With the dessert shop about to open, Xiao Yunying realized that she hadn't seen the three Luo siblings for almost half a month.
Once she confirmed that the shop renovation was complete, she paid the workers on the spot, gave them some instructions, left the employees to clean up, and went to the Chen residence.
She habitually went through the back door, and this time an old man was guarding the door. She explained her purpose, and the old man, having received instructions, did not make things difficult for her and went in to inform him.
Not long after, Ling Qi strode over: "Miss Yun Ying, why are you still coming in through the back door? You are a distinguished guest and should come in through the main entrance."
Xiao Yunying handed him the cloth bag in her arms: "It's all the same wherever you go, isn't it? Here, take this. There's some fresh fruit and some food I made."
There were many people and eyes around at the main gate. She remembered Luo Sheng's words: at least on the surface, she should not be too close to the Chen family, so as not to implicate them if anything happened.
Ling Qi happily took the bag: "Thank you, young lady. Is there anything you need from our young master?"
Xiao Yunying said, "I've been quite busy lately and haven't seen Yuan Cheng and his sister much. My dessert shop will open in three days, and I'd like to invite them to join in the fun and show their support. You can be among the first customers to try it out."
Ling Qi's expression changed slightly: "I see..."
Seeing his unusual reaction, Xiao Yunying asked, "What's wrong? Did something happen to them?"
Ling Qi looked around to make sure no one was there, and whispered, "Some time ago, the Second Miss was invited to the prefectural city to attend a poetry gathering, and my young master went along because he was worried about her."
At the banquet, my young lady was harassed by a rude young man. She said a few words to him, but the man became angry and pushed her into the lotus pond.
I happened to be in the restroom at the time and wasn't with my young master. In his haste, he jumped into the lotus pond to rescue the young lady, but he himself fell ill from the lotus pollen and caught a cold, from which he hasn't fully recovered yet.
Xiao Yunying said worriedly, "It rained a lot recently, and the pool water is cold. Your young master is weak and naturally can't stand it."
As soon as the two entered Chen Yuancheng's courtyard, the door opened.
Xiao Yunying quickened her pace and walked over. Seeing Chen Yuancheng standing at the door with a pale face and only wearing an overcoat, she said, "What are you doing out here? Hurry up and go inside."
Chen Yuancheng was forcefully helped into the house and sat on the bed: "The weather is nice today, it's alright."
After saying that, he couldn't help but cough a few times.
Xiao Yunying looked at him with concern: "I hadn't seen you much lately, not even at Huiweilou. I thought you were busy with something, but it turns out you're sick."
Ling Qi put down her things, poured a glass of water, and brought it over.
Chen Yuancheng took a sip of water to moisten his throat before speaking, "It's also because this body is useless."
Xiao Yunying took the teacup and handed it to Ling Qi: "You can't think like that. It rained a few days ago and the temperature was so low. Anyone else would have caught a cold."
She smelled the lingering scent of Chinese medicine in the air and suddenly touched Chen Yuancheng's forehead with her hand.
Chen Yuancheng stood there, staring unblinkingly at Xiao Yunying.
Xiao Yunying checked the temperature: "No fever, she should be better soon."
Chen Yuancheng blinked: "Really?"
Xiao Yunying lowered her head and picked up her small purse. She hadn't brought her basket this time, so she could only use this small purse as a cover.
She took out two oil paper packets, which contained anti-inflammatory and cold medicine that she had just gotten from the supermarket.
He gave the two paper packets to Ling Qi and gave her detailed instructions on how to eat them.
Chen Yuancheng looked at her with a smile: "Why do you still carry medicine for treating colds with you?"
Xiao Yunying lied without batting an eye: "Just in case."
Ling Qi didn't understand: "Just in case? Shouldn't we bring medicine for injuries?"
Xiao Yunying pretended to be arrogant and unreasonable, raising her chin: "I just like to carry medicine for treating colds, what's it to you?"
Ling Qi quickly lowered himself and said, "It was Ling Qi who spoke out of turn. There must be a reason why you did this, Miss."
Seeing that Ling Qi was so understanding, Xiao Yunying smiled and said, "That's right, look, we're using it now."
Chen Yuancheng asked from the side, "What brings you here today?"
Xiao Yunying then remembered the important matter: "Yes, there is some, but you are sick right now, so let's get better first."
Chen Yuancheng said, "You can speak freely. I can have Ling Qi do it."
Xiao Yunying thought for a moment: "My dessert shop will open in a couple of days, and I need a lot of milk. Luo Sheng had someone buy a batch of high-milk-producing cows from the nomadic tribes in the north, but they won't arrive for another month. So I wanted to ask if you had any way to help me find someone to buy some milk during this month?"
Upon hearing Luo Sheng's name, Chen Yuancheng's smile faded slightly. After Xiao Yunying finished speaking, he said softly, "That's easy. My family owns several estates outside the city and raises a lot of cattle. I'll have Ling Qi inform them that milk will be delivered to your shop every morning."
If that's not enough, just have the people on the estate collect some.
Xiao Yunying was in a great mood after solving a problem: "Then I must thank you. I won't charge you for the milk. I've also reserved a private room with the best view for you and Yuan Yao on the third floor. You can go there to eat desserts whenever you want, it's free."
Chen Yuancheng laughed and said, "Aren't you afraid that those two gluttons, Yuan Yao and Yuan Xuan, will eat you out of house and home?"
Xiao Yunying waved her hand magnanimously: "Eat as much as you want, I'm not afraid."
Ling Qi, standing to the side with longing, asked, "Miss, what about me?"
Xiao Yunying said, "How could I forget you? Of course, it's free too."
Hearing the answer he wanted, Ling Qi visibly cheered: "Then Ling Qi thanks you very much, Miss."
Xiao Yunying said to Chen Yuancheng, "I was thinking of having you come along to celebrate the opening day, but you're sick, so don't go. Our relationship doesn't need those formalities. Getting better is the most important thing."
“Okay.” Chen Yuancheng didn’t try to be brave. He remembered something else and hesitated for a moment before saying, “Yun Ying, I received some news a couple of days ago.”
Xiao Yunying immediately realized: "It's about me?"
Chen Yuancheng's smile faded: "I heard that His Majesty intends to bestow a marriage upon you and General Luo."
He had already checked Xiao Yunying's household registration information, which showed that she was still an unmarried girl, indicating that the two of them did not register their marriage at the government office.
I thought that man would never come back, but I never expected him to.
He had been hesitant about whether to tell Xiao Yunying about this, lest he be deceived without even knowing it, but unexpectedly he received the news that the two of them had been betrothed by the Emperor.
Xiao Yunying said nonchalantly, "I know about this."
Judging from Luo Sheng's words, the imperial edict would probably arrive in a few days.
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