Xie Yuancheng put his arm around me and told Li Ruowei a secret, then took me back to take a bath. I waved goodbye to Li Ruowei, who was angry behind me, saying she would take good care of Yan'er tomorrow.
Before dawn, Xie Yuancheng opened the windows and doors, ostensibly to punish me for sneaking out. I lay on the bed, clutching my blanket, pretending to be dead.
"Ying'er~ The sun is high in the sky, get up and play with me~"
"You're not a child anymore, and Yu'er and the others aren't here, they won't play with you~"
"Alright, I'll take off my clothes and lie down with you on the bed. I don't want to go out anyway. Linyang is safe now, and I, the Marquis, can finally retire gracefully."
Xie Yuancheng always knows how to deal with me. That's when I lifted the covers, and he dragged me to wash up. After we were done, Xie Yuancheng took me out.
"That's strange, you actually offered to let me wear men's clothes? Tell me, what are you up to?"
I turned to look at Xie Yuancheng. His big eyes blinked, but he didn't say a word. Anyway, no matter what kind of trouble he caused, I could handle it and happily followed along.
He was mysterious for a while, then he just took me fishing, saying it was for self-cultivation. I held the fishing rod and looked around at a few other people fishing, and then I smiled.
“Yuancheng, you should take me to plant trees and flowers. That would be good for cultivating one’s character.”
"Take it one step at a time~" Xie Yuancheng was definitely channeling Yu'er. He changed into casual clothes, combed some of his hair down, and with his clear and innocent eyes, he looked like a big boy.
If no one knew, no one would know he was the father of three children, nor would they believe he was a domineering and cunning marquis. I had been fishing with him all morning and was exhausted, but thankfully after lunch he took me for a stroll in the northern part of the city.
There are more silk and embroidery shops here, as well as some wealthy families. He and I were walking along quite well, with people buying and selling cloth on both sides.
"Get out! You clumsy girl, you're filthy. We've told you countless times, we won't accept your things." A pockmarked, somewhat plump woman pushed a girl out: "Your stitches are coarse, your double-sided embroidery looks like it was gnawed by a rat. Don't come back."
The woman closed the door after speaking. I looked at the sign above; it was an embroidery shop. The girl who had been kicked out picked up the handkerchief and purse from the ground and sat at the doorway, crying.
It was Ye Ye! She really can embroider, but her hands and feet seem a bit clumsy. Yesterday, Xie Yuancheng got me drunk, and only later did I realize that she was rather awkward when picking up food, like she was faking it.
"Let's go~" After the troublemakers caused chaos in the city, I didn't dare to go up and ask them anything easily, just feeling sorry for them.
Xie Yuancheng smiled and came over to take my hand: "Ying'er~ You're so rational now. I was worried you would rush up and ask."
"I'm a mother now, and I've seen some things, so I should grow up and mature. Whether it's true or not, I only want to be good to you, and raise our children together~"
This is my biggest wish: to go through thick and thin with Xie Yuancheng and the little ones, and then watch them grow up. Just thinking about it is wonderful.
Xie Yuancheng stroked my hand, and we continued walking. He came here to order some purses and a few strange bags. I knew it! He wasn't here for anything.
We entered the largest silk shop. There weren't many people inside. When the shopkeeper saw him, he invited him to the inner room. Xie Yuancheng explained his requirements, and the shopkeeper nodded repeatedly.
"I hear this, it sounds so much like that kind of thing." My face turned red. What was Xie Yuancheng trying to do?
"Ying'er, this is the improved version, the stuff you'll need every month." Xie Yuancheng told me in a low voice, "Women really do have a hard time. I put a lot of effort into these things, but they're very practical and inexpensive."
Back in 2020, I did some research and found that Dazhao had a lot of cotton, and cheap cotton could be made using resin and pulp. This was a major discovery for Linyang, and you should support me.”
"I've found a real gem! I support everything you do!"
Anyway, it's for the benefit of us women, so of course I'll support it. We stayed inside for an hour, and when we came out, I wanted to go to Zuifenglou for some snacks.
Xie Yuancheng had just led me down an alley when Ye Ye came walking towards us. She glanced at us timidly, then walked with her head down shyly, and suddenly dropped what she was holding.
I was about to pick it up, but Xie Yuancheng pulled me to the other side, moving very fast, and we soon circled around a main street.
Xie Yuancheng led me along, and only spoke after an incense stick had burned: "I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I always feel like she did it on purpose."
"I think so too. I was a little hungry yesterday. Never mind, I'm so hungry~ Let's go out for some snacks."
"Okay~ Ying'er is the best, let's go." Xie Yuancheng shook his head and led me away. There are too many strange things to care about, why bother with one and pay attention to a stranger.
Zuifenglou was still the same as before. As soon as we sat down, a waiter came in to bring us the menu. He knew Xie Yuancheng.
"My lord, a new jar of aged liquor has been opened today. Would you like me to open a pot for you?"
"No need, my Ying'er drank too much yesterday and can't drink anymore today."
Xie Yuancheng didn't even look up after he finished ordering. The waiter probably remembered me; after all, it's only been less than three years.
"Ying'er, I've been so good to you, I can't help but feel proud~" Xie Yuancheng suddenly blurted out. I think I should get his IQ tested when we get back. Is he still out of his mind after being scared last time?
"Okay~ I'll do whatever you say."
Although this is a private room, I give him a lot of face in public, so Xie Yuancheng should be content.
This restaurant is especially famous for its exquisite pan-fried dumplings, jade-colored flower cakes, and rouge-colored goose breast. I've been here several times, and I always order all three. I ate a piece of the jade-colored flower cake, and it had a stronger tea flavor than before.
"Did they add tea?" It smells so fragrant, and the more you eat, the better it tastes.
"You can even tell from this? Ying'er's sense of taste is much better than before." Xie Yuancheng made me some milk tea and added a cherry to it.
"I've just figured something out." I looked at Xie Yuancheng, holding my teacup. "You're not the owner of this restaurant, are you?"
"Ying'er!" Xie Yuancheng frowned slightly: "I remember mentioning this to you before, how could you not remember such a thing!"
"I... I'm just a weak woman, how would I know anything about accounting and making money?" I started to pretend I didn't know, and Xie Yuancheng couldn't do anything about it.
He said a lot, all of it before I fell for him, so it's no wonder I couldn't remember it all. Xie Yuancheng was just about to explain his businesses and ventures to me when there was a commotion outside.
I opened a small crack, and there was that idiot named Xixi, who was quite handsome. Wasn't he a poor man? How could he come to Zuifenglou to eat?
"Yuancheng~ come and see quickly."
"I won't look. Only Ying'er is curious; she always likes to join in on any noisy or exciting things!"
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