Back at the House of Chen,
Li Xiao first called for someone to put ice on Momo Zhang's face.
Momo Zhang, on the other hand, called for the butler and the tailor to come to the door,
To measure the young lady's size and make clothes.
When the two of them were sitting steadily in the courtyard,
Only then did Xiao Xiao realize that..,
Momo Zhang's face was not red or swollen at all. Fortunately, her skin was really rough and her flesh was thick.
"Mama, does it hurt?" Li Xiao sat upright,
She looked at Momo Zhang with concern in her eyes.
Momo Zhang snorted. "Nowadays, the young ladies in the various manors are all spoiled. They need to be arrogant and vicious. It's really rude to hit people casually."
Li Xiao couldn't help but purse her lips and smile when she saw that Momo Zhang was still so angry.
She sat at the round table and learned some etiquette from Momo Zhang,
While thinking fervently, "Why isn't Daren back yet?
She... she seems to have... almost killed someone today. "
..
Dali Monastery's North yamen.
Chen Jue sat behind the screen,
He looked at Wang Yi's face,
He frowned and asked, "Mr. Li has left the capital?"
Wang Yi nodded. His expression was extremely serious,
"Yes,
Daren.
He left this morning. He said that the heir of Jingbei Marquis went north to experience,
The reason why he came to the capital in the first place was also lost, so..,
He left the capital for Hangzhou,
He said that the scenery there is beautiful... "
Chen Jue waved his hand in annoyance,
He disliked Wang Yi for talking a lot of nonsense the moment he opened his mouth.
Wang Yi looked at Lord Chen's appearance and quickly shut his mouth and stood upright at the side.
"Did you send someone to follow him?" Chen Jue.
"Two people are enough." Wang Yi nodded.
"Yes." Chen Jue.
"Your cousin will definitely arrive on the 21st, right?" Chen Jue.
Wang Yi was stunned for a moment. After a while, he switched from the previous topic to the current one.
He immediately stood up straight and said sincerely, "Of course."
"Hmm," Chen Jue nodded with satisfaction. "Does Xu Ting have any female relatives?
Make sure that his family is present as well. "
"Ah … Doesn't Xu Ting have a younger sister …?" As soon as Wang Yi opened his mouth, Chen Jue interrupted him.
"Yes, it's her then. She has to come."
"…" Wang Yi raised his eyebrows and froze for a moment. This Lord Chen … "My mother will be there too."
Wang Yi's mother was mainly curious about what kind of cousin Lord Chen had suddenly caused such a huge commotion.
"Yes."
Chen Jue nodded with satisfaction. Then, he waved his hand, indicating that he was done with his business and that Wang Yi could get out of here.
Wang Yi waved his hand and left. When he left, he realized that Lord Chen was not reading a case file, but a book of … poems?
…
Chen Jue handled official business for the day. He also took Zhang Tang and Zhao Hu to the Ministry of Justice a few times.
It was already dark when he rested at night.
He walked directly from the prison to the mansion. He did not plan to go through the yamen.
It was the dog days of July, and it was so hot that he was sweating all over.
As soon as he stepped into the mansion, he could not wait to take off his belt and threw it to A Liu, who was waiting to serve him at any time.
He threw away the yamen, opened his hemp shirt, and loosened his white inner garment. He breathed a sigh of relief in the night breeze.
Why was it so hot at night?
"Miss, have you eaten?" Chen Jue turned his head and asked the butler.
"Not yet. I'm still waiting for you."
Steward Chen handed the fan to A Liu. A Liu quickly took it and opened it. She followed Lord Chen while fanning Lord Chen with all her might.
"Why are you still waiting at a time like this?" Chen Jue frowned, and his footsteps widened.
In Li Xiao's courtyard, she was sitting under a tree in a gazebo. She was fanning herself while eating watermelon that had been cooked in the well.
When she saw Chen Jue come in, she immediately shouted with a smile, "Sir, come and eat the watermelon."
Chen Jue's heart warmed. He walked slowly to the gazebo. After sitting down, he immediately had a piece of watermelon in his hand. It was cold and sweet.
"Why haven't you eaten yet?" Chen Jue lectured her with a stern face, "You're still growing. Don't wait for me in the future."
"Okay." Li Xiao nodded with a smile.
But Chen Jue doubted if she would really do as she was told.
Did this girl learn how to pretend to comply but secretly oppose?
"Serve the dishes." Chen Jue turned his head and said to A Liu.
A Liu immediately put down the fan and went out.
Li Xiao quickly picked up the fan and sat next to Chen Jue. She began to fan Chen Jue.
The wind blew through Chen Jue's hair. It filled his resolute temperament with a bit of gentleness.
His gown billowed slightly with the wind. It was as if a hand was stroking his gown. It flattened the creases, pushed up the other creases, flattened them again, pushed them up again …
Chen Jue was a bit pleased by the wind that Li Xiao fanned. He smiled and said, "How's the dress today?"
Li Xiao's eyes turned and looked around.
Like a thief.
Chen Jue felt that something was wrong. He turned his head and looked at the little girl. "What's wrong?"
Li Xiao's hand that was fanning the fan slowed down. She carefully looked at Lord Chen's face, then stared into his eyes and said, "Today … I almost killed someone, Lord."
Chen Jue frowned and looked at the little girl in disbelief.
Her?
This little girl who didn't even have the strength to truss a chicken?
This soft little girl who was talking to him in such a soft and sweet manner?
This little girl who buried her head and looked sad and apologetic at the same time?
He straightened his face. "Tell me."
"There was a third daughter. Later, Momo Zhang said that she was the third daughter of Minister Qian," Li Xiao said.
"Minister of Works?
Hmm, continue. "Chen Jue guided him patiently, trying to be as gentle and patient as possible.
Li Xiao licked her lips. "He scolded me and said that I was your wild cousin … He said a lot of unpleasant things and took my cloth …"
Chen Jue raised his eyebrows. "Minister Qian's daughter?" There was anger in his voice.
Li Xiao quickly reached out and patted Lord Chen's sleeve. "Then, when she hit my hand —"
"She even hit your hand?" Chen Jue's eyebrows were about to leave his face. They were completely erect.
"Lord, listen to me first." Li Xiao anxiously grabbed his wrist.
"Okay."
Chen Jue forced himself to suppress his anger, but in his heart, he had already begun to wonder if Minister Qian had been abiding by the law recently …
"I read her palm and knew that she would pass by a bloody disaster today … I … I used the copper coins to infer some clues about this disaster."
Li Xiao pursed her lips and didn't know if she could express herself well. "I called out to Miss Qian when she was about to go out. Then, I paused for a few seconds … Then, the horse kicked up a stone and blinded her eyes … Lord … I …"
She didn't know what to say. She didn't want to apologize. When she thought of Miss Qian's words and the slap she gave Momo Zhang … she was still angry.
"She dared to hit you. Lord Qian's ability to discipline children is too poor. How dare she hit you?"
Chen Jue gritted his teeth and muttered angrily. It was as if he didn't hear Li Xiao say that Miss Qian was blind. He only paid attention to the fact that she scolded and hit the little girl.
"Lord …" Li Xiao blinked.
"You didn't poke her eyes blind.
Remember, in the future, if anyone dares to scold you, you'll scold them ten times. If anyone dares to hit you, you'll have Wang Chao hit them ten times. "Chen Jue ordered seriously with a stern face.
"Lord …" Li Xiao raised her eyebrows slightly and her eyes began to turn red.
She had been nervous all day and worried that she would cause trouble for Lord Chen.
She was afraid that people would find out that it was because she called out to Miss Qian that something happened to Miss Qian. She was afraid that people would want to settle accounts with Lord Chen. She was afraid that the minister would bully Lord Chen …
Chen Jue looked at her and thought that she was scared out of her wits. When he thought about how she was hit when she went out by herself, he was furious.
"Lord, the dishes are ready." A Liu stood by the stone table and suddenly said.
Chen Jue turned his head and glanced at the small stone table. Then he reached out and rubbed Li Xiao's head. "Let's eat first."
Li Xiao nodded obediently. Her expression was exceptionally docile.
Dinner was particularly enjoyable. Li Xiao would put a piece of meat in Chen Jue's bowl from time to time. The way she looked at Lord Chen was full of tenderness.
Chen Jue's heart was restless when he looked at her. The little girl blinked her eyes and put a piece of pork rib in his bowl with a gentle expression. He turned his head and looked at Li Xiao. "What's wrong with you?"
Li Xiao held the pork rib in her mouth in confusion. She raised her eyebrows and looked at Lord Chen in confusion.
"Why do you keep looking at me?" Chen Jue frowned.
"Lord Chen, you're quite good-looking. Why can't I look at you?" Li Xiao said innocently and straightforwardly.
"…" Chen Jue opened his mouth. She was always so self-righteous. It was hard for him to refute her.
"Eat your food properly." Chen Jue reprimanded.
Li Xiao nodded. Although she ate her food more seriously than before, she still put food in Lord Chen's bowl and poured water and soup for Lord Chen.
It was as if she was taking care of Lord Chen, who could not take care of himself.
After these days of getting along, she seemed to realize that Lord Chen was more or less … strong on the outside but weak on the inside.
Chen Jue did not know how Li Xiao was criticizing him in her heart. He continued to eat with a straight face.
After the meal, he wiped his mouth and rinsed it. Then, he stood up and said to Li Xiao, "Let's talk in your small study."
After saying that, he took the lead and walked towards the small study in Li Xiao's courtyard.
Li Xiao nodded at A Liu, indicating that she should trouble him to call the servant girls over to tidy up the table. Then, she went into the small study as well.
As soon as she entered, she saw that Chen Jue was already sitting in front of the desk. The oil lamp had been lit by himself.
She quickly sat down opposite Chen Jue. Then, she asked obediently, "Sir, do you want to write?
Do you want me to help you grind the ink? "
"Call me cousin from now on. Don't make any mistakes." Chen Jue tapped the table.
Li Xiao nodded quickly. Her face was red. "Yes, sir."
"Call me cousin." Chen Jue said impatiently.
"Yes, cousin." Although Li Xiao called him 'cousin', her tone was as if she was talking to Lord Chen.
"You're going to be of marriageable age soon." Chen Jue pointed at the bookshelf. "Give me that dictionary."
Li Xiao quickly got up. She quickly took the dictionary and handed it to Chen Jue.
"Your name …" Chen Jue frowned in disgust. "Li Xiao … What a lousy name.
Your father named your brother Li Yu, but you're called Li Xiao … "
"Mother said that when I was born, Father wasn't by my side. She had to wait for Father to come back before naming me." Li Xiao explained.
Chen Jue waved his hand. All explanations were excuses.
"Your father isn't very reliable either. He hasn't appeared for so many years." Just like your brother!
Chen Jue thought. He snorted coldly. "Maybe he won't appear. You can't be called Li Xiao for the rest of your life."
Li Xiao listened. She pursed her lips and lowered her head.
Chen Jue didn't think much of it. However, when he saw Li Xiao like this, he suddenly felt irritated. He was silent for a while. Then, he reached out and clumsily patted Li Xiao's shoulder. "Maybe we'll find it. But we haven't found it yet.
How about this … You raise your head. "
Li Xiao obediently raised her head. She looked at Chen Jue with a wronged expression.
Chen Jue looked at her. He didn't say anything for a long time.
He pursed his lips and stared at her face. It wasn't until a quarter of an hour later that he calmed down.
Her appearance really made people …
"Let's finish talking about business first."
He pulled at the belt of his inner garment in annoyance. Under Li Xiao's soft and cold gaze, he calmly said, "I thought about it today and gave you a name."
"My lord gave me a name?" Li Xiao raised her eyebrows. Her attention was finally diverted by him. Her sadness turned into surprise.
"Mm." Chen Jue responded. His meaning was: It's decided, it's decided!
"…" Li Xiao opened her mouth slightly and blinked. She felt that … something was wrong.
"I chose a word. Take a look." Chen Jue said. He opened the thick dictionary and pointed to a word.
Li Xiao looked in the direction of his finger.
"Yun." Although Chen Jue's finger was pointing at the word, his eyes were always on Li Xiao.
Yun, a word. It was a darling skilled in both civil and martial arts.
He chose a day. In the end, he felt that only this word was worthy of this little girl.