Chapter 587 Good Brothers
A carriage stopped at the entrance of Zhiyun Tower.
Bai Muyang got off the carriage and entered Zhiyun Tower.
I just happened to run into someone coming out.
He was a young man who looked at Bai Muyang with some hostility, then snorted coldly and passed by him.
Bai Muyang felt that he looked familiar, but couldn't remember who he was.
"Sir, that's the third young master of the Zhang family." The shopkeeper came up to him and said, seeing him looking at the man's back with a puzzled look on his face.
The third son of the Zhang family?
The Bai family and the Zhang family have a long history.
Thirty years ago, the Zhang family and the Guo family were the two richest families in Beijing.
Later, the only daughter of the Guo family married into the Bai family. The Bai family's business quickly surpassed that of the Zhang family and became the richest businessman in the capital.
Later, Bai Muyang got into trouble, and Bai Xuyang and his mother gradually took control of the Bai family, and the Bai family's business gradually became inferior to that of the Zhang family.
Nowadays, the Bai family is expanding rapidly under Bai Muyang's leadership, and the Zhang family has been left far behind.
Bai Muyang has business dealings with Mr. Zhang, who is an old fox and a smiling tiger.
No wonder Bai Muyang felt familiar with him. The third son of the Zhang family looked very much like Master Zhang.
The third son of the Zhang family came to Zhiyun Tower to buy clothes?
"Master, the third young master of the Zhang family is here to see Miss Tan." As if guessing what Bai Muyang was thinking, the shopkeeper said again.
Bai Muyang's eyes fixed.
"Don't worry, sir. Miss Tan hasn't met the third young master of the Zhang family yet." The shopkeeper said, suddenly becoming servile, "Even if Miss Tan agrees, I will keep an eye on him and will not let him meet Miss Tan alone." After saying that, he looked at Bai Muyang eagerly, with an expression of 'Didn't I do a great job?'
Bai Muyang laughed a little.
"Is there anyone else looking for Tan Niang?" Bai Muyang couldn't help but ask.
"Ms. Tan often stays in the building and rarely comes out. When she does, she wears a veil. Therefore, the only young man who has shown interest in her is Young Master Zhang San. However, Miss Tan's embroidery skills are superb, and many women have taken a fancy to her and wanted to marry her to their sons or brothers," said the shopkeeper. "Some even brought portraits of their own sons. But, Master Bai, don't worry, Miss Tan has rejected them all."
"You know Miss Tan's personality, she's cold, but ~ she's different to just one person ~" As she said that, she winked at Bai Muyang.
Bai Muyang: "..."
He felt that his shopkeeper's facial features were the most flexible he had ever seen.
Bai Muyang nodded thoughtfully, then went upstairs.
Tan Niang was sitting in the room, having changed into a new set of clothes. Suddenly, she heard a knock on the door and became nervous.
If the people who can go upstairs directly are the shop assistants and the shopkeeper, they will definitely speak up.
The only person who remained silent could be one person...
Tan Niang took a deep breath, stood up and opened the door.
The person standing outside the door was indeed the person she had been thinking about.
The man was as gentle, elegant and refined as ever, with a smile on his lips and his eyes were particularly gentle when he looked at people.
"Brother Bai, come in." Tan Niang said softly.
Tan Niang's face was still covered with a veil, and there was no obvious trace of the birthmark on the exposed skin.
Tangli knew a very good doctor. Tanniang asked the doctor to prescribe some medicine for external application, and the birthmark gradually faded.
However, Tan Niang is still used to wearing a veil.
Bai Muyang walked in and sat down.
"When did you come back?" Tan Niang asked.
"I arrived last night." Bai Muyang said, "I went to the Marquis' Mansion this morning and visited my sister."
I came back last night and went to the Marquis' Mansion early this morning. It can be seen that in Brother Bai's heart, my sister is the most important person.
Tan Niang is actually quite envious of Tang Li.
But I am not jealous, because Tangli is very good and deserves it.
Tan Niang handed him the new clothes she had made for him.
"Brother Bai, we haven't seen each other for almost a year." Tan Niang said, her eyes sliding across Bai Muyang's face.
"Yes, it's been almost a year. I went to Da Qi." Bai Muyang said.
"Da Qi!" Tan Niang's eyes lit up.
There is a city called Jinzhou in Da Qi, which is rich in silk and other fabrics. These embroiderers yearn for it.
"Brother Bai, have you been to Jinzhou? Are the cloths in Jinzhou as thin as the legend says?" Tan Niang asked curiously.
"You can see for yourself." Bai Muyang said.
See for yourself?
Tan Niang didn't understand what he meant.
Just then, there was another knock on the door. A servant came in carrying two boxes, put them on the ground, and then left.
Tan Niang looked at the two boxes, with some vague guesses in her mind.
"Open it and take a look." Bai Muyang said.
Tan Niang walked over and opened the box, and inside the box, there was indeed cloth!
Tan Niang reached out and touched it, and it was a good fabric!
Tan Niang was the most famous embroiderer in the capital. Many dignitaries asked her to make clothes, and many of them provided the cloth themselves.
Those fabrics were all very fine and valuable, so Tan Niang had a lot of experience.
But the cloth in this box is the best of the best!
In the other box, there was only a piece of cloth, but it was as thin as a cicada's wing. That piece of cloth might be worth more than the other full box!
Tan Niang touched it and couldn't let it go.
She looked at Bai Muyang: "Brother Bai, who are you going to make clothes for with these fabrics?"
She felt happy just to have such fine cloth made into clothes through her hands!
"These cloths are for you. You can do whatever you want with them." Bai Muyang said with a smile.
Tan Niang's eyes widened in surprise.
These cloths are all for her? !
At the same time, joy and anticipation surged in her heart.
Brother Bai gave her such a valuable gift, could it be that...
"Brother Bai, these... are very valuable..." Tan Niang was a little flattered.
"Do you like it?" Bai Muyang smiled gently.
"I like it." Tan Niang said.
"It's worth it if you like it." Bai Muyang said.
Tan Niang immediately smiled. Seeing Bai Muyang looking at her intently, she felt that he had something to say and was a little expectant.
Unexpectedly, Bai Muyang changed the subject and turned to other matters.
"Where are we spending New Year's Eve today?" Bai Muyang asked.
Tan Niang felt a little lost.
"I want to go back to the Xie Mansion to celebrate the New Year." Tan Niang said.
Bai Muyang knew the relationship between Tan Niang and the Xie family, and he also knew that there was a grudge between Tan Niang and Mr. Xie.
They were originally father and daughter, but Mr. Xie was busy with official duties and neglected them. When Tan Niang's mother was seriously ill, Mr. Xie was not around. Therefore, Tan Niang resented Mr. Xie and refused to forgive him.
Last year's New Year's Eve, Tan Niang did not return to Xie's house.
But this year he decided to go back. It seems that the relationship between Tan Niang and Mr. Xie has eased this year.
"Shall I take you to Xie's house?" Bai Muyang said.
"No need, the Xie family's carriage should be waiting outside." Tan Niang said.
Bai Muyang nodded: "Then let's go back early."
Tan Niang and Bai Muyang went downstairs together.
Sure enough, there was a carriage parked outside the door, and a man was standing outside the carriage, looking into Zhiyun Tower with anticipation on his face. It was Master Xie.
When Mr. Xie saw Tan Niang, his face was filled with joy and he walked over quickly.
"Atan!"
Mr. Xie would come to pick up Tan Niang every New Year’s Eve, but last year, he didn’t even see her.
Now that she is willing to come down to see me, I am very happy.
"Would you like to go back with Dad to celebrate the New Year?" Mr. Xie asked cautiously and expectantly.
He couldn't help but have new expectations, even though he knew the possibility was very small, but what if?
Tan Niang looked at Mr. Xie steadily. He had white hair on his temples.
Tan Niang nodded: "Okay."
Mr. Xie was unable to react for a moment, and when he finally did, he was overwhelmed by the huge surprise.
He couldn't help but grab Bai Muyang's hand and said happily: "A Tan agreed to go home with me!"
Bai Muyang smiled: "Congratulations, Mr. Xie, the family is reunited."
"Atan, let's go home."
Tan Niang followed Mr. Xie and walked towards the carriage.
Bai Muyang looked at their backs, his mind wandering, not knowing what he was thinking.
Suddenly, Tan Niang stopped and turned to look at Bai Muyang.
A gentle smile soon appeared on Bai Muyang's face.
Tan Niang walked towards Bai Muyang, stood in front of him, and looked up at him.
"Brother Bai, do you have anything else to say to me?"
Tan Niang vaguely felt that Brother Bai was interested in her, so she plucked up the courage to ask him.
Bai Muyang smiled gently: "Happy New Year."
Tan Niang lowered her eyes, hiding her lost mood: "Happy New Year."
Tan Niang turned around and walked towards the carriage and got on.
Bai Muyang watched the carriage go away, and the smile in his eyes faded.
He knew what Tan Niang was expecting, and he himself was indeed attracted to her.
However, he was not a good match for Tan Niang.
Tan Niang is a good person. Her husband should protect her, accompany her and pamper her.
I shouldn't be like this, traveling all over the country for business and returning home only a handful of times throughout the year.
The emotional tragedy of Tan Niang's parents was because Mr. Xie was busy with official duties and neglected them. He did not want Tan Niang to repeat her mother's old path.
He couldn't be a good husband, so he couldn't give Tan Niang any hope.
However, he still felt a little empty inside.
Just then, a horse galloped past him quickly, raising a gust of wind, and his white robe fluttered in the wind.
After a while, the horse came back and slowly circled Bai Muyang.
"Old Bai, why are you alone?" Huo Ju looked around. "Where's Miss Tan?"
"Going home for the New Year."
"You weren't invited?" Huo Ju raised his eyebrows.
"Why did you invite me?" Bai Muyang asked back.
"Tsk tsk, pitiful, all alone."
Although he said pitiful, Bai Muyang could hear the happiness in his tone. Bai Muyang almost laughed out of anger. This was truly his 'good' brother.
"Mrs. Tan doesn't want you, but I do." Huo Ju extended his hand towards him, "Let's go to my house to celebrate the New Year."
Bai Muyang stared at his hand for a while, then grabbed his hand, stepped on the stirrup, and got on the horse.
The two of them rode together and headed towards the Duke's Mansion.
"Let's have New Year's Eve dinner at my house first, and then we'll go to Tangtang's house! Are the red envelopes ready? Tangtang gave us two little nephews this year, so we have to give six red envelopes, and we can't give less."
Huo Ju's chattering dispelled some of Bai Muyang's disappointment.
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