C61 (2/2)
Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu received Shi Yuan and the Zhu Clan at the Cicada Court in front of the Shihuan Courtyard. They had brought a lot of luggage with them, which gave Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu a fright.
”Didn't you say yesterday that there was no need to bring so much luggage? Why did they still bring so many useless things on their voyage? ” Xu Shiqiu saw that Shi Yuan had finished speaking, but still smiled and did not speak, and directly looked towards Cui Hua who had gone to receive him.
”This servant has also asked about this, but Mister Shi said that 'the family is ruined for tens of thousands of years'. These things were slowly accumulated by him and Madam, and he is unwilling to throw them away.” After Cui Hua said respectfully, she raised her head to look at Xu Shiqiu and continued: ”Madam Shi originally planned to continue to rent a house in the town to house these things, but Mister Shi said that he believed that he and Third Young Master were fated to meet, and would definitely not exchange places in the future.”
Xu Shiqiu's originally somewhat unhappy mood instantly became joyous upon hearing these words. He glanced at the Shi Yuan who still had a smile on his face, and said: ”Yuanhang's idea is not bad.” After saying this, he took another glance at the Zhu family before continuing, ”This Ximing Courtyard is a small courtyard. It will be kept as a school in the back, and in the back will be the residence of Yuanhang and Madam.
There was a small kitchen in the backyard. If Madame wanted to eat her own food, she would have told the main kitchen the day before to bring some ingredients. If the Missus did not notify the Great Kitchen, the Great Kitchen would bring the prepared food directly.
I see that you do not like the service of strangers, so I will not arrange for you servants. In the future, if you explain what you need to do to the servants or to Cui Hua, someone will prepare to send it over.
Other than the servants who deliver food ingredients and water in the morning, as well as the few people who follow you to learn literacy, no one will disturb you in the afternoon.
Shi Yuan and the Zhu Clan were very satisfied with Xu Shiqiu's arrangement.
Thank you, Third Young Master, for your meticulous arrangements. Shi Yuan could feel the satisfaction of the lady beside him. After he said these words to Xu Shiqiu, he paused for a moment before continuing, ”This one has suffered a lot before.
Shi Yuan did not ask for a book at the beginning, but rather mentioned the brush, ink and paper, which was also a reminder to Xu Shiqiu.
”Of course there are. There's a study in the front yard that was reserved for Ocean Ahead.” Xu Shiqiu continued to speak after seeing Shi Yuan speak in a straightforward manner, ”If Yuanhang needs anything, just say it. I prefer interacting with people with this kind of personality.”
Xu Shiqiu's explanation was clear, and it was no longer appropriate for Shi Yuan to pretend to not understand, ”Yes, in the future, I will pay attention.”
”In that case, you two can take a break for two days, so you can tidy up the place and see what's missing. When everyone is present, you can start teaching.”
”Everything will be arranged by Third Young Master.”
After Xu Shiqiu and Shi Yuan finished discussing these things, Xu Shiqiu did not return to the Shihuan Courtyard after leaving the Courtyard. Instead, he went to the Main Yard and informed Old Madame Xu of what Ye Shuo had just said.
”Mother, if Big Sister really can find a suitable husband for Yanzhu, how about you marry Yanzhu and go to Big Sister's place in the capital?”
”If your sister can really find a suitable husband for Yanzhu, even if mother risks her life to drive your second brother Second Sister-in-law out of her house, she must still make a good marriage for Yanzhu.” After the Old Madame Xu finished speaking with determination, she sighed and continued, ”It's just that Yanzhu's personality is too stubborn. The most important thing is still her.”
”Mother, today I look at Yanzhu, as if I am truly prepared to listen to her mother's wishes and marry her cousin.” After Xu Shiqiu finished speaking, he continued to speak with a frown: ”I'm planning to bring Yanzhu and Ye Shuo out to play tomorrow, but Yanzhu is unwilling to go out. Also, Yanzhu is only eighteen years old now, how did she start to pay respects to Buddha? ”
As Xu Shiqiu said this, he looked at his mother's expression, because he knew very well that his mother had to be respectful to him every single day.
Seeing his mother reveal a hint of displeasure after hearing that, he hurriedly continued: ”I'm not saying that being courteous is bad, it's just that Yanzhu is currently only eighteen years old and not that old yet.”
Hearing this, Old Madame Xu, who had thought that her son did not like her etiquette, felt a little better.
”I'll go and talk to her later. You should include her in this. If she really doesn't want to, I'll send someone to inform you again.”
”Alright, then mother will speak of this matter.” After Xu Shiqiu finished explaining about Xu Yanzhu, he then told Old Madame Xu about how he invited Shi Yuan to be his teacher.
When Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu left the Old Madame Xu's Main Yard, an hour had already passed.
”Master, you said that it's been so long. Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law have not sent anyone to pick Yanzhu up yet. Why is it that Yanzhu still can't come out?” Dong Shu looked at Xu Shiqiu with a puzzled expression. After she asked the question, Dong Shu did not say anything and continued to speak: ”Could it be that second brother and Second Sister-in-law did not say anything and planned to send people to bring Yanzhu away after a few days?”
”It's not impossible.” Xu Shiqiu thought about Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law's personality for a while, and then said with a frown: ”I originally thought that it would be safe if Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law didn't send any news to bring back Yanzhu, hearing what my wife has to say today, I actually think that this is very likely.”
The more he said it, the more Xu Shiqiu felt that this possibility was extremely high.
”Then, hubby, do you need to hurry up and think of a way?” In Dong Shu's eyes, her master was the best. As long as her husband was around, there was no problem that couldn't be solved.
”Yes, I will think of a way to deal with this.” After Xu Shiqiu finished speaking, he thought for a while before probing, ”My wife, can your husband bring you to the capital for a round next year? It just so happens that it's not convenient for elder sister to leave the capital. Let's go see her and also meet the other two nephews. ”
”Great!” As long as Hubby takes me, I'm willing to follow wherever Hubby goes. ” Dong Shu immediately answered Xu Shiqiu right after she finished speaking, without the slightest hesitation.
Seeing her unhesitatingly speak up, Xu Shiqiu felt that his previous hesitation was just thinking too much.
Only, Xu Shiqiu did not know that his plan to go to the capital early next year would be disrupted because of someone who was about to arrive.