Chapter 142 Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously
Rice Flower Pavilion.
Daohua was sitting in front of the window, carefully trimming a pot of red plums with scissors.
Behind her, Wang Man'er looked on, wanting to speak but hesitant. She tried to hold back, but in the end, she couldn't help herself: "Miss, the young prince should have arrived at the old lady's yard by now. Don't you want to go and see him?"
Daohua's hands kept moving: "What's there to see? There are so many people over there, are you afraid of neglecting him?"
Wang Man'er was stunned for a moment, hesitated for a moment, and then asked uncertainly: "Miss, are you angry with the young prince?"
Daohua looked back at her and said, "Don't you think I shouldn't be angry with him?" She left angrily in front of so many people. Anyone would think that she had offended him.
He just walked away, leaving her alone to face the ridicule and verbal abuse from others.
If Xiao Yeyang treated her as a friend, he would not do this.
After all, in his heart, she was the same as everyone else, and he didn't need to consider her feelings at all.
Wang Man'er didn't know how to respond.
She felt that her daughter was right, but at the same time, she also felt that the young prince was of noble status, so it would be okay for everyone to show some respect to him.
Forget it, it’s too complicated, I don’t want to think about it anymore.
In the old lady's yard.
Xiao Yeyang and Dong Yuanxuan first paid their respects to Old Lady Yan, and then sat down one by one.
As soon as Xiao Yeyang entered the room, he looked around and checked everyone in the room one by one. He found that Daohua was not there, and his face immediately became unhappy.
Others noticed this too.
Dong Yuanxuan winked at Yan Wenxiu, signaling him to quickly call Yan's elder sister over.
Why did the young prince come today? Wasn't it just to see Sister Yan? If the real host isn't here, wouldn't it be a wasted trip?
Yan Wenxiu sighed inwardly. Based on his understanding of his elder sister, this guy was definitely hiding away on purpose. However, seeing that the little prince kept glancing towards the door with a helpless look on his face, he gritted his teeth and left the house.
After leaving the house, Yan Wenxiu looked up at the sky.
He suddenly realized with sadness that he might not be able to call his elder sister!
As a brother, he really has no prestige.
Xiao Yeyang was silent for a while. Except when the old lady spoke, he would respond. The rest of the time, he was in a daze.
Seeing this, others were reluctant to joke too much.
Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Dong Yuanxuan smiled and tried to smooth things over: "Old lady, today is Laba Festival, we have to ask for your Laba porridge."
The old lady nodded with a smile and signaled Mrs. Li to serve the Laba porridge.
Yan Wenkai interrupted at this time: "Little Prince, let me tell you, our Laba porridge is made by my eldest sister herself. It is delicious. I guarantee that you will want to come back for it next year after you have tasted it."
When Mrs. Li, who was serving Laba porridge, heard this, her expression paused, and she didn't know whether she should serve or not.
When he heard that it was made by Daohua, Xiao Yeyang became interested: "Then I have to try it." He still recognized Daohua's cooking skills. Although the method was a bit rough, the taste was really good.
Seeing that Madam Li was standing there motionless, Yan Wenkai felt puzzled and had to stand up himself. He took the Laba porridge from the maid behind her, quickly served it to Xiao Yeyang and Dong Yuanxuan, and then couldn't wait to start.
After taking a bite, Yan Wenkai frowned, then took another bite and immediately looked up at Madam Li: "Mom, wasn't the Laba porridge made by my eldest sister?"
Xiao Yeyang and Dong Yuanxuan also took a bite.
Hmm. The taste was just average, but to save the Yan family's reputation, the two had to bite the bullet and eat a few more bites.
Mrs. Li smiled and explained, "Your eldest sister is not feeling well, so the cook made the Laba porridge this year."
"Is the rice flower sick?"
"What happened to my elder sister?"
Xiao Yeyang and Yan Wenkai spoke at the same time.
Madam Li shook her head. "It's not that she's sick, it's just that the weather has been quite cold lately, and the girl is lazy and doesn't like to move."
Xiao Yeyang nodded and said nothing.
Yan Wenkai said, "Doesn't Big Sister practice martial arts with Man'er every day? She shouldn't be afraid of the cold, right?"
"Practicing martial arts?" Xiao Yeyang raised his eyebrows: "Daihua, she still wants to practice martial arts?"
Yan Wenkai waved his hand. "It's just random movements, just to stretch your body. It's not the same as practicing martial arts as we're talking about."
Xiao Yeyang disagreed: "Martial arts training is no joke. If you don't practice it correctly, it will harm your body. You have to talk to her about it."
Yan Wenkai nodded and said, "Don't worry. My eldest sister takes better care of herself than anyone else. Just look at my grandmother's spirit and you'll know."
Hearing this, Xiao Yeyang smiled, remembering that when they were fleeing, Daohua would not allow them to drink raw water no matter how thirsty they were. They had to wait until the water was boiled before they could drink it.
At this time, Yan Wenxiu came back somewhat embarrassedly.
Seeing that Daohua didn't follow him, Xiao Yeyang's face suddenly darkened.
That guy Daohua, does he not want to see me anymore?
The young prince, having been turned away for the first time, felt very upset. He wanted to rush out to find Daohua and ask her for clarification, but out of consideration for etiquette and face, he could only sit there in silence.
Yan Zhigao quickly glanced at Madam Li.
Madam Li was sensible about the big picture. However, she did not follow Yan Zhigao's wishes and call Daohua. Instead, she smiled and said, "Daohua is getting lazier. She just loves to stay in her room in the middle of winter. My young prince, please don't bother with her."
At the Zhou family banquet, her daughter's reputation was negatively affected. Even though the man in front of her was the noble young prince, she didn't want to follow his wishes.
Hearing this, Xiao Yeyang didn't know what to say and could only smile.
Seeing this, Yan Wenxiu thought for a moment and said with a smile, "Young Prince, there are some nice pots of flowers and plants in the yard. Why don't we go and enjoy them?"
"Yes, the flowers my eldest sister grows are so beautiful!" Yan Wenkai said at the right time.
Only then did Xiao Yeyang nodded.
Then, a group of people went to the yard. The adults of the Yan family did not go with them, but Yan Wenjie, Yan Yishuang and other children did go.
At Daohua Pavilion, Wang Man'er walked into the room angrily. Seeing Daohua still leisurely flipping through the storybook, she immediately pouted and said, "Miss, the young prince is now in the pavilion reciting poems with the second and third ladies. Are you really not going to go and take a look?"
Daohua paused while flipping through the pages of the book and asked in surprise, "Yihuan and the others are writing poems together with Xiao Yeyang?"
Wang Maner nodded. "That's right. It was Grandpa who suggested it. I looked from a distance and saw the pavilion was filled with laughter and joy."
"Miss, you should go over and take a look quickly. Don't get angry with the young prince. Otherwise, the third lady and the others will take your place with the young prince."
Daohua sneered: "What position? What position can I have? Besides, it's just a replacement. Who do you think cares?" As she said that, she picked up the storybook again.
After looking at it for a few seconds, Daohua threw the storybook aside in annoyance.
Just when Wang Maner thought Daohua was going out, her daughter was standing in front of the window, lost in thought.
"Oh?"
After a while, Daohua smiled and shook her head. She was really going backwards. She had made a common mistake in human nature - taking herself too seriously.
Little did she know that to Xiao Yeyang, she was just an dispensable playmate who could be replaced at any time.
If it goes his way, he will give you a smile. If it doesn't go his way, he will immediately turn around and look for someone else.
How could she expect to establish an equal friendship with someone who was used to being superior?
(End of this chapter)
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