Chapter 17
In the following January, Su Wanxing and Shijiu set some rules.
"Seven days"
"no"
Those three days
"every day"
"Every day? My body would fall apart!"
I will be careful.
"No, seven days is fine."
"Then let's make it three days."
"No bargaining with me."
"Alright then, Master."
"Get yourself ready, I'll go shopping and buy you some new clothes."
"Thank you, Master."
Su Wanxing led Shijiu by the hand towards the clothing shop, picked up a white garment, and held it up to Shijiu's eyes.
How about this one?
"No, I don't like white."
"And what about this blue one?"
"Um"
Su Wanxing picked up the clothes and walked to the counter.
"Boss, make him a suit based on this outfit, and use good quality fabric."
"Alright, Miss, I'll send someone to take your measurements right away."
The tailor takes a soft measuring tape, wraps it around from the shoulder to the armpit, and then measures around the waist and abdomen.
"Young master, you have a truly wonderful physique."
Su Wanxing became somewhat proud from the praise.
"Of course."
"The measurements are done, miss. Please pay a deposit first, and come back in three days to pick it up."
Su Wanxing took out three taels of silver from her purse and handed it to the shopkeeper, then pulled Nineteen away.
"Miss, isn't this too expensive?"
"If your clothes fit well and look good, they're not expensive."
Nineteen was secretly delighted.
The sound of horses' hooves echoed across the stone bridge, followed by three clanging gongs. Then, two rows of bailiffs carrying wooden plaques proclaiming "Newly Appointed Scholars" cleared the way, and the crowd instantly receded to both sides like a tide. Su Wanxing peeked out from the gaps, staring at the man in blue on the white horse.
The man held his long hair back with a single wooden hairpin, a few strands falling to his sides. As the wind blew, his clear, cool eyes gently gazed at the people around him.
"Big sister, who is this person?"
Su Wanxing started watching the drama unfold.
"You didn't know that? It's Mo Ti, the Li family's daughter who passed the imperial examination!"
"Oh, that's amazing!"
"That's right. The two old men in the Li family used all their money to support her education. She didn't pass the exam last year, and she passed away this year due to illness. Unexpectedly, she passed this year. It's a pity that the old couple didn't get to see how successful their daughter was."
"It's truly pitiful."
"Thank you for your support, everyone. I need to go to my parents' graves, so I'll take my leave now."
The cheers around me gradually subsided.
"Then let's go too."
Li Moti knelt deeply three times before her parents' graves, then changed into casual clothes and went to Mingyue Pavilion.
"Are you crazy? Coming to Mingyue Pavilion at this hour?"
Huizhi rarely loses her temper.
"I just really wanted to see you."
"You've already written to me; since you've received the letter, there's no need to see me in person."
"Zhao Yu"
"Don't call me by that name!"
"Okay, okay, I won't say anymore. How have you been these past two years?"
Huizhi took a sip of tea to calm herself down.
I'm doing fine even when I can't see you.
"I know you haven't had a good life these past years, but now I've passed the imperial examination. As long as I gain more experience in a few more years, I'll rise through the ranks sooner or later, and before long, I'll be able to redeem you."
"Why should I be redeemed?"
You can't stay here forever!
"Ha, haven't I been here long enough?"
"Then I absolutely cannot let you stay in this godforsaken place."
I don't need your charity.
"How can this be charity? You've sacrificed so much for me; my success is half your doing. I will redeem you and marry you!"
Huizhi smashed the teacup in her hand.
"Li Moti, are you crazy? We're siblings!"
"Siblings? Ha, we're not related by blood at all, so how can we be siblings?"
"Even if there is no blood relation, it is clearly written in black and white on the household registration certificate!"
"But now I am the head of the Li family, and I will find a way to resolve all of this."
Huizhi looked at the woman in front of him, who had been with him day and night, and she gradually became a stranger to him.
"But you're still too late. I'm already engaged to Miss Su, and she'll marry me at the end of the year."
"What? Miss Su?"
Li Moti carefully searched her mind for the memories of the Su family's young lady.
"You mean Su Wanxing? Didn't you always hate her for bothering you? Why did you marry her?"
"What's it to you?"
"No, I don't believe it!"
"If you don't believe me, come with me to see her now."
"good!"
The two arrived at the Su residence.
"This Su residence doesn't even have a gatekeeper. I'm afraid Su Wanxing can't even afford to hire a servant."
Say what you want.
Huizhi walked in on her own and found Su Wanxing reading a book and drinking tea in the main hall.
"Huizhi? What brings you here?"
Su Wanxing looked at the person next to Huizhi. Wasn't this the scholar she had just seen that morning? Huizhi even recognized her!
"Hello Miss Su, I'm Li Moti."
Su Wanxing quickly invited the two of them to sit down.
"I just saw you this morning. I didn't know you and Huizhi were friends. Nineteen, bring out the best tea!"
Nineteen, he started boiling water and brought the finest tea leaves to the main hall.
"Since I'm here today, I'll speak frankly."
"Alright, Miss Li, please speak freely."
"I have known Young Master Huizhi for many years, and today, during our conversation, I learned of the engagement between Miss Su and Young Master Huizhi. Therefore, I have come to pay my respects."
These words silenced both Su Wanxing and Nineteen.
Su Wanxing looked at Nineteen in surprise, only to see that Nineteen's face instantly turned half black.
"What? Miss Su is getting married to Huizhi at the end of the year, and you haven't announced such a happy occasion yet? You've kept it a secret very well."
Su Wanxing stared stiffly at Huizhi, who then nodded at her.
"Um... did Huizhi tell you all of this?"
Huizhi walked straight to Su Wanxing's side and helped her up by the arm.
"Miss Su and I have developed feelings for each other over time, and we got engaged some time ago. However, due to the rush, we haven't had time to prepare yet."
Su Wanxing looked at Huizhi and then at Nineteen, before finally managing to squeeze out two words.
"Yeah?"
Huizhi pinched Su Wanxing secretly, and she had no choice but to continue along with Huizhi's words.
"Hehe, maybe so. It's too, too rushed, and Huizhi doesn't want to make a big fuss, so the wedding ceremony will be kept simple."
Li Moti was surprised by Huizhi and Su Wanxing's comments, and her expression was not much different from that of Shijiu.
Nineteen finished pouring the tea and silently walked out.
Oh no! The 19th Prince must be furious! What should we do?
Li Moti stood up to offer her congratulations.
"In that case, I congratulate you both in advance. Please be sure to invite me to your wedding banquet!"
"well"
Watching Li Moti leave, Su Wanxing hurriedly said to Huizhi.
"Please feel free to sit here. I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now."
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