Love Lock

Chapter 42 Showing Off with Spears

As a result, Han Lei and her group did not set off for Beijing until almost noon the next day.

Before dawn, and before the farmers arrived at the wasteland, Han Lei had Zhao Zun lead all his personal guards and wounded soldiers to build a sturdy fence on the wasteland using bamboo and logs.

Then, she bought 100 sows and 50 breeding pigs from the system, as well as 350 half-grown piglets and adult pigs, and put them all into the pen, a total of 500 pigs.

After settling the pigs in, Zhao Zun assigned people to guard them. Han Lei then bought enough feed for the pigs to last three months and piled it all up in several straw sheds.

Of course, these pigs are not fed entirely with pig feed; they are also fed with swill discarded by restaurants, cut pig feed, and small fish and shrimp caught from the river.

Han Lei also prepared a full set of tools for them, including those for cutting pig feed and catching fish and shrimp.

Last night, Han Lei and Luo Hai discussed it and agreed that before the pig farm and warehouse were repaired, the pigs, feed and seeds would have to be stored outside, and the brothers from the Big Character Team and the yamen runners from the county government would take turns guarding them with electric batons.

Because the walls surrounding the wasteland had not yet been completed, making it very difficult to guard, Han Lei bought them two large wolfhounds.

After all this was done, Zhao Zun and Han Lei waited until Luo Hai and the county officials arrived with the farmers. Only after Luo Hai took over everything did they set off back to Beijing.

Despite the absence of wind and snow, the winter weather remained favorable, with warm but not glaring sunshine.

The carriage traveled along the official road, its wheels rolling rhythmically, echoing the occasional birdsong from afar.

The coachman sat at the front, intently driving the carriage.

After getting into the carriage, Han Lei laid out a soft cushion and fell asleep immediately. She had been sleeping late and waking up early these past few days, and the intense work had left her exhausted. Zhao Zun sat beside her, occasionally lifting the curtain to look at the scenery outside, his face radiating joy and peace.

The whole scene was peaceful and harmonious, as if time itself had slowed down at this moment.

Han Lei slept soundly until the sun began to set in the afternoon before slowly waking up.

"Where am I?" Han Lei rubbed her eyes and stretched.

"You're awake? We've passed Mianning County, which is part of Jingzhou. This is the territory of the King of Jingzhou."

Zhao Zun chuckled and affectionately ruffled her hair, making it, which was already messy from sleeping, look even more like a bird's nest.

Han Lei lifted the curtain and looked outside; the sun was already setting.

"I slept for so long, and no one talked to you. You must be very bored, right?" Han Lei took out a comb from her spatial storage and ruffled her hair a few times.

“I used to ride horses when traveling and never felt bored. But riding in a carriage with you has left me sore all over. Especially my arm, I’m afraid it’s going to be ruined.” Zhao Zun’s voice carried a hint of teasing as he stretched his arm out in front of Han Lei. “You have to rub it for me.”

Upon hearing this, Han Lei looked up at Zhao Zun and saw his exaggerated expression. She couldn't help but chuckle and said irritably, "You should blame the driver! It's the driver who made the ride bumpy, so you should have the driver rub your back."

Seeing her bright smile, Zhao Zun's heart stirred, and a playful smile appeared on his lips: "Oh dear! This poor prince! Since the princess is unwilling to share the burden with me, then I will have to do it myself." As he spoke, he pretended to get up, but deliberately stumbled and almost fell.

Seeing this, Han Lei quickly reached out to help, but Zhao Zun grabbed her wrist and pulled her close: "With such a thoughtful princess, how can I not cherish her?"

Inside the carriage, the atmosphere instantly became subtle. Han Lei's cheeks flushed slightly, and she tried to pull her hand away, only to find that Zhao Zun gripped it even tighter.

"Your Highness, are you bullying me?" Han Lei said coquettishly, pouting as if she was angry.

Zhao Zun's face darkened. He moved closer to Han Lei, a dangerous aura emanating from him. "What did you just call me? Hmm?"

"Uh...hehe." Han Lei's heart was pounding. She swallowed and chuckled awkwardly, "I forgot again, it's Zhao Zun, Zhao Zun." Ever since they realized their feelings for each other, Zhao Zun had often made some intimate gestures towards her.

After spending more than a month together, she gradually came to understand that although this prince appeared aloof on the surface, deep down he was just like all men, harboring a certain amount of repressed lust. She was afraid that Zhao Zun would take things a step further.

If Zhao Zun gets into that fighting spirit again, he'll definitely relentlessly pursue her, and she's afraid she might accidentally cross that final line of defense.

However, she can't let Zhao Zun bully her all the time!

She's going to turn things around!

A sly glint flashed in Han Lei's eyes. She decided to retaliate in kind and teach Zhao Zun a "lesson".

"Didn't you want me to give you a massage? Here you go!" With that, Han Lei suddenly grabbed Zhao Zun's wrist with force, then turned around and gently pushed him. Caught off guard, Zhao Zun was easily pushed down and pinned to the mat.

"Girl, you know martial arts?"

Zhao Zun looked at Han Lei, who was pressing down on him, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He only knew that Han Lei had amazing medical skills and powerful weapons, but he never expected that she, who was so delicate, would also know martial arts.
"Hehe, scared now? This isn't martial arts, it's grappling. If you ever dare to bully me again, I'll throw you to the ground with an over-the-shoulder throw."

Han Lei laughed, then pressed her elbow down hard on his chest, her tone tinged with smugness.

Are you kidding me? Did you think she was weak and helpless? Before she transmigrated, she gritted her teeth and insisted on participating in every day's training in the army, including combat, sparring, and the five-kilometer cross-country run.

"Alright, alright, cough cough, I'm terrified of being dominated by you! Hahaha..."

Zhao Zun held his hands in front of his face, making a scared gesture, but he was laughing heartily. He liked teasing Han Lei like this, and the feeling of playing pranks with her.

"What husband? How annoying! I'm not even married to you yet."

Han Lei let out a coquettish cry and, without hesitation, lightly kicked Zhao Zun's ankle again.

"Oh dear! Here we go again. My poor heart!" Zhao Zun's face scrunched up as he clutched his chest and dramatically rolled into Han Lei's arms.

"Get out of the way! Get out of the way now!"

Han Lei pushed hard with her hands, but her voice was soft and sweet, which made Zhao Zun burst into laughter.

The two flirted and teased each other inside the carriage, creating an unusually harmonious atmosphere. The guards outside the carriage, hearing the laughter coming from inside, couldn't help but exchange smiles, secretly pleased for their masters.

As the carriage moved forward, the distance between the two continued to decrease.

Zhao Zun began to recount his past experiences, stories of guarding the border and fighting on the battlefield, which captivated Han Lei. Han Lei, in turn, shared her life in the modern world, stories about technology, culture, and freedom, which broadened Zhao Zun's horizons.

As dusk settles, the moon shines brightly while the stars are few.

Zhao Zun and his group arrived at the post station quite late. After a quick meal and washing up, everyone went back to their rooms to rest.

As dawn approached, the weather suddenly changed, with howling winds and heavy snow falling outside.

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