Chapter 469 Should I give in to her?
Back home, Song Chunxue originally planned to postpone her trip to Jincheng by one day and go the day after tomorrow.
She didn't pack much, thinking she'd take her time tomorrow.
But the second and fourth brothers couldn't wait any longer. After dinner, they washed their hair and feet and urged Song Chunxue to wash her hair and pack her bags so they could leave early the next day.
Alright, if we delay for another two days, the second son will probably get anxious and upset.
After washing her hair, Song Chunxue went to the kitchen and took out some of various kinds of whole grain flour from the cabinet.
Having gotten used to eating whole grains, she found it difficult to eat white flour every meal.
I don't know when I'll be able to return from Jincheng.
If the matter of building the Taoist temple is settled quickly, she may not be back for several months.
If the Taoist priest is to go back with that senior brother, she will probably return to cultivate in peace in less than half a month.
She found the third child.
"I went to the Hu family today. They might come knocking on our door in the next couple of days. We also need to be careful that Hu Zhanfei doesn't bully you. Are you confident you can handle it?"
Sanwa smiled and said, "Of course, I'm a shepherd boy after all, and I even have Cuju (ancient Chinese football) lessons at school. I'm not that weak. If they really bully me, I'll find someone to back me up, whether it's Mei Yang or Yao Man, or Lei Yun. I'll repay the favor later."
Song Chunxue nodded, "Good that you understand."
Sanwa looked at her still-damp hair, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.
"Mom, remember to draw a good luck charm for yourself before you go out, so I can feel at ease."
This reminded her, and she took out two sewn-up red talisman corners from her bosom. "Put the two of you under your pillows, and they will ward off evil spirits and protect you."
"Yes, I'll definitely put it away carefully." Sanwa moved his lips, but hesitated to speak.
What do you want to say?
"When you get to Jincheng, be careful not to get into conflicts with anyone. Be patient if you can. If the Taoist priest isn't around, Mother, don't be too impulsive."
"..." Hey, this brat, he's turned around and started lecturing her instead. Song Chunxue was a little annoyed. "Do I need you to say all this?"
Sanwa rubbed his nose. "Mother's been irritable lately. Don't forget to take your medicine. If you want to go to a farther place, don't forget to write to me."
"..." These words brought tears to Song Chunxue's eyes; Sanwa was the only one who knew how to care for her.
He used to never say it, but now he's very open about it. Although it can be infuriating at times, it makes her feel that it's all worth it.
"Also, if you want to buy a courtyard for your second brother and fourth brother, then go ahead and buy it. Don't overthink it. I know you blame them for being immature, but I know that when your mother has money in her pocket, you won't feel at ease if you don't spend it on yourself. So just do what you want to do. If you make a mistake, we'll correct it. If we can't correct it, then so be it. Anyway, you're clear-headed about important matters, and other things aren't a big deal."
Song Chunxue looked at him in astonishment. How come this child suddenly became so eloquent?
For a fleeting moment, she even felt that Sanwa, like her, had been reborn with memories of his past life.
He just pretended very well and didn't let her find out.
"Regarding Hu Wanqiu's matter, I acted rashly out of compassion. I will handle all the troubles that follow, so Mother doesn't need to worry."
A warm feeling washed over me, a comforting sensation.
Song Chunxue nodded. "Okay, then you should pay more attention to everything, and keep an eye on your sister's side as well. Hongying is older than you, but she can be quite confused sometimes, so don't let her treat your brother-in-law like a live-in son-in-law."
"Yes, I understand." As she spoke, Sanwa took out a pair of earrings from her bosom. They were pendants made of very lustrous white jade, a color she didn't have.
Perhaps it's because she's getting older, but she likes bright colors. Her earrings are either red or green, or bright yellow and purple. She's never bought white ones.
"You're so thoughtful," Song Chunxue said, holding the bag in her hand, her smile unconsciously rising. "It's not easy for you to still remember your mother even after you have a wife."
Sanwa smiled without saying a word.
The next morning, Song Chunxue sat in the carriage with the Taoist priest, while the second and fourth brothers sat outside driving the carriage. The second brother's face was filled with undisguised joy.
Song Chunxue couldn't help but feel a little worried. "Do you think I should accompany the second son to see Lord Xie tomorrow?"
The Taoist priest opened his eyes. "You're asking me?"
"Who else can I ask?" Song Chunxue looked around. "Gods or ghosts?"
The Taoist priest chuckled; she was quite vengeful.
"Junior Brother, what are you afraid of when you dare not see Xie Zheng?"
"..." Song Chunxue was speechless. What was she afraid of?
"Then why don't you dare to meet him? It's because he's taken a liking to you. What a glorious thing! To be honest, I think highly of you because someone as outstanding as Xie Zheng is so fond of you. But your awkward manner really makes me look down on you."
"..." These words left her speechless.
Yeah, what is she feeling guilty about?
She's not seventeen or eighteen anymore; being hesitant and secretive only makes her more annoying.
My senior brother is right.
She cupped her hands and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother. I understand now."
The Taoist priest held the string of beads in his hand and closed his eyes again.
"Senior brother, what did you talk about last night? Aren't you going back to find out?"
The Taoist priest closed his eyes tightly, counting the sandalwood beads in his hand one by one. "I won't go. I severed my ties with the past twenty years ago. The family that my senior brother mentioned was just my father's family. He's about to be buried, and people speak kindly when they're about to die. He just wants to settle things with me for the mistakes and regrets of the past."
At this point, he snorted coldly, "Of all the things in this world, if one can gain forgiveness by relying on old age and pitiful appearance, what are the suffering and the dead? Just their foils?"
I see.
This is the first time my senior has mentioned his father in all the time we've known each other.
"May I ask how old your father is this year?"
The Taoist priest opened his eyes. "Trying to calculate my age?"
Song Chunxue nodded, "I thought my senior brother was at least sixty or seventy years old. I didn't expect his father to still be alive."
"What if I, like you, had lived one lifetime, or even two or three lifetimes, without drinking the Meng Po soup, and wandered through this world again and again, relieving others' worries and suffering to atone for my sins?"
"Huh? Atonement?" she exclaimed in surprise. "Could it be that you're a deity who made a mistake and was banished to the mortal realm, or that you've wronged someone?"
The Taoist priest shook his head and chuckled, "You've read quite a few storybooks, haven't you? As you get older, you shouldn't read those about romance, secret affairs, or elopements. Lust is harmful to your health."
Lewdness?
"Is reading that kind of book considered obscene?"
"Your mind and soul are in turmoil, what do you say?" the Taoist priest advised leisurely. "Read more useful books. You've finished reading all the books I gave you."
"I wasn't completely disoriented, but I suddenly realized that the rich are different from us poor folks in that respect. It was truly an eye-opener, and I couldn't help but sigh. I wish those hypocrites with three wives and four concubines would die soon and be reborn in a better place."
"puff……"
The fourth brother couldn't help but burst out laughing.
The second brother laughed along, and the two brothers were laughing so hard they were shaking.
The fourth brother lowered his voice and said, "Second brother, Wang Qing is following behind us. Today, she offered to deliver your luggage in front of Mother. It seems she's a bold and straightforward person. Do you want to give in to her?"
"But if you give in to her, you won't even get to see a young maid, let alone a concubine. Look how ugly and fat the maids around her are."
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