Chapter 5 "I'm Not Indulging Myself" "Master Xue, this is it...
"Sir Xue, this woman claims to be your wife's sister and comes to the government office to sue you..." said the green-robed official.
The girl frowned at the sound and stood up.
Xue Yu also looked at that young and beautiful face.
"You... are Xue Yu?" Yun Yang hesitated.
The green-robed official observed her expression and immediately said, "You don't even recognize Master Xue Yu, yet you claim he's your brother-in-law. You're truly a pervert who speaks nonsense and slanders court officials!"
Xue Yu's expression was cold as he admitted, "There was a reason for my previous deception. The man you saw that day was my colleague. I didn't abandon your sister, nor am I someone who indulges in intimacy in public. Come with me back to the Xue Mansion first, and I'll explain in detail."
After saying that, Xue Yu withdrew his gaze, turned around and walked away without caring what Yun Yang thought.
The green-robed official gestured to the officers on both sides, and the officers stepped forward to "invite" the stunned Yun Yang out and stuffed him into Xue Yu's carriage.
The sound of horse hooves could be heard. It started to rain heavily outside without anyone noticing. The rain was so strong that the cool wind blew the rain onto the thin carriage curtains. Yun Yang sat by the window, and half of his thin shoulders were wet by the cold rain.
She was so angry that her face turned red, she lowered her head, pursed her lips and said nothing.
No matter how naive one is, one can still figure out what is going on.
The blind young man who called himself "Xue Yi" was Xue Yu. He was the one who had brought the man who had previously claimed to be her brother-in-law to deal with her.
After the anger subsided, the shame of talking about others behind their backs flooded Yun Yang's heart. She was really embarrassed. Those wild words she said on the road were actually said directly in front of the person. No wonder he found someone else to replace her to meet her.
How can this not be embarrassing! How can this not be embarrassing!?
The carriage was huge, and Yun Yang huddled in a corner, his thin shoulders soaked by the rain. Xue Yu raised his hand and knocked on the seat beside him twice, "Aren't you cold? Come and sit."
Yun Yang shrank his neck, but remained unmoved.
Xue Yu looked at Yun Yang and said, "I have been traveling with you from the posthouse to the capital. I have some difficulties in not revealing my name. I hope you will understand."
He didn't mention the embarrassing incident of her badmouthing him behind his back, and Yun Yang's embarrassment subsided a little. But when she thought about how she had been deceived by him and how she had foolishly gone to beat the drum to complain, she said stiffly, "You're not a good person. Don't talk to me."
It was the first time that Xue Yu was told to his face that he was not a good person. He remained calm and said, "I won't meet you, I won't talk to you, what if you sue me again?"
"You!" Yun Yang pursed his lips, turned his face away, and said with restraint, "Thank you for the reminder. Don't worry, I won't sue you next time. Officials protect each other, and all crows are black!"
The green-robed official led her in and treated her well, and listened to her complain. She thought this was the sympathy from the superior official, but she didn't expect that the official would hand her, the plaintiff, directly into the hands of the defendant!
I have really witnessed the darkness of officialdom. It is so difficult for citizens to sue officials.
Xue Yu did not explain this. Yun Yang also came from a family of officials. He originally thought that she would not be so naive and should understand this kind of truth. But now it seems that the Yun family really protected their daughters too well. They are already 15 years old, but still so naive.
Xue Yu suppressed the resentment that rose in his heart due to disagreement. His eyes swept over her rain-drenched shoulders. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "It was my inconsiderateness to let someone else impersonate me. I apologize to Miss Yun. But Miss Yun, don't worry. The charge of murdering your wife is absolutely false. Your sister is probably living well in the world."
"How do you know my sister is doing well? You lied to me without batting an eyelid, and you deceived me all the way!" Yun Yang became angry at the thought of his sister's absence, his big, bright eyes filled with anger. "I don't believe you! Unless you hand over my sister and let her tell me in person, otherwise, hmph, even if I can't sue you today, I will always find a good official with a conscience tomorrow and the day after tomorrow!"
Yun Yang thought that these words would surely irritate him and make him blurt out the truth, but he just turned a deaf ear and took out a snow-white letter from his sleeve.
"This is what your sister left behind when she left." Xue Yu raised his eyes and stared at the angry girl. "She said that if you come looking for it one day, I will give it to you."
At that time, he did not take the letter Yun Jia gave him seriously, but now looking at the girl in front of him who had come thousands of miles to find her sister, he felt fortunate that he did not throw away the letter.
Yun Jia is really good at predicting things, and her sister is really difficult to deal with.
Yun Yang took the letter and opened it hastily. It was written in her sister's handwriting...
The letter was short. She read it again and again, then raised her head to look at the young man sitting in front of her.
"I..." The incident was so sudden that Yun Yang was a little dazed for a moment, and his words became halting. "Well, well, I was rude to my brother-in-law, please don't blame me... I apologize to my brother-in-law, I apologize..."
The girl stood up awkwardly and bumped her head against the carriage roof. Without even crying out in pain, she bowed and clenched her fists, mustering up her courage. "Brother-in-law, I bow to you, Yun Yang. Thank you for guiding me and for your hospitality. I was impulsive and reckless and offended you."
Xue Yu's expression changed slightly, and he was very surprised at her change.
What on earth did Yun Jia write in the letter that could make this naive and stubborn girl change her attitude towards him and pretend to be mature and sincerely acknowledge him?
As if sensing his thoughts, Yun Yang spread the letter out in his palm and presented it to Xue Yu.
The young man lowered his eyes and saw that the tips of the茭白's fingers were tinged with a clear light pink. The handwriting on the snow-white letter was elegant and graceful. It read: Yunyang, Xue Yu is a good man. He is me and I am him. You must never disobey him and must listen to him in everything.
...What a deep sisterly love.
The younger sister actually listens to her elder sister so much.
Xue Yu nodded and was about to say something when the wheel seemed to hit a hard object. Yun Yang was caught off guard, his feet were unstable, and his body was shaky.
Just when she thought she was about to fall and had even thought about how to fall so as not to embarrass herself in front of her brother-in-law, a pair of hands held her firmly.
The cool and dreary scent of sunken wood wafted towards him. Yun Yang looked up. Under the dim light and shadow, the flawless profile seemed to glow. He glanced at her sideways with a bit of helplessness.
"Thank you..." Yun Yang hurriedly stood up, holding onto the car wall with one hand, and said something to make conversation, "Are your eyes okay?"
The young man sat down again, nodded, and said nothing more.
Soon, they arrived at Xue's mansion.
Xue Yu got off the carriage and the servant came to greet him, "Sir."
Although he was already an official, there were many elders in the mansion. Because of their close relationship, everyone in the mansion still called him "Young Master" as before.
When leaving the house, he would address her as "Sir."
Yun Yang followed Xue Yu into the mansion. It was almost dusk, and the mansion, which was built as exquisitely as a palace in the sky, was bathed in the sunset glow, a warm light pink color.
The maids came forward and escorted the two of them to Chunhui Tower.
Yun Yang found that the maids and servants were completely different from the politeness and aloofness they had shown when they received the imposter "brother-in-law" last time. This time, everyone was naturally familiar with him.
He is the real Xue Yu.
The green scenery is filled with warm glow, the sound of gurgling water is endless, and there are also the gentle greetings of maids.
It was supposed to be a relaxing and comfortable scene, but Yun Yang felt that she couldn't feel comfortable in her current situation. She impulsively sued her brother-in-law and even went to the government office to ask her brother-in-law to come and take her back personally...
Yun Yang visited the garden a few days ago and knew that Chunhui Tower was the main hall of the Xue Mansion. If he went there now, he would probably be punished, right?
How should we judge this matter? Was it he who lied to her first, or was it her who spoke without restraint and fabricated the story about him first?
That's why it led to a series of misunderstandings later...
Yun Yang's sharp eyes swept across Xue Yu's back and she stopped in her tracks. The maid leading the way also stopped, glanced at Xue Yu's back as she continued to walk forward, and asked Yun Yang, "What's wrong, young lady?"
Yun Yang covered his mouth and nose and asked, "Um... what happened to Master Xue's eyes? When did they get better?"
The maid smiled gently and took her by the hand as they walked, saying, "Our young master was originally going to Nanyang to inspect the academic affairs. On his way back to the capital, he was ambushed by a villain and poisoned, resulting in blindness. Fortunately, it wasn't serious. The Emperor and the Crown Prince both sent the imperial physician, and he quickly recovered."
Yun Yang nodded thoughtfully.
Then the reason why he concealed his identity all the way from the official post station to the capital was to avoid his enemies, right?
The sky was crimson and gradually darkened. Rows of stone lanterns in the courtyard lit up one by one, and Yun Yang moved slowly.
Xue Yu stopped slowly, as if waiting for her.
"Over there is my residence." Xue Yu raised his hand and pointed at the black tiles and white walls beside the Qing Lake. "It's called Fushan Pavilion. If you have any urgent matters, you can find me there."
Yun Yang looked in the direction he pointed. There was a green lake with a layer of white smoke as a barrier, surrounded by water on three sides.
The octagonal, double-eaved, two-story pavilion with a pointed roof is hidden in the white mist, as if it is floating on a fairy mountain not far away. The white curtains on the second-story pavilion are vaguely visible dancing in the wind.
Hence the name "Fushan Pavilion", right?
There is only a nine-bend bridge over the water leading to the shore, which is quiet and secluded. However, the lush green jungles and white reeds on both sides give it an indescribable sense of coldness and loneliness.
When the words came to his lips, he turned them into: "It's surrounded by water on three sides, it must be very humid, right? It's not good for your health..."
Xue Yu was stunned for a moment, then said calmly, "I'm in good health."
"Well, that's not what I meant, brother-in-law..." Yun Yang tried to explain in a low voice, the last two words coming out as soft as a mosquito.
Xue Yu said, "You don't have to call me brother-in-law. Your sister went directly to Jiuyi before entering the mansion. We haven't completed the ceremony yet. You can follow the others in the mansion and call me Master."
Yun Yang thought that wouldn’t work, it would be so awkward!
And what do you mean the ceremony has not been completed yet? My sister has been carried from Youzhou to Shangjing, how can I not acknowledge it!
If she doesn't admit it, who can her sister marry when she comes back?
Could it be that because he saw her acting so recklessly these past few days, he had a bad impression of his sister?
Thinking of this, Yun Yang hurriedly caught up with Xue Yu and shouted, "...Brother-in-law, brother-in-law! How can you not be my brother-in-law? Of course you deserve this title of brother-in-law! You and my sister were engaged when we were young. We are a perfect match made in heaven. Sooner or later you will have to call me brother-in-law, so why not acknowledge it as soon as possible so that we can be closer!"
Xue Yu said: "It's up to you."
The two of them entered Chunhui Tower surrounded by maids and servants. As soon as Yun Yang stepped over the threshold, he smelled the fragrant aroma of rice and his stomach began to growl.
"Look, after all this trouble, my brother-in-law and sister-in-law have finally recognized each other!" Old Madam Xue smiled kindly. With the help of her maid, she wanted to stand up, but found it difficult. She waved to Yun Yang, "Come quickly, come quickly, let me see what a brave person the second daughter of the Yun family is. She is so young, and she actually went to court?"
Yun Yang originally thought that the old lady was teasing her, but seeing the old lady's joyful expression, it was obvious that she really admired her.
Yun Yang shyly walked forward and squatted down. "Greetings, old lady. I was reckless and caused trouble for my brother-in-law. I've embarrassed myself and made him a laughing stock..."
"Hey! Who dares to laugh at him?" Old Madam Xue reached out and took Yun Yang's hand. "It's obvious that my grandson deceived you. I was wondering why he didn't show up for a few days. It turned out that he had set up a trap to trap me, an old lady."
He then looked her up and down, reached out and tucked her messy hair behind her ear, and sighed, "To be able to do this for your sister, it truly shows the deep love of sisterhood. I think of all the younger generations in the Xue family, but none of them can do this. Lingjun's brothers and sisters, seeing him, treat him like an elder, and none of them say a word."
"Since you and your brother-in-law have talked it out, you can just stay here with peace of mind. It will be more lively with more young people in the mansion. Come and talk to me often when you have nothing to do."
Yun Yang pursed her lips tightly, her eyes feeling a little sore.
Before her grandmother passed away, she doted on her the most among all the younger generations. Madam Xue's words dispelled her anxiety along the way. With her tolerance and understanding towards the younger generation, she even did the same thing as her grandmother when she pinned her hair, which made her feel boundless attachment to her.
"No." Xue Yu's indifferent voice broke the warmth, "Second Miss Yun needs to return to Youzhou as soon as possible."
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