Chapter 32 Encountering Adultery
Xie Yunyu nodded and asked, "Yes, it's my home. You didn't know?"
"I don't know. I didn't pay attention to these things." Wu Yumin shook her head excitedly.
"Then, Sister Xie, are there no storybooks in Tianxing Tower suitable for women to read?"
Xie Yunyu thought for a moment and said, "There is one called 'The Legend of the White Snake,' which is suitable for women."
However, Tianxing Tower is a place frequented by men, so I wonder if this new story will be well-received.
Upon hearing this, Wu Yumin became interested and said, "Then tell me quickly, and I'll give you some advice."
Seeing this, Xie Yunyu smiled and said, "It is about five hundred years ago, when a child saved a white snake on a mountain."
The story of how the white snake, after five hundred years, cultivated herself into human form and transformed into a stunningly beautiful woman to repay a debt of gratitude.
Wu Yumin had probably never heard such a fantastical story before, and clapped her hands repeatedly, saying:
"This is good, this is good. And then what happened?"
"Later, Lady White Snake was taken away by a monk and imprisoned under Leifeng Pagoda on the shore of West Lake."
"Ah... how could it end like this?"
"After all, there is a difference between immortals and mortals, and between humans and demons!" Xie Yunyu explained.
Wu Yumin thought about it carefully and said, "That's true. Otherwise, the world would be in chaos."
The two talked as they walked.
From Wu Yumin's occasional remarks, Xie Yunyu could tell that she had her own insights into things, and they were quite reasonable.
Before they knew it, the two had arrived near the top of the mountain.
Suddenly Xie Yunyu stopped and reached out to grab Wu Yumin:
"Shhh."
Wu Yumin was startled, stopped in her tracks, and listened carefully.
"There's no future for us. Let's not see each other again."
A soft, gentle male voice said.
"No, I can't lose you. How can I live without seeing you? Don't worry, I will never let you down in this life."
It turned out to be a man's voice, though it was rather rough.
Wow, I can't believe I'm hearing about this kind of homosexual affair here.
Xie Yunyu became excited immediately.
Wu Yumin was taken aback and accidentally cried out.
The noise startled two people in the woods.
"who?"
The gruff man's voice boomed.
Xie Yunyu quickly whispered, "Hurry up, hurry up."
After saying that, he grabbed Wu Yumin, turned around, and ran downhill, quickly turning into the woods ahead.
When a tall, imposing, and rather dashing-looking man emerged from the side, all that could be seen was a light green dress that drifted into the woods.
Then came a handsome man with delicate features, red lips and white teeth. He looked frail and pitiful, dressed in white, and his face showed panic.
"Your Highness, we've been discovered! What should we do?"
It turned out that this imposing man was none other than Ye Jing, the heir apparent of the Marquis of Guangping.
This delicate-looking man was Chen Jiatao, the illegitimate son of the Vice Minister of Rites.
Seeing Chen Jiatao's panic, Ye Jing comforted him:
"Don't panic, I saw her clothes. I'll handle it. You can go back now and don't worry."
Chen Jiatao hesitated for a moment, then simply nodded, looking pitiful as he walked away in another direction.
Xie Yunyu and Xie Yunyu jogged down the mountain and only caught their breath halfway down.
Wu Yumin clutched her chest and said, "This is so exciting! How could I encounter something like this? And by two men?"
Xie Yunyu took a couple of breaths and said, "Those who can study here must all have some status. Don't tell anyone about what happened today."
To avoid causing us trouble.
Wu Yumin nodded vigorously a few times.
Then the two looked at each other and smiled.
It seemed that because they had shared a common experience and a common secret, their relationship became closer on the way back.
On the way back, Wu Yumin kept tugging at Xie Yunyu's sleeve, asking her to tell the Legend of the White Snake.
Back in the Wu family courtyard, Grandpa Xie and Vice Director Wu had already finished two jars of wine and were chatting idly, tipsy.
Xie Yunyu and Wu Yumin stepped forward to serve tea and then helped the two of them to rest.
Afterwards, the two sat in the courtyard and had lunch together, enjoying Wu Yumin's collection of storybooks.
The two chatted and laughed, enjoying a pleasant day together.
As dusk fell, Xie Yunyu and a slightly tipsy old man returned to their residence.
Xie Yunyu had just finished settling Old Master Xie out when Zheng pulled her aside and bombarded her with a series of questions:
"How is it? How is it?"
Xie Yunyu smiled and said, "Lively and cute, and good-looking too. She has been studying and learning to read and write since she was a child, and is skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting."
He seems carefree, but he's very serious when it comes to important matters.
After all, she didn't read all those books on that huge bookshelf in her room for nothing.
Upon hearing this, Madam Zheng laughed and said, "Good, that puts my mind at ease."
“I also invited her to Tianxing Tower in two days. My elder brother happens to be off work that day, so it will be a good opportunity for them to meet.”
Upon hearing this, Zheng grinned and said, "That's perfect. You've thought of everything."
Xie Yunyu added, "Since this is a matchmaking matter, we should inform the other party's elders."
Meeting in private is inappropriate; it would be extremely impolite.
"Yes, yes, you're right. I'll talk to your grandfather tomorrow and ask him to inform the Wu family."
When Zheng talked about this, he was very happy and full of energy.
The next day, after sobering up, Old Master Xie sent someone to inform the Wu family.
Zheng happily went to Jinxiufang and made seven or eight sets of clothes for Xie Yuntang in one go.
After Xie Yuntang returned from his official duties in the afternoon, Zheng Shi dragged him around trying on clothes, one after another.
Xie Yuntang asked with a puzzled look, "Mother, why are you making so many clothes when it's not a holiday?"
"Aren't you on holiday the day after tomorrow?"
As Zheng helped Xie Yuntang choose a jade pendant, she asked him questions.
"Yes, I have a day off the day after tomorrow."
Xie Yuntang looked at the clothes he was wearing and slowly nodded.
"Go to Tianxing Tower with your sister the day after tomorrow. I've been going to the government office every day lately and don't get back until evening. I'm worried you'll get tired, so I'll take you out for a walk."
Xie Yuntang said, "Mother, my job is very simple. It's just organizing historical materials and compiling records. It's not that tiring."
"Working at a desk all day long, how can you not be tired?"
If your shoulder is uncomfortable, go to our clinic and ask Dr. Mao to come and massage it. He's an expert at that.
Xie Yuntang smiled and said, "Mother, I'm really not tired."
Upon hearing this, Madam Zheng smiled and said, "Alright, alright, if you're not tired, you can go with your sister the day after tomorrow, okay?"
Upon hearing that he was accompanying his sister, Xie Yuntang smiled and said, "It is only right for me to accompany my sister to inspect the store."
Zheng laughed and said, "Alright, it's settled then."
After saying that, she picked out a crimson dress and gestured at Xie Yuntang.
Xie Yuntang looked troubled and said, "Mother, isn't this color too bright? We're not going to a wedding banquet."
Even for a wedding banquet, you wouldn't wear such red.
As he spoke, he picked up a silver-gray brocade robe and said:
"Mother, this one is nice."
Madam Zheng glanced back and frowned, saying, "Isn't this a bit too plain?"
Xie Yuntang laughed and said, "Mother, I have already entered the court as an official. Dressing in such a flashy way is not in line with my current status."
After thinking about it, Zheng agreed: "Okay, I'll do as you say."
On the day Xie Yuntang was off work, Xie Yunyu got up very early and casually picked out a moon-white dress to wear.
When they came out, they saw Xie Yuntang wearing a silver-gray outfit. It looked good, but the two of them together looked rather plain.
She turned around, went back, and changed into a smoky purple outfit.
After waiting for a long time, Zheng and Xie Yuntang saw that she had changed her clothes. Zheng asked anxiously:
"Why did you have to change your clothes?"
Xie Yunyu said calmly, "Mother, you don't understand. This is called 'purple aura coming from the east'."
Xie Yuntang smiled but remained silent.
Madam Zheng was very pleased: "Yes, yes, the auspicious purple aura from the east will bless today's affairs to go smoothly."
Xie Yunyu said smugly, "That's a must."
The two arrived at Tianxing Tower together. Today, the imperial court was on holiday, and there were indeed many more people here.
Just after 7 a.m., a large number of people poured into the West Hall, all there to listen to The Legend of the Condor Heroes.
Xie Yuntang was no exception; he sat in the back row and listened with great interest.
Xie Yunyu waited for Wu Yumin at the door.
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