertaining guests, and the side rooms on the right are used for living.
The backyard is where the magistrate lives.
A courtyard with two entrances and two exits.
Zhang Bao came to the wing and took a look.
Several government officials on duty were still asleep inside, so they made no sound to disturb them.
I thought I'd go to the side room first to see if there were any county affairs to deal with.
As a result, I just walked in.
I saw a figure already sitting in front of the desk.
He is the chief registrar of the county government.