Chapter 80

"Hey, this is the first time I've seen you cry. Oh, and you've even dressed up beautifully. Are you saying goodbye to your lover?"

Liu Yingxue knew that she had come to the villa and had been waiting for her to play.

The messenger said she would arrive around this time, and since she had nothing to do, she strolled over to take a look.

Just as I was about to say hello, I heard her yelling from the spot.

"My wife went back to her parents' home and didn't want me anymore. You are such a cruel woman that you didn't even let me cry."

"Then I'll give you a wife as compensation?"

"You want to elope with me?" Zhang Yunniang shook her bag. "I've packed all my belongings. Today is the best day to elope."

"Wow, so much money? Are you rich?"

"Hmph, my wife was afraid that I would be hungry, so she left it for me." Zhang Yunniang raised her head proudly, with her hands on her hips, looking proud.

The two of them walked back arguing with each other.

After being renovated by Zhang Yunniang, Mr. Huaiyuan's yard is now filled with singing birds and fragrant flowers, giving it a unique charm.

The old man fell in love with walking his bird. He carried a birdcage and walked around outside every day.

The old man was no longer stubborn. He didn't know how to take care of flowers and plants, nor did he have the energy to clean, so he asked a few servants to come from the old house to take care of his daily life.

Zhang Yunniang didn't want to come empty-handed, so she went to the greenhouse and picked two good seedlings and brought them here as a gift.

She also brought Liu Yingxue a few lifelike straw grasshoppers and dragonflies, which she had picked from Mo Yatou.

"Huh, you still remember me? You haven't looked for me for so long. I thought you forgot me."

Liu Yingxue was playing with the little gadget and seemed to like it quite a lot.

Mo Yatou is very skillful and the things she makes are delicate and small. Zhang Yunniang inserted a small dragonfly into Liu Yingxue's bun and asked her to look in the mirror.

"Where did you find this little thing? It's quite unique."

"My daughter knitted this. How's it? She's quite good at it, isn't she?"

"It's been so long since we last met, and you're already married? And you're already pregnant? Tell me the truth, what good thing happened to you behind my back?"

"Oh, I'm just lucky. By the way, why did you run out again?"

"He's my brother, isn't he? His friend is dumb and stupid, but he insists they're a perfect match. So, even my parents were convinced by him, so I came to hide here with grandpa."

"You can meet him. Maybe he's really good."

"What did he see? He was so stupid. That day he went to the mansion to look for my brother and bumped into him in the yard. He couldn't see the huge pond in front of him and just fell straight in. Another time he bumped into him on the road and couldn't even see the huge pillar. He bumped his head and got a bump all over it. You didn't see it, you're so stupid and dumb."

"By the way, is there a possibility that he saw you and got nervous, which is why he behaved so awkwardly?"

"Huh?"

"They say birds of a feather flock together. How could your brother's friend really be such a fool? Maybe he got upset when he saw you and did something stupid?"

Liu Yingxue walked around with her arms folded, but she had never thought about it this way.

"Is that so? It seems possible. After all, I'm so beautiful and have a good family background. It's normal for him to fall in love with me."

"Aside from looking a little silly and dull, what's he like?"

"A weak scholar like that."

"Isn't that exactly your type?"

"I'll go back and test it to see if he's really stupid or just pretending to be stupid."

"It seems that both appearance and family background are acceptable."

"He's my brother. How can someone so bad as him propose marriage to me? Hey, my brother hasn't married yet. How about I set you two up?"

"Hey, hey, stop messing around. Getting married is not like making friends. Your brother is no match for me."

"Why aren't they a good match? Besides not liking to dress up, you're not bad looking. Even dressed up like you are today, you're still presentable. Your family background isn't great, but there's a saying that goes, 'A virtuous man brings prosperity to three generations.' My brother hasn't married yet, and he doesn't have any concubines or maids. My parents are almost worried sick. If you're really attracted to each other, I can talk you into a reconciliation, and it shouldn't be difficult for my parents to compromise."

"Hey, why did you say I'm here? Wasn't I just talking about you?"

"Seriously, my brother is a very handsome man. Just by looking at me, you can guess that he is good-looking, gentle, polite, and his furniture is also top-notch. How about I introduce you two to each other?"

The more Liu Yingxue thought about it, the more reliable it seemed. She was still trying her best to promote her eldest brother when a servant came to report that the eldest young master had arrived.

"If this isn't fate, then what is? Speak of the devil and he'll appear. Come on, I'll take you to see it. If you don't like it, then tell me."

Liu Yingxue pulled her friends and ran out. Zhang Yunniang held her forehead and wondered why all her friends were so impetuous and noisy.

It wasn't like this when we met before.

She was so dignified, steady and elegant at that time.

"Brother, why are you here? It's a good opportunity for you to come."

Seeing the "weak scholar" beside him, Liu Yingxue said, "Hey, why is that idiot here too?"

Liu Qingshuang stretched out her finger and flicked her sister's head, "Don't be rude."

When the "nerd" heard this, a blush instantly appeared on his face. He lowered his head in shame, not daring to look at her.

"Xiao Ke, Xiao Ke Xue Yunze, meet you, meet you Miss Liu, meet you Miss Zhang."

"Mr. Xue." Zhang Yunniang was a little surprised. It turned out to be this person.

Liu Yingxue: "Do you know each other?"

Xue Yunze: "I have received a lot of help from Miss Zhang before, and Yunze is very grateful."

Zhang Yunniang waved her hands repeatedly, "I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it."

"Yunze is a disciple of my grandfather's disciple Jun Qingmo. He is now working in the Ministry of Personnel and has a bright future."

"You blush so easily. Do you know how to choose people?" Liu Yingxue covered her mouth and laughed.

"To answer the young lady, the civil service system is related to the foundation of the country. Although I am not very talented, I think I have made a good choice."

Liu Qingshuang lowered his head and chuckled. His sister was really difficult to discipline.

"Brother, this is my good friend Miss Zhang."

"Meet Master Liu."

"Hello, Miss Zhang."

Liu Qingshuang: "Nice to meet you, nice to meet you. I often mentioned you at home before. It is a great honor to meet you today. I would like to thank you here."

"Your words are so profound, I cannot accept them."

"Brother, look at Grandpa's yard. It was Miss Zhang who renovated it. You guys are wondering why I always come to Grandpa's place. This beautiful scenery is much better than the bare yard at home."

"The scenery here is elegant, and I admire the young lady's talent."

"Oh, I forgot," Liu Yingxue rolled her eyes and hooked her finger at Xue Yunze, "Please help me get something for my brother. Yunniang, my brother doesn't come here often, so please take him around first."

Xue Yunze was so fascinated by this finger that he looked at his friend and ran away with a red face.

Zhang Yunniang stood there at a loss. This, this, is she going to say something?

"That, that."

Liu Qingshuang looked at the uneasy girl over there and smiled gently, "My little sister is naughty, please don't blame me."

"Ah, no, no, we are good friends."

"Thank you Miss Zhang for your help regarding Yingxue's matter earlier."

"Yingxue is a girl with her own opinions, and I didn't do anything."

Zhang Yunniang didn't know why she had become like this. She felt a little embarrassed and asked tentatively, "Do you want to take a walk in the yard?"

"Please show me the way, young lady." Liu Qingshuang had been here before, visiting her grandfather every month and asking him questions. But looking at the girl whose arms weren't arms and legs weren't legs, she decided to help out first.

Zhang Yunniang was not good at getting along with strangers of the opposite sex, and she was not used to just standing there. Now that she had something to do, she felt much better instantly.

If you don't know what to say, just don't say it. She won't be the only one in the awkward situation anyway, so it doesn't matter.

The person who was awkward just now suddenly relaxed. Liu Qingshuang noticed her change. She was indeed not an ordinary person as she could be friends with her sister.

Zhang Yunniang introduced what was available in each place as they walked, and Liu Qingshuang listened with a smile on her face.

The two get along quite harmoniously.

When she came to the pond, she called people to see the goldfish.

The pond is filled with fresh water, the water is crystal clear and you can see the bottom. The landscape has been newly renovated, which is a clever combination of artificial and natural elements. If there is water mist rising, it is like a dream.

There are several precious goldfish with long tails placed in it. When they swim, they look like little beauties wearing long tail dresses and dancing gracefully.

Fortunately, after a while, Mr. Huaiyuan, who had been taking a walk, came back, and Zhang Yunniang secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Miss Zhang is here." Mr. Huaiyuan ignored his eldest grandson who came here, and saw Zhang Yunniang standing aside.

The way that girl secretly breathed a sigh of relief was so funny.

"Grandpa Liu, the Second Young Master hasn't been to the country villa for a while. I asked you to come and see if there's anything that needs repairing. Please forgive me for coming so intrusively. The Second Young Master will come to visit after he finishes his shift."

"Let's not talk about those brats. Grandpa raised some free-range chickens and will stew them for you tonight."

"Didn't Grandpa say that the remaining one won't be stewed for anyone who comes?"

Liu Yingxue came over, laughing and joking. Xue Yunze saluted politely, and the old man nodded.

"Go away, you little debt collectors! You haven't been here long, and you've eaten all the old man's chickens."

"Sister Zhang sent over some newly cultivated flowers of the same plant but different colors. She planted them in the yard over here. Grandpa, come and take a look."

"Grandpa Liu, take a quick look. Is it still acceptable?"

Mr. Huaiyuan was led away by the two girls with a smile on his face, and there was no trace of his previous moody look.

Liu Qingshuang looked at her grandfather who was coaxed into a trance. He looked like a happy old man, enjoying himself with his grandchildren. She had no idea what kind of magic potion these two girls had put on him.

There weren't many people who could coax his grandfather into this state.

He cast his gaze towards Zhang Yunniang with curiosity. She looked like an ordinary girl, but she had some skills.

"How long do you plan to stay here this time?"

"You need to stay in the other courtyard for a while, at least ten days or half a month."

"Liu girl is here too, you guys can get together and have some company."

"Hmph, this is not the time to chase me away because you were annoying me yesterday." Liu Yingxue pouted, looking cute but with a hint of feigned anger, and stomped her feet in cooperation.

After they stayed for a while, Liu Qingshuang and the others went to the study to discuss something.

Liu Yingxue asked Zhang Yunniang curiously what her impression of her brother was.

Zhang Yunniang was amused. These sisters were really one thing after another. "What about Master Xue? Is he still stupid and dumb?"

"It seems you're right. I tried it, and as soon as I smiled at him or stared at him, he would become uncomfortable and would fall down on a flat ground. But judging from his speech and behavior, he's not bad at all."

"Oh? You changed your mind so quickly?"

"She looks like that, and now I think she's kind of silly and cute."

"Come on, come on, I get it, I get it, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder."

"I've told you everything about me. Do you like my brother?"