The morning light in late autumn is golden, shining into the yard through the rugged branches, casting mottled light and shadows on the ground, and the weather is getting colder.
Yesterday, Old Master Yu called Yu Qizhe to the main hall and discussed for a long time. He wanted Yu Zhixing to accompany him to the capital so that he could take care of him, but Yu Qizhe refused.
Yu Qiaoshan was the head of the village and could not accompany Yu Qizhe to the capital for a long time. Yu Mengshan had difficulty walking, and Yu Zhixing was the only one in the family who was slightly older and had a mature and steady personality, making him the best candidate to accompany Yu Qizhe to the capital.
But little Platycodon is only three years old. If Yu Zhixing follows Yu Qizhe to the capital, he will not be able to return home for at least half a year, and he and Wang Mengyan will also be separated. Yu Jiao guessed that this was the reason for refusing to let Yu Zhixing accompany her to the capital.
Song got up early and made a hearty breakfast. As their son was going on a long journey, the couple were reluctant to let him go and were very worried. They were afraid that Yu Qizhe would worry about his family, so they pretended to be calm.
After breakfast, Song went to the kitchen to make pancakes and prepare dry food for Yu Qizhe for the journey. Yu Mengshan helped Yu Qizhe move the luggage onto the carriage.
Yu Jiao prepared some medicine bags, carefully marked their effects, and put them into Yu Qizhe's bag. She said, "I'm not too sure about you going to the capital alone. Why don't we go to Yahang and buy someone?"
Buying a servant can, on the one hand, take care of Yu Qizhe's food and daily life on the road, and on the other hand, help him drive.
"County Magistrate Gao has arranged someone to send me off. There will be people to take care of me on the way. You don't have to worry about it." Yu Qizhe looked at her with gentle eyes and said in a low voice.
Yu Jiao was a few years younger than him, but sometimes she gave him the illusion that she was older than him and always worried about everything.
He couldn't help but raise his hand and touch her soft hair. "Be well at home and wait for me."
Yu Jiao looked at his black pupils that were fixed on her and smiled, "Okay, I will wait for you at home. You are not allowed to mess around in the capital and you must keep yourself clean."
When she smiled, a shallow dimple appeared on her porcelain-white cheek, she looked bright and beautiful, with dark almond-shaped eyes curved into a crescent shape, and her long, dense black eyelashes were like two butterflies, very beautiful and eye-catching.
Seeing that Yu Qizhe didn't say anything, Yu Jiao raised her little face, stared at him with her moist almond eyes, and said fiercely, "If you recruit another Ah Rou, when Miss Yang comes back, I will make sure you don't suffer any consequences!"
Yu Qizhe leaned over lovingly and placed a kiss on her cheek. His heart softened as he whispered, "Don't provoke me."
Yu Jiao covered the place where he had kissed her, stood on tiptoe and kissed Yu Qizhe on the chin, "Keep your word, or I will ignore you!"
Yu Qizhe laughed softly, loving her possessive look. He gently rubbed her hair. No one else could compare to her. She was the only one in the world who was his favorite and the treasure in his heart.
The sweet atmosphere between the two was interrupted by an uninvited guest in the yard.
Yang Jiyan, who had not come to visit yesterday, came again today. She did not know that Yu Qizhe was leaving for the capital today, but after getting the medicine yesterday, she could not wait to come to the house to try it out.
Yang Jiyan greeted Yu Mengshan in the courtyard politely and looked at the things he was carrying. "Uncle Mengshan, is Miss Yu Jiao going to see a doctor in Qiyun County?"
Yu Mengshan shook his head and said, "My fifth brother is going to the capital."
He also only recognized Yu Jiao as his daughter-in-law, thinking that since Qi Zhe had gone to the capital, Miss Yang could not follow him to the capital.
Yang Jiyan's eyes lit up with joy when she heard this. Yu Qizhe was going to the capital? Her father would soon go to the capital to report on his work. If Yu Jiao, that annoying little bitch, didn't go with him, she would be close to the capital, and as long as she was gentle and patient, she would not have to worry about not being able to persuade Yu Qizhe.
Carrying the prepared snacks, Yang Jiyan walked towards the west room. Seeing that the door to the inner room was closed, she raised her hand and knocked on the door. "Brother Yu Wu, I made some cakes for you. Can I come in?"
Inside the house, Yu Jiao nestled in Yu Qizhe's arms. When she heard Yang Jiyan's voice, the smile on her face faded. She suddenly had evil intentions and didn't have to argue with Yang Jiyan verbally. As a modern person, she was not so reserved. She had plenty of ways to fight a little girl.
Thinking of this, Yu Jiao pouted, looked up at Yu Qizhe and said softly, "Brother, my feet hurt, can you hold me? You are leaving soon, I want you to hold me more."
No matter how he coaxed her on weekdays, the little girl refused to call him brother, but now she was very proactive. Yu Qizhe saw what she was thinking and didn't say much. He really liked Yu Jiao acting coquettishly with him.
He just followed her wishes and hugged her lovingly.
Yu Jiao put her arms around Yu Qizhe's neck, her delicate arms hanging around his neck, and urged softly, "Miss Yang made some pastries, they must be delicious, go and open the door for her."
Yu Qizhe held her up and walked towards the door.
The door was opened from the inside. The smile on Yang Jiyan's face froze when she saw Yu Jiao in Yu Qizhe's arms. Her face turned pale at first, and then red.
In broad daylight, he...how could they hug each other like this!
Yang Jiyan was angry and ashamed. It must be this bitch who was pestering Yu Qizhe. He was such a cold person, how could he take the initiative to hug a woman!
After appreciating the expression on Yang Jiyan's face, Yu Jiao leaned softly on Yu Qizhe's chest, "Miss Yang, what snacks did you bring? Are they delicious?"
Seeing her lying in Yu Qizhe's arms like a weak boneless woman, Yang Jiyan gritted her teeth secretly in hatred. She restrained her expression and tried her best to control herself. Only then could she look at Yu Qizhe calmly and said, "Brother Yu Wu, I heard from Uncle Mengshan that you are going to the capital. I made these snacks for you early in the morning. They are just right for you to have as a snack on the way to fill your stomach."
She tried hard to ignore Yu Jiao in Yu Qizhe's arms and reached out to hand the food box to Yu Qizhe.
A white and slender hand took the food box from Yang Jiyan. It was Yu Jiao in Yu Qizhe's arms. She smiled like a flower, "I thank you on behalf of Brother Zhe. He doesn't like snacks. Miss Yang worked so hard to make them. I'll help him taste them."
As she spoke, Yu Jiao opened the food box. The box was filled with colorful snacks, including red bean cakes, osmanthus cakes, glutinous rice cakes, and eight-treasure cakes. Not only were they exquisite and beautiful, they also gave off an enticing sweet aroma.
Yu Jiao immediately pinched a piece of osmanthus cake and put it in her mouth. Her eyes lit up and she praised, "Miss Yang's cooking skills are really good. It's a pity that Brother Zhe doesn't like to eat these. But don't worry, Miss Yang, I will eat them all and not let Miss Yang's kindness go to waste."
Yang Jiyan was so angry that her expression almost twisted. She looked at Yu Qizhe, who hadn't said a word since he opened the door, with grievance, hoping that he could say something to comfort her.
But Yu Qizhe kept looking down at Yu Jiao in his arms, not even paying attention to Yang Jiyan.
Seeing cake crumbs on the corners of Yu Jiao's mouth, he took out a handkerchief, wiped it for her, and said gently, "Eat less, don't get an upset stomach."
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