Chapter 998 The golden thorn
Before she knew it, it was noon. When Lin Yuesha returned from the workshop, Xu Da was still nowhere to be seen.
Madam Xu had the same question, so she said to Wuya, "You've come all the way to Yingcheng, so go for a stroll around the streets later and don't be shy."
High-ranking families have many rules, and daughters-in-law must set rules in front of their mothers-in-law, which is something Madam Xu finds most annoying.
Rules are rigid, but people are flexible. Those old scholars always talked about rules and criticized her a lot, but Madam Xu always ignored them.
Living in the Xu family, as long as you don't cross the line, you can live a life similar to your parents' home after marriage, or even better.
On this trip to the Northwest, Madam Xu brought Wuya to marry Xu Da, finally putting an end to a long-cherished wish. She was so excited that she couldn't sleep all night yesterday.
When Xu Da got married, Madam Xu felt a sense of relief, as if she had finally gotten rid of some of his responsibilities.
Next, she will head to the north to help Qi Heng.
"Sister-in-law, why hasn't my cousin come out yet?"
At noon, Xu Da was nowhere to be seen, and Lin Yuesha asked with concern.
This morning, Zhang Daya had a bountiful catch at sea, bringing back a lot of live octopuses, as well as various shellfish, conch, crabs, and prawns.
Lin Yuesha and Qi Heng went to Yingcheng to buy meat, planning to have dinner by the sea that evening.
Qi Heng wouldn't be staying for more than two days, so Lin Yuesha decided to see him off.
"he……"
Uya blushed and whispered, "I strained my back."
It was too embarrassing to say, but Xu Da thought he was a strongman and lifted Wuya up. However, when he stepped back, he tripped over a chair and almost threw Wuya out.
In the end, Xu Da acted as a human cushion, injuring his back.
So, on their wedding night, Wuya listened to Xu Da humming all night long.
"I suggested I get some blood-activating ointment to rub on his wounds, but he refused."
If this gets out, it will cause too much of a stir, and everyone will know about it the next day.
Xu Da insisted on being patient and waited until dawn.
"No wonder I heard a few more howls this morning."
Lin Yuesha cut the mutton and skewered it with bamboo sticks, one skewer after another. Wuya watched from the side and sighed that Lin Yuesha was a particularly meticulous person.
Uya comes from the Northwest and is more used to eating mutton. After arriving in the North, she ate less mutton and started to crave it.
"Cousin, General Qi has been waiting for you for a while. Leave this to me."
Wuya took the initiative to take over, and Lin Yuesha went to find Qi Heng.
It was another sunny day, with the sun blazing down.
There's not much shade at the beach, making it even hotter.
Qi Heng took the veil and put it on Lin Yuesha's head, then said, "I made a kite. Do you want to fly it?"
"yes."
Lin Yuesha clapped her hands. She had been very busy lately and had little time for fun and leisure.
Whether it's the construction of the shipyard or the small workshops, things are gradually getting on track. Lin Yuesha has drawn up another piece of land by the sea, preparing to open more small workshops and provide employment for more people.
"Good, my wife is smart and capable, she has surpassed her husband."
Qi Heng took out his purse, inside which was a pair of exquisitely crafted, peanut-shaped gold ingots, not much larger than a fingernail.
"This is a reward from your husband to my wife."
Qi Heng had just taken out the gift he gave to Lin Yuesha for the Dragon Boat Festival.
Making the peanut-shaped gold ingots isn't difficult, but creating such lifelike ones depends on the craftsman's skill.
Qi Heng hired a master craftsman to make a pendant from the gold ingot. Qi Heng then strung it with a red cord and put it around Lin Yuesha's neck. He made a bracelet out of the remaining gold ingot for her.
Are you trying to soothe a child?
Lin Yuesha touched the golden peanut on her chest, feeling very happy.
She wasn't particularly attached to jewelry, but the one Qi Heng gave her was different; it represented his sentiment. Lin Yuesha always valued thoughtfulness.
"Yes, that's just to coax you. You're still a child, aren't you?"
Qi Heng took Lin Yuesha's hand, and the two headed straight for the soft sandy beach.
A moment later, a peacock kite soared into the sky, accompanied by Lin Yuesha's occasional soft laughter.
Madam Xu watched from a distance and couldn't help but sigh, "If Gouzi had even a fraction of Qi Heng's insight, I wouldn't have to worry about him so much."
"Mother, General Qi's insightful understanding requires too many things to exchange for."
Uya remained silent for a long time before speaking.
No wonder Qi Heng is so devoted to Lin Yuesha. Who wouldn't like a kind-hearted, beautiful, and interesting woman like Lin Yuesha?
"Mother, I can't explain it, I just love the moon-like gauze so much."
Logically speaking, Wuya should have been jealous of Xu Da and Lin Yuesha's close relationship, especially since Lin Yuesha was beautiful and Wuya wasn't engaged to Xu Da at the time, so she should have felt threatened.
But Wuya had almost nothing; she wanted to be sisters with Lin Yuesha.
Lin Yuesha's way of speaking makes people feel very comfortable, and there is no pressure at all when you confide in her.
"Yes, Yue Sha has had a tough time. Lin Shusheng is a scumbag. They've finally made it through, and their lives can only get better from now on."
Mrs. Xu approves of Wuya, and the two share the same opinion.
Lin Yuesha had been playing for an hour and had drunk the tea prepared by Qi Heng. The couple rested in a shady spot.
Early tomorrow morning, Qi Heng will set off for the North. With Madam Xu accompanying him, Lin Yuesha is quite at ease.
"The Prince of Zhenbei is dead."
Qi Heng informed Lin Yuesha of the latest news he had received: the North would soon face a new round of major reshuffling.
The situation in Yingcheng, Fucheng and other places is now more tense, and another major battle is about to break out.
"Good riddance! That scumbag deserved to die long ago. Sister Red Peach would be so glad to know this in the afterlife!"
Mentioning the Hearts made Lin Yuesha feel sad again.
"Before he died, his abdomen was cut open and his intestines were pulled out several meters away."
After the Prince of Zhenbei died, his head was chopped off and thrown out of the mansion. It was then kicked around by the people of the whole city, and no one knows where it is now.
"He deserves it."
Serves her right! Even though she didn't kill the Prince of Zhenbei with her own hands, Lin Yuesha still harbored resentment.
Lin Yuesha witnessed firsthand how Xiao Su treated the young girls. If it weren't for Hong Liu's betrayal, she might have already succeeded.
However, things are better now. Commander Wu has occupied half of Yingcheng, which is a good outcome.
With the death of the Prince of Zhenbei, his subordinates are undecided, and the Wei family is interested in taking over, but it will likely be difficult.
Qi Heng was also eyeing this lucrative opportunity, so he had just thought about it and decided to bring Tian Dali over with him.
Tian Dali served under the Prince of Zhenbei. Because of his good character, he made several brothers in the army.
One of them had already risen to the rank of commander of a thousand households.
If Tian Dali mediates, Qi Heng can take in some of the Prince of Zhenbei's men.
"Okay, but Tian Dali has bad legs, so it's best not to let him go to the battlefield."
After Tian Dali came to work at the shipyard, his family heard the news from somewhere and came to him. They knelt down at the shipyard gate to apologize and hoped that Tian Dali would return to the Tian family.
Especially Old Lady Tian, upon hearing that Zhao had become the head chef of the dock and was earning more than ten taels of silver every month, her eyes turned red, and she cried and begged.
Old Mrs. Tian didn't want Zhao to return to the Tian family; rather, she couldn't bear to part with Zhao's monthly wages and tried every means to swindle them out of her.
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