Chapter 746 You Ask Without Getting Beaten
Starting from the beginning of autumn, the sun rises further south, so houses facing north receive sunlight earlier.
Sunlight streamed through the windows and curtains, its hazy glow penetrating my heart.
Song Chunxue felt she had woken up too late the moment she opened her eyes.
It was bright outside, and the chirping of birds outside the window was exceptionally clear, with faint whispers also audible.
He moved his neck and found an arm supporting him. The next moment, he bent his forearm and pulled her into his arms.
Completely wrapped up, unable to move.
"Relax a little, I can't breathe."
Song Chunxue closed her eyes, thinking that last night had been too crazy. She felt weak all over and her limbs felt heavy.
She had almost never felt this way since she started practicing cultivation.
I only truly understood this feeling when I was rushing around in June, getting up early and working late to harvest wheat.
She felt a warmth on her ear, a weight on her leg, and the person beside her kissed her with a satisfied smile, affectionately nuzzling her cheek.
"Don't get up yet, sleep a little longer."
"...It's very late, if we don't get up now it will be noon."
The person behind him spoke in a low, hoarse voice, their arms tightening around him, "I don't want to get up, I'll hug you a little longer."
Sensing something, she widened her eyes instantly, realizing that she couldn't go back to sleep.
“We didn’t come alone, there are other people with us. Getting up too late will make us a laughing stock.”
Xie Zheng paused with his eyes closed, then said, "Then I can't get up early even more, I can't let that brat Liu Chunshu question me."
"Um?"
"Don't worry, I sent them away last night. They won't be back until the afternoon."
As he spoke, he flipped over and stood opposite her, looking at her face to face.
Spring snow.
Song Chunxue raised her hand to cover his face, "Don't overdo it, your injury has only just healed."
Her hand was grasped, and the next moment a warm breath rushed towards her.
The blanket was pulled over his head, and a dull, low sound sprayed against his neck.
"Spring snow is not enough..."
"Don't..." Song Chunxue gritted her teeth and pushed him away, "You're getting old, you need to be more restrained!"
"Then let's get married. If we do, we should be frugal, and you and your son will have double happiness."
Song Chunxue kicked him, her forehead throbbing. "No...it's impossible."
What do you mean by "double happiness"? He really dares to say that!
...
At noon, Song Chunxue was soaking in the bathtub, not wanting to move at all.
What a blunder! She should have looked at some relevant books.
Is this detrimental to spiritual practice?
Why is she so exhausted while everyone else is perfectly fine?
Although my mind was clear, I was not active in my limbs, and my eyelids kept getting heavy.
After lunch, she covered her face with a veil and left the inn, boarding a carriage.
Yesterday, I only took off my face mask after going up the mountain, and then I ran into an acquaintance.
So this time, she was very careful and didn't even take it off while in the carriage.
She leaned lazily on Xie Zheng's shoulder, closing her eyes to rest.
Honestly, she couldn't understand it.
Is it because I've been single for so many years? Why do I suddenly feel so weak?
This kind of thing must be reduced in the future; it feels like her cultivation is being drained!
I'm very unhappy.
Back at the Xie residence, Song Chunxue went to her room to get a packet of herbs and gave it to Liu Chunshu to brew.
Liu Chunshu was stunned for a moment, but quickly understood.
"I'll go right away."
"Hmm." She turned and went back into the house, took off her shoes, and continued lying down.
*
Jiang Ye found an opportunity to locate his second brother, Jiang Yehui.
"My second brother is getting married in a few days. Should we go to the Hu family again in the next couple of days?"
Jiang Yexun knew that they came according to the traditional customs of marriage, unlike the rest of them who followed the customs of the countryside. After all, when poor families get married, the gifts they have to bring to the bride's family each time they go there require the whole family to tighten their belts and borrow money from all sides. There are not so many customs.
Jiang Yehui is now marrying a girl from the Hu family, which is the most prestigious family in Zhuanglang County. If they are slighted, he may face criticism and exclusion when he visits the Hu family in the future.
Being belittled is inevitable, but Jiang Ye thought that things that shouldn't be saved shouldn't be saved.
“Well, I need to go tomorrow,” the second brother said, looking at the third brother. “Then you and the fourth brother will come with me tomorrow.”
Sanwa nodded, "Okay, just don't go alone."
Although he felt that the second son was capable of doing such a thing.
The second son laughed, "Do you think I'm that stupid?"
“It’s hard to say. You’re too proud to ask, which is normal,” Sanwa complained. “I’ve tried to curry favor with you so many times, but you never invite me when you’re drinking with your colleagues. I only found out when Lao Si invited me. I’m your own brother too.”
The second brother chuckled, "It's not that I'm afraid of corrupting you. You're someone who works for Lord Xie, and he doesn't like getting involved in these kinds of things. Keeping a distance in public might make things easier if something big like what happened with Wang Can happens next time."
In officialdom, factionalism and factionalism are inevitable. Even though Wang Can's faction has been thoroughly investigated, Xie Zheng is a rare exception. Even though he currently holds the highest official position here, it won't be long before a second Wang Can emerges.
As the saying goes, "He who walks by the river will eventually get his shoes wet." When there's an opportunity to make a profit, few people can resist grabbing a piece of the pie.
Moreover, with so many official positions suddenly becoming vacant, countless people would want to climb the ranks. There are so many twists and turns involved, and he could guess how deep the water was just from a glimpse of it.
"Yes, Second Brother is right."
"You need to be more careful when dealing with people around you lately. You can know a person's face but not their heart. They may fawn over you and flatter you on the surface, saying nice things, but if the wind turns slightly tomorrow, they can trample you underfoot," Jiang Yehui warned. "You also learned this the hard way when Lord Xie went to the capital before."
Jiang Yexun nodded. It was more than that; he had suffered greatly from it.
"So now that they're coming to apologize and offer benefits, be careful. Don't be greedy, and don't take what you shouldn't take. Also, if those unshaven old men suddenly put on a smiling face, don't be fooled. Don't be soft-hearted just because they're old. They can crush a servant with a smile, and they can also stab you with a knife."
Sanwa laughed, "Second brother, I know, but I still need you to remind me more often in the future. It's hard to see clearly when you're in the thick of it."
As he spoke, he opened the bundle beside him. “These are all things that Mulan and I prepared. Mulan embroidered two mandarin duck pillows. You can have someone put buckwheat husks in them later.”
Buckwheat hulls, also known as buckwheat shells, are the best filling for pillows. Buckwheat hulls are neutral in nature and can promote blood circulation, calm the mind, improve intelligence, and harmonize yin and yang. They also have a good massage effect on the cervical spine.
Moreover, buckwheat hulls are breathable and provide good support, and will not leak out residue even after prolonged use.
"Sister-in-law, you've put a lot of thought into this; your embroidery is excellent."
Sanwa lowered his voice, "By the way, do you know about Mother and Lord Xie's affair?"
Jiang Yehui smiled and said, "I know, so what?"
"That's right. The day before yesterday, Lord Xie asked me whether Mother really didn't want a formal title, or if she just wanted to avoid being seen with him in public because it was too much trouble. He wants Mother to stay in the Xie family openly and legitimately, and he's wondering if we need to prepare any ceremonies or anything like that. This has really stumped me."
Jiang Yehui also lowered his voice, "Perhaps you can ask your mother."
"Huh? I dare not ask."
“Your mother is closer to you now, so you won’t get beaten if you ask her,” the second son said with a hint of bitterness. “I’ll get scolded if I ask.”
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