Chapter 144: Is It Suitable?
The next morning, Song Yuntang was awakened by a knock on the door.
Hearing the light footsteps in the next room, she turned over, with no intention of getting up immediately.
The person who came so early must be either Mu Dong or Mu Qiu, or the second brother. Anyway, they are all acquaintances, so even if they see Xu Qingye staying in her yard, everyone should be able to understand.
After all, they are an engaged couple.
The courtyard door was opened from the inside, and when Lin Jingyao saw Xu Qingye, a layer of frost immediately appeared in his eyes.
The anger boiling in his heart made his face turn cold, and the knuckles of his clenched fists began to turn white.
"Where's Tang'er?"
Xu Qingye was as nonchalant as ever, "She's still sleeping in the room. If Young Master Lin has anything to say, it's the same if you tell me."
Lin Jingyao suppressed the anger in his heart.
"Xu Qingye, do you think you are worthy of her?"
The man's eyes were deep. "Whether I am worthy of her or not is a matter between her and me. It is not Mr. Lin's turn to judge."
"you!"
The good manners that Lin Jingyao usually maintained were almost gone at this moment. Perhaps because he was too angry, his breathing was a little rough, and he walked forward and grabbed his collar.
"Xu Qingye, Tang'er is young and naive, how can you be naive? I heard from Tang'er that you two are going to get married soon, and you can't wait for a few days?"
Xu Qingye calmly reached out and clamped the fist that was pulling at his collar. It didn't seem like he was using much strength, but in fact, Lin Jingyao felt as if his bones were about to be crushed.
After all, he was a young man who grew up in a wealthy family. He had never had to carry anything on his shoulders or in his hands since he was a child, and there was always someone to take care of him.
Although Xu Qingye is also a scholar, he grew up in the mountains after all. He has been helping his family with farm work since he was a child. He can do everything that other mountain men can do. Although he has been ill for several years, he has a solid foundation after all.
Lin Jingyao let go of Xu Qingye's collar and struggled to pull his hand back.
Xu Qingye remained calm, "If it weren't for your Lin family's repeated mischief, I wouldn't have to worry about Tang'er's safety and stay here. I know better than Mr. Lin how important a woman's reputation is, but I am her fiancé. Although it is against the rules, no one will say anything if I stay here, right?"
Lin Jingyao had no way to refute.
"I don't want to have any unnecessary arguments with you. I came here to see Tang'er. Go and call her out."
Song Yuntang got up leisurely, dressed neatly, yawned, and opened the door.
"What does Master Lin want from me?"
"Zhao Zhao needs you to mediate. Come with me to the county town." Lin Jingyao obviously lost his patience after being interrupted by Xu Qingye.
"Mr. Lin, are you ordering me?" Song Yuntang stepped forward. "I don't know what your status is in asking me to go to the county town with you? When Madam Lin came yesterday, I told her that I would not accept mediation on this matter and would obey the decision of the county magistrate."
Lin Jingyao frowned.
"Tang'er, don't be unreasonable!"
Song Yuntang said in a nonchalant tone, "If you think that not accepting mediation is unreasonable, then just treat it as me being unreasonable. I'm about to get married, and I don't want to have anything to do with the Lin family anymore. I hope Mr. Lin will remember our past friendship and not disturb my life again."
She nodded slightly, closed the gate directly, and looked back at the man who had been standing behind her.
"Xu Qingye, I'm hungry."
Hearing her words that seemed to be in a coquettish tone, Xu Qingye smiled and touched her head, "I'll go cook for you."
After saying that, he walked towards the kitchen.
Lin Jingyao, who had always been conceited, was ruthlessly locked out by Song Yuntang. He already felt humiliated, and when he heard the conversation in the yard, he suddenly felt sour in his heart.
He gritted his teeth, led Awang and turned away. All kinds of emotions flooded his heart, making him a little overwhelmed for a moment.
…
After Song Yuntang finished washing up, he fed the chickens and ducks, picked up eggs, and watered the chives and pepper trees on the windowsill. Xu Qingye's breakfast was also ready.
In the morning, I cooked rice porridge and steamed a bowl of egg custard. I also heated up two pieces of date paste cakes left over from last night by sticking them on the edge of the pot and brought them to the table.
Xu Qingye handed a spoon to Song Yuntang.
"After breakfast, I'll go with you to find a shop."
"good."
Song Yuntang naturally took the spoon and started eating.
Just after finishing the meal, there was another knock on the door. "Brother and sister-in-law, are you there?"
Song Yuntang was about to stand up but was held down by Xu Qingye.
"I'll go."
He opened the gate and looked at Xu Wencheng who was standing outside the yard with a bag on his back.
"What are you doing here?"
"Let someone come in and sit down first." Song Yuntang also came out of the house and greeted Xu Wencheng warmly.
Xu Wencheng waved his hands quickly.
"No, no, mom was worried that my eldest brother didn't have any clothes to change into while he was staying at my sister-in-law's house, so she asked me to bring some over this morning. I've already delivered the things, so I won't bother my eldest brother and sister-in-law. They are busy with their own things."
As he spoke, he took off the bag on his shoulder and stuffed it into Xu Qingye's hand, then turned around and left quickly.
Looking at the baggage in his hand, Xu Qingye felt a little helpless.
If someone didn't know the reason, they would think that his parents were eager to abandon him.
Looking at his strange expression, Song Yuntang raised his hand to touch his nose, with a smile on the corner of his lips almost undisguised.
This man who has always been mature, steady, calm and composed, had such a reaction today that it was in stark contrast to his usual image, and it was simply hilarious.
Seeing the smiling face of the girl at the door, Xu Qingye just shook his head helplessly, put the bag in the house, and went out with her towards the academy.
…
As if Xu Qingye had a destination in mind, he led her across the half street next to Yihe College, then turned a corner opposite Yihe College and came to the street opposite the Feicuixuan where Song Yuntang had been last time.
Next to Feicui Xuan, close to the direction of Jardine Matheson College, is a wine shop.
The decoration of this tavern looked a bit old. There was a long cylindrical red lantern hanging at the door. The red paper outside the lantern had faded into light pink.
The last time Song Yuntang came here, he had noticed this shop.
It’s just that Feicuixuan and the surrounding shops are all in a line, with much more eye-catching decorations and furnishings, except for this wine shop which is set back a bit and looks inconspicuous.
At the time, she felt that this tavern was somewhat different from the business she wanted to do, so she didn't take it seriously. Instead, she set her eyes on the corridor in front of the Feicuixuan.
Xu Qingye took Song Yuntang to the tavern. When passing by Feicuixuan, the shopkeeper Miao of Feicuixuan suddenly appeared at the door, smiling and greeting Song Yuntang.
"The girl is here again. Have you come to work at Feicui Xuan?"
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