The Bookworm Princess Has Dong Yong in a Panic! / A Merit-Treasuring Artifact? You're Using It to Cook?

The Scholastically Challenged Princess, Dong Yong's Breakdown!

"Your house? Sure!"

Though he had been in this era for two years, Chen Fan still retained some modern ways of thinking.

Even if the villagers were going to be influenced, they'd have to be people from Zhao Family Village—and people who could actually be influenced.

In fact, quite a few of Zhao Family Village's young people were already being led astray by Chen Fan.

"Hmph. Since you've invited me so sincerely, I suppose I'll go with you!"

A glimmer of curiosity flickered in Xiao Qi's eyes, but she was still holding a grudge over Chen Fan's earlier behavior.

Scholar Dong's eyes bulged like a toad's, his face full of worry and anger.

"You—you've brought shame upon proper conduct!"

The moment those words left Scholar Dong's mouth, he regretted them.

"What do you mean, 'brought shame upon proper conduct'? This young lady is going out to have fun with her big sister. What does that have to do with proper conduct?"

Xiao Qi blinked her big eyes and quietly nudged Green-Clad Xiao Wu beside her.

"Fifth Sister, what does 'brought shame upon proper conduct' mean?"

The corner of Xiao Wu's mouth twitched. She gave Xiao Qi a helpless look.

Didn't you know what the two of us were like in school?

"It means there's a person named Proper Conduct who likes eating fermented bean curd.

"So wherever there's fermented bean curd, Proper Conduct is sure to be there!"

Chen Fan gave his mischievous explanation. Xiao Qi listened and suddenly understood.

"Oh, I see! But what's fermented bean curd? Is it tasty?"

"Not bad. Once we get to my house, I'll let you try some!"

Chen Fan held back a laugh. Zhang Tianshou shot him a surreptitious glare.

For some reason, being around Chen Fan always made her feel inexplicably at ease.

Still, Zhang Tianshou felt she ought to scold him for teasing her younger sister.

"Okay, thank you! You're actually quite a nice person!"

Xiao Qi nodded in sudden understanding and happily patted Chen Fan on the shoulder.

Zhang Tianshou: "..."

Never mind. Let her suffer a few more setbacks. Then she'd understand why studying mattered.

Chattering and joking, Chen Fan led the three women toward Zhao Family Village.

"By the way, First Madam, what are these two called?"

"The quieter one is my fifth younger sister, Tian Xian. The lively one is my youngest sister, Tian Yu!"

At Zhang Tianshou's introduction, Zhang Tianyu immediately objected, jumping to her feet.

"Eldest Sister, how am I lively?"

"Are you telling me you're not lively right now?"

Watching the group walk away, the bruised and swollen Scholar Dong stood there, utterly dejected.

Dazhuang sighed and patted Scholar Dong on the shoulder, offering comfort.

"Scholar Dong, you and Ah Fan are different.

"If he doesn't get married, things will go very badly for him!

"By the way, I've been calling you Scholar Dong this whole time, but I don't even know your name!"

Scholar Dong finally seemed to come around a little. He replied dejectedly,

"My name is Dong Yong, and my courtesy name is Xiao Zhi.

"Why does Chen Fan need to get married?"

"Ah, you wouldn't understand!"

Dazhuang shook his head, putting on a profound air.

Dong Yong's eyes gradually came into focus, then his brows furrowed.

Could it be some sort of yang-deficiency illness?

But wouldn't one wife be enough? Why was he going after all three?

Wait. The Zhang family's young lady was clearly innocent and naïve, with no worldly experience.

Could it be that the Zhang family's young ladies didn't understand that staying overnight in a stranger's home was improper?

Besides, the Zhang family of Qinghe was a prominent clan.

They wouldn't let three young ladies wander around on their own.

Perhaps the Zhang family's servants were hiding nearby.

If so, the reckless Chen Fan must have lost a great deal of standing in the Zhang family's eyes.

In that case, didn't Dong Yong still have a chance?

"Hey, little scholar, remember to come find me tomorrow!

"And you, big guy! This jerk said that if you don't come back soon, you won't get any dinner!"

"Ah, coming, coming!"

Dazhuang didn't have time to comfort Dong Yong anymore. He hurried after Chen Fan.

At this point, Dong Yong no longer needed Dazhuang's comfort, either.

Revived with hope, Dong Yong called out loudly,

"Don't worry, miss. I, Dong Mou, will certainly come!"

"Great! I'll be waiting for you!"

Xiao Qi—Zhang Tianyu—waved over her shoulder and skipped off.

Zhao Family Village wasn't far from Qingshi Town, and Zhang Tianshou and her two younger sisters were all in good shape.

In the end, the one slowing them down was Chen Fan, a grown man.

Soon, they arrived at Zhao Family Village.

Dazhuang greeted Chen Fan and headed to the village chief's home.

Chen Fan led Zhang Tianshou and her two younger sisters back to his own house.

Looking at the clean, tidy main room, Zhang Tianshou nodded in satisfaction.

The Seven Fairies had come down to the mortal world to have fun, so they'd seen how villagers lived.

Chen Fan's house wasn't large, with only two and a half rooms.

In the north, there were two connected rooms: one was the main room, and the other was a bedroom.

The remaining half-room was a kitchen attached to the east side of the bedroom.

"By the way, is there anything you don't eat?"

Chen Fan brought out two stools and looked at Zhang Tianshou and her two younger sisters.

Chen Fan lived alone and hadn't built a courtyard wall. He had only fenced off an area with a ring of bamboo fencing.

In front of the house were two small vegetable patches.

"We're not picky, but I don't eat ordinary rice or grain!"

Zhang Tianyu spoke up first. Zhang Tianshou frowned and reprimanded her.

"Little Sister, mind your manners!"

The Primordial World was rich in Spiritual Energy, but it was unevenly distributed in the mortal realm.

For an ordinary family, Spirit Rice was a rare treat. Even Spirit Rice porridge was only available during festivals.

"Hahaha, it's no trouble. Though I don't have much to my name,

"I can still manage to bring out some Spirit Rice and Spiritual Grain!"

Chapter 9: A Merit Sacred Artifact—and You're Using It to Stir-Fry?

"Don't worry, I have a little Spirit Rice," Chen Fan replied cheerfully.

Zhao Family Village didn't have any Spiritual Fields, but the Spiritual Energy in this land was abundant.

A single mu of land could produce one or two liang of Spirit Rice.

After arriving in Zhao Family Village, Chen Fan had taught the villagers a composting method.