Only after Yu Tang followed Ah Ming into the pavilion did she begin to understand why Pei Yan wanted to meet her here.

The octagonal pavilion has high eaves, a gray roof and red pillars. It is built in a valley, with the mountain on one side and the lake on three sides. The wind cannot reach into the pavilion, but the maple leaves on the mountain outside the pavilion are as red as fire, and the lake under the pavilion is as clear as a mirror. Sitting on the imperial concubine couch in the pavilion, you can take in the scenery of the lake and mountains, which makes you feel refreshed and comfortable.

You really know how to enjoy yourself!

Yu Tang complained in her heart, looking at the bright yellow autumn pears, purple grapes, and red apples placed on the crystal plate on the tea table at hand, wondering when Pei Yan would come and whether she would have the chance to finish a pear... Pei Yan appeared in the pavilion.

"Have you met my mother?" He walked in with a frown on his face, without even saying hello, and asked in a somewhat impatient voice, then he sat down on the Zen chair opposite the imperial concubine's couch without any courtesy.

Are they that familiar?

Although he had lived two lives as a human being, Yu Tang was much braver than his previous self, but he had only been close to his father and brother. Although Pei Yan looked casual, women's natural vigilance towards men made Yu Tang sit up straight immediately, staring at Pei Yan, feeling very uneasy.

If he took off his shoes and socks and sat cross-legged on a meditation chair, would she pretend not to see it or would she reprimand him?

But she soon felt relieved.

Although one should sit cross-legged on a Zen chair, Pei Yan obviously had no intention of doing so. He sat upright on the Zen chair as if he were sitting on a throne. He also refused the fruits that Ah Ming brought over and instead told Ah Ming, "Make me a cup of strong tea."

Is this tiring?

Yu Tang couldn't help but look at him carefully.

Only then did I notice that there were bloodshot in his eyes.

Yu Tang couldn't help but feel a little worried, and said, "If you have anything to say, just ask Ah Ming to tell me."

It is not necessary to meet her in person.

He helped her a lot, and she regarded him as a benefactor. If he needed her for anything, she was willing to help.

Pei Yan shook his head and said, "I've been checking the accounts these days, and it's all a mess." At this point, his tone paused.

Maybe I feel that telling her these things is inappropriate.

Yu Tang thought in his heart.

Pei Yan changed the subject very quickly, saying, "I've been very busy lately, and my mother... has been in a bad mood. I don't know how to make her happy, but when I think about how my cousin used to stay here before she got married, and she accompanied my mother to buy things, and sometimes they even stayed in temples in the mountains together, I thought of Miss Yu. I'd like you to come over more often during this period..." He pursed his lips, looking a little serious, but also revealing a bit of distress, "Just do me a favor and make my mother happy. I also know that Miss Yu is very busy, if there is anything you need my help with, just let me know. Just think of it as us exchanging responsibilities."

Is there such a saying?

Yu Tang's eyes widened.

She was very curious about who Pei Yan's cousin who had gotten married was. She felt jealous just thinking about the way she accompanied Old An in shopping and having fun.

However, since she is the cousin of the Pei family, her family background must be very prominent. She might spend her days shopping and playing, which is different from her.

However, she also realized that Pei Yan probably wanted to be filial to his mother, but he had neither the time nor the means to accompany her, so he came up with this idea.

There was no need to exchange responsibilities. She was still very happy to be able to help Pei Yan. Besides, Pei Yan had helped their family too many times. No matter whether she was busy or not, she would find time to come. After Old An slowly came out of the pain of losing his spouse, he would probably not need her to accompany him for a long time.

"Don't say that, Third Elder." Yu Tang said sincerely, "I'm just eating and drinking at home, it's nothing serious. As for Old Lady An, as long as she needs me, I will definitely do my best to help her."

Pei Yan snorted and said, "Did you understand the books I lent you?"

Yu Tang's face was burning, and his voice became a little lower: "No, no, I haven't finished reading it yet."

She didn't finish reading it because she couldn't understand it and it was very difficult to read. Although she called Wang Si over several times and he taught her some basic farming knowledge, autumn was coming and she didn't know whether those sea buckthorn trees could survive the winter smoothly. Wang Si needed to focus more on those saplings. She couldn't call Wang Si to the city every other day.

Pei Yan gave her an apple.

Yu Tang took the apple in confusion.

Pei Yan raised his eyebrows and said, "Tsk, tsk!"

Yu Tang took a bite of the apple in confusion.

Then he looked down at the red fruit in his hand with confusion.

Then, she heard Pei Yan's sneer: "It's OK. I don't know what tea tastes like, but at least I can taste what fruit tastes like."

Isn't this humiliating?

Yu Tang glared at him.

Pei Yan disagreed and said, "This is sand apple. We grow it on our farm."

Shaguo knows it.

But they are all small.

When did it grow as big as an apple?

Yu Tang looked at Pei Yan.

Could it be a new variety they have grown?

Pei Yan nodded with satisfaction and said, "Not bad. This is a new variety grown in our family. It is as big as an apple, but produces more fruits than an apple, ripens faster, is cheaper, and is available earlier."

The Pei family must have a master who knows how to grow fruit trees.

Yu Tang's eyes were so red that they seemed to bleed.

Pei Yan leaned towards her and whispered, "Do you want to switch responsibilities? Hmm!"

Yu Tang was shocked.

Is this what Pei Yan's voice sounds like when he lowers his voice?

It was mellow, private and charming, like the pleasant sound of a huqin, but also like a feather, gently brushing across her chest, making her heart beat like a drum, with a deafening sound, and she could no longer hear any other sounds around her.

When she came to her senses, she heard Pei Yan's voice with a hint of joy in her ears: "Then it's settled. I'll let Hu Xing take people to help you look after the forest. Not only will your sea buckthorn trees survive the winter, but I'll also help you plant a few sand apple trees and open your candied fruit shop. When you have nothing to do, come to our house more often. You don't have to just accompany my mother to make silk flowers and clothes. If you have anything delicious or fun, just bring it into the house. My mother likes to observe anything she hasn't seen before, so just remember this."

"Ah!" Yu Tang stared at Pei Yan blankly.

When did she promise him?!

Pei Yan had already stood up happily and said, "After such a mess these past few days, finally something went well! I'm still busy over there, so I'll leave first. If you have nothing to do, just eat some fruit here and take a rest. When you go back, tell Ah Ming and he will help you arrange a sedan chair."

"No!" Yu Tang stood up hurriedly and said in panic, "When did I promise you?"

Pei Yan said unhappily: "Weren't you nodding all the time just now? What? Doesn't nodding count?"

Did she nod?

How come she has no impression at all?

Yu Tang's expression was a little dull.

Pei Yan said without further ado: "How can a man go back on his word?! This matter is settled. I'm going back to the accounting office. Ah Ming, you wait here." After saying that, he strode out of the pavilion without caring about Yu Tang's expression.

Yu Tang was dumbfounded, speechless as he watched Pei Yan's back quickly disappear into the quiet path.

Pei Yan, who had walked out of the pavilion's sight, couldn't help himself and raised the corners of his mouth.

He used to think that Miss Yu was quick-witted and adaptable, a very clever person who was also good at judging the situation. However, he did not expect that after he had her in his circle, she would become a little silly and would nod to whatever he said.

Miss Yu like this... is quite cute.

It can be seen that everyone has different faces, and Miss Yu is not always so strong.

Pei Yan returned to the account office with satisfaction, called Hu Xing over, and told him: "Take Master Ding with you to help Miss Yu figure out her forest, so that she won't always get anything in return."

Hu Xing responded respectfully. But when he left the accounting office, he felt a pain in his cheek.

It's not like he hasn't visited the forest before, so how can he understand it? "Don't always have no harvest", but even if you plant well, how much harvest can you get? Since you care so much about whether the forest has any income, why not just take the harvest from a shop and give it to the Yu family!

Thinking of this, Hu Xing felt something in his heart and touched his chin.

Could this be what Third Elder meant?

Otherwise, how could a man like him, the third chief steward of Pei Mansion, be allowed to watch over such a small forest?

He thought of how Miss Yu came into the mansion a few days ago and won the favor of Old Lady An.

Third Master, are you interested in Miss Yu?

As soon as the thought came to his mind, Hu Xing could no longer stand.

If this is true, given the prominence of the Pei family and the status of the third elder, Miss Yu definitely cannot be the legal wife.

But if it is a concubine, he can curry favor with her now, but when the third master's wife comes into the house, won't he be embarrassed?

So, what should he do?

For a moment, Manager Hu, who was always very clever, was caught in a dilemma.

Yu Tang is a home-loving person. With nothing else to do, how could she have the mood to stay in Pei's house alone to enjoy the beautiful scenery and eat some fruits and snacks?

Pei Yan walked out of the pavilion as soon as he stepped out, and she returned home the next moment.

Chen had been waiting anxiously at home.

When Yu Tang got home, she pulled him into the inner room and asked, "How is it? Does Old An still like her? Did she ask you to come to her house again?"

"I like it very much." Yu Tang smiled as she changed her clothes and told her mother about the process of going to Pei's house to see Old An. However, when she talked about Pei Yan, she only briefly explained the purpose of Pei Yan asking her to meet Old An.

Chen was very pleased after hearing this and said, "Everyone says that the second master is filial, and I think the third master is also very filial. Otherwise, you wouldn't be allowed to go to the mansion so often to accompany Old Lady An. The Pei family has been very kind to our family, and we can't help them with other things. Since Old Lady An thinks highly of you, you should listen to the third master and go to the Pei mansion often. It will be fine when the old lady is out of mourning and the third master gets married."

Pei Yan got married, so the one who enjoyed his childhood was naturally Pei Yan's wife.

Yu Tang can then retire after completing his mission.

Yu Tang nodded repeatedly, but in her heart she couldn't help wondering what kind of wife Pei Yan would marry? A gentle, amiable woman or a smart, capable, and wise woman... Whether it was the former or the latter, she couldn't imagine what it would be like when someone stood next to Pei Yan.

Unfortunately, in her previous life, she didn't know whether Pei Yan was married or not. If she had known in advance, she might have been able to quietly go and see what kind of person Pei Yan's wife was.