Chapter 25 discusses rules. Shen Jiuxu says, "He knows you have a Daoist partner." ...
"Jiang Feiwan, I don't know what's wrong, I think I've caught a cold. I've been sneezing a lot lately. You guys at Shenwuke are really strange, I don't feel comfortable at all."
Lian Quesheng barked as he pushed open the door of Fuyou Palace and walked in, saying, "For your safety, I've taken the liberty of bringing you some herbs, so you don't collapse before the seventh day after your death. How will we enjoy the show then?"
"Xichuang went a long way to catch this for me, so remember to pay me. Considering we're friends, just give me 70% of the price."
His voice was so penetrating that it scared away the crows in the elm tree, who flew into the air and then timidly looked down.
"Why did you come here?" Jiang Yu didn't say much to him, took the medicine bag from his hand, and casually put it on the table. "I have no money, but you can take my life."
"Take it, take it."
Lian Quesheng waved his hand helplessly, "I just saw Dianxing outside. He said you wanted a wedding dress, and I happened to have one for you. There's no need to buy one, so he won't go to the store and alert everyone, causing a big fuss. People will think that Dianxing has taken a fancy to a girl and is getting married!"
"But what kind of wedding dress are you going to wear?"
You'll find out tomorrow.
"I prepared this when I heard that you two had become Daoist partners, but I never gave it to you. Although it's a bit late now, you and Jiuxu haven't officially gotten married yet, so it should still be useful."
Lian Quesheng took out a mahogany box from his collection bag, inside which were two sets of clothes neatly arranged. He said with an arrogant expression, "These are made of Tianshan ice silk. You can't buy them no matter how much money you spend. I went to find them myself."
Thanks.
"What are you saying? We're all friends. Remember to let me know next time you get married." Lian Quesheng's neck flushed red. "We're friends, why are you saying such touching things? Why are you being so polite!"
“Recently, some people in Shenwuke have been causing trouble. Dianxing is too rule-abiding, so you are the most suitable person to handle it.” Jiang Yu is a very “obedient” person. Since Lian Quesheng doesn’t want him to be polite to him, then he doesn’t need to be polite.
"I'm the kind of person who'll readily do chores for others—"
Jiang Yu shook the box in her hand. "Didn't we say not to be polite?"
"Fine." Lian Quesheng gritted his teeth, on the verge of tears. He shouldn't have trusted Jiang Yu; every time, Jiang Yu would deliver a heavy blow just when he was most moved. "Oh, right, I suddenly remembered something. Li Ye and the others told me about Chen—"
"It's not too late, try this."
Shen Jiuxu pushed open the door and saw Lian Quesheng with his legs crossed, looking miserable, as if he was about to take out a handkerchief to wipe away tears. "So Young Master Lian is here too."
"I've come to bring you some things."
A small plate of perfectly preserved, crispy pastries was placed on the table. Shen Jiuxu sat down very formally, his attitude calm and composed, showing no sign of guilt, as if he was born to live here and to stay by Jiang Yu's side. There was absolutely no third person between the two of them.
The more Lian Quesheng looked at him, the more he resembled a wolf hiding its tail. He clearly knew that Jiang Feiwan had a Daoist partner, but he pretended not to know anything. How could there be such a person?
Don't think he doesn't know why Li Ye and the others suddenly disappeared. He clearly knocked them unconscious and put them to sleep in the inn, yet he pretended to go find them on his own!
"Try it."
Jiang Yu sensed something was off between the two of them, but couldn't quite put her finger on it. "This was made by Qing Gui herself; you can't buy it outside."
"Won't it poison me?" Lian Quesheng asked hesitantly. He wouldn't have thought of that before, but now he was facing someone who had lost their memory, and he was really afraid that someone might do something heinous for Jiang Yu. "Feiwan, why don't you eat first?"
Jiang Yu: ......
Is there something wrong with those two?
Caught between the two, Jiang Yu couldn't help but roll her eyes. Unable to bear it any longer, she picked up a piece of food and took a big bite, wanting to throw them all out.
"There's still soup simmering outside, would you like some?" Shen Jiuxu didn't care whether he had fulfilled his duties as a host or whether Lian Quesheng across from him had eaten. He just stared at Jiang Yu, and even moved his chair a few times over.
Seeing that everything was alright, Lian Quesheng picked up a piece and started eating. His expression changed as soon as he tasted it. He tried hard to suppress his excitement, but he actually wanted to jump up. This was something his old-fashioned and boring friend could make!
It's absolutely delicious.
A faint floral fragrance lingered on her lips and teeth, sweet but not cloying. She disregarded her pride and said, "That soup...I'd like to try it too."
"It's none of yours." Shen Jiuxu said calmly. Lian Quesheng persisted relentlessly, so Jiang Yu had to intervene, poking him in the waist. "Go on!"
Someone resigned themselves to their fate.
Seeing him leave, Lian Quesheng cautiously approached another of his friends and said, "I have some very important news to tell you: Shen Jiuxu knows you have a Daoist partner."
"Li Ye and the others were at the inn. He accidentally let it slip, and his expression changed drastically before he went out. My disciples must have been drugged by him."
"Didn't he already know? Didn't I tell him?" Jiang Yu looked incredulous. "I told him as soon as we met. Does he still think I was cheating on him behind his back?"
Lian Quesheng looked completely innocent, staring at Jiang Yu. "But Li also told me he didn't know. Our disciple is a good person, and he advised us that forced relationships won't be happy, but he insisted on forcing it..."
An awkward atmosphere spread between the two and quickly permeated the entire room. The paired items seemed superfluous, and Jiang Yu felt as if his reputation had been silently ruined.
So he went to Spring Breeze Pavilion and said a bunch of nonsensical things to express his feelings because he found out that he had a Daoist partner? No wonder he changed so much; he was never so direct before!
Is there some misunderstanding between you two?
Lian Quesheng looked at Jiang Yuqing's face, which was turning purple and then purple, and felt like he had messed up. Just then, Shen Jiuxu pushed the door open and came in. The room was too quiet, and he felt something was wrong. He asked, "What's wrong?"
"It's alright, have some soup."
Jiang Yu's eyes swept over Shen Jiuxu with mixed feelings. No wonder he had felt that this man had been carrying an aura of forbearance these past two days. He really had been wronged.
Trusting the pastries he had just tasted, Lian Quesheng blew on them a few times and drank them all in one gulp. Immediately, his eyes widened like lanterns, and his whole body trembled. The two people sat as still as Mount Tai, watching him jump around.
"Bitter...why is it so bitter?"
"You still say you didn't poison me? I really don't like him. I like someone like Xichuang, okay?" Lian Quesheng had no way to express his bitterness.
“Even the late-night soup is bitter, this soup is for nourishing the body,” Shen Jiuxu explained. Jiang Yu smiled without saying a word, heaven knows what kind of hardship he had been living! Fortunately, Lian Quesheng drank a bowl for him, otherwise he probably would have died in Shen Jiuxu’s arms on the spot if he had drunk it all today.
Why didn't you say so earlier?
"I already told you, you're not included."
Lian Que stormed out in a huff, slamming the door behind her. Then she suddenly came back with a bang, saying, "Don't go around talking nonsense. Actually, I don't like anyone."
As he left, Jiang Yu, who was sitting next to Shen Jiuxu, sighed, "Actually, Xiao Niao is a good person. Don't tease him next time."
"He is shameless and violates human ethics."
Jiang Yu: ...
"ah--"
"He likes the west window." Shen Jiu stated with certainty, "He is the master, and he has fallen in love with his disciple, so he has no manners."
"And what about you?" Jiang Yu chuckled, put down the soup bowl in her hand, and put one hand on his waist. "You've fallen for someone who already has a Daoist partner. What about your rules, Shen Qinggui?"
A note from the author:
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Shen Jiuxu: Be strict with others, but lenient with yourself. This is my principle!
Lian Quesheng: You're so high and mighty, using me as an example! Let's break off our friendship!
Jiang Yu: ...They're so immature, unlike me who's so composed!
The name Shen Qinggui is actually quite meaningful!
Jiang Yu did mention having a Daoist partner, though he said it casually. However, Shen Jiuxu didn't hear it. For more details, please see Chapter 3.
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