"Young miss, young miss…don't walk anymore, the ground is worn out.”Greensleeves advised.
"If it breaks, ask Lord Yao to pay!" Liu Yuanchun said indignantly.
"Miss, don't be angry. It's not worth it to be angry and harm your body!”
Ever since the young miss lost the game of chess two days ago, she had been angry until today. In order to make her happy, the maids in the Cloud Pavilion had racked their brains.
"Young miss, the snacks are here. The chef in the kitchen specially made them for young miss." Servant Tian 'er carried an exquisite lacquer box into the room.
Everyone in the Yunxiang Pavilion knew that Liu Yuanchun loved to eat snacks. No matter how unhappy he was, as long as he served the snacks, he would guarantee that he would sweep away his unhappiness and smile happily.
"No!" Liu Yuanchun didn't even glance at the lacquer box. She took a deep breath and said to the maids,""I'm not eating, I'm not eating!"
"Why?" Greensleeves asked.
"It was because I ate that I lost that game of chess!”Liu Yuanchun said indignantly.
"How could that be?"
"Let me tell you!" Liu Yuanchun finally stopped and sat down on the chair. "You know what? When a person was full, all the blood in the body would flow to the stomach to help with digestion. Therefore, the amount of blood in the brain decreased, and the thoughts naturally slowed down.”she said.
However, the maidservants were confused.
"Sigh! To put it simply, he wanted to sleep after eating his fill.”
"Miss lost the game because she was sleepy that day?”Greensleeves asked.
"Well, you can say that in general, but the real reason is that she was harmed by a traitor.”That fox Yao Xuanye must have predicted everything. How despicable!
"Scoundrel? Who is it?" Tian 'er asked in a daze.
"Is there a need to ask? Of course it's Lord Yao!" Greensleeve replied.
"Pfft! This wretched girl, she doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth and actually dares to call Lord Yao a traitor.”Jia Baoyu stood at the door and scolded softly.
"Is he not?" Liu Yuanchun responded coldly, helping Luxiu out of the predicament.
"Eh? Sister doesn't like Lord Yao?" Jia Baoyu came to Liu Yuanchun's side.
"Why do you like him?" Liu Yuanchun glared at Jia Baoyu.
"This is strange! Sister, do you know what I have to tell you in the Cloud Pavilion?”Jia Baoyu smiled, his eyes seeming to be gloating.
Liu Yuanchun closed his eyes and took a deep breath before replying,""I don't. Know. Dao."
"I'm here to report the good news." Jia Baoyu's smile deepened.
Liu Yuanchun glanced at him." What good news do you have to repay?”
"Just now, Granny Wang came to the manor to talk about the marriage.”The Wang family was the most terrifying matchmaker in Jinling City. There was no marriage that couldn't be arranged by her.
"So what?" Liu Yuanchun's anger had also dissipated by half, but his spirit was instead exhausted. After two days of torment, she was tired.
"Sister, don't you want to know who she's matchmaking for?”
"It has nothing to do with me." Liu Yuanchun unconsciously reached out to take the small pastry from the lacquer box and put it into his mouth.
When Lu Xiu and Tian 'er saw this, they looked at each other and smiled, finally relieved.
"Wrong, sister. Granny Wang is here to propose marriage for the Minister's Residence.”Jia Baoyu deliberately paused, admiring the change in expression on Liu Yuanchun's face as if he had sensed danger. "Lord Yao has taken a fancy to you and wants to marry you as his wife.”
Liu Yuanchun's mind went blank for three seconds.
"No! I don't want to get married!" After she regained her senses, she suddenly shouted. "You, did you agree? Tell me!" She grabbed Jia Baoyu's collar and asked in exasperation.
The maids had never seen her like this before and were all shocked.
"Good, good sister…Brother…I haven't promised Granny Wang yet.”Although Jia Baoyu said with difficulty, he still had a smile on his face.
Liu Yuanchun finally heaved a sigh of relief and released Jia Baoyu.
"But Granny Wang is not someone who will give up so easily. I believe that she will come to the residence tomorrow morning.”Jia Baoyu said.
"You're not allowed to agree to her!" Liu Yuanchun glared fiercely at Jia Baoyu.
Jia Baoyu smiled along." Good Yuanchun, I can't bear to see you marry either, but this matter has to be decided by Grandma.”
Liu Yuanchun didn't say anything and turned around to run out of the Cloud Pavilion.
Seeing this, Lu Xiu immediately chased after him.
Not long after, Liu Yuanchun and his servant came before Old Madam Jia.
"Yuan Chun pays his respects to Grandma."
When Old Madam Jia saw Liu Yuanchun, she immediately pulled her hand and said with a smile,""Congratulations! My dear granddaughter, I've heard about Granny Wang's matter. When she enters the manor again tomorrow, Grandma will make the decision for you and let you marry into the Minister's manor in a grand manner.”
"Grandma, Yuanchun won't marry!" Liu Yuanchun said anxiously.
"Huh? Why?"
"Yuan Chun…Yuan Chun wants to accompany Grandma for a few more years.”She couldn't bear to leave the chef of the Jia residence. Sigh!
"My dear granddaughter, it's enough that Grandma knows that you have this kind of intention. Eldest Yao of the Minister's Residence is a talented person and has a wealthy family. He can be considered to be of equal status with the Jia family. It's a rare marriage.”
"But, Yuan Chun really can't marry.”She did not intend to stay in ancient times for long.
"Don't tell me you already have someone you like?"
Liu Yuanchun shook her head. In the past, when she was at T University, there were many people who pursued her. However, she always placed her studies first and never interacted with anyone.
"Since you don't have anyone you like, why don't you marry into the Minister's Estate?”
"But…"
"Listen to Grandma." Old Madam Jia looked at her kindly." No matter how early or late, a girl will eventually get married. Now that you have such a good fate, don't miss it! Otherwise, it would be too late to regret it in the future. Grandma was still waiting to carry her great-grandson! Don't disappoint me, eh?"
Liu Yuanchun sighed deeply in his heart.
What should he do? What should I do to avoid this marriage?
Annoying! Annoying! Annoying!
Suddenly, a thought flashed through her mind.
In the next instant, Liu Yuanchun's eyes rolled back without any warning and he fainted in front of everyone.
In an instant, the maidservants cried out in all directions. Old Madam Jia hurriedly called for someone to help her up.
Everyone was instantly in a mess.
Liu Yuanchun saw everything through the slit in his eyes and smiled in his heart with relief.
"Faster, faster!" Liu Yuanchun urged in a low voice.
Greensleeve quietly closed the door and tiptoed to the bedside.
"Hurry!"
Lu Xiu hurriedly took out two sesame cakes from her bosom.
Liu Yuanchun immediately snatched the pancake and bit into it.
"Eat slowly. Be careful not to choke!" Lu Xiu poured her a cup of tea and brought it to her lips.
Liu Yuanchun pouted and only calmed down after drinking the tea.
"I choked to death!" She patted her chest.
Ever since she pretended to be sick and fell down three days ago, she had not had much chance to eat. There were many people in the Jia family, and the other eleven sisters, as well as her grandfather and madam, took turns to visit her, which took up most of her time.
Liu Yuanchun was really worried that if he continued to pretend to be sick, he would really fall sick!
At the thought of this, footsteps suddenly came from outside the door.
"Miss, quickly lie down!" Lu Xiu quickly covered her with the blanket.
Liu Yuanchun stuffed the Sesame Crispy Pancake under his pillow.
After a while, Tian 'er pushed open the door and led Old Lady Jia and the others into the room.
"Greensleeves, has Young Miss woken up?”Old Madam Jia asked worriedly.
"Replying to Old Furen, Young Lady just woke up and is now asleep again.”She knew that she shouldn't lie to Old Furen, but now that Young Lady Yuan Chun was her master, she had to do her best and be loyal.
"Did she eat anything?" Jia Baoyu asked, his eyes fixed on the porcelain cup by the bed.
"Replying to Young Master, Young Lady only drank tea and then fell asleep again.”Greensleeves explained.
She had served Young Master Baoyu for two years and knew that Young Master was intelligent. She was a little worried that he would see through her tricks.
It was indeed inappropriate for the young lady to pretend to be ill and refuse the marriage, but this trick did work. Granny Wang did not appear in the Jia residence for the past two days.
"Has the doctor been here?" Old Lady Jia asked again.
"I came here early in the morning."
"What did he say?"
"The doctor said that although Young Lady's illness is not serious, it is impossible for her to recover in three to five days. She needs to recuperate well.”
"Doesn't she eat and drink enough?”Jia Baoyu muttered to himself.
Old Lady Jia said to Lu Xiu," Go to the kitchen and tell the cook to boil some chicken soup. When Yuan Chun wakes up, feed her some soup to replenish her vitality."”
"Yes." Lu Xiu replied respectfully. She turned around and walked to the door, where she saw Yao Xuanye. "Greetings, Milord."
"No need for formalities." Yao Xuanye walked into the room.
Old Madam Jia quickly went over to greet him.
"Old Furen need not be so polite." Yao Xuanye spoke first.
"Sir, you came today because…"
"I heard from Granny Wang that Miss Liu is sick, so I came to visit her. Please accept this Changbai ginseng.”Yao Xuanye handed over a satin box.
Jia Baoyu inadvertently glanced at Liu Yuanchun when they were talking, but he met a pair of bright eyes.
When he took a closer look, he saw that her eyes were tightly shut.
Eh? Strange, was he seeing things? The more Jia Baoyu looked, the more suspicious he became.
"Sir is really thoughtful." Old Lady Jia smiled and accepted the Changbai Ginseng. "Luxiu, take this Changbai Ginseng and let Chef make soup!”
"Yes, sir!" Lu Xiu took the box and walked out.
"Can I take a look at Miss Liu?" Yao Xuanye asked.
Originally, unmarried daughters were not allowed to let men into their rooms. But then again, Baoyu came here every day, and there were many people today, so Old Lady Jia replied,"Yuanchun is really blessed, Milord, please!”She gestured for the servants to lead the way.
Passing through a lotus brocade, Yao Xuanye arrived at Liu Yuanchun's bedside.
"This child has been sleeping and waking up for three days. I don't know what illness he has.”Old Madam Jia said.
"Old Furen, don't worry. From what I see, Young Lady Liu's complexion is still ruddy and there shouldn't be any serious problems.”His dark eyes stared straight at Liu Yuanchun's palm-sized face.
Suddenly, he saw the sesame seed residue on Liu Yuanchun's lips, and a smile slowly crept onto his face.
"It is difficult for Lord Yao to come to see Yuan Chun despite his busy schedule.”Old Madam Jia still had the hope of matchmaking the two of them.
"Of course not. Since I have the intention to welcome her, how can I sit idly by and watch her continue to be sick?”Yao Xuanye paused for a moment. His black eyes flashed and a fox-like smile flashed across his lips. "Tomorrow, I'll ask the emperor to let Imperial Physician Zhang come and see her. I heard that Imperial Physician Zhang's acupuncture skills are unparalleled, and his accuracy is comparable to the divine doctor Hua Tuo.”
Oh my god! To get an injection…I'm not playing anymore! I'm not playing anymore!
Seeing Liu Yuanchun's small face twitching slightly, the smile in Yao Xuanye's eyes deepened.
Jia Baoyu was intelligent by nature, so he also saw the clues and revealed a sympathetic smile on his face. Sigh! Silly Yuan Chun, if you fight with the old fox, you will lose without a doubt!
"This old one thanks Milord in advance."
"Old Furen need not be so polite."
"Lord Yao, then the marriage…"
"No rush!" Yao Xuanye stared at Liu Yuanchun's face." We'll talk after she recovers."”
"Lord Yao is really considerate. Yuan Chun marrying into the Minister Manor in the future is really her blessing.”Old Madam Jia said happily.
She didn't want to get married! I won't marry this fox! Liu Yuanchun screamed in his heart.
"To be able to marry Miss Liu is this official's blessing.”Yao Xuanye laughed. It wasn't that he hadn't seen beauties before, but Liu Yuanchun was frank and not coy, and was the only woman who dared to provoke him.
He believed that if he married her, his life would definitely be wonderful!
Listening to the people around her planning her marriage, Liu Yuanchun couldn't hold it in any longer and suddenly opened his eyes and sat up.
Other than Yao Xuanye and Jia Baoyu, everyone was shocked by Liu Yuanchun.
"My dear granddaughter, you're finally awake. I was so worried.”Old Madam Jia sat down on the edge of the bed.
Seeing the surprised and joyful look on Old Madam Jia's face, Liu Yuanchun couldn't say that he didn't want to get married, afraid that it would make her sad again.
"Grandma, I've made you worry. It's all Yuanchun's fault.”She hugged Old Madam Jia, but she met Jia Baoyu's mischievous gaze.
"That's good. It's all thanks to Lord Yao that little sister can wake up.”Jia Baoyu giggled.
Liu Yuanchun's gaze went past the old madam's shoulder and glared fiercely at him.
"Yeah! It's all thanks to Lord Yao." Old Madam Jia nodded in agreement.
"I dare not! Although Miss Liu had woken up, it would be best to let Imperial Physician Zhang take a look tomorrow, lest it left a root cause of illness.”Yao Xuanye said slowly.
What was that? He couldn't escape acupuncture even if he woke up?
"I don't want to! Grandma, Yuan Chun is most afraid of needles." she said coquettishly, half in fear.
"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. Grandma is experienced in acupuncture. It doesn't hurt at all. It's a little itchy, but it's not a big deal.”Old Madam Jia comforted her with heartache.
"Old Furen is right. This official will take his leave and enter the palace. Who knows, the Emperor might immediately send a doctor to the Jia residence.”Yao Xuanye echoed.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yuanchun met Yao Xuanye's penetrating gaze that seemed to be smiling yet not smiling, and immediately understood one thing-he had seen through her act of pretending to be sick!
Damn it! This old fox actually beat her at her own game and used the imperial physician to deal with her!
Damn it!
"Baoyu, send Lord Yao off!" Old Madam Jia said.
"Sir, please." Jia Baoyu held back his laughter and sent Yao Xuanye out of the Cloud Pavilion.
He believed that if Younger Sister Yuan Chun really married into the Minister Manor, it would definitely cause a ruckus.
Haha! He was looking forward to it!
Sure enough, that afternoon, the Emperor sent Imperial Physician Zhang to follow Yao Xuanye into the Jia residence to treat Liu Yuanchun.
Imperial Physician Zhang was in his forties and had superb medical skills. After taking Liu Yuanchun's pulse, he suddenly said,
"Miss Liu's blood flow is smooth and her body is healthy. What illness does she have?”
This time, Jia Baoyu couldn't help but laugh.
"Baoyu, what are you laughing at?" Old Madam Jia looked at her grandson in confusion.
"I think that Young Master Jia is happy that Miss Liu is not sick, right?”Yao Xuanye slowly interjected, the light in his eyes dimming.
"Lord Yao is right." Jia Baoyu held back his laughter.
Liu Yuanchun glared at the two of them, and he was only concerned about one thing in his heart.
"Then…are we still going to do the acupuncture?" She looked at the imperial physician nervously.
"Since Young Lady Liu's body is healthy, there is naturally no need for acupuncture.”Imperial Physician Zhang replied.
"That's great!" Old Lady Jia thanked the Imperial Physician.
At this moment, Liu Yuanchun finally felt relieved.
The next day, Yao Xuanye went to visit Liu Yuanchun again and went directly to the garden outside the Cloud Pavilion.
Liu Yuanchun was originally drinking the sour plum soup happily, but when he saw him, he immediately smiled. "Greetings, Lord!" She deliberately put some distance between them.
"Young Lady Liu need not be so polite. This official is not wearing official robes today because I do not want Young Lady to be restrained.”Yao Xuanye smiled.
"An official is an official. If you don't wear official robes, you're still an official.”Liu Yuanchun had studied history and knew that since ancient times, officials had always been greedy. The outcome of honest officials was often miserable. For a high official like him who paid equal attention to wealth and power, he must have been extremely greedy!
Liu Yuanchun was truly unwilling to be involved with these people.
Yao Xuanye looked at her, but he didn't show any anger at her mocking words. Instead, an unfathomable smile appeared on his handsome face.
"Miss Liu, please accept this official's small token of appreciation.”He took out a small brocade box from his sleeve and handed it over.
Liu Yuanchun was slightly surprised. He opened the brocade box and saw a thumb-sized white jade reclining Buddha lying inside. The Buddha's body was translucent and lustrous, and there was a slight blush on the top of its head. The carving was extremely exquisite, and one could tell at a glance that this item was worth a lot.
"I can't accept it without merit.”Liu Yuanchun closed the brocade box and handed it back.
"This is a little compensation from me. Young Lady must accept it, or else I will feel uneasy.”
"Compensate for what?" Liu Yuanchun was puzzled.
"That Japanese official rashly called Granny Wang to the manor to propose marriage, and accidentally disturbed Miss and almost made Miss fall ill. Fortunately, thanks to the luck of the heavens, your phoenix body is healthy. I gave you this auspicious bird to express my apology.”He did not reach out to take the brocade box back.
"Miss, please accept it! Don't let Lord Yao down.”Lu Xiu couldn't help but interject.
Even Lu Xiu was helping him!
Liu Yuanchun glared at Lu Xiu," Since that's the case, then I'll accept it!”Anyway, it would be a waste not to accept it.
"There's something I want to clarify with you, sir…" she continued after a pause.
"Is it a marriage?" He stared at her.
Liu Yuanchun was startled and replied," Thank you for your favor, Milord. But Yuanchun doesn't wish to get married."”
Yao Xuanye raised his eyebrows slightly." Women will eventually get married.”
Liu Yuanchun pondered in his heart, how should she tell him that she wasn't from the Ming Dynasty? He probably wouldn't believe her even if she told him.
"In my hometown, it is common for women to not marry for life.”
"Oh? Where is your residence?"
"Even if I told you, you wouldn't know.”
Yao Xuanye didn't take it to heart." What conditions do you need to get married to Miss Liu?" he asked.”He did not give up.
This person…
Liu Yuanchun suddenly thought of a plan. "There are conditions, but I wonder if you can do it?”She smiled.
"Miss Liu, please speak." Yao Xuanye said nonchalantly.
"Listen carefully, there are three conditions: first, ten bushels of pearls, second, ten carts of gold, and third, a hundred catties of tribute tea.”Liu Yuanchun finished speaking in one breath without changing his expression.
Hehe! This time, he should know the difficulty and retreat! She firmly believed that no man would want to marry a prodigal.
"That's it?" Yao Xuanye asked.”
"Of course!" Liu Yuanchun glared at him provocatively.
"Alright, we have a deal. I will welcome you into the residence in ten days.”
What was that? Did she hear wrongly? Ten days?
"Lord Yao, you don't have to force yourself."
"Don't worry, Miss Liu. You will definitely become the Minister's wife in ten days.”Yao Xuanye smiled and turned to leave.
Liu Yuanchun once again felt that his smile was like a weasel greeting a chicken with ill intentions.
Could he really do it? She didn't believe it!
Liu Yuanchun shrugged his shoulders and drank the sour plum soup in one gulp.
"Miss, I think you will lose." Lu Xiu suddenly said.
With a pu sound, the soup in Liu Yuanchun's mouth sprayed all over the floor.
"Bah! Bah! Don't provoke me." Liu Yuanchun glanced at her unhappily.
Lu Xiu smiled." Miss will be the most beautiful bride in Jinling City."”After saying that, she immediately hid far away.
"You're asking for a beating!" As he said that, Liu Yuanchun immediately got up and chased after him.#
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