Chapter 61 Red Ribbon Around the Waist

Have a good night's sleep.

The next day, when he got up in the morning and was getting dressed, Xie Yuduo finally remembered the serious matter.

"There's a brocade box on the table outside. Inside is some medicine to calm the mind and replenish qi. Remember to ask Xiao Ling to take it to my sister-in-law."

Chen Qi got up early today, washed her face and was getting dressed.

"My eldest sister-in-law has been ill for a few days, and I haven't visited her yet. So, why don't I take a few more things and go there myself?"

Upon hearing this, Xie Yuduo's quick dressing movements suddenly paused.

"Do you...want to go?"

"It's not far, just a few steps. Why, you don't want me to go?"

"No. You're weak, and I'm afraid you'll get sick."

He didn't say it directly, actually, because he was afraid that she would remember the nightmare again.

The two days that Chen Qi was in a coma really scared him.

Even though she was better now, he didn't want her to go to the west courtyard, for fear that the scene would bring back memories and cause her to encounter some unexpected disaster.

Xie Yuduo knew that she had always been good-natured and had a beautiful appearance like Chang'e, but she had a kind heart like a bodhisattva. He was afraid that she would be burdened by her kindness and do things she was unwilling to do.

"Bah, I'm not that weak. Besides, my sister-in-law's illness is not serious, it won't cause any trouble."

He tied the green silk belt around his waist and walked closer to check Chen Qi's expression. Sure enough, she was as calm as usual.

"It's rare that you're so open-minded. Yesterday, my eldest brother asked if you had time to go and talk to my sister-in-law. I didn't want to tell you because I was afraid of tiring you."

Chen Qi smiled and said, "When entrusted with a task, one must be loyal to the person. When my elder brother came to see you yesterday, he also brought two gifts. They were on the table outside. Didn't you see them yesterday? I accepted the gifts, so of course I have to go."

"What are you afraid of? Even if I gave you eight hundred gifts, it wouldn't affect you. Just put it on me."

Chen Qi sat in front of the mirror, applying the balm, and checking her neck to see if there were any red marks from last night, and spoke to him through the mirror.

"Don't worry. I just went to chat with my sister-in-law to relieve her boredom. Her illness is so serious, and I can't do anything to help her. It would be nice if I could just go over and sit with her."

Xie Yuduo was silent for a while.

"If you really want to go, then go and take a look today. If you feel something is not right, don't go in the future. Just say that I have something to trouble you. No one will dare to say anything."

"good."

He was still worried.

"I'm afraid you'll feel uncomfortable going there, but you'll be too embarrassed to leave. Why don't I go to the study first, come back when I have time, and pretend to see you for something, and then..."

Shen Qi waved her hand to interrupt him.

"Don't be so long-winded. I'm not that fragile. I know what I'm doing."

Xie Yuduo had no choice but to give up.

Chen Qi checked herself in the mirror and confirmed that everything was fine. She stood up and went to pick out the ribbon to tie her skirt. Just as she chose a wide-brimmed pomegranate-red silk ribbon, Xie Yuduo pulled it over and bent down to tie it around her waist.

Chen Qi was rarely taller than him, so she took the opportunity to take a closer look.

The man had downcast eyes, a high and handsome nose, and a broad back that held his clothes upright, revealing his slender waist.

Looking at such a handsome man, bending over with his knees bent, his expression focused, just to tie the soft red ribbon around his waist, her heart couldn't help but be moved.

With a husband like this, what else could a woman ask for?

"Okay, let's go."

This man didn't know that Chen Qi was praising him in her heart. He stood up with satisfaction and patted her butt.

It made her unable to help but clench her fists and laugh.

The two walked to the outer hall, and Chen Qi picked up a large brocade box and took a look. He saw that the box was inlaid with mother-of-pearl and looked very delicate.

"This mother-of-pearl box is quite rare. Where did it come from?"

Xie Yuduo couldn't remember it for a moment, so he looked at her hand and thought about it.

"I got it about two or three years ago, somewhere in Guangdong and Guangxi. I've kept it since I bought it, so I can't remember exactly. It's in average condition. If you like this box, I'll pick out a better one for you. Oh, and remember to tell your sister-in-law to ask a doctor before taking it to see if it's suitable for your constitution, so as not to disrupt the medicinal properties."

Chen Qi nodded and picked up another small box from the table.

This brocade box is only the size of a palm, much smaller than the previous one.

"This is also medicine for my sister-in-law?"

"That's not the case. This is for you."

Chen Qi placed the small box in his palm and weighed it. It was quite heavy. He smiled and said, "What did you give me? It's not silver bills in here again, is it? Such a small box can't hold much."

Xie Yuduo sat on the chair beside the table, picked up the teacup and raised his chin.

"Open it and take a look."

Chen Qi seriously unfastened the buckle, lifted the lid, and untied a layer of fine brocade lining.

A pair of large, round pearls.

Her eyes lit up.

"I've never seen such a big bead in the world."

Each one is smooth and flawless, round and full, slightly larger than a pigeon egg.

Xie Yuduo saw the light in her eyes and felt very happy.

"I remember that pearls can calm the mind. When I went back to your house last year, I brought a smaller box, and I saw you liked them very much. Yesterday, when I went to get medicine, I happened to find these two, so I took them. You can hang them on the bed curtains, one on each side. It will be a good way to boost your courage, rather than just keeping them for nothing."

Chen Qi picked up one and looked at it carefully. The pearl was not only huge, but also smooth and round. Even in the dimly lit room, it still gave off a warm and moist pearlescent glow.

"It would be a shame to use such a valuable item to hang on the bed curtains, wouldn't it?"

"It's nothing. If you like, you can hide it under the covers at night and play with it like a marble."

Chen Qi smiled and kicked him, but was pulled into his arms and kissed.

Chen Qi sat in his arms, playing with the beads in her hands.

"Master Xie, how come you have all these wonderful things here? Last time, you asked me to give my eldest brother two boxes of tea. He only drank from them once and then put them away. He told me that the tea was very precious and shouldn't be consumed by himself. He should only take it out when guests come. He treasures it like a treasure."

"If big brother likes it, I'll give him some next time. Don't worry, there's plenty."

Chen Qi sighed softly and put down the big pearl carefully.

"I originally thought that all your goodies were hidden in the study up front. But I've been wandering around the study quite a bit these past few days, and I've looked through all those big boxes and cabinets. They're filled with account books and old books, so why can't I find your goodies? Where on earth did you hide them, brother?"

Xie Yuduo smiled and held her cheeks, pinching them into a round face like a cat.

"I've tried to tell you time and time again, but you just wouldn't listen. Now that I want to know, I'm actually just..."

Chen Qi quickly covered his mouth, hesitated for a moment, and shook his head.

I always feel uneasy holding the twenty or so taels of money I saved on vegetables last year.

If I really knew where the ten thousand taels of silver went, I would probably worry about it every night and be concerned about it every day.

"Forget it, let's not talk about it today. Just keep it safe and don't lose it."

Taking advantage of her loosening her hand that was covering her mouth, Xie Yuduo kissed the palm of her hand.

"It's nothing worth having. It doesn't matter if you lose it, as long as you don't lose yourself."

Chen Qi felt itchy and was afraid that he would mess up her clothes and hair, so she smiled and tried to hide from him, but there was no way to hide. Xie Yuduo stretched out his long legs, wrapped his arms and legs around her, and kissed her for a while.

The door was ajar.

Xiao Ling was about to come in to serve new tea. She had just pushed the door open halfway when she vaguely saw two people sitting together, and immediately turned and left.

Close the door tightly.

Chen Qi naturally saw it, her face flushed red, and she struggled in his arms.

"Let go, and...we've been seen again."