Taking this opportunity, Chen Yuancheng said, "If you like, I'll give you a few bolts of fine fabric to keep for yourself or your family to make clothes."
Luo Sheng spoke first: "There's no need to trouble Young Master Chen. I can get whatever Yun Ying wants for her."
Chen Yuancheng smiled slightly: "It's best that General Luo has this intention. However, the general may be busy with military affairs and keep an eye on the situation in the capital and on the border, unlike someone like me who has free time and can keep abreast of Yunying's preferences and needs."
Luo Sheng felt a sense of foreboding. Here it comes again; he's starting to subtly sow discord between himself and Yun Ying once more.
Before he could think of a retort, Xiao Yunying closed the brocade box and said, "Really, there's no need. If I want to buy silk, I can just go to Jinxiu Pavilion. If you really want to give me something... then see if there are any ingredients that can't be bought here and send them to me. My family members are all gluttons, including me, and we also prefer fresh and rare foods."
Chen Yuancheng glanced at Luo Sheng's darkened face out of the corner of his eye: "This is easy to handle, I'll keep an eye on things for you."
Xiao Yunying reminded him, "By the way, I'm not interested in wild game like bear paws."
Chen Yuancheng smiled and said, "I know your preferences, I won't forget them."
Seeing the two chatting and laughing, Luo Sheng felt uncomfortable, even though he knew they wouldn't have feelings for each other beyond friendship.
Xiao Yunying packed all the clothes back into the brocade box: "I'll put these away first. You guys have some pastries. Since you're already here, have lunch before you go back."
Chen Yuanyao said bluntly, "We mainly came here to freeload a meal."
Xiao Yunying picked up several brocade boxes: "Then I'll put these away and come back to discuss what to have for lunch."
She went back to the room and placed all the brocade boxes on the kang (a heated brick bed). Following Luo Xin's instructions, she helped her change out of her brocade clothes, saving them for New Year's Day.
Just as I was dressing the little girl in her cotton-padded coat, there was a sudden knock on the door.
Xiao Yunying told Luo Xin to get dressed first, then went to open the door and saw Zheng Yunwan outside, with a shop assistant standing in the courtyard.
She could tell what had happened just by looking at Zheng Yunwan's expression: "Did they cause trouble again?"
Zheng Yunwan said, "I told the shopkeeper before that if they went there again, I would have someone notify me. I was thinking of giving them another chance. If they didn't cause any more trouble, I would let it go and let each other live peacefully from now on."
Now it seems I was just being wishful. That family, having benefited once, would never stop there.
Xiao Yunying asked worriedly, "Do you want me to go with you?"
Zheng Yunwan politely declined, saying, "There are still guests at home, and it wouldn't be appropriate for Sister Yunying to leave. I can handle it myself; I just came to let you know."
Xiao Yunying didn't insist: "Then go ahead. The weather's not good. Come back early when you're done."
"Then I'll go."
Xiao Yunying watched Zheng Yunwan and the waiter leave through the gate before hurriedly returning to the reception room.
"Luo Sheng, hurry up and get Wei Xun to follow. Yun Wan's family is causing trouble at the store again."
Luo Sheng was already fuming because of Chen Yuancheng's open and subtle provocations, but when he heard that Xiao Yunying needed his help, he raised his voice slightly and said, "Don't worry, I'll go find Wei Xun and have him follow."
As she spoke, she glanced at Chen Yuancheng.
His intention was to show off that Xiao Yunying always came to him first when she needed something, and that he was the person she trusted and could rely on the most.
Unexpectedly, Chen Yuancheng didn't even look this way, and was talking to Chen Yuanxuan with his head down.
It's infuriating, absolutely infuriating.
He knew that although Chen Yuancheng did not know martial arts, his five senses were naturally sharp.
Yun Ying and herself didn't lower their voices, so there was no way he couldn't hear them. She was just pretending not to hear and not looking in their direction.
Luo Sheng's expression froze for a moment. Because Xiao Yunying was anxious, he could only suppress his expression and leave to find Wei Xun in frustration.
When he returned, the cheerful atmosphere in the house had returned.
During the time he was away, Chen Yuanyao asked Xiao Yunying what had happened, and Xiao Yunying gave a brief explanation.
For the Chen family, there are hundreds or even thousands of ways to deal with this kind of person, so it's no big deal. After comforting Xiao Yunying, she wasn't too worried.
When Xiao Yunying saw Luo Sheng return, she poured him a cup of milk tea: "I just made it, have a cup to warm yourself up."
Luo Sheng disliked sweet things. He remembered that this drink called milk tea was very sweet, and he didn't really like it. But since his wife had brought it to him, he couldn't show that he didn't like it.
He took a sip and was surprised to find that the milk tea wasn't as sweet as the one he had at Shijinfang. He looked closely at the brown liquid in the cup and took another sip.
Seeing his expression, Xiao Yunying explained, "I know you don't like drinks that are too sweet, so I only added a little sugar. Drink slowly, there's more in the kitchen."
"good."
Luo Sheng's expression didn't change, but his heart started to flutter.
If your wife knows your preferences, it means she still cares about you.
Xiao Yunying casually moved the snacks on the table over here: "Did Wei Xun go?"
“I’m going. With Wei Xun’s lightness skill, Miss Zheng won’t find out. With him protecting her, Miss Zheng will be fine. You don’t need to worry too much.”
"That's good."
Xiao Yunying felt secretly relieved, clapped her hands and said, "Alright, now think about what dishes you want to eat for lunch. I'll go prepare the ingredients first."
Chen Yuanyao said, "We brought fresh mutton and two deer legs. How about we have hot pot and barbecue for lunch?"
Xiao Yunying smiled and said, "You must have thought about what to eat at home, since you even brought the ingredients along."
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