Chapter 4

The terror of being pushed down that day at the Weichi Teahouse is still fresh in her memory. Regardless of whether she was truly pushed by someone, it is always better to be cautious. She instinctively cast a glance at Lian Bi.

Lian Bi received the order and departed

Shunhua saw that the servant had crossed the bridge to deliver the meal and hurriedly added: "If any of your family members have suggestions after using it, please be sure to inform us. Although most people are accustomed to bathing every three days and taking a shower every five days, there may be those who bathe daily. If it is not sufficient, please do not hesitate to mention it."

"Shunhua?" he called out

He summoned the servants and said, "Clean it up."

She turned around and was secretly startled; Wei Chi Ge was very close to her, almost bumping into his elegantly straight nose

Shunhua's expression was strange, "Weichi Ge, do you really like Yiren? I feel like you prefer me a bit more." Speaking of Yiren so rationally was completely different from what was said in "The Four Seasons of the Capital." "You better not like me."

That voice was very calm, but she suspected it was filled with his genuine mockery

Bai Qi fell silent for a moment and said, "When I am not at home, you look for Shunhua"

Lian Bi smiled and said: "The head of the household is truly... ...distinct from others"

Lian Bi smiled as she took the hairpin and said, "Let me do it. Look at how clumsy you all are; no wonder you fail to win the family's favor."

She is very loyal. ... Qi Yuming is an outsider to her, and she shares her words with outsiders for the sake of Wei Chigong ... . ... She is determined, and she steeled herself to walk over to Wei Chigong, just waiting for him to switch places with her

As Wei Chigong took his seat in the sedan chair, he noticed that someone had followed him and slipped inside.

There is nothing much, just passing by, and I thought I would pay a visit.

Her gaze swept over Qi Yuming and Bai Qige, noticing that they were similar to Wei Chigong, either not wearing fur bags or simply wrapping a circle of fur around their wrists as a token gesture

Shunhua stared wide-eyed in terror and exclaimed, "What is that?"

It is truly wonderful to see Bai Qi with the woman he likes

"Cough, the weather is quite nice today," Shunhua said, steeling herself, taking one step after another, forcing herself to walk out from behind Weichi Gong

If he forgets to speak today, in two days when the spring tax ends, the tax officer will find trouble and exploit her loopholes, causing her to lose her land, and then she will owe Cui Shunhua. Suddenly, a case of the wealthy preying on the less wealthy flashed through her mind. Even Bai Qi, she did not dare to assert confidently that he had not secretly manipulated things on his way from a small wealthy family to a prominent rich household.

It is just a little unfortunate, because she was busy until very late, and by the time she finished bathing and drying her hair, it was already past midnight. Now she understands the hardships of these merchants; money does not simply fall from the sky. In the past, she had never told Brother Bai Qi that he had worked hard or thanked him for providing her with such a good life for so many years... If she could survive, she would hope to express her gratitude to him in the identity of Xu Shi Shunhua... But never mind, it would be quicker for her to bless Brother Bai Qi from above in the future. If she could survive, she would hope to express her gratitude to him in the identity of Xu Shi Shunhua... But never mind, it would be quicker for her to bless Brother Bai Qi from above in the future

Aren't you curious

She pretended not to notice Bai Qi's scrutinizing gaze and smiled at the young lady from the Liu family, saying: "Is this the Miss Liu that Brother Bai admires? Upon seeing her today, she truly is gentle and virtuous. Please, everyone, have a seat." She smiled sweetly, feeling quite pleased. She guessed that Brother Bai's slightly suspicious scrutiny was due to the fact that she hadn't informed him in advance that she would be bringing the young lady from the Liu family; they must have encountered each other outside the Cui residence.

Indeed, Bai Qi pondered for a moment and recalled that she had indeed experienced something unusual since the sound of bells and the clatter of dishes began.

Shunhua has been trying hard to ignore these rabbit ears, but the prominent wealthy individuals present have been expressing with their gazes that "Cui Shunhua is unwell today," making her wish she could just burrow into a hole

... ... Um. Wei Chi Gong quietly gazed at her genuinely sincere smile, and then lowered his eyes to scan the distance between them, which she deliberately avoided.

The faint black shoes and the trailing outer robe outside the curtain reminded her of the last day of Xu Shi Shunhua, when he walked out from behind the screen and told her not to be afraid. She sighed softly in her heart; after all, he had said it, hadn't he

At this moment, she did not dare to imitate Cui Shunhua and curse at others, fearing that the maid's hand might tremble and drive the hairpin straight into her skull

When Shunhua's heart skipped a beat and with a simple calculation, it was precisely the time when Weichi Gong first met the Xu family’s Shunhua.

Wei Chigong glanced at her, and she instinctively smiled at him

One month after the Day of the Spring God is the Beast Festival of Beitang. Initially, the significance of the Beast Festival lay in the revival of all things, with hunters going up the mountain to hunt and sure to have a harvest, symbolizing the flourishing of the nation's fortune. As time went on, the common people developed their own ways of celebrating the festival. Merchants would hang furs in front of their shops, while the common folk would make some alterations to their clothing, celebrating for three consecutive days.

So how did I come to like him

Shunhua was left dumbfounded

That was a message left by Chi every evening, stating "A day of peace" to be delivered. It served as a sign that the day had passed safely. At first, she was slightly taken aback, but later learned from the people in the Wei Chi residence that when Wei Chi Gong was young and in charge, he had experienced the deaths of several clan members over six consecutive days, all occurring at night as he was preparing to retire for the evening

The painter stared at her in a daze

Looking out from the sedan chair, it is indeed the case that the common people only play with small decorative details, making it similar to her... Most of them are children

Shunhua's impression of Qi Yuming is neither good nor bad, but since he is competing with Weichi Gong for the fair lady, she naturally leans towards Weichi Gong. She smiled and said, "Isn't this interesting? Everyone present wants to become a gold merchant, but you must pay a little attention to this character 'gold'. This 'gold' does not refer to the gold of wealth, but rather to the 'gold' of a prestigious brand."

"I have seen it, it is nothing serious, everyone please enjoy yourselves," Shunhua said with a smile, dismissing the maid and focusing on eating the dishes from the hot pot.

However, Bai Qi would never marry her. Firstly, he sees her as a younger sister; secondly, the Xu family can no longer bring him any benefits; and thirdly, the Xu family is equivalent to her current state, lacking the ability to be the mistress of the Bai household. In truth, she is well aware of this, but no one has broken that layer of pretense. It is childish, but she has fantasized these past few days about what if she had not died young, still being the Xu family Shunhua, and if Wei Chi Ge did not like Yi Ren so much... If Yi Ren ultimately belongs to Qi Yu Ming, could she... could she? It is just that no one has broken that layer of pretense. It is childish, but she has fantasized these past few days about what if she had not died young, still being the Xu family Shunhua, and if Wei Chi Ge did not like Yi Ren so much... If Yi Ren ultimately belongs to Qi Yu Ming, could she... could she? Ah, now she thinks, it is merely her grand dream of spring and autumn. Wei Chi Ge and Bai Qi are very similar; the burden of the Xu family is too heavy for them, and the childish Shunhua would not be their first choice.

Shunhua responded, saying: "I had Lianbi arrange for hot pot. Only hot pot would deter anyone from daring to poison her, risking the chance of accidentally harming other prominent wealthy families."

Her face instantly lost a significant amount of fat, but with Lian Bi beside her, she quickly regained her composure and replied: "I know without you saying it, it's just human nature, hehe... it's just a meal, Lian Bi, you can take care of this matter."

Shunhua silently exchanged positions with Qi Yuming

She was momentarily at a loss for words, and finally glanced at him and asked, "What is your impression of her?"

This is a fan bag made of fox fur he said淡淡

She instinctively replied, "He is not suitable." With the Xu family lineage in his home, he cannot initiate such matters under any circumstances

Xu Shihunhua had always wanted to personally express her gratitude to her, but unfortunately, she never had the opportunity. This time, she specifically sent an invitation to the daughter of the Liu family, wanting to see for herself. Now, she has fulfilled her dream

He glanced at her but did not respond

"Indeed, indeed." Shunhua feigned a bright smile and asked, "On ordinary days, does the young lady use medicinal soap or fragrant soap?"

However, because she was too concerned about that man's hand, she ended up bumping her head against the top of the sedan chair as she got out. She held her head and let out a cry of pain, it really hurt. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of the sedan chair bearers looking dumbfounded. Bai Qi Ge had not taught her how a young lady of high standing should respond in such situations, as such foolish accidents were not supposed to happen to young ladies of good family.

Upon seeing her, Wei Chi Gong was momentarily taken aback. He then turned his head to gaze at the lake outside the pavilion for a while before returning his gaze. He said: "Shunhua is different today."

Shunhua noticed his slight frown and said softly, "This is not good; family scandals should not be made public. Quickly, while no one is watching, please invite Madam Wang inside."

She is no longer a child; at this point, she is almost twenty. Shunhua has long been accustomed to him seeing her as a little girl. If she can successfully live to sixty or seventy, it is likely that Brother Baiqi will still regard her as an elderly child.

In his eyes, there was a subtle softness. He raised his hand, and Shunhua initially thought he was going to make a promise with a pinky swear. To her surprise, he gently clasped hands with her as a pledge of alliance. She did not understand why Weichi Gong did not regard her as a child at that moment, but she felt happy inside. Finally, she had experienced the vow of a handclasp alliance.

Shunhua suddenly thought that Yuchi Gong easily gives people the impression of being unapproachable in both appearance and tone, but after all, he is not Bai Qi. Brother Bai Qi can be ruthless to the extent that people dare not come back.

She merely injured her memory, and I just helped her at the right time

He turned to look at her and said: "Your thoughts are complex, difficult for ordinary people to understand. First, befriend her, feign a sense of affinity, and call each other sisters. You plan to remove me, this calamity, from her life. Qi Yu Ming sees this clearly and will no longer reject you. Once he gradually develops feelings for you, you can then leave the two of them. Removing her will be a simple task for you."

After I bumped my head, I became closer to you. Moreover, you do not hold my usual arrogance against me, treating me like family. If you have matters to attend to, I will certainly do my utmost to assist you... If you do not mind, could you also allocate a portion of this charitable estate and school to the Cui family? It would be good for Cui Shunhua to accumulate some virtue.

A moment of silence

Shunhua smiled and said: "When..." Noticing Bai Qi's suspicious gaze, she abruptly changed the subject: "When lunch is served, it is time to enjoy it. Today we have a small hot pot; come on, with six people present, let’s pair up in groups of two to share it together." She subtly signaled to Yuchi Gong to switch seats with her.

Shunhua's heart skipped a beat, her pupils slightly constricting as she stared at the mirror reflecting Lianbi. He smiled gently, holding a hairpin, weaving it through her hair as if assessing where to make his move... Although she was inherently kind-hearted, she was not so naive as to be completely oblivious. She found it hard to believe that someone who had been harmed by Cui Shunhua to the point of losing their gender could possess loyalty and righteousness, especially after being pushed in the Weichi Teahouse... It should not be merely her illusion. Although she was inherently kind-hearted, she was not so naive as to be completely oblivious. She found it hard to believe that someone who had been harmed by Cui Shunhua to the point of losing their gender could possess loyalty and righteousness, especially after being pushed in the Weichi Teahouse... It should not be merely her illusion.

She thought that after he went to see Xu Shi Shunhua, he would sympathize with her situation, and thus said: "I see that she is ill, and probably has only about a year left..."

There is meat, there is fish, and there are also green vegetables, which complement each other very well

"Why be curious?" he retorted, "I have no interest in strong women who are nine feet tall."

He implied: "Shunhua, those who can manage a household are not necessarily virtuous individuals. She has been with the Weichi family for two years and should understand my approach to handling matters. If it goes too far, Riyang could fall before her at any moment."

Wei Chi Gong glanced at her

Her heart skipped a beat

The "gold" in the golden signboard? Qi Yuming and Bai Qi both glanced at her, but only Wei Chigong had grown accustomed to her perspectives, which differed from those of the current wealthy merchants

He walked along the lakeshore for a while, suddenly stopping, opening a wooden box, and taking out a soap ball. Upon seeing this dual-purpose soap, Shunhua couldn't help but think of her own self in the Bai residence

Qi Yuming looked at her and said, "Shunhua's words are quite interesting"

He answered readily, and Shunhua couldn't help but feel surprised, quickly saying: "Is it a promise?"

He was not very satisfied with this response, but still cooperatively asked: "What about Qi Yuming?"

Indeed, as the head of the household, one can do as one pleases; who would dare to speak otherwise? Lian Bi always smiled gently.

Shunhua held her head and cried out in despair, feeling that everything was too chaotic. She had thought of herself as not being foolish, yet just a small change in the life of the Xu family had left her utterly perplexed.

Wei Chigong pressed his forehead and closed his eyes, saying: "That's right, this year is the Jianxi... Jianxi..."

To hell with her dear father, she turned her furious gaze towards Lian Bi beside her

Washing her hair every day, she finds that even her fingertips carry a faint fragrance of her hair, no wonder she loves bathing

She will come to you, asking for your help, and you will be unable to deal with her due to your head injury

That would be good

She still remembers the subtle and strange expression on his face that evening when she joined in the fun and followed those boys to report safety to Wei Chi Gong

Shunhua is indeed obedient. In the first chapter of "The Four Seasons of the Capital," Wei Chigong is introduced. It mentions that during his time in charge, due to his young nephew, Beitang could not help but remarry. He allowed several of his sisters-in-law to remarry, leaving only the infant descendant of Wei Chi.

Yes, I have seen it

The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, "It is not complicated at all. Look at the gaze of the person; there is no emotion in it, yet every gesture is filled with genuine sentiment. If I cannot see through it, then today I am not the master of the Weichi family."

Sister Liu will agree without informing Brother Bai Qi, and in fact, she is somewhat surprised. She originally thought that Sister Liu would either not come at all or would inform Brother Bai Qi that she was coming together with him. ... If she came alone, then ...? ... Is Sister Liu still uncertain about this relationship, wanting to clarify it and let more people know about her connection with Brother Bai Qi?

She smiled and said, "Just joking."

She sat beside Shunhua, noticing Shunhua's long, soft hair. Leaning closer, she caught a whiff of another refreshing bathing fragrance emanating from the sachet on Shunhua's body. She said, "Sister Shunhua, do you also bathe every day?"

He was silent for a moment and replied: "I have already invited, the land tax matters have been completed, among the four prominent wealthy families, only you have not responded." After speaking, he lifted the curtain of the sedan chair and went out

Does she really like me to go see her? Alright

Qi Yuming glanced at him and said: "Indeed, I have never heard of it. I did not expect that you and Shunhua would become so close in such a short period of time"

She shifted her position closer to him and said enthusiastically: "Wei Chi, why don't you tell us so we can think about how to further strengthen the relationship between you two"

How foolish of her to still indulge in the thought that if a soap bubble could be delivered to Xu Shunhua, who had no memory of this segment, it might mean that in the months leading up to Xu Shunhua's passing, she could still find a way to save her... "So it turns out... like this..." she murmured. Yet, it is feared that in the months before Xu Shunhua's death, the impersonator Cui Shunhua had tried many things, but none could restore Xu Shunhua's life... The fine rain fell on her face, leaving her heart chilled to the bone. She finally understood that she had deluded herself into believing she had the chance to step outside the inevitable path of her life and find new routes, but all along, she had been on the road leading to despair. It is feared that in the months before Xu Shunhua's death, the impersonator Cui Shunhua had tried many things, but none could restore Xu Shunhua's life... The fine rain fell on her face, leaving her heart chilled to the bone. She finally understood that she had deluded herself into believing she had the chance to step outside the inevitable path of her life and find new routes, but all along, she had been on the road leading to despair.

What a disgrace, such a disgrace. She originally wanted to see him perform well with Bai Qi... She hurriedly turned around, intending to rush back to her room to change her two plump white rabbit ears, but as soon as she turned, she saw someone approaching on the bridge

After a while, as Bai Qi was about to leave, he said: "Since you have a good relationship with Cui Shunhua, remember to tell her not to involve Miss Liu in her circle. Next time, do not take it upon yourself to invite her without my knowledge."

She was startled awake by Wei Chi Gong's somewhat sharp tone. Upon seeing him, her face lit up with a smile that sparkled like delicate shards of light, instantly warm and dazzling. She quickly made way for him, and Wei Chi Gong looked at her a couple more times, as if confirming something. Then he lifted the corner of his robe and sat down, saying: "Directly to the residence"

I hope that in the future, the daughter of the Liu family who marries into the Bai family will also understand the hardships of merchants and be more considerate of Brother Bai Qi. ... The hardships of merchants ... . ... The hardships of merchants, indeed ... . Merchants must ... ... wear garments made of animal skins during the Ten Thousand Beasts Festival to demonstrate that all the businesses under their name will have ample supplies for the coming year and that trade will be continuous

The sedan chair suddenly came to a steady stop

She does not think there is anything wrong with that. If he still regards her as the old Cui Shunhua, she believes that she will truly spend her last year in loneliness, as no one is willing to get too close to her. She would absolutely go mad; it is better to be treated like a child as she is now.

Shunhua smiled faintly, concentrating on taking a few bites. The willow branches outside the pavilion swayed gently, carried by the soft spring breeze. She gazed at the gracefully swaying willow branches, reflecting on how, contrary to what her esteemed father had said about the fierce competition among wealthy families, there was actually a sense of harmony and warmth among them

Shunhua's heart skipped a beat, her heartbeat subtly quickening as she repeatedly thought about what she had said to the person in the sedan that day. ... The young girl in the sedan was using the items that Cui Shunhua had sent, and Lian Bi said that it was a life-saving elixir ... ? ... This is a good thing, so why does her heart keep pounding like this?

Only those close to Bei Tang would share a hot pot during the festival. Shun Hua speculated that Bai Qi was from the same country as the Liu family sister, and if Wei Chi Gong switched places with her, he could sit with the beautiful lady. As for her—she reluctantly made a sacrifice, "Brother Qi, I have something to discuss with you; let us share a pot together." She winked and raised her eyebrows at Wei Chi Gong.

She gazed at the lake surface outside the pavilion, her eyes hazy and her expression extremely sorrowful. As she turned around with her hands behind her back in the pavilion, she chuckled twice and said, "Everyone, please take a seat."

"She is not yet a member of the Weichi family," he said softly, as he untied the rabbit ears for her and skillfully braided her hair to prevent it from falling loosely. As his fingers passed through her hair, it indeed had a texture that was softer and more comfortable than that of others.

Yes

She is greedily admiring the rich natural colors outside the pavilion, so at this moment, only two people can see her expression

To be honest, after wearing the Xixuan deep robe for a long time, she found it quite convenient for movement. Cui Shunhua indeed has an eye for this; if the deep robe can be introduced and further improved, it is likely that in the future, all women in Beitang will find it easy to walk.

Is it again "The Four Seasons of the Capital"? He ignored her nonsensical chatter and said: "Wait for me a moment, don't come out."

She sighed lightly: "Indeed, if Brother Weichi could devote half of his thoughts to Yiren, it would be easily attainable."

It seemed that she had responded to Lian Bi in some way, when suddenly there was a clang. She came to her senses and realized that she had been staring at Liu Yeyue too rudely. She turned her gaze to the teapot that had shattered into pieces on the ground, and then looked up to see Wei Chi Gong slowly wiping his hands.

She forced a smile and said, "If I were to be like you all, wouldn't that undermine my uniqueness?" When it came to the topic of being different, she felt a mix of emotions and just wanted to cover her face and escape. Gritting her teeth, she tried to speak up for herself again: "Shunhua has pondered deeply; the Beast Festival is a special occasion for Beitang, and it naturally requires careful consideration. This year is just a small trial, but next year... next year, we will be fully prepared. Everyone, let’s make it grand together next year." After all, next year would be the turn of the real Cui Shunhua, and that had nothing to do with her.

Before she could take a good look at everyone, she heard someone exclaim: "So cute, Sister Shunhua"

Could it be that her weariness was noticed? Wei Chi Gong is indeed a good person. Shunhua, being considerate, said: "Wei Chi Ge is so busy with his own tax matters, and if I bring in more people to help me, wouldn't that be burning the candle at both ends?" After saying this, she felt that her heart was quite kind, and perhaps in his eyes, she seemed like a different person. She then grinned maliciously: "Hehe, is the accountant of the Cui family really free of charge? Is my vision as Cui Shunhua so poor? My memory is not complete, but I can follow you through the entire tax process, and then keep a close watch on those accountants. Who would dare to act secretly under my nose?" With a face full of disbelief, she grinned again: "Hehe, is the accountant of the Cui family really free of charge? Is my vision as Cui Shunhua so poor? My memory is not complete, but I can follow you through the entire tax process, and then keep a close watch on those accountants. Who would dare to act secretly under my nose?" She appeared unconvinced, but deep down, she was secretly shedding tears in a corner, feeling sorry for you, Wei Chi Ge; her tone was a bit fierce.

The scent of jasmine immediately filled the carriage; he had long been accustomed to it, and even a day without it would leave him somewhat concerned about this person. He did not even glance at them, saying: "Be careful, the residence is without a master; if it goes on for too long, someone will cause trouble."

You have too much land under your name, making it too easy to find faults. How can you manage without building relationships? This is something that needs to be done every year; Bai Qi and Qi Yuming are both doing this, and even other wealthy households are following suit.

Have you seen Xu Shi Shunhua? I accidentally overheard your conversation with Bai Qi

Bai Qi, unaware of being watched, closed the wooden box and turned to head back towards the pavilion

Have you seen her appearance

What kind of situation will it become now? Brother Bai Qi gives the soap to Xu Shi Shunhua, and she does not have this memory at present. This means that at the moment Brother Bai Qi hands the soap to Xu Shi Shunhua, her life diverges onto another path, ... developing into another Xu Shi Shunhua at eighteen, nineteen ...? ... It is even possible that she could continue to live on? Then, if that is the case, where will she go from here? Developing into another Xu Shi Shunhua at eighteen, nineteen ...? ... It is even possible that she could continue to live on? Then, if that is the case, where will she go from here?

So this is where it is

Her mouth was round enough to hold an egg, which was hard to believe. After a long while, she finally asked: "Are you saying that for the Beast Festival, I don't have to dress up like a bear from head to toe, but can just wear some fur accessories instead?"

Bai Qi was not accustomed to others mentioning Shunhua to him, and said: "Her health is somewhat better than before, but she still cannot get out of bed. Your friendship with Cui Shunhua has been quite good recently; whatever you two plan to do, I will not interfere. Even if you conspire against Qi Yuming, I will not assist him, as long as you do not involve the Bai family."

Wei Chigong pushed her face against the window of the sedan chair with one hand and scolded, "Where did you hear such idle talk?"

She smiled and said, "What return are we talking about? It's just a give-and-take." Because of her childlike nature, she wanted to do more for the person in front of her. She thought that the more she did, the more satisfied she would be when she ascended in the future

She instinctively wanted to pull down both ears, but Wei Chigong quickly grasped her wrist and said: "If you pull them down, you will be disheveled."

Hmm. He was nonchalantly staring at the adorable fluffy rabbit ears that were hanging on her head.

Why should I sneak a look?

She frowned. "What happened?"

She slowly raised her eyes, gradually scanning her surroundings—once again, everyone had paused their chopsticks to look at her, especially Bai Qi, who was sitting beside her, his surprise and suspicion barely concealed

As the sedan chair passed by Lady Wang, Yuchi Gong extended his arm to reach over her and closed the window.

Shunhua was momentarily at a loss for words. ... It turns out ... ... it turns out. ... ... ... It was not that she had not made an effort; Cui Shunhua had indeed sent Xu's Shunhua soap balls, but ... ... but. ... ... they were all discarded by Brother Baiqi

She felt a slight grievance and heard Wei Chi Gong say: "Qin, you switch places with Shunhua, I also have something convenient to say to Shunhua."

Can the phrase "narrowly escaping death" be applied to her situation

Shunhua smiled calmly and said, "On the day of the bell ringing and the food being served, I accidentally bumped my head, and some things became hazy, but I am gradually recovering." She was unsure whether Weichi Gong was intentional or unintentional; by saying this, he could explain her strange behavior. As the saying goes, a lie mixed with some truth is more convincing, and she believed this to be true.

Shunhua smiled as she enjoyed the steaming hot pot. While using her chopsticks to pick up vegetables, she accidentally collided with Yuchi Gong's chopsticks. She quickly yielded and attentively picked up the fat shiitake mushrooms he wanted for him.

"Did you injure your head? When?" Bai Qi asked

She sat right next to her and smiled, saying: "Sister Shunhua seems to be in a very good mood today." She couldn't help but poke Shunhua's adorable rabbit ears again.

"It is indeed not worth it," Wei Chi Gong confessed

This is written in "The Four Seasons of the Capital"

Shunhua's wandering thoughts suddenly came to a halt as she cast a strange glance at Liu Yeyue. Her hearing was excellent; the voice was unmistakably that of the master of the sedan chair who had spoken to her in the alley on the day of the Spring Festival.

What is she doing like this? Shunhua hurriedly instructed Lianbi to distribute the wooden boxes to everyone one by one. She said, "You all might as well take them back; it is fine to use them yourself or to give them to your family, as they will naturally understand their benefits." So, Brother Baiqi, please hurry and take it back for Xushi Shunhua to use, thank you.

After lunch, she was invited by the accountant for a brief meeting. As fine rain began to fall from the sky, she looked from the shore and noticed that two people were missing from the pavilion. She called over a maid and inquired for a while before walking along the edge of the artificial lake.

I heard that she really enjoys eating the pastries from the Weichi family she said, her beautiful eyes gazing at him eagerly

I am using fragrant soap

How could I possibly do that...

Wei Chigong replied casually to Qi Yuming: "Shunhua had a head injury two months ago, her memory is somewhat hazy, it is only right for me to help her out."

As Bai Qi, who had just entered the pavilion, saw Wei Chi Gong standing there, he noticed that there were people hidden behind him

Wei Chigong arrived at his own doorstep, and he heard the bearers of the sedan chair say: "Master, it is Lady Wang..."

You ... ... " Bai Qi suddenly spoke.

Wei Chigong withdrew his hand, pretending not to notice that the two had been too close just moments ago, and he explained

What she did not quite understand was that when Bai Qi chose Sister Liu as his partner, she felt genuinely happy for him, even though she was aware of the reason for her own abandonment. Yet, she did not feel hurt. Now, however, there was a slight bitterness in her heart... She should have known this long ago. Therefore, Xu Shi Shunhua had once thought about living healthily and then sincerely falling in love with a farmer or a hunter. They would not know about Xu Shi's background. Although she was somewhat childish and lacked the ability to engage in deceit, she was physically capable and could help in the fields. Surely, these hardworking families would not despise her. Thus, Xu Shi Shunhua had once contemplated living healthily and then sincerely falling in love with a farmer or a hunter. They would not know about Xu Shi's background. Although she was somewhat childish and lacked the ability to engage in deceit, she was physically capable and could help in the fields. Surely, these hardworking families would not despise her.

She blinked, the corners of her mouth curling up in a smile. Deep down, she had to admit that she was very curious to see the man in front of her dressed as a leopard or a bear. However, she could not accept the idea of a proper young lady dressing up in such a ridiculous manner, even if it meant resembling Cui Shunhua. Therefore, afterward, she pretended to be nonchalant and said to Lian Bi: "It is entirely up to the family how to play with the Beast Festival."

She was taken aback, "Is it really this complicated?"

The artist quickly lowered his head and said, "I will certainly depict the truth as it is."

To hell with her dear father, she hates him to death. Is it fun to deceive her like this? She used to eat hot pot like this when she was a child

On the day of the Ten Thousand Beasts Festival, the maidservants styled her hair into intricate braids adorned with fluffy ornaments, and Shunhua noticed that the fingers of these maidservants were slightly trembling

Alright. The true family is born to be different from the rest, you shall follow my instructions to invite someone to create it

Isn't it you who stands out, Brother Weichi? Isn't your attire a bit excessive?" He, as usual, wore his long gown and wide sleeves, looking more like a beast than a person. She scolded, "You are being too disrespectful to the festival of Beitang!"

Inside the fan cover is a fan. The gentlemen from prominent wealthy families each possess a fan to display their elegance, yet she has never seen him use one. She opened the fan, and indeed, the surface depicted the popular landscape of waterfalls from Beitang. The waterfall cascades straight down from the mountains, but when the fan is turned upside down, it appears to surge upwards towards the sky, serving as a subtle metaphor for the fame and fortune of merchants.

Shunhua was taken aback upon hearing this. In the days she had spent learning about tax matters with him, she had never heard of the need to win over tax officials. When did he manage to sort everything out without mentioning it to her

How fortunate she is that the Spring Tax coincides with the Ten Thousand Beasts Festival. Which of the wealthy families is not busy with tax matters? Look at her, bustling around with Wei Chigong, completely unable to attend to the Ten Thousand Beasts Festival

Indeed, Shunhua, stop it. The delicate hairpin and the rabbit ears support each other; if the fluffy rabbit ears were to be removed, it would reveal her unbound hair, wouldn't it? She is also afraid that others will say she has stolen too much of the spotlight, so she deliberately made the rabbit ears long enough to cover her ears on both sides. It would be too embarrassing, too embarrassing.

He let out a sound from his throat, staring intently at her two large white ears, but then realized his rudeness and kept looking out at the surface of the lake

It was too close, she thought, as her cheeks suddenly flushed.

She still thought that to be a bird, one must at least have huge wings. What a lovely little bird "Yiren"

"Here, the best for you," she said softly

Wei Chi Gong looked at her and finally slowly extended his hand to touch her long white rabbit ears on both sides. "Shunhua, you must have worn a deep robe at the Beast Festival last year, with a fox fur collar around your neck"

"Engagement?" Wei Chi Gong's expression was sharp and stern. "What is going on?"

"It is not difficult, not difficult. What I should do, I have been taught by my elders: when in a position, one must fulfill the responsibilities of that position, and one must never completely delegate tasks to others, leaving oneself unburdened. Otherwise, how can one ensure that subordinates feel secure? Is that not so?" She does not distrust him; rather, she believes that some matters should still be handled in the capacity of Cui Shunhua. Although Wei Chigong's accounting department is indeed astute and capable, how could the inherently intelligent Cui Shunhua employ any inept individuals.

Was it that he forgot to mention it earlier, or did he intentionally leave it unsaid

"Why bother when you are so busy following me, participating in everything, and exhausting yourself?" he said with ulterior motives.

She is aware that her temper fluctuates, and she truly lacks the talent for acting. Yet, he surprisingly accepts her completely, without showing any signs of surprise. At times, she even has the illusion that he is watching a performance. This indicates that Cui Shunhua's emotions must be extremely unpredictable.

Oh... she glanced at him and asked, "Can Yi Ren handle it? If Wei Chi Ge marries Yi Ren in the future, will she be able to manage these matters for you?"

Initially, the practice of not sharing meals stemmed from the fear that others might poison those at the same table, leading to accidental ingestion. Over time, this evolved into a distinctive characteristic of Beitang—only those who are close are permitted to share meals.

She nodded in satisfaction and leisurely walked towards the pavilion across the bridge. Today, she was still wearing the dark robe of Cui Shunhua and had no intention of changing into fur garments. She only made a small adjustment to her headwear, as a way to participate in the Ten Thousand Beasts Festival

"Cui Dangjia, may I invite the doctor to take a look?" Liu Yeyue asked softly

She temporarily stayed overnight at the Wei Chi residence, claiming that it was because she had been busy with him until late, so she simply borrowed a guest room in his house, avoiding the trouble of returning to the Cui family. However, the truth is that she was somewhat afraid to return to the Cui family alone to sleep; at least in the Wei Chi residence, she could close her eyes in peace.

As she was lost in thought, Wei Chi Gong was just lifting the curtain of the sedan chair to enter. He glanced at her face and felt a slight shock in his heart. Her dark eyes were half-closed as if in contemplation, and the fan in her hand swayed slightly, revealing a hint of shrewdness, reminiscent of the past Cui Shunhua.

She rarely has the opportunity to watch a good show, and although mocking others is an unethical act, she is very much looking forward to seeing the somewhat aloof Wei Chigong dressed as either a bear or a wild leopard

Wei Chi Gong raised his chopsticks to dip into the sauce, bringing it to his lips, and then stirred it back into the pot

Currently, the only bloodline not residing in the Weichi family is Chiliu, who serves as a priest. Every evening, a knight delivers a short note into Weichi Fu's residence.

Everyone indeed looked towards Wei Chi Gong, but then they cast doubtful glances at Shun Hua

Shunhua

This person is truly strange; if one wishes to laugh, then laugh openly. How can one expect to evoke a sense of intimacy in another by laughing behind their back

Nature

During the three-day Beast Festival, you may take it with you

The book also mentions that the renowned remarried lady would occasionally return to seek out Wei Chigong, and the descriptions suggest a certain ambiguity between the two. At that time, she felt that Wei Chigong's behavior was rather inappropriate; how could he pursue one lady on the left while being entangled with a remarried sister-in-law on the right? However, later on, "The Four Seasons of the Capital" no longer mentioned this remarried lady, and she eventually forgot about her.

She does not remember that Bai Qi has ever dressed up as a bear or a wild leopard... Speaking of which, she did not see Bai Qi during the three days of the Beast Festival. It turns out he did not dare to appear in front of her. Poor Bai Qi, being a merchant is truly hard... "Every Beast Festival, prominent families invite each other to engage in personal affairs." Yuchi Gong kindly reminded her, saying: "This year it is your turn, Shunhua."

"You are even better at stealing steps than I am," she protested vehemently. No one should be like this; they should all be transformed into fox beasts.

Shunhua silently thought it was not good; how could Qian's words not lead to a misunderstanding by the lady? Just as she was about to explain, she noticed Bai Qi was still looking at her. Her palms began to sweat slightly, and she instinctively wanted to avoid him, but due to Cui Shunhua's personality, she merely raised her dark brows and looked back at him.

At least, apart from Lian Bi, who was harmed by Cui Shunhua, others have treated Cui Shunhua well; everyone is a good person. Of course, Yuchi Gong is even better. At this moment, she thought that it would be nice if everything could just stop here, and on her beautiful face, a serene and peaceful smile unconsciously appeared.

He slowly raised the bowl to receive it, his gaze never leaving her

Wei Chigong pondered and said: "If we could find an official..."

Wei Chigong took her hands and said, "They are all swollen; let me massage them for you."

It is better to support her family of three, who are impoverished, than for me to purchase that piece of land

Shunhua's heart was in tears

Bai Qi smiled slightly upon hearing this: "Although Shunhua is still a child, she has fully learned the manners befitting a young lady from a distinguished family."

Wei Chigong held the slices of meat that had been dipped in the hot pot, seemingly unconcerned about sharing saliva with her. Her face flushed slightly, and she felt extremely embarrassed. Throughout her life, she had only shared meals with two people, but now she did not mind sharing a meal with Wei Chigong. She did not want to delve too deeply into this feeling. Her gaze wandered and landed on the pot belonging to Bai Qi.

Shunhua clapped her hands, and Tai Ruo naturally said: "Look at what I've forgotten, this year is the third year of Jianxi. Three years, no mistake." She pretended to ask casually:

Fortunately, as she grew up, she spent most of her spring days lying in bed, while Brother Bai Qi was busy with various matters, hardly able to manage making her a fur outfit for the Ten Thousand Beasts Festival. Otherwise, lying in bed with a large bear, she would feel quite embarrassed herself

Then, she was taken aback, meeting his gaze, wondering why he would ask about Bai Qi

Liu Ye Yue was slightly startled and instinctively glanced at Bai Qi. Bai Qi did not look at her; he merely toyed with a soap ball the size of an orange, seemingly lost in thought

Bai Qi Ge definitely cherishes her and will surely give her this dual-purpose soap, but... Xu Shi Shunhua indeed did not receive this soap ball during her lifetime

She smiled as she watched Bai Qi repeatedly pick seafood from the pot for Liu Yeyue to taste, then glanced at the untouched dishes in Bai Qi's bowl, her thoughts pausing. Had he taken a bite of the food earlier? ... It seemed there was no memory of that ... ? ... Was he not hungry or was he afraid she would poison him? Why hadn't he taken a single bite? She was puzzled, and then she noticed the small wooden boxes placed beside each person, instantly feeling delighted. That Shunhua in the Bai residence would surely be overjoyed to receive the soap balls.

A blush gradually covered her cheeks; even though she was somewhat childish, she understood how to read people's expressions, especially during this time spent with her master, Wei Chigong, busy with the spring tax, which provided her with more opportunities to hone her observation skills. At present, the gazes of these few people towards her were either dismissive or filled with suspicion. Were they dismissive of her audacity in directly seeking out Qi Yuming under some pretext, as if to take something that did not belong to her?

Is it almost a year? Does that mean next spring?

Even a fool knows that she has done something wrong again

She glanced at the silent man present and the somewhat reserved Miss Liu, and proactively replied: "Sister Shunhua, this is soap." Then she looked at the pair of rabbit ears; although Cui Shunhua was clearly flamboyant and her brows gave a sense of cunning, today, with those fluffy ears on, she was surprisingly adorable

She felt a chill in her heart and nodded, "Shall we invite the tax officer together? It would be more convenient to handle it as a group"

"Why didn't I think of giving this suggestion to Bai Qi?" he asked

"No, no, no, it's nothing, I'm fine." She hurriedly declined his kindness, fearing that the author of 'The Four Seasons of the Capital' was nearby; wouldn't the lady be displeased if she saw it? She tried to put on the brightest smile and bowed, saying: "Brother Weichi, I am grateful for your timely reminder about the tax official, Shunhua thanks you here."

Shunhua grew up in Beitang and was aware of this festival from a young age. When she was little, her dear father would buy animal skins from hunters to make fur clothing, such as bear costumes and bear hats, turning her into a little bear. As a child, she found it amusing, but as she grew older, she seriously questioned the aesthetic sense of the people of Beitang. Just imagine, for three fixed days each year, everyone in Beitang dresses up in fluffy, cute animal costumes and walks on the streets. It is truly... can one bear to look at it? But as she grew older, she seriously questioned the aesthetic sense of the people of Beitang. Just imagine, for three fixed days each year, everyone in Beitang dresses up in fluffy, cute animal costumes and walks on the streets. It is truly... can one bear to look at it?

Shunhua saw Lianbi entering the pavilion with a silver tray, and the items on the tray caught her eye. She said: "Today, Shunhua invites everyone to visit, as the spring tax season is about to end, and each household is busy to the point of being overwhelmed. This gathering is precisely to take a breather amidst the busyness, so we can plan for our own businesses tomorrow." She took the wooden box from the tray and opened it in front of everyone.

She touched her braid and smiled, saying, "Thank you, Brother Weichi." Her gaze lingered briefly on his fan pouch, and she truly only paused slightly, when she saw him take off the fan cover and place it into her embrace.

Someone pounced in front of her, staring at her rabbit ears. When Shunhua focused her gaze, she realized it was the enchanting figure who had dressed as the Spring Goddess that day. Up close, her eyes were sparkling, and her delicate little nose and mouth were irresistibly charming, evoking a sense of pity that even Shunhua couldn't help but glance at her a couple more times. ... The colorful feathers in the girl's hair ... ? ... Just two dyed feathers, is this really the Beast Festival?

She said somewhat shyly: "If you feel sorry for her, could you perhaps visit her occasionally... I think she might really appreciate your visits."

Lian Bi replied, "Isn't the head of the family supposed to be different from others? This appearance is indeed quite unique."

He slightly raised his sword-like eyebrows. "How can one see clearly with a screen blocking the face?"

He gazed at her and said: "Is she greedy or lazy in handling the affairs of the Wei-Chi family"

The maidservant of the Cui residence attended to them attentively, adding ingredients to the steaming hot pot, the aroma of the dishes wafting through the air. Shunhua picked up her chopsticks, dipped them into the broth, brought them to her mouth to taste, and then stirred the saliva-coated chopsticks in the pot a few times, fully expressing her enthusiasm for sharing the meal with others. Suddenly, in the midst of stirring, she paused.

I have long heard of the Xu family's gold merchants, and I am eager to see how the wealthy families of Beitang, no matter how they accumulate wealth, cannot compare to the descendants of the gold merchants. What do they truly look like?

Yizhuang?" He pondered for a moment, "Is this the method of the Xu family gold merchants? Back in the day, the Xu family gold merchants established Yizhuang and Yixue in many places in Beitang, but later, during the reign of Emperor Kangning, they were all sealed off." At that time, His Majesty suspected that the Xu family gold merchants were trying to win the hearts of the people in order to conspire with the Great Wei to rebel, and thus, after the decline of the Xu family gold merchants, all the wealthy families in Beitang dared not engage in Yixue and Yizhuang anymore. Over time, the image of Beitang merchants became quite simple, relying solely on trade to establish credibility, but no one was willing to go the extra mile to win over the common people.

Shunhua saw Bai Qi leaving, hesitated for a moment, and chose to quietly follow Bai Qi.

One is a continuous jade that does not stir the depths of the eyes

Did you come to my house to look for me for something in the past two days

Is that the young lady from the Liu family with her face covered?

Is this the Liu family's Yeyue who specifically invited the renowned physician from the Wei dynasty to care for Xu's Shunhua's health

She touched the rabbit's ears, busy untying it, while a pair of male hands naturally moved to her head to assist her

Wei Chigong pretended not to see the two big eyes of the little white rabbit staring at him, but pretending not to see did not mean he truly did not see. He turned his head to look at the lake surface in the pavilion, a faint smile hidden in his eyes.

"Is lunch arranged by Shunhua?" Wei Chigong inquired

She stared for quite a while, her palm gently hovering just a finger's distance above his hand, not daring to truly grasp it. This hand might one day be held by the one she loves. Adults marry children... Adults bear burdens, while children aspire to rise above. Fortunately, she has less than a year left, so there won't be too many fanciful thoughts. She will wholeheartedly help him win a mature beauty. With this in mind, she avoided his hand and slipped out of the sedan.

Wei Chigong glanced over the others and said in a calm voice, "This is a way of eating from long ago, have you not heard of it?"

She avoided his gaze, but why was she avoiding it? He did not know about the grand dreams she once had for him. Therefore, she smiled and met his eyes, saying: "But once a person becomes accustomed, after you have provided for them, they will seek out their own biological child. At that time, it will be your nephew's turn to continue doing what you are doing now, this..."

Did you not take the opportunity to sneak a glance at her when she was unprepared? I heard she is quite innocent

Wei Chigong truly values his family, she thought. He has a boy with the surname Wei Chi between him and Lady Wang. He would not risk losing any member of the Wei Chi family, at least not until the boy grows up. She suspected that he would still help this lady through her difficulties.

"Hehe, let me have a good laugh at these young masters from prestigious and wealthy families." As soon as Shunhua thought about having a meal with the adorable big animals, she couldn't help but smile brightly.

She pressed against the carriage window, faintly able to see Wei Chigong's robe. Unfortunately, she could not catch a glimpse of that Lady Wang. It was likely that the person writing "The Four Seasons of the Capital" was nearby, observing, which allowed for such detailed accounts of Wei Chigong's private life. She instinctively opened the fan, her fingers gently caressing it, listening to the conversation outside. Indeed, just from the sound, there was a deceptive impression of indifference in Wei Chigong's tone. That Lady Wang was definitely older than her. She listened as this lady took the initiative to engage in small talk, then brought up her husband, a scholar, whose harvest had not been good. With the spring tax about to conclude, she hoped that, considering their past relationship, he could offer some assistance, or at the very least, ask Wei Chigong to purchase that piece of land. She listened intently, and in their conversation, it seemed that Wei Chigong, out of consideration for his still young nephew, had helped a little each year. However, it was absolutely impossible for him to unconditionally buy that piece of land, which was inherently and ultimately unproductive.

He paused for half a day, looking at her word by word: "Are you sure that Cui Shunhua, who bumped her head, still likes him?"

However, she could not discern any signs of guilt or hatred on his face. Could it be that she was truly mistaken? She felt a surge of fear and anxiety as she watched him secure the hairpin, and only then did she let out a quiet sigh, as if she had narrowly escaped death

He stared at her

In Shunhua's eyes, stars suddenly filled them as she smiled and said, "Brother Weichi, in the Cui residence... I have many teapots in my house, so breaking a few is not a problem." She was grateful for his reminder

Shunhua expressed disagreement, stating: "While merchants may primarily focus on profit, there are times when standing on the side of the common people, even at the cost of some financial loss, can ultimately be beneficial for the merchant's reputation."

Sigh, let's wait for the spring tax to end in a couple of days. In Cui's residence, she feels completely insecure. It would be better to go back with him. With him by her side, she feels much more at ease, and she is content as she lets out a soft sigh, comfortably nestled in the sedan chair.

"Shunhua." A large hand of a man reached in from outside the sedan.

He tapped on the top of the sedan chair and said to those inside, "Come out quickly"

He was wondering when a big girl would suddenly appear from the Weichi family, but he did not refuse

With a splash, the soap ball plunged straight into the lake's surface, creating ripples that spread out in waves

In fact, I see that Wei Chi is very kind to the brothers in the clan, which is truly unlike his cold exterior. If you were to treat Miss Yi Ren with even half the kindness you show to the brothers in the clan, she would have long since secretly cherished feelings for you. Shun Hua said sincerely. These days, she has observed him working hard for those underage boys in the Wei Chi residence, almost like a father.

This statement carries some meaning, and she does not quite understand, so she further inquires: "Then how did you come to like Yiren?"

The list of fields presented by Lian Bi nearly overwhelmed her; Cui Shunhua is not a simple person. Even someone like me, an outsider, can see that all these fields are of good quality. Her accounts do not amount to a mere three or two, and I fear that she has already been half crushed by these land taxes.

He said to her: "Tomorrow morning, you write a letter, and I will send someone to deliver it to the tax official."

Now she must at least understand the situation regarding the land under her name. If the accountant comes to inquire, she will not be completely ignorant. Given the not-so-good reputation of Cui Shunhua, she occasionally shows concern for the accountant. She thinks that as long as no one discovers that Cui Shunhua has suddenly become easy to bully, there should be no one secretly taking advantage of Cui Shunhua this year.

I have heard that after the Xu family, she has been suffering from illness for a long time, but I see that apart from her somewhat weak vital energy, everything else seems fine, so she should not be seriously ill.

Shunhua candidly stated: "It has been several hundred years; the times have long since changed. Does Your Majesty still believe that these charitable institutions and schools are meant to buy people's hearts for rebellion? You are not a descendant of the Xu family, and a divine official has also emerged from the Weichi residence; how could he doubt you?"

"This is actually not worth it at all," Qi Yu suddenly said to Wei Chi Gong of the Ming Dynasty.

During the initial visit, there was not much of an impression to speak of, but she should be regarded as a refined young lady. This was the wording carefully considered by Wei Chi Gong; upon seeing her joyful expression, it was clear that he was very pleased with his response to her

What does a tax officer do? She was completely puzzled

Hmm?

Wei Chigong glanced at him and said, "The descendants of the Xu family are very knowledgeable about etiquette, as they cover their faces with a screen."

Shunhua smiled and said, "Find an official to advocate for charitable education and a benevolent establishment, with merchants providing funding behind the scenes. Taxation matters can also be negotiated; this is a good approach. We should carefully select the less useful lands, much like that Lady Wang. When a benevolent establishment is set up, she and her husband will also have their share of work, and there will be no need to worry about the fields. You, Weichi Ge, need not provide them with further assistance."

Shunhua was taken aback, instinctively thinking that Bai Qi had accidentally let go. She wanted to rush out and dive into the lake to retrieve it, but she then noticed that Bai Qi showed no surprise and made no move, merely coldly watching the ripples on the lake surface fade away

Then, her gaze shifted to the delicate young lady supported by two maidservants behind Bai Qi. The young lady was dressed in a blue gown and a flowing skirt, adorned with few jewels, yet she exuded elegance and grace. Although her beauty was not as striking as that of the other woman, there was an immediate sense of familiarity upon seeing her.

Everyone present was looking at her

She is not someone to be trifled with, Shunhua. In the future, do not let yourself get too close to Qi Yuming. Do not make the same mistake regarding the hot pot incident today. One must have some means. A solitary girl cannot survive until now without them.

She let out a soft "oh" and smiled slightly: "That being said, I suddenly recalled that Bai Qi and Xu Shi Shunhua once had an unspoken marriage agreement."

Suddenly, Shunhua heard the daughter of the Liu family say: "Thank you, Master Cui, for your kind invitation"

"Are you very tired?" Wei Chi Gong once asked her, intentionally or unintentionally saying: "Since your memory is not fully restored, it would be better for you to rest more. I will have my accountant assist you; you can just let go."

Bai Qi Ge is the same; just imagining Bai Qi Ge dressed up as a dog or a cat makes her want to hide in a corner and laugh heartily. Today's banquet is set in the pavilion at Cui Fu Lake, and she arrives at the shore where the painter has long been waiting, with paper and ink all prepared. She smiles slightly, contemplating the reaction that Cui Shunhua should have, and says: "Painter, you must capture each person in the pavilion today with great precision; do not let me down."

The other is Wei Chigong, who dines with her

"Yuchi Ge, Shunhua has a matter to consult you about"

There were already people in the pavilion, and her expression brightened with joy as she hurried inside. Her eyes lit up as she said, "Wei Chi ... ... " She was taken aback

How much longer can Dao Xu's Shunhua live

Of course, this is due to my unclear mind. That... I remember you once said that Shunhua likes Qi Yuming, but why do I seem to have a good relationship with Miss Yiren? According to what is expected, we should be rivals in love.

The sedan chair came to a stop, but Wei Chi Gong did not exit; he remained seated inside. Shunhua glanced at him but also did not dare to leave the chair.

From that day on, the bloodline descendants led by Yuchi Gong were left with only a few male members. Apart from Chiliu, who was three or four years younger than him, the rest of his nephews were either born posthumously or still in swaddling clothes. At that time, Yuchi Gong was only seventeen or eighteen years old, yet he had developed the mature habit of needing to see these children in person every day to feel at ease

Shunhua did not catch his subtlety and curiously asked, "Is that piece of land really that poor?"

Then what about the ancestral hall

Every night before going to sleep, each boy must go to his room to say goodnight. If he is too busy and the boys have already fallen asleep, the steward will check each room one by one and report back to him, without any deception.

"... ... With Shunhua assisting me in this way, how should I repay her?" he said softly, gazing at her intently, as if he were truly waiting for her to suggest a form of repayment

She turned her head to look at him and asked with a slightly urgent tone: "Have you seen her face?"

During the festive seasons, the three of them would gather around to enjoy hot pot. Her dear father taught her to dip her chopsticks in her saliva before stirring it into the pot, explaining that the mingling of saliva is the essence of hot pot. Thus, every year, her and her dear father's saliva would be vigorously stirred in the pot. She always thought that Bai Qi Ge was shy and unwilling to engage in such actions, yet he never hinted that these behaviors were wrong while enjoying hot pot as usual.

She desperately hinted, Bai Qi Ge, I beg you

She responded with a smile, accepting it without any sense of guilt; in fact, she was aware that Wei Chi Gong regarded her as a child who had been injured by a collision.

In the fourth year of Jianxi

Immediately after, she saw Bai Qi coldly release his grip.

The first calamity descended from the heavens, and it was initially thought that preparing for a single funeral would suffice. However, the next day brought further tragedy, necessitating the handling of another funeral. On the third day, the body of the individual surnamed Wei Chi was sent into the residence. Although all were due to unforeseen circumstances, events rarely occur in threes, and no one anticipated that there would be a series of shocking and sleepless news to follow.

Do not think that she has not noticed; every time Wei Chi Gong looks at her, he must also gaze at the lake surface outside the pavilion. What is so captivating about the lake surface? The corners of his mouth are even slightly raised, which indicates he is secretly laughing.

He was silent for a moment and said, "She has this ability"

She glanced at Wei Chi Gong and asked, "Will you also be wearing beast pelts that day, Brother Wei Chi?"

The dining customs in Beitang differ from those of other countries, as large platters of food are rarely the main focus, especially among the affluent. It is customary to serve dishes in small plates, presenting them individually to each person rather than sharing a single platter with others

Shunhua listened to them chat for a few moments; the topics were not particularly important. Perhaps it was simply that the two individuals had inherently subdued tones, especially Weichi Gong, who was particularly aloof. Their conversation gave her the impression that they were speaking in veiled terms, each probing the other.

She would never tell Bai Qi about this idea, nor would she let him feel guilty. Naturally, she could not tell Wei Chi Gong, who was in front of her. Seeing him looking at her, she smiled happily and said, "Fortunately, I am not Xu Shi Shunhua." She carefully closed the fan he had given her, thought for a moment, and said, "Wei Chi Ge, just supporting Lady Wang will take at least another ten years. When a person is supported for too long, it is easy to lose their backbone, and they will become increasingly greedy and seek easy gains." This was something Bai Qi Ge had said.

She noticed that the young lady from the Liu family was quite interested in examining the soap ball, and she smiled, saying, "If Miss Liu likes it, I can send someone to deliver more." After all, she was her sister-in-law, so she needed to be more considerate.

He glanced at her again, then turned his head to gaze at the lake surface outside the pavilion for a while, making Shunhua feel that there was something good on the lake. Only then did he shift his gaze back, pulling over his outer robe to reveal the fan pouch at his waist

He raised his eyebrows again, believing that he had not hinted to him that he would go again, although he indeed would go again... The Xu Shunhua from the past and the Cui Shunhua before him were almost identical in temperament, except that one was a lonely little girl in a greenhouse, while the other had long since experienced life and death

Do not let her see you

He was silent for a moment, his tone softening: "Four years? I thought it was three years"

Both the medicinal soap and the fragrant soap are produced by Brother Weichi's soap factory. This time, I collaborated with him... Ahem, it was Brother Weichi who did a lot; I merely provided some minor assistance. Look, my dear, the soap ball in your hand combines the effects of both medicinal and fragrant soaps. Strong and robust men like those from Beitang need not worry, but for delicate young ladies like you or Miss Liu, this dual-effect soap is just perfect. It not only pays attention to appearance and fragrance but also cares for bodily conditioning. Such thoughtfulness can only come from Brother Weichi. She is quite loyal, promoting the merits of Weichi Gong in front of my dear.