Chapter 434 I'm Not Stupid
Master Zhang, is she referring to her senior brother?
Did this person see his senior brother's shadow in her moves?
She must be very familiar with her senior brother.
Song Chunxue handed the handkerchief back to her, saying, "Don't get yours dirty. I brought my own."
She wiped the blood off her hand from Xue Chong's nose and threw the handkerchief away.
“Master Zhang is my senior brother,” Song Chunxue said, looking at her. “May I ask who you are…”
The second brother, standing to the side, wondered if this Aunt Liang was perhaps the Taoist priest's mistress.
Sister Liang smiled at Song Chunxue and said, "This isn't the place to talk. How about I treat you to lunch?"
Song Chunxue was about to refuse, but she was very curious about the relationship between this person and her senior brother, so she agreed.
Just as I stepped out of the shop, I saw someone rushing towards me in a great hurry.
Their eyes met, and they saw displeasure and disgust in each other's eyes.
Song Chunxue glanced at Xue Xingyuan, then casually brushed past him.
"Second brother, fourth brother, you two go ahead and get something to eat. I want to have a word with this auntie."
The second brother looked at the fourth brother and said, "Alright, let's go for a walk up ahead. Call us if you need anything."
Song Chunxue was taken to a very luxurious tavern. The furnishings in the private room were very luxurious, and as soon as she entered, she smelled a faint fragrance of jasmine.
She almost thought she had gone to the wrong place.
It seems that this might be Liang Sao's own tavern.
She thought to herself that this Sister Liang looked a few years older than her, and the bracelet on her wrist and the jade bead necklace around her neck made her look very noble.
Her long neck made her look dignified and elegant. Although the skin on her neck was noticeably loose, her back was thin and straight, suggesting that she was someone who paid great attention to cultivating her mind and body.
Upon closer inspection, one could see that she was also holding a string of green sandalwood beads in her right hand.
Song Chunxue was sizing her up, and she was also observing Song Chunxue.
"You said you're the Taoist priest's junior sister? Isn't his master in the Central Plains? Did you go there to become his disciple?"
Song Chunxue shook her head, "I didn't become his apprentice; I'm his junior brother. Is Sister Liang a friend of my senior brother?"
Sister Liang smiled slightly, "I guess so. I first met the Taoist priest six years ago. He was my benefactor and helped me several times. It's been two years since we last met. The moves you used just now, and the way you spoke, although not exactly the same, reminded me of the Taoist priest. I asked casually, and I didn't expect it to be true."
Song Chunxue nodded, "Senior brother was in seclusion before, but he should have come out a couple of days ago. If he comes to Jincheng, you will see him."
Two maids stood behind Sister Liang. They were dressed more elegantly and noblely than Song Chunxue, but their faces were slightly childish.
Today, Song Chunxue was dressed very simply, in a dark blue long gown over a white autumn-white long robe, without any extra embellishments, the most flamboyant thing being the intricate knotted buttons.
No wonder Xue Zhong felt that she needed someone to protect her.
However, Sister Liang was a connoisseur and could tell that although Song Chunxue's clothes were simple in style, the material was not ordinary.
It was the latest fabric from Chang'an, which made the person look neat and clean.
“My name is Tang Yuxiu, and my husband’s surname is Liang. I should be a few years older than you. It’s fate that we met. You are also the Taoist’s junior brother. If you need anything in the future, you can come to the Liang family to find me.”
She speaks very clearly and with great intonation, making her very pleasant to listen to, unlike a local.
"My name is Song Chunxue, I'm a farmer. I came to see him because his child was injured. I usually live in Zhuanglang County. But I must thank Sister Liang for her help earlier. Is Xue Chong Xue Xingyuan's younger brother?"
Tang Yuxiu shook her head. "No, he's Xue Xingyuan's cousin. He has a bad reputation. He's the one who looks after that shop, but because he doesn't take it seriously, it's been in debt for the past two years. Xue Xingyuan is probably going to kick him out."
She picked up her glass and said, "Let's not talk about him anymore. Let's have a drink. From now on, just call me Sister Tang."
"Okay, Sister Tang."
The meal was exquisite, featuring dishes that Song Chunxue had never tried before, with a predominance of vegetarian options, suggesting that Tang Yuxiu doesn't usually eat much meat.
They didn't hit it off immediately; it was more of a chance encounter. Song Chunxue left in less than half an hour.
She didn't let Tang Yuxiu treat her to the meal for nothing; before leaving, she tossed a tael of silver to the shopkeeper.
As I came out of the door, I saw the second son helping a little baby up in front of the carriage.
The fourth son was jumping off the carriage. It's estimated that the little kid ran in front of the carriage and got scared and started crying.
"Thank you so much!" A girl ran over from a distance and quickly hugged the child. "Thank you for saving my brother. The child ran so fast that he disappeared in a flash. Luckily, your carriage stopped quickly."
The fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl, holding the child, repeatedly bowed to the second son to express her gratitude.
The second child didn't use crutches, but his leg wasn't fully healed and he was slightly lame.
He smiled and waved his hand, "It's no trouble at all. Just keep an eye on the child and make sure he doesn't run around."
Meeting the second brother's smile, the girl blushed. "I will, thank you."
After saying that, she hurriedly ran away.
The fourth brother chuckled and teased, "Second brother is so handsome, he made the girl blush."
"But people kept looking at your legs, probably thinking you were lame. Otherwise, it might have been a good match."
"Go away!" The second son turned around and sat back in the carriage in an annoyed tone. "Then if you go out on the street every day, you'll run into a good match every day. That's outrageous."
"Second brother, are you really not going to marry that Miss Lin?" the fourth brother asked in a low voice. "Could she be pregnant with your child?"
"Stop talking nonsense," the second brother said, his face darkening at the mention of Miss Lin. "I'm not stupid."
The fourth brother, with his shifty eyes, said, "So, Second Brother knows how to prevent someone from getting pregnant... Ouch, my legs!"
He was in so much pain his face was contorted, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. "Waaah, why are you and Mom pinching my legs? Mom pinched them all bruised this morning."
"You're such a smart aleck." The second son looked at Song Chunxue. "Mom, come on up. You must not be full. Let's go get some potato dumplings."
Upon hearing the name, Song Chunxue couldn't help but swallow, feeling like she could eat two bowls of rice.
"Okay, lead the way."
The fourth brother punched the second brother hard to vent his anger before getting into the carriage.
The second brother was helpless; this kid really went all out, his arm was numb.
The carriage hadn't gone far when they arrived at the place the second brother had mentioned selling potato dumplings, and each of them ordered a bowl.
The second son wanted a second bowl, but the fourth son retorted, "Are you stupid? Your stomach is already full, where else can you eat? Mom has plenty of money for snacks now."
Song Chunxue laughed, "You little rascal, all you know is how to get me to spend money, huh?"
It was a rare opportunity for them to get together, and she figured there wouldn't be many more chances like this in the future. She took out a few loose silver coins from her pocket, kicked their feet, and placed them in their hands under the table.
"Go buy whatever you want to eat. I want to try Lao Hui Tou later. Everyone says their baked buns are delicious."
The second son nodded, "Yes, I ate there once before. It's very honest. It has oil, turmeric, and something sweet like honey. Even an old man like us with big appetites can get full."
The fourth brother took two sips of the jiaotuan soup and asked, "Don't you guys think that stuff is dry?"
"Just drink some water. If all else fails, buy a watermelon; it'll keep you from getting too dry." Song Chunxue got up, paid for the meal, and pointed to the north gate. "Let's go to the Yellow River. I can already smell the Yellow River water."
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