Chapter 417 Kiss (4)
Now she is not leaving alone, and when she returns, she will definitely not be alone.
The mountain road was long and winding, and before we knew it, it was already getting dark. Since we were on a mountain road, there were no restaurants or inns, so we had to stay at a farmer's house. Fortunately, the farmer was kind and warm, and he welcomed us warmly. He even cooked a lot of food and wine.
Because they had to hurry on their journey, Chen Xin and his companions were absolutely afraid to drink, fearing that drinking would cause them to miss their departure the next day. However, Shen Miao, not knowing whether it was because she was in a good mood or because the plum blossom wine brewed by the farmer was so sweet and intoxicating, had a few cups, and her cheeks turned a pink.
“Why did Jiaojiao drink so much?” Luo Xueyan didn’t notice it at first, but when she saw it clearly, she couldn’t help but be shocked. Seeing Shen Miao supporting her cheek with one hand, looking a little drowsy, she quickly reached out to touch her head.
"My dear, you probably don't know how potent this wine is," the farmhouse hostess said with a smile. "It's our homemade plum blossom wine. It tastes sweet, but it has a strong aftertaste. Our maids often drink too much and get drunk. But a good night's sleep will suffice, and you won't feel dizzy the next day. Madam, don't worry."
Luo Xueyan finally felt relieved. Shen Qiu found it funny to see Shen Miao looking a little drunk: "I didn't expect my sister would get drunk one day. How interesting."
After returning this time, Chen Qiu encountered a calm and gentle Shen Miao. Her maturity and steadiness sometimes made him even mistakenly believe that Shen Miao was his older sister. Sometimes he would miss the Shen Miao of the past. Although she was willful and rude, she was still a girl after all. Seeing her like this now reminded Chen Qiu of the Shen Miao of the past, and he felt a sense of familiarity.
“You little brat,” Shen Xin kicked Shen Qiu, “Your sister is already so drunk and you’re still making trouble!”
Shen Qiu quickly stuck out his tongue and pretended to be frightened and begged for mercy. The whole family, including the farmer, were all bustling and happy. Where was the loss and helplessness of "leaving one's hometown"?
Shen Miao propped her chin up with both hands, squinting her eyes as she took in the scene before her. Although the plum blossom wine was intoxicating, she was still somewhat sober. Today was indeed a very happy day. Everything was going according to plan. In fact, besides keeping Chen Xin away from the vortex of Dingjing City, it was also because Dingjing City would be hit by smallpox in a year. Although she had been safe in her previous life, she was unwilling to let her family take any risks now. Staying away from Dingjing City meant staying away from danger. Even if she wanted revenge, she had to do so before protecting her family.
The lively dinner lasted until late at night. The enthusiastic farmer had arranged enough rooms for several people. Luo Xueyan had originally wanted to share a room with Shen Miao, but Shen Miao insisted on staying in the farmer's room next to the courtyard wall, and she had to sleep alone. That room was separate and far away from the others. If she moved in, she would be separated from Luo Xueyan and the others.
At first, Chen Xin felt bad. If there was danger, he was afraid he wouldn't be able to rescue her in time. But Shen Miao, who knew what had happened today, insisted on staying in that room even in her drunken stupor. Seeing this, the farmer's mistress smiled and said, "Sister, perhaps you want to see the flowers outside the courtyard wall? They look beautiful under the shadow of the snow, and all girls love them. Madam, don't worry. Although our place is small, there are no bandits or robbers. If you're worried about your sister, you can set up a tent outside and hire a few more guards."
Everyone then realized that when they opened the windows of the house against the courtyard wall, they saw a large snow-white garden with winter plum blossoms still blooming in the garden. In the moonlight, the shadows of the flowers swayed on the snow, creating a truly beautiful scene.
Chen Qiu was both angry and amused, and pinched Chen Miao's nose: "Squeamish girl, no wonder she's called Jiaojiao, even when drunk she's still looking for a place with a nice view."
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