Chapter 195: Celebrating New Year's Eve in the Army
His partiality was not a one-off thing. Pei Ziyao was very disdainful. It was just a meal. Wasn't it natural for a father and his children to eat together? Why did it sound like a gift to his father?
She couldn't afford the meal, so she wanted to find an excuse to slip away, but Jiang Shiyuan looked at her and shook his head gently. Seeing this, she gave up the idea of ​​leaving. After all, it was just a meal, so she just held her nose and ate it.

Soon, four dishes and a soup were delivered to the military tent. Although there were fewer dishes, the portions were sufficient. Marshal Pei had been on the march for many years and never cared about these things. He knew it was not easy for the army to make these. However, there were even sweet Yuanxiao (Chinese rice dumplings) that were only eaten during the New Year in Hanzhou. After looking at Jiang Shiyuan, he said nothing more.

The meal was very quiet. Jiang Shiyuan didn't say anything, and neither did the Pei siblings. Naturally, Marshal Pei didn't say much either.

For so many years, this has been the way they get along between father and son and father and daughter. They are all talkative people, so there is no such thing as a loving father and a filial son. They finished their meal in a hurry, and after the meal, they went out with the old marshal to patrol the situation in the army.

After making sure that everything was fine, he gave Pei Zisu a few final instructions and then rode away.

Watching him leaving, Pei Zisu couldn't tell what he felt. Perhaps it was because he was going to be a father too, so he kept thinking that he must never become a man like his father. He must give his children enough care and love. He could be strict, but that was not all.

Jiang Shiyuan was standing beside him, feeling his emotional fluctuations, and then he spoke to comfort him.

"You can choose anything in this world, except your parents and children. Since you have become a family, it means that this is the karma left over from your previous life, so don't think too much, my husband. Your relationship with your father-in-law is not close, but it does not necessarily mean that your relationship with your children will not be close. So since you can't be a good son, you can be a good father and a good husband, right?"

Jiang Shiyuan's words comforted Pei Zisu very much. He turned around and took Jiang Shiyuan's hand. Then the alienation and indifference on his body gradually faded away. His eyes were full of affection. He looked at Jiang Shiyuan and said.

"Anian, you know that I have spent many years in the army with Ayao and Amiao. Although we have parents, it is no different from not having them. This year, because of you and the child, I feel that our family should be together like this."

Jiang Shiyuan certainly understood, so she held Pei Zisu's hand. Although her hand was small, it could convey infinite power. Although she didn't say much, Pei Zisu could feel it, so he gently hugged her in his arms and sighed. At this moment, all his dissatisfaction with the past days turned into gratitude...

New Year's Eve.

The military camp was bustling with activity. Although the soldiers still had to go on patrols as before, Pei Zisu had compressed the time this time. The time for each team to exchange was shortened from two hours to half an hour. Therefore, everyone had the opportunity to participate in the New Year's Eve banquet, and everyone was naturally happy.

Today there was a buffet, and all the soldiers sat in front of a long table, watching bowls of steaming food being served to them. They were surprised that the cooks in the army could cook dishes from their hometown, so although they were all big and strong men, they all had excitement and tears in their eyes.

When they heard that the menu was written by the young lady herself, everyone's gratitude to her became more obvious, so at Ge Huzi's suggestion, the soldiers raised their glasses to toast Jiang Shiyuan.

"Since the young lady came to the military camp, our general hasn't lost his temper for a long time. Moreover, everyone has thick bedding to use. Today, we can also eat such delicious and thoughtful meals. Everyone, do you think it is all thanks to the young lady?" "Yes! Yes! Yes!"

The soldiers were cheering and the atmosphere was very high. Pei Zisu and Pei Ziyao looked at each other and both showed some admiration, especially Pei Ziyao. She felt that her sister-in-law was really amazing. She was able to unite everyone after only a few days in the army and enjoyed such high recognition. This was something that many of their generals would take many years to achieve.

When Jiang Shiyuan heard this, he picked up the water in front of him and then spoke loudly.

"I am not good at drinking, so I will offer you a glass of water instead of wine. It is my honor to have you guarding the country of Dasui. In the past years, I didn't know anything about the army, but now that I have the luck to join the army to accompany the general and see your glory, I naturally admire you. You are all children in your family, the sons of your parents, and some are your wives' husbands and the fathers of their children. You may seem to be just one person, but you are responsible for every household in Dasui, so I only wish Dasui peace and every household health."

When everyone heard this, tears welled up in their eyes and they started shouting along with Jiang Shiyuan's words.

"May the country be peaceful and every family be healthy."

Pei Zisu looked at Jiang Shiyuan and liked her more and more. His joy in the heart was obvious when he saw that she was so highly respected in the army. As for Uncle Han and Aunt Mushao who were not far away, they were quietly watching this prosperous scene, one with a smile on his face and the other, although cold, also felt warm in his heart.

"See? I told you that we should have left the mountain long ago. It's rare to see such a scene in many years. I'm lucky to have you accompany me in this life. So Mu Shao, don't think of dying because of my departure. Look at these soldiers. Even if they are missing arms and legs, they still have a strong hope of living, because only by living can many memories and nostalgia continue. Do you understand?"

Uncle Han now tries to instill in Aunt Mushao the determination and courage to live whenever he gets the chance, because he doesn't know when he will leave, and he is afraid that Mushao will follow him. As a result, after the warmth in her eyes faded, she said calmly.

"My life was given by you, so isn't it normal for me to follow you? If you really leave first, I will keep my oath and protect the young lady's child until he is safely born, and then follow you. There is no need to persuade me on this point."

Hearing this, Uncle Han was speechless for a moment.

After so many years, of course he knew Mu Shao's stubbornness and her feelings for him. He only hated that God gave him a body that could not live long, otherwise he would have accompanied Mu Shao for the rest of his life.

My heart ached beyond words, but I was powerless to do anything. I could only hold her in my arms and sigh again and again.