Xiao Shisan was still a little uneasy about spreading rumors on his own initiative.
However, he felt that since he was the matchmaker, the adults should only be grateful to him, not angry. After comforting himself for a long time, he estimated that it was about time and strolled back home.
Upon arriving at the tent entrance, they saw Xiao Lingchen having someone prepare a small stove to be moved into the tent.
It was getting late, and neither he nor Tongsu had eaten anything. It would be too much trouble to start a fire in the kitchen, so Tongsu suggested that they get some broth and vegetables to cook a pot of noodles. It would be light and warm, perfect for them to eat together intimately.
Xiao Lingchen nodded in agreement. He was becoming increasingly attached to his little girl and didn't want to see her working hard. He thought that he could at least boil some water and lend a hand while cooking noodles, so he happily agreed.
Tongsu had someone bring over broth, chopped green onions, minced meat, and water with flour, then rolled up her sleeves, ready to get to work, and asked with great interest, "Brother, what kind of noodles would you like?"
Xiao Lingchen frowned, suddenly feeling particularly uncomfortable with the word "elder brother": "You still call me elder brother? Change your address."
Tong Su turned around and saw him, then chuckled and whispered in his ear, "Change to what? Lord Xiao? Grand Tutor Xiao? Xiao Lingchen?"
She was considerably shorter than him, and was standing on tiptoe, while he was slightly bent over, and the tip of her nose accidentally brushed against his face.
The touch sent a tingling, electric current through his body, and his ears turned red. He vaguely heard her say, "Then how about I call you brother?"
She was so close, her breath sweet and fragrant, that he felt his ears burning. He lowered his eyes and whispered, "Okay."
When Xiao Shisan sneaked to the tent entrance, he saw Xiao Lingchen standing there with his hands behind his back, getting some fresh air.
Where was the previous sorrowful and gloomy look on his face?
At this moment, he was filled with indescribable pride and satisfaction. His cheeks flushed red, and even his earlobes were inexplicably bright red. He was truly handsome and smug.
"My lord, do you still need me to keep watch at the gate for you tonight?"
"You dare to come back?" Xiao Lingchen saw Xiao Shisan, but he didn't get angry. He just said coldly, "I haven't even had a chance to punish you for talking nonsense."
Xiao Shisan blinked and just smiled.
Xiao Lingchen raised his chin and said, "Fine, seeing how diligently you've served for so many years, I won't punish you. But don't let it happen again."
"yes."
"...You have always been loyal, and I am not one to be harsh on my master. Now that the end of the year is approaching, in consideration of your merits, I will reward you with the Longquan sword that you have always wanted. When you return to the manor, go to my storeroom to get it yourself."
Xiao Shisan was overjoyed and immediately bowed, saying, "Thank you for your reward, sir!"
Tong Su vaguely heard a sound outside and called out, "Who's outside? Is that Xiao Shisan, that liar who talks nonsense, back? Brother, if you see him, detain him for me, I'm going to beat him up."
Xiao Shisan immediately shut up, but still winked at Xiao Lingchen with some doubt: Why does the young lady still call you brother?
Xiao Lingchen snapped out of his daze and said, "Alright, I'll call him here tomorrow, and you can punish him however you like."
Tongsu responded cheerfully from inside the tent.
Xiao Shisan stared in disbelief: Master, isn't this going too far?
Xiao Lingchen turned around and said calmly, "It's not your fault that you don't know this term of address. After all, you and I are different. You are all alone, without any family or wives or concubines, so naturally you don't know that close people use some affectionate terms of address."
Xiao Shisan: ? ? ?
Xiao Lingchen nodded, his expression indifferent, yet with a hint of pride.
"I have something to discuss with Bai Shu tonight, so you don't need to come and stand guard. Go back and rest early. After all, you're all alone, and I understand that you must feel lonely sometimes. Don't be too sad."
Xiao Shisan: !!!
Sir, that's really going too far!
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