"Besides, the second and third young masters of the Da house are going to discuss marriage."

  Hua Ru looked at her, "At the same time?"

  "It should be the young master of the town first, but it's possible that they will be considered at the same time. The two young masters are about the same age, if not for the fact that the uncle has never married, they would have been matched long ago."

  That's also true, people from wealthy families get married early and they don't have autonomy either.

  An order from one's parents is like a command from a matchmaker; there are few exceptions.

  Blind marriage, deaf wedding, how many can be happy?

  Propping up her head, Hua Ruochu lazily didn't want to speak again.

  "Miss, you are the elder sister-in-law, and when the time comes, you may need to make an appearance. You should be well-prepared."

  "My parents are still around, and there's also my grandparents. Even if they want me to make an appearance, I'm just a prop. What do I need to prepare for? Moreover, after what happened yesterday, I reckon my mother-in-law wouldn't even want to see me. If I don't go near her, she'll probably be in a better mood."

  "It's not as good as you think, you are the eldest grandson's wife of the Qi Manor, and it's indispensable to entertain guests."

  Hua Ru's eyes were dim and she looked at her with a hint of annoyance, "Yun Shu, are you intentionally trying to provoke me today?"

  Yun Shu covered her mouth and smiled, "Nothing's going on, I'm just reminding you."

  "You're just doing it on purpose." Although she said this, Hua Ruyi knew that Yun Shu was not wrong. In a large family, it's not uncommon for the eldest grandson's wife to be in charge of the household.

  That day, Qi You returned earlier than any other day.

  And didn't go to the study, but returned directly to the inner house.

  Hua Ru glanced at him and then looked outside. This man wasn't someone who followed the rules, was he? Why had he come to the inner residence in broad daylight?

  "What happened? Why did you come back so early?"

  Qī Yòu had his hands behind his back, but didn't respond to her words. "Everyone withdraw."

  Yun Shu secretly glanced at her brother-in-law and saw that he didn't seem to be angry, so she led the maids out with a nervous expression.

  Hua Ru Chun didn't move either, waiting for him to speak up and explain.

  Walked over to her side and sat down, took over her tea and drank a few mouthfuls.

  Everything that happened at the Crown Prince's residence today, except for the part about the reward, was revealed. Qi You looked at her calm face and said: "Things that are coveted by those in power, no matter how reluctant you are, must be handed over willingly, even if you don't get any benefits in return. This is a principle that must be followed."

  Hua's mouth curled up slightly, her face full of disdain. "I expected as much, anyone with a bit of sense knows this is a lucrative opportunity, even if the prince didn't mention it today, his advisors would have reminded him, and at most they would just give you a share."

  "This wealth was originally yours."

  "What I lack least is money; if one path to wealth can bring me freedom in the Qi manor, it's a bargain."

  Qī Yòu was silent, although he seemed no different from usual, but he knew that Rú Chū was estranging him.

  Knowing clearly, yet still can't help but think about it.

  Qī Yòu lowered his eyelids, covering up the turbulent fury within.

  He is the only one he has wanted to grow up till now.

  The greatest suffering is seeking but not obtaining.

  Hua was anxious and fidgety at heart, so she picked up a nearby silk fan and waved it a few times, looking out the window.

  The scenery is really bad.

  She misses her home.

  Missing the beautiful scenery at home, missing every family member.

  "I'm going on a long trip tomorrow and I don't know when I'll be back. You take care."

  Hua Ru's eyes widened in surprise as she turned around, this was the first time he had said he wanted to go out since they got married.

  She originally thought his activity range was just Taiyuan.

  After all, Crown Prince Yi's reliance on him is no longer news.

  "Don't worry, I'll take good care of the people in the house too."

  Qī Yòu gazed deeply at her, "Others have their own attendants to take care of them, you don't need to bother. If anyone offends you, don't consider me, what I want is for you to be well."

  She averted her gaze and looked away, "If it's my mother-in-law who provoked me?"

  "She won't."

  So sure? Hua Ru Chu didn't let go of the topic and stood up to head back inside: "Do you need me to bring anything, I'll pack for you."

  Qī Yòu followed closely behind, with a hint of warmth in his eyes. "A few sets of clothes will do."

  She packed a few sets of durable clothes into her luggage, then thought for a moment before calling Winterfairy over. "Do you have any common medicines that we might need when we're out?"

  "Some, the maid will go get."

  "Hold on." Hua Ru Chu stopped her and asked, without paying attention to Qi You being by her side, "Have you forgotten those unconventional skills your master taught you?"

  Qiu Fei's face turned red, her eyes wandered, and she didn't dare look at the young lady.

  Looking at her like that, Hua Ruochu still didn't know the answer and wasn't blaming her. She was never one to restrict people in a box. "Put each medicine into small porcelain bottles, write down their effects and stick them on the bottle." After a pause, she added: "Write it in detail."

  Dong Fei's face lit up with joy, and she crisply replied before turning around to start making preparations.

  The lady did not allow her to do these things, she only dared to learn secretly, fearing that the young lady would get angry if she knew. Unexpectedly, the young lady didn't blame her at all. So from now on, can she openly continue to study those evil and heretical ways that the masters spoke of?

  Thinking of this, Dongfang stopped at the door and turned back with an expectant face to ask, "Miss, are you allowing me to learn these in the future?"

  "My mother doesn't allow you to learn those things, does she?"

  "Yes."

  She smiled softly, with a gentle smile in her eyes. Qi You could see it clearly, and only when she mentioned her family did Ruo Chu smile so sincerely.

  "Dongfei, my mother comes from a famous martial arts family, she's very clear that the things you're learning won't harm me. The reason she doesn't allow you to continue practicing them after we arrive in Jizhou is that she's worried you'll bring trouble to me. Moreover, some of those moves are poisonous, she's afraid you'll harm yourself and also harm me. If you really like it, I can set aside a special room for you in another courtyard, where you can do whatever you want, and I'll let Ma Bo fully support you, how about that?"

  Dong Fei shook her head without hesitation, "No way, I have to take care of Miss's body, I can't leave your side."

  "Are you worried that I'll be harmed by someone?"

  Dong Fei nodded without hesitation.

  Hua Ru smiled at first, "If I don't want to, who in the Qi Manor can do anything to me? This courtyard is full of my people. Even if there are a few moles planted here, they still can't get close to me, let alone harm me. If it's that easy for them to succeed, then Yun Shu and the others will have to be remade."

  "But..."

  "It's settled then. Tomorrow morning, you'll go to the other courtyard and let Chunyu return."

  Dong Fei bit her lip, both excited and uneasy.

  Thrilled that he can finally get what he wants.

  She couldn't bear the thought of leaving Miss's side, and she was uneasy at heart again.

  "Nobody listens to me anymore?! Eh?!"

  "I don't dare, I, I thank you for your kindness, Miss."

  She didn't dodge or yield and received three loud slaps from her. Hua Ru then signaled for her to go down and get ready.

  "Like a family member, Qiyou explained: "Dongfei and Jianghu Lang learned medicine for several years, and it's no problem to diagnose headaches and fevers. However, she's particularly interested in toxic techniques. How can this be allowed within the inner house? Before her marriage, my mother repeatedly warned her, and she was worried that she would really harm me. Every day, except for reading those manuals, she didn't dare to practice with her hands. I think it wouldn't hurt to let her learn more, what do you think, husband?"

  Name.

  Hua Ruochu smiled and followed him obediently, "What do you think, Qiyou?"

  "You're in charge of things at home." After a pause, he added: "If she learns well, she might be useful in the future."

  "I think so too, husband and wife are originally one body, I always hope you're good."

  Why are you still keeping a distance from me when we are one? Qiu Yu thought.

  Proud as he is, he can't say it out loud, but in his heart, he's really suffering.

  He really wants to spend his days with Ruxi as before.

  Wish he was in her heart like at first.

  But there were too many obstacles between them.

  His current situation does not allow him to do as he pleases.

  It's not necessarily going to be better than the current situation even if it's done.

  He needs time; they don't lack time between them either.

  Some things are just inevitable and will only make you drift further apart from each other over time.

  Every time he thinks of this place, he has a bloodthirsty impulse.

  "Qī Yòu stood up and said, 'I'll go visit Grandpa and be back for dinner.'"

  "Alright, I'll have someone prepare your favorite dish."

  A very proper conversation, a very obedient wife, a model of a domestic woman, leaving no room for criticism.

  But it's not what he wants.

  What he wanted was the Hua Ru Chu who could chat and laugh with him freely, no matter what he said, she could always pick up the conversation.

  After Qi You left, Hua Ru stood there for a long time without moving.

  Maintaining such an attitude is also very hard for her.

  She saw Kui Yu reveal a painful expression, and she felt equally uncomfortable.

  But if feelings can't be equal, how can she devote her true heart.

  She can watch her husband crawl into someone else's bed with open eyes, but she cannot tolerate her lover's spiritual and physical infidelity.

  Qī Yòu cannot give her what she wants.

  Since you already knew it couldn't be given, why insist on demanding it?

  She thought it was clear and knew it was best for everyone.

  Why does it feel uncomfortable when putting into practice?

  The cloud book is so sad that it makes my nose sour, and I couldn't help but want to comfort her, "Miss......"

  "Let me be quiet for a while." Interrupting her words, Hua Ruochu turned around and faced away from her, with a rejecting posture.

  "Yes."

  She stood there stupidly for a long time, her feet were numb, and Hua Ruochu slowly moved to the bedside wanting to lie down for a while.

  Her eyes darted over and were drawn to the few books placed on top of the small cabinet.

  When did she put the book here?

  She sat down on the edge of the bed, picked up a book and flipped through it. At a glance, she knew it wasn't her book.

  She brought back a lot of books and even more travel notes, which filled up an entire box.

  But this book, absolutely not.

  There was an extremely interesting person in the Southern Dynasty.

  He has a reputation for being talented and chivalrous, and is a rare man who is recognized by both the imperial court and the jianghu.

  Having been an official, he held a long sword and fought with others.

  Not yet middle-aged, he abandoned everything and took his young wife on a tour of the mountains and rivers. After several years, their footprints were all over the scenic spots in Southern China.

  Later, I felt that I had walked too fast and missed many beautiful scenery, so I took my wife and children to run outside for another decade or so.

  It was also from then on that he began writing travelogues.

  In the end, he wrote as many as seventy books when he lived in seclusion in the mountains.

  Interestingly, his travel notes are not for sale, but given away. If he takes a liking to you, he will personally copy one out for you by hand.

  If he doesn't like you, even if you're rich and powerful, he won't care.

  Such a person was originally the most excluded, unexpectedly he broke this rule.

  Even those who were rejected by him would give a thumbs up and praise him.

  She managed to get her hands on six books at most, but now there are nine placed here.

  P.S: When it comes to marriage, I would choose a decent man, the kind of Qi You, but only in terms of attraction. However, I prefer the type of man described later, being with someone like that will never be lonely.

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