vrcanaries Chapter 36 Young Couple's Secret
Chapter 36 Young Couple's Secret
Afraid that the air would suddenly become quiet, Wangshu was so embarrassed that she wanted to spin around in circles. Look, the man was still staring at her with a red face and a stiff neck. Did he have such a strong sense of chastity?
She continued to clarify, with an innocent look in her eyes, "I'm just curious...really..."
I'm older than her, and more knowledgeable than her, who has been bedridden for a long time. The little girl is quirky and has a lot of ideas. As a man, I shouldn't blame her.
Qin Xiuyuan calmed his breath, held the woman's soft hand, and said calmly, "Haven't I been waiting for you to come home..." In his life, apart from his mother, there was only her, nothing else. Thinking of his mother, he couldn't help but feel sad, "From now on, it will just be the two of us..."
Oh, the little wolfdog looks so pitiful. Wangshu pulled people back and said, "Ah, can my parents come and live with us?" Anyway, her parents can't bear to leave her, and she misses her parents too!
Hmm? That's right. Given her family's situation, wouldn't the two families become one in the future? He forced a smile and said, "That's right."
It's a pity that this smile is so fleeting, so short-lived. When we get to know each other better, I'll make him smile to me every day.
Qin Xiuyuan talked about the recent security situation in Yaocheng. There have been several incidents of poor people breaking into homes and robbing people on the streets at night. He told her to be more careful when going out, and that family members should go out in groups and not show their money.
Even in Yaocheng, "the world will soon be in chaos, with countless lives lost and people as insignificant as ants."
"Yeah." Qin Xiuyuan, from the military camp, had a clearer view. The northwest had become a single, ironclad entity, with the region absorbing large numbers of refugees, reclaiming wasteland, and stationing troops. The common people were seeking food, while the powerful sought territory.
"You can ask them to come to my house to make braised meat." There were only him and Tang Bo in his house, well, Li Ma, who was in Cao's camp but her heart was with Han, a horse, a donkey and a dog, and most of the rooms were empty.
As was the old tradition every year, once winter arrived and the grasslands froze, making it impossible for cattle and sheep to survive, the Da clan's ambitions of invading the borders rekindled, and they annually sent armies to probe and plunder the north. This year, it was the turn of his clan, the Third Prince, to celebrate the New Year in Xuanwu.
As soon as he left, the house became even more deserted.
The situation suddenly turned around, and a soft pillow appeared before my eyes! "Then I'll come find you in a few days!"
Ji Shou ran back to inform Ji's mother, who came hurriedly and hugged her tightly in her arms, "Nannan, does it still hurt?" She reached out and unbuttoned her robe.
Qin Xiuyuan was waiting outside the door, kicking the offending Wangcai with his toes. Wangcai clung to his master's feet and refused to let go. "Go back and fast for three days!" Let's see if it dares to pounce on people indiscriminately in the future!
Fortunately, she didn't fall. If her head hit a sharp stone, the consequences would be disastrous. Not only would her life be in jeopardy, he would probably be implicated as well!
Wangcai understood, licked his feet, and lay down obediently at his feet, not daring to drool under the anger of his two masters.
"Are you the Ji family's new servant?" He looked at the monkey wiping his sweat in a hurry. "If there's danger, stand in front. Understand?" He wasn't standing there like a stake, motionless. At that time, he was closest to Wangshu, and with quick reactions, he could easily push the dog away or block it in front of him...
After wiping the hot sweat off his face, Ji Shou suddenly broke out in a cold sweat again. "Thank you for your teachings, Master. I will keep it in mind." He never expected that the dog would jump up and pounce on him... It was too ferocious and ran very fast. It was in front of him in the blink of an eye. By the time he recognized it was the dog that had been to his house, it had already pounced on him and was pulling at his clothes. The young lady screamed on the spot, and the scene became a mess in an instant.
Wangcai lost his father at birth and left his mother at a young age. After being hungry for three days, he almost went to see his great-grandmother.
Garrison, Songhe Hall. Yang Liu, the most favored maidservant in front of the old lady, gently unfolded a roll of cloth, "Old lady, please look."
The tiger is the king of all beasts, its roar shaking the mountains and forests. This painting depicts a tiger on patrol. Gold and brocade threads weave seamlessly into the details, creating a vibrant and beautiful stripe. Its gaze, fixed squarely on the horizon, is powerful and imperious, its sharp fangs still stained with the fresh red flesh of its prey. Its claws strike the ground, sending birds and beasts scattering for safety. Only the tiger, unhurried and unhurried, patrols its kingdom.
"Lifelike, brave, dignified, who else could be more capable? A true tiger!" the jade-crowned old lady clapped her hands in admiration, clapping her hands as she touched the emerald green, moist, high-quality jasper bracelet newly acquired by the Gold and Silver Tower. She wore the fragrant cloud gauze jacket, the treasure of the Silk and Luo Tower. She was the old lady of Yaocheng, the garrison commander, and the eldest half-sister of General Qin. Since her birth into the wealthy and powerful Qin family, she had easy access to the finest goods in the world, and she enjoyed collecting treasures such as jewelry, jade, calligraphy and paintings, embroidered screens, and precious fabrics.
"Old lady, you have a keen eye for talent. You fell in love with Ji Niang's embroidered handkerchief at first sight. You must have real talent." Yang Liu carefully rolled up the embroidery. It was one of the birthday gifts prepared by the garrison for the governor of Youzhou.
He asked carefully, "Old Madam, would you like to take a look at the three double-sided embroidered screens of the young lady?" Knowing that the old madam was pursuing novelty and perfection, this was just a last word for the gentle and virtuous Madam Ji.
"Mrs. Ji's needlework is excellent, but," the old lady said, her eyes kind, as she slowly stroked the jade bracelet on her wrist. It was a pure, unadulterated jade, a shimmering, watery blue. The owner of the gold and silver shop had painstakingly acquired it from a wealthy family from the south. Now, Yaocheng is home to many talented individuals, and it's no longer the only one standing out. "The new embroiderer has no one to rely on, and she has three children. She should help the poor and the weak."
"The old lady is kind-hearted. Madam Wang is overjoyed. With the old lady's appreciation, the whole family has hope!"
After receiving the order, Yang Liu told the housekeeper and Madam Ji to verify the embroidery bill, "I guess Madam Ji doesn't need to come again."
The butler understood that the old was replaced by the new, and this was always the case. "Then we must carefully review the accounts of these years."
Ji's family. After smiling and sending off a tavern owner who had come to inquire about placing a long-term order, she turned back to see Wangshu, using her goose feather pen to mark the length of a thick thread, dot by dot with ink. She wore a light blue, double-breasted, long jacket with a trailing hem, a matching bralette, and a one-piece, fully pleated, waist-length skirt. Her hair was styled in a double-hoop bun, styled by Lady Ji before she left the house. A pair of matching mahogany hairpins sat facing each other, creating a simple, elegant, lively, and endearing look.
"Madam, why did your trip take so long today?" It usually took only an hour, but now it's almost two. She felt a little worried, but thinking about the recent braised meat business, she felt a little relieved. After all, there's always hope.
Wangshu pounded his waist and prepared all the items he needed, checking them one by one. "Ji Shou is following us. Wait a little longer until he comes back. Ah, thank you and Taotao for your hard work in delivering the goods today."
We had agreed to go to Qin Xiuyuan's place today to discuss making braised meat. "You and Taotao should come back as early as possible so we can discuss and have dinner together."
"Oh, a servant, a little girl... how can they be worthy..."
Wangshu didn't want to listen to any nonsense and frowned, "Just listen to me."
Xia Xiaoxiao understood everything, but she was still young. She patted Shushu's back and whispered, "Xiaoxiao understands Shushu's heart. This family doesn't treat my daughter and me like slaves. There aren't many families in the world that are treated this way by their masters. My future son-in-law is a kind person, but once we leave this house, there are some rules that must be followed."
Wangshu pushed away Aiai's hand, feeling uncomfortable because it was too strong. "Aiai, stop talking nonsense. Qin Xiuyuan is not an old-fashioned person who sticks to the old ways. Even if he is now, I won't allow him to be in the future. Daddy told him yesterday that we should all go there today and prepare dinner for five more people. He agreed."
Hehe, feeling a bit upset, felt a chill in his heart. "Shushu, you can't say that. All the women in the world..."
"Hey!" Wangshu heard the sound and hurriedly looked outside the door. Sure enough, it was his mother who came back. Madam Ji came in and gave her a look. Xia Hey understood, "Then listen to Shushu. I'll go deliver the goods with Ji Shou now."
Wangshu took out three copper coins and said, "Ji Shou will be guarding the house tonight, give this to him and prepare dinner for yourself."
"There are still some steamed buns left on the stove... There's no need to spend that much money..."
You're so long-winded! Wangshu was irritated: "Hehehe!"
"Okay, okay, no more nagging." Xia Aiai quickly took over and turned around to go about her business. Ji's mother followed her out. The two shook their heads and smiled at each other.
"Just listen to her." Ji's mother laughed. "You didn't see it the night before last? She made some arrangements, but my husband thought they were inappropriate and told me a lot of rules. And then she just..." Ji's mother rolled her eyes, then fixed them, staring at Ai Ai fiercely with wide eyes. Ai Ai was so frightened that her heart trembled. "Haha, what's wrong with me? I was being controlled so well, and I had to bite the bullet and pass on the message."
Just imagining my delicate daughter glaring at me made me afraid to move. I was both amused and worried. "Qin family? What do you mean?"
Mother Ji patted Ai Ai's back soothingly. "Don't worry, Xiuyuan has no objection. Let the young couple decide. We're both old! Alas!" She sighed softly and said calmly without belaboring the point, "We settled the garrison's debt today. From now on, I'll probably have to rely on my husband and Ai Ai's cooking skills."
The order from the garrison was given to someone else, and they changed their minds after hearing the news. All the guests and hosts who had appreciated the embroidery before had this kind of vision. The new embroiderers were young, had good eyesight, good craftsmanship, and asked for a low price. Who could resist good quality, low price and money!
Xia Aiai immediately straightened her chest and said, "Don't worry, my lady. Miss Shushu is very smart. Our small business is promising. It's time for you to prepare this for her..." She blinked, clenched her fists with four fingers, and touched her raised thumbs together.
When Ji's mother saw the mysterious gesture that could not be expressed in words, she couldn't help laughing.