The Legend of the Farm Girl

After breakfast, Yunfang's mother still sent Yunfang to Lu Liding's house. She felt relieved only when she saw Wang Po open the door.

After Yunfang entered the yard, she saw Lu Liding reading a book seriously in the yard, just like yesterday.

Hearing Yunfang coming in, he looked up at Yunfang and asked with a smile, "Are you here?"

Yunfang felt that Lu Liding's voice was light and full of anticipation.

I thought to myself, is he expecting me to come?

Lu Liding's actions seemed to confirm Yunfang's guess. He stood up and walked to Yunfang, waiting for Yunfang's response.

Yun Fang was a little flustered when she saw Lu Liding approaching her. She bowed and said, "Mr. Lu, good morning."

Lu Liding shook his head at this time.

"Not very well. I was worried all night whether you were still angry about the joke I made at lunch yesterday. I didn't even apologize to you for offending you yesterday."

Yunfang quickly shook her head and said, "I'm not angry."

Seeing Yunfang shaking her head in panic, Lu Liding laughed again and said, "Even if you are not angry, I still want to apologize to you. How about this, I will cook for you at noon today. Do you have anything you like to eat? I will make it for you."

Yunfang looked at Lu Liding in surprise

"Can you cook?"

Lu Liding raised his eyebrows: "Why, you don't believe it? Then wait and see at noon!"

When Yunfang returned to the west wing, she was unable to calm down for a moment. She wondered what dishes Lu Liding would cook, and then she wondered if Lu Liding would be surprised that her dining etiquette had improved greatly in just one day.

Yunfang forced herself to calm down, picked up the needle and thread and continued to sew Lu Liding's outer robe.

As lunch approached, Yunfang's thoughts began to race again and she couldn't calm down.

She stopped what she was doing, and finally Wang Po knocked on her door and said, "Miss Yun, come out for dinner."

When Yunfang walked out of the room, Lu Liding was already sitting at the table, waiting for her.

Yunfang walked closer and saw four plates of exquisite side dishes on the table.

Yunfang opened her eyes wide and said to Lu Liding, "I didn't expect you to be able to cook. It's said that a gentleman should stay away from the kitchen. How did you do it?"

Lu Liding said gently, "I learned this from my childhood. My father would cook a few dishes for my mother on her birthday every year. When I grew up, he would take me with him when he went to the kitchen to cook for my mother on her birthday. That's how I learned how to cook these dishes. Come on, try them and see how good my cooking skills are."

Yunfang sat down and started to taste the dishes. Lu Liding's cooking skills really gave her some surprises. The dishes were even more delicious than she had imagined.

Lu Liding was also surprised when he saw Yunfang's every move. He couldn't help but said, "Hey? Your eating movements seem to have changed a bit."

Yun Fang didn't expect Lu Liding to be so straightforward in describing the changes he had seen. She blushed and said, "Yesterday I saw you eating very carefully, so I followed your example."

Lu Liding said gently, "Your eating movements are also very beautiful. Everyone has their own characteristics. You don't have to learn from me. I have been guided by my parents since I was a child. Their strict requirements formed this habit. You don't know that when I was young, they often didn't let me eat because my movements did not meet their standards."

Yunfang didn't want to continue talking about eating. She had no way to explain who she learned her dining etiquette from. If she just copied others, she would not be able to learn the essence of it.

Plus, Yunfang had a question he had always wanted to ask, so he couldn't help but ask, "Where do your parents live now? Are they comfortable with you living here alone?"

Lu Liding said, "My parents went to the capital with my eldest cousin from the Yu family. They were in a hurry to go, and there were many things to do in the capital, so they didn't let me go in a hurry. They left me here to study with peace of mind. With my cousin from the Yu family helping me, there is nothing to worry about. I can go to the capital when the imperial examination is approaching."

Lu Liding did not clearly explain what his parents did, so Yunfang thought that his parents worked for Linglong Embroidery Workshop and followed the young master Yu to the capital to explore new markets.

I think that such a big Linglong Xiufang should have a lot of relatives to support it.

I guess the reason why Mr. Lu respects me so much is because his parents and I are both from Linglong Embroidery Workshop.

Yunfang thought she had found answers to some of the incongruities and gradually let down her guard.

These thoughts flashed through my mind in just a moment.

Yunfang followed up on Lu Liding's words and replied, "These dishes are really delicious. Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Lu. Yunfang has no way to repay you, so I wish you a successful future and success in the imperial examinations."

"Thank you very much, Miss Yunfang. But I don't think I have much hope of passing this imperial examination. Alas!" Lu Liding sighed again.

Yunfang asked in confusion: "Why do you say that?"

"I just feel that I am not fully prepared. There are countless talented people in the country, how can it be my turn!"

Yunfang couldn't help but comfort him, "Mr. Lu is too modest. I have never seen a juren as old as you in my life. My brother Yunfeng is already 12 years old this year, but he just passed the Tongshi exam. If he wants to pass the exam, I don't know how many more years it will take. If Mr. Lu says that he is not prepared, then my brother will probably have no hope of passing the imperial examination in his lifetime."

I thought the topic would stay on the imperial examination, but unexpectedly Lu Liding changed the subject and said to Yunfang: "Your brother is studying, what books has Miss Yunfang read?"

Yunfang didn't expect the topic to turn to herself so quickly, but she didn't hide it and answered, "My brother also taught me the books he read, so I have read some of them."

Lu Liding said admiringly: "I have never seen a woman as smart as Miss Yunfang. Not only is she an excellent embroidery expert, she is also gentle and can read and write. If you were a man, I'm afraid all the men alive today would have to stay away from Miss Yunfang."

Faced with such straightforward compliments, Yunfang blushed immediately.

The two chatted for a while longer, and their relationship seemed to have become closer. At some point, Lu Liding stopped calling Yun Fangyun "Miss Yun" and started calling her "Miss Yun Fang".

The lunch ended in a pleasant atmosphere.

Yunfang returned to her west wing and took a nap on the couch. Thinking of the scene of the two of them chatting together today, she still smiled from time to time.

But this did not stop Yunfang from continuing to study in the system and still taking etiquette courses.

In the afternoon, Yunfang continued to embroider her outer robe in the west wing. The yard was quiet. Yunfang and Lu Liding were also studying hard at this time. He worked so hard and had great talent. He would definitely get excellent results in the imperial examination next year.

Another evening came, and the sound of the main door opening was heard in the quiet courtyard. Yunfang was a little expectant, wondering if Lu Liding would ask her to come out to enjoy the sunset together.

Just as Yunfang expected, Lu Liding walked straight to the west wing, knocked on Yunfang's door, and said, "Miss Yunfang, are you still interested in watching this beautiful sunset with me today?"

Yunfang walked out of the room, bowed to Lu Liding, and said, "Thank you for calling me, sir. The sunset is so beautiful."

Just like yesterday, two people stood quietly in the sunset, letting the sunlight shine on their bodies, casting two long shadows on the ground, as if they were leaning on each other.

Every time at this time, the sound of knocking on the courtyard door would be heard, and it was Yunfang's mother coming to pick up Yunfang.

Yunfang looked at Lu Liding, and Lu Liding nodded gently to Yunfang as a farewell. Yunfang opened the gate herself without waiting for Wang Po to open it, and went out to go home with Yunfang's mother.

In this way, Yunfang began a cycle of going to Lu Liding's house every day to embroider clothes, having lunch with Lu Liding, watching the sunset, going home to teach her younger brother etiquette, and continuing to study herself.

But as the days passed, Yunfang had already embroidered the last piece of clothing. Seeing that the clothing in her hand would be finished this afternoon, Yunfang felt irritated for no reason.

I couldn't even embroider any more of the clothes in my hands.

Yunfang knew why she was upset. It was just because she couldn't bear to leave Lu Liding, whom she could see every day.

Yunfang had never experienced love before, but she already knew that she was somewhat in love with Lu Liding.

Just at this moment, Wang Po knocked on Yunfang's door and told Yunfang that it was time for lunch.

Yunfang responded: "Come out right away."

Then I heard Wang Po calling Lu Liding. The two of them almost left the room together and sat at the table. They were both silent.

Lu Liding was the first to break the silence and asked, "Miss Yunfang, you have been here for twenty days, right? Is the dress almost finished?"

Yunfang nodded and said, "Yes, Mr. Lu, it will be finished this afternoon. I won't come starting tomorrow."

After saying this, the two fell silent again.

The two of them had the fastest meal since they met. After the meal, Yunfang hurried back to her west wing. Somehow, under the atmosphere just now, Yunfang was about to cry.

Fortunately, there was the system. Yunfang entered the ocean of learning and quickly came out of the mood she had at noon.

Finally in the afternoon, the finishing touches were completed on the last piece of clothing. Holding all the clothes, Yunfang knocked on Lu Liding's door for the first time.

Lu Liding opened the door and unexpectedly saw Yunfang standing at the door. Then he saw the clothes in Yunfang's hands and knew that Yunfang was showing him the results of her embroidery.

Picking up these clothes, Lu Liding looked at them carefully, and expressed admiration from time to time. Yunfang had heard countless compliments since she became a top embroiderer, but today's compliment from Lu Liding made her happiest.

After handing all the clothes to Lu Liding, Yunfang said, "Mr. Lu, the mission has been completed, so Yunfang will take her leave now."

Seeing Yunfang about to walk out of the courtyard, Lu Liding anxiously called Yunfang and asked, "Do you want to watch the sunset together again? It will be evening soon."

Yunfang was stunned, turned around and replied, "Okay."

This time, neither of them returned to their own rooms. Instead, they sat in the yard. When the first rays of sunset shone on the yard, Lu Liding looked at Yunfang tenderly and said, "How nice it would be if time could stop at this moment."

Yunfang looked at Lu Liding in surprise, but he just looked at the scenery in the yard intently and didn't speak again.

Yunfang's mind was in a mess, but she couldn't say anything. When the sun was about to set, Yunfang finally said nothing.

After returning home, Yunfang kept thinking about Lu Liding's words. Was there any other deeper meaning in his words?

It’s a pity that his clothes have been embroidered, and it’s unknown whether the two will have any encounter again.

Yunfang was a little absent-minded since she woke up in the morning. Yunfang's mother thought that Yunfang was tired. Until the next day, Yunfang still didn't feel better, Yunfang's mother became a little worried.

That day, Yunfang's mother brought Yunfang to the shop and said to her as they walked: "Fang'er, what's wrong with you? Ever since you finished your work at Mr. Lu's house, you have been listless and absent-minded! Don't tell me that you are fine. I know you best. You are not like this when you are fine. I can't ask you with your two brothers at home. I specially asked you to go to the shop with me just to ask you what's wrong with you."

Yunfang didn't expect that her mother had noticed her abnormal behavior, and she hesitated whether to tell her mother about it.

Seeing her so hesitant, Yun Fangniang had a bad feeling.

She stammered, "Is it because of Master Lu? What did he do to you? Mother will take care of it for you!"

Yun Fang hurriedly shook her head: "Mom, Master Lu didn't do anything to me, don't think too much, I just feel reluctant to be with him, and I'm still a little uncomfortable these two days, maybe it will be fine in a few days."

Yunfang's mother stopped, and Yunfang also stopped with her. Yunfang's mother looked at Yunfang steadily and said, "Fang'er, you told me that Mr. Lu passed the imperial examination at a young age, has outstanding temperament, and is also a handsome man. I understand that you will have feelings for him, but you are not from the same world. You still have to cut your losses in time and don't think too much. If you don't have to go to work these two days, then come to the shop to help me! Summer is coming soon, and there are many people buying clothes. I am a little too busy. Draw a few more patterns for us, because the ones above are being imitated again."

Yunfang knew that her mother wanted to stop her from having too many wild thoughts and find her something to do, so she nodded and agreed.

In fact, what she didn't know was that her mother had other thoughts in her mind. Recently, Li Muwen often went to the shop to pick up her mother, and she always looked around. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that Li Muwen was looking for Yunfang.

In recent years, Li Muwen has become more and more handsome and talented. What's more important is that the Li family and the Yun family have known each other well after many years of interaction, so Yun Fangniang prefers Li Muwen.

Letting Yunfang come to the shop to busy herself up these days can not only help her forget Lu Liding quickly, but also give Li Muwen some opportunities.

Following Yunfang's mother to the shop, Aunt Wang and Aunt Li were very enthusiastic when they saw Yunfang. They knew that Yunfang was there to deliver new patterns and they were very much looking forward to it. Every time Yunfang's new pattern was made, the sales of the entire Yun's Garment Shop would have a big increase!