Chapter 70: The quarrel at the wine shop and the first meeting with Shang Jinzhi

Xu Nian did not break his promise and really took Xu Ling and Xiao Liuzi to the restaurant the next day.

This was Xiao Liuzi's first time in a restaurant and he found it very novel. He stood at the door and started looking around.

Xu Nian did not urge them and walked slowly with the group. At this time, a charming shout was heard.

"Where did you come from, you bumpkin? You're blocking my way, why don't you get out of the way?"

Xu Nian turned around and found a group of people standing behind her, led by a girl in a goose yellow skirt. What surprised her was that she saw Shen Yan among them.

"I'm sorry, everyone. I was so lost in the sight that I blocked a few of you. Please go ahead. Sister Shen, are you feeling well?"

After Xu Nian pulled Xu Ling and Xiao Liuzi aside, he asked Shen Yan. Although that day at the Shen Mansion was not very pleasant, Xu Nian was not so mean as to ignore Shen Yan.

The leading lady turned around and said with a sneer, "Shen Yan, which poor relative of yours is this?"

When Xiu'er heard this, she angrily stood in front of Xu Nian.

"You are so rude. My lady gave way to you out of kindness, but you are still speaking ill of her."

The maid on the opposite side also stood up, not wanting to be outdone.

"You are the ones who are blocking the way. What do you mean by giving way? A good dog doesn't block the way."

Xiu'er was about to argue again, but was pulled back by Xu Nian.

Shen Yan then smiled embarrassedly, "Sister Han, you are joking. This is Xu Nian, the daughter of the county magistrate. She is not a poor relative. Sister Xu, this is Miss Han, the daughter of the prefect."

Han Xiyin looked Xu Nian up and down, feeling disdainful. She was just the daughter of a small county magistrate, yet she was so arrogant.

Shen Yan lowered his head and said nothing, not knowing what he was thinking.

Although Xu Nian didn't know why the prefect's daughter appeared in Wansheng County, she had no desire to find out. She just wanted this somewhat unruly young lady to leave as soon as possible. However, she was still a little disappointed with Shen Yan. It seemed that they could only be a nodding acquaintance in the future.

At this time, the shopkeeper also noticed the situation at the door and came over with a smile.

"We are honored to have you here. Ladies, please come in."

Han Xiyin glared at Xu Nian and his group, snorted, and walked into the store.

Xu Nian didn't want to cause any trouble as he was with his two children, so he entered the store only after the group of people left.

But she didn't know that Shen Yan raised the corner of his mouth in mockery as he looked at Xu Nian who was avoiding him.

Xu Ling and Xiao Liuzi were both dissatisfied. They felt that the young lady was too overbearing. There was a wide path for her to go, but she insisted on going their way.

However, they always listened to their eldest sister and never expressed their dissatisfaction.

Han Xiyin led a group of people into the store and ordered: "This lady wants the best private room here." As soon as she finished speaking, her eyes lit up when she looked upstairs.

"Cousin, are you really here?" Han Xinyin ran over in surprise when she saw Shang Jinzhi coming down from the second floor.

Shang Jinzhi felt a bit of a headache looking at the person coming, but Yu Guan behind him couldn't stop laughing.

"Yinyin, why are you running around all the time instead of staying with your aunt?"

"Cousin, my mother brought me to see you because she was worried about you, but you disappeared every day."

Shang Jinzhi was helpless. He would always be more tolerant towards this cousin whom his mother loved the most during her lifetime.

When the girls behind saw the young man standing on the stairs, they all bowed to him and said, "How are you, Young Master Huifeng?"

Shang Jinzhi nodded lightly without saying anything.

Xu Nian, who had just entered the store, happened to hear the greeting and looked over curiously.

The young man whose sleeve was pulled by Miss Han was wearing a moon-white gown and exuded a scholarly elegance. The most striking thing about him was his pair of peach blossom eyes that were curved without smiling, giving people a feeling of tenderness. It turned out that this was the young master Huifeng that his younger brothers liked.

Shang Jinzhi looked over as if he had sensed something, and was a little surprised to see the other party nod and then go to the lobby.

Han Xiyin followed her cousin's gaze and saw the figure, pouting in displeasure.

"Cousin, do you know the daughter of the county magistrate? She is just a country bumpkin. Just now..."

"Han Xiyin"

Han Xiyin shut up knowingly. Whenever her cousin called her by her full name, it meant she was about to be punished.

"Don't be upset, Master Huifeng. Miss Han was upset because we had a small argument at the door of the store just now and said something out of turn."

Shen Yan bowed gently and explained in a low voice.

Shang Jinzhi had something else to do and didn't have time to chat with a few little girls. He nodded and walked down the stairs with Yu Guan. Han Xinyin stomped her feet in anger when she saw that her cousin was going to leave her behind again.

At this time Shen Yan handed a wooden box to Han Xiyin.

"Ms. Han, what you prepared."

Han Xiyin's eyes lit up. How could she have forgotten about this? She took Shen Yan and chased after him.

"Cousin, wait a moment."

Shang Jinzhi was about to get on the carriage when he saw his cousin chasing after him and couldn't help frowning.

"Cousin, I made this for you. Do you like it?"

Shang Jinzhi paused and opened the wooden box as he was told. He saw an orchid lying inside and his face softened. Upon closer inspection, he found that it was woven with silk threads. He admired the ingenuity of the craftsman, but he also knew that this would not be the work of his cousin.

"Yinyin, did you really do this?"

Han Xiyin's expression froze, and he said, "Shen Yan taught me, but I really did it myself."

Shang Jinzhi looked at his cousin with red eyes, and could only put away the wooden box and get into the carriage.

Watching the carriage going away, Han Xinyin no longer had the aggrieved look she had just now. She turned to Shen Yan and said, "It seems that my cousin really likes it. Go back and weave more for me. Don't worry, I won't take your things for nothing.

Jane, give her the banknote."

After Shang Jinzhi left, there was no need for Han Xiyin to stay, so she took her maid and left in a carriage.

Shen Yan tightly grasped the banknotes in her hand and swore secretly that she would step on these people to get Shang Jinzhi, become the prince's wife, and make no one dare to bully her again. She turned around, took a serious look at the store, and turned back home.

At this time, Xu Nian, who was sitting in the lobby, was enjoying a feast with Xu Ling and Xiao Liuzi, and had long forgotten what had just happened.

"Sister, the roasted lamb chops here are so delicious. I want to eat them every day."

Xiao Liuzi's mouth was full of oil, but he still didn't forget to make requests.

“No matter how good something is, you will get tired of it if you eat it every day. Only the right combination can give our taste buds more enjoyment.”

Xiao Liuzi nodded, not quite understanding, and said reluctantly: "Then I'll eat once every three days."

Xu Nian was very glad that she had never made grilled lamb chops at home, otherwise, given Xiao Liuzi's foodie nature, she would probably have become a cook.

The few people were very satisfied with the meal, and when they left, they did not forget to bring some special dishes for Old Man Xu and Mrs. Wang.

In order to digest the food, Xu Nian led the two of them and walked slowly back, followed by Xiu'er and Chen Xiao carrying food boxes.