Chapter 1105 Family Members
Those around nodded in agreement when they heard the old lady's assessment of the dashing young man from the capital. Upon hearing that he was meeting with his fans at Xing'an Bookstore, they all put down their work to watch, as such a rare opportunity was not to be missed.
How do you know?
People speculated that the handsome young man from the capital bore a resemblance to Xu Da, and Lin Yuesha even thought that these book fans had seen Xu Da in person.
"Young lady, you haven't read 'The Great Qi Chronicles', have you?"
The old woman looked at Lin Yuesha suspiciously and said, "Lord Xu changed cities one by one, and the details are described so vividly that it's as if the person was right there. Who knows if the playboy in the capital is someone close to Lord Xu?"
In addition, there are sensational cases in the capital, with detailed explanations, reasoning, and the discovery of the real culprit. Every step is described in great detail, and the evidence is solid. It is no longer just a book of strange tales, but a classic text kept within the government offices.
The old lady was illiterate, so her neighbor copied a book from a bookstore. Every evening after dinner, the neighbors would gather at the entrance of the alley to listen to her read a passage aloud, and they became more and more engrossed in listening.
The old woman carried a purse; she had brought money specifically to buy books for her collection, hoping to get the autograph of a dashing young man from the capital.
“Miss, such extravagance is something only Lord Xu would do.”
With people packed together, Qingxing realized that a stampede could easily occur, so she suggested, "Why don't we go to the teahouse and have some tea while we wait for Lord Xu?"
"Alright."
Lin Yuesha accepted the suggestion and, with great difficulty, squeezed her way out with her maid, heading straight for the teahouse next door.
The master and servants sat upstairs by the window, where they had an excellent view of the Xing'an Bookstore.
The time had come, and the bookstore owner and his assistant came out to call the people who came to buy books to line up and enter the bookstore one by one to meet the elegant young men of the capital.
"The young man looks familiar."
Lin Yuesha rested her chin on her hand, thinking carefully. Suddenly, she remembered that the young waiter was a servant of the Xu family. Lin Yuesha often visited the Xu family and had become quite familiar with the servants.
“Miss, you are right, the bookstore is owned by Lord Xu.”
Qi'er had already received the news that, in order to print "The Great Qi Chronicles" more flexibly, Xu Da's bookstore had made improvements and chosen movable type printing, which saved costs and increased the speed.
"Miss, it seems you mentioned movable type printing before, and it was adopted by Lord Xu."
Qingxing recalled that one day her young mistress and Master Xu went to a bookstore to buy storybooks. When they saw that the scholar was copying books too slowly, she casually mentioned it.
"I never knew my cousin had such a good business sense."
Lin Yuesha thought Xu Da regarded money as dirt, but unexpectedly, influenced by her, he also began to work hard to earn money. Married men are indeed different.
Downstairs, a long queue had already formed in front of Xing'an Bookstore. During this time, Lin Yuesha found an inn, packed her bags, and took a short rest. The crowd gradually dispersed in the afternoon.
As evening approached, Lin Yuesha did not see Xu Da, but instead went to the dock to see Qi Heng off onto the ship.
Lin Yuesha's wedding dress was made at Jinxiufang in Cangzhou and Jinxiulou in the capital, respectively. Lin Yuesha preferred the style from Jinxiufang.
The work was completed by a dozen top embroiderers from the south. The final edging is still in progress, which is estimated to take three to five days.
Qi Heng and Lin Yuesha discussed that he would return to the capital first to arrange everything, and a few days later, Lin Yuesha would leave Cangzhou to get married, and Qi Heng would welcome her at the capital's dock, thus making a grand entrance around half of the capital.
"Moonlight, wait for your husband to come and pick you up. I'll give you a surprise."
At this moment, as the sun sets, Qi Heng stands on the boat, blending into the fiery red clouds.
A gentle breeze blows, the water is calm, and the flowers in the courtyards of the local people's homes near the dock are in bloom, filling the air with their fragrance.
"good."
Watching the official ship sail away, Lin Yuesha waved vigorously. At this moment, she felt no sadness at parting, her eyes were full of smiles, and she did not understand what Qi Heng meant by the surprise.
"Miss, let's go back."
Despite having properties owned by Qi Heng in Cangzhou, Lin Yuesha insisted on staying at an inn for convenience.
Seeing that the official boat was now just a small black dot and Qi Heng's figure was no longer visible, Lin Yuesha turned around.
As they drew closer to the capital, Lin Yuesha felt more at ease than ever before. In just a few more days, she would be able to see her family!
"cousin!"
Xu Da arrived breathlessly behind Lin Yuesha.
He had originally planned to visit his cousin in the afternoon, but the fans were too enthusiastic and blocked the door, preventing him from leaving. There were also people who came from the surrounding area. Xu Da had no choice but to insist on sending everyone away, which delayed him until now.
Upon hearing that Lin Yuesha had come to the dock to see Qi Heng off, Xu Da rushed over without stopping.
"cousin!"
Lin Yuesha quickly turned her head, revealing a big smile.
If it weren't for the strict separation between men and women in the Great Qi Dynasty, she would definitely have given Xu Da a warm hug first.
Before even arriving in Beijing, Lin Yuesha saw her family members, which made her very excited.
In the past, when they were in the fishing village, Xu Da was noisy all day long, and Lin Yuesha didn't notice anything. But after they separated, she missed her cousin very much.
"You haven't had dinner yet, have you?"
Xu Da glanced at the sky; it was time to go to Shuangfuji Restaurant for freshly roasted duck.
Shuangfuji's roast duck has expanded from Beijing to Cangzhou, offering an absolutely authentic taste. Xu Da knew that Lin Yuesha had been craving it for a long time.
"My cousin understands me best."
This was the best day Lin Yuesha had ever experienced since leaving the fishing village.
The two arrived at Shuangfuji Restaurant and asked for a private room to sit down.
"Cousin, tell me quickly, how are my parents?"
Lin Yuesha often received letters from home, mostly about trivial matters in her life. She was afraid that her parents would only report good news and not bad news.
The Xu family and his own family were neighbors, and Xu Da often visited their home, so they had become quite familiar with each other.
"Don't worry, your uncle and aunt are in good health, and so is your little brother, he's a clever little devil."
After the dishes were served, Xu Da washed his hands and rolled up a roast duck pancake for Lin Yuesha. His movements were very skilled, probably because he had served Wuya at home quite a bit.
"Of course, my little brother is definitely smart."
Lin Yuesha inquired about the family's affairs and learned that her parents and others were all well, which put her mind at ease.
"Cousin, try this roast duck. Does it taste the same as before?"
Xu Da was afraid that Lin Yuesha would ask about his stepson, so he quickly and attentively offered her the rolled pancakes he had made, taking the opportunity to change the subject.
He had come to Cangzhou to handle a case and was originally scheduled to return to Beijing two days prior, but after calculating the days, he decided to wait for Lin Yuesha for two more days.
"It tastes exactly the same, not changed at all."
In the fishing village, Lin Yuesha wanted to eat roast duck. She searched all the restaurants in Yingcheng and bought ducks herself and tried to roast them countless times, but she didn't know which step she did wrong. She roasted a crispy duck, but it lacked aroma.
As expected of Shuangfuji's secret-recipe roast duck, it truly stands out from the crowd.
"Eat more if it's delicious."
Xu Da kept putting food on Lin Yuesha's plate, and when he saw that her teacup was empty, he refilled it for her, saying, "After you finish eating, your cousin will take you to the night market. The night market in Cangzhou is amazing, even more lively than the one in the capital."
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