acquaintance
In the flower hall, Luan Zhengya did not occupy the chair that Qin Yuyao usually sat in. She was still sitting in the wheelchair, the hot tea at hand still steaming.
Seeing Luan Zhengya again now, she was no longer wearing the dark brocade robe she wore yesterday, but a moon-white brocade robe with a silver gauze overlay. Her hair, which had been loose in the morning, was now held up high by a jade crown.
As Qin Yuyao approached, Luan Zhengya raised her eyes slightly, a faint smile on her face: "Miss Qin, is Ziye Li okay?"
Qin Yuyao was startled when she heard his question: "Although the rain is heavy, the purple-leaf plum tree is lucky and is still blooming brilliantly."
Nodding slightly, Luan Zhengya pushed the wheelchair forward and said, "I have a favor to ask of you, and I hope Miss Qin will agree."
Even in the dim light of the morning, she had already noticed that the other person was very beautiful. Now that the sun was shining brightly at noon, the bright light in the flower hall allowed Qin Yuyao to see the other person's face clearly.
Qin Yuyao couldn't help but breathe faster, and subconsciously said, "What is it? If it's a small matter, I will just agree to it."
Seeing her speak so quickly, Luan Zhengya couldn't help but chuckle. "It's not too late to talk to Miss Qin after you've heard it. I'm ill right now, and if I continue on my journey, I'm afraid it will only get worse. I looked around the village today, and there aren't many houses I can stay in. Could you please stay at Miss Qin's place for a while longer?"
While waiting for an answer, seeing Qin Yuyao staring at him intently, Luan Zhengya applied a little pressure to the armrest with his fingertips, but surprisingly, he didn't feel offended.
The man's eyes, though somewhat obsessed, were completely innocent. It seemed to be simply because his face was pretty? Perhaps it was like her admiring flowers?
Thinking of admiring the flowers, Luan Zhengya's lips curled up slightly: "If Miss Qin minds, I am willing to pay some compensation. If you still don't agree, I will have no choice but to leave and find another place to stay."
After saying this, Luan Zhengya put her right fist to her lips and coughed violently. Jiang He strode forward and was about to extend his hand when he noticed that his young master had glanced at him in the blink of an eye.
Seeing that his eyes were stained with water from coughing, and a little red when he looked closely, Qin Yuyao subconsciously stepped forward and patted him on the back.
Seeing that the other person's coughing gradually subsided, he said, "It's free. If you want to stay, then stay. Your health is the most important thing. You can stay in the front room. Madam and I will stay in the back room."
Hearing this, Luan Zhengya, who had lowered her head due to a cough, slowly raised her head and looked at Qin Yuyao and said, "Thank you, Miss Qin. I see that Miss Qin's maid hasn't returned yet. If you need anything, feel free to use my followers."
Hearing him say this, Qin Yuyao subconsciously looked at the attendants around her, then lowered her eyes and said, "It's okay, I'm used to it. Qingyu and Jinyu usually just help me with some cleaning, I don't really need anyone to take care of me."
Qin Yuyao grew up in a farm in Taoyuan Village. Nanny Liang was her wet nurse, and Qingyu and Jinyu were maids bought by Nanny Liang later.
Qin Yuyao thought she was no different from anyone else in the village and wasn't considered a lady. But Nanny Liang insisted, and Qingyu and Jinyu were very well-behaved and sensible, so they stayed.
Now that there were a bunch of new people at the village, there was surprisingly no movement from Taoyuan Village. Perhaps this Young Master Luan had sent someone to explain the situation? A man with such a beautiful appearance and so many followers must be the young master from the aristocratic family that Madam Liang mentioned.
It had been over a month since Nanny Liang took Qingyu and Jinyu to visit their relatives. Qin Yuyao, having initially been uncomfortable, now ate and drank with Luan Zhengya.
After a long time, I actually found it a bit fun.
One day, Qin Yuyao watched Luan Zhengya writing in the yard and couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Luan, your calligraphy is so good. Did you learn it when you were very young?"
At this moment, Luan Zhengya put down the last stroke of the brush and placed it on the brush washer: "No, I have only learned this calligraphy for two years."
Hearing him say this, Qin Yuyao couldn't help but look at the calligraphy again: Walking on the moon after the rain, looking for plum blossoms in the snow.
Qin Yuyao didn't understand the power of calligraphy, but she knew the literal meaning: "Mr. Luan, you've arrived too late. If you had come earlier, there would be a plum forest at the foot of the mountain in Taoyuan Village in winter, and the plum blossoms would be in full bloom."
Qin Yuyao was wearing a light pink dress today. She was talking about the winter plum blossoms with great interest, and her expression looked very lively and lovely.
Seeing this, Luan Zhengya lowered her eyes and reached out to push herself out from under the desk. As the wheels of the wheelchair turned, they made a squeaking sound on the blue bricks of the courtyard.
Qin Yuyao imitated Jiang He's usual behavior and helped Luan Zhengya's wheelchair: "I'll push you, where are you going?"
"I'm a little thirsty." Luan Zhengya's voice rang out. Because she couldn't see her expression clearly, Qin Yuyao assumed that he was very thirsty and pushed the wheelchair a little faster.
In the flower hall, an attendant had already placed a pot of hot tea. Qin Yuyao diligently filled the teacup and handed it to the other party.
I just thought that it would be great if Luan Zhengya could stay for a while longer, so that I could see his face more often.
Qin Yuyao watched and couldn't help but become dazed, and didn't even hear what Luan Zhengya said next.
Luan Zhengya was speechless under the gaze of the other party. She just looked into those bright eyes, but could not say anything harsh. She even felt that being looked at like this made her feel more cheerful.
Now he had clearly turned his head away, but she hadn't reacted yet. Luan Zhengya couldn't help but reach out and flicked Qin Yuyao's forehead with her fingers.
"Miss Qin, don't stare at strange men like that in public."
Hearing this, Qin Yuyao touched her forehead and muttered, "There's no man as good-looking as you in Taoyuan Village."
They had only been together for a month, and yet Qin Yuyao dared to say this. Luan Zhengya didn't know whether to laugh or feel helpless when she heard this.
Seeing that he remained silent, Qin Yuyao continued, "Mr. Luan, why don't you teach me? I've never properly learned these things before, but these days I've seen you master everything from music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and I'm deeply impressed."
If she became his disciple, she could look at this face every day. Then she wouldn't be afraid that Luan Zhengya would chase her away. Qin Yuyao thought her idea was a good one.
How could Luan Zhengya not know what she was thinking? Just by watching her secretly smirk, she could guess most of what she was thinking.
Then, he remembered that the doctor was still some time away from Taoyuan Village. Besides listening to Jiang He's morning chats about the situation in Shengjing, Luan Zhengya entertained herself and thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to teach another apprentice.
Seeing her expectant face, Luan Zhengya smiled faintly: "It's not impossible, but I have a request..."
Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by the surprised Qin Yuyao: "Master, please accept my disciple's greetings!"
Suddenly, Luan Zhengya felt her forehead jump: "My request is, you are not allowed to call me master, and you are not allowed to stare at me all the time."
After hearing this, Qin Yuyao curled her lips and said, "Mr. Luan, you have two requests in one sentence."
Knowing she had miscalculated, Luan Zhengya coughed lightly and asked, "So, do you agree or not?"
Qin Yuyao's eyes rolled, and she felt that this was a deal that would win her money no matter what. She agreed without hesitation, and the smile on her face was almost uncontrollable.
The attendants who witnessed the two men accepting apprentices didn't dare to say anything. Only Jiang He, who learned about it later, was somewhat surprised.
The Master had always said, "Keep away from strangers," and it wasn't his nature to casually accept disciples. But seeing how seriously the Master taught, Jiang He thought he was simply bored.
At the end of the second month, Qin Yuyao had just learned the basics of Go and was still a terrible player.
By then, Nanny Liang had already returned home with Qingyu and Jinyu. Seeing the large number of attendants busying around inside and outside the manor, the three of them were a little shocked, thinking they had walked into the wrong manor.
The three of them took a step back and looked at the plaque on the manor with the word Qin engraved on it. They were sure they had come to the right place, but they didn't step forward to recognize Qin Yuyao until she came out.
*
In the evening, Madam Liang placed the newly made summer clothes on the soft couch in Qin Yuyao's room, then sat beside Qin Yuyao and said, "Miss, do you know the origin of this Mr. Luan?"
At this moment, Qin Yuyao was concentrating on the Go analysis book in her hand. This was a detailed Go explanation written by Luan Zhengya himself. He said that if Qin Yuyao studied hard, she could at least last ten rounds in his hands.
Qin Yuyao snatched the Go explanation away and immediately said unconvincedly, "Once I learn it, I will definitely beat you in ten rounds, not to mention ten!"
In response, Luan Zhengya only smiled and said nothing more. This look of hers, as if waiting for her to try to argue, made Qin Yuyao feel irritated.
Qin Yuyao suddenly put the book down and looked at Madam Liang. "Madam, Mr. Luan's background is not important. After all, there is nothing to plot against in our manor. I have learned a lot from him, so I should consider it as a profit."
Nanny Liang sighed. It was really inappropriate for an unmarried girl to talk to an adult man of unknown origin every day. However, the smile on Qin Yuyao's face these days was clearly seen by her.
Seeing this, Madam Liang patted her head and said, "As long as you are happy, young lady, just know that Madam is always here for you."
After thinking for a moment, Nanny Liang continued, "In short, the young lady was too naive in the past. Now, when dealing with strangers, it is better to be cautious."
Over the past decade, the young lady has grown up alone on the farm. The servants can only provide her with clothes and food, but cannot teach her much.
Fortunately, Nanny Liang knew a few words, so Qin Yuyao didn't become illiterate.
Qin Yuyao understood Madam Liang's good intentions and shook her hand, "Madam, I know. Besides, it was because I asked them to come in and rest on a rainy day, and Master Luan was not feeling well, so they stayed."
Finally, Qin Yuyao said, "Besides, once the doctor invited by Mr. Luan arrives, the illness will definitely be cured, and we will leave then."
After saying this, Qin Yuyao, with a rare touch of melancholy, picked up the Go explanation book and began to read it again. So she had to seize the moment and look at that face that made people unable to look away a few more times.
Secondly, Go is really interesting after you get into it, so it’s okay to learn it from Luan Zhengya.
Watching Qin Yuyao pick up the Go explanation again and read it carefully, Nanny Liang felt that although Mr. Luan's background and goals were unknown, he could at least be regarded as an extraordinary teacher.
Judging from her expensive clothes and luxurious jewelry, she obviously won't stay in Taoyuan Village for long. "I just hope the young lady won't be too sad when the time comes," Madam Liang sighed inwardly and quietly retreated from the room.
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