Cure the cold-faced general by solving crimes

Chapter 49 I like you

After walking out of Yan's Mansion, Jiang Xihe couldn't help but be overjoyed as he took the fifty taels of silver notes given by Yan Guangfeng.

Too much.

Jiang Xihe felt that the place where the banknote was placed was heavy in his heart.

Pei Zhizhao glanced sideways several times, while Jiang Xihe's eyebrows curled up and he was overwhelmed with joy.

She now has a net worth of one hundred and two dollars.

"The rent of Xiangzhu Academy will also be paid, will you be happy for a few more days?" Pei Zhizhao said in a brisk tone.

Jiang Xihe's smile deepened, "I have to thank Mr. Pei for this, but it is different from what I got through my own hard work. Besides, my brother's affairs were all arranged by Mr. Pei, and he spent a lot of money. I keep it all in my heart."

Pei Zhizhao frowned, "Then how do you want to thank me?" Pei Zhizhao stared at her with burning eyes.

Jiang Xihe's heart skipped a beat, and Pei Zhizhao's obsidian eyes were like deep pools of water. She couldn't help but panic and pointed to the restaurant in front of her, "I've wasted a lot of your time. Can I invite you to dinner?"

Pei Zhizhao agreed, and Jiang Xihe happily promised, "Master Pei, just order whatever you want to eat. I'll take care of it."

She knew that Pei Zhizhao was not picky in this regard. When Jiang Xihe walked into the restaurant, he sincerely wanted to express his gratitude to Pei Zhizhao.

So the dishes were served and the wine was filled. Jiang Xihe picked up the wine cup first and said, "Master Pei, we have eaten together many times, but this meal is different. I made money. With my ability, this trip to the Yan family, Boss Yan I’m satisfied, I feel very good.”

Jiang Xihe's beautiful eyes were shining, and Pei Zhizhao truly felt the glory that this victory brought her.

"Of course, Mr. Pei's contribution is also part of this. If he hadn't been in that town, the situation wouldn't have been suppressed." Jiang Xihe smiled brightly and handed a glass of wine to Pei Zhizhao.

Pei Zhizhao took it readily, drank it all, lowered his head, and found that Jiang Xihe's red lips only touched the edge of the wine cup a little bit, as if he had not drunk anything. The moment he put down the wine cup, he smiled flatteringly at Pei Zhizhao.

Pei Zhizhao laughed. She didn't want to drink, but she was able to persuade him to drink. However, he liked this feeling very much. It was different from eating in the county government office. The two of them were closer here in the restaurant.

Pei Zhizhao felt relieved and pretended not to notice Jiang Xihe's little move. He lowered his head and found that there were several more pieces of the sauced pork ribs that Jiang Xihe had given him on the plate.

Glancing at the three dishes and one soup on the table, Pei Zhizhao joked, "This meal costs a lot of money, don't you feel bad?"

Jiang Xihe didn't drink, but his face turned red, "You sir, look down on me. Although I love money, I'm not stingy. Besides, if the Yan brothers love money as much as they do, there's no point in making money."

Indeed, Pei Zhizhao didn't take money too seriously.

He went on an expedition to conquer the northwest, and when he returned to his fields after discharging his armor, he received many royal rewards. Although he is now serving as magistrate of Ping'an County, he is receiving the salary of a first-class military general. If Jiang Xihe knew that his family had a lot of money, would he be happier?

After pondering for a moment, Pei Zhizhao continued to pick up the stewed pomfret on the plate and pushed it full to Jiang Xihe.

Jiang Xihe had become accustomed to Pei Zhizhao's care. He buried his head in eating with a smile, with a smile on his lips.

"Your Excellency treats me very well, I will remember it all." Jiang Xihe whispered, "If I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely repay you."

Having said this, Pei Zhizhao slowly put down his chopsticks and asked seriously, "Just remembering is useless. How do you plan to repay me?"

Jiang Xihe was stunned and looked up. There was a smile in Pei Zhizhao's eyes. She saw it right. There were only two of them in the private room. The windows were open, and several old locust trees in full bloom at the street entrance exuded a strong fragrance. Something suddenly exploded in Jiang Xihe's heart, but she couldn't believe it.

"Of course I want to be nice to you, help you handle cases, and come to help you when the yamen has something to do. When I have time, I will cook for you, and make soothing soup for you..."

Jiang Xihe spoke in detail, and Pei Zhizhao's eyes became more and more intense. She lowered her head, her heart pounding.

"I like you, I guess you feel the same, right? Miss Jiang?" Pei Zhizhao's voice was low, with a smile. Fireworks exploded in Jiang Xihe's heart, and he didn't dare to raise his head. What did Mr. Pei say...?

She thought of the letter and the title in it that made her confused and fascinated.

Jiang Xihe felt that his face was about to burn, and he clenched his fists on the table uneasily.

A pair of big hands covered her delicate skin. Jiang Xihe shivered and looked down to see the green blood vessels on the back of Pei Zhizhao's hands. His fingers were thick and strong, with thin calluses on their fingertips. She was so panicked that she could only hear herself. A pounding heartbeat.

"This feeling has been there for a long time. In the case of Xiaomili, you came up with a simple and feasible way to save the child and let the guilty person be punished. In the case of Meng Fang, you had a meal of fish poop. You are very smart for coming up with a way to catch the murderer." Pei Zhizhao's voice was low and intoxicating.

It was the first time that Jiang Xihe heard Pei Zhizhao praise her so pertinently. He felt beautiful and courageous, and was a little dissatisfied. What kind of liking was this? Did Lord Pei just like her to help him investigate the case?

"Then you came into my life and we had lunch together. I loved the glutinous rice cakes you made. I also ate the saliva chicken I had never tasted before. The golden shrimp balls you made last time even whetted my appetite. , I have always been rough on eating, but you made me realize that there are such delicious things in the world."

Jiang Xihe felt that the back of her hand was getting hotter and hotter. She wanted to take it out, but Pei Zhizhao held it tightly.

"When I was trapped in Qingfeng Village, the first person I thought of was you. You never asked me why I let you go deep into the tiger's den. The reason is very simple. I can protect you and I believe you can save me. "

When Jiang Xihe heard these words, he felt dizzy as if he had been drunk.

"I wrote that letter and called you my wife. In fact, at that moment, I regarded you as my family in my heart."

"What about you?" Pei Zhizhao shook hands tightly. The back of Jiang Xihe's hands felt warm and he buried his head deeply.

Does she like Pei Zhizhao?

The answer is of course. The word "wife" in the letter made her confused. She has never loved anyone else. The relationship with Li Chengye ended abruptly before they reached the stage of falling in love.

Only when she got along with Pei Zhizhao did she realize what love was like. He would care about you and care about your happiness. You would also care about him and want to know if he was busy and whether he slept well.

But, how did she answer Pei Zhizhao?

She didn't want to, it was too embarrassing.

Pei Zhizhao paused for a while and then said, "You know what I mean. As for how you feel about me, I'm not in a hurry to wait for your answer. As long as you live happily and do what you want to do every day, I can do it in the Yamen." It’s good to see you.”

Jiang Xihe hummed in a mosquito-like voice. Pei Zhizhao pulled away his arm and whispered, "I still want to drink. I wonder if anyone is willing to drink?"

Jiang Xihe blushed and picked up the wine bottle, while Pei Zhizhao drank the wine in one gulp.

"Sir, drink slowly." Jiang Xihe didn't drink, but his cheeks were as red as if he had drank wine. In Pei Zhizhao's eyes, they looked like plump peaches.

When can he take this peach home?

(End of this chapter)