Since Chen Miaochun and Chen Ruxia learned about the Xu family's rules three days ago, they had taken turns accompanying Xu Yutang. And today it was Chen Miaochun's turn.
Xu Yutang was sitting on a stone bench in the garden. Her gaze swept around, and from left to right were Shen Haiyan, Shen Baozhu, Chen Miaochun, and Yan Mingli.
The presence of two men nearby made Xu Yutang instinctively nervous.
She started to tug at the handkerchief in her hand. "Why are there so many people today?"
Shen Haiyan was still recovering from his injury. Chen Miaochun was afraid that Xu Yutang would have a bad influence on Baozhu. Due to the relationship between Mother Chen and Qiuqiu, she couldn't just send Xu Yutang back. So she simply stayed with them, and Yan Mingli came to accompany Chen Miaochun.
The summer sun was quite scorching. Shen Baozhu was like a wilted Chinese cabbage, looking dejected.
The Dragon King: [Does the little cutie need some heat - relieving fruits?]
The Dragon King: [This king has them!]
"Can we go inside?" Xu Yutang was afraid of getting tanned. Summoning her courage, she voiced her suggestion.
Everyone went back inside the house together.
Bai Zhi ordered someone to bring in an ice tank. The maids served beside them, and it became much cooler.
"Wow! I'm back to life!" Shen Baozhu perked up again.
Yan Mingli eagerly served the ice - cold drinks for relieving the summer heat. "Try them all. This is something newly introduced in the capital. It's cold and refreshing, perfect for summer. It's called cold jelly."
"It's only available in limited quantities and for a limited time each day. I sent someone to wait overnight to get seven bowls. I've already sent the remaining two bowls to my godmother and Ruxia."
The crystal - clear cold jelly came in many colors. It was soaked in ice water again and finally placed in sugar water. It had a smooth and tender texture, and the sweetness was just right. It was delicious.
Everyone took a bite and thought it tasted good. Shen Baozhu thought the cold jelly seemed familiar.
The Dragon King: [Lin Yu, this seems to be the cold jelly you gave to the little cutie?]
Half a month ago, as the weather gradually got hotter, Lin Yu felt sorry that Shen Baozhu couldn't eat pastries. So he bought semi - finished cold jelly from the interstellar network. All you had to do was add water to the pot and stir it over low heat, and you could make cold jelly. It was simple and quick.
Lin Yu was a bit unsure. After looking at it for a while, he said, [Baozhu's mother must have added something to change the color of the cold jelly.]
While they were discussing the cold jelly, Yan Mingli had already started talking about his marriage with Chen Miaochun.
Mentioning the marriage, Xu Yutang also thought of her future husband. Blushing slightly, she told them that she was also engaged.
Chen Miaochun already knew the general situation from Shen Haiyan. She patiently advised Xu Yutang, "If you don't like Chen Liang, you can break off the engagement..."
"No! I can't break off the engagement!" Xu Yutang was extremely reluctant. She sensed Chen Miaochun's concern and patiently explained, "A person lives with a hope. If one dies, then there's nothing left."
Yan Mingli unconditionally stood by Chen Miaochun's side. "Miaochun just suggested you break off the engagement. She didn't say anything about you dying."
"But... after breaking off the engagement, a woman may either be forced to be buried alive or live a life of chastity." Xu Yutang thought that living a life of chastity was worse than death. It was too much suffering.
Suddenly, Chen Miaochun understood how Shen Haiyan felt. No wonder he called her and Ruxia back. With Xu Yutang having such ideas, she really couldn't let Baozhu hang out with Xu Yutang.
Realizing she had said something wrong, Xu Yutang felt a pang of nervousness. She instinctively looked at Chen Miaochun, and her gentle eyes were covered with a layer of mist.
She was afraid of being sent back. Her grandfather would definitely punish her.
To ease the atmosphere, Yan Mingli took the initiative to change the topic. "Is the man you're engaged to named Chen Liang?"
"What a coincidence. I also know a Chen Liang." Yan Mingli then started talking about the time when he bought a cookbook.
He was like a peacock showing off its feathers to court a mate. He was full of energy in front of Chen Miaochun, and his whole being seemed to be shouting two words, "Praise me."
To be more specific, it was three words, "Quickly praise me."
Shen Baozhu was the first to cheer him on. "Brother Mingli is amazing!"
With Shen Baozhu's affirmation, Yan Mingli became even more proud. He looked at Chen Miaochun with bright eyes.
Chen Miaochun said helplessly, "My Mingli is the most amazing."
Then she turned to Shen Baozhu and instructed, "Baozhu, don't spoil him too much. You've spoiled him."
In the princess mansion, only Shen Baozhu was the most patient.
The Dragon King: [The fool is like a little dog, looking forward to its master giving it a bone.]
Lin Yu: [I still like watching Miaochun and Mingli. It doesn't feel good to hear Xu Yutang casually say those words about respecting her husband as the supreme.]
Lin Yu: [Does the real - person have any ideas? It's not good for Baozhu to interfere in someone else's family affairs rashly, but Xu Yutang is Qiuqiu's cousin. We should try to help her as much as we can.]
Normally, the Dragon King was not very convinced of the Qingyun Real - person, but today he surprisingly didn't say a word. He also wanted to see what the Qingyun Real - person could do.
At this moment, in the Monster Forest of the cultivation world.
The immortal holding a long spear pierced through the monster in front of him. Blood splashed, but his white clothes remained spotless.
The Qingyun Real - person lowered his eyes, looked at the subtitles, put away his natal magic weapon, and replied, [Shen Haiyan should have some ideas.]
Reminded by the Qingyun Real - person, Shen Baozhu immediately looked at her third brother.
Shen Haiyan raised his eyebrows and smiled. "Why are you looking at your third brother, Baozhu?"
"Third brother, I don't like the Xu family..." Thinking about the things of the Xu family, Shen Baozhu blurted it out directly.
Her voice was not loud, but everyone could hear it clearly.
The Dragon King: [Why did the little cutie say what was on her mind!]
Lin Yu: [Will Xu Yutang be angry? If she is, Baozhu should apologize properly.]
Xu Yutang first seemed to be deep in thought, then said happily, "Baozhu, you also hate the Xu family? Great! I do too!"
"Not only Baozhu, but I also hate the Xu family." Shen Haiyan added.
The Dragon King: [It seems a bit familiar?]
The Dragon King: [The relationship between Su Ming and the Su family village improved because they both hated Su Yue.]
The Dragon King: [Will Xu Yutang get closer to everyone next?]
As the Dragon King had expected, after confirming that everyone hated the Xu family, Xu Yutang talked even more freely and told all the punishments she had received.
Finally, she said recklessly, "I actually thought about eloping with Yuan Qingxi."
"My family has always been strict with me. They said it was for my own good. My aunt became a marquis's wife like this, and I've always been obedient."
"As a result, they want to marry me off to an illiterate and sneaky man. Why?"
Shen Haiyan added, "He also wants to use your dowry."
"Your aunt's life is not easy either. Your uncle doesn't care about anything. He dotes on whoever he likes. Your aunt has a hard time in the marquis's mansion. Her eldest son was killed, and her youngest daughter has nightmares every day. It's all related to your uncle."
"The Xu family is just lying to you. Even if you're obedient, you won't marry into a good family. You've suffered for nothing all these years."
The last sentence was too powerful. Xu Yutang rolled her eyes and fainted.
Yan Mingli pulled Chen Miaochun back two steps and looked at Shen Haiyan with awe.
He really was the younger brother of Shen Heqing. He was amazing.
Bai Zhi asked the maids to help Xu Yutang to the guest room to take a nap. She gave two suggestions. "Young Master Haiyan, this servant knows you're angry. Why don't you go to the Shen family for a visit?"
"Miss Yutang is young and has had a hard life. Let her go."
Shen Haiyan then looked at Yan Mingli. "What's the relationship between your father and Prime Minister Sima?"
Yan Mingli answered truthfully. "It's quite good. Why do you ask?"
"Okay, I'll take you and Baozhu to the Shen family for some fun." Shen Haiyan pulled Shen Baozhu and left first, while Yan Mingli followed a bit later.