C62 (1/2)
Inside the Shihuan Courtyard, Dong Shu was frantically putting on her clothes, but she did not forget to mutter, ”Master, you saw that I did not wake up, so you should have called me a few more times. Today is the day Shuo'er is returning to the capital, and he has brought us so much fun these few days. Saying that, Dong Shu quickly dressed herself and went to the dressing table to put up her long hair.
Seeing the anxious look on the Young Girl's face, Xu Shiqiu maintained the same look as before, and calmly sat at the side: ”My wife is not anxious, with Ye Shuo's personality, if you don't wait for us, you will definitely not leave.”
Hearing Xu Shiqiu's words, Dong Shu stopped moving and looked at him, then resumed her previous action, ”But we can't possibly keep him waiting for us.” After saying that, Dong Shu quickly combed her long hair, washed herself a little, and then left in a hurry.
Seeing that the Young Girl was in such a rush, Xu Shiqiu did not delay any further, and quickly followed him out.
”I don't know if it's because the weather has gotten hotter and hotter these past two days, but I can't get up even in the morning due to not being able to sleep well.” Dong Shu said to Xu Shiqiu who was beside him as she walked, ”After I send Shuang'er off later, I want to ask Doctor Du to come here and let me see what exactly happened.”
”Mn, then when I return later, your husband will ask Cui Hua to go and invite the Doctor Du.” Although Xu Shiqiu liked to watch Dong Shu sleep, since Young Girl was worried, then he would pamper her and invite a doctor to come and see.
The two of them chatted as they walked to the entrance.
At the Xu Family entrance, it was already the fifth time that Ye Shuo had stuck his head out of the Mule Cart s gates to take a look. This time, when he stuck his head out, he finally saw Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu.
”Aiyo, Third Uncle, you are really slow. If you didn't come, I probably wouldn't have made it to town in the afternoon.” Once Ye Shuo saw Xu Shiqiu, he opened his mouth and said those words. After that, he frowned as if he was displeased and hurriedly said, ”You promised me yesterday that you would come today with Third Aunt to give it to me.”
Hearing Ye Shuo's words, Xu Shiqiu still had not spoken, but Dong Shu had taken a step ahead: ”Blame me for wanting to sleep, but your Third Uncle has actually already woken up.” Dong Shu watched as Ye Shuo finished speaking, and when he did not say anything, he called Cui Hua to prepare the dumplings he had prepared the night before. Cui Hua woke up early this morning and brought them over, ”These are the dumplings Cui Hua and I made together, although they are not exquisite, but they are your favorites, you take me to eat them.”
”I knew that Third Aunt doted on me and was still thinking about the dumplings I liked to eat.” While talking, Ye Shuo opened the bamboo basket that Cui Hua had delivered over, and took out a dumpling that still had some steam from inside and put it into his mouth, ”It's for the shepherd's wort meat, didn't Third Aunt say that it's past the season for eating shepherds?”
He was only able to find a little of it after searching the entire village, and only managed to make a few dumplings with the meat of a shepherd's purse. If you like them, you can eat them after next year's spring. ” Dong Shu looked at Ye Shuo who had finished explaining the source of the shepherd's milk and did not forget to tell him to come early next year.
Hearing Dong Shu's words, Ye Shuo's eyes lit up. She wanted to agree, but when she raised her head, he caught the eyes of the Third Uncle staring at him.
After Ye Shuo nervously swallowed his saliva, he looked at Dong Shu and said: ”Third Aunt, I'm afraid I can't agree to your request. I'm leaving the capital this time is with father's consent, I'm afraid I won't be able to leave the capital casually next year.” After saying that, Ye Shuo felt sad for a moment, then proudly stuck out his chest: ”However, I have already learned to recognize shepherd's food from you, so next year I will definitely be able to find it at the manor outside the capital. At that time, I will go and get some home to have the chef at home to cook for me.”
”That's fine too.” Although Dong Shu regretted that Ye Shuo could not come back next year, she thought of what her husband had told his a few days ago and how he would go to the capital next year.
”Be careful on your way home. Remember to write a letter when you get home.” Dong Shu was still a little unwilling to part with Ye Shuo's happy mood. In the past few days at home, there had indeed been a lot more cheers and laughter.
”I knew Third Aunt liked me the most. Don't worry, I will definitely write letters to you and the Third Uncle when I return to the capital.” After Ye Shuo patted his chest and promised Dong Shu this, he then glanced at Xu Yanzhu and said: ”I will also write to cousin. Cousin, you must reply me.”
”Alright, hurry up and go. If you're late, I'm afraid you won't make it back to the capital to celebrate the holidays with your aunt and uncle.” Xu Yanzhu had been extremely annoyed by Ye Shuo these past few days. If she did not want to go out, he would shamelessly stay in her courtyard and would not leave.
Ye Shuo wasn't unhappy in the slightest because Xu Yanzhu had said such words. Instead, she could feel the concern Yanzhu's cousin had for him.
”Hehehe, don't despise me, cousin. We might meet again very soon.” Ye Shuo was afraid that Xu Yanzhu would talk about him again after she finished saying those words. She immediately entered the Mule Cart s and even said her farewells loudly to everyone: ”I'm leaving, I'll be waiting for you guys in the capital.” After saying that, Ye Shuo quickly raised his hand to wipe the tears secretly flowing from the corner of his eyes.
Xu Shiqiu and the others who were standing at the door could hear the tears in Ye Shuo's eyes, but they did not say anything.
”Okay, be careful on your way.” After Xu Shiqiu finished speaking, no one spoke anymore.
When Ye Shuo left the Xu Family entrance with the four people who were protecting him, as well as the things that Old Madame Xu and Xu Shiqiu had prepared to give him, Xu Shiqiu was just about to bring Young Girl and his niece home, when he saw that on the road that Ye Shuo had just left for, another group of people appeared.
Seeing that group of people, Xu Shiqiu just frowned, while Xu Jun and Xu Jie who were standing not too far away from him suddenly became excited.
”Shiqiu, second brother brought them here.” Xu Jun excitedly finished speaking and he walked forward two steps. After taking two steps, he came to his senses and stopped, raising his head to look at Xu Shiqiu with an embarrassed expression, he said: ”Shiqiu, I will go and welcome second brother first.” After saying that, without waiting for Xu Shiqiu to speak, Xu Jun immediately ran forward with quick steps.
Seeing Third Brother leave, Xu Jie first laughed mischievously, then said: ”Third Brother isn't thinking of Second Brother, you must be thinking of Third Sister-in-Law.” After saying this, Xu Jie intentionally winked at Xu Shiqiu.
Only after doing this did he remember that there was still a First Miss here, Xu Yanzhu.
Although Xu Yanzhu was not young, based on seniority, she was still a junior. To say these words in front of a junior, Xu Jie nervously and immediately blushed.
”Yanzhu, go back first and tell your grandmother that the rest of Uncle Xu's family have arrived. The big kitchen must have prepared food as well.” After Xu Shiqiu finished speaking, Xu Yanzhu regained her senses, and after bowing to the elders, she immediately turned around and entered the courtyard.
After seeing Xu Yanzhu leave, Xu Jie reached out and scratched her head in embarrassment, then looked at Xu Shiqiu and said, ”Shiqiu, I was too slow with my words just now. I forgot that my first niece is still here.”