Tang Yi's face immediately darkened. "Jiang Liu, as the matriarch of the household, how can you keep making a scene about divorce!"
This wasn't the first time Jiang Liu had said this, but Tang Yi stubbornly refused to divorce her.
"Lord Tang, please spare me."
Tang Yi didn't discuss this topic with Jiang Liu at all. He grabbed Jiang Liu's hand, preparing to forcibly take her away, "You have to come home with me today no matter what!"
As Tang Yi spoke, he increased the pressure in his hand.
Jiang Liu refused to listen, and Cui Zhu came over to stop her. Tang Yi got angry and pushed Cui Zhu hard, causing her to fall into the mud.
"Tang Yi, you've gone too far!"
Jiang Liu tried to help Cui Zhu up, but Tang Yi picked her up and strode out of the shop.
At this moment, Jiang Liu disliked Tang Yi even more. "Tang Yi, how are you any different from a mountain bandit!"
"Miss...Miss..." Cuizhu was both anxious and angry. Her mistress was already pitiful enough, how could Lord Tang be so rude to her!
She chased after him for a few steps, then slipped and fell again. She got up, bursting into tears, and stumbled after him.
Tang Yi held Jiang Liu in his arms and strode forward, refusing to let go no matter how much Jiang Liu struggled to break free.
He had tolerated Jiang Liu for many days and would not allow her to continue her nonsense.
Jiang Liu couldn't break free, and at this moment, she felt even more distressed than when she learned that the clothes and fabrics were soaked in water.
She knew that if she returned to the Tang residence this time, it would be even more difficult for her to get out again.
Tang Yi will definitely surround her courtyard completely.
Overwhelmed with grief and anger, she desperately tried to find a way to save herself. Looking around in a panic, she saw a figure slowly approaching her in the distance.
She was delighted, yet shook her head, conflicted inside.
The sound of the rain was so loud that it blocked out all other sounds.
Tang Yi was walking quickly when he suddenly felt someone following him. Just as he was about to turn around, he felt a sharp pain in the back of his neck and was knocked unconscious by a sudden chop to the neck.
"Who..." Tang Yi had barely uttered a word when he collapsed to the ground.
As Tang Yi fell to the ground, Jiang Liu felt a lightness in her body and was immediately caught by Qiu Dafu.
"Madam, do not be afraid."
As the autumn wind blew by, Jiang Liu suddenly shivered and involuntarily shrank back.
Qiu Dafu hugged her tightly and turned to walk towards the clothing store.
Jiang Liu's face flushed red with embarrassment.
She glanced around and said, "Qiu Dafu, put me down."
Perhaps the rain was too loud, or perhaps Jiang Liu's voice was too soft, Qiu Dafu seemed not to hear her, holding the woman in his arms tightly.
After a long while, he realized what was happening. When he looked again, Cui Zhu, who had chased after him, saw his actions and froze on the spot like a statue.
Qiu Dafu quickly put Jiang Liu down. "Sorry."
Jiang Liu gave him a stiff smile and dashed into the clothing store.
Qiu Dafu looked up and saw two constables coming to find Tang Yi. Fearing they would cause trouble, he hid in the shadows.
Seeing that the two officials did not come to Jiang Liu's clothing shop, but instead took Tang Yi to the Tang residence, he silently breathed a sigh of relief.
Jiang Liu, back at the shop, was still furious when she thought of Tang Yi's outrageous act.
As soon as she turned around, she saw Qiu Dafu standing in front of her. She took a step back and asked, "You...you didn't leave?"
"I'm leaving now."
As Qiu Dafu was about to leave after speaking, Jiang Liu tugged at his sleeve, saying, "Look at you, all soaking wet. Change your clothes first."
She seemed to have completely forgotten what had just happened.
After saying that, she instructed Cuizhu, "Cuizhu, heat up the food."
"Yes." Cui Zhu stuck out her tongue; she hadn't had time to change out of her dirty clothes yet.
Jiang Liu personally picked out a light blue outfit for Qiu Dafu on the first floor, saying, "Take it and change."
Then, glancing at his dripping hair, she handed him a handkerchief.
Qiu Dafu took the clothes and towel with a wooden expression. Cuizhu led him to a room and kindly closed the door.
When Qiu Dafu came out again, Jiang Liu looked at the completely transformed Qiu Dafu and nodded. "Indeed, clothes make the man."
The light blue dress was embroidered with blue clouds, and the tight sleeves were inlaid with silver cloud patterns. A brocade belt with auspicious clouds was tied around the waist.
Seeing that Qiu Dafu was standing still, Jiang Liu thought to herself, "Stupid."
"You haven't eaten yet, have you? Come and have some food."
After Jiang Liu said that, Qiu Dafu realized that he was already hungry.
He followed Jiang Liu to the kitchen.
The two faced each other and dined together for the second time.
"Qiu Dafu, where did you go back then? How come you just disappeared all of a sudden?"
"Madam, the leak in the clothing shop is no accident. The crack in the roof appears to have been made with a sharp blade," Qiu Dafu replied, seemingly ignoring the question.
"Tang Yi, it must have been him!" Jiang Liu was so angry that her breathing became rapid.
When Qiu Yan returned from Jiang Liu's place, Old Master Mu was already asleep on Qiu Xu's bed.
The rain continued to fall, and it hadn't stopped by evening.
In the evening, Zhu Juan carried Gu Xiaoran, and Qiu Ling'er, each carrying an oil-paper umbrella, returned to the courtyard.
Upon seeing Qiu Yan, Gu Xiaoran immediately broke free from Zhu Juan's embrace and ran towards her.
Qiu Yan picked up Gu Xiaoran and then looked at the three of them, saying, "It's raining, why aren't you staying at the wonton shop?"
Qiu Ling'er: "Sister, it's Xiao Ran. He slept all afternoon, and when he woke up, he kept asking to see you."
Gu Xiaoran had been holding back tears for a while. He pouted, sobbed a few times, and then big tears rolled down his cheeks as he hugged Qiu Yan's neck.
"Xiao Ran, do you miss your father?"
Gu Xiaoran sniffed and remained silent.
Qiu Yan didn't know what the child was upset about. "Did you dream about your mother?"
Gu Xiaoran wiped away her tears, "Xiaoran has a mother."
Qiu Yan patted Gu Xiaoran on the back, "Yes, Xiaoran has a mother."
After she said that, Gu Xiaoran finally calmed down.
Qiu Ling'er learned that Elder Mu was also at her house. Upon seeing that Elder Mu had woken up, she hurried into her brother's room.
Knowing that he had a stomach ache, she remembered what her brother had said about her sister gently massaging Grandpa Mu's abdomen last time, so she quickly stepped forward and said, "Grandpa Mu, don't be afraid if your stomach hurts, a little massage will make it go away."
Because she is neighbors with Elder Mu, Qiu Ling'er has become quite familiar with him recently.
After she finished speaking, she began to rub Old Master Mu's abdomen with her small hands.
Old Master Mu was in even more pain from the little girl's actions. "Ling'er, stop! Grandpa Mu is no longer in pain."
Qiu Ling'er was half-believing and half-doubting, and then glanced at Old Master Mu's pale face. "Grandpa Mu, don't be so polite with me."
After she finished speaking, she slowed down her strength, and Old Master Mu actually felt a little more comfortable.
Seeing that Elder Mu's expression had softened, Qiu Ling'er turned around and brought out a box of wontons from outside.
"Grandpa Mu, my sister said that you shouldn't eat meat wontons. This box of wontons is vegetarian, and I made them myself. Please try them."
Old Master Mu chuckled and patted Qiu Ling'er's head. "Ling'er, you can eat by yourself. You don't need to think about me all the time."
"This is something Ling'er brought especially for you." Qiu Ling'er tidied her hair, which had been ruffled by Old Master Mu, and continued, "Grandpa Mu, can I ask you for a favor?"
Old Master Mu immediately sat up, and glanced at Qiu Ling'er again.
"What is it?" He's an old man, what could this girl possibly need him for?
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