coobybook Chapter 139 Leaving the Small Bridge
Chapter 139 Leaving the Small Bridge
Shen Cao called Shen Wan over, bent down to give her a few instructions, and then went to the kitchen.
She squatted down next to Xiaoqi and asked, "Xiaoqi, how long have you known Xiaoqiao?"
Xiaoqi was a little confused. Why did her older sister ask these questions? Was she worried about Xiaoqiao?
But he still answered truthfully.
I met Xiaoqiao when I first came to Xin'an County a little over a year ago.
"Sister, why are you asking these questions? Is there something wrong with Xiaoqiao?"
Shen Cao tapped his nose. This guy, he's known her for over a year, and he doesn't even know she's a girl.
That's incredibly careless.
How am I going to find a wife in the future?
"You, once you've boiled the water, go do your homework. Don't worry about giving Xiaoqiao a bath."
"But……"
"But what? Xiaoqiao is a girl, didn't you know that?"
"Huh?!?" Xiaoqiao is actually a girl.
Xiaoqi's ears inexplicably turned red as she recalled their daily interactions.
"Sister, the water's boiled. I just remembered I haven't finished my homework yet, so I'm going to do it now." With that, she fled the kitchen as if escaping.
After taking a bath, Xiaoqiao's appearance was noticeably more refined. Her previously dry and tangled hair had been cut short, making her look like a handsome tomboy.
Wearing Shen Wan's clothes fits her perfectly.
Shen Wan was overjoyed to hear that Xiao Qiao was a girl.
She has a companion now.
In the afternoon and evening, Xiaoqiao followed Shen Cao to familiarize herself with the store's procedures.
It's easy to get the hang of.
She was quick and efficient, and her long-term life as a beggar had honed her ability to read people's expressions.
She volunteered to do many chores.
Xiaoqiao had a sweet tongue and charmed both customers and other members of the Shen family, who all liked her very much.
That evening, Shen Cao decided to have Xiao Qiao stay and help out.
Seeing that Sister Xiaoqiao had stayed, Shen Wan happily took her hand and said, "Sister Xiaoqiao can sleep with me."
"My bed is big enough for two people to sleep in."
Shen Cao was surprised that Shen Wan and Xiao Qiao had become so close in just half a day.
She looked at the small bridge and nodded.
Since there are few rooms in the house now, Xiaoqiao can only sleep with Shen Wan for the time being.
But she still seemed lost in thought, hoping that she was just overthinking things.
Now that her immediate problem is solved, she can focus on preparing for things at the dock tomorrow.
Shen Yu'an and his group originally planned a trip of more than ten days, but because of Zhao Qiyue, it took them more than twenty days to arrive.
Along the way, Zhao Qiyue was curious about everything and wanted to go everywhere.
Their carriages were also packed full.
She just loves shopping too much.
I buy anything I'm curious about or like.
We'll reach Xin'an County in about half a day.
After traveling for half a day, Zhao Qiyue complained that her bottom was about to be shaken off.
They had no choice but to stop and rest.
As soon as the carriage stopped, Zhao Qiyue got out to clear her head.
Shen Yu'an and Wei Siyu stood in front of the carriage, watching Zhao Qiyue playing in the water in the distance.
Looking at the items on the carriage behind, Wei Siyu said, "Do you think all women love to buy things?"
“I think if you hadn’t stopped her, this whole carriage wouldn’t have been enough to hold her.”
Shen Yu'an also glanced at the carriage behind him and frowned.
They should have arrived in Xin'an County long ago, but he didn't want to rush Wanyue, as this might be her only chance to leave the palace.
"It's rare for the princess to leave the palace, so let her buy whatever she wants."
Wei Siyu was somewhat incredulous. "No way, Shen Yu'an, is this something you would say?"
Shen Yu'an looked at Wan Yue's figure and murmured to himself, "The identity of a princess brought her not only glory, but also more shackles."
Shen Yu'an once overheard his grandfather and father talking about how the Great Qing Kingdom wanted one of its princesses to marry into a foreign power.
The aunt refused, saying the princess was too young.
But even after being refused once, there was a second and a third time.
Can you refuse every time something like this happens?
For some reason, seeing Wanyue reminded him of Shen Cao, a girl who, despite her impoverished background, was as resilient as a blade of grass.
"Are you talking bad about me again?" Wanyue had appeared in front of them without them noticing.
Wei Siyu touched her nose and said somewhat awkwardly, "No? No way!"
"That would be best!" Wanyue glared at him, then jumped in front of Shen Yu'an.
With a mysterious look, she opened her palm and said, "Cousin, look at the seashell I just picked up over there."
“It looks good, doesn’t it?”
Wei Siyu turned her head, wanting to see what Wanyue was holding.
At that moment, a beam of light shone on the girl's face, making her cheeks look rosy and her eyes sparkling and watery, as if they were twinkling with starlight.
Very nice.
His ears inexplicably started to feel hot, and in order not to be noticed, he had to take a step back and move away from the two of them.
Shen Yu'an took the seashell and replied with a smile, "It's beautiful."
Wanyue noticed that Wei Siyu took a step back. "Wei Siyu, why are you standing so far away? Do you think the seashells I... I picked up aren't pretty?"
"No, no, the seashells you picked up are very pretty, but I'm a little cold and want to get into the carriage."
"Look how the wind is blowing."
Just then, a gust of wind blew by.
"Achoo!" Wanyue sneezed.
Shen Yu'an quickly draped the cloak over Wanyue's shoulders, "Hurry up and get into the carriage, it's getting windy, be careful not to catch a cold."
"It gets dark early now, so let's hurry on our way and get there before it gets dark."
Wanyue let Lvwu drape the cloak over her shoulders and glared at Wei Siyu.
This kid, I don't know why, I clearly saw him deliberately dodge just now, and then he said he was cold.
She was still cold despite wearing so many clothes; she realized it wasn't the cold, but rather that her body was too weak.
"yawn!"
……
"Achoo!!" Wanyue kept sneezing the whole way.
"See? I told you not to go to the beach, but you insisted. Now you've caught a cold," Shen Yu'an said.
"Cousin! This is my first time here too, I was just curious!" Hearing Wanyue's words, he felt a little sorry for her and stopped blaming her.
"Once we get there, we'll have a proper check-up with a doctor."
Wanyue nodded and withdrew her hand from opening the curtains. She was curious but afraid of catching a cold.
"Alright, we'll let you see as much as you want when we get there. We'll be staying in Xin'an County for a long time this time," Wei Siyu said, handing her a cup of hot water.
This hot water was boiled during the recent rest period.
Wanyue still felt a bit cold even after putting on the cloak. She took the hot water, drank a sip, and found the temperature to be just right.
She felt warmer immediately.
Wei Siyu handed her another hot water bottle.
"Miss Lü'e gave it to me just now." After saying that, he unconsciously turned his head away, not daring to look at her.
Wanyue never expected that Wei Siyu had such a thoughtful side.
It was unusual for her not to argue with him.
She had just finished drinking hot water, and now, holding the hot water bottle, she felt a warm feeling in her heart.