Remarrying Chun Yuan

"Okay, okay, I'll definitely be there!" Lin Mengjun didn't dare to refuse.

In fact, Liu Yuechu would have stepped forward even if he hadn't said anything. After all, he had already let Yuan Cuo down, and it would be too inhuman of him not to help with this little thing.

"The spring breeze is chilly, let's go inside first." Yuan Cuo stood in front of her and tightened the drawstring of her cloak.

Liu Yuechu pursed her lips shyly, finding herself ridiculous.

She originally intended to bring Liu Yuechan to meet Yuan Cuo to see how the two would react upon meeting—whether it was romantic love or gratitude for each other's recognition.

But Liu Yuechan was so frightened by her that she went to help with the work, and Yuan Cuo seemed not to even notice Yuechan's presence.

How did she turn into a paranoid old witch?

Liu Yuechu asked herself honestly, although it is true that one should be wary of others, it is indeed a bit unfair to use the shadow of Wei Gongming from her previous life on Yuan Cuo.

"I came to ask you if you could take on an apprentice?" She called Yuechan over, "My fourth sister is eager to learn medicine."

Liu Yuechan stiffened. Hearing the summons, she could only quietly approach, looking timidly at Yuan Cuo, and politely greet him.

Yuan Cuo didn't immediately agree, and asked Liu Yuechan a few questions seriously, "I'm not suitable to teach her."

"Why?" Liu Yuechu didn't expect him to be so straightforward.

Liu Yuechan asked timidly, "Am I...am I too stupid?" She was indeed sincere in her desire to learn.

Yuan Cuo shook his head. "First of all, I practice medicine entirely on my own, without any method. Secondly, I will soon be your brother-in-law, so I dare not be too strict with you when teaching you medicine, otherwise your eldest brother and second sister will turn against me."

"Then what should I do? Second sister, I really want to learn!" Liu Yuechan grabbed Liu Yuechu's sleeve; she didn't want to give up.

Liu Yuechu didn't expect Yuan Cuo to refuse, and the reason was reasonable and flawless.

"Or... should I help you hire a tutor?" Lin Mengjun really wanted to do something as compensation.

Yuan Cuo's eyes lit up. "Brother Lin's suggestion is good. I think Physician Sun from the Imperial Hospital is very suitable. He is kind-hearted and, being an elder, he is generous enough to teach her everything he knows. He won't neglect her because she is a young woman and refuse to teach her."

???

Lin Mengjun hissed and nearly bit his tongue!

He really knows how to pick people, choosing a titan of his own. This is no less difficult than having his own father act as the officiant at Yuan Cuo's wedding!

"Um... I'll give it a try." Lin Mengjun didn't dare to refuse, fearing that if he did, Liu Yuechu would immediately break off their friendship.

Liu Yuechu finally smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Lin."

"Thank you, Brother Lin!" Liu Yuechan smiled broadly, her sweet thanks sincere.

Lin Mengjun forced a smile, "I'll ask later, and if I have any news, I'll have Mengyu come to you."

Having finally helped with something, Lin Mengjun mentioned leaving again, and Liu Yuechu didn't stop him anymore.

Liu Yuechan saw Lin Mengjun off, and then tactfully helped Huajiao and Hou Lai pack their things...

Yuan Cuo and Liu Yuechu were drinking tea in the house. He was scrutinizing her with a half-smile, which made Liu Yuechu feel embarrassed and uneasy. "What kind of look is that?" she asked, not understanding.

"You look so cute when you throw a tantrum." He didn't hold back and praised her boldly.

Liu Yuechu's ears turned bright red, but she stubbornly insisted, "Were you scared?"

“I’ve seen you once before, back when you whipped the Right Chancellor’s carriage with a leather whip.” Yuan Cuo recalled.

Liu Yuechu was speechless. "You were there too?"

Yuan Cuo didn't answer, but moved his gaze closer to her. "Thank you for protecting me, Lady Liu." His clear voice carried a hint of coquettishness, and his alluring eyes sparkled.

Liu Yuechu felt her heart racing and even panicked a little. "Um... I haven't eaten anything yet." She could feel his warm breath, which was barely audible.

Yuan Cuo gave her a few pastries to eat first, saying, "I'll go make you something to eat, just a moment."

He vanished in a flash, and soon the sound of chopping vegetables came from the kitchen next door.

Liu Yuechu sipped her snacks absentmindedly.

She thought back carefully and realized that she didn't feel any excitement when she met Yuan Cuo before; she only felt relaxed and comfortable.

Why does it feel different now?

His eyes are beautiful, and his fingers are long and slender with distinct knuckles.

She couldn't help but chuckle to herself, momentarily lost in thought. Yuan Cuo quickly brought over a large bowl of noodles with shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and cured pork. "The courtyard is too messy, so these are all the ingredients we have. You'll have to make do with this for now."

The chopsticks were of different lengths, making it awkward for Liu Yuechu to hold them.

Yuan Cuo took the noodles from her hands, picked them up, and fed them to her.

Liu Yuechu instinctively backed away. She wasn't a three-year-old child who needed to be fed.

But Yuan Cuo didn't stop, staring straight at her. Afraid of disappointing him, she could only take a bite and quickly covered her mouth with her handkerchief. "Delicious! You can cook so well?!" Even though she was hungry, she could tell that his cooking skills were extraordinary.

Yuan Cuo picked up another mouthful of noodles and said, "I am willing to be your cook and carefully prepare soups for you."

……

Inside, the two were all lovey-dovey, while outside, the three people tidying up stared at each other blankly.

"Has Master forgotten that we're hungry too?" Huajiao was starving. Usually, she would have already had afternoon tea and snacks by this time, but she hadn't eaten anything all day.

Liu Yuechan was also hungry and looked at Hou Lai.

Hou Lai took out some ready-made steamed buns and tossed them to the two of them, saying, "Make do with these. Remember to carry your own rations from now on. The masters don't care about us anymore."

……

After eating her noodles, Liu Yuechu happily went home.

By this time, Granny Fang had already tidied up the inner quarters of the Liu family. When Liu Yuechu entered the main gate, he saw two rows of people kneeling on the ground.

Among them were women from the outer courtyard, women from the inner courtyard, women in charge of purchasing supplies for the kitchen, and even several women who built the back garden...

"Your Highness is back." Bai Shao immediately came to greet her. She had angered Liu Yuechu today and had been left in the mansion to help Granny Fang. Granny Fang gave her a severe scolding as soon as she arrived, and Bai Shao dared not misbehave again.

Liu Yuechu ignored her and went directly to see Granny Fang. "I've made you tired after a long day. On the way back, I bought some braised pork hock from Fuchun Restaurant. You can enjoy it tonight and have a couple of drinks."

"What kind of wine are you drinking? You've dealt with so many people all at once, and even killed two foul-mouthed bastards. Are you feeling sorry for me, young lady, and want to kick this old woman out?" Granny Fang asked deliberately.

Liu Yuechu helped Granny Fang sit down to rest. "What are you saying? With you in charge, we can send whoever we want away. If you kill two of them, I'll just pay compensation." The people killed must be the gossipy old women from Liu Yuechan and Yuan Cuo. Granny Fang was making an example of them.

But her attitude terrified everyone.

“We servants have served the household for many years, you can’t let such a small matter cause you to… The eldest young master wouldn’t agree to it either.” The head maid of the second gate brought out Liu Musheng.

She was part of Liu Yuechu's mother's dowry and also Liu Musheng's wet nurse. When Liu Yuechu entered the house, Granny Fang was carrying the accounts and was about to punish her.