A lazy bum transmigrates and marries a eunuch – it's awesome!

Chapter 196 Clash of the Foxes

Xiao Yuan never understood the friendship between his wife and Prince An.

The first meeting between two people who had absolutely nothing in common and seemed to have no shared interests was not a pleasant experience.

How come we inexplicably developed a mutual appreciation and became like best buddies?

Harboring a criminal wanted by the imperial court is no small crime; even some close friends who have known each other for decades might not do it.

Why would Prince An take such a huge risk to hide the couple?

Despite the lady's claim that Prince An was helping him, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but speculate about a conspiracy, thinking he would wait for an opportunity to meet Jin Zekang and find out his purpose.

Human nature is unpredictable, so sometimes it's better to agree on the terms of the exchange beforehand.

He was a prince, and I was a powerful minister. We sought different things and could benefit each other.

After having dinner and learning about the details of his wife's return to the capital, Gao Yuan finally had the leisure to care about his own health.

The unusual sensation in his lower body and the significant reduction in pain indicated that his wife had given him medication.

But now that he's awake, he naturally doesn't want his wife to change his dressing anymore.

He knew without a doubt that the wound must be horribly gruesome, and as long as he could move, he didn't want his wife to be stained with filth.

Jiang Xinyu washed her hands and really wanted to change Xiao Yuan's dressing, but when she saw that he insisted on changing it herself, she felt both heartache and anger.

Xiao Yuan knew what made his wife so endearing, so he pitifully tugged at her sleeve with a pleading look on his face.

Jiang Xinyu, however, was completely susceptible to this tactic. She shoved the ointment into his hand, turned her back, and couldn't help but despise herself.

Her husband really has the potential to be a seductive concubine; how could she bear to make him sad when she saw him like this?

Xiao Yuan felt a surge of sweetness when he saw that his wife had agreed to his request, but this sweetness turned into bitterness when he saw the catheter in his lower body.

No wonder he hadn't felt the urge to urinate for so long after waking up; it turned out that his wife had given him something like a straw.

The last time I used a straw was right after I was cleansed; those were days of unbearable suffering that make my whole body ache just thinking about them.

Xiao Yuan was only sad for a short while before he quickly cleaned his wounds and applied medicine. He didn't want his wife to see such a disgusting patch of rotten flesh again.

The antibiotics worked very quickly on Xiao Yuan, and Jiang Xinyu knew the infection was under control once she sensed that his fever had subsided.

The catheter can be removed in another day, and the wound will be completely healed after the scab falls off.

Xiao Yuan rarely had such free time, but unfortunately he was injured and couldn't do anything.

Jiang Xinyu leaned against him and took his hand. The two chatted casually about matters of the court, a scene of peaceful tranquility.

In the past, Xiao Yuan would probably have worried about his future, but now he seems to have become more open-minded.

The lady's mysterious space contained a large amount of gold and silver, enough for them to eat, drink, and have fun for several lifetimes.

It would be great if we could overthrow Zhang Zhongyi and regain power, but if not, it would be nice to wander the world with my wife.

Life is only a few decades long, so being able to watch the sunrise and sunset, eat three meals a day, and experience all four seasons with the person you love is a kind of happiness.

Jiang Xinyu, who had always been lazy and irresponsible, decided to change her mind this time.

It's one thing for my husband to retire and return to his hometown, but it's another thing for him to be pushed out of office.

A gentleman will not leave a grudge unavenged; she is determined to kill Zhang Zhongyi and the Third Prince.

Even if Xiao Yuan were to retire and return to his hometown after only one day of being reinstated as the supervisor, he would still have to be reinstated to his original position first.

She'd rather not steam buns than lose face.

Looking at his wife, who was puffing up like a little frog, Xiao Yuan smiled indulgently.

"Alright, alright, I'll listen to my wife. It's just that I'm too unambitious."

"Don't worry, my men are only temporarily lying low. If Zhang Zhongyi really wants to take action, they won't just stand by and watch."

"That's more like it. There's also that traitor from the Eastern Depot."

Jin Zekang said he's taken your place now, but I'm going to skin him alive later.

Xiao Yuan suddenly stopped, a guilty look flashing across his face.

"Madam, I must say he didn't betray us..."

Ok?

Jiang Xinyu immediately became alert. "A self-inflicted injury ploy? Holy crap, aren't you afraid I'll become a widow if you make yourself look like this?"

If there's anything else you haven't said, confess now! Honesty is the best policy; resisting will only lead to further escalation!

"Wrong, resistance will be met with severe punishment."

Jiang Xinyu grinned maliciously and took out a bag of salt from her spatial storage, then ripped off the cotton cloth covering Xiao Yuan's wound.

"Salt helps with wound healing by killing bacteria. Would you like to try it, my husband?"

Xiao Yuan didn't expect this, and quickly said pitifully that he was wrong.

He had actually planned it very well. He had people in the Imperial Guards, so even if the lady hadn't gone that night, he could have escaped.

It might be a bit tough and you might suffer a lot, but it's unlikely you'll lose your life.

However, it seems they've gone a bit too far, and now getting past the wife won't be easy.

Jiang Xinyu was just trying to scare him with the salt, and when she saw that he seemed to be organizing his thoughts, she immediately grabbed his chin.

"Stop making up lies. You made me shed so many tears. Wait until you're healed and then I'll teach you a lesson."

Just as Xiao Yuan was begging for mercy, a gasp came from the doorway. Jin Zekang covered his eyes with his hands but opened a large gap between his fingers, looking at them with excitement.

"Jiang Xinyu, you are a beast! I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"

At this moment, Jiang Xinyu was pinching Xiao Yuan's chin with one hand and grabbing his breasts with the other, looking like a vicious bully forcing a good woman into prostitution.

Governor Xiao leaned against the pillow, his clothes disheveled, his face full of pleading, looking as aggrieved as a forced young woman.

Prince An felt he had arrived at the perfect time; he truly hadn't expected the couple to have such a private affair.

So it turns out that the dignified Commander Xiao is actually the bottom one! It turns out that women can be the top too! This is really... so exciting!

As soon as Jiang Xinyu saw him coming, she quickly straightened Xiao Yuan's clothes.

"What are you looking at? You'll be charged if you look again."

Jin Zekang grinned mischievously, "Alright, you can settle the accommodation fee for me first."

I said, can you take it easy? Chief Supervisor Xiao's face is as white as a ghost, how can you still have the nerve to lay a hand on him?

This is his first wife and legitimate husband; use it sparingly.

Xiao Yuan blushed slightly, embarrassed that he had been caught in this situation, but Jiang Xinyu was not intimidated at all. She gave a nonchalant snort and teased,

"Aren't you too free? Don't worry, when I have the chance in the future, I'll teach your son Azhuo some good things so you won't have time to meddle in other people's business."

Young man, you're eighteen or nineteen, a time when you're full of energy. I hope you'll still be able to get out of bed then.

Jin Zekang was shocked that this woman dared to be so shameless in front of her husband, and looked at Xiao Yuan in disbelief.

"You're not going to do anything about this? You've completely changed my understanding of what a weak husband should do."

Xiao Yuan rolled his eyes at this guy. "I'm willing. I should thank Your Highness Prince An for taking my wife in. What do you want?"

"Wow, is it really that direct?"

Could you talk to your woman and tell her to stay away from my Ah Zhuo?

My child is very well-behaved and I really don't want her to lead her astray.

"Your Highness, you know what I mean."

Xiao Yuan sat up straight and looked coldly at Jin Zekang.

"Let's be frank. I don't believe that you, who have endured so much for so many years, would take such a big risk to get involved for a friend you don't even know very well."

Regardless, I didn't expect Madam to return to the capital so rashly; I appreciate your kindness in protecting her from being implicated.

Jin Zekang stopped his playful expression and smiled slightly.

"What you're saying, Chief Supervisor Xiao, is going too far. What do you mean by 'unfamiliar friends'?"

My wife and I hit it off immediately, as if we'd known each other for ages; it was like meeting a kindred spirit.