Chapter 114 Jiang Sijie (written plot) ...
After Jiang Sijie sat down in the private room on the second floor, he began to look at the decoration of the shop. It was somewhat similar to Yu An's, but there were still some differences.
It feels better looking and more elegant.
Jiang Sijie felt a surge of admiration. Lin Qiuran had even opened his shop in the capital over the past few years, but he remained lazy and playful, not even learning all the characters from this dynasty.
Sometimes she felt like she was dreaming, inexplicably transported to a world in a book, surrounded by strangers. She had originally intended to follow the original storyline, rescuing the protagonist's parents beforehand. However, upon arriving in Yu'an, she discovered the protagonist's wife and children were still there. Regardless of the reason for the altered plot, whether Lin Qiuran had time-traveled or not, she was still Xiao Xun's wife. Jiang Sijie, with her higher education, had no business interfering.
So after seeing that her family was safe, Jiang Sijie returned to the capital. She returned to Yu'an two years ago because her family sent her south to seek refuge, so she could visit Lin Qiuran's family.
Later, the disaster became serious, the gates of Yu'an City were closed, and there were many victims. She was stopped in Yu'an City and later taken in by the Jiang family of Xuzhou. She stayed there for more than two months before returning to the capital.
Amidst the turmoil in the imperial court, Jiang Sijie occasionally asked his maid to inquire about Xiao Xun, but he did not dare to be too blatant, fearing that his parents would misunderstand that he was in love with this person.
Events unfold differently from the original novel. In the original, Xiao Xun escapes death and finally returns to Xiaojia Village, only to find two lonely graves. However, in this world, Lin Qiuran doesn't abort the child, and Sun and Xiao Dashi are both alive and well. The only difference is the painful time in the book where Xiao Xun abandons himself to despair over his parents' passing.
The heroine in the original book has no meaning of existence, but it seems better this way.
Jiang Sijie didn't know what Xiao Xun experienced later, but by comparing it with the original book and combining it with what he had learned, Xiao Xun avoided many detours.
Her father impeached Zhao Tingyue not because of anything she said in front of her father. Jiang Sijie didn't know much, he could only say that Zhao Tingyue was impeached by everyone because of the situation. If the emperor didn't want Zhao Tingyue to die, even if he committed a heinous crime, he would be safe.
The emperor wanted Zhao Tingyue dead, so even if he had done nothing wrong, he could still be accused of a crime. Moreover, Zhao Tingyue was not innocent to begin with. He had made great contributions and had suffered several defeats in recent years. If he was not impeached now, when would he be?
Zhao Tingyue was defeated, and Xiao Xun happened to stand up and clear the name of the Shen family. Moreover, in the book, Xiao Xun never met his grandparents. By the time he accidentally learned about his life experience, the old marquis of Anyang Mansion had already passed away.
Now that he has gone to court half a year earlier due to his meritorious service, he will definitely be able to see it. Compared with the original book, there are fewer regrets. Isn't this fate?
However, Jiang Sijie also had worries. Xiao Xun's reputation for meritorious service gradually became known, and many court ministers admired him very much. Over the past year, good news had frequently been sent back from the northwest, and Xiao Xun's name was always on the list.
He is young and promising, with good character and appearance. Even Jiang Sijie's father thinks Xiao Xun is very good. Before Jiang Sijie got married, he even thought of making Xiao Xun his son-in-law.
At that time, Jiang Sijie was silent for a moment, and said helplessly: "Father, this man has already married in his hometown."
Minister Jiang said nonchalantly, "So what? It's common for a man to have three wives and four concubines. Besides, there's no telling whether the wife I married in the countryside will ever come to the capital."
All men may think so, that they can abandon their wives who have shared their hardships, but Lin Qiuran is not that kind of person, and neither is Xiao Xun.
Jiang Sijie had read the book. Xiao Xun was a man of noble character. How could he abandon his wife and children? If pushed to the limit, he would rather die than live in disgrace.
Jiang Sijie said seriously to Minister Jiang: "If he abandons his wife and children for power now, he will abandon me for power in the future. How can I entrust my life to such a person?"
Jiang Sijie admired and loved Xiao Xun, but his liking for him was the same kind of liking a reader might have for a paper-thin character. He was upright and resolute, knowing what was possible and what was not. If he truly abandoned Lin Qiuran and clung to the powerful, Jiang Sijie would be able to dispel his fascination in an instant.
Such a person is not worthy of her love.
She also liked Lin Qiuran very much. She was capable and generous. Regardless of whether she had traveled through time or not, Jiang Sijie admired her.
If she had not traveled through time, she would have had little affection for Xiao Xun after their marriage. After learning that her husband had died, she was still willing to leave her children to take care of the two elderly people, Sun and Xiao Dashi, while she started a business to earn money to support the family. This is something that most people would find difficult to do.
If Lin Qiuran had traveled through time and space, faced with this situation, and had to give birth to a child for a stranger, and endure the pain of pregnancy for months, if it were Jiang Sijie, she would not be able to do it herself.
In comparison, even if she did not follow the plot of the original book, she would be very happy. Her parents loved her and sent her to the south for refuge when the crisis was serious. They planned for her and chose a husband for her with good character, appearance and family background, so she would never have to worry about food and clothing in the future.
Thanks to the good vision of the two elders, the relationship between the couple was harmonious after marriage, and her in-laws treated her well. She could live her life on her own in the future. She could not always be under the protection of Minister Jiang and her mother.
Jiang Sijie smiled. She had just ordered a few dishes and now had to wait for them to be served.
After the dishes were served, Jiang Sijie tasted them.
After eating, her eyes lit up. This restaurant tasted delicious, just like what she had eaten at Yu An before. Jiang Sijie was a foodie. She had originally thought that there was nothing good to eat in the capital, and she was tired of eating at several good restaurants. She was not very satisfied with the cooking of the people in the mansion, and life was very difficult.
This time, Jindinglou opened a branch in Beijing. With so many dishes on the menu, there will be food to eat for a while.
When she goes out to a banquet, she can tell people she knows that the food in this restaurant is delicious. In the future, she can also bring her husband here to taste the cooking skills of this restaurant.
This is not just to attract business for the shop, she likes it herself.
Jiang Sijie didn't leave in a hurry after finishing her meal. She rested in the shop for a while. There were few people in the shop at that time, and no one came to urge her to leave.
She wanted to say a few words to Lin Qiuran, but after thinking it over, she felt it was inappropriate and unnecessary. The two of them had only met a few times and were not close friends. They both had their own lives to lead, so it would be best not to disturb them.
But Jiang Sijie was still a little curious, so when the shop was about to close, she went to wait in the carriage.
Jiang Sijie was looking forward to meeting her. If not, he would talk about it again in the future. Beijing is big, but sometimes it is also small. You can always meet her.
The night was dark, with occasional gusts of cold wind blowing through the air. Jiang Sijie held a gilded hand warmer in his hand and opened the curtain of the carriage a little.
The alley was very quiet. A carriage drove up and stopped at the back door of the restaurant.
Two people, one big and one small, got out of the car. They were close to each other and should be father and son. Their face shapes and noses were very similar.
The child played for a while at the gate of the yard while the man watched from the side. Jiang Sijie guessed that it was Xiao Xun. He really did look like a paper man, with broad shoulders, a thin waist, a pointed chin, narrow eyes, a straight nose, and a white face. He was very handsome.
He had a somewhat model-like face, just like what was described in the book. This was the first time Jiang Sijie had seen Xiao Xun. She put Lin Qiuran and Xiao Xun together in her mind. Well, they were a good match.
After watching for a while, a person walked out of the door. It was Lin Qiuran.
She was dressed simply, perhaps because she was busy with business, wearing a dress with narrow sleeves. Her hair was tied up, and her jewelry was simple and elegant.
The man smiled at Lin Qiuran, and Lin Qiuran said something to him, but Jiang Sijie was far away and couldn't hear clearly what he said.
Soon Lin Qiuran got on the carriage, and the man hurriedly picked up the child and chased after the carriage. The family of three was very harmonious and very good. Seeing Jiang Sijie warmed up in the winter.
After the carriage drove away, Jiang Sijie asked the coachman to go back home.
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In the car, Xiao Xun asked, "Is business good today?"
Lin Qiuran said, "Well, things are improving. I guess it's too late to close tonight."
Lin Qiuran left before closing time, but she had been coming home late these past few days. She didn't feel tired despite her busy schedule, and her face was filled with joy. Xiao Xun could naturally see that, and after thinking about why she was so happy, he could guess that business at the Jinding Tower was good today.
Lin Qiuran said, "There are many more people in the capital than Yu An. I guess in a while, there will be a lot of guests coming."
This is the advantage of coming to the capital. The place is big, and if the restaurant business is good, you can open several branches in other places in the capital.
Unlike Yu An, one is enough, no more customers are enough. Lin Qiuran planned this way, her family is rich, she has to take care of the family property anyway, she can do it by investing in business or opening a shop.
Tangyuan didn’t understand all this, but as long as Lin Qiuran was happy, he was happy.
After a while, he thought of something, "Mom, when you're done with your work, Dad and I will come pick you up. When I go to school and finish my work, will you and Dad come pick me up?"
Tangyuan was about to go to the academy. Although he was excited, it was the first time for him to leave Lin Qiuran since he was a child. He left early and came back late. He didn't say he was afraid, but he was still a little nervous.
Lin Qiuran smiled and said, "Let's pick him up in the first ten days. He should be used to it by then, so I'll let the servant go."
Tang Yuan nodded, "Okay!"
Xiao Xun cannot guarantee that he will be free every day, but if he is free, he will definitely go.
Tangyuan snuggled into Lin Qiuran's arms again. He was not that old yet, so it was very cute for him to act like a spoiled child.
Time passed quickly. When Tangyuan was counting the days to go to school, his birthday came first.
In this dynasty, young people were not allowed to have children while their mothers were still alive, and people only celebrated their birthdays after they turned 50. However, for Lin Qiuran, Tangyuan's arrival in this world was of great significance, and it changed everything for her.
It's not really a birthday celebration. Just make some delicious glutinous rice balls, your favorite dishes, a bowl of longevity noodles, give a small gift, and have the whole family be there. That's all good. It's not about going to a restaurant and setting up a table and making a fuss.
Xu Yuanheng is here this year too. Last year, he was busy with family business and couldn't leave, so it was convenient for him to go to Jindinglou. But now it's not very convenient to go to IU.
Lin Qiuran planned to spend the night at home. She did not invite anyone from Anyang Marquis's Mansion. The child was still young, so a simple and lively atmosphere at home would be enough.
When there were still a few days left before his birthday, Tangyuan was very happy every day. He even chose a beautiful box to wrap the gift for Xu Yuanheng.
Xiao Xun watched from the side, inevitably feeling a little jealous. Tang Yuan, still a little adult, comforted him, "Dad, don't let your imagination run wild. I gave this to Uncle Xu because he was going on a long journey, and he would remember me with this. Dad, you're always by my side now, and I'll also give it to him when he's going on a long journey."
Xiao Xun smiled and patted his head, "Okay then, it's a deal, don't forget it."
Tangyuan: "A gentleman's word is as good as gold."
Xiao Xun thought they had to make a pinky promise and hang themselves, but Tangyuan was no longer old enough to do that.
Xiao Xun felt that Lin Qiuran had raised the child well, and Sun Shi felt the same way. The weather had been warmer these past few days, and when Sun Shi occasionally went out to talk to the elderly woman, who was about the same age as her, she often heard complaints. The grandson at home was extremely naughty and didn't study well. Whether or not this was an exaggeration, Tang Yuan hadn't caused any concern.
When Lin Qiuran is not at home, Tangyuan understands and will not cry or shout to look for him, nor will he disturb him.
Lin Qiuran often stayed in Jinding Tower these days and came back very late at night. Sun always waited for Xiao Xun to come back and eat dinner with Tangyuan.
Xiao Xun is also very patient with children, but as the children grow up, he needs to take less care of them and doesn't need to spend too much time on them.
Just like now, Xiao Xun is married, and Sun rarely talks to him. He is old enough and has his own ideas. If there is anything, the couple can discuss it together.
But today, Sun couldn't help but speak. Tangyuan was taken out to play by the servant, and Lin Qiuran was not there, so it was a good time to talk.
Sun said, "Tangyuan is going to school soon. When he is here, the family has a happy person. I really can't get used to it if he is not around."
Before Xiao Xun could react, Madam Sun continued, "Why not, when Qiuran is less busy, you two can discuss having another child, so that Tangyuan can have a sibling. Look how cute Tangyuan is, another child will definitely be lively and cute, and they'll have a sibling in the future. Otherwise, when you get older, Tangyuan will be alone. Even if you give birth to a child, there are so many servants in the mansion, so Qiuran won't have to worry about it."
Xiao Xun coughed. He felt that Lin Qiuran didn’t have this intention at the moment.
Xiao Xun likes children, and it can be seen that Lin Qiuran likes them too. However, Tangyuan has finally grown up and become lighter. Does he need another one?
Naturally, this matter depends on Lin Qiuran. Xiao Xun feels it is quite difficult. He was not there when Tangyuan was pregnant and did not help much. Now that Tangyuan has grown up, he cannot have another child just for the sake of liveliness.
Xiao Xun thought that if Sun had only said that the two of them had not thought it through, perhaps Sun would have told Lin Qiuran in a few days.
After thinking for a moment, he said, "I was injured on the battlefield and haven't been feeling well. I didn't tell you because I was afraid you'd worry."
Sun's expression changed slightly, and she lowered her head. "...Oh, um, then how about letting Tangyuan recognize Master Xu as his godfather?"
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