Crossing Over to Yamada Love

The Xue brothers were taken aback by the old man's words. He had indeed asked about Mo Lan. How should they answer?

Without waiting for the Xue brothers to introduce her, Mo Lan stepped forward, bowed to the old man, and said, "This humble woman greets Your Excellency. I have a question for you, and I apologize for any intrusion."

The old man looked at Mo Lan and his eyes flashed. He nodded and said, "No need for formalities. Just say what you have to say."

Mo Lan straightened up, stared at the old man, smiled, and said, "Since you are an official in the court, you must have read the classics. The classics say that boys and girls should not sit together after the age of seven. As an official, you should set an example. But you asked a young lady's name in public. Don't you think that's inappropriate? Don't you think it's beneath your dignity?" Mo Lan's smile was bright, but her words were very impolite.

What Mo Lan really wanted to say was: You scumbag, asking who I am? What's it to you who I am! Mind your own business, and if you say another word, I'll slap you across the face.

"How dare you be so disrespectful to an adult! Slap yourself!" Before the old man could say anything, the two men behind him stepped forward and began to yell at Mo Lan.

Mo Lan raised her eyes, looked coldly at the two of them, and said loudly, "I wonder what I have said wrong? And in what way have I been rude!"

The old man raised his hand to stop the two people behind him from making trouble. He stared at Mo Lan without speaking, a strange feeling welling up inside him. This girl was quite different from the one he remembered. The one in his heart was gentle and kind; every time she saw him, she would blush, speak softly, and have a good temper. She would blush and give him a shy yet sweet smile that reached the deepest part of his heart. But this girl was formidable. Did she know him?

Seeing the light in the old man's eyes, Mo Lan felt even more hatred. She was sure she hadn't guessed wrong; the other person must be Chen Xuewen.

"Young lady, it was my rudeness that caused this. I apologize for my intrusion." The old man clasped his hands in a fist salute to Mo Lan.

"No need. May I ask, sir, may I and the young master Xue leave now?" Mo Lan's tone was somewhat stiff; she couldn't be polite with this person.

"Of course, please go ahead, young lady. But before you leave, please forgive my impertinence in asking, since you said that boys and girls should not sit together after the age of seven, don't you think it's inappropriate for you to come out like this with the Xue family's nephews?" The old man didn't care about Mo Lan's attitude and instead asked her.

"Your Excellency, Lanlan is my fiancée. I brought her out with me; I hope that won't offend you." Xue Lingfeng stepped forward and stood beside Molan.

Xue Lingyun and Xue Linglei opened their mouths, but did not refute Xue Lingfeng's words, which can be regarded as tacit agreement.

Mo Lan smiled brightly and said to the old man, "Sir, Young Master Xue is my future husband, and I am the future sister-in-law of Seventh Young Master Xue and Tenth Young Master Xue. Surely we can meet as family?"

Mo Lan's smile dazzled the old man's eyes, and his heart tightened. How long ago was it that the woman had stood beside the blooming orchids and smiled at him, her smile so sweet and shy?

"You two are engaged?" The old man's eyes flickered, and he asked Mo Lan in a daze.

"Yes, sir, I will take my leave." After saying this, Mo Lan said no more and followed the Xue brothers to take her leave. She was afraid that if she continued to speak, the old man would find fault with her words. Boys and girls should not sit together after the age of seven, and in her situation with Xue Lingfeng, they should not meet at all.

The old man watched their departing figures, remaining silent for a long time. "Her name is also Lanlan, Lanzhi, are you alright?" After a while, the old man sighed softly and went into the private room first.

Once Mo Lan and the others reached the carriage, it started moving. Mo Lan let out a long sigh, looked at the three of them, and asked, "Is it him?"

Xue Lingfeng understood his meaning and nodded slightly. Mo Lan saw him nod and bit her lip hard.

"Lanlan, he has immense power, numerous disciples, and has even served as a benefactor to the emperor. You must calm down," Xue Lingyun advised Molan with a serious expression.

"I know. Don't worry. I won't do anything reckless," Mo Lan nodded, knowing she was no match for him. She wasn't the type to act recklessly or act impulsively.

The carriage strolled along the road, not returning to the Marquis's residence. The residence was bustling with activity, and Mo Lan had no desire to go back and join in the fun.

For a moment, Mo Lan didn't know where to go. After thinking for a while, she said, "Fifth Young Master, don't you plan to buy a house in the capital?"

“Yes. I have two houses in the capital, one with five courtyards and the other with three. But they only have a few servants and aren’t very well maintained, so I rarely go there,” Xue Lingfeng told Mo Lan.

Mo Lan glanced at him. She had said that after they got married, they would buy a house in the capital so that if her grandmother came back to visit her family, her own family could also come, and there would be a place to stay. It turned out that he actually had two houses.

"Then why don't you live in your own house?" Mo Lan asked, puzzled.

"It's inconvenient. Stay at the Marquis's residence. You can contact me if you need anything." Xue Lingfeng answered seriously, a smile in his eyes. He knew what this girl was planning. He intended to give her the house deed when she was about to marry him, and then give the three-courtyard house to the Mo family so that they could have their own house in the capital and settle down.

"Since we have nothing to do now, let's go take a look." Mo Lan didn't want to go back to the manor, so she suggested going to take a look.

When they arrived at Xue Lingfeng's residence, the gate was tightly closed. Mo Lan looked around from inside the car. The place was quiet and not in a noisy area; the location was quite good.

The coachman knocked on the door, and the gatekeeper opened it. Upon learning that his master had arrived, he hurriedly removed the threshold, and the carriage entered the courtyard.

Mo Lan looked around. The environment was pleasant, lacking the extravagance and grandeur of a marquis's mansion, but it was certainly elegant. There were artificial hills and flowing water in the courtyard, as well as an arched bridge. In the backyard, there was a lotus pond with emerald green lotus leaves and pink buds, a sight that was pleasing to the eye.

Mo Lan preferred this place to the Marquis's residence. It was quiet and pleasant, making her feel at ease.

Mo Lan alighted from the carriage. The steward and Xue Lingfeng reported on the situation in the courtyard, while Mo Lan breathed in the fresh air and stretched her body freely. For a moment, she felt extremely refreshed.

After a while, seeing that the three Xue brothers were still talking to the steward, Mo Lan went inside to check the furnishings. The room had only basic furnishings; it was habitable but didn't look fancy. If they were to welcome a new master, they would need to add quite a few things. Furthermore, there were only a few old women in the backyard, no maids. It seemed that Xue Lingfeng didn't intend to stay there.

"How is it?" Xue Lingfeng stepped in and asked with a smile as he looked at Mo Lan, who was examining him.

“It’s nice, I like it a lot. Let’s come here to play whenever we have free time,” Mo Lan replied.

"Okay." Xue Lingfeng nodded with tenderness in his eyes.

Next, the two went into the study, where Mo Lan seized Xue Lingyun's work and made him write down recipes. The recipe for the dipping sauce, the ingredients, and so on, were all written down.

Mo Lan also asked him to help her find sea cucumbers. She remembered that sea cucumbers were only produced in the Bohai Bay area, and she didn't know if they were sold in the capital. She asked Xue Lingyun to send people to look for them, hoping to transport them to the capital. Sea cucumbers in broth and stir-fried with chives are both delicious dishes, and sea cucumbers are very nutritious. Therefore, Mo Lan hoped to find some.

In addition, Mo Lan told Xue Lingyun that if she sent someone to the seaside, she could ask the locals if they could bring any seafood that could be transported over and whose cost was not too high. She could then prepare dishes based on the type of seafood.

Xue Lingyun meticulously wrote down all the recipes, then had Xue Lingfeng lock them up. No one knew about this house, so keeping them here should be safe.

The three exchanged a few more words, and seeing that it was getting late, they left the study, boarded the carriage, and headed towards the Marquis's residence.

Upon arriving at the Marquis's residence, the Xue brothers went to see the Marquis, while Mo Lan boarded a sedan chair and went to the inner courtyard.

The banquet had long since ended, and all the invited dignitaries had already left. Mo Lan bowed to the Lady of the Marquis, who said nothing and waved for her to rise.

"Lanlan, did you have fun going out of the manor today?" The Second Madam gave Molan a rare smile, but Molan shivered, feeling that the Second Madam must have ill intentions.

She bowed to the Second Madam and said in a clear voice, "I am well, Second Aunt. Thank you for your concern."

"Heh, it seems you're not happy staying in our Marquis's manor. You've only been here a few days and you've already been out for two whole days. Is the Marquis's manor too small for you? I shouldn't be saying this to you, but since you call me Second Aunt, I'm your elder, so I'll say a few words. This Marquis's manor has its rules. How can a young lady from a noble family run around outside all day? If word gets out, it's not just you who will lose face, but our Marquis's manor. How can the Marquis's manor maintain its standing in the capital?" The Second Madam's expression changed upon hearing Mo Lan's words, and she began to lecture Mo Lan in front of everyone.

Wang's eyes flashed. Did this second sister-in-law really dislike them that much? Saying it like that in public was a slap in her face, wasn't it?

“Sister-in-law is right. It is my sister who has not taught her granddaughter well. I am sorry for making you laugh at me.” Madam Wang spoke up for Mo Lan. Although she was angry, she did not want to ruin things with all the younger generation present.

“Sister, it’s not that I’m criticizing you, but although you’ve married into a farming family, you are still the old lady of the Marquis’s mansion. Your status is what it is. How can you not teach your child manners? Luckily, this is our Marquis’s mansion, and my sister-in-law and I are easy to talk to. If this happened in another family, she would probably have been punished and put under house arrest long ago. Sister, you should teach your child properly.” The Second Madam had finally found an excuse, and she wasn’t about to give up easily. She also began to lecture Wang Shi.

"Yes, sister-in-law is right, I've taken note." Wang replied, suppressing her anger. There was no point in arguing with her; whether she listened or not was her own business. She would just ignore it.

"Lanlan, have you remembered what I said? Are you convinced?" The Second Madam ignored Wang Shi and instead asked Molan. She wanted Molan to speak up and refute her, so that she could take the opportunity to teach Molan a lesson.