Chapter 56 Chapter 56 Anger.

After spending half the afternoon with Cai Shu, Zhang Jingxian told her almost everything she knew about Envoy Xie's preferences, whether she believed it or not.

Especially that day, how she found the injured Xie Shijun in the field and how serious his injuries were, she did not miss any details.

"The thieves are hateful. Fortunately, the envoy is safe and sound. I happen to have some nourishing medicines at home. I will go and tell my father and present them to the envoy for nourishment." Cai Shu felt distressed when she heard this. She immediately said that she would find her father to give the treasured elixirs in her home to Xie Shijun.

Seeing this, Zhang Jingxian tactfully offered to leave.

Xiao Chan walked her to the door. She listened to Cai Shu's bright voice behind her, which seemed to have found its target. Suddenly, an indescribable feeling came over her.

She stopped and Xiao Chan asked her what was wrong.

"The lunch was delicious, but I ate a little too much." Zhang Jingxian covered her abdomen with her hands and explained calmly.

Cai Shu is an excellent girl. Although she has some small thoughts, she is not the person that Xie Yun said needs to be guarded against.

"Ah Xian, there are many delicious foods in Wuling City that you haven't tried. They taste no worse than that dish of fresh crucian carp and shredded pork." Xiao Chan smiled and told her that Wuling City is rich in products and there is endless enjoyment in food and daily necessities.

"My eldest son is quite good at this. Every year he finds a lot of exquisite food and toys to please the master and the second lady."

"Lord Cai?"

"Yes, yes, my eldest son is not only good at pleasing others, but also has a kind and easy-going temperament. Many women in the city want to marry him."

Xiao Chan praised Cai Xiang word by word, as if Cai Xiang was the lover Zhang Jingxian was looking for.

Zhang Jingxian nodded in response and asked Xiao Chan about many past events of Cai Xiang. When she learned that Cai Xiang had many friends and frequently made friends with young men from aristocratic families, her eyebrows moved slightly and she sighed.

"Lord Cai is rare in this world, what a pity."

What's the pity? Is it because he knows his status is low or because he feels he can't stay in Wuling City for long?

Xiao Chan seemed to be thinking about something, and turned around to report this to Cai Shu.

Cai Shu then ordered someone to tell her brother.

If Xie Shijun's savior could become her brother's wife or concubine, it would be beneficial to her in every way, even though Madam Zhang's background and upbringing were somewhat inferior.

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In the evening, Yi Yu knocked on Zhang Jingxian's door with the millet, wheat, grapes and the collected works of Prime Minister Xie.

She didn't go to the front hall for dinner, so he had to come to her in person.

"At noon, Madam Cai invited me to have dinner with her, and I ate too much." Zhang Jingxian embarrassedly explained the reason why she did not go to the front hall and asked Yi Yu to sit down.

"Mrs. Zhang, these are what you want. Here are the remaining gold and coins." Yi Yu took a look inside the house. Everything was normal. He put down the collection of essays and other things and turned to leave.

"Yu, in a few days I will treat you to a famous dish in Wuling City. Have you ever tried fresh crucian carp shredded meat? The taste is unforgettable." Zhang Jingxian got what she wanted as she wished and shouted at Yi Yu's departing figure.

The young soldier turned his head and walked faster.

"I'm not lying." Zhang Jingxian thought he didn't believe her, so she muttered, closed the door, and let Huang Ying out from behind the curtain.

The little bird flapped its wings and flew straight to the grapes on the table.

Zhang Jingxian took out the half-finished bird's nest and carefully pieced it together in the candlelight. She had secretly picked up the branches and leaves in this manor without being discovered.

An hour later, the yellow warbler had a brand new nest. It chirped contentedly to its human friend and flew around the beams.

Perhaps because of the company of the yellow oriole, Zhang Jingxian slept particularly soundly that night.

Even though she had a bittersweet dream in the middle of the night, her good mood remained unaffected. Having said she wouldn't repeat the mistakes of her past life, Cai Shu now couldn't bear the thought of the countless women from her past lives.

After breakfast, she went to give Xie Yun acupuncture on her legs as usual.

Outside the courtyard, Zhang Jingxian met the Cai family father and daughter who came with her. She nodded and gave way to them.

"Mr. Cai and Madam Cai, please come in first." Her eyes passed over the Ganoderma lucidum and other things in Cai Shu's hands, and she thought to herself that the Cai family was indeed wealthy. She had never seen such a big Ganoderma lucidum in Yangshan.

It must be worth a lot of money.

"You're welcome, Madam Zhang." Cai Shu saw the needle bag in her hand and walked in front of her without hesitation.

Zhang Jingxian stopped at the gate of Baicao Garden again and waited for Cai Shu and her daughter to come out before going in. Otherwise, how could she be considered sensible and considerate?

Her hairband was changed back to its original green color, and her clothes were still green, but she was not wearing the plain gauze, which made her look a bit simple and rigid.

Xie Yun stared intently at her figure leaning against the tree, ignoring the message from Xie's mouth.

Xu Ziji had an old relationship with his uncle that he could use, so he was qualified to meet him, but the Cai father and daughter were of no use to him, so he just said it casually.

"Let them stand down."

Xie was certainly well aware of his own son's character. Not to mention Cai Hui, even the governor of Chen County would not see the envoy unless it was an important matter.

Cai Hui also asked his daughter to come with him, and his intention was obvious, which made the envoy even more impatient.

However, there is one thing Xie still wants to say.

"Ah Lang, Cai's daughter said she learned from Madam Zhang that your injuries were quite serious and damaged your blood and qi, so she sent you some Ganoderma lucidum and other tonics."

As a result, as soon as the words came out, Xie immediately realized that something was wrong and his back tensed up.

Xie Yun turned her head and glanced at him lightly, a smile appearing on the corner of her lips. "I thought she only remembered one dish, but I didn't expect her to mention me to the Cai girl. Ah Xian is really thoughtful."

She ate a dish until her stomach was full, and the guards who were watching her secretly reported this to him.

Xie Yun heard that she was enjoying the meal so she stopped eating, but she didn't expect that she would sit with Cai's daughter for half the afternoon.

He let Cai Shu in alone.

Upon hearing this, Cai Hui and his daughter were both very surprised. Cai Hui encouraged his daughter to act boldly and was already imagining the future of the Cai family.

Shu'er married Envoy Xie, even if she was just a concubine of low status, no one in Wuling City would dare to touch the Cai family in the future.

They need power too much. The world is unstable now. If they can't find a strong backer, they might be swallowed up one day.

Cai Shu had the same idea as her father. She couldn't really say that she liked Envoy Xie. He was tall and cold, which made him even more intimidating. But she wanted to move up and become a superior person. Envoy Xie was the best choice for her and the Cai family.

"Shu'er greets the envoy." Cai Shu held the Ganoderma lucidum and other things and saluted the tall man in the room, with deep admiration in her eyes.

Xie Yun ignored her, raised his thin lips, and asked her, "You had dinner with my guest yesterday. What did she say to you?"

"Repeat it all without missing a single word."

The tone of command was devoid of emotion, as if he was interrogating a prisoner.

Cai Shu's body trembled violently, and she instinctively felt a sense of pressure. All the attempts to please and fawn were thrown out of her mind at this moment.

She only knew that if she did not follow Lord Xie's instructions, he would deal with her without hesitation, just like he would deal with a servant he disliked in his home.

"Are you talking about Madam Zhang?" Cai Shu asked cautiously, her voice trembling.

Xie Yun's eyes turned cold, and a few familiar words came out of his thin lips, "Fresh crucian carp shredded with minced meat. I don't remember ever saying I liked it so much."

Who gave her the courage to tell that peasant girl what he had said?

Upon hearing this, Cai Shu's face turned pale. Her casual words had reached the ears of Envoy Xie. How could she dare to say a wrong word next?

He knows it all!

Cai Shu suppressed her fear and repeated the conversation between her and Zhang Jingxian yesterday verbatim, including her questions and Zhang Jingxian's answers.

"Madam Zhang said that the envoy likes women of noble status, great talent, and good character... She also said that it's not that I'm unlovable to the envoy, but we haven't had much time together... There's still a chance."

"She mentioned the man she liked, who was kind, honest, easygoing, and willing to be by her side...to laugh and cry with her."

"The envoy was harmed by thieves, and Madam Zhang said that you had lost your energy and blood, and your body was weakened. She was very worried that you were seriously injured... and that she would be implicated. I said that I had Ganoderma lucidum and other things at home to replenish the envoy's body. She agreed and suggested that I come and deliver them in person to let the envoy know my sincerity..."

After listening to Cai Shu's story, Xie Yun's face showed no emotion, but it was the lack of expression that was even more shocking.

The room was so quiet that not even the sound of anyone breathing could be heard.

When Cai Shu retreated, her steps were unsteady. When she saw her father, the fear in her eyes could not be controlled and revealed.

She regretted it. Envoy Xie was definitely not someone she could cling to.

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Zhang Jingxian leaned against the tree trunk and waited patiently, wondering whether Cai Xiang, who had stopped her yesterday, would appear again. If he came again, she would deal with him for a while.

A person who frequently hangs out with children from aristocratic families is not as enthusiastic about making friends as his own sister after Xie Yun moved into his own manor. This is a bit suspicious.

It was strange that he stopped me so abruptly yesterday, as he seemed too superficial.

While she was thinking, Xie came over.

"Madam Zhang, the envoy is waiting for you to give him acupuncture inside the house."

His tone was a little tense. Zhang Jingxian pretended to be confused and didn't hear it. Instead, after seeing Cai Shu's sleeves disappearing into the distance, she felt relieved of a burden that had been weighing on her heart.

If nothing unexpected happens, Xie Yun should have accepted the gift from Madam Cai.

You can tell if someone cares about you. Cai Shu is beautiful and polite, and she was considerate and caring when Xie Yun was still injured. As long as your heart is not made of stone, there will always be a softening of your heart.

Slowly, as time goes by, the uniqueness she has in Xie Yun will be replaced by Cai Shu.

That’s very good.

Zhang Jingxian walked calmly into the solemn and majestic room, holding a cloth bag containing silver needles. Her eyes first glanced at the Ganoderma lucidum placed aside, and her face showed admiration for Cai Shu.

"Madam Cai's affection for the envoy..."

"Ah Xian, if I were you, shut up right now and don't say a word."

A frivolous voice floated into Zhang Jingxian's ears like the wind. Her words were stuck in her throat. Suddenly, she realized that Xie Yun was not lying on the couch, but had walked behind her unknowingly.

She was stunned for a moment, and her first reaction was to step aside and then turn around.

However, he did not give her this opportunity.

With his chest close to her back, Xie Yun used an arm around her to restrain all her movements. In front of her was a table with Ganoderma lucidum, and she was in a dilemma.

Zhang Jingxian's heart was beating violently, and the uneasy feeling prompted her to raise the needle bag in her hand.

"It's time for the acupuncture."

Xie Yun grabbed the needle bag with one hand and threw it heavily to the ground. He then pinched her jaw with his fingers, twisted her to face him, and lifted her up.

His black eyes were bottomless, and the frost on his face was terrifying. His thin lips pressed against the tip of her upturned nose and rubbed it gently.

"Ah Xian, actually, before Madam Cai, as you call her, came here today, I was in a pretty good mood. No matter what you said or did, I wouldn't have held it against you."

Zhang Jingxian didn't dare close her eyes and looked at him nervously, so did Madam Cai mess up? He took his anger out on himself.

"My dear, Madam Cai is still young, and some of her actions may have displeased you, but she is sincere to you."

Xie Yun's face was grim, and he stared at her quietly.

Realizing that something was wrong, Zhang Jingxian slowly lowered her voice, closed her mouth, and dared not say another word.

She lowered her eyes and moved her gaze to the Ganoderma lucidum on the table.

The meaning is self-evident. Isn't this proof of sincerity?

Seeing this, Xie Yun smiled.

He turned her body over and threw her onto the couch without any hesitation, like a heavy shadow covering her entire body.

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The author has something to say: Mumu, this is just the beginning, and there is also Cai Xiang hehe...