Chapter 54: Brother-in-law
Although the rumors were terrifying, she said that as long as her young mistress's mouth was satisfied, she didn't care.
Or perhaps they never really cared about it in the first place.
Yuan Siyin picked up two pieces, handed one to Yuan Fuqing, and ate the other herself. The aroma was refreshing, and the taste was sweet but not cloying. Eating two pieces before a meal was just right.
As they were talking, a servant from the outer gate announced that Grand Tutor Shen had sent someone to apologize.
"What happened?"
Yuan Siyin had just picked up her bowl to eat when she heard the news, and she had to put down her chopsticks helplessly.
What, did these people install surveillance cameras on her? Are they just preventing her from eating in peace?
"Replying to Miss, the old woman at the door said that the Shen family's daughter has been severely punished for her misconduct, and they will definitely keep her in check in the future."
The message from outside is asking whether the young lady will accept the gift.
With Ziyuan absent, the task of relaying messages naturally fell to Hongxiu.
Grand Tutor Shen was not a malicious person, nor did he do anything bad to the Yuan family.
"Take it, and go out and give that old woman some reward money."
"Just say...it's no one's fault, and there's nothing to blame. He's just not a good man. Tell the Grand Tutor not to worry."
Yuan Siyin pondered for a moment, not intending to make things difficult for anyone.
Hongxiu curtsied and left as instructed. She accepted the gift, turned around and ordered someone to take it to the storeroom. She also slipped in a heavy embroidered purse. Her face was amiable as she relayed the original message verbatim.
The old woman left with deep gratitude, patting her chest as she turned away, still shaken.
Luckily, she's a long-time servant of the lady; otherwise, who knows what she would have received today? A reward, perhaps.
The old woman was overthinking things; Yuan Siyin didn't care who she was at all.
Compared to these insignificant things, she cared more about the last pan-fried bun she had fought with Yuan Fuqing for.
"Yuan Fuqing! You haven't finished your Four Happiness Meatballs yet!"
"We'll eat later, for now we'll have pan-fried buns!"
The two chopsticks were locked in a fierce battle, neither giving way to the other, their chopsticks flashing and clashing in the air.
Hongxiu stood to the side, all smiles, as if she hadn't smelled the gunpowder.
very nice.
The two of them ate by themselves, so she didn't need to serve them any more food.
Actually, her laziness is not without reason.
Qingge is still just a child, and he is focused on his studies. Although he practices martial arts from time to time, he is only slightly stronger than other children his age.
If the young lady really wanted to eat it herself, she wouldn't be fighting over it here.
The key point is that the young lady didn't say a word, clearly teasing the young man.
The siblings have a deep bond; there's no need for outsiders to interfere.
"By the way, Ah Qing heard from her aunt that her elder sister doesn't have to marry the Crown Prince anymore?"
Yuan Siyin pretended to make a mistake, letting go of her chopsticks and causing the pan-fried buns to be scooped up, which immediately made Yuan Fuqing's little face light up with joy.
After swallowing the pan-fried buns in a few bites, Yuan Fuqing turned to ask her.
"Yes, what's wrong?"
While he wasn't looking, Yuan Siyin swiped a piece of Four Happiness Meatball from the plate in front of him.
"It's alright, Aqing is happy!"
As he spoke, he scooped a spoonful of sorbet into his mouth, his voice, still slightly husky and fierce, saying, "I don't want my sister to marry him!"
"Why? Isn't it great? This way you'll be his brother-in-law."
Yuan Siyin propped her head up with her hand, deliberately teasing him.
Her chubby cheeks are puffed up, so cute.
"That's not good! This way, Aqing won't be able to see her older sister all the time!"
"But my sister will get married someday, so how can she stay by Qing's side forever?"
Having said that, she didn't need Hongxiu to serve her. She ladled out a bowl of crucian carp soup, squinted her eyes, and slurped a mouthful with the spoon.
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