Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
While drinking tea, He Ruhuan glanced somewhere. A certain young master who received her signal suddenly stood up. âAunt Shenâs family is indeed full of talents. One meal is an eye-opener for us!â
Everyone rubbed their stomachs and echoed. They were not ignorant people, but the Shen Familyâs meal still taught them a lesson.
The young master continued, âIâm not talented. I want to make a presumptuous request of you.â
Without waiting for Mrs. Shen to answer, he said, âMy mother doesnât usually have a good appetite, especially during the hot summer. Itâs very difficult for her to eat anything. It wasnât easy for my mother to raise me, and sheâs suffered a lot for me all these years. Iâve been searching for a suitable chef for her, but I canât find a suitable one for her, so I canât sleep or eat in peace. Today, when I first tasted this chefâs cooking, I was shocked.â
He cupped his hands and said, âI wonder if Auntie is willing to part with this chef and give her to me?â
âI promise to treat this chef well. In order to thank her for her help, Iâm even more interested in taking her as a concubineâ¦â
Shen Tianci almost rushed out to beat him up. Fortunately, Mrs. Shen was quick enough to get someone to hold him back.
Across the door, Xiaoxiao looked at her brothers, who were also furious. She sighed and held their hands, shaking her head at them.
In the inner hall, Mrs. Shen looked at the young master who spoke. âYou sound like youâve studied?â
The young master immediately revealed a smug expression. âIâm not talented. Iâve been studying since I was five years old. Itâs been 12 years. Iâm preparing to apply for the Bowen Academy this year.â
Mrs. Shen nodded. Just as Shen Tianci was about to scold him, her aura suddenly changed. âYou know how shameless you are. Since youâve studied, you naturally know the principles of being a person. Iâm curious. Which book and which sage told you that your mother needs someone else to be filial on your behalf?â
The young master was stunned. âB-but I will take her as my concubineâ¦â
Mrs. Shen picked up her teacup and smiled. âTake a concubine?â
âYou canât even take care of your own mother. You havenât even gotten into a Xiucai[i.A person who has passed the county level imperial exam.] title after studying for 12 years. You canât lift with your shoulders, you donât know how to do business, and you donât have a legitimate career. How do you have the time to think about taking a concubine?â
âMoreover, Iâm not afraid of everyoneâs jokes. Today, our Shen Family is holding a banquet, but the chef injured his hand. It was Tianci and my friend who helped just now so that this banquet could be held.â
âThis Little Master wants to take our friend as a concubine?â
She put down her teacup heavily. âYouâre quite shameless.â
Shen Tianci finally seized the opportunity. He pointed at the young master and scolded, âLet me tell you, youâre not worthy! Not to mention taking a concubine, even if you marry her officially, no, ptui! Youâre not even worthy of mentioning her name! If 1 hear you disrespect my friend again, Iâll beat you to death!â
The young master was embarrassed and his face was red. He looked around for help, but no one spoke up for him. Even He Ruhuan avoided his gaze and pretended not to know.
He flew into a rage out of humiliation and gritted his teeth. âCould this be how the Shen family treats their guests?â
Shen Tianci laughed. âDid I invite you?â
This person finally understood that he was asking for a rebuff. He covered his face in a panic and ran out. Just as he passed by the door frame, he suddenly tripped over something. When he looked up, he saw a beautiful little girl. He was stunned for a moment and saw two burly youths walking out from behind this young lady to cover her. The two of them were even glaring at him with unfriendly expressions.
âI heard that you want to take me as your concubine?â
The young ladyâs delicate voice made the young master inexplicably expectant. However, in the next moment, she said, âMy cutting skills are quite good. Do you want to try?ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
The young master did not understand, so Xiaoxiao explained patiently, âI know how to cut off limbs and cut open stomachs. Moreover, my hands and feet are nimble. You might not even feel any pain..â