Can you treat your wife the same way you treat your sister?
My sister should be punished for her mistakes, but as for my wife... well, we'll have to find a different way to communicate with her.
Yanran was grinning foolishly, as if everyone's misfortune wasn't a real misfortune, so she didn't hear what Cui Xiaoqiu said.
"Hurry up and write, I'll join too. Let's write together," she said cheerfully, "And then we'll see how much your sister-in-law has written."
Cui Xiaoqiu: "..."
It's better not to go, so you don't get hurt.
"You don't need to write," Cui Xiaoqiu said. "I can write quickly. Go lie down for a while."
"Then I really won't write anymore." Yanran picked up a piece of pastry, took a bite, and casually stuffed it into Cui Xiaoqiu's mouth. "This is really delicious, you should try it."
Cui Xiaoqiu chewed slowly, her pen moving swiftly.
Yanran also recounted what happened during the day, exclaiming, "Zhao Yingzhu is amazing! She knew perfectly well that he wasn't my older brother, yet she could still get so into character."
Cui Xiaoqiu said calmly, "She's quite capable. She knows she's wrong, and she can cover it up so quickly."
"What's the meaning?"
"At least before you went, she probably genuinely believed it belonged to the Prince."
However, Lang Xuan and Yanran suddenly appeared, and their reactions aroused Zhao Yingzhu's suspicion.
Even though it was a mistake, it was already done. Zhao Yingzhu was a ruthless person, so she took the opportunity to back down and expressed her loyalty.
Yanran: "So that's how it is! I was wondering why she would be so humble."
This woman is indeed cunning and shrewd.
Suddenly remembering something, Yanran asked curiously, "Cui Xiaoqiu, have you ever met Zhao Yingzhu?"
"I've seen it."
"She's really beautiful."
"Really?" Cui Xiaoqiu said casually.
Don't you think so?
I don't think so.
He felt he was being very objective in his statement.
No one can compete with Yanran's beauty.
"Oh, never mind then."
"What do you mean, 'forget'?"
"I was going to ask you, do you think those male lovers loved her face or her body?"
Cui Xiaoqiu: "Cough cough cough."
Let's not ask.
Others his age either had concubines or got married.
He actually couldn't stand such words either.
"Yanran, let's get married when you turn fifteen."
"Huh?" Yanran was stunned.
How did we suddenly get to this point? She had never thought about this before!
"After you get married, you'll be an adult, and these—" Cui Xiaoqiu pointed to the many pages of the Classic of Poetry, "You won't be punished anymore."
"But I'm not always being punished..." Yanran muttered, "I'll think about it some more."
She doesn't want to get married; things are fine as they are for now.
But she also knew that it was selfish.
She needs to carefully consider how to weigh the pros and cons.
"Okay," Cui Xiaoqiu said. "Actually, I was just mentioning it casually. We're not that different now than if we were married."
"I think so too!" Yanran immediately smiled, then changed the subject, "Tomorrow, my brother is going to accompany my sister-in-law on her homecoming visit. Hehe, I want to go and see how he behaves."
"You still want to be punished?"
"No way!" Yanran rubbed her hands together excitedly. "Tomorrow I'll go to Yuanyang's Yuanyang and eavesdrop at her house."
The two houses are separated by only one wall. With her excellent hearing, she must be able to hear everything.
Cui Xiaoqiu: How about we let him stay up tonight and finish tomorrow's punishment writing all at once, so he doesn't have to sleep badly for two nights in a row?
"You'd better not go secretly..."
"I want to go openly and honestly, but my older brother won't take me. He says there's no such rule," Yanran said, puffing out her cheeks.
Cui Xiaoqiu: Never mind, let him go, let him write it.
The next day, Yanran set off early in the morning, full of energy.
She originally intended to take Cui Xiaoqiu with her, but Cui Xiaoqiu needed to negotiate with Zhao Yingzhu, so she had to go alone.
result...
As soon as she arrived at Yuanyang's house, she saw Zhao Qing's horse parked at the door, happily wagging its tail and munching on tree bark.
Zhao Qing, Zhao Qing, your elder brother sent you next door to deliver a gift, and you're using your position for personal gain!
How should we eat this melon today?
She had to sit on the wall, listening to the left and then the right; she was so busy!
"Don't come looking for me again, we can't be together."
"The prince said that once this busy period is over, he will grant me a formal official position."
"Congratulations, but it has nothing to do with me."
"If I stay here, I can force you to marry me."
Forced marriage? How exciting!
Yanran almost burst into applause.
My younger brother is too wild!
Yuanyang, enraged and humiliated, retorted, "What right do you have to force me to marry you? The Crown Prince's wife is still alive; you can forget about it!"
"That's perfect. Arrest me, punish me, and sentence me to exile. That would make us a perfect match."
Yanran: So this is what Zhao Qing is like.
Why would you do this?
"I just love you. I'll say it again! I don't look down on you, you're the one who should be going to hell! It's settled then. I still need to go check on things next door, otherwise you'll feel bad if the Prince beats me. Here's my salary and bonus for this month, please keep it for me. I'm leaving!"
"Zhao Qing, you..."
Yuanyang chased after her with her purse, and when she saw Yanran at the door, her face immediately turned bright red.
Zhao Qing, however, was quite frank, cupping his hands in greeting and saying, "Princess."
Yanran smiled meaningfully, "Zhao Qing, you have some nerve. Yuanyang is under my protection. Let's see if you dare to force her into marriage!"
Zhao Qing said, "I beg the princess to grant my request."
What if I don't agree?
"Zhao Qing, hurry up and do the work the Prince has given you, don't delay." Yuanyang couldn't help but come to Zhao Qing's rescue.
Zhao Qing smiled broadly and bowed to Yanran as he took his leave.
"Hahahaha," Yanran laughed, teasing the Yuanyang, "Aren't you just saying one thing and meaning another?"
"Yes, he's a good guy, just a little childish. He'll be fine when he grows up."
What's so good about her, a withered flower? Yuanyang thought bitterly.
"Wait," Yanran patted her shoulder, "Since you're not entirely unwilling, leave it to me."
"Princess!"
"Don't worry, I'll make you good enough for him, so he's not good enough for you," Yanran said. "Let's go, let's see which spot is convenient for listening to the neighbors' noises later."
Yuanyang:"..."
About half an hour later, Linlin returned with Lang Xuan.
Lang He and his wife and children were already waiting outside.
The carriage stopped, Linlin got off first, then reached out to help Lang Xuan down.
Lang Xuan hesitated briefly, but still placed her hand on his.
Her hands were soft and boneless, while his hands were warm and dry.
After helping her down from the carriage, Linlin naturally and directly grasped her hand, their fingers intertwined.
Lang Xuan's face flushed bright red instantly.