Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 285: Crowded Before Departure
Yang Yuan rushed to Renmeifang, knocked on the door and asked, and immediately felt slapped in the face.

A roar came from inside: "My master is not here."

With a "swish", Chen Erniang, who was wearing an apron, opened the gate with an impatient look on her face. When she saw it was Yang Yuan, she immediately put on a smiling face.

She recognized him as her master's little man.

However, she would pretend to be stupid if she knew the truth but didn't say anything.

Chen Erniang said with a smile on her face: "It turns out to be Mr. Yang. My master is not at home, she is there now...

Mr. Yang, please look, that is the new house under construction, and the owner's adopted daughter, Miss Dan Niang, is also there."

Yang Yuan turned his head and saw that the direction Chen Erniang was pointing was the large mansion with three entrances and three exits that he was renovating.

Yang Yuan was suddenly surprised. Shishi didn't want to enter the Yang family, so why did she get involved with Luxi?

Since Dan Niang is over there, Lu Xi must be there too.

Yang Yuan thanked Chen Erniang and hurried back to his own house.

Inside the mansion, the underground part has been completed, the backfill has been completed, and the ground looks much neater and smoother.

In the future, when the ground is built and the flower gardens and ponds are in place, no one can imagine what the scene is like underground.

In a large house, Emmanuelle Belle was looking at a magnificent temple model in admiration.

She has been in Song Dynasty for more than a year, but has never been exposed to knowledge about Song Dynasty architecture.

She couldn't understand how the people of the Song Dynasty built such magnificent, tall and extremely stable buildings without using even a single nail.

What you see before you is just a model of a temple, but it is also a scaled-down version of a real temple.

I heard from Mr. Wang Changsheng that this construction method is called mortise and tenon.

It can not only be used in house construction, but furniture and many wooden utensils can also be made in this way. They are not only strong and beautiful, but also fit seamlessly, as if they were natural.

These wooden components have protruding parts called tenons and recessed parts called mortise and tenon. The tenons and mortise fit together perfectly, which is simply the unimaginable supreme wisdom of mankind.

Although Master Wang had a bad temper, when an extremely beautiful girl asked him questions in an admiring tone, Wang Changsheng's patience surprisingly improved.

In his hands, a temple model was quickly disassembled into its parts, including dovetail tenons, shoulder tenons, running pins, shoulder tenons, wedge tenons, and king crosspieces...

He introduced and demonstrated to Belle, and soon a temple was reassembled and appeared before her.

Wang Changsheng smiled and said, "I'm afraid that the ship sent by Mr. Yang to Southeast Asia will hardly return on schedule. So I found Suzuki and asked for his temple design drawings, and made a model first.

At that time, according to the above proportions and dimensions, by enlarging the values ​​to a certain extent, ordinary craftsmen will be able to make the wooden parts I need according to my requirements, each responsible for a piece.

Then, all the parts are transported to one place and assembled directly..."

Wang Changsheng pointed to the complete temple model and said, "The whole temple has eight halls, and the structures are almost the same, except for the size. Haha, it only saves half the time?
Mr. Qu underestimates me. I can command and dispatch eight temples to start construction at the same time. As long as the materials and labor are complete, the time it takes to build eight temples will only take me the time to build one and a half temples."

"It's really unbelievable!"

Emmanuelle's eyes lit up: "This is a magical way of construction. This biting method doesn't even use a single nail, and it makes the building extremely stable. No! It's even more stable than using nails.

In addition, it is easy to disassemble and assemble. If a part is damaged, it is very convenient to replace and repair it. You are really amazing, Master Wang."

Wang Changsheng stroked his beard and said solemnly: "Haha, I also learned from my predecessors. It's not that I am great, but the predecessors in my construction industry are great..."

……

Luxi and Dan Niang took Li Shishi on a tour with great interest.

Although many houses were still empty, after Wang Changsheng's introduction, the two of them already had a specific image in their minds, and they described it vividly to Li Shishi.

Dan Niang took Li Shishi's arm affectionately and said, "When the big house is built, godmother can come and visit us.

We planted a bamboo forest there, with green grass underneath. My sister Luxi and I sat on the grass and listened to our godmother playing the piano..."

"Luxi, Danniang, you are here."

Yang Yuan's voice was heard suddenly, and the three girls turned their heads to look.

Yang Yuan walked over quickly and felt a little guilty when he saw the three women standing together.

In fact, since he had a relationship with Shishi, he decided to bring Shishi home when the time was right.

It is true that he dotes on Luxi, but he will not give up his principles and let Shishi wander around in the world without a name or status.

But, it was Shishi who disagreed.

Later he figured it out. After all, there was a big age gap between Shishi, Luxi and Danniang. Moreover, with Shishi's proud and arrogant personality, she would never be willing to be inferior to anyone, even if Luxi respected her very much.

Later, he discovered that Shishi was also very talented in business and had the ability to turn stones into gold. She was from a wealthy family and did not need a man to support her.

If Shishi liked it, it would be easy for her to buy a place like "Nianhua Xiaozhu" and build a "Konghe Prison" inside to raise a group of handsome boys, so Yang Yuan would not insist.

What he was worried about was that Shishi was suffering outside. Since Shishi had no problem in this regard and could live more comfortably, he could only respect her lifestyle.

But if he did that, he would have to hide his relationship with her, which made Yang Yuan a little worried, fearing that Shishi would reveal her true colors in front of Luxi and Dan Niang.

When Lu Xi saw Yang Yuan, he said happily, "Second brother, why are you here? Isn't the government office busy?"

Yang Yuan said: "I will go to Shanyin tomorrow, so I need to come back today to make some preparations."

As he spoke, he nodded slightly to Li Shishi: "Madam Li."

Li Shishi winked at him playfully, "Hello, Mr. Yang. Mr. Yang, are you going to Shanyin tomorrow? Will you bring Bei'er with you?"

Yang Yuan said: "That's right. When we go to investigate this case, Belle's supernatural powers may be useful."

Li Shishi smiled and said, "She is also in your house, looking at the architectural molds made by Master Craftsman Wang."

Li Shishi was introduced to Dan Niang by Yang Yuan. Dan Niang also knew about his later cooperation with Li Shishi. Therefore, she was not surprised at all that her godmother was so familiar with Yang Yuan.

Dan Niang smiled and said, "Erlang, I'm just telling godmother that since our two families live so close, I want to invite godmother to visit me often in the future. Is that okay?"

"Haha, why not? Madam Li and I still have a lot of cooperation to do together, and our two families should visit each other more often."

As Yang Yuan spoke, he quickly glanced at Li Shishi and saw her half-smile and half-teasing expression, as well as a slightly teasing look.

Yang Yuan coughed lightly and said, "Dan Niang, you accompany Madam Li for a walk first. I have some things to tell Lu Xi."

Dan Niang was going to Shanyin with Yang Yuan, so she would naturally not be jealous because Yang Yuan explained things to Lu Xi alone. She readily agreed and took Li Shishi away.

Li Shishi glanced back at Yang Yuan and whispered to Dan Niang, "Tomorrow, will you accompany Mr. Yang to Shanyin?" Dan Niang happily agreed.

Li Shishi said "Oh" lightly, and said nonchalantly: "You and Mr. Yang, are you... hm?"

Dan Niang blushed and said coquettishly, "No, I... I haven't even entered the Yang family yet, how can I do such a thing."

Li Shishi curled her lips slightly and exposed her mercilessly: "Come on, you clever girl, do you care about those red tapes?
If you hadn't been concerned about Miss Luxi, you would have already taken the initiative to attack her, right?"

Danniang knew that her godmother had a pair of sharp eyes and she couldn't hide anything from her. She couldn't help but bury her head in her arms, blushing and giggling: "Oh, godmother, it's good that you know, why do you have to say it out loud."

Li Shishi smiled and said, "Life is like a fleeting moment. If you don't enjoy yourself in time, you will be sad when you grow old. Dan Niang, don't learn from me. I have had a rough life and I didn't have the opportunity like you when I was young."

In fact, Dan Niang didn't know much about Li Shishi's past, nor did she know that she was the most famous head of a group in Bianliang at that time.

But after getting to know her for a long time, I realized that she must have experienced a lot of hardships when she was young, which is why she has lived in seclusion and loneliness until now.

She nodded and said seriously: "Well, I...will be able to be with Erlang later next autumn."

Li Shishi let her hold her arm as they walked together, and said, "I know you've had a lot of bad luck since you were young. You've experienced the most bitter experiences, the warmth and coldness of human nature, and the wickedness of human nature. Plus, you're naturally intelligent, so you're especially good at reading people's faces and thinking for them.

However, my godmother advises you that too much is as bad as too little! Luxi, that girl, is kind by nature and has a good temper.

You are older than her, so even if you served Mr. Yang earlier than her, it is nothing. Luxi will not bear a grudge against you for this.

But if you are always thinking about how to please others, not only will your life be hard, but...human hearts and human nature cannot withstand such pampering.

Over time, it will make people spoiled, and by then, a simple and kind girl will be spoiled by you into a jealous and angry person."

After hearing this, Dan Niang couldn't help but feel thoughtful.

Li Shishi added: "Dan Niang, why not live more freely and realistically?
If you just keep trying to please her, even if her nature doesn't change, you and she will both live cautiously, which will tire you both. Why bother?"

Dan Niang nodded slightly, in fact she had already noticed it.

Because of her experiences since childhood, her father and mother not only didn't love her, but they also plotted against her all the time. She also grew up in a den of swindlers, so when she finally found a good family, she cherished it especially and even became cautious because of it.

Her every move now is indeed a little unlike herself.

No matter what she does, she has to be cautious about this and that and think twice before acting.

She also realized that, precisely because of her cautiousness, Luxi also became cautious towards her, fearing that any inappropriate behavior would cause her to misunderstand.

At this moment, Li Shishi's words made her suddenly enlightened.

Dan Niang said thoughtfully: "Godmother, I understand. I also feel that I have become a little unlike myself recently because I am too afraid of losing. I need to think about it carefully."

Dan Niang is indeed developing towards a people-pleasing personality now, and it is not a mild people-pleasing personality.

Shishi's words today woke her up suddenly. She began to think about how she should get along with Yang Yuan and Lu Xi in the future.

……

Yang Yuan and Lu Xi walked side by side, slowly walking under an old corridor in a corner of the courtyard where no major construction had been done, and explained to her what to do after leaving Beijing.

Finally, Yang Yuan suggested: "Madam Li is very knowledgeable about the world and human nature. When I'm not around, if you have any problems, you can ask her for advice. Maybe she can find a good solution."

Lu Xi nodded happily: "Second brother, I have been in contact with Madam Li for a while, and I really think she is very wise.

We are all thinking about whether we can hire her to be a think tank in our Youqiu Division, but we haven't had the chance to ask you yet."

Yang Yuan smiled and said, "If you want to recruit soldiers and horses, you can invite anyone you think is suitable. You and I are one, so you don't need to ask me first.

But..., as far as I know, Madam Li has a big business, making a fortune every day, I'm afraid she wouldn't be interested in the little dowry given by Youqiusi."

Lu Xi made a face at Yang Yuan and said with a smile: "Second brother, there are times when you make mistakes, right?
If they wanted the betrothal money, then of course they wouldn't have invited Mrs. Li.

However, although Madam Li is a woman, she is more ambitious than men. She is very happy to be able to plan and solve major issues."

"Ha, my little Luxi can also observe people's hearts? Then go and try it. If they don't want to, don't blame them."

"Okay!" Lu Xi excitedly pulled Yang Yuan up and ran towards Li Shishi and Dan Niang.

Seeing that they were only seven or eight steps away, Lu Xi let go of Yang Yuan, ran to Madam Li alone, and said something to her.

Yang Yuan walked closer with a smile, disagreeing with Lu Xi's idea.

Li Shishi's lazy nature...

Besides, whether it was Luxi or Danniang, Shishi could see through them at a glance. How could she agree to "play games" with a group of kids?
Unexpectedly, when Yang Yuan approached, he saw Li Shishi smiling and nodding at Lu Xi, and readily agreed: "Okay!"

Lu Xi turned around and raised his eyebrows proudly at Yang Yuan, and said happily: "Second brother, Madam Li agreed."

Yang Yuan was suddenly speechless, and sat up in shock from his dying illness, realizing that the clown was actually me.

He thought he knew Shishi best, but it turned out that he only knew Shishi's body. There was no way a man could guess what a woman was thinking.

However, Yang Yuan was still very happy about this. He felt relieved to have Shishi to help Luxi with his advice.

And with Shishi's careful guidance, Luxi will be able to mature and grow faster and become his good wife.

Li Shishi couldn't help laughing when she saw the surprise that flashed across Yang Yuan's face.

If it were her original self, let alone joining the "Youqiusi", even if she knew that she could make a fortune tomorrow by buying the tea plantation today, she would be too lazy to do it.

She lived alone in a hut with only a book in her hand, living a quiet and lonely life. What's the point of making so much money?
It was the appearance of Yang Yuan that brought her tremendous changes.

Her life has changed, and many things that she once thought were boring now seem meaningful.

Now, she has her own flesh and blood, and she has to consider her child.

She didn't want to enter the Yang family, but her child couldn't be too unfamiliar with his brothers and sisters.

However, although she had confirmed that she was pregnant, she had not yet told Yang Yuan.

Although the magical Zhelong skill made her feel like a young girl again, she was not sure whether her body could really recover to that of a young girl, so she cherished this God-given child very much.

The old people said that you should not make it public when you are just pregnant, so she now wants to hide the identity of the child's biological father. It will not be too late to tell her when she feels the baby is stable.

Well... let's wait until Erlang passes the imperial examination.

Is my beloved son, Li Shishi, called Yang Tianci or Yang Jieyuan?

It should be... a son, right?
After all, my butt is so big.

(End of this chapter)