Chang Yuanlu, who was standing next to him, muttered to himself, "We just had lunch half an hour ago. How can we eat again now?"
"Shut up already! We didn't ask you to eat. Do you not want to work in the manor anymore? You're complaining about the master's decision?" Dongzhi, who was closest to Chang Yuanlu, finally couldn't stand the chatter anymore and warned him in a low voice.
At this hour, there weren't many customers in the shop. Only Hua Shi, Hong Xiaoduo, and Kaiyang sat down and ordered two bowls of beef noodles.
It's not that we don't want Ruanniang and the others to eat with us, it's just that they all say they can't eat anymore.
The reason he ordered two bowls was that Kaiyang said he wasn't very hungry yet, and it would be a waste to leave them uneaten. He suggested that Hong Xiaoduo and Hua Shi each give him some from their bowls.
Ms. Hua felt sorry for the child, but also thought the child was very sensible, so she didn't insist that she didn't need the money.
After the rice noodles were served, Hua and Hong Xiaoduo each put some on Kaiyang's plate.
The rice noodles were very chewy, the beef was very fragrant, and there was some fried chili on the table. Hong Xiaoduo scooped up a big spoonful and mixed it in. The taste was truly amazing. For Hong Xiaoduo, the only regret was the lack of cilantro.
"Madam, do you often eat at this shop?" Hong Xiaoduo asked casually.
Hua smiled and said, "I've only been here once, with Tong'er's father. It was three days after the wedding when I returned to my parents' home. He brought me here for a meal."
Seeing that I liked it, he would bring some back for me whenever he passed through the area on business.
"Wow, you two are so affectionate!" Hong Xiaoduo couldn't help but tease.
It was rare to see Ms. Hua mention her husband, and at that moment, the smile on her face was like that of a shy young girl.
However, Lady Hua really married a good husband. Several years have passed since Tong'er's accident, and Lady Hua has not conceived again. She even offered to take a concubine for him, but he refused. Such a man is truly rare in ancient times.
Hua Shi did not respond to Hong Xiaoduo's teasing. After the three of them finished eating, Yan Qian had already paid the money.
Hong Xiaoduo didn't insist on paying the bill. When they were eating the mixed noodles, Kaiyang sat right next to Hong Xiaoduo, and he still sat right next to her when they left the restaurant.
This was something Hong Xiaoduo had instructed Hua Shi to do the night before. She said that before confirming whether the child in the mansion was indeed Tong'er, she should not be close to Kaiyang in front of others.
Hua was no ordinary woman, and as the daughter-in-law of Lord Wei, she naturally understood what Hong Xiaoduo meant, so she forced herself to agree.
After taking Hong Xiaoduo and Kaiyang on a long tour of Linjing City, they finally returned to the inn.
Today, Hong Xiaoduo, Hua Shi, Kaiyang, and Ruan Niang were in one room. After entering the room and closing the door, Kaiyang sat down next to Hua Shi to read a book.
Kaiyang's thoughts were simple: he just wanted to make the Hua family happy. Hong Xiaoduo said that from today onwards, he shouldn't get too close to the Hua family outside. Although Kaiyang didn't quite understand why, he did as she said.
But seeing the way Hua looked at him, Kaiyang couldn't bear it.
Seeing Hua staring at Kaiyang with a mixture of longing and reluctance, Hong Xiaoduo couldn't bear it, but she hardened her heart and couldn't tell her in advance that Kaiyang was her biological son.
"Madam, relax and don't be nervous. Kaiyang and I will always be there for you." Hong Xiaoduo couldn't help but comfort her.
After hearing this, Hua nodded vigorously.
At night, Hong Xiaoduo lay on her side, using the moonlight streaming in through the window to look at the mother and son on the opposite bed. From this angle, she could only see Hua Shi's figure, who was also lying on her side, looking inward at Kaiyang, who was at the very back.
We'll arrive in the capital tomorrow, which means we'll be at the Wei family's place. Whether that child's origins are a misunderstanding or a pawn in a scheme by demons and monsters, the truth will soon be revealed…
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