Chapter 266 Tan Er, Please Have Pity on Me
Zhao Yi's eyes moved slightly. They had previously agreed to go to Xishan to recuperate, but due to Zhao Wan's marriage and the affairs of the second house, the matter had been delayed until today.
He didn't mind Manman inviting Fourth Aunt to go to Xishan, but if Fourth Uncle was included, he would feel a little hesitant.
The truth is that those two have no restraint in private, and he is worried that they will lead Manman astray.
"Do you want to go to Xishan with Fourth Aunt?"
Zhao Yi looked into Shen Qingtan's clear and bright eyes, with a hint of anticipation, as if he was looking forward to this trip to Xishan.
He was silent for a moment, then sighed softly, "Let's go together."
Zhao Yi was thinking of asking Jiang Chao to go to Xishan tomorrow and arrange another house for him, farther away from Wangyou Tower.
"When Fourth Aunt asked me out, I said I wanted to ask for your opinion, and she said you would definitely go." Shen Qingtan's eyes curled up slightly, and her smile was charming. "I think she makes sense, so I arranged for Chunjiao and Fourth Aunt Zhiyi to go to Xishan to decorate the yard first."
When Zhao Yi heard this, he knew that they were going to live in the courtyard near Wangyou Tower.
He said helplessly: "What if I don't go?"
Shen Qingtan saw Zhao Yi's resistance and seemed unwilling to go to Xishan with Zhao Qiyuan and his wife.
The fourth lady said that it would be more lively with more people and much more fun than going alone.
She thought that Zhao Yi was going to Xishan to recuperate, so she agreed to go to Xishan with the fourth lady.
"No ifs." Shen Qingtan raised his eyebrows and teased him deliberately: "Fourth Aunt said you are not going, so she and I are going alone."
Zhao Yi: “…”
Shen Qingtan looked at Zhao Yi's speechless expression and couldn't help but think of the time when he was in Xishan and saw what the Fourth Madam had prepared for her, his ears turned red.
He was always calm, and that was the only time I saw him embarrassed.
It was just that it was also her first time seeing those ambiguous things, and her situation was not much better than Zhao Yi's.
Now, when she recalled those objects again, her cheeks felt slightly hot.
"How about I turn down Fourth Aunt?" Shen Qingtan thought Zhao Yi wanted to be alone, but now it seems he's worried about going to West Hill with Fourth Madam, and that something "unexpected" might happen at any time. "Wait until they come back from West Hill, then we'll go?"
Zhao Yi looked at her fair face, which was faintly flushed and spread to the corners of her eyes, making her watery eyes look charming.
Her delicate and shy look made his heart flutter.
Zhao Yi gently touched her cheek with his fingers, and her fair and delicate cheek felt slightly hot.
He suddenly understood that she was probably so shy because she was thinking of those fascinating objects in Xishan.
Until this moment, Zhao Yi suddenly felt that it was not a bad thing for them to go to Xishan with their fourth uncle and aunt.
"No need." Zhao Yi smiled and said, "You promised Fourth Aunt, you can't break your promise."
"Hmm." Shen Qingtan took a bite of the red date cake. It was soft and not too sweet, just what she wanted. "Then let's go together."
At this time, the waiter brought the food.
After Shen Qingtan finished dinner, he followed Zhao Yi back to the Duke's Mansion.
Zhao Yi stayed in the Prince of Zhenbei's Mansion for more than twenty days. After he recovered a little, he returned to the Duke's Mansion.
When they returned to Lanxue Garden, they saw Zhao Wan standing at the door holding an oil-paper umbrella.
For the past month, Pei Wuyan has been very well behaved. Apart from staying in the yard, he has gone out to visit friends. There has been no movement, as if he has given up on proposing to marry Zhao Wan.
"Sister Wan'er, why don't you go wait inside?" Shen Qingtan's eyes fell on the lacquered food box in Zhao Wan's hand and asked, "Are you here to bring me food?"
"Second sister-in-law, the Wang family took my birth date and time to the temple for divination, and the result is a good omen. This marriage is almost settled."
Zhao Wan handed the food box to Liu Yue who was standing beside her: "My mother asked me to send you some of the flavors from her hometown. I want you to try them and express my gratitude for choosing a good marriage for me."
Shen Qingtan was not surprised at the Third Madam's attitude at all. As long as the man was powerful and wealthy and could help the Third Madam live a good life, he would be the Third Madam's perfect son-in-law.
Compared to Pei Wuyan, who has no achievements, Wang Shenzhi, who now holds an important position and has a bright future, is more in line with the third lady's wishes.
"Sister Wan'er, you have to live your life yourself. Whether it's good or bad depends on how you manage it." Shen Qingtan said, "If elders who truly care about you can give you some advice based on their experience, you can listen to them if you think they are right. If they think they are wrong, don't take it to heart."
Zhao Wan understood what Shen Qingtan said, and was reminding her to have her own opinions and not be influenced by her mother.
She raised her eyes to look at Shen Qingtan, her eyes full of determination: "Second sister-in-law, you and grandmother have found a good marriage for me. I will not let my weakness disappoint you."
Shen Qingtan smiled and said, "It's getting late, I won't keep you here any longer, go back and get some rest."
Zhao Wan's cheeks flushed slightly, she nodded, and hurried away with an umbrella.
After walking for a distance, Zhao Wan stopped and looked back at the yard shrouded in the night. She could vaguely see Shen Qingtan and Zhao Yi standing at the gate of the yard, and they had not yet entered the yard.
Zhao Wan was filled with gratitude towards her second sister-in-law, who treated her truly well. She was afraid that she would be won over by her mother's tricks and allow her mother to have her way with her in the future, making her life a mess.
That's why I specifically reminded her.
She couldn't let her second sister-in-law down and had to stand on her own feet.
Otherwise, no one can help her.
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Shen Qingtan watched Zhao Wan leave before entering the house.
Liu Yue placed the food box on the table and asked, "Second Madam, would you like to try the food sent by the Third House?"
Shen Qingtan opened the lid and saw several snacks in the box, including crabapple cake, cloud cake, and lard cake.
She tasted a thin piece of cloud cake, which was sweet, soft and delicate.
Zhao Yi looked at her crimson lips, which held a piece of snow-white cake, and easily aroused his desire.
"Don't eat too many desserts at night, be careful not to make your stomach feel bloated." Zhao Yi poured a glass of water and handed it to her.
Shen Qingtan licked the cake crumbs at the corner of her lips and gave him a soft smile: "I just want to try it."
She held the cup and took a few sips of water, and her rosy lips became even more charming and tempting.
Shen Qingtan put the cup on the table and heard Zhao Yi ask, "Is it delicious?"
"tasty."
"Yeah?"
She put down the teacup and looked at Zhao Yi in some confusion, but saw the man leaning over, kissing her lips, hooking her wet tongue, and tasting her sweet taste.
His hands wrapped around her slender waist, pressing it against the edge of the table, creating a seductive curve.
This time, he didn't just taste it briefly, but untied her waist belt with his fingers.
His hands were clearly cold, but Shen Qingtan felt them burning hot. Wherever they passed, it was like a prairie fire. She hugged his neck helplessly and bloomed at his fingertips.
Zhao Yi looked at her bright eyes filled with water, staring at him absentmindedly.
He bent down and kissed the corner of her eye gently, then held her and laid her on the bed.
Shen Qingtan came back to her senses, looked at his slender fingers, and thought of the scene just now. She was too shy to look at him, fearing that he would say something nonsense, so she spoke first.
"I want to take a shower." Shen Qingtan clutched the quilt tightly, buried his cheek in the quilt, and revealed a pair of watery eyes: "You call Liu Yue in."
Zhao Yi realized that he had gone too far. He had only wanted to have a taste of her, but when he really met her, he could not help himself and it was natural. He was afraid that staying would make her angry, so he left the inner room and called Liu Yue in to serve her.
Shen Qingtan came out of the shower and did not see Zhao Yi in the inner room.
Tingxue poured her a glass of warm water and said, "Second Master went to the study to wash up."
Shen Qingtan's cheeks flushed red. He drank two sips of water to cover it up, and then he saw a sachet beside the pillow, which was the one she embroidered for him.
He has been wearing it every day for the past month.
In the past, he would wear a different pair of shoes every day.
Shen Qingtan thought about it and decided to embroider a few more for him so that he could change and wear them every day.
There were footsteps outside the door, and Shen Qingtan quickly lay down on the inside of the bed, with his back to the outside, and pulled the quilt to cover half of his head, pretending to be asleep.
She pricked up her ears and heard footsteps stop beside the bed, followed by a rustling sound.
The man lifted the quilt and lay down beside her, pressing against her back and holding her waist.
Shen Qingtan waited for a moment, and seeing that he was well behaved, she turned over and held him to sleep. Over the past few days, she had become accustomed to his embrace, and she felt particularly secure in his arms.
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Three days later, Shen Qingtan and Zhao Yi arrived at Jiaomen and reunited with Zhao Qiyuan and his wife.
As soon as Shen Qingtan came out of the corner gate, she saw the Fourth Madam sitting in the carriage and waved at her: "Tan'er, come here quickly, Fourth Auntie has something to tell you."
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingtan let go of Zhao Yi's hand, walked to the Fourth Madam's carriage, and lifted the curtain.
She asked, "Aunt Si, what do you want to say?"
The Fourth Lady urged, "Tan'er, please get on the carriage. I want to tell you something private. It's inconvenient for others to hear."
Shen Qingtan did not move, but looked up at the Fourth Madam. He saw that her cheeks were rosy and there was a hint of spring between her eyebrows.
The fourth lady was dressed differently today than usual, wearing a long dress with a stand-up collar, and covering herself tightly.
Based on Shen Qingtan's understanding of the Fourth Madam, in such hot and humid weather, she would wear as thin as possible and as much as she could within the legal limits.
It's rare to see her dressed so formally.
A thought flashed through her mind, and then she saw the Fourth Madam leaning on a large soft pillow with her hands on her waist, looking delicate and weak, with a hint of resentment in her eyes.
Seeing this, Shen Qingtan thought he was mistaken. The Fourth Madam was dressed warmly, not to hide any traces of ambiguity.
She was worried that the Fourth Madam was not feeling well, so she stepped onto the wooden ladder and entered the carriage: "Fourth Madam, are you not feeling well?"
When the Fourth Lady saw Shen Qingtan looking at her for a long time, her little face was full of worry.
Her eyes turned slightly and she sighed.
"Your fourth uncle is a rough man with a quick temper. I am also a spoiled person with a bad temper. As soon as he comes home, we fight all day long. There is no peace for us."
The fourth lady's soft arms came around and hugged Shen Qingtan tightly, "Tan'er, please have pity on me and ride in the same carriage with me."
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