Chapter Seventy-Four: Preparing for Marriage
Xie Yutang sorted out his emotions and said with a smile: "What's the matter?" ”
Chi Wan blushed, turned away from looking at him, and said softly: "Today, Chi Fangrui came to me to talk about marriage, you guessed right, it was really ahead of schedule, although I found a reason with him, but I don't know if I can succeed, I called you over today to ask you to help me grab a pair of medicines." ”
Xie Yutang understood that she had come up with a good plan, but he didn't expect it to come so quickly, when did he say it so accurately.
"What medicine?"
Chi Wan took out a prescription from her sleeve, handed it to him, and said, "You ask the servants in your house to buy it, don't ask for any reason, just go directly." ”
"Will this medicine harm your body? If it hurts, don't buy it, there are many ways, there is no need to treat yourself like this. Xie Yutang looked at this prescription, although he had different pharmacology, but the few medicinal herbs in it still hurt his body. He was worried that her body would not be able to bear it.
Chi Wan smiled bitterly, if the other party was a stupid person, she really wouldn't have to worry so much, but unfortunately it was a Warring States hero Mu Zhufeng, who could win the battle and return from a mediocre person.
"Don't worry, I'm in charge of the potions here. Besides, is Mu Zhufeng a very good fool? ”
Xie Yutang was silent, he was indeed a person who was not easy to fool, if he was to fool, it would not be so difficult for them to meet. Thinking of this, Xie Yutang held the prescription in his hand tightly and said, "Is there really no problem?" ”
"Go ahead, I'm still sure of this, remember to come tomorrow or at this time, or let Zou Qi put the medicine here for me." Chi Wan is now worried that there is the prince's eyeliner here, and Xie Yutang will be suspected if he comes too often.
How could Xie Yutang miss the opportunity to meet her, shook his head and said, "I will come over in person." ”
Ji Wan smiled knowingly, there was a sweet feeling in her heart, it was the first time she was cared about so much, and it felt good.
At this time, in the General's Mansion, Mu Zhufeng was sitting in the garden drinking, holding a wine glass and not knowing what he was thinking, the shadow of the dark guard walked in from outside, knelt in front of Mu Zhufeng and saluted, and said in a rough voice: "General." ”
"How's it going?"
"The subordinates found out, Xie Yutang went to Miss Chi's shop today, and left after a long time." The shadow said expressionlessly, without any fluctuations in his eyes.
Mu Zhufeng didn't change anything when he heard this, put down the wine glass in his hand, pondered for a moment, and said to the dark guard: "You continue to observe first." ”
"Yes." The shadow finished and left.
Mu Zhufeng knew that Chi Wan's feelings for Xie Yutang were very unusual, and he had also found out about the things in the countryside before, but now he knew why Chi Wan refused to marry him in the first place, because of him.
Mu Zhufeng picked up the wine glass on the table and drank it all, his eyes flashed with thick anger, no matter who it was, Chi Wan could only be her, Xie Yutang He would kill him sooner or later.
Chi Wan deliberately coughed a few times at the dinner table in the morning, and the third aunt asked worriedly: "County Lord, are you unwell?" If you're not feeling well, don't go. ”
"Yes, second sister, how do you feel that your face is not very good today." Chi Xin also said worriedly.
"It's okay, maybe I came back too late yesterday and got a little cold, and when I go to the store, I can prescribe some medicine and come back to eat." Chi Wan covered her mouth with a silk scarf, and her face looked even more pale.
Seeing this, Chi Fangrui frowned and was silent, his heart was still wavering because of Chi Wan's words yesterday, and he didn't know if he would agree to talk to Mu Zhufeng about this matter.
"Father, what do you think about so preoccupied?" Chi Mei asked curiously, and she didn't necessarily want to put the food in her mouth. Chi Fangrui came back to his senses and said, "It's okay, let's eat, Wan'er, you have been paying more attention to your body recently." ”
"It's the father."
After leaving the court, Mu Zhufeng made an appointment to meet Chi Fangrui, and Chi Fangrui also wanted to talk to him, but he didn't expect him to bring it up first.
The two of them came to the restaurant, found a private room, and ordered a few snacks, Mu Zhufeng was wearing a black court dress today, which was very in line with the temperament of a military general.
"Chi Shangshu, today General Ben came to you to talk to you about marriage, and the dowry has been given before, why is there no news for a long time?"
Chi Fangrui arched his hand and said: "General Mu doesn't know, a lot of things have happened in the mansion recently, and he can't take care of himself, so there is no news, even if General Mu doesn't look for this book today, he wants to talk to you." ”
Mu Zhufeng raised his eyebrows: "What's the matter?" ”
"Can the marriage be postponed, there are many things in the house, which are taken care of by Wan'er, even if someone helps, it is not as good as Wan'er alone, so I want to postpone it, and after the aunt in the house can take care of things, it is not too late to get married."
Mu Zhufeng didn't believe in such a statement, it must be Chi Wan's unwillingness to deliberately throw out the bait to make Chi Fangrui think that there was a reason for delay, thinking of this Mu Zhufeng was furious, Chi Wan didn't do this for Xie Yutang.
Chi Fangrui saw that he was silent, and he didn't have the details in his heart, in fact, what Chi Wan said was not unreasonable, if he got married, he might not be able to take the silver in the house, who would dislike the silver.
"Chi Shangshu, the dowry has been received, how can there be a reason for delay, in this way, this general will have a good chat with His Royal Highness the Prince, and the person who speaks for the official does not count like this, how can he assist the king in the future." Mu Zhufeng finished speaking, and he was about to get up and leave.
Chi Fangrui hurriedly stopped him and said, "Why did General Mu say this, if General Mu doesn't want to delay, it can naturally be discussed." Mu Zhufeng was pulled back by him, how could a military general let a literati be pulled back, Chi Fangrui also knew that he didn't want to leave, but this matter must also have an explanation.
"Since General Mu has said so, it is natural to make good arrangements, General Mu can rest assured that Ben Shangshu will personally arrange this matter."
Mu Zhufeng's face was also a little softened, and his eyes shot at Chi Fangrui like a knife, and Chi Fangrui didn't dare to raise his head, nor did he dare to look into his eyes.
When Ji Wan went to the store, she saw the medicine on the table in the backyard, and Chi Wan couldn't help laughing, but it was really fast enough, what I said last night, and I will get the medicine back today.
When Jinxiu came to look for her, she saw the medicine on the table, and couldn't help but ask, "Miss, are you sick?" ”
"Yes, I'm not feeling well, why did you come here?" Chi Wan calmly picked up the medicine on the table, but there was no trace of panic in her eyes.
Jinxiu was puzzled, I hadn't seen her go to the pharmacy before, how could there be medicine.
"The master just passed the word, let the young lady go back."
Chi Wan's hand holding the medicine tightened unconsciously, closed her eyes and took a deep breath and said, "Let's go back." ”
Jinxiu didn't understand why she had such an expression, and of course she wouldn't ask more.
Chi Fangrui directly called the third aunt and told her that there was a happy event in the house, and some things would be prepared if they were changed, and the third aunt asked puzzledly: "Master, is it the marriage of the county lord?" ”
"Yes, General Mu has already sent the dowry gift, because the matter of the eldest lady has been delayed a lot, okay, don't ask more, let you prepare as soon as possible." Chi Fangrui said impatiently.
When Chi Wan came in, she happened to face the third aunt, and when she saw the look in the third aunt's eyes, she knew that things must not have been negotiated.
"Father, is there anything important about your name Wan'er?"
"Wan'er, my father has already told General Mu, but he insists on getting married as soon as possible, and now there is no way to be a father, Wan'er, you are the one who wants to marry sooner or later, and there is nothing to say sooner or later."
Chi Wan was silent when she heard this, her eyes showed a sad look, her voice trembled with a hint of crying, and said: "Father, for so many years, Wan'er has not been filial by your side, and now that she is back, can't she really keep her daughter for a while?" Chi Fangrui felt uncomfortable when he heard this, but General Mu was now a person he couldn't afford to offend, and he could only marry if he was reluctant.
Chi Wan wiped her tears with a silk scarf, and seeing that he was indifferent, she had no choice but to give up.
Xiuxiu couldn't help but feel unhappy when she stood aside, it was obviously the master's fault, Miss and Xie Gongzi were born as a pair, and now they have broken up, it's too much.
"Since my father wants Wan'er to marry, how can there be any reason not to marry, my father will arrange it, and Wan'er won't say anything." Ji Wan's face was pale, and her lips were bloodless.
I was just about to go out, but before I reached the door, I rolled my eyes and fainted.
Xiuxiu stood next to him and hurriedly held on, and exclaimed, "Miss, Miss." ”
Seeing that she had fainted, Chi Fangrui hurriedly walked over and asked people to find a doctor.
When Ji Wan opened her eyes, Xiuxiu, the third aunt, Chi Ai and Chi Xin were surrounded by her bedside. When the third aunt saw that she had opened her eyes, she hurriedly helped her up and said, "County Lord, you have finally woken up." ”
"What's wrong with me?" Ji Wan said weakly.
"The doctor has come and said that the county lord is always working hard, and he has a seizure." After the third aunt finished speaking, her eyes showed distress. If you get such a disease at a young age, you must have not taken care of it when you were in the countryside.
Chi Wan tugged at the corners of her mouth weakly, lowered her head, and a hint of cunning flashed in her eyes.
"The third aunt is not getting early, you better rest early." Chi Wan saw that it was dark outside, and it was not good for the third aunt to accompany her here.
The third aunt nodded, patted her hand, and said, "If the county lord wants to eat something, tell the aunt, and the aunt will let her make it for you." ”
"Okay."
Xiuxiu hurriedly leaned over, her eyes were red, and she pouted and said aggrievedly, "Miss, didn't you say that there is no problem with your medicine?" Why is it ......"
"How can you fool Mu Zhufeng without paying a price." Chi Wan asked people to boil the medicine before she came back, but she was worried about other situations, and now was the right time for Chi Fangrui to tell Mu Zhufeng that she was sick now and couldn't get married, at least she could delay it for a while.