Chapter of Emotions: Under the Moonlight in Front of the Flowers (Part 1)

Your loyal wife is Dongfang Fei, not Donggu herself. How can she trust you?

"Miss... Can the business of the tofu shop not save up a dowry for you?" Qingyi asked tentatively.

Ruan Dong, having washed the dishes and utensils, put them away in the cupboard. When he came out again, he held a clean cloth and said:

Not...

Thank you very much for reminding me, Brother Feng." Although it was just idle chatter, Qingyi still felt that there was more to the situation than meets the eye.

You were just dismissed from your job, and the county magistrate is keeping a close eye on you. Who would dare to hire you? Feng Yilang interjected, "Besides, those guards all sleep together at night. How could you join them?"

So, I understand that... Brother Qingyi will rely on the money stored in the bank to support himself in his old age, right?

The young man with white hair in Qingyi glanced at him, sat down silently, and began to wash the piled up dishes and chopsticks.

Feng Yilang had no idea what she was thinking, so he sat down and started grinding ink and spreading paper. He lifted his blue eyes and smiled.

By the way, where did we leave off in our conversation earlier? To be honest, the three of us siblings have been struggling to save money despite being out in the world for over a decade.

I have never thought about it, but it is probably true.

Brother Qingyi, I'm really sorry, but you are not someone from the tofu shop...

She dared not reply.

She swore that she didn't forget that day, but had a last-minute case to attend to. She rushed to the appointment only at dawn.

Remember, don't break the bowl while washing it again.

Feng Yilang put away the account book, took out a thick coat, and walked to her side, saying softly:

"By the way, Huaining won't be coming back for dinner tonight," Feng Yilang suddenly said.

She is petite. If she hunches her back a little more, she could be even closer to the ground. She thinks that as long as these two men don't look down, she should be able to escape this ordeal.

He had no way to refute, his master did indeed like novelty and was fond of challenges.

Normally, she made no contribution to this shop. She dared not interfere with Ichiro's plan, let alone she understood why he chose Qingyi... No wonder people often say "it's difficult for an honest official to judge household affairs". Even an honest official dare not intervene in his own household affairs, how can he judge others' household affairs?

"It's not that there isn't any." Feng Yilang replied naturally, "This tofu shop is jointly owned by the three of us siblings. If we were to find another partner... Of course, they would need to understand that this shop belongs to the three of us. It would be best if they also understand that you are disguised as a man and can empathize with the fact that you contribute without investing. They can ignore the shop on a regular basis, but still receive annual dividends... However, such a person is truly difficult to find."

She looked apologetic and said:

Yes, I'll be right there." She acted as a runner and quickly delivered the tofu soup to the guests.

Qingyi carefully considered the harmless topic and answered cautiously:

Ruan Dong silently turned his back, and with a forceful yet soundless sigh, his little face expressed his disappointment.

Whoever gets angry first loses. Take care, Brother Qingyi.

Thank you for your kind offer, I understand your intentions. The servant takes his leave with a bow. Just as he reaches the end of the alley, he suddenly hears something behind him--

She was startled and lifted her beautiful eyes, meeting Feng Yilang's gaze.

The humble person usually doesn't have much use for money, and most of their monthly salary is saved in the bank.

Ruan Dong smiled and handed him the handkerchief, saying:

What is the meaning of "后盾"?

It's really troublesome for you, Brother Qingyi. If Brother Dongfang wants to invite me to appreciate the moon, he could have just said it directly. There's no need to specially deliver the invitation.

So, Ichiro wanted to arrange a marriage for Qingyi's brother? Fortunately, this accomplice of hers is somewhat worthy.

Feng Yilang chuckled lightly and answered on her behalf:

Feng knows," Feng Yilang laughed, "Brother Qingyi means that you are not someone from Dongfang Fei's side, and everything is based on Dongfang Fei's perspective. You definitely cannot stand on Donggu's side."

So that's how it is. Although Dongfang Fei has never held a high position in the court, you have been following him for more than ten years, so you must have accumulated some savings by now.

Upon hearing this, Qingyi was pleasantly surprised and said:

Brother Feng, I am from the Eastern Mansion.

Feng Yilang didn't even lift his head and asked with a smile:

My master has sent an invitation, inviting Huai Zhen to come to our mansion on the fifteenth day of this month to appreciate the moon. Qingyi respectfully presented the exquisite invitation.

During winter, the later it gets, the colder the weather becomes. Put on warm clothes before doing anything else.

Fengning Tofu Shop

Ruan Donggu is about to smile and chat with him, when suddenly he notices that Langge is lightly tapping the ledger with his thumb.

"Brother Qingyi, do you usually spend a lot of money?" asked Feng Yilang. Ruan Dong noticed the barely visible nod from Yilang's elder brother and was certain that she had not asked the wrong question. Alas, if only she had not met the gaze of Yilang's elder brother earlier, now she had also become an accomplice. "Brother Qingyi, I'm sorry."

Brother Qingyi, please be careful.

Please enjoy the bowl of tofu soup, Brother Qingyi.

She disappeared, she disappeared...

This is Ichiro's handkerchief. I believe you are all gentlemen, so you shouldn't mind, right?

Ichiro's eyes are warm, his smile is warm, just like usual. He is her caring older brother. However, he has a habit - whenever he is calculating, his thumb always repetitively taps on something.

I understand, I understand. I will definitely arrive on time for the appointment. Please handle the invitation with care to show my sincerity.

Feng Yilang put away the account book and said softly:

青衣目视前方。

Yes, we siblings are not young anymore, so after coming to Lezhi County, we must open a shop and save some money for our future, no matter what.

Qingyi squinted. "Brother Feng, what do you mean by that?"

My master, will definitely be delighted by Miss Xinxi.The efforts made by his master in these days have not been in vain.

Brother Qingyi, please dry your hands quickly, or you will catch a cold. I would feel guilty if that happens to you.

I have my own plans.

Feng Yilang seemed unaware of his thoughts, and he forced a bitter smile, saying:

By the way, Brother Qingyi, we have known each other for about ten years, but I still don't know about your family background.

... ... No, it's okay, I... ... will go and stir the tofu soup... ... Retreat, retreat, retreat, naturally retreat to the back of the stall, then quickly take the ladle, bow down and stir the soup in the pot, pretending that I no longer exist.

His Majesty has issued this imperial edict, precisely to remind Dongfang Fei of the taste of being a powerful and influential figure in the high position. If one day Dongfang Fei wants to return to the court, he will not refuse in every possible way.

She was about to speak when she suddenly caught sight of the paper that Ichiro had just written... She suddenly widened her eyes and realized that it was a partnership contract, indicating that today she must not let Qingyi go.

Actually, we are tight on money because of the soaring rent. The tofu business is thriving, but with the rent going up, we still can't make ends meet. By the way, Brother Qingyi, do you know when the land prices in Lezhi County started to skyrocket?

Anyway, she was the shortest among the three people on the scene. As long as Lang Ge doesn't look down, she thinks she, as a little dwarf, can disappear completely.

I have long been without a home, and now I hold any position. Feng, you should know this.

... ... My master did not manipulate it.

Feng Yilang smiled again, with a soft voice, not letting the big rabbit in the shop eavesdrop.

Ruan Dongqian served as an official with integrity. Feng Xiong and Huai Ning helped her make a bloody path in the officialdom, naturally leaving no extra energy to save her capital.

Qingyi remained silent. Because Feng Yilang's statement coincided with the ridicule and speculation of his host on that day.

Yilang will stay and have soup with Qingyi, indicating that his plan is unfolding. Although she cannot guess Yilang's purpose, she thinks that Yilang would not go so far as to poison Qingyi.

Ruan Donggu, who was cleaning the desk, quickly wiped his hands clean and took the note, smiling and saying:

Ruan Dong looked troubled and brought over a chair to sit down. He asked straightforwardly, "Brother Yi Lang, do you have a solution?"

Brother Qingyi, you're overthinking it. I have no good feelings towards Dongfang Feisu, but I also know that the chances of him becoming my brother-in-law are higher. Since you're close to him, I naturally have to take care of you more.

Winter is here, and there are no customers now. Please go and wash the dishes," said the head of the family, Feng Yilang, in a gentle tone. From beginning to end, he sat at the table, with account books spread out, carefully calculating the food expenses for this month, without any intention of doing physical labor.

She is the worst at household chores, it would have been better if we had known where she was going to deliver tofu.

Brother Qingyi, please have a seat. Since there is no one around in the afternoon, let's have a chat to pass the time.

No, it doesn't mean anything. Please don't misunderstand, Qingyi, it's just that I thought, since you are not from the Eastern Region, and Donggu has really moved on, who else can she truly trust?

Recently, my family has been short of money. Huaining went to apply for a limited-time security guard position. Alas, it's a pity that my kung fu skills are not yet up to par, otherwise I would have applied as well.

If you are really determined to choose a shop, I can also help. The voice was slightly loud, shouting, "Huai Zhen, where's the tofu soup?"

She secretly pulled her ears long. Qingyi is not as free-spirited as Dongfang Feina. He is a quiet person and rarely speaks unless it is to protect Dongfang Fei. Otherwise, Qingyi would not resort to violence. What is Yilang's true intention?

Feng Yilang smiled, turned his attention back to Qingyi, and said:

Feng Yilang Tai Ruoziran Dao

Ruan Dong sighed and said:

Feng Yilang still maintains a smile that is as refreshing as a spring breeze, saying:

I disappeared, I disappeared... Ruan Donggu's head hung low, continuing to stir the tofu soup in the pot, allowing Feng Yilang to pass by her side.

Ruan Dong once asked, Qingyi must answer:

Eastern non-settlers in Lezhi County, in the future, will move to their late husband's hometown. If any problems arise, Yingkang City's Ruan Mansion is a distant support, but her true family is the Feng Residence and the shop in Lezhi County.

Winter comes, there are some things that are beyond our control. If you are being controlled by these helpless things, how can you move forward?

Here is the translation: Here I am, here I am. Ruan Donggu smiled and brought out the soup. "Brother Qingyi, please have some more."

Last night, I talked with Huaining and estimated that the land price in Lezhixian will continue to rise in the next two years. Instead of paying increasing rent, it's better to be decisive and stop renting, and directly buy the Phoenix Residence and this shop.

Yilang is right. It seems that I can only obediently let Yilang boss me around in the tofu shop.

Feng Yilang smiled.

My master said, on the fifteenth day of August, Huai Zhen borrowed the Eastern Mansion for temporary use, originally intending to collaborate with him on the Jinjiang project, but unexpectedly got stood up. Huai Zhen has always valued his promises and hopes not to be stood up again.

Qingyi silently listened.

Miss, I'm really troubling you... Qingyi respectfully took it.

I don't mean anything else, just want you to know that having a backing can bring some peace of mind. Regardless of whether you will have a family in the future, relying solely on the money from the bank is not enough when you get old. It's better to buy a shop or something early on and slowly manage it.

However...even if Huaining becomes a guard for a year, he still won't be able to afford these two pieces of land, right?She said, "Brother Yilang, relying on others for food and drink is not a solution. I should also find a job."

Of course, it is not Oriental Brother's covert operation, but he is also involved. Half a year ago, he settled in the county. After the emperor returned to the capital, he issued an imperial edict, allowing all officials of the seventh rank or above in Jiangxing to seek advice from this experienced former prime minister. After a pause, she sighed and said, "From then on, local officials were busy buying houses and land in Lezhi County, competing to curry favor... Lezhi County's prosperity is good, but it should not be achieved in this way. It is difficult for ordinary people to buy houses and shops."

Wait! Brother Qingyi, have another bowl.

In early August this year, she wanted to enhance their relationship in the romantic setting of flowers and moonlight. Therefore, she made an appointment with Dongfang to admire the moon on the fifteenth day of the month. However, Feng's house was too small, and the two of them would have to squeeze into the small courtyard filled with the smell of tofu to enjoy the moon. They had no choice but to borrow Dongfang's residence.

Feng Yilang smiled and said:

Feng Yilang sighed: "It's not enough, so Huaining went to be a guard."

The second year of Shengkang.

... ... About half a year ago, I guess. Qingyi was cautious and adaptable.

Miss, you are a person of high status, how can you lower yourself to wash dishes? Washing dishes in the middle of winter is like soaking in ice water.

Upon hearing the words, Ruan Dong was taken aback, and then he lowered his head to look at the pots and pans, and chuckled.

Feng Yilang was taken aback and chuckled, "I don't even know any local girls, how could I discuss marriage for Brother Qingyi? I'm not a matchmaker."

In ancient times, Cao Zhi could compose a poem in just seven steps. Her eldest brother, on the other hand, can come up with ingenious strategies with just seven knocks. She relies on his calculations to protect herself in the officialdom. She dares to swear that her eldest brother's calculations will never be directed towards her... Hmm, that means her eldest brother's target is Qingyi.

Do we have enough money?