Chapter 40 Brother-in-law, beat him up!
It was none other than the county magistrate's son, Chen Liangjin!
Sister-in-law Hu's expression also changed. She immediately pulled Zhou Mujiao behind her and put on a smile: "Young Master Chen, what brings you to our little tea stall?"
"Who wants to come to your shabby tea stall?"
Young Master Chen was fierce towards Sister-in-law Hu, but when he turned to Zhou Mujiao, he was all smiles. Today he was wearing a moon-white robe, his hair was tied up with a crown, a jade pendant hung at his waist, and a pair of new shoes. Considering his stature, he looked quite handsome.
He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Zhou Mujiao, his scholarly air immediately apparent: "Miss Zhou, ever since we parted, I have been thinking of you constantly, wondering when we would meet again. That's why I would stroll around the streets every day, hoping to bump into you. Heaven rewards the diligent, and I have finally met you!"
Zhou Mujiao raised an eyebrow: "Young Master Chen, I hit you before, do you remember? It was in the alley ahead."
“I naturally remember the high expectations the young lady has for me. After returning home that day, I reflected on myself and realized that my past behavior was quite absurd. I must turn over a new leaf.” Young Master Chen cupped his hands again. “I hope the young lady will give me a chance.”
Seeing Zhou Mujiao being approached by a strange man, Chu Liu and Xiao Wu dropped everything and rushed over to block Zhou Mujiao. Chu Liu said with a stern face, "Forget about it. Sister Jiaojiao will never give you a chance!"
Xiao Wu grabbed a stool and shouted, "You dare bully my sister? I'll beat you to death, you scoundrel!"
The two children are good-looking. One calls her "Sister Jiaojiao" and the other "A-jie" (older sister). Without a doubt, they must be Miss Zhou's younger brothers!
Young Master Chen's smile widened, and he half-squatted down: "Young masters, I didn't bully your sister, I just—"
"Jiaojiao isn't my sister, she's my sister-in-law!" Chu Liu said, calling out to Zhou Mujiao, "Sister-in-law!"
Zhao Yunjing had just bought the roast chicken when he turned around and saw Zhou Mujiao talking to a young man. She had her back to him, so he couldn't see her expression. He could only see that the young man she was talking to had a distinguished air about him. He originally wanted them to eat the roast chicken quickly, but when he saw this, he paused. He was worried that the young man might have ulterior motives and that Zhou Mujiao might suffer, so he quickened his pace.
When they were still two or three zhang away, they heard Chu Liu call out "Sister-in-law!" Zhao Yunjing's heart skipped a beat, but he quickly composed himself and rushed over, calling out, "Ajiao!"
Zhou Mujiao was taken aback by the sudden "sister-in-law" from the sixth day of the lunar month. Zhao Yunjing's arrival was just in time, saving her the awkwardness of whether to respond or not.
She immediately moved closer to Zhao Yunjing, a gesture that made Zhao Yunjing feel a sweet warmth in his heart, yet also a slight bitterness.
He always remembered what his mother had told him that day. However, even if he couldn't have those kinds of feelings for her, he still had to protect her. As long as she lived in the Zhao family, she was still a member of the Zhao family.
"What's going on? Are you the magistrate's son, Young Master Chen?"
Young Master Chen recognized Zhao Yunjing and frowned: "I remember you! You hit me! In the alley ahead! But I won't hold it against you for that; after all, I was the one who spoke rudely first. This is none of your business, and I don't want to argue with a country bumpkin! You'd better leave!"
On the sixth day, he shouted, "Who says it has nothing to do with him? He's my older brother! Sister Jiaojiao is my sister-in-law! They're husband and wife!"
"Don't lie to me! Miss Zhou hasn't even put her hair up yet. She's an innocent and virtuous girl. How can you say she's already married? You're deliberately trying to ruin her reputation!"
"I'm not lying! Big brother, tell him that Sister Jiaojiao is your wife! Xiao Wu! Tell him! Isn't your older sister my sister-in-law!"
Zhao Yunjing pressed down on Chu Liu: "Chu Liu, A Jiao, she—"
"Brother-in-law!"
Xiao Wu pointed at Young Master Chen: "He's trying to bully my older sister!"
After saying "brother-in-law" for the first time, the second one wasn't so difficult. Xiao Wu said angrily, "Young Master Chen! My sister and brother-in-law are newlyweds. My brother-in-law dotes on my sister. He lets her wear her hair in whatever style she wants! He's also good to me! Give up, my sister won't give you a chance, and I won't agree to it! Brother-in-law, beat him up!"
The three consecutive "brother-in-law" calls made Zhao Yunjing's head buzz, and he even started to move his hands and feet in unison.
Zhou Mujiao's face was also flushed. She turned her face slightly away, her lips slightly curved. For some reason, Zhao Yunjing hadn't been talking to her or looking at her much these past few days. Moreover, even when their eyes met, he would immediately look away, clearly trying to distance himself from her.
President Zhou has never been in a relationship, but she has seen others eat pork even if she hasn't eaten it herself. Besides, she has never been in a relationship, but she knows what it feels like to be liked. President Zhou has been beautiful since she was a child, and the men who pursue her could line up from the Zhou family's door to France.
First of all, Zhao Yunjing must like her, and there must be a reason why he distanced himself from her.
She used to read online novels when she couldn't sleep at night. There was one book whose title she had forgotten, which described the male protagonist's feelings when he realized that the love of his life was the female protagonist when he was down on his luck. His expression of wanting to get close to her and hold her hand but worrying that he couldn't give her a better life was exactly the same as Zhao Yun Jing's current situation.
Zhao Yunjing had feelings for her, but he was worried that he wouldn't be able to make her happy, so he chose to stay away.
The saying that women become brave when they encounter true love, while men become timid, is absolutely true.
Now that someone is calling him "brother-in-law" in public, how will Zhao Yunjing react? If he responds, she won't let him off the hook.
Seeing that Zhao Yunjing did not make a move, the two children became anxious.
On the sixth day of the lunar month, he jumped up and grabbed his hand, helping him swing it out: "Big brother! Beat him up!"
"Brother-in-law! Beat him up!" Xiao Wu grabbed a stool from beside him. "Use this to beat him up!"
Young Master Chen stood there calmly. He didn't believe that this villager would dare to make a move knowing that he was the magistrate's son, especially in front of everyone.
He bet that the villager would timidly say, "Young Master Chen, please have mercy, Ajiao is already married, please let him go."
The two servants behind Young Master Chen did not have the same composure as him; they started laughing cacophonously, their laughter extremely grating.
The tea stall couple stepped forward to pull Zhao Yunjing away. Brother Hu lowered his voice and said, "The common people can't fight with officials. Don't fall for his provocation. You'd better take Miss Zhou home quickly, or it will be too late. These officials' sons have no principles and no bottom line. If he takes a fancy to Miss Zhou, he will definitely find a way to get her."
Sister-in-law Hu nodded, "They might kill you first, or at least make you look like a monster. Don't worry about that, just take your wife and leave. My husband and I will hold them off for you!"
The couple at the tea stall didn't speak loudly, but because they were close by, Young Master Chen heard them too. Only then did he realize that his reputation in Peach Blossom County was like that—on par with a local bully. No wonder Miss Zhou didn't like him.
Young Master Chen pursed his lips: "What, I told you to leave but you're still standing here? Are you really going to beat me up? I'm not afraid to beat you up, but do you dare to?"
On the sixth day of the lunar month, Xiao Wu and Chu Liu became even more anxious, wishing they could take matters into their own hands.
Zhao Yunjing slapped the two children's hands away, turned to Zhou Mujiao and said:
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