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In his dream, Tao'er wore a bright red wedding dress, a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe, and looked at him with a smile.

Red candles are lit, and the character for "double happiness" is pasted all over the windows; everything is so beautiful.

He reached out and took her hand; it felt warm and soft to the touch…

The next morning, when Xiao Yi woke up, he felt something strange under his body.

He looked down and his expression changed slightly; the mattress was soaked.

He paused for a moment, then got up as if nothing had happened and shook Qingfeng, who was still fast asleep, awake: "Get up, go to the market and buy some mutton. We'll treat everyone to a better meal today."

Qingfeng groggily opened his eyes, glanced out the window, and said, "Master, what time is it...?"

"I'm still half asleep..."

I went to bed too late last night.

What's wrong with this master? He's usually not picky about food at all, so why is he acting like this today...?

"Go quickly!"

The food is freshest in the morning; the early bird catches the worm!

Qingfeng was bewildered by his urging, but she still got dressed, got up, yawned, and went out.

Once Qingfeng's footsteps disappeared outside the courtyard gate, Xiao Yi immediately closed the door, quickly took off the mattress, and put on a clean undergarment.

He carried a wooden basin to the yard to fetch water, squatted in a corner, and began to scrub the stained pants.

The warm morning sun shone on his back. Xiao Yi lowered his head, but the tips of his ears turned red.

This is the first time in over twenty years that I've had such a dream, and it's even happening in front of that kid Qingfeng.

If he finds out, he'll laugh at me to death.

He rubbed his pants vigorously, and water splashed onto the back of his hand, feeling cool and refreshing.

But the images from my dream kept replaying in my mind: Tao'er in her red wedding dress, her eyes crinkling when she smiled...

Xiao Yi paused for a moment, then scrubbed even harder, as if he could wash away those inappropriate thoughts.

The door to the east wing suddenly opened, and Tao'er came out carrying a basin of water, seemingly having gotten up early to wash up.

She looked up and met Xiao Yi's gaze.

"Brother Shi Qi, are you doing laundry so early in the morning?"

Tao'er was somewhat surprised.

Xiao Yi nodded without changing his expression: "Well, I think the sun looks nice today. I haven't had time to change my clothes these past few days, so..."

Tao'er said "Oh" without thinking much of it and went to pour the water.

Then, after thinking for a moment, he asked, "Brother Shi Qi, would you like me to help you wash?"

Xiao Yi looked up in surprise, his face instantly turning red. He quickly shook his head, "No...no need, thank you, Tao'er, I can do this little thing myself."

Back in the military, we always washed our own clothes.

"Oh, okay, you can wash it yourself then!"

"Seventh Brother Shi, why are you blushing?"

Tao asked casually.

What's wrong with this guy so early in the morning?

"ah?

Are you blushing?

Maybe...maybe it's too hot!

Xiao Yi touched his face and stammered an explanation.

"Is it hot?

Why do I feel a bit chilly this early in the morning?

Tao looked up at the sky. The sun had just peeked out, and there was a slightly cool morning breeze.

"Well………

Oh, right, it must be because I practiced for half an hour just now, that's why I'm sweating and feeling hot.

Tao believed her and said, "Oh, no wonder you feel hot."

"I'm going to wash up now. I'll make breakfast later. Is there anything you'd like to eat?"

"I'm fine with anything, as long as it's something you made."

Xiao Yi blurted it out, then realized it sounded a bit ambiguous, and quickly corrected himself, "What I meant was... I'm not picky, anything is fine, anything is fine!"

Seeing that his hurried explanation was somewhat cute, Tao'er smiled and said, "I understand, Brother Shi Qi, you don't need to explain."

Tao'er quickly finished washing up and went to the kitchen, only to find Dong Kui already busy in the kitchen.

Xiao Yi watched Tao'er's departing figure, patted his chest, and was relieved that she hadn't noticed his embarrassment. If Tao'er knew that he had such a dream last night, how could he possibly save face?

Xiao Yi then lowered his head again, continuing to focus intently on the pair of pants.

A morning breeze wafted by, carrying the fragrance of the rose bushes in the corner of the yard, and also the little tune that Tao'er was humming softly.

The sun shines brightly, and life is peaceful.

But he knew that such days wouldn't last long.

Once the Crown Prince has recovered from his injuries and has devised a proper plan, they will leave this small courtyard and rejoin the invisible battle.

But at least for now, he wanted to hold onto this moment for as long as possible.

A little longer.

At this moment, Qingfeng walked in carrying a lamb hind leg and a large grass carp.

Seeing his master washing his pants, he immediately asked curiously, "Master, why are you washing your bedding so early in the morning?"

Did you wet your pants in the outhouse this morning?

Xiao Yi looked at Qingfeng's grinning face and retorted, "You brat, what nonsense are you spouting!"

I'm not a three-year-old child, how could I possibly wet my pants?

If Tao'er heard you say that, wouldn't I have any face left?

"Hehe, Master, I was just joking. You can leave your pants here; I'll take care of this little thing."

"Wait a moment, I'll put the mutton and fish in the kitchen and then come back to wash them for you!"

Xiao Yi shook his head. "No need, I'm already washed."

"Quickly put the mutton and fish in the kitchen, and see how Tao'er and the others plan to prepare these dishes today."

After he finished speaking, he hung up his underwear and trousers to dry.

"Okay!"

Qingfeng happily carried the lamb leg and the large grass carp to the kitchen.

Upon seeing the enormous lamb leg and grass carp, Tao'er immediately smiled and asked, "Qingfeng, where did you get these lamb legs and grass carp?"

"So early in the morning..."

"Miss Tao'er, this is what my master asked me to buy at the market early this morning."

He said he wanted to improve everyone's meals and give them a good boost.

Qingfeng speaks the truth.

"I see. Well done, Qingfeng. Let's make some spicy and sour fish fillets for lunch today, and have a barbecue party tonight. Eat and drink well, and everyone can relax."

I happen to have some excellent daughter's red wine here.

That Daughter's Red wine was a treasure hidden in the cellar of the chief of Tiger Head Village.

There were more than a dozen jars!

That's a good deal for her.

"Great! Daughter's Red wine is a top-quality liquor. I'm going to drink my fill tonight."

"Miss Peach, I didn't expect you to have so many treasures here!"

Qingfeng said with a cheerful smile.

"That's right, I not only have Daughter's Red wine, but also..."

Tao'er said mysteriously.

"Little Peach, what else is there? Tell me..."

Dongkui, who was busy working nearby, quickly asked, her face full of curiosity.

"And there are some good drinks for us women, you'll see tonight."

There are also some great drinks that both men and women can enjoy...

Wow...

"Peach Girl, what else is there? Tell me quickly..."

Qingfeng became increasingly curious.

"I can't tell you now, I'll tell you tonight."

I won't tell you now, otherwise there won't be any surprise...

Tao shook her head, deciding not to tell them for the time being.

I thought to myself that she had beer and various fruit juices in her online space, which would be perfect for barbecue.

It's a rare occasion for everyone to get together today, so let's have some fun!