The next morning, Wanruo woke up with dark circles under her eyes, which even powder couldn't hide.
She was afraid of bumping into him again, so she took a detour through the back door and went straight to the shop. She was determined not to have any contact with him again!
She had just arrived at the shop and was busy when she suddenly heard Su Yue shout, "The master is here."
Wanruo looked up and saw her father enthusiastically inviting Xie Xianyu in.
"Xie Xiaozi, please come in!"
Wanruo suddenly met Xie Xianyu's gaze and immediately avoided it in panic, looking at her father: "Dad, why are you here?"
Mr. Xu was very excited. "Why are you so late this morning? I just wanted to talk to you about something important! Xie Yizi said that as a thank you for taking us in, he specially lent us his treasured ancient medical books."
Wanruo was startled for a moment, and Master Xu had already handed her a box carefully: "You must read it with care, don't break it."
Wanruo opened the box and saw dozens of extremely rare and unique medical books neatly placed inside.
She finally realized what was happening and said thank you, "Thank you, Xiaozi."
Mr. Xu pulled her aside and whispered to her, "This medical book is a fragmented copy, hard to find anywhere in the world. Dad can't understand it, so you have to study it all your life."
Mr. Xu gave many instructions and warnings before he went back to the business of purchasing goods.
After Mr. Xu left, Wanruo couldn't help but ask him, "Why do you carry such a collection of books with you?"
It's a medical book, but he didn't study medicine, which is a bit strange.
Xie Xianyu smiled. "It was originally a betrothal gift. I heard your family runs a medicine shop, so I brought this."
Wanruo hesitated for a moment, then suddenly lowered her head guiltily.
"Now the marriage is off the table, but after all, your father treated me well, so I should show some sincerity. So I'll lend you this book, but it's precious, so I can't give it to you."
"oh……"
Wanruo should have refused with dignity, but this incomplete copy... she was reluctant to give it up. Even if she could borrow it to read for a while, it would be worth it.
Xie Xianyu smiled and said, "I'll be staying in Linzhou for a while anyway, so it's probably enough time for you to finish reading it."
Wanruo hugged the box tightly in her arms: "Thank you, Zizi."
However, many of these books were ancient books, with ancient characters and even characters from other countries. She didn't recognize many of them, so it was very difficult for her to read them, and she stuttered.
But Xie Xianyu recognized them all. When she was reading, if she came across a word she didn't know, she would ask him and he would know it.
From then on, he became half her teacher. When she was studying these medical books, he was by her side, helping her translate or handling his work. He seemed very busy, as he received letters from the capital every day.
But even so, whenever she asked him, he would put down the files and letters in his hand, take her book, take a look at it, and then pick up a pen to write the translation on rice paper.
His handwriting was very beautiful, with iron-like strokes and silver-like hooks, completely unlike his gentle appearance. It had a different kind of momentum. He lowered his eyes and looked serious when translating for her. The sunlight from the window poured in, outlining his gentle profile, as if it was covered with a layer of Buddha's light.
Wanruo couldn't help but stare at it in a trance.
He suddenly raised his eyes and looked at her with his dark eyes: "Do you understand?"
Wanruo's heart skipped a beat, and she lowered her eyes hurriedly: "I understand."
She took the rice paper and lowered her head to look at it, but found that the densely packed words seemed to have no shape and could not enter her mind.
He looked at her faintly red ears, and the corners of her lips rose slightly.
It looks like it’s almost cooked.
He suddenly said, "I brought a pot of Tu wine. Would you like to try it?"
After spending these days together, Wanruo had completely lost her guard against him and shook her head: "I don't like drinking."
She disliked alcohol because it was spicy and bitter, and she never liked it again after having a sip as a child.
He curled his lips and said, "It's a kind of wine that was sent as tribute by the vassal state. It's not bitter, but sweet in the mouth."
She blinked. "Really?"
"Qing'an."
He shouted, and Qing'an hurriedly pushed the door open and brought in the wine jug and wine glasses.
They read and study in the compartment in the shop every day. This room is equivalent to Wanruo's small study. In the past, when she was in the shop, she either prepared medicine or studied medicine here.
"Boy." Qing'an put the tray on the table and then walked out.
Xie Xianyu picked up the wine pot and poured a glass of wine: "Try it."
Wanruo picked up the wine glass and sniffed it. It was indeed the sweet aroma of wine. She took another sip and her eyes suddenly lit up: "Very sweet!"
"I didn't lie to you, did I?"
Wanruo couldn't help but drink the whole glass and licked her lips: "This is the first time I drink such a strong wine. What kind of wine is this?"
He curled his lips: "Floating Spring Wine."
"What a nice name."
She smiled innocently, and suddenly felt that the person in front of her was so delicious...
She couldn't help but move closer to him, staring at his handsome face which was gradually getting bigger, and swallowed.
He didn't dodge or move, still sitting in the chair, calling her softly, "Wanwan."
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