Chapter 1063 Second Senior Brother
Xie Zheng couldn't explain himself clearly; perhaps he had misunderstood.
"No, no, I misunderstood. You're not easily angered, you're just quick-witted," Xie Zheng tried to explain. "It was my fault, you were right to hit me."
"Hahaha, Lord Xie, I never expected you to be like this," Lord Zhao laughed so hard he almost fell over. "I heard that in the imperial court, your back is as straight as meteorite iron, how come you admit your mistakes so quickly in front of your junior brother?"
“We’re on the same side, so of course we should admit our mistakes promptly,” Xie Zheng said seriously. “We can’t let her misunderstand.”
"If you had been even a fraction as sensible as you are now during those years when you were repeatedly demoted, you would probably be a high-ranking official second only to the emperor by now."
“No,” Xie Zheng said seriously. “I won’t flatter or say nice things. I’m lucky to be alive. If I don’t resign, I’m worried that my whole family will be implicated. Those years at the border were a way to redeem myself.”
Lord Zhao neither agreed nor disagreed.
"Let's go, let's go to Baiyun Temple, someone there wants to see you." Seeing Lord Zhao looking at Song Chunxue, he asked, "Are you going?"
"Hmm?" The question indicated that it wasn't convenient for her to go. "I'm going to visit the children at my eldest brother's house."
“It’s better if you don’t go. You’ll probably find it annoying with all that chatter from a bunch of men.” Lord Zhao stood up. “Let’s go, don’t delay.”
*
When Song Chunxue arrived at her senior brother's house, she found that her stubborn donkey was also there.
Seeing her approach, the stubborn donkey quickened its pace and ran towards her, almost knocking her to the ground with its head.
"Slow down..." Song Chunxue held its head with both hands, "You're an ox, not a horse, why are you so reckless?"
"Knock knock knock~"
The horse pawed at the ground in dissatisfaction, then bent its four paws and rolled around on the ground.
“Master, this horse is waiting for you. It’s said to have run away from Lord Xie’s house. I met Lord Xie’s servants on the road and that’s how I found out about it.” Changfeng stood in front of Song Chunxue. “I think this horse is extraordinary. This morning, Han Mo came to see it and it snorted at him several times. It wouldn’t even let him touch it.”
Song Chunxue raised her hand and stroked the horse's head. "It is indeed different. Otherwise, why would they have taken a liking to an ordinary horse? They know so many people with profound knowledge."
She looked around. "Is Master Han also here?"
"He should be there. When our two senior uncles went out earlier, Master Han didn't want to go. He's probably in his study, teaching Han Mo something." Changfeng lowered his voice. "Changyun is refining pills. Master, should we go and take a look?"
"I won't disturb them anymore," Song Chunxue said, sitting on a wooden chair and watching Wuji and Tudan'er sparring. "I'm going to someone's wedding tomorrow, and I don't know what gift to bring."
Changfeng crossed his arms and watched the two fighting fiercely. "Wuji is in the capital. Asking him is definitely the right thing to do."
Why didn't you ask me?
At that moment, Fangyue appeared behind them.
"Senior sister, I thought you weren't here." Song Chunxue pulled her arm. "Come on, let's have a good talk about tomorrow's plans."
Changfeng, leading his horse, remembered something, but before he could say anything, he saw them walk away.
Never mind, we can talk about it tonight.
“This is what I prepared for you. Don’t be shy tomorrow.” She leaned close to Song Chunxue’s ear and said, “Your senior brother is very concerned about his image and he’s very particular about things. If you embarrass him, he’ll definitely feel guilty. So, he paid for all of this for me to prepare for you.”
Song Chunxue was puzzled, "Bai Caiwei's identity isn't that impressive, is it? Didn't you say her husband is a member of the martial arts world? There shouldn't be anyone else like him."
"I can't explain it clearly in a short time. You'll understand when you see the scene tomorrow." Fangyue took off her outer garment. "Reach out and try it on to see if it fits. We can also have the embroiderer alter it."
Looking at the slightly ornate clothes in her hand, Song Chunxue pulled her arms back and took two steps back.
"Senior sister, isn't this color a bit too delicate? Celadon Mist is usually chosen by young women, and specifically by those stunningly beautiful, aloof beauties. I..."
The fact that she looked so good made her feel pressured.
"Junior sister, have you forgotten that you took the youth-preserving pill? You look very young now. Didn't your disciples tell you?"
Song Chunxue figured that none of her apprentices had probably noticed.
It was noticeable on the first day, but in the last two days even she herself has overlooked it and hasn't taken a close look at whether the fine lines on her face are still there.
"Besides, you are of medium height, neither tall nor short, slender and upright, this outfit suits you perfectly." Fangyue tried her best to persuade her, "Originally, it was the color I had chosen, but my senior brother insisted that it suited you and gave me another one."
"Let's see what Senior Sister wears first. You change into it and let me see." Song Chunxue suddenly felt a little scared that she was dressed so formally and had to meet so many strangers.
She had no desire to join in the commotion.
Fangyue smiled and said, "Mine is Scarlet Cherry Blossom Snow. It's a fabric and color that I can't afford myself. Only someone as prominent as Senior Brother in Jincheng can get this kind of fabric. It shows how good he is to us two junior sisters."
"Oh, by the way, one of your other senior brothers might also appear tomorrow. He has some connection with Bai Caiwei." As she spoke, Fangyue draped a stunning dress over herself. "Does it look good?"
"It looks great." Song Chunxue stared at it, "Such a bright color suits you perfectly, Senior Sister. If you're going to wear this tomorrow, I'd dare to wear mine too."
"What's there to be afraid of wearing? All those noble ladies and young misses in the capital are vying for attention and showing off their beauty. Our outfit is definitely not flashy, it's just above average. Don't feel pressured."
Song Chunxue then nodded.
That evening, my senior and his group did not return.
She said she would be back tomorrow morning, and Fangyue told her to take a bath and rest early.
She soaked in her senior brother's bathtub for an hour.
The fragrance of various flower oils refreshed her mind and made her very happy.
The next morning, Fangyue came to knock on her door with several maids.
"You're awake? Perfect timing. Let's grab something to eat and get ready so we can head out around 7 AM." Fangyue pressed Song Chunxue into a chair. "Your makeup can't be too casual today, so please bear with it."
"Hmm, what are you enduring?" Before Song Chunxue could hear the answer, she felt something fragrant being patted on her head. "Don't make it too formal, or I'll look stiff."
"Don't worry, it won't happen. You have to trust my judgment."
An hour later, they arrived at a brand new, spacious courtyard.
After presenting their gifts, they were led behind a curtain to the area where the distinguished guests were seated.
Song Chunxue immediately spotted the hairy Master Huineng and the man with extraordinary bone structure beside him.
"Senior brother, you've arrived quite early." Fangyue led Song Chunxue forward. "This is your second senior brother, Changhe. Senior brother, this is your junior sister, Song Chunxue."
"Greetings, Second Senior Brother." Song Chunxue bowed in greeting.
“Unexpected, yet reasonable,” Changhe lifted her wrist with his fan, then turned to look at the man beside him. “It’s said that you two were once husband and wife?”
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