Chapter 233
When Shen Rang finally returned, Yun Xi couldn't wait to go to him and, like a weary bird returning to its nest, threw herself into his arms.
This lunge shattered Shen Rang's cold mask, revealing his tender inner self.
He reached out and pulled the person into his arms, holding them tightly: "You missed me?"
"You know perfectly well why you're asking." Yunxi blushed and buried her face deep in his chest, her exposed ear tips turning bright red.
Shen Rang chuckled softly: "Alright, let's go eat."
Yunxi reluctantly let go of his hand and went to the dining room with Shen Rang.
The two sat down, and Shen Rang recounted his encounter with the Luo mother and daughter. He then added, "Our cousin's wife is not someone to be trifled with. I hope she didn't make things difficult for you today?"
Yunxi shook her head: "No."
"That's good," Shen Rang said. "Fortunately, they won't stay at home for long. I will urge my mother to find a marriage for my cousin as soon as possible and send them away early."
Yunxi didn't say anything, but her intuition told her that the mother and daughter wouldn't leave so soon.
After all, Yun Wan arranged for people to be next to Ji Bai Ju, which clearly meant she wanted to watch the show.
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Nothing happened today, but early the next morning, there was a commotion outside.
It turned out that Luo had gotten up early in the morning to go see Zheng.
That makes sense, since when you come to someone else's house, you naturally have to greet the lady of the house.
However, the Luo family's entourage was truly intimidating; it didn't seem like they were going to make a greeting, but rather like they were going to cause trouble.
"Bring everything you brought from home! This lady of the Marquis hasn't been back for so long, she's probably forgotten the taste of her hometown!"
The things they brought from home were pheasants, wild ducks, and a whole slaughtered pig—practical but worthless items, yet they were carried with great fanfare.
"The weather in Luoyang is so strange. It was fine yesterday, but today it's snowing so heavily! You guys, bring over the tarpaulin and cover yourselves up!"
Seeing that the servants were carrying a lot of things, Madam Luo nodded and told someone to go ahead and ask for directions, and they headed towards Rongxi Hall.
The heavy snow seemed to have started falling overnight, and a thick layer of snow had already covered the road, making it difficult for the group to walk.
When Zheng heard that Luo had come on her own initiative, she was surprised. Then she saw Luo arrive, followed by servants carrying something she didn't know.
When the oilcloth covered with snowflakes was lifted, it revealed the bloody raw meat underneath.
Even an ordinary person would be terrified at the sight of such a bloody scene, let alone Zheng, who was a believer. Upon seeing the raw meat, her face turned pale, and she instinctively covered her mouth and nose with a handkerchief, her expression extremely unpleasant.
Luo's smile grew even brighter: "It's just a pile of dead flesh, why are you so scared? You're still the same as when you were a child, you have no courage at all!"
After saying that, Madam Luo turned to the servants and said, "Alright, put the things here, you can all leave now!"
Madam Zhou glanced at the raw meat, her expression turning grim: "Madam, I will immediately instruct the kitchen staff to bring these things into the kitchen."
Zheng nodded, her face pale.
"Oh, this is my heartfelt gift, why are you telling me to put it away so soon? Do you think this raw meat is not presentable, not as precious as those jewels and ornaments?" Madam Luo sneered. "You, since marrying into the capital, you haven't gained any other skills, but you've become more and more snobbish!"
Zheng swallowed hard before speaking, "Sister-in-law, you misunderstand. I was thinking that having the cooks prepare a feast would be the best way to show my appreciation."
Luo snorted coldly.
Since she was on someone else's turf, she couldn't go too far, so she waved her hand and said, "Fine, fine, whatever you say."
Soon the kitchen staff came and took away the pile of raw meat. Zhou Mama instructed the servants to open all the doors and windows, and lit a sandalwood incense stick next to Zheng Shi. Only then did Zheng Shi's expression improve.
Luo took in Zheng's reaction, her contempt growing even stronger: "Alright, you know why I brought Susu here. You need to hurry up these next few days and introduce Susu to those capable and promising men in the capital. Get Susu's affairs sorted out as soon as possible, because I have to go back!"
Her family can't do without her, unlike the Zheng family, where it doesn't matter whether the Zheng family is there or not.
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