CHAPTER 341: CHAPTER 341: COMING TO TAKE HER TO GET MARRIED

Everyone who came to apply had to pass Shu’er’s test. Shu’er screened out a large batch of people through micro-expressions and intuition.

She even investigated the remaining candidates’ family situations and recent acquaintances.

After eliminating another batch, Shu’er finally let those people start working.

Fortunately, the people who were working were all quick and honest, following instructions not to enter the kitchen where the cooks were, and indeed they didn’t go in.

Of course, there were also designated people watching them, as for a bakery, the formula is very important.

With these people involved, the cooks could focus on the core baking tasks, and efficiency improved significantly.

That evening, as Shu’er was about to close the door, she saw a tall and imposing figure standing in front of the shop.

Shu’er looked up and immediately saw Tang Zan.

Tang Zan was staring at her coldly, then stepped forward as he spoke.

"Did you receive my letters?"

Thinking of those letters, Shu’er couldn’t help but nod.

Then Tang Zan continued, "And what about your reply?"

Now, every day during his leisure time, he writes letters to Shu’er and has them delivered by the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, but despite writing so many, he’s only received one or two replies.

Lately, there hadn’t been any replies at all.

Shu’er coughed lightly, "Isn’t my shop too busy? Every time I want to reply to you, something comes up, so I’ve just never gotten around to it."

Tang Zan hugged Shu’er, feeling her gain a bit of weight, and couldn’t help but be somewhat annoyed.

"Shu’er, I’ve missed you so much I’ve gotten thin, how come you’ve gained weight, do you not miss me at all?"

He said this with some gritted teeth, making Shu’er feel even guiltier.

Indeed, she’s been too busy lately to miss him as much as to lose weight.

Tang Zan asked, "Do you know why I’m here?"

Shu’er smiled softly, her peach blossom eyes curved like crescent moons.

"You’ve missed me and came to see me."

Her soft demeanor, with a hint of coquettishness to Tang Zan, was meant to make him forget about the reply issue.

Tang Zan almost wanted to bite Shu’er in anger, speaking in a low voice full of frustration.

"I’m here to take you to Deserted Mountain to get married!"

Shu’er: "!!!"

Get married? This soon?

Tang Zan, gritting his teeth, "Have you really forgotten?"

Shu’er couldn’t say she forgot; she’s simply been too overwhelmed with work to think about it.

Tang Zan got even angrier, only Shu’er could infuriate him.

Not even keeping such a major event in mind, yet he’s been fantasizing about their post-marital life.

Tang Zan lifted Shu’er into his arms and headed toward the backyard.

"Which room is yours?"

Shu’er pointed to the center room, and Tang Zan pushed open the door and walked in.

He immediately placed Shu’er on the bed, and as Shu’er was about to get up, she was trapped by Tang Zan’s overwhelming kisses.

At first, Shu’er tentatively pushed him away, but soon she melted entirely in Tang Zan’s embrace.

Tang Zan leaned closer to her ear and nibbled on her earlobe.

"Tomorrow morning, we’ll return to Deserted Mountain, and the day after will be our big day."

Shu’er nodded, "But aren’t we not supposed to meet for three days before the wedding?"

Tang Zan’s face darkened, pinching Shu’er’s cheek in annoyance.

"Why does it seem like you’re happy not to see me?"

Shu’er shook her head repeatedly, "Not at all, I was just asking about the customs."

Tang Zan said, "That’s how it is, but there are also those who can’t handle the longing. Once we’re at Deserted Mountain tomorrow, I won’t be able to see you."

Shu’er nodded.

Tang Zan hugged Shu’er, his voice was as light as a sigh.

"I really want you to be mine."

Shu’er’s cheeks flushed red.

"Aren’t I already?"

Tang Zan leaned closer to Shu’er’s ear, letting his breath fall on her earlobe.

His lips brushed against her ear as they moved.

"You know what I mean."

Shu’er’s cheeks turned even redder, turning over, she stopped speaking.

Tang Zan embraced Shu’er, the anger that had been boiling inside him for so long seemed to finally subside.

He smiled at Shu’er, leaving a kiss on her neck.

When Shu’er woke up the next morning, she found Tang Zan sitting at the bedside watching her.

He smiled and said, "I’ve already finished training and returned, get up."

Shu’er adjusted her slightly open collar, then put on several layers of clothes, finally draping on a fox fur coat, feeling less cold.

As she was about to comb her hair, Tang Zan stood behind her.

"Let me comb it for you."

Shu’er nodded, and Tang Zan picked up the wooden comb, starting to gently comb through her three thousand black strands.

He wanted to tie her in a ponytail, but Shu’er laughed and refused.

"I’ll do it myself."

If it were in the Gulan Mountain Range, a ponytail would be fine, convenient for work, but here in the county, women had bun hairstyles; if she tied a ponytail, it would look too unusual.

Plus, buns are actually quite pretty.

Tang Zan said, "I can do this too."

He had seen Yinxing give Shu’er a bun, and chose the simplest yet beautiful one for her.

The first attempt was clumsy and ugly, so he undid it and started anew, achieving a more refined look.

Shu’er praised with a smile, "No wonder you’re my husband, you’re so capable."

Tang Zan replied, "I think you need some discipline."

Then, he lightly slapped Shu’er’s bottom.

Such adult hints, Shu’er naturally understood.

Her cheeks flushed red, she cast a flirtatious glance at Tang Zan.

"I’ll be waiting~"

And then Tang Zan pushed her against the vanity table, sweeping bottles and jars to the side, and kissed her thoroughly.

When getting into the carriage, Shu’er only took Yinxing and Lin Yu with her, leaving the others to help at the shop.

Shu’er glanced at the refugees outside Suxian City Gate and couldn’t help but speak.

"Is your army short of soldiers?"

Tang Zan almost immediately understood what Shu’er meant.

Among these people, there were still some strong laborers, but if given the choice, some were not willing to enlist.

Some went as far as injuring themselves to avoid enlisting.

Tang Zan said, "I think we can first keep them at the outer walls of Deserted Mountain, and once they pass assessment, I’ll mobilize them to enlist."

Shu’er nodded and instructed Xuan Liu to tell these people about going to Deserted Mountain.

A few months ago, Deserted Mountain had not been heard of, but with recent news about Deserted Mountain pastries and trade, its reputation has grown.

Along with it, stories including how they had brought hundreds of refugees now settled in Deserted Mountain, thriving well, had spread.

They naturally envied this, worried that if they rushed to Deserted Mountain, they might be rejected.

Xuan Liu just started talking and those people nodded.

"Lord, can we do it? My child’s about to freeze to death; if there’s a place to stay, that’d be great."

Tang Zan said, "Xuan Liu, you and Di Yi and Di Er stay behind to lead, and if someone misbehaves on the way, cut them from the group."

After saying this, he looked at Shu’er, with eyes full of deep meaning.

"Your Young Madam and I are in a hurry."