Grass and mustard reign supreme

Chapter 66 The Sweet Little Bites of Childhood Sweethearts
"Oh, it's Wan'er. It's so late, what can I do for you?"

Zhang Yunyi's face turned cold as soon as he saw her.

The fact that Young Master Zhang wanted to burn his own father alive was a huge psychological blow to him.

Zhang Dashao was executed by him personally, and was smashed into a pulp by the villagers with stones.

From then on, he also developed a dislike for his daughter-in-law.

Chen Wan walked in gracefully, her pretty face cold.

"The door is open," Master Zhang habitually instructed.

Their identities are special, so they need to be careful about certain details, otherwise they'll attract gossip.

Chen Wan'er stopped the closing door before walking up to him.

After a slight hesitation, Chen Wan'er mustered her courage and said to Zhang Yunyi, "Grandpa, your daughter-in-law wants to move back to our ancestral home tomorrow."

"Why is that?" Zhang Yunyi frowned.

In this day and age, the constraints of etiquette and law are relatively relaxed.

Even in the Southern Dynasties of the Central Plains, where the aristocratic families were powerful and highly valued etiquette, it was common for widows to remarry.

As for the northern and western regions, the situation is even more lenient.

However, there is a difference between returning to one's parents' home and remarrying.

Typically, only daughters-in-law who are struggling to make ends meet in their husband's family would be forced to make such a choice.

Of course, once she returns to her parents' home, if she has a son, he must be left with her husband's family.

As for her dowry, she could have complete control over it.

Chen Wan coldly replied, "Your wife's husband is dead."

"If the daughter-in-law wants to go back to her parents' home, she can simply inform her father-in-law. Does she need any other reason?"

These words ignited a fire of anger within Zhang Yunyi.

He actually knew why Chen Wan wanted to go back to her parents' home.

Chen Wan and Zhang Xinran have a pretty good relationship.

She couldn't accept that her husband had been stoned to death by his father-in-law's men.

Moreover, because of this incident, not only did her in-laws become cold towards her, but the Zhang family also felt that her husband was the reason for their downfall.

She suffered endless scorn in the Zhang family because of this.

This life was so oppressive, of course she had to leave.

From Zhang Yunyi's perspective, even though he appears indifferent to everything, he is actually much more sensitive than before.

Chen Wan's defiance was the most sensitive sore point for him after losing his authority.

Especially since Chen Wan is the daughter of the Chen family of Pingliang County, if she leaves, she will take a large dowry with her.

This is something that Zhang Yunyi cannot tolerate at the moment.

Looking at the vibrant beauty under the lamp, his face was full of unspeakable disgust and indifference towards him.

Zhang Yunyi's face contorted into a ferocious expression, his gaze flickering like will-o'-the-wisps.

"Your husband is dead, and you're going to leave? Are you so dependent on men?"

"Alright, then I'll give you another man in return!"

Zhang Yunyi lunged at her, consumed by rage.

This Chen Wan is extremely beautiful.

In the past, Zhang Yunyi would never have had any private contact with her, and even during major holidays and family gatherings, he wouldn't give her a second glance.

But now, he has no scruples whatsoever.

The cries for help from the study were quickly replaced by suppressed moans.

Because the house is small now and there are many people, the study area is not deserted.

In particular, the door wasn't even closed.

There must have been servants or men outside who overheard something, but no one dared to say a word.

Zhang Yunyi has truly "gotten a complete understanding" now.

His "enlightenment" was to completely abandon all responsibility, obligation, and sense of honor.

He has completely transformed back into a beast, a beast that lives for its desires.

……

Yang Can returned to his residence.

I pushed open the door, but didn't see the Persian cat.

Shouldn't she be standing respectfully here now, helping him loosen his robes and offering him a cup of hot tea at just the right temperature?

They're such a worry!
He had long since noticed that the girl was unruly.

But since I paid for it, you should at least do what you're supposed to do, right?
I didn't force you to sleep with me. How is making the bed and folding the blankets a hardship for you?
I need to get my little green plum to teach her a lesson tomorrow.

Yang Can thought that Little Chili should be able to control the Persian cat.

Turning around the screen, you can see light shining from the bedroom.

Could it be that she's waiting in the bedroom?
Is that Persian cat really that well-behaved?
Yang Can had no intention of forcing her, but if this Persian cat offered herself to him willingly, he wouldn't refuse.

Such a sensible and understanding woman, I won't need to scold her tomorrow.

As Yang Can pondered this, he entered the bedroom and saw a young girl squatting in front of the bed, preparing hot water in a wooden basin.

She had her back to Yang Can, and to avoid touching the ground, she tucked her pomegranate-colored skirt into her knees.

In this way, her round, plump buttocks looked just like a target.

However, although it resembles a peach, it is still somewhat unripe and not very plump.

"Qingmei?"

Yang Can was greatly surprised. He thought it was Medusa, but he never expected it to be his childhood sweetheart.

Although they were close friends, Qingmei had never prepared foot bath water for him.

Upon hearing this, Qingmei stood up and gave Yang Can a sweet smile.

"The foot bath water is freshly prepared, come and soak your feet."

Yang Can glanced around the room but couldn't see Rena Baier.

Yang Can then realized that Xiao Qingmei had sent her away.

Qingmei clearly felt threatened, which is why she humbled herself and even did chores like fetching water to wash feet.

Yang Can understood Qingmei's thoughts and couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

However, he didn't say anything that would spoil the mood.

If he really angered his little green plum, how could he enjoy such attentive service?
Yang Can nodded, calmly walked over, and sat down on the edge of the tatami mat.

He was so composed, as if he had long been accustomed to being served by her.

Qingmei acted very naturally; as soon as Yang Can sat down, she obediently squatted down to take off his cloth socks.

She had always served Suo Chanzhi this way, and now it was just a different person, so what was there to be uncomfortable about?
Of course, this reason would be more plausible if it weren't for the constant blush on her cheeks.

"I'm flexible and adaptable. I'll give you a little treat today so you won't come after me. One day, I'll be able to ride roughshod over you."

Qingmei set a goal for herself, just like the girls in her family, and felt much more at ease.

Looking at his childhood sweetheart, who was washing his feet with her eyes lowered and her brows down, Yang Can suddenly felt that things were not so bad as they were.

While crises and risks certainly coexist, how different are the days now compared to the past?

If there's danger, just sweep it up!

……

In the morning, Yang Can woke up leisurely, but Xiao Qingmei was not by his side.

The sweet treat the girl gave him was to wash his feet herself.

Then she took the foot-washing water and left...

Yang Can waited for a long time, and only went to sleep disappointed after confirming that she would not come back.

When I woke up early in the morning, Little Green Plum appeared again with Medusa.

I don't know if Xiao Qingmei said something to Medusa, but the Persian cat doesn't seem as resistant to Yang Can as before.

She imitated Qingmei and began to serve Yang Can by washing his face, brushing his teeth, and helping him change his clothes.

It seems she has accepted her fate.

Yang Can looked at the alluring Persian cat and felt quite helpless.

A bowl of "golden soup and jade delicacies" is right in front of my mouth, but I can't eat it. Is there any other man in the world as frustrated as me?

He glanced at his childhood sweetheart, who seemed to know she was in the wrong and avoided eye contact with him.

Forget it, the meat's already in my own pot. If I get impatient, I'll burn my mouth.
Yang Canru comforted herself in this way.

……

After Yang Can finished dressing, he left the bedroom and strolled towards the courtyard.

Like a lion king, he rises early to survey his territory.

Before dawn, before the master had risen, the maids and servants had already begun their work.

The servants in charge of the gatehouse and courtyard opened the side gates and corner gates and swept the passageways inside and outside.

The kitchen helpers and the fire-tending woman lit the stove fire and sat down to drink the well water.

The cook and her assistant prepared the ingredients for breakfast: rinsing rice, washing vegetables, kneading dough...

When Yang Can got up, her personal maidservant appeared.

Little Plum and the Persian cat finished serving her the tasks of washing and changing clothes.

When Yang Can walked out of the bedroom, the servants in charge of the hall were wiping the furniture and arranging vases.

The dishes in the kitchen were already emitting a delicious aroma that suggested they were almost ready.

Qingmei began inspecting various places and coordinating the work of the maids and servants.

The gatekeeper began receiving fresh vegetables and meat delivered from the estate.

The groom fed the horses and checked the vehicle, ready for his master to travel at any time.

Everything was silent, like a silent, precise machine in operation.

Of course, this is because everyone is new here and not familiar with the environment.

Moreover, some servants were not originally trained to serve others; they need to be taught.

The loudest noise of the morning came from the central courtyard, where Leopard Head and his guards were doing their morning exercises.

This scene gave Yang Xian a sense of déjà vu.

However, these guards were all soldiers handpicked by Leopard Head for him.

While using them, Yang Can also tied himself to their families.

This helped him settle down in Feng'anzhuang.

Most people in Longshang know some martial arts, and these guards are especially skilled in martial arts.

Now, under the strict guidance of their teacher, Leopard Head, they are training very hard.

Old Xin was chopping wood in the woodshed.

He has a limp in one leg, and his shoulders sway as he walks.

This is indeed an eyesore; Leopard Head noticed it last night when he was arranging the servants.

But Old Xin was given to Master Yang by Manager Qian as a bonus, so he can't be returned.

Leopard Head could only send him to the woodshed.

If it moves around less, it won't embarrass its owner by limping.

The gate to the woodshed was open, and split firewood was scattered all over the ground.

The axe wasn't sharp, but Old Xin's arms, which looked like those of a Qilin, were indeed incredibly strong and powerful.

Looking at the group of martial arts instructors leaping and bounding on the training ground, Old Xin shook his head slightly, his expression somewhat disdainful.

This was just a fleeting change in his expression, but Yang Can, who was slowly walking to the edge of the training ground, happened to see it.

Yang Can's heart stirred slightly.

This woodcutter seems to have a story to tell.

Yang Can secretly remembered him, but did not immediately summon him for questioning.

These people don't feel any sense of belonging to the Yang family yet, so we can't rush things.

……

Yang Can isn't in a hurry about some things, but some things concerning "Master Shan" are very urgent now.

He sold the "mountain goods" in a hurry this time because the Yu family was transferring the business to the Suo family.

The Yu family excels at farming, while the Suo family excels at business.

Master Suo is now eager to show his skills.

The actions of the Su family will certainly not have any impact on small vendors.

However, for large-scale merchant warehouses, the impact would be enormous.

This mysterious "mountain man" certainly doesn't just do business selling "mountain products".

His legitimate business was already under pressure. Once the Suo family gained power and monopolized the Tianshui trade route, his "mountain goods business" would likely also be difficult to escape their notice.

Therefore, he wanted to ship out several batches of goods as quickly as possible before the Suo family completed their plan.

Especially this batch of goods that were previously hoarded and refused to be traded.

Therefore, this "mountain goods trade" seemed particularly rushed.

So rushed was he that he didn't have time to make more thorough arrangements, and he didn't even dare to send more people.

Now that the Suo family has taken over the trade route, if they frequently send out hundreds of guards, then why would he still be selling mountain goods?
It's impossible to hide anything from them.

At this point, his convoy was less than two hundred li away from Feng'anzhuang.

(End of this chapter)