Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
âYouâre finally here. Come in quickly. Nanny Qian, pour tea for Miss Gu.â
Madam Yao pulled her hand affectionately and walked inside. The corners of Gu Yundongâs mouth twitched. It was too incongruous to be so enthusiastic.
Nanny Qian poured a cup of tea for Gu Yundong. Madam Yao said, âThereâs also white sugar in this tea that Miss Gu bought. Itâs sweet and suitable for us women to drink. Miss Gu, try it?â
Then, she shook her head. âItâs too distant to call you Miss Gu. Can I call you Yundong? You can call me Sister Yao too. How about that?â
âFine by me.â Gu Yundong took a sip of tea. She did not really drink it. Strange people in unfamiliar places were strangely enthusiastic. She would be a fool if she dared to eat her food.
The moment she raised her hand to drink the tea, she poured the tea into her space.
When she put down the teacup, she nodded slightly. âItâs quite delicious.â
Madam Yao smiled and said, âThere are also pastries and preserved fruits here. Yundong, donât stand on ceremony. As for me, the last time I saw you, I felt that you suited my taste. Weâre both straightforward people, so weâll definitely be able to talk together. Itâs also my masterâs fault. He knew you long ago and didnât think of introducing you to me. He didnât invite you over either. Last time at your house, he asked me to prepare a congratulatory gift. He didnât tell me in detail, causing me to not be able to get to know you sooner.â
Gu Yundong thought that Peng Zhongfei did not have the guts to speak nonsense. He would probably have nightmares at night.
She was also polite. âYoung Master Peng is busy. Besides, Iâm just a village girl. Youâre the madam of a big family. He was afraid that Iâll offend you, right?â
âNo, heâs very free.â Madam Yao had a smile on her face. âAnd heâs full of praises for you. How could he be afraid that you would offend me?â
Praise? Peng Zhongfei must be crazy.
âSpeaking of which, I still donât know how you met my master, Yundong. I asked my master, and he only said that he hadnât known you for long. Tell me, Iâm quite curious. Iâve been married to my master for several years, but this is the first time Iâve seen him so protective of a little girl.â
The corners of Gu Yundongâs mouth twitched. Very good. This was a very interesting question.
How did they meet? She thought for a moment and said, âActually, thereâs nothing special. Itâs just that I got to know Young Master Liu first. One time, they were drinking tea together in the teahouse and I happened to bump into him. Young Master Liu introduced me to him and we got to know each other. Young Master Peng is protecting me. Perhaps⦠he thinks Iâm pitiful?â
âIs that so?â Madam Yao lowered her eyes and took a sip of tea. She nodded. âOur master is indeed quite close to Young Master Liu, but itâs rare to drink tea in a teahouse.â Didnât they always meet in a brothel?
Gu Yundong glanced at her slightly tightened fingers from the corner of her eye and sighed secretly. If you donât believe me, donât ask me.
She didnât know what Peng Zhongfei said to her, but it seemed that no matter how she responded, it would make her unhappy.
Madam Yao said a few more words to her before saying, âYundong, take a seat first. Iâm going to change. Iâll be back in a while. When the time comes, weâll go to the plum garden to see the plum blossoms.â
âOkay.â Gu Yundong watched her leave with a smile.
Madam Yao went out, and Nanny Qian followed behind. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
As soon as the two of them left the Ruyi Garden, Madam Yaoâs expression changed.
âSheâs just a country girl. Sheâs quite pretentious. She even stammered when I asked her questions. Itâs obvious that she has something on her mind.â
Madam Yao stood outside the courtyard and glared inside..