Chapter 26: A Lifetime of Singleness

Jiang Yueyao followed Lu Sui into the Taifu Mansion.

From the outside, she only thought that the Taifu Mansion was tall and imposing; after entering, she truly saw what the most powerful family in the capital was like.

The entire mansion is huge, stretching as far as the eye can see; the gate is spacious, with carved beams and painted rafters, pavilions and towers... Every place shows the unique grandeur and nobility of northern architecture; walk all the way to the back along the winding corridor, passing a winding water pavilion, next to which is a pool of clear water.

It was dusk, the lake was reflected in the afterglow of the setting sun, red koi were playing in it, and hibiscus and peonies were planted on the side.

It is the time when flowers bloom. At first glance, the scenery is full of colorful flowers, so beautiful that people can't help but marvel at it.

"Wow..." Jiang Yueyao exclaimed along the way, "It's so beautiful."

"Oh my god, what's that over there? A horse ranch?"

"This tree is really tall. Could it be that it has been growing for a hundred years?"

"Oh my god, there's a waterfall here..."

"Master Lu, Master Lu, why is there a mountain in your house?"

She asked too many questions and talked too much.

Lu Sui, who was walking in front, had no energy to respond to her.

Qingshu, on the other hand, is quite patient.

"This mansion was gifted to the master by the Emperor. It not only has a horse ranch, but also an observatory. If the sky is good and there are shooting stars, it would be truly beautiful and spectacular."

Jiang Yueyao looked envious.

"As expected of the Emperor's most favored tutor, this treatment is truly exceptional." She caught up with Lu Sui in a few steps, holding the account book in her arms, and looked up at him. "Sir, if there's a shooting star, can I come to your house to watch it?"

Lu Sui glanced at her and said, "Ten taels of silver per time."

Jiang Yueyao opened her mouth wide.

"Are you stealing money?!"

She was so angry that she turned her face away, and her fair and tender face, which was already a little chubby, was pouting.

"You are a dignified Grand Tutor, born in a wealthy family, yet you still haggle over money with a poor man like me all day long. You are so stingy."

"There's nothing free in this world." Lu Sui put his hands behind his back and slowed down his pace unconsciously.

Jiang Yueyao handed the food box in her hand to him.

"Yes, free dinner."

"Free?" Lu Sui took it and held it in his hand, looking up at her, "Where did you get the ingredients for this dinner?"

"It's from Wanhe Tower."

"Who owns Wanhe Tower?"

"Yours..." Jiang Yueyao blinked and grinned at him with a playful smile, "Hey, sir, we are just friends. Why bother with so much?"

Lu Sui sneered.

"Who says you're us? You have no respect for your elders!"

"Oh." Jiang Yueyao became obedient in a second.

She followed him with the account book in her arms, all the way into Songfeng Hall where Lu Sui lived.

The yard was large and neat. There were no flowers or plants that Jiang Yueyao liked, only a few expensive-looking welcoming pines and a pavilion.

Lu Sui went to the bedroom, and Jiang Yueyao wanted to follow him.

But Qingshu grabbed him.

"Master, go take a bath and change clothes. Please sit in the dining room for a while. I will make you some tea."

Jiang Yueyao nodded and put down the food box and account book in her hands.

She sat at the table, her chin resting on her hands, and looked around the room curiously.

But there are only a few things in the dining room. No matter how luxurious it is, there is nothing to see.

She was bored and couldn't help yawning.

She slept too late last night and got up too early today. These past few days, she has been busy like a little top, spinning non-stop...

At this moment, I suddenly have nothing to do, and the sleepiness is like soap bubbles, rushing out one after another.

Jiang Yueyao forced herself not to fall asleep. She had some important work to do soon, but she was too sleepy and her eyelids kept drooping...

Lu Sui came over after finishing his work. As soon as he entered the dining room, he saw Jiang Yueyao lying on the table.

He thought she was getting impatient, so when he got closer, he found that her eyes were closed and she was sleeping soundly.

"Oh……"

He was angry again and raised his hand to hit her, but his finger touched the girl's forehead and then stopped.

He withdrew his finger and sat down opposite.

Qingshu came forward and asked quietly, "Should we wake the girl up?"

"No need." Lu Sui took the account book she had placed aside and said, "Take the food to the kitchen to warm it up. I'll eat it later."

"yes."

…

When Jiang Yueyao woke up, it was already dark outside.

There was candlelight in the room. She was lying on the edge of the table, looking at the man sitting opposite her for help with a painful look on her face.

"Oh no, sir, my hands and feet are numb and I feel so uncomfortable that I am dying."

Lu Sui's account book has turned to the last page.

Hearing this, he didn't even raise his head.

The voice is light.

"I can't die."

“…”

Jiang Yueyao looked at him speechlessly, then slowly sat up straight. She stretched her arms and legs, and after she recovered a little, she stood up and slowly walked a few steps.

I happened to meet Qingshu coming in from outside.

When Qingshu saw her, he couldn't help but smile.

"The girl is so old, yet she still drools while sleeping."

Jiang Yueyao: “…”

She raised her hand to wipe the corner of her mouth and felt something wet.

Her little face turned red all of a sudden.

She subconsciously turned around and looked back at Lu Sui, who happened to look up at her, his gaze accurately falling on the corner of her mouth.

Jiang Yueyao covered her mouth with her hand, feeling embarrassed and annoyed.

The girl just woke up, and there was a red mark on her fair and rosy cheek.

No matter how thick-skinned she is, she is still a girl.

Girls all have a sense of shame.

Seeing Lu Sui staring at her, Jiang Yueyao's face turned even redder.

She glared at him softly.

"Don't look."

Lu Sui curled his lips.

"Jiang Yueyao, how can you look like a girl?"

This is not pleasant to hear.

It's very unpleasant to hear.

Jiang Yueyao wiped the corner of her mouth casually.

She walked a few steps to Lu Sui, put her hands on her hips, and puffed out her chest.

"Master Lu, open your eyes and see clearly that I have everything I should have, and I am no worse than others."

It’s warm in April.

Today, Jiang Yueyao wore a chest-length dress. The top was a light apricot spring shirt, and the bottom was a water green long skirt. The belt was a bright orange. She had a double bun with a pearl tassel inserted diagonally in the bun.

She was born and raised in Jiangnan. She was born with good skin and her complexion was as white as cream. She was at an age where she could look good in anything she wore. In addition, she had a good appetite since she was young, so she looked good in whatever she ate.

Although she is only sixteen, she is already very graceful and beautiful.

Lu Sui looked away, expressionless.

"Ugly, nothing to look at."

He then instructed Qingshu, "I'm hungry. Serve the food."

Qingshu turned and went to the kitchen.

Jiang Yueyao sat down opposite him angrily.

Somewhat unwilling.

"You always say I'm ugly, but I've met quite a few girls in Beijing these days, and I haven't seen anyone prettier than me. Lord Lu has really high standards."

Lu Sui looked at her.

"My standards are high. What do you want?"

"Nothing." Jiang Yueyao was always rude when she was angry. "No wonder you're already 24 and still haven't gotten married. Your Excellency has such high standards. Be careful not to be a bachelor for the rest of your life!"