Chapter 56 A Person Isolated from the World
Shang Ruyi said, "If I don't make a big fuss, how will my family believe that I'm really hurt?"
Tushe'er was taken aback: "Is Miss putting on a show for others?"
Shang Ruyi nodded silently.
Tushe'er said, "Last night I was wondering why Miss refused when the Duke had suggested that she take charge of the household affairs. I thought she was really too injured to do so. So it turns out she refused on purpose."
Shang Ruyi nodded again.
Tushe'er was even more surprised: "Why? Since Miss's injury isn't serious, why would she use recuperation as an excuse to cancel?"
Seeing her anxious expression, Shang Ruyi laughed and said, "You're thinking ahead for me, but unfortunately, you haven't thought it far enough—I can't take over the power of the steward."
"..."
"Or rather,"
Shang Ruyi's eyes flickered, and although she was in the cramped carriage, her gaze seemed to be looking thousands of miles away: "It's not time for me to take it yet."
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The carriage swayed and rattled along the road, making a monotonous yet heavy sound.
Finally, the car stopped in front of a clinic.
Tushe'er helped Shang Ruyi out of the car and went inside to find an old doctor to examine her injuries. The old doctor examined her and said that no bones were broken and that she would be fine after resting for a while. However, Tushe'er insisted on getting a few doses of medicine before heading back.
After walking for a while, I heard lively hawking sounds outside.
Shang Ruyi lifted the curtain and looked out. The street was full of food and snack shops, and the air was filled with sweet aromas, attracting passersby to linger. Some children were laughing and playing among them, making it a lively scene.
Tushe'er suddenly pointed to a shop ahead and said, "Miss, the box of fruit and snacks that Huang Gongyi gave you seems to be from that shop."
Upon closer inspection, Shang Ruyi recognized it as Wanjia Fruit and Snack Shop.
She thought for a moment and said, "Why don't we buy some to take home as gifts? I saw that everyone ate quite a lot last night."
"OK."
So the two of them got off the carriage and went into Wanjia Fruit and Snack Shop.
The shop is quite large, and the shelves inside are filled with all kinds of fruits and delicacies. They are not only colorful but also have a complete range of patterns, which makes people feel happy at first glance.
Upon seeing a customer, the shopkeeper immediately came forward: "Madam, what would you like?"
Shang Ruyi said, "Shopkeeper, could you give me a few boxes of fruit?"
The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Alright, what flavor would you like, Madam?"
Shang Ruyi thought for a moment and said, "I want one box, with all kinds of fruits and delicacies from your family; another box, with more hawthorn, poria cocos and honey; another box, with nice colors and a pretty arrangement; another box, with some things that children like; and two more boxes, with any flavor and as many ingredients as possible."
The shopkeeper smiled and said, "Madam is such a meticulous person."
After saying that, he immediately went off to get busy, all smiles.
While waiting for her things, Shang Ruyi stood in the shop and looked around.
Just as she was looking around, she suddenly saw a young man in blue walk past the shop entrance.
The man walked very fast, and Shang Ruyi didn't even have time to see his face clearly. She only felt that he was tall and handsome, with a graceful demeanor. Even though he was just walking by with his hands behind his back, he gave people a sense of being aloof from the world, which immediately attracted her attention.
More importantly—
As he walked over, Shang Ruyi immediately noticed that his hands were behind his back, and a pair of fair hands were visible from the flowing sleeves of his robe. On the fingertips of one hand, a small jade pendant was hooked!
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