Chapter 792 A Massive Social Disaster

On someone else's turf, Lin Yuesha was very sensible. She gestured to Xu Da and then calmly took her seat.

"Madam Qi, please forgive me if there is any inadequacy in your hospitality as you have traveled a long way to visit my Wucheng."

Wuya stood up and poured Lin Yuesha a cup of salty milk tea, saying, "Wu City isn't very big, and the city lord's mansion has few servants, so it's inevitable that it doesn't value rules as much as the Great Qi."

"Not at all, Miss Wu, you're too kind. Since I'm here as a guest, I must do as the locals do."

Lin Yuesha understood; Wuya was explaining why she had been left standing in the courtyard. Whether it was unintentional or deliberate, since it had happened, there was no point in dwelling on it. Right now, Lin Yuesha was more concerned about the city lord's intentions.

However, from the moment they entered, the city lord maintained an air of superiority, as if he were constantly scrutinizing her and Xu Da.

“In Wucheng, we always serve roasted whole lamb to honored guests. The taste may be slightly different from that in Daqi.”

Uya clapped her hands and ordered someone to bring the whole lamb from under the stove. Immediately, servants came to debone and slice it, and a plate of dipping sauce was served.

The whole roasted lamb was cut into thick slices. Lin Yuesha used a small bamboo skewer to pick it up, put it in her mouth, and nodded in praise.

Wucheng has a special secret recipe for curing meat, which has absolutely no fishy or gamey smell. Moreover, in the aroma of the meat, there is also the sweetness of honey that she likes, which immediately elevates the taste to another level.

As a daughter of an official family in the Great Qi Dynasty, she had to be mindful of the amount of food and drink when visiting guests. However, in the Northwest, there were fewer such formalities, and eating meat and drinking wine in large quantities was considered a sign of closeness.

Lin Yuesha was not intimidated at all and blended in naturally, while Xu Da found it all rather dull and couldn't understand his mother's intentions.

Last night, Xu Da thought about it all night and finally came to the conclusion that if Wucheng offered a suitable price, he would be a lamb to the slaughter, and he might be the next one to be hung up in the oven.

“Mrs. Qi, you are different from those daughters of officials.”

Uya laughed and said, "It's not that pretentious or affected."

“I can’t be considered a daughter of an official family; I’m just a country girl born and raised here.”

Lin Yuesha's status as a daughter of an official always reminded her of her scumbag father, Lin Shusheng, whom she considered a source of humiliation. Because of this, she constantly tried to clarify her identity.

There was no rule of not speaking while eating or sleeping in Wucheng, so Lin Yuesha simply let loose and talked as she ate.

The city lord ordered his servants to put on a song and dance performance. Lin Yuesha occasionally looked up and chatted with Wuya.

May I call you Moonveil?

The crow cut a piece of cake for Lin Yuesha, which was covered with a dense layer of candied fruit and walnuts. After thanking him, Lin Yuesha nodded hurriedly, "Of course, we're about the same age, so let's call each other by our names."

For some reason, being addressed as Mrs. Qi always made Lin Yuesha feel like an elder, which made her quite uncomfortable.

"I've seen you before."

With a smile in her eyes, Wuya glanced at Xu Da, who had a sullen face but was eavesdropping, and deliberately lowered her voice.

Have you seen me before?

Lin Yuesha was shocked. She was either in the North or in the capital, so it was unlikely that she had any interaction with Wuya.

"It's true, you were dressed as a man in the capital... at Wenjun Tower."

After Wuya revealed the location, Lin Yuesha froze. She quickly composed herself before casually asking, "Did you also run into my cousin that time?"

"yes."

Uya did not shy away from the fact that she also went to Wenjun Tower that night and witnessed the entire process of Madam Xu arresting Xu Da.

Lin Yuesha opened her mouth, creating a major social awkward moment.

Halfway through the banquet, the city lord left, leaving only three people behind.

Without the city lord present, Xu Da became less polite and asked, "Wuya, what exactly do you mean? Are you trying to make fun of me?"

Why let Ziyuan go back but keep him here? He's here to make a deal with the city lord, not to sell himself!

"Cousin, don't get agitated."

Xu Da single-handedly created a tense atmosphere, leaving Lin Yuesha with no choice but to act as a peacemaker, advising, "Sit down and talk things out."

It's okay to argue, but you have to let her eat first. Otherwise, if she knocks over the dishes, are you going to let her go hungry at night?

Since entering the Northwest, the weather has become increasingly cold, and Lin Yuesha's appetite has increased compared to when she was in the capital.

"What, are you getting impatient?"

Uya wasn't angry. Instead, she rested her chin on her hand and turned to admire Xu Da's outburst. He didn't remember any of those things from the past.

"I, representing the Great Qi, have come to negotiate a deal with the city lord. You..."

Before Xu Da could finish speaking, Wu Ya stopped him with a cold gesture, saying, "My father has always respected my decisions. If you marry me, Wu Cheng will agree to all of Da Qi's demands."

Lin Yuesha couldn't help but give a thumbs up. Wuya was direct enough; she liked that!

So, let's talk about Xu Da's price now. Madam Xu's intention is that Gouzi must not be sold cheaply.

"What's the reason?"

Xu Da couldn't understand it; he had no recollection of Wuya.

That night at Wenjun Tower, he hadn't even settled in when his mother dragged him away, causing an extremely embarrassing scene. Wuya brought this up to humiliate him.

The two were complete strangers and probably had no grudges against each other.

Or perhaps Uya is mentally unstable and enjoys visiting male brothels.

"Yes, why my cousin?"

Lin Yuesha also had this question: What was Wu Ya after? Was she after Xu Da's bisexuality?

"He's not that kind of person, nor is he gay."

Uya's attempt to help Xu Da backfired, leaving Lin Yuesha speechless. While Xu Da was not gay, he did not want to get married.

Lin Yuesha had secretly tested him and found that Xu Da was different from other men; he was obsessed with making achievements and had no romantic ideal in his heart.

Whether or not someone is gay is not up to you to decide.

Xu Da exposed his shortcomings, saying that when it comes to making deals, they should just talk about deals. Even without Wucheng's help, the Qi soldiers could eventually reclaim the border, instead of having to beg in a humble manner.

In the past, he would have looked down on Wucheng, a lawless area, thinking he was some kind of king who could be coveted at will.

"No, you said you'd marry me when you grew up!"

Uya stood up, walked up to Xu Da, leaned down and pressed, "Have you forgotten what you said?"

"What a joke! Do you think I'm Young Master Luo, casually saying I'll marry this one or that one?"

Xiao Chengyu has a dark past. It is said that when he was a child, he met a little girl and vowed to marry her when he grew up, but he doesn't remember it anymore. He has never married and is still a bachelor.

Who would take seriously a joke they made when they were three or four years old? Besides, Xu Da never said anything like that.

No, he did say that, but it was a long time ago, so long that Xu Da couldn't remember clearly.

"Wait a minute, something doesn't sound right to me."

Lin Yuesha had no choice but to interrupt the two and asked Wuya, "Isn't this the first time you and my cousin have met in the capital?"

"No, I've known him since I was very young."

Uya sat down, and a sadness welled up inside her for no apparent reason.

She was five years old when her mother passed away, and from then on, she was a motherless child.

Her mother was from the Great Qi Dynasty and wanted to be buried on the northwestern border. She secretly followed the funeral procession and ran away, but got lost.