Drunk Bamboo

"Fengzhuyuan." Yun Ling looked at the words on the wooden door plaque and couldn't help but read them out loud with a smile on her face, "The names of the prince and princess are there."

This is where Xie Yuzhu lived for three years.

"It turns out that our fate has already been predestined." Hua Qinfeng whispered in her ear.

The tone was ambiguous.

“Don’t speak in that tone.” Xie Yuzhu stared at Xie Yuyun and Xie Yupei in front of him, avoiding Hua Qinfeng.

"I'm only letting you hear it." He continued to move closer.

"Don't get too close to me." A warning look.

"We are husband and wife, legitimately." The gentle voice reached her ears again, causing her to feel numb.

Xie Yuzhu suddenly raised her head and glared at him fiercely.

Hua Qinfeng straightened his back innocently.

At this time, Xie Yuyun, who was leading the way, turned around and happened to see this scene.

"The yard is still the same as when Yuzhu left, and someone cleans it regularly."

"You are thoughtful. The flowers and plants in the yard are growing more lush than when I left. They must have been carefully cared for." Xie Yuzhu's ears turned red. She avoided Hua Qinfeng and looked around. It still looked familiar.

Although the yard is not big, many of the flowers and plants in the garden were planted by her personally, which is very homely.

I was so engrossed in the sight that I didn't pay attention to where I was stepping.

A vine that forks out horizontally is right at your feet.

She staggered and almost fell.

"careful!"

Three voices exclaimed almost at the same time.

Hua Qinfeng put his arm around her waist.

Yunling held her arm tightly.

Chaoyang cut the vines that were tripping him with a sword.

He protected Xie Yuzhu as if she were a precious baby, fearing that she would get hurt.

Xie Yuyun and Xie Yupei turned around when they heard the voice and were shocked by the scene before them.

"I... I'm fine." Xie Yuzhu was not scared by the vines, but was frightened by the three people who were making a fuss.

Hua Qinfeng's big hand was reluctant to leave her slender waist, so he urged, "Let me go."

Hua Qinfeng then reluctantly let go, and then glanced at the two people in front of him with cold eyes.

Xie Yupei shuddered all over.

Xie Yuyun remained calm and explained:

"No one has lived in the yard for a long time, and the servants have been slow in cleaning it. I'll ask someone to clean it again carefully."

Besides Hua Qinfeng being angry, even the usually well-behaved Yun Ling was also angry. "You can't even see such a big vine. The cleaning is really too rough. Let me do it."

Everyone was stunned.

Yun Ling realized that she had crossed the line and hurriedly bowed, "My Lord, Princess, is this okay?"

Hua Qinfeng replied: "You are thoughtful and know Yuzhu's habits. I feel more at ease leaving it to you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty! I'll sort it out right away."

Hua Qinfeng glanced at Chaoyang and said, "Go help Yunling."

As soon as Yun Ling entered the house, she saw that the things inside were old and few, and she became even angrier.

"This house is too shabby. When the princess got married, the house was much better than this. They just put it up to show off to outsiders! Is this how the Xie family treats the princess?"

Yunling had been to the Xie family before. At that time, she was hired by the palace to serve Xie Yuzhu.

Chaoyang comforted him, "Now everything is under the care of the prince."

Yun Ling's eyes were firm, "We will treat the princess well!"

"Ah."

Soon, Yunling came out of the house again, Chaoyang holding the table and chairs easily in his left and right hands.

Yunling came from the palace and is well versed in rules and etiquette.

She asked Chaoyang to place the table and chairs under the shade of the tree, and then she found some fine cloth from somewhere and spread it evenly on the table and chairs.

Like a magic trick, the teapot, teacups and two plates of exquisite snacks were placed on the table.

"I think these chairs and tables are clean. Your Highness and Princess, please sit in the yard and rest first."

She had a smile on her face and her every move was in accordance with standard etiquette.

"There are jasmine flowers in the yard. Boil a pot of water and make a pot of jasmine tea. Pair it with the snacks that I brought from the boat. Although it's not as good as the one in the mansion, it still has a different flavor."

"Dean Xie is seriously ill, and the Xie family is in grief, so they certainly don't have the heart to cook any delicious dishes. But the Xie family also values ​​rules, and we can't treat the prince and princess lightly. Why don't I get some ingredients from the kitchen in the mansion and cook it myself in Fengzhu Courtyard, so there's no need to trouble the Xie family to set up another stove."

Yun Ling has been with Xie Yuzhu for a long time, and even the way she speaks harshly is very similar to her.

Xie Yupei was stunned when she heard this.

With this appearance, this temperament, this eloquence, and this courage, she doesn't look like a servant, but more like a rich lady.

Xie Yupei: "This..."

Hua Qinfeng agreed, "That's great, let's do it this way."

Xie Yupei's face was filled with embarrassment.

Xie Yuyun bowed and said goodbye, "It's getting late, so I won't disturb your rest, Your Majesty. I'll have someone bring you what you need later."

Xie Yupei, who had only come to her senses after walking out of Fengzhu Courtyard, couldn't understand.

"How can you let the prince cook for himself? Isn't that disrespectful?"

"Yupei, can't you see that they are standing up for Yuzhu?"

Xie Yupei is not stupid, he had seen it a long time ago.

"It was our Xie family who treated Yuzhu badly in the past, but we never hurt her. We always have her as our sister in our hearts."

Xie Yuyun sighed softly, "It's hard to take back what has been spilled. If you miss it, you miss it. You can't make it up."

"But father is her father after all, she can't just watch..."

"Some things cannot be kept secret. Let's tell them the truth tomorrow. Perhaps, there is still a chance."

In Fengzhu Courtyard, Xie Yuzhu stared at the three people with a stern face.

"Okay, everyone's gone, stop acting."

Hua Qinfeng looked innocent, "We are expressing our true feelings, how can this be acting?"

Xie Yuzhu retracted his gaze, his expression softened, "The Xie family has always been simple, and my yard is not shabby. I have taken all the valuables to Zhongdu."

Yun Ling: "Princess, please stop speaking well of them. I am the one who counted your dowry."

Xie Yuzhu knew clearly who they were doing this for.

She raised her face with a gentle smile on her lips, "I don't live in the east wing because I'm not used to it. I didn't think it was that complicated."

"I took away the most precious things. What's left here is unimportant. Since it's unimportant, you don't have to worry about it. No matter what it looks like, I'm only staying here for a few days."

Yun Ling was relieved when she saw her smile, "Got it, I'll go cook."

Chaoyang followed him to the kitchen.

Hua Qinfeng added some tea and placed it next to Xie Yuzhu, then picked up the folding fan and fanned her.

“Is there something else wrong with my father-in-law’s illness?”

"Your Highness has figured it out?" Lying on the wooden chair, enjoying the cool breeze.

"I felt it was strange when I first met your cousin and elder sister. There was no sadness on their faces. Every time you asked about your father-in-law's condition, you were always evasive. Besides, your second sister is not at home."

Hua Qinfeng's observation ability is extremely strong.

These details were noticed from the beginning.

"My second sister has a cold personality and doesn't like to socialize. She is devoted to studying chess and rarely goes out. When my father is seriously ill, my eldest sister goes out to seek medical treatment, my cousin goes out to pick him up, and my second sister stays at home to take care of him. If she is not at home, she goes to Baiyun Taoist Temple to play chess with my grandfather. Every summer, my second sister goes up the mountain and doesn't come down until autumn."

"It seems that my father-in-law's illness is not as serious as it looks." He lowered his eyes and spoke in a deep voice.

"We'll know the answer tomorrow when my father wakes up by asking him." Xie Yuzhu picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"Maybe your cousin will tell you." His hands kept moving.

"maybe."

Xie Yuzhu put down her teacup and looked up at the approaching dusk.

Hua Qinfeng followed her gaze and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

"That's good. Father-in-law isn't seriously ill. You can rest assured. We can just take it as a way to relax."

"No matter how big the Xie family's problems are, I'll be there for you."