Chapter 91
Chapter 91
How could one not be moved by the childhood sweetheart who was such a dazzling person? At that age when love was just beginning, before she could understand what that feeling was about, she had already left Dongdu.
When he returned, he was already a husband.
Even though that man was more brilliant than before, I still felt a little uneasy when I saw him, but what could I do?
He is married and has his own wife.
She had seen the second lady of the Wen family. She was bright and beautiful, like a pearl. In terms of appearance, she was probably even more beautiful than herself.
It's impossible to say that I don't have any feelings.
The object of my admiration in my youth was like moonlight. No matter how beautiful the girl in this world was, she could not be a match for him.
The second lady of the Wen family can make Brother Xie willing to marry her, so she will definitely have a great future. Brother Xie was attracted by her either because of her appearance or her talent, but now he found out that this is the way they would get married, his heart ached and he inexplicably felt a bit unwilling.
Who would be willing to accept that what you want is so easy to obtain for others?
The Sixth Lady of the Yang Family who was standing beside her saw through her thoughts and blamed herself, "The Second Prince did nothing wrong. If anyone is to blame, it's me. I held a birthday party but actually stopped Commander Xie and Madam Xie from entering. I deserve to be punished." She turned around and told the maidservant beside her, "Go and invite Madam Xie over and tell her that it was my negligence today. I hope she will give me some face. I will punish myself by drinking three cups."
The plot of stealing peaches and replacing plums has just been exposed, and when she invited him this time, how could anyone with a discerning eye not understand what she was thinking?
I'm afraid you're here to laugh at me.
The maid walked out, and the second princess beside her did not say anything to stop her.
Today, thanks to the young lady's presence, the two of them were able to find a seat in the Mixian Tower, which never bows to high officials. Although he is injured and cannot drink, he is not seeking pleasure for himself tonight, but only to make the young lady happy. He cannot drink, but the young lady can.
Xie Shao planned to wait for someone to come in, order all the best food and wine here, and spend a huge amount of money to treat the young lady to a feast.
After waiting for half an hour, the servant finally came back with a golden teapot in his hand. He still had a smile on his face and filled the teacups for the two of them. "This is the morning dew brought from Lingshan this afternoon. The tea leaves are young buds from Yunshan. I only took the middle bud. It's a bit bitter when you first drink it, but then there's a sweet taste in your mouth. Thank you, Commander, and Second Madam, for trying it..."
Immediately afterwards, the maids from Mixian Tower came in one after another, holding a variety of dishes in their hands.
The waiter stood by and introduced the dishes one by one: "Fried deep-sea cod, steamed tiger grouper, baked sea cucumber, salt-baked conch, stir-fried clams..."
Plates of golden butterflies and silver plates were placed in front of the two of them. Even the man, who was used to luxury, slowly fixed his gaze on them and rubbed the teacup lightly with his fingers.
Min Zhang behind him was stunned. Even the tribute from the palace was probably not so luxurious.
Things in the deep sea are not something that ordinary people can catch, and they are more precious than gold and jewelry. I am afraid that even the current emperor may not be able to eat such a complete meal.
It is not surprising that Mixianlou, as a large restaurant, has some treasures hidden in its collection. What is surprising is that they are willing to take them out to entertain the young master and the third lady.
How much does it cost...
Min Zhang has never been one to show off his face, and his expression changed at this moment. After the meal tonight, he was afraid that the young master would go back to his old ways.
I subconsciously glanced at the young master, and sure enough, the spring breeze on his face that had been on for a day was clearly showing signs of collapsing.
In contrast, the third grandmother was much calmer. She stared at the dishes on the table with surprise and asked excitedly, "Are there more of these things?"
The servant stood up and said with a smile, "This year's harvest of marine products is quite good. These treasures are specially kept for the Second Madam. Unlike other dishes, they are eaten fresh. They have been kept in the seawater pool, waiting for the Second Madam and Deputy Envoy Xie to come."
Even Commander Xie was stopped outside. He didn't know what kind of distinguished guest could enjoy such thoughtful treatment in Mixian Tower.
This young lady is not an ordinary money-eating beast. She can swallow gold and the sea. Her husband's heart sank.
The young lady looked up and thanked the servant: "Thank you for your trouble."
"It's my pleasure." The servant bowed and said, "Second Madam and Commander Xie, please take your time. I'll be waiting outside. If you need anything, just give me a call." After saying that, he led the maids out one after another.
As soon as the man left, the young lady picked up the bamboo chopsticks on the table and handed them to the man sitting opposite her, "My dear, eat quickly. We are in for a treat today."
It's a treat, but the several hundred taels of gold are probably gone.
Wen Shuse seemed to be deliberately trying to make fun of him, "My dear, you said that I can order whatever I like. I have tried everything else these days, but I am only thinking about this seafood dish. Is it embarrassing for you, my dear?"
"It's not difficult." He was already on the verge of bankruptcy, his waist was broken, and he had to support her when he got up.
"My dear, please eat quickly." The young lady served him the food and put a piece of sea cucumber in his bowl.
Xie Shao stared at it without moving. This bite was more valuable than gold. He didn’t want to waste the fine bran with his big stomach. “My wife should eat it.”
"My dear, do you want to watch me eat it all? The money is gone. My dear, don't worry about it. Have a good meal. How about tomorrow? We will think of a solution..."
The young lady's character of using as much as she can has long been known outside. It cannot be changed. I can only work harder on myself. Fortunately, my injury has healed. I will go on duty tomorrow...
The two were eating gold inside when the second princess's apology dishes were brought over.
The kitchen manager of Zuixianlou came over and handed the food box to the boy when he saw him. "The Second Princess just sent a maid to tell her that she had ordered a few dishes and wanted to apologize to Deputy Envoy Xie. You can bring it in for them."
Wen Shuse wanted to be the invisible young master, so Uncle Wen had to hide her identity. Now not many people in Mixian Tower knew Wen Shuse's identity.
Only the servant and Uncle Wen that day.
At this moment, the young master was enjoying delicious food with his son-in-law, so how could he have the stomach to eat these ordinary dishes? The servant took it from the steward's hand but did not bring it inside.
The man and the lady inside naturally knew that this meal was very expensive, so there was no waste and most of the seafood on the table was eaten by the lady.
Unable to even drink tea, Wen Shuse stood up, holding his breath and shrinking his stomach, saying distressedly: "Ayuan was much fatter than me before, and now I'm afraid I'm fatter than her..."
The young man looked her over carefully and said in a firm tone what the young lady wanted to hear most, "Madam, you are even thinner."
So why must I find a husband of my own? In times of crisis, he can be by my side and make me happy.
She was so full that she couldn't sit any longer. Today, the second princess had reserved the front hall, so she couldn't listen to the music. The view in the backyard of the Seeking Immortal Building was nice. "My dear, let's go get some fresh air to help digest the food."
The gentleman was naturally happy to accompany and get the cloak for the young lady.
The servant outside the door heard the noise inside and thought it was almost time. He was about to send the food box in when the maid beside the Sixth Lady of the Yang Family came again and invited Wen Shuse to attend her birthday party.
As soon as the young man and young lady inside walked to the door, they heard the maid's voice.
She and her husband had accidentally interrupted the birthday party of the Sixth Lady of the Yang Family tonight. Now that someone had specially sent an invitation, it would be a gift to her and it would be difficult to refuse.
Both her and her are new here. Many noble families have come to today's banquet, so maintaining good relationships is the most important thing.
Since it was the Sixth Lady of the Yang Family who invited us, my husband's good sister, the Second Princess, must be here too. If she comes to thank her brother in front of me, I don't know if I can hold back.
It would be more reassuring for the young man to stay. "Today is the Sixth Lady's birthday. I'm afraid the people around are all women. It would be boring for the young man to go. It's better to go to the backyard waterside pavilion. There are young men there. The young man can still talk to them."
He had no interest in anyone except the young lady tonight. Knowing that she liked lively occasions, he handed her the cloak in his hand and said, "I'll be here. Let me know when it's almost over. I'll wait for you in the carriage."
Wen Shuse responded with an "OK", took two steps forward, and suddenly turned around and rushed to him, stood on tiptoe, and kissed him on the cheek.
After the kiss, she turned around and left. She didn't look at her husband's stunned expression, nor did she care about the eyes of the people around her who were watching the fun. She held up her skirt and followed the maid beside Sixth Lady to the front hall in a hurry.
This was the first time I went to see the Sixth Lady of the Yang Family, and it was her birthday party. I couldn't go empty-handed, so I walked to the elegant pavilion on the second floor of the front hall, and a few steps behind, I whispered to the servant, "Go, and if you get it done, our previous grudges will be wiped out. I'll ask Uncle Wen to promote you and increase your salary."
The servant's eyes wrinkled with laughter, and he nodded repeatedly, "Don't worry, Master. I will do it right away."
Wen Shuse followed the maid forward until they reached the largest elegant pavilion. The maid turned back and made way for him, "Madam Xie, please come in."
The maid guarding the door curtain announced, "Second Prince, Sixth Lady, Madam Xie is here."
A group of women inside were chatting and laughing with the Second Princess and the Sixth Lady. After hearing these words, the place that was bustling just a moment ago suddenly became silent and everyone looked over.
When he saw the young lady walking out from behind the beaded curtain, a flash of surprise flashed across his eyes.
Dongdu is a vast city with abundant resources. There is never a shortage of pretty young ladies, but there are few beauties like her who look so full of vitality at first glance.
Half of the people were still in a daze, while half had come to their senses, with different expressions, waiting for the second princess and today's birthday girl to speak.
After Xie Shao was injured, many people came to visit him at home. However, today, only two familiar faces were seen in the place, one was the second princess and the other was the eldest lady of the Wei family.
Wen Shuse was not a shy person. He had met the Second Princess before. He stepped forward and knelt down to pay his respects. The Second Princess smiled and gave him a small helping hand. "Madam, there is no need to be polite."
Guessing that the young lady sitting next to her in a flowery dress was the birthday girl, Wen Shuse stepped forward and said a blessing, "I'm sorry to have disturbed Sixth Lady's birthday today. I hope Sixth Lady will forgive me."
The Sixth Lady of the Yang Family had phoenix eyes. When she smiled, she gave off a shrewd impression. "What are you talking about, Second Lady? It's just a birthday, but you made such a big scene and took up space. Isn't that ostentatious? I have caused trouble for Second Lady. No matter what I say today, I should apologize to Second Lady."
Although the words were polite, anyone who listened attentively could tell what she meant. She was not called Madam Xie but Second Lady.
"Sixth Lady is coming of age, this is the only time in life, I just want to have some fun, there is no need to show off."
Her attitude was sincere and generous, and her words were impeccable. The Sixth Lady smiled and said to the maid behind her, "Why don't you go and find a seat for the Second Lady?"
The seats in the front were all full, so Wen Shuse could only sit near the door.
After they sat down, the Sixth Lady of the Yang Family continued to chat with her, "When did the Second Lady come to the Eastern Capital? Why didn't I receive any letter? The Xie family and my Yang family are old friends. If you had told me in advance, my father would have sent someone to pick you up."
The biological father of the Sixth Lady is the eldest son of General Yang and the prince of the Duke's Mansion.
After the former crown prince was deposed, everyone knew how she and Xie Shao came to Dongdu. This was too much of a statement.
The second lady of the Yang family was the birthday girl today. She sat on the high platform with the second princess. She could see Wen Shuse at a glance, but Wen Shuse had to lean forward slightly to see her. She replied, "The prince is busy with court affairs. My husband and I are just here in the East Capital for non-official business. How can we trouble you, Lord Yang?"
Sixth Lady regretted what she said as she involved the court and was talking about the Xie family. She didn't gain any advantage and almost got herself into trouble because of her words.
The Xie family couldn't be mentioned, but the Wen family could be mentioned, so he asked her again, "Is the Second Lady from Fengcheng?"
Wen Shuse nodded, "Yes."
"Last time I heard from the Minister's wife that your father was doing some small business in Fuzhou. I wonder what kind of business he was doing?"
The previous words were still polite, but this one was somewhat contemptuous.
Wen Shuse didn't seem to hear it, and smiled and said, "My father and brother have been in Fuzhou for several years. They stayed in Fengcheng this year and got a job as a deputy minister."
Yuanwailang, as the name suggests, is an official position bought with money.
Without asking, one would know that it must be Third Master Xie who bought an official position for the second branch of the Wen family for the sake of his own face.
The Sixth Lady covered her mouth and smiled, "Madam Wen is in Fengcheng. I don't know how many young ladies admired the Third Young Master's prestige. In terms of luck and fortune, I'm afraid no one can compare to the Second Madam Wen."
It was almost as if she was saying that with her family background, she was lucky to marry Xie Shao.
Wen Shuse nodded and said with a smile: "I really don't know about this, but I think my husband is not much better now. He has a face that attracts bees. If he doesn't get married, he will definitely be a playboy and attract the attention of wild flowers outside."
The Sixth Lady was stunned. The Second Princess beside her changed her expression and looked up at her.
The smile on Wen Shuse's face was genuine, half complaining, half proud, like a shy young lady, showing off completely...
I felt depressed and didn't want to listen to them anymore, so I glanced away with lack of interest.
Seeing that she had called the man over, not only did she not feel happy, but she also felt frustrated. She was confused and anxious to succeed. She asked, "Just now I heard from the Second Madam of the Earl's Mansion that the marriage between the Second Madam and Mr. Xie was really shocking. Didn't the Second Madam originally want to marry the Third Mr.?"
Unexpectedly, the Sixth Lady asked someone to help her on the spot. The Second Wife of the Earl's Mansion was extremely embarrassed. It was fine to talk about such things behind her back, but exposing them in front of her would force her to break up with others.
Fortunately, Wen Shuse did not ask who the second wife of the Earl's Mansion was, and she told the whole story straightforwardly, "How did this matter get out? But the person who spread the news only knew one side of the story, but not the other. My husband and I have known each other for a long time, and I was afraid that we would miss our fate in this life, but who knew that I would meet my husband on the wedding night. Now when we mention it, my husband and I both find it incredible. I believe it will be an unforgettable memory in our old age..."
I thought she would hide it, but now that she said it so openly, the people present no longer had the desire to watch the fun.
Even if the two families temporarily replaced the bride and groom, the two have already been married, and the parties involved did not say anything, and they are living a good life. What right do others have to say anything?
But Lady Six couldn't figure it out, so she took a sip of tea and said softly, "Mr. Xie was born into a scholarly family and has always valued rules. Even if he has done something wrong to someone, I'm sure he wouldn't say anything..."
Before he could finish his words, the maid outside came in hurriedly to report: "Thank you, Third Master, for coming."
The Sixth Lady of the Yang Family paused, and the Second Princess beside her also turned her head. Before the people inside could react, the bead curtain had been lifted. The young man looked at the young lady sitting at the end, his face calm, his tone extremely gentle, and he stretched out his hand to her and said, "Madam, it's time to go home."
Wen Shuse looked up, didn't ask why he showed up, nodded and stood up.
The second princess finally reacted, "Thank you, brother..."
Xie Shao paused, and instead of looking at her, he looked at the Sixth Lady of the Yang Family. "Since the Sixth Lady of the Yang Family is so curious about my past with you, just ask me."
The Sixth Lady had invited people over only after hearing what the Second Mistress of the Zhu Family had said. She had not expected Xie Shao to come to her house and question her like this. He must have heard what was said inside. Being caught gossiping on the spot was too embarrassing for a person. Her cheeks flushed, "Master Xie, you misunderstood. I am not..."
"The marriage exchange was my idea. Although the method was dishonorable, my wife and I were in love. I also went to the government office to register afterwards. It is reasonable and legal. There is no need for Sixth Lady to bother to break up my marriage."
A young lady who had just come of age was scolded in person by a third-rank commander for breaking up her marriage at her birthday party. If this were to get out, she would have no face left and would probably have a knot in her heart for the rest of her life.
His face turned red and he was so anxious that even the corners of his mouth trembled.
The second princess was not much better. When Xie Shao came in just now, he didn't even greet her, let alone bow.
She knew his temper well. If anyone provoked him, he would not give face to anyone.
I'm afraid that in his mind, just by sitting here tonight, I have become one of those who bully his wife.
Does he like her so much? She felt anxious and upset. She really wanted to ask him what would happen if she compared herself to Madam Wen Er, but she was afraid that he would never pay attention to her again.
That's all.
He is already married, so what can she do now that she has found out the truth?
I felt heavy inside and had no interest in anything anymore, so I stood up and wanted to chase after him to apologize. Suddenly, a ray of light flashed outside the carved window behind me, followed by a "bang" sound, and the brilliant light lit up half of the night sky.
The still wandering Sixth Lady was also stunned. Why were there fireworks today?
The servant came in quickly and said to her with a smile, "The young master said that he didn't have time to prepare a gift when he first met the Sixth Lady, so he gave these fireworks to the Sixth Lady as a birthday gift."
The Sixth Lady was even more confused, "Young Master?"
The servant bowed and said, "The second lady of the Wen family who just came in, Commander Xie's wife, is our young master."
The baby is here! Woo woo woo, here are a hundred red envelopes.
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