Chapter 31 Get Out of Here
He specifically targeted fleshy areas, touching, kneading, and pinching them. She tried to dodge but couldn't, which shows that this person was a complete lecherous and despicable scoundrel.
No, that's too kind of him. He's clearly a despicable scoundrel.
Li Shangxuan knew that if the two returned to the capital, it would be very difficult to meet alone in private. They would definitely be followed by a bunch of maids and servants, let alone have such a private time. They probably wouldn't have such an opportunity again before getting married.
How could he possibly let go? He wished he could stay a little longer. He was still unaware of the seriousness of the situation and was still indulging in the beauty's embrace. He chuckled and said, "I don't mind at all. I love pork buns the most."
He even seemed somewhat smug, feeling that he had spoken very cleverly.
This morning, didn't he eat the bun that Yang Qing had only taken a bite of? Sharing food is an intimate and ambiguous thing for two people. Although he did it secretly, he is still proud of it and wants to show it off from time to time.
Unfortunately, most people, including Yang Qing, couldn't understand what he was showing off about. What was there to brag about eating a leftover bun that didn't taste good?
She would only be furious. How dare this dog compare her to a fat pork bun? Even if a beautiful woman is compared to a delicacy, it would at least be something pretty and delicious like milk cheese or cherry pie, right? How did she become a fat pork bun?
How could she bear it? Lying in his arms, she immediately turned hostile and angrily pushed him away, shouting, "Get out of here!"
Li Shangxuan was stunned for a moment. Before he could recall what he had said wrong, he was kicked off the bed and was about to be hit with a pillow. He could only hurriedly say, "Don't worry, I'll leave after I get dressed."
Yang Qing also recalled the embarrassing incident that day. If he went out and bumped into someone else, it wouldn't just be him who lost face, but hers as well.
So she sat on the bed, coldly watching him get dressed and leave quickly.
Li Shangxuan, still dressed, glanced at her from the corner of his eye from time to time. She was still disheveled, only covering her private parts with a blanket. Perhaps because she was angry, her face was even redder than before, making her even more stunning.
He felt a pang of regret now, wishing he hadn't been so smug.
If he hadn't said those few words, he would still be holding her in his arms. But there's no going back now. He was dressed properly and could only say a few words to her. He couldn't say anything more flirtatious. "Rest a little longer. I'll take you there tomorrow."
Yang Qing didn't say anything, and stubbornly turned her back to him and lay down.
The next day, I arrived at the prefectural government office and met my elder sister Huanxi. Needless to say, although the two had not seen each other for several years, the sisters were not estranged and there was no need to worry about an awkward silence.
Huanxi had a fiery temper. After asking her about her foot injury, she felt relieved and then seriously asked her how she came to Xuzhou and traveled with the Crown Prince.
Yang Qing hesitated for a moment, but decided to tell him everything.
Huanxi was the first daughter of this generation, and she spent most of her time with Old Madam Chi.
Although she was literate, she had also picked up about 80-90% of her grandmother's personality. After getting married, she was no longer the gentle and shy girl she once was; she became even more straightforward and immediately launched into a tirade, cursing the Prince Ning's mansion for being too arrogant.
Yang Qing then comforted her, saying, "Sister, don't be too angry. I'm perfectly fine, aren't I?"
Huanxi, after cursing for a while, calmed down and took a sip of tea to moisten her throat. "It's infuriating! If you hadn't run into the Crown Prince on the way, I don't know what kind of life you would be living right now."
But the Ning Prince's Mansion is, after all, the royal family, and the Ning Prince is the emperor's own brother. More importantly, we are afraid of making a scene, because if this matter gets out of hand, Yang Qing's reputation will be completely ruined.
Yang Qing said, "I have already written home. I just said that I am visiting distant relatives. My idea is to stay with my sister for a month or two, and then my sister will send someone to send me back."
Huanxi said, "It's quite considerate. When I got married, you were only a little over ten years old. In the past few years, I have been stationed in a post with your brother-in-law, and the sisters have not seen each other for a long time. Our Ah Xun is also a grown-up now."
She also kept in touch with her family through letters, and her mother mentioned her two younger sisters' marriages in her letters. It was said that the Crown Prince seemed to be interested in Yangqing.
Huanxi wanted to find out if it was true, but she felt that Yangqing had just suffered a great disaster and was still in shock. Moreover, she was an unmarried girl, so she was afraid of embarrassing her. She decided not to mention it for the time being and just asked her husband to entertain the Crown Prince. Li Shangxuan did not stay long. After seeing the prince off, he gave a few instructions and left.
First, she called her six-year-old daughter, Zhuzhu, over and asked her to call her "Auntie." However, the child was very shy and hid behind her mother, refusing to show her face. She looked at her mother timidly. Her nine-year-old eldest son, Xichong, was already studying and would arrive in a while.
Yang Qing didn't have any children of her own in her previous life, but she didn't have any particular attachment to children either. Children are always noisy and noisy. She also had several nephews and nieces at home, and they would give her a terrible headache whenever they cried. However, the girl in front of her was the daughter of her older sister whom she hadn't seen in a long time, so she was sure to show that she liked her. She whispered a few words to coax the little girl, and she stopped being afraid and sweetly called her "Auntie".
Huanxi lovingly smoothed her daughter's hair and said to Yangqing, "Look at this child, she doesn't look much like me, but she looks exactly like Xu'er. I told your brother-in-law, but he didn't believe me. Don't you think so?"
Xu'er is the nickname of the third sister Rongyue. Yang Qing listened, looked at Zhuzhu's face, and smiled: "She really looks like the third sister. She will definitely be a great beauty when she grows up."
Huanxi chuckled and said, "That won't be necessary. Once someone stands out too much, they become extremely competitive. I just hope that our Zhuzhu will be happy for the rest of her life."
Of the four sisters, Huanxi and Rongyue were probably the closest. Yangqing didn't think much of her complaints and just smiled it off.
She originally thought Rongyue was a quiet and gentle person, but the more she got to know her, the more she realized that Rongyue was a very ambitious person. For example, when it came to choosing a husband, if she was going to marry, she had to marry the best.
Yang Qing truly felt that the fact that women could not take the imperial examinations and become officials was definitely the biggest regret for Rong Yue. Otherwise, with her talent and ambition, she would strive to be the best in everything and do everything to the best of her ability. Perhaps the Chi family could produce a second prime minister.
In truth, this is not just Rongyue's regret, but the Chi family's regret.
She tried to hug Zhuzhu. The little girl was light and soft, and it didn't take much effort. Huanxi was worried that Zhuzhu might have injured her feet, so she quickly told her to put her down.
Da Shan is a steady and reliable gentleman, born into a noble family and a graduate of the imperial examinations. He rose to the position of prefect in just a few years, indicating a promising future. If Madam Chi were here, she would be extremely pleased; he truly is a fine son-in-law she chose.
Yang Qing was very happy here. This should have been the hottest time in the capital, but Xuzhou was nestled by mountains and water, with a pleasant temperature. Huanxi didn't discipline her much and just let her have fun. In her spare time, she had a kitten to keep her company. She didn't have to worry about worldly marriage arrangements. The month or so she spent here passed in the blink of an eye.
It was only after her parents kept writing to urge her to return that Yangqing reluctantly took her leave.
The night before her departure, Huanxi packed the gifts for her parents and spoke to her younger sister by the lamp, "I was afraid you'd be shy, so I didn't ask you. You're going back tomorrow, so if you don't ask now, there won't be another time. Tell your older sister, what's really going on between you and the Crown Prince?"
Upon hearing his name, Yang Qing unconsciously pursed her lips, "Nothing's wrong."
Huanxi glared at her: "If there wasn't any situation, if it was something that was still far from certain, Mother would never have mentioned him to me in the letter."
Yang Qing said, "My father and mother both want me to become the Crown Princess and bring glory to our ancestors."
Indeed, if the Chi family doesn't produce a capable person in this generation, they will truly decline completely once the old lady passes away, and they won't even be considered an official family anymore.
Huanxi listened for a long time without saying anything before saying, "They have their ideas, and you have yours. Don't just go along with them. Just like when I married your brother-in-law, it was a marriage of convenience. Although he treats me well, those sisters-in-law and relatives are not easy to get along with. They are all snobbish."
After she finished speaking, seeing Yang Qing frowning, she quickly added, "Every family has its own problems. I'm only complaining to you about this. Please don't repeat it to your parents."
Yang Qing nodded in agreement: "I understand."
Huanxi continued, "I'm also a straightforward person. My grandmother didn't teach me this, and you know my mother's personality—she doesn't take anything seriously. I'm the eldest in the family, and all of you younger siblings dared not disrespect me. Once I left home, I suffered a lot because of my lack of common sense. But after seeing more, I understood. Actually, it's not that difficult. It's just that everyone is having a hard time, and we always need to find someone else to kick us while we're down to make life feel less unbearable. Now it's better. Your brother-in-law is an official outside, and I came with him. At least I don't have to deal with that whole family anymore. I feel like I've become several years younger these past few years."
Yang Qing said, "Once your brother-in-law's official position gets higher and higher, who will dare to nag you anymore?"
Huanxi sneered, "He has the ability to read and write, but not the ability to judge people. However, he is still considered good among men."
She paused slightly, then continued, "Sometimes I think about it. If I hadn't married into a wealthy and powerful family, I would have faced even more lawsuits in a poor one. There's a saying, 'When poverty knocks at the door, love flies out the window.' If you can't even get enough to eat, there's no point in talking about true love. I should be content."
Yang Qing said, "Sister, how can you think like that? What's there to be grateful for? If your brother-in-law treats you badly, just go home. No matter how bad things are at our family, we can't let you go hungry."
Huanxi laughed and said, "But you're talking like a child again. A married daughter is like water spilled from a cup. Your brother-in-law hasn't done anything heinous, so why should I go home? You're getting older now, and you'll be getting married in a couple of years at most. If I'm too lazy to teach you these things, just ask your third aunt. Although she seems shrewd and capable, she has a very kind heart. Don't follow my old path and become someone's scapegoat for no reason, and still think others are good."
Although she didn't name names, Yang Qing knew who she was referring to—her deceased aunt.
I don't have much of an impression of my former aunt Yangqing anymore. I only remember what she looked like when she was sick. I also heard about her and my older sister from other people. Since it wasn't said by the people involved, there would be some discrepancies.
Yang Qing deftly changed the subject, turning the conversation to her new aunt, "Sister, you don't know, but this new aunt is too frugal, and Mother doesn't like her at all."
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