The reason Si Mo sent someone to inquire was because he was worried about this woman named Ning Huan.
If yesterday's ending was fate, then it's also possible it was a trap set by someone else.
Hongyang Restaurant has always been shameless in its actions. As for whether it's possible for them to go to great lengths to sabotage you, that's something they're capable of doing.
Before long, the man Chen Liu had sent out to inquire returned. He then went upstairs and knocked on Si Mo's door: "Master, there's news."
Chen Liu recounted in detail how Ning Huan caused a huge scene at Hongyang Restaurant, smashing several tables and breaking several teapots.
Si Mo laughed incessantly: "I thought Guo Hongyang was so tough, but he's actually met his match today. Ning Huan's wife... is quite interesting!"
He had always disliked Hongyang Restaurant, finding the food unpalatable and the owner's taste mediocre.
Not to mention the underhanded methods; the boss, despite being a grown man, habitually resorts to dirty tricks and underhanded tactics.
Guo Hongyang, relying on his family's influence in the town, not only openly and covertly fought with others, but sometimes even resorted to outright robbery!
What did he take him for? The Guo family was such a small and insignificant family that if they went to the capital, they wouldn't even be worthy of carrying his shoes!
Si Mo and Si Yan were originally the young masters of the Si family in the capital. Si Mo was originally a playboy in the capital. Once, after getting drunk, he rode his horse through the streets and almost bumped into the current prince, which made the patriarch of the Si family furious.
After giving him a good scolding, they sent him to this remote town to find someone. He didn't even complain about the remoteness, but the old man insisted that he was afraid he wouldn't be able to handle things properly, so he sent his younger brother, Si Yan, along with him.
Although Si Yan is his younger brother, he seems very mature in everything he does. When the two stand together, he looks more like the older brother.
Guo Hongyang was unaware of these details and assumed that the Si brothers, Si Mo and Si Yan, came from an ordinary family and had simply gained more experience by traveling around the country for two years.
Si Mo often gets annoyed by him. If Si Yan hadn't stopped him, he would have already started a fight with that arrogant brat Guo Hongyang.
It's so satisfying that this Ning Huan lady actually stood up for me!
On the way back, Ning Huan found another tailor shop and had several new outfits made for the four little ones and Zhou Jing'an.
She originally wanted to make herself two new outfits, but then she realized that she had lost weight very quickly recently, and even if she spent money to make the clothes now, she would soon be too small to wear them again.
I might as well not buy any more and just go back and alter a few more outfits to wear.
Ning Huan spent the whole morning busy, bringing Zhou Jing'an's herbs, new clothes fabric, and several packets of pastries she specially brought for the four little ones.
She also took the opportunity to retrieve some fresh fruit from her consciousness space, pretending it was something she bought in town.
When Ning Huan arrived home, before she even entered the house, she saw several carriages parked in front of her house, surrounded by a group of villagers pointing and talking.
"Jing'an's wife, you have a distinguished guest! Hurry home and go see him!"
When Yang saw Ning Huan return, she quickly came to greet her from the side.
Since Yang Xiaoshu listened to Ning Huan's advice and took good care of himself, his health has improved considerably, so Yang's attitude towards Ning Huan has also become much better.
Ning Huan nodded slightly to Madam Yang, then hurried into the house.
As soon as he entered, he saw several scholars standing in front of Zhou Jing'an talking to him. Upon seeing her, Zhou Jing'an said to them, "This is my wife, Ning Huan."
Upon hearing this, everyone hurriedly turned around to look, only to find that the ugly, fat woman with large pustules on her face was actually Zhou Jing'an's wife.
In terms of scholarship, Zhou Jing'an was often praised by his teachers at the academy. Aside from his abilities, he was also handsome enough to attract the hearts of many women.
I had heard long ago that he had gotten married in his hometown in the countryside, and I thought that Zhou Jing'an's wife must be a perfect match for him.
But when they saw it today, everyone was stunned.
But Tao Fuyuan, who was Zhou Jing'an's closest friend, spoke first: "Sister-in-law, I am Tao Fuyuan. We came from the academy today to see how Brother Jing'an is doing."
Ning Huan was not offended by the gazes of the crowd. She bowed slightly to Tao Fuyuan and said, "Alright, I'll go pour you all a glass of water."
With that, he turned and went to the kitchen.
When she returned with the water, just as she was about to push the door open, she heard a mocking voice.
“Brother Jing’an, when you were in the academy, you were often favored by the teachers and you even boasted that you were better than us in your studies. How come your academic achievements are now inferior to mine, who is a poor student?”
"I bet Brother Jing'an has no interest in studying before the exam; all his attention is probably on his wife! Hahahaha..."
A few scattered laughs followed.
Ning Huan frowned, then pushed open the door and went in, handing the cups to everyone.
She looked at the people present. Among them was a scholar with a dignified appearance, wearing a white silk satin with gold thread sewn on, and a dark red lining that was also very luxurious. His clothes were the most presentable and best-dressed among them.
The person who spoke sarcastically stayed close to the well-dressed scholar, saying a few words and then checking to see if the scholar was satisfied.
Tao Fuyuan, who had just said he had a good relationship with Zhou Jing'an, looked extremely dark-skinned.
The remaining few people were just watching the spectacle. Although they didn't join the scholar in mocking Zhou Jing'an, they didn't say anything to stop him either.
Looking at Zhou Jing'an, he calmly drank the water Ning Huan handed him. He looked at everyone without changing his expression or skipping a beat, and didn't seem angry at the scholar's words just now.
Ning Huan couldn't help but sigh inwardly: No wonder he's the ultimate villain.
That's why I say this job isn't something just anyone can do. Just based on mindset alone, the villain has already outmaneuvered countless people!
Just as Ning Huan was wondering who would speak up to break the deadlock, the richly dressed scholar spoke first: "Chen Tuo, don't talk like that. Victory and defeat are common occurrences in war, and besides, Brother Jing'an was already feeling unwell before the exam."
"Moreover, marriage is a major event that is decided by parents and arranged by matchmakers. Brother Jing'an must be feeling very bitter and helpless."
"As his classmates and friends, we should not ridicule him, but rather lend a helping hand when he needs it."
The man named Chen Tuo reluctantly echoed, then, as if he had just remembered something, he loudly said to Zhou Jing'an:
“Brother Hongwen, you’re right. You’re about to become a Juren (a successful candidate in the imperial examinations), so naturally what you say can’t be wrong!”
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