Chapter 20 I Became the Goddess's Son-in-Law?! (Twenty)
The following day, Si Xuansu, usually so conscientious, surprisingly took a day off, delegating the training duties to his subordinate Qin Fei. Jiang Yiqing was unaware of this; upon waking the next morning, she discovered that Si Xuansu, who had always been so diligent…
The following day, Si Xuansu, who was always conscientious in his duties, actually took a day off and handed over the training work to his subordinate Qin Fei.
Jiang Yiqing was unaware that when she woke up in the morning, she found that Si Xuansu, who had always left, was still at home, and that's when she realized something was wrong.
When Si Xuansu saw that she had woken up, she said, "Yiqing, I'll take you out for a walk today. I'm afraid you'll get bored staying in the mansion all the time."
Jiang Yiqing wasn't too bored, and she gradually realized that she didn't know what to do outside, so staying at home was more comfortable. However, things would be quite different if Si Xuansu invited her.
Many things take on a completely different meaning when you have someone by your side, especially someone you like.
Jiang Yiqing nodded happily. They hadn't thought anything of it when they went out, but it had once again alarmed the people of the capital.
Si Xuansu performed martial arts in front of the emperor at the age of four and was hailed as a child prodigy from a young age. She rode on the imperial steed between the palace and the general's mansion. Every time she went out, there was a procession of more than a thousand people. The scene was grand and shocking. Anyone born in the capital had seen it at least once.
Therefore, people of all ages in the capital know her, and her recognition is extraordinary; even princes and nobles do not have such recognition.
"General, son-in-law, what brings you here?..." A familiar neighbor greeted Si Xuansu.
"Good morning, Uncle Wang. Let's go for a stroll in the streets," Si Xuansu said politely.
"Alright, alright, then I won't bother you any longer." Uncle Wang smiled and waved, watching the two leave.
As the horses strolled along the road, wherever they went, the sight of the tall horses carrying a pair of celestial lovers was a delight to behold. Some were amazed, some were envious, and in short, they attracted everyone's attention.
"Aren't you alright if you don't go to train the troops?" Jiang Yiqing only remembered to ask her when they were quite a distance from the general's mansion.
Si Xuansu: "I've taken the day off. I'll spend the whole day with you today."
Jiang Yiqing was slightly taken aback, not expecting her to go to such lengths for her, but then she smiled and said, "Alright, then I won't be heading home until tonight."
Si Xuansu looked at her with doting eyes: "Okay."
Si Xuansu first took her to "Fushengguan", the most famous morning tea shop in the capital, and ordered two pots of tea, a table full of tea snacks and breakfast.
While waiting, Jiang Yiqing looked out the window and took in the scenery of Beijing and the bustling traffic on the streets from the second floor.
However, she quickly turned her head to look at Si Xuansu, and Si Xuansu looked back at her. They didn't need to say anything, just gazed at each other, and a sense of happiness welled up between them.
Finally, one exquisite dish after another was served, and the two spent a comfortable morning amidst the aroma of tea and the sounds of the zither.
After leaving Fusheng Pavilion, Si Xuansu took Jiang Yiqing to see a Peking Opera performance. Jiang Yiqing only realized when they arrived that Si Xuansu had booked the entire Peking Opera venue, and all the actors and musicians were there to serve just the two of them.
The head of the opera troupe handed the two girls a list of operas and let them choose the ones they liked. The actors and musicians then performed for them on the spot.
Jiang Yiqing had never enjoyed such treatment, which was reserved for top VIPs, even in modern times, and she couldn't help but feel dizzy.
Si Xuansu said, "I don't know if you prefer watching plays or listening to music. If you prefer watching plays, I've heard that 'Liu Ruyan' is quite good, although I haven't seen it myself. As for music, I highly recommend the 'Treading the Song' series."
Jiang Yiqing chose the ones recommended by Si Xuansu, then picked a few that looked interesting and handed them to the steward. The performance began soon after.
First came a musical performance, followed by the play "Liu Ruyan." This story tells of a young woman from a scholarly family in the south who is sent to a girls' school, where she meets Liu Ruyan, two years her senior. Liu Ruyan is aloof and unsociable. Once, after being scolded by her teacher, she stands alone under the eaves in the rain, and the young woman holds an umbrella to shield her from the rain. After this, the two spend their days together; she teaches Liu Ruyan chores, and he teaches her to play the zither, and they gradually develop feelings for each other. However, when the young woman turns sixteen, her family arranges a marriage for her. She tells Liu Ruyan about this, and he decides to elope with her. Their plan is discovered by the young woman's family, and she is confined to her home. On the wedding day, Liu Ruyan arrives to abduct the bride, but the young woman commits suicide by hitting her head against a pillar. Ultimately, she successfully resists the marriage and they retreat to the mountains to live happily ever after.
Jiang Yiqing was completely engrossed in the story. Si Xuansu, seeing her so absorbed, didn't disturb her, but mostly just watched her. For Jiang Yiqing, this was a story she had already decided on, so she naturally knew what would happen.
However, the difference between life and drama is that you never know what will happen ahead of you.
After leaving the opera house, Si Xuansu asked Jiang Yiqing, "Did you enjoy watching it?"
"Liu Ruyan and her lover are amazing! What a wonderful drama!" Jiang Yiqing said. "Xuansu, we will definitely be as happy as them, no, even happier!"
Jiang Yiqing was overjoyed, feeling that today was the peak of her life. No, she had been at the peak of her life since yesterday.
"Xuan Su, thank you for bringing me to the Pear Garden. I love you so much." After saying that, he kissed her on the cheek, leaving even Si Xuan Su somewhat flustered.
She hugged her waist on the street, whispered in her ear, her voice low and charming, making Jiang Yiqing feel a tingling sensation in her ears and her body tremble.
"You took the initiative first."
She lifted Jiang Yiqing onto the horse and kissed the soft lips of the person in her arms. Jiang Yiqing was so shocked that she couldn't speak.
This is right on the street!
Si Xuansu wrapped one arm around her in front of him and used the other to steed the horse forward. Jiang Yiqing was still in a daze.
After a long time, she finally heard a tidal wave of discussion around her.
"See? General Si kissed Jiang so hard that his body went limp and he collapsed into her arms."
[Author's Note]
Sorry for the late update~
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