0p0 Chapter 167 Admiration
Chapter 167 Admiration
Thinking that Chunxi was still young, Ye Wanning felt she had to take responsibility for her. She wanted to call someone over to ask, but after learning from Yunzhi that none of the things Chunxi made had been given away, Ye Wanning felt it wasn't the right time yet.
“Well then, keep a close eye on her. There are only so many people in the manor, you’ll surely figure out Chunxi’s thoughts. If she’s really a good one, I’ll prepare a dowry for her and let her get married properly.” Ye Wanning also wanted everyone around her to have a good ending. Chunxi had suffered with her, and she hoped that Chunxi could live a good life.
Yunzhi remembered her master's words. She didn't have to wait long. That evening, she saw Chunxi quietly going to deliver something.
Isn't that Aoyama's room?
As Yunzhi drew closer, she heard Qingshan's voice.
"For me? I happen to be short of shoes and socks, but how did you know I needed them?" Qingshan compared them and they fit perfectly. "You're amazing! They fit me just right. Miss Chunxi, how kind of you are to suddenly think of making shoes and socks for me. Do Siyan and the others have any?"
Chunxi paused for a moment, then said no.
"Huh? How come I'm the only one?" Qingshan was very puzzled, which made Chunxi blush so much that she could bleed.
"I only did what was for you, do you want it or not?" Chunxi asked anxiously.
"If you gave it to me, I'll definitely take it. I just don't understand why you made it for me in the first place?"
Hearing this from outside the door, Yunzhi was worried for Chunxi. She had known for a long time that Qingshan was slow-witted, but she hadn't expected him to be that slow.
Chunxi had imagined all sorts of scenarios, but she never expected it to be like this. Tears suddenly streamed down her face, and she turned and ran away.
Startled, Yunzhi quickly stepped aside, but fearing that Qingshan, that idiot, would tell others, she went back in and instructed, "Don't tell anyone about this, do you hear me?"
"Why?" Aoyama had a big question.
"There's no reason why. If you tell others, I'll talk to Madam and have the master send you far away." After threatening Qingshan, Yunzhi hurried to find Chunxi.
When she entered the room, Chunxi's eyes were already red from crying.
At this point, Chunxi stopped hiding it, saying, "I must have been blind to fall for such an idiot."
"You've already called him an idiot, how could Qingshan figure it out if you didn't just say it directly?" Yunzhi sighed. "With Qingshan's brain, he's only good at listening to what others say and doing; he can't give any hints. But why did you fall for him?"
“Before, when I was hiding in the dilapidated temple with my wife, Qingshan appeared with the adults, and I thought Qingshan was a good man. My mother said that when looking for a man, you should look for one who is strong, has good physique, and is not cunning. Such a man is willing to work hard outside and at home.” Chunxi grew up in a farming family, so he didn’t speak very politely, which made Yunzhi feel embarrassed.
Yunzhi: "That's it?"
"Yeah, I thought that since he's so good at fighting, I wouldn't suffer if I followed him." Chunxi's thoughts were simple. "But he's so simple-minded. I've never seen anyone so stupid. He kept asking me why, how was I, a girl, supposed to answer?"
Chunxi was so embarrassed. If she had known that Qingshan was such a fool, she would have chosen a different target.
Yunzhi found it amusing but dared not laugh. "Qingshan is just that kind of person. If it doesn't work out, you can find someone else you like. There are plenty of men in the manor, and there are also some in the town government office. Let Madam find you one, and she'll be able to marry you off in style."
"No, I don't want any of them. Men are all like that. I'm not getting married." Chunxi said angrily, heartbroken.
On the other side, Qingshan felt even more aggrieved. Thinking of Yunzhi's threat, he looked angrily at the shoes and socks in his hand, wondering whether he should return them. Just then, Siyan and Zhezhu returned.
Si Yan noticed Qingshan's shifty eyes as he hid something, and knew the boy was up to no good. "Did you secretly hide some food?"
"No."
"Really not?"
Qingshan nodded vigorously, but Si Yan didn't believe him. He could tell what Qingshan was thinking just by the slightest movement of Qingshan's eyes.
Si Yan gave Zhe Zhu a wink, and the two of them flanked him from both sides, finally managing to pull out the shoes and socks from under the blankets.
The boots were exquisitely made, clearly not the ones provided by the manor. Before Zhezhu could react, Siyan thought first, "You little rascal, you have a sweetheart?"
"What lover? I don't have one! I really don't, this is..." Before he could finish speaking, Qingshan remembered Yunzhi's threat and had no choice but to snatch the things back. "I said I don't have one, so don't make a fuss. I won't tell you."
Seeing that asking directly wouldn't work, Si Yan rolled her eyes and said, "He's either a lover or someone who admires you. Wow, Qingshan, I really didn't expect that someone would be interested in someone as dense as you. I wonder which girl is blind. But it's okay, if you don't tell me, I'll go ask someone else."
"Don't ask, I will absolutely not tell you that the gift was given by Miss Chunxi!" Qingshan blocked the doorway. He hadn't realized that he had let something slip, but Siyan and Zhezhu laughed first.
Si Yan first laughed, then looked puzzled, staring at Qingshan intently. "What's wrong with Miss Chunxi? Why did she take a liking to you?" He really didn't understand. What was so good about Qingshan? He and Zhezhu were clearly better looking, so why weren't they chosen?
Zhe Zhu was also looking at Qingshan. Although he didn't speak, the doubt in his eyes was the same as that in Si Yan's.
"Don't talk nonsense. The girl probably saw how hard I was working, so she made shoes and socks for me," Qingshan said.
"Then why is it that only you have it, and we don't have to work hard?" Si Yan retorted.
Qingshan couldn't answer, but he remembered Yunzhi's threat and emphasized, "Anyway, you're not allowed to say anything out of line. If anyone finds out, I'm finished!"
"Alright, alright, we won't tell." Since it concerned the girl's reputation, Si Yan agreed to keep it a secret, but he was a little resentful, thinking that he was getting on in years and shouldn't he be getting married soon?
While Si Yan was thinking this, Yun Zhi went to deliver hot water and told her master about Chun happy's situation.
Ye Wanning was also taken aback when she heard it was Qingshan. "It's actually Qingshan?"
"Yes, Chunxi has already given the things to him, and Qingshan still doesn't understand what's going on. He's so stupid. I told her to find someone else she likes, but I don't know if she can do it." After serving her master the washing up, Yunzhi saw the master return from the study and tactfully withdrew.
Xie Bohuai raised his arm. "Were you just talking about Qingshan?"
"Yes, he said he's stupid." Seeing Xie Bohuai raise his hand and frown, Ye Wanning asked him what was wrong.
"It's nothing serious, I caught a fugitive and got punched in the shoulder." As Xie Bohuai was speaking, Si Yan came to deliver the medicated oil. He glanced at the medicated oil, his mind wandered, and he took off his outer garment, revealing his muscular shoulders. However, when he raised his hand, he hissed very softly.
Ye Wanning asked what was wrong.
"I forgot, this hand is also injured, and I can't lift it very well." Xie Bohuai looked at Ye Wanning, his words filled with anticipation.