The woman in front of him was wearing a floral dress, had dark skin and a rosy face, and her eyes glanced at his brother from time to time.
It's clear at a glance that this girl hasn't given up on her brother.
Fu Nanyao pursed her lips and limped to the kitchen.
The village head walked quickly to Fu Ciyi and said, "Master, the new document has arrived, and this time your name is clearly listed."
Fu Ciyi nodded slightly: "The matter has been resolved."
The headman's daughter walked slowly, with her head down and a shy look on her face, but as long as no one else was paying attention to her, she would stare at Fu Ciyi.
Fu Nanyao glared at her daughter, walked into the kitchen, and whispered a few words in Yan Funing's ear.
Yan Funing stuffed two pieces of firewood into the stove and clapped her hands: "What is she doing here?"
"What else can I do? I'm interested in my brother." Fu Nanyao lowered her voice, "Sister-in-law, my brother is not on the document. It was the head of the village who said so. Now that the matter has been handled, do you think the head of the village will take the credit and take the opportunity to force his daughter on my brother?"
Yan Funing was stunned: "Are you really allowing your own daughter to be a concubine?"
Fu Nanyao asked in return, "What's impossible? My brother is handsome and well-educated. The village head thought he had a bright future and sent his daughter here."
Yan Funing shook her head. Fu Ciyi was really lucky.
Seeing that she was silent, Fu Nanyao asked anxiously: "Sister-in-law, aren't you worried or anxious?"
Yan Funing washed her hands, opened the pot, and used a spatula to stir the food in the pot: "Why am I in such a hurry?"
"There are so many women around my brother."
"Fu Nanyao, let me ask you, who's prettier, me or the village head's daughter?"
"Of course my sister-in-law is pretty."
"But your brother doesn't like me. He has high standards. I think he probably doesn't like the daughter of the village head either."
Fu Nanyao was stunned and said casually: "What if brother has a unique taste and likes dark skin?"
Yan Funing smiled faintly: "If he really likes the type of girl like the village head's daughter, what should I do? I don't want to get a tan."
Fu Nanyao laughed along: "Then brother is blind."
Yan Funing whispered, "Let me tell you, there are people who really like those with unique looks. Everyone has different tastes. Your brother's preferences might be quite special."
"No way?" Fu Nanyao couldn't help biting her knuckles. "Is brother's taste really that unique?"
The two of them huddled together, whispered a few words, then separated and smiled at each other.
He had no idea that Fu Ciyi had been standing at the kitchen door for a long time.
Yan Funing accidentally caught a glimpse of it when she put the pot lid on the shelf.
"How long have you been standing there?"
The corners of her lips twitched and she smiled awkwardly.
Fu Ciyi's eyes darkened as he asked Fu Nanyao, "I have unique tastes, am I blind?"
Fu Nanyao froze and turned around slowly: "Brother, brother, that's not what I meant. What I meant was that the village head's daughter knew that you had a wife, yet she still came up to you again and again. How shameless."
After saying this, she dragged her lame leg, passed by her brother, and fled to the main room to seek shelter from her mother.
"Fu Ciyi, don't mind what we just said." Yan Funing turned around and let out a long breath.
Low pressure began to appear at the kitchen door and rushed towards the stove.
Yan Funing's body trembled unconsciously.
She always felt a chill approaching her back.
As expected, Fu Ciyi's voice came to my ears: "Are you good-looking?"
The man's crisp breath touched her earlobe, and she hurriedly took a step to the side: "I don't look good."
Could it be that this guy really likes the village head's daughter and is taking revenge on her?
She swallowed quickly, lowered her eyes and said to herself, "The village head's daughter is quite pretty. Nan Yao and I were just joking. Don't mind it."
After that, she started serving the dishes.
I hope that my busy appearance can make him stay away from me for a while.
Unexpectedly, he stood directly beside her.
The tall body brought with it a natural sense of oppression, pouring down from above her head.
Yan Funing bravely faced him and asked, "Can you help me serve the food?"
He knew she was afraid of heat and would probably agree.
Unexpectedly, he didn't respond to this at this moment, and didn't show any intention of helping to serve the dishes.
Yan Funing muttered, "If you don't want to help, then don't. I'll just wrap myself in two cotton towels."
As soon as she finished speaking, he pinched her chin.
Fu Ciyi's slender jade-like fingers tightly pinched her delicate chin, forcing her to look at him: "Yan Funing, listen carefully, I don't like women with dark skin."
It was clearly a clear and pleasant voice, but it carried a stern tone.
There seemed to be a dark aura lingering in those indifferent Ruifeng eyes.
Yan Funing's heart skipped a beat in fright.
Fu Ciyi moved his jaw. The girl in front of him had a face like a lotus and skin like cream. She was indeed very beautiful.
Unable to help himself, he increased his strength.
With just a little force, her cherry-red and tender lips opened slightly, which made his brows furrow.
He quickly stopped, flicked his sleeves and walked out of the kitchen.
He ordered in a cold voice: "Bei Mo Ali, go to the kitchen and serve the dishes."
Yan Funing patted her pounding heart and pinched her chin. What kind of person was this? It was as if he wanted to eat her.
Putting aside what Fu Nanyao said, what did she say to offend him?
Could it be the question of who is prettier, her or the village head's daughter?
Otherwise why would he ask her if she was pretty?
After this incident, Yan Funing and Fu Nanyao were very quiet during dinner.
The two of them sat on the same bench, neither daring to look at Fu Ciyi.
Fu Ciyi took the jar of wine that Li Xinheng had given him last time from the table against the wall, opened it and poured a bowl for Li Xinheng and himself.
Yan Funing opened her mouth to persuade him not to get drunk, but she didn't dare to speak.
Fu Nanyao wanted to ask the headman's daughter why she came with her father, but she didn't dare to open her mouth.
The aunt and sister-in-law looked at each other and buried their heads in their food.
Li Xinheng, on the other hand, smiled and said, "Master, let's just drink one bowl today. Last time, I got drunk and couldn't get up the next morning. Tomorrow, I have to go into the mountains with you to dig medicinal herbs."
Fu Ciyi nodded and said calmly, "The village head came today and first told me that my name was on the document. He then mentioned that this year's imperial palace will be selecting concubines and maids. The concubines are generally chosen from the daughters of officials at all levels, while the maids will be chosen from the common people."
Li Xinheng asked, "Just now the village head asked his daughter whether she should choose a man to marry as soon as possible or enter the palace. If the village head's daughter enters the palace, will she be a concubine or a palace maid?"
"Palace maid." Fu Ciyi said, "The village head is looking for me and wants my advice: should I send her to the palace or find her a husband as soon as possible?"
As he spoke, he looked at Yan Funing.
Wan Niang was nervous: "What about our family?"
Fu Ciyi said calmly, "There's nothing wrong with our family. Fu Ning is my wife, and Nan Yao has a disability, so neither of us is qualified."
Wan Niang felt relieved: "If we were still in the Fu Mansion, Nan Yao's legs and feet were still able to move, and Fu Zhengqing would definitely send Nan Yao to the palace."
Fu Zhengqing has only one son, and Fu Nanyao is considered his niece.
If the magistrate of Ling County wanted to select a beautiful woman, the only candidate would be Nan Yao.
Now that I think about it, Nan Yao's lame leg is not a bad thing.
After hearing this, Fu Nanyao for the first time in her life did not think that having a lame leg was a bad thing.
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