Chapter 461 Sincerity and Frankness
Su Daya was stunned when she saw the man's righteous appearance.
Huo Bingshuo is not very good at talking to women.
His face was slightly uncomfortable. Looking at the woman's wary and alert expression, he explained in a low voice: "Girl, don't worry, I won't hurt you."
"My name is Huo Bingshuo, and I'm a royal guard."
Huo Bingshuo bowed and gave his name, fearing that the girl in front of him would misunderstand him.
He also knew that his face could easily scare people.
He is also very careful himself.
He originally wanted to find an opportunity to say something, but he was afraid of scaring people, so he didn't know how to show up.
Su Daya looked at the man in front of her, especially the scar on his face. She didn't think it was ugly, but just made him look harder.
Then, after experiencing some things, she realized that when judging people, one should not just look at the surface, but also look at their temperament and inner heart.
Her father used to be in a military camp, so she has some understanding of soldiers.
Looking at this person, I feel that he is full of strong righteousness.
And when he spoke to her, he was very serious and stern.
Su Daya didn't sense any danger. She relaxed a little and asked, "Then why are you following me?"
“I…I…”
Thinking of what Yuan Jinghen said to him, Huo Bingshuo didn't know how to say it.
So much so that when Su Daya stared at him, Huo Bingshuo's face turned red.
Seeing the man's face suddenly turn red, Su Daya felt a little unbelievable.
Are there such innocent people?
"Do you have something to say? It doesn't matter, just say it."
Huo Bingshuo cupped his hands and said, "Speaking out would be rude to Miss Su!"
Su Daya smiled and said, "It's okay, I'm not that stingy, and I'm not the kind of little girl who knows nothing."
Su Daya understood this kind of warrior. He might not be particular about what he said or did, but he had good intentions.
Some people look cold and hard, but their hearts are soft.
She wondered if this person wanted to ask her for help.
Or does it have anything to do with her father?
Huo Bingshuo said awkwardly, "It's like this. I'm a military scholar, a sixth-rank guard. My parents are long gone, and I still have younger brothers and sisters to take care of..."
"He was married before, but it was said that he was unlucky for his parents, so the woman asked for a divorce and left..."
When talking about this past, Huo Bingshuo felt a little helpless.
With his conditions, many noble families in the capital were unwilling to marry their daughters to him, and he had no parents or elders to arrange things for him.
Besides, his appearance was ruined, and there were some things he really couldn't say.
"In the beginning, I was indeed asked to appear by Miss Su's side, but now I also sincerely want to marry Miss Su."
"It's just that my conditions may not be pleasing to Miss Su, but I can guarantee that if I marry Miss Su, I will not take a concubine and will treat Miss Su sincerely."
"If Miss Su nods, I will ask the matchmaker to go to the Su family to propose marriage."
Huo Bingshuo said a lot of words in one breath, his face flushed red.
But he still showed his sincerity.
Perhaps it was because of Yuan Jinghen's request at the beginning that he wanted to repay a favor.
But after following her around and watching her work these past few days, Huo Bingshuo felt that the rumors were not credible. He truly felt that she was a very good girl.
If he asked someone to come directly to propose marriage, he was worried that it would be bad for Miss Su's reputation.
So he didn't do that. He first found an opportunity to ask Miss Su what she thought.
Su Daya was surprised.
She didn't expect that this man actually wanted to marry her.
Moreover, this man was rough but thoughtful. He thought of asking her first and respecting her opinion, and did not rush to her house.
This respect touched her heart.
And this person spoke with sincerity.
He first talked about his own situation.
Su Daya said, "The rumors about my parents being unlucky are all nonsense."
She had learned a lot from her third aunt, so naturally she didn't believe in such things.
"You know I've been divorced before, and my reputation is not good. I used to be impulsive and reckless, not caring about what my family thought..."
Su Daya is now calmer and more rational.
She will not deliberately disguise herself. She thinks that people should know what she is like.
Su Daya was reluctant to talk about the past, but in order to show her sincerity and to give herself a chance, she still told some things.
Instead of letting the person in front of her hear rumors from others, it would be better for her to say it herself.
Be open and fearless.
"Do you mind these?"
Huo Bingshuo was surprised.
He didn't expect that Miss Su in front of him could be so frank. She looked at him with clean and clear eyes.
She was not afraid of his appearance, and her eyes were calm and peaceful from beginning to end.
Thinking of how she was bullied and beaten and almost died, Huo Bingshuo felt a pang in his heart for some reason.
He practiced martial arts diligently, but he did things with principles. He never laid hands on women.
Su Daya was not in a hurry either, she knew that few people would not mind these things.
Huo Bingshuo said, "I don't mind. Besides, compared to Miss Su, I also have a past."
He was afraid that Miss Su would mind this.
Su Daya said, "That's not your fault. You said it yourself. That was the marriage arranged for you when your father was still alive. Because your family fell on hard times, the other party wasn't happy with the marriage. You didn't know that either. Besides, have you ever hit that woman?"
Huo Bingshuo shook his head and said, "No."
The woman wanted a divorce letter, and he gave it to her.
Su Daya looked at Huo Bingshuo. She didn't dislike the man in front of her.
She is no longer a naive little girl, and she will not fall in love with someone at first sight. She will weigh the pros and cons based on her own conditions and circumstances.
Huo Bingshuo had no elders to pressure him, he was willing to work hard, and he received a salary from the court, so he had things he could do.
So what if she has younger brothers and sisters? She has money in her hands, so she doesn’t have to worry about her family’s life.
Furthermore, he spoke frankly and did not look down on or dislike her.
He also has a past, which makes her feel that there won't be too much pressure in getting along with him.
It won't make her feel inferior.
But there are some things that she cannot decide on her own.
She will no longer act rashly or impulsively.
She also needs to discuss it with her grandmother, father, third uncle and third aunt.
Su Daya said: "Then it's not your fault."
"But how did you know me? You just said you were entrusted by someone. What's going on?"
Su Daya wanted to find out the reason.
Huo Bingshuo thought about it and said, "I have a relative. I owed him a favor. He doesn't want to marry you, so he asked me to help him."
Huo Bingshuo would not say who this person was, but he did give Su Daya an explanation.
He was not good at lying, but he didn't want to betray Yuan Jinghen.
His cousin and aunt both at least helped him.
Su Daya looked at Huo Bingshuo's expression and listened to what he said, her expression changed slightly.
She knew that some families recently wanted to form an alliance with the Su family so that they could use the Su family's connections to gain favor with the emperor.
She is the only person of the right age in the Su family.
So she will be used as a bargaining chip and her value will be evaluated by those people.
It was also because of this that she told her third aunt that day that she knew her own limitations and did not want to marry into a wealthy family or a prominent family.
She just wanted to find someone who understood her and cared about her, so that they could live a good life together.
She understood that some young masters looked down on her, but were forced by their families to marry her.
So this relative of Huo Bingshuo may look down on her, but cannot resist the family's arrangement.
Because in front of the family, personal preferences are sometimes not important.
Just like when her father was young, he married her mother, who was a well-matched man at the time, for the sake of the family.
But as for my father's preferences, he himself didn't care or think about it.
The first thing that aristocratic families think about is the development of their family.
In front of the family, personal preferences and interests may not be so important.
Su Daya quickly figured out the key.
She sincerely thanked Huo Bingshuo and said, "Thank you for letting me know."
Huo Bingshuo quickly waved his hands, "No, I was rude to Miss Su."
Su Daya smiled and said, "No, thank you for your sincerity."
"But someone else originally asked you to do this. Is this because of a favor or do you want to marry me yourself?"
Huo Bingshuo said, "I did it out of personal favors at first, but I know the rumors are not to be believed. I just wanted to find an opportunity to tell Miss Su about this."
"It's just that I haven't found the opportunity. These past few days, I've seen how Miss Su behaves. I think Miss Su is very good."
"So now I sincerely want to marry Miss Su in my own name."
“But if Miss Su is embarrassed, I will not hurt Miss Su, nor will I appear again.”
Huo Bingshuo would not lie, nor did he deceive Su Daya.
His own thoughts are told sincerely.
Su Daya smiled gently.
The Su family is good-looking, not to mention that she drinks spiritual spring water every day, which makes her skin even better and more transparent.
She is not wearing any makeup, but she is still beautiful and charming.
In the past few months, Su Daya has really grown up and looks better.
It’s just that most people look at her with prejudice because of rumors and her past experiences and can’t see her good side.
Moreover, when Su Daya attended the banquet with her third aunt, she felt uncomfortable being looked at and evaluated by others, so she often kept her head down.
Third Aunt didn't dress her up deliberately, saying that only if she was herself could she meet someone who truly appreciated her.
Shen Yueyao didn't want to push Su Daya out to do anything for the family.
She just wanted Su Daya to understand what she really wanted.
Su Daya was very grateful to her Third Aunt, and she understood her Third Aunt's considerations for her.
Because of this, she felt that Huo Bingshuo's conditions were very suitable for her.
Su Daya thought for a moment and said, "Thank you for your answers. However, I want to discuss this matter with my family. Please give me some time to think about it."
When Huo Bingshuo heard what Su Daya said, his expression changed and his eyes lit up slightly.
He understood that this meant that Miss Su did not reject him, but meant that she needed to think about it.
At least she didn't reject him right away.
Huo Bingshuo said, "It's my duty."
"In any case, if Miss Su has any troubles or needs help, you can tell me and I will do my best to help."
Su Daya nodded.
She politely said goodbye to Huo Bingshuo and went home.
Along the way, Su Daya felt a little complicated.
However, when she thought of Huo Bingshuo's innocent and frank look, the corners of her mouth rose.
At least there is someone who really wants to marry her!
Although this person looks like an ice cube, ice cubes also have their advantages. Maybe he is cold on the outside but warm on the inside.
Su Daya did not refuse either.
…
After returning home, Su Daya became a little absent-minded in doing things.
She didn't know how to tell her Third Aunt and the others.
When Shen Yueyao got home, she was busy making dinner.
Su Xueyi went to the Imperial College to pick up Dabao and Erbao to take home for dinner.
As soon as they got home, Dabao and Erbao happily went up to hug Shen Yueyao.
"Mom, we're back."
Shen Yueyao looked at their cheerful appearance and asked, "Are you hungry?"
"How are things going in school?"
Every time Dabao and Erbao came home, Shen Yueyao would ask them about their time at the Imperial College.
Dabao and Erbao are also willing to talk to her.
Erbao quickly said, "Mom, everyone loves the dumplings you make. They say they've never eaten or seen dumplings like these before."
Dabao frowned and said seriously, "Mom, it's a good thing you brought us some egg yolk pastries, otherwise we wouldn't be able to eat enough."
Shen Yueyao found it a little funny.
I remember the first day of school for Dabao and Erbao. In order to help them get along well with their classmates, at least they should not be bullied by their classmates.
After all, they are young and got the first place in the exam, so they are bound to be envied and bullied.
So she brought them lollipops, which were cartoon animal lollipops she made herself, made from strawberry juice, and she wanted Dabao and Erbao to give one to everyone in the class.
Of course, at the beginning, some young masters in the class were dismissive and did not appreciate or want anything.
He is cold to the eldest and second child.
But those who have a good relationship with Dabao and Erbao took the lollipops and exclaimed that they were delicious.
After that, every now and then, Shen Yueyao would bring them some snacks and food.
Those who get along well with the eldest and second child all love the food she cooks and are full of praise for it.
The things she makes are all foods and snacks that cannot be bought in the market.
After a while, even the lunch smelled delicious, and everyone wanted to join in the fun.
Even if it was spare ribs, everyone would take a piece to taste.
They are all children and they don’t have much resistance to delicious food. It’s okay once or twice, but after a few times, everyone can’t help but want to eat it when they smell the fragrance.
Some arrogant little boys would also share the snacks and food they brought from home with everyone.
In addition, Dabao and Erbao showed everyone the travel books they drew and told stories to everyone, and all the students in the class had fun together.
In the morning, Shen Yueyao specially made several steamed dumplings and asked Lusong's servant to deliver them to the Imperial College.
She guessed that if everyone ate together, they might eat more.
I didn't expect to eat all of this.
Shen Yueyao said: "Don't your classmates also share food with you?"
Dabao said, "But the food they brought isn't as delicious as what you cook."
Erbao shrugged and waved his hand.
Shen Yueyao seemed to have thought of something and said, "By the way, doesn't the Imperial College have a cafeteria?"
Dabao said, "Yes, there is a cafeteria. Everyone says that after eating the food you cook, the food in the cafeteria becomes even harder to swallow."
Forehead……
Shen Yueyao was speechless.
Shen Yueyao thought for a moment, "Does your Imperial College cafeteria hire people to cook?"
“It seems so!”
Dabao and Erbao didn’t quite understand how the Imperial College cafeteria was run.
Shen Yueyao thought about the contracting of the school canteen in the era of technology, and she suddenly had an idea of contracting the Imperial College canteen.
As if she had thought of something, Shen Yueyao murmured, "By the way, the canteen at Beishan Camp should be completed."
"We can arrange for someone to come in and start cooking."
Shen Yueyao planned to run Beishan Camp like a fast food restaurant.
The dishes we make are all home-cooked dishes, such as braised pork, meatballs, noodles, stir-fried vegetables, steamed buns, rice pies, etc.
She specially arranged for some people to learn some home cooking.
These people have been learning for a while, so they can be arranged to cook in the Beishan camp.
These people all have clean family backgrounds and their deeds are in her hands.
After all, it was a military camp like Beishan Camp. Shen Yueyao was worried that spies might be planted there, so she was extremely cautious.
These personnel were arranged by the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
If the Jinyiwei find no problem after investigation, then there really is no problem.
There are quite a lot of people there, and we can select a few of them to run a canteen in the Imperial College.
In this way, the eldest and second children can eat well in the cafeteria at noon, and there is no need to deliver lunch to them.
The students of the Imperial College stayed in the college at noon. Even during the break, everyone studied together.
They will go home after school in the afternoon.
Shen Yueyao had this idea and planned to discuss it with Su Xueyi after dinner.
Su Xueyi listened to Shen Yueyao's murmurs and said, "In a few days, big brother should be able to rest and go home."
Of course, in order to better manage and train the soldiers in Beishan Camp, Su Xiuye lived in Beishan Camp and did not go home.
Of course, sometimes Su Xiuye would also exchange letters with Su Xueyi.
Their letters did not talk about the situation in the Beishan military camp, but only about daily matters.
Su Daya's eyes lit up, "Dad, will you be home in a few days?"
Shen Yueyao smiled and said, "Well, do you miss your father?"
Su Daya nodded and said, "Yes."
She was also worried about her father.
When she was young, she didn't understand and didn't understand her father. She just thought her father was incompetent and let her mother go.
Now that I think about it, she didn’t understand at that time.
Now she realized how hard her father worked.
At least her father didn't hurt her mother, and he let her mother go when she wanted to.
On the contrary, the Lu family is paranoid and demanding.
Shen Yueyao said: "Don't worry, your father will be back soon. When the time comes, let those chefs go to Beishan Camp to cook. This way, your father can eat well when he is in Beishan Camp."
Su Daya smiled and nodded.
She wanted to tell her Third Aunt about Huo Bingshuo, but seeing that her Third Aunt was busy cooking, she thought she would tell her after dinner.
After class, Dabao and Erbao were more attached to Shen Yueyao. They sat next to Shen Yueyao with their little stools, helped Shen Yueyao wash the vegetables, and talked to Shen Yueyao about things in class.
"Mom, today the teacher lectured us on the Analects and my brother and I memorized it."
Shen Yueyao was stunned for a moment and said, “Weren’t we still learning pinyin some time ago? Everyone has learned it?”
Shen Yueyao remembered that when they first started the class, they learned pinyin and some enlightenment books.
However, all the students in the class are prodigies. They have mastered the basic knowledge and can memorize things very quickly.
Dabao said, "Well, everyone knows how to do it. They can read and spell it."
Dabao talked about the knowledge taught by the Master.
Erbao also shared some interesting things with his mother, saying, "Mom, Pan Sizhuo really likes the schoolbag you made for him. He always carries it to and from school. He said that since he entered the Imperial College class, his situation at home has improved a lot. He said that his father now values him, and his stepmother doesn't dare to be harsh on him anymore. He also said that he wanted to thank his parents and us for bringing us books to read."
Dabao and Erbao like to read books, and there are quite a few books in the Pan family. Pan Sizhuo will give his favorite books to Dabao and Erbao to read.
"But mother, why should they thank you and my brother?"
Shen Yueyao touched Dabao and Erbao's hair and said, "Maybe it's because mom made school bags for them."
Now everyone in the capital knows that Su Xueyi is a person valued and trusted by the emperor, and many people want to establish a relationship with the Su family.
Those people were trying to get through her and Su Xueyi, but it was simply not going to work.
They don't attend any banquets, nor do they get close to the masters and ladies.
No one would have thought that the Pan family became close to Dabao and Erbao because of a teenager.
Her gift of the schoolbag may have been a signal that made Pan Sizhu's situation at home better.
Shen Yueyao doesn't want Dabao and Erbao to understand these complicated relationships for the time being.
"You don't have to think too much. You just need to study hard in school and get along well with everyone. Don't bully others, and don't be bullied by others. Got it?"
Dabao and Erbao nodded seriously, they understood many principles.
…
While eating, Shen Yueyao found that Su Daya was a little absent-minded. She didn't eat much and seemed to have no appetite.
Shen Yueyao is very attentive to Su Daya because of what happened to her in the past.
If she was in a bad mood, Shen Yueyao would notice it immediately and communicate with Su Daya, for fear that she would get upset and get stuck in a dead end.
Logically speaking, the Lu family's affairs have been resolved, so Su Daya shouldn't look so worried.
At the dinner table, Shen Yueyao didn’t ask much.
After finishing their meal and cleaning up, Su Xueyi took Dabao and Erbao to check their homework.
Shen Yueyao called Su Daya to another office in the study.
"Daya, I see you look worried. Did something happen to you, or are you just tired recently?"
Su Daya looked at her third aunt's concern for her, and her heart warmed. She said, "Third aunt, I encountered something today, and I'm a little confused."
Shen Yueyao looked at Su Daya with a caring and encouraging look and said, "Da Ya, if it's convenient for you to talk about it, please tell Aunt San and I'll help you analyze it. If it's not convenient for you to talk about it, it doesn't matter. Just be happy and follow your heart. Don't worry too much."
Su Daya looked at Shen Yueyao gratefully and said, "Third Aunt, there's nothing I can't say."
"If it weren't for Third Aunt, I would have died in Liuhe Village. It was Third Aunt who saved my life, taught me a lot, and made me more confident."
And even though that incident happened to the Cao family later and she was despised and looked down upon by the Cao family, at least Young Master Cao liked her and wanted to marry her. Although there were some twists and turns, it at least let her know that she could be liked by others.
Gave her a little confidence.
And the more she learned, the more secure and fulfilled she felt, and she became less self-deprecating.
What Huo Bingshuo said to her today made her heart beat faster whenever she thought about it.
Her heart just beat faster, and she didn't know what was wrong.
"I just don't know what to say for a moment."
She didn't know how to start.
Shen Yueyao looked at Su Daya's sparkling eyes and knew that it was probably nothing serious and there was no need to worry.
Shen Yueyao looked at Su Daya with encouraging eyes and said, "Then tell me from the beginning what happened, such as who you met and what you said."
Su Daya then slowly spoke, "This afternoon on my way back from the manor, I felt like someone was following me."
"I learned some martial arts from my uncle and dad, and you, Aunt San, taught me acupuncture and pharmacology. I can feel something myself."
"But I wasn't sure, so I said something tentatively..."
Su Daya slowly began to talk about some of the things that happened during her meeting and conversation with Huo Bingshuo.
After she finished speaking, Su Daya lowered her head somewhat embarrassedly, "Aunt San, I... I can't make up my mind for the moment."
In the past, Su Daya was so stubborn and stubborn. She made decisions for herself without caring about what her family thought.
But because of this, she is now afraid and doesn't dare to make her own decisions.
Shen Yueyao understood Su Daya's concerns and fears.
"Then do you reject him?"
Su Daya shook her head and said, "I don't reject it. I think he's different from that Young Master Cao. He first asked me what I thought and explained his own situation. He respects me very much. Moreover, his aura is different from others..."
"His eyes are open and clear. I think he is a man of his own opinions. He won't just listen to what others say."
"And the most important thing is that he doesn't mind my past."
"He respects my feelings and isn't too pedantic..."
Shen Yueyao smiled and said, “Although I have never seen him or heard of him, based on your description, I think this person is indeed capable.”
Shen Yueyao knew that the thinking of this era was different, and many people were chauvinistic.
It's good that Huo Bingshuo has the idea of respecting women.
"But we're no longer from Liuhe Village. We can find someone to investigate the situation and this person's information. There's no problem with the investigation, and then we can talk about other things."
After all, this is an important matter concerning Su Daya, and Shen Yueyao cannot jump to conclusions casually. She still needs to investigate.
Some people in the capital are good at covering up.
Su Daya breathed a sigh of relief and sincerely thanked Shen Yueyao and said, "Third Aunt, thank you."
"Don't say thank you to Auntie San."
"Don't worry, even if this man is just a guard, as long as you manage it well and work hard, you will live a good life."
Shen Yueyao feels that identity is not important.
Besides, this person is also of the sixth rank, so it is pretty good for him to rely on himself without relying on his family background.
Although there is no family support behind it, the Su family will continue to rise, and the Su family will also help when the Huo family and Su Daya need help.
However, Shen Yueyao didn't say much about these.
She also wanted to talk to Su Xueyi about it, and when her elder brother Su Xiuye returned from the military camp, they would discuss it with him.
Don't make hasty decisions.
Shen Yueyao now feels that Su Daya has grown up.
"When the time comes, our Su family will hold a banquet and dress you up beautifully so that all those who look down on you can see how beautiful you are."
"It just so happens that the Emperor has gifted us tribute materials. I'll use these fabrics to make you a set of clothes. I'll design them myself."
"Then I'll use makeup to make you up nicely."
There is a set of technological cosmetics in Shen Yueyao's space, which can be used to tidy up Su Daya from beginning to end.
Su Daya blushed slightly when she heard what her third aunt said.
She naturally knew her third aunt's craftsmanship.
She nodded without any pretense.
Shen Yueyao said: "I have taken you to several banquets recently. You should know why I didn't dress you up properly. I only let you wear normal clothes, simple headwear, and no makeup."
Su Daya nodded and said, "I understand Third Aunt's intentions."
"Because many people mind my past and look at it with discrimination and prejudice, beauty can't change that. Only when they truly accept and don't mind those things, and truly accept me as a whole person, will they treat me sincerely, because as I get older, my appearance will not always remain the same."
Su Daya understood all these principles.
Shen Yueyao nodded and said, “It’s good that you understand, but if someone truly accepts you and loves you, then your appearance will be something that enhances your beauty.”
The Su family members all have good looks. If they dress up well, they will naturally be more beautiful than others.
Shen Yueyao is very confident in Su Daya's appearance and her own makeup skills.
After chatting with Su Daya for a while, Shen Yueyao let Su Daya go back and rest.
Shen Yueyao also returned to her room after washing up.
Dabao and Erbao also went back to their rooms to sleep.
Su Xueyi asked, "Did you chat with Daya for a while?"
Shen Yueyao said: "Well, there is something that you may need to find someone to investigate."
Su Xueyi asked, "What's the matter?"
Shen Yueyao said: "Things related to Daya..."
As she spoke, Shen Yueyao told Su Xueyi what Su Daya had said.
Mentioned this Huo Bingshuo.
Su Xueyi's expression changed slightly, "The Huo family?"
Shen Yueyao looked at Su Xueyi's expression, realized something, and said, "The Huo family? Isn't Huo Bingshuo a child from a poor family?"
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