Chapter 118 Madam, You Need an Umbrella on Rainy Days
Amidst the pitter-patter of raindrops.
Xiao Jinghong explained calmly.
"Bringing you back was just a side trip."
"I'll go to the engineering department later, and then I'll have to rush back."
Pei Guanli responded with an "oh," without suspecting anything.
Then she saw the hot pot on the table, and without much hesitation, sat down next to it and asked, "Can I eat this?"
Xiao Wan'er smiled and said, "Of course."
She instructed Cui'er to fetch two sets of bowls and chopsticks while pulling Xiao Jinghong to sit down.
"My second sister came back in the rain. She's not in a hurry to leave. She'll eat something first to warm herself up. This hot pot was specially prepared by my brother-in-law."
Xiao Jinghong did not refuse, and kept her eyes fixed on the hot pot.
Pei Guanli's words just now clearly made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.
Especially after seeing the ambiguous smile on Chen Yi's face, a ripple of emotion stirred within her.
It seems that the decision to bring Pei Guanli back was somewhat hasty.
Chen Yi sat down, his smile unchanged. "Try it, it tastes pretty good."
As he spoke, he took his chopsticks, wiped them in the water bowl, picked up some food, and handed it to Xiao Jinghong.
Xiao Jinghong took it without hesitation and ate with his bowl and chopsticks.
After a long night of travel, she hadn't had a drop of water and was indeed hungry.
Xiao Wan'er saw this and a complex expression flashed across her pale and delicate face.
There was a brief silence.
She then spoke calmly about the events of the past few days.
He recounted everything in great detail.
“I was planning to send you a letter today to explain, but now that you’re back, why don’t you go ask your grandfather?”
Xiao Jinghong ate some meat and vegetables, and felt a little warm in his stomach. "I'll just tell my grandfather about the trade agreement as well."
The group then chatted for a while in the pavilion.
It was mostly Xiao Wan'er and Xiao Jinghong who were talking.
Xiao Wuge, of course, wouldn't be disappointed and eagerly served food to Xiao Jinghong.
Chen Yi didn't say much, nor did he make any further moves.
He just sat there listening, occasionally chiming in with a word or two.
However, it's hard not to wonder about Xiao Jinghong's purpose in returning to the mansion.
For a moment, his thoughts were exactly the same as those of Liu Si'er and Ge Laosan.
—The old master wanted to take action against the Liu family, so he summoned Xiao Jinghong back.
But upon closer reflection, it seems the time isn't right yet.
Furthermore, if Xiao Jinghong or the Xiao family were to take action against the Liu family, they would not involve Pei Guanli.
Think it over again and again.
Chen Yi decided to assume that Xiao Jinghong had specially brought Pei Guanli back for a temporary stay.
It couldn't possibly be for her husband's sake that she returned.
During this time, Xiao Wan'er introduced Xie Tingyun of the Tianshan Sect.
They said that Baicaotang was able to escape unscathed last night thanks to her.
Xiao Jinghong nodded, "Thank you for your help, Fairy Tingyun."
Xie Tingyun waved his hands repeatedly, "No, no, old... I came here for Jia Laomo, but he escaped."
These polite and courteous words made Shen Huatang glance at them sideways.
I never expected that my usually carefree and easygoing senior sister would be so reserved.
Little did she know that Xie Tingyun's heart was in turmoil at that moment.
He's such a rascal.
In all my years of running the river, this is the first time I've ever been so terrified that my legs and hands went weak.
Xiao Jinghong, she's only at the fourth rank?
hammer!
They must have reached the top three ranks!
Although the group had different thoughts, they all appeared to be enjoying themselves.
Xiao Jinghong felt relieved after filling her stomach and seeing that the Xiao residence was safe and sound, and that Chen Yi's pharmacy was also unaffected.
Let's chat for a while.
Xiao Jinghong said, "It's getting late. I'll go see my grandfather and then head straight back to the market."
Xiao Wan'er asked in surprise, "So eager?"
"I will come back after the survey is completed, the blueprints are finalized, and construction of the trade market begins."
"In that case, I won't keep you any longer..."
Hearing their conversation, Chen Yi glanced at the rain outside the pavilion, got up without a word, and went back inside.
As Xiao Jinghong watched him walk away, she was filled with doubt, but she still got up to say goodbye to Xiao Wan'er and the others.
Just as they were about to leave, Chen Yi came out carrying an oil-paper umbrella.
"Madam, it's a bit chilly on a rainy day, it's always better to have an umbrella."
Xiao Jinghong was slightly taken aback, a hint of warmth flashing in her eyes. She took the oil-paper umbrella and a smile appeared on her face. "Thank you, my husband."
Chen Yi smiled and nodded, "You're too kind, Madam."
When Xiao Jinghong saw that smiling face, the two poems he had received earlier came to mind, and his face became slightly unnatural.
Fortunately, the silver mask covered his face, preventing him from being seen.
Thinking this, Xiao Jinghong opened the oil-paper umbrella and held it over his head before turning and leaving.
She had only taken a few steps when she remembered something and turned back.
"My husband, what are your thoughts on Mr. Yue Ming's invitation to serve as a teacher at Guiyun Academy?"
When Chen Yi saw her bring up the past again, he said with a wry smile, "Madam, I'm not very learned."
"Should I refrain from going to Guiyun Academy and misleading the students?"
If he hadn't known he couldn't beat her, he would have snatched the umbrella back no matter what.
Xiao Jinghong looked directly into his eyes, and seeing that he was speaking seriously, nodded and said:
"Then I won't try to persuade you."
"After I finish dealing with the trade, I'll come back and find you a place that will satisfy you even more."
What?
Where else to go?
Chen Yi's smile faltered. "That..."
Before he could even speak up to try and persuade her, Xiao Jinghong had already turned around, opened her oil-paper umbrella, and walked away.
“My husband, I believe he is very learned.”
"I can't bear to see him wasting his time in the Xiao family like this."
Thinking this, the tall figure disappeared into the Spring Lotus Garden, vanished into the rain.
Like a fairy descending to earth, her light and graceful steps were unmistakable.
Just.
Chen Yi had no interest in appreciating it.
He clearly only wanted to stay in the mansion and be a carefree son-in-law.
Looking at the expression on his face, Xiao Wan'er knew that he probably didn't want to go.
Although she should offer some words of comfort and try to reconcile things, she couldn't help but feel a little complicated when she thought about what she had just witnessed.
My second sister and her husband are a match made in heaven.
Xiao Wan'er sighed inwardly and did not linger in Chunhe Garden. She then called Shen Huatang and the others to return to Jiaxing Garden.
After everyone had left.
Only Chen Yi, Xiao Wuge, Pei Guanli, and Xiao Die remained in Chunhe Garden.
Xiao Die busied herself again, calling on the kitchen staff to clean up the leftover food in the pavilion and tidy it up.
Then she escorted Xiao Wuge back to his room for a nap.
Chen Yi also wanted to go back and consider his next steps.
Judging from how serious Xiao Jinghong was today, she would probably find a way to arrange another place for him after she finished dealing with the trade market.
Military camp, Commandery, or somewhere else?
Both are possible.
But to be honest, compared to the other places, Chen Yi felt that Guiyun Academy was a good place.
Indeed, comparison is the thief of joy.
Pei Guanli, however, did not go anywhere, but stayed beside him, looking him over from left to right.
Those bright, large eyes were full of curiosity.
"Brother-in-law, was that person last night...?"
Before she could even utter the word "you," Chen Yi's heart skipped a beat. He immediately covered her mouth and gestured for her to shut up.
Grandma, you really don't know how powerful a martial arts master is.
Xiao Jinghong is still in the manor.
If he learns from Pei Guanli that he was the man in black last night, how can he expect to get away with it?
Judging from the information, he probably won't even have to wait for Xiao Jinghong to return from the trade market; he'll be sent from Jishi Pharmacy to the military camp tomorrow.
Pei Guanli saw his serious expression and understood.
"It's the person who was injured last night."
"I ran into him when I returned to the manor with Sister Jinghong just now."
"I remember his name was Liu Si'er, right?"
Chen Yi breathed a sigh of relief. "It's him. You've seen him before."
"But what happened last night has nothing to do with you, so don't ask."
To be honest, this girl is really fierce.
...
Xiao Jinghong left Chunhe Garden and walked to Qingjing Residence with an umbrella.
As soon as she entered the house, she heard the voice of the second master, Xiao Wang, his tone angry:
"My lord, how much longer are you going to wait?"
"If you're worried about provoking retaliation from the Liu family, I'll just take the men from the Punishment Hall over there!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jinghong's expression calmed down, and he immediately went inside.
"Second Grandfather..."
(End of this chapter)
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