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County.
Yu Family.
Yu Peng had risen early that day; his family was in business, sprawling and prosperous, moreover, he was the sole heir of his family. Naturally, Lady Xue Ling’s first visit to his home was treated as a grand occasion.
“Butler, have someone e over and trim this flower bed… these two lanterns seem to be the ones we hung during the New Year, they look a bit old, get them replaced… with larger ones… Yes, who is in charge of buying groceries today? Tell her to buy more fish and shrimps, Xue Ling doesn’t like pork and mutton… also, buy some chili peppers, make a couple of spicy dishes, Xue Ling loves spicy food.”
Mother Yu came out after breakfast and found it funny to see her son bustling around.
Ever since the new year, he had been incessantly talking about “Lady Xue Ling, Lady Xue Ling,” mentioning it more than a hundred times. Mother Yu had always granted her son plenty of freedom, allowing him to travel and experience the world. Neighbors and relatives praised his worldly view and his strong, forthright character. Yet, after meeting Lady Xue Ling, he had bee much more cautious in his actions.
Mother Yu had long wanted to meet Lady Xue Ling, but Yu Peng didn’t reveal where she ran her shop, saying that Lady Xue Ling was timid and disliked going to other people’s houses. It wasn’t until that day, after he had given her the peach blossoms, that Xue Ling agreed to visit their home.
That day… Yu Peng was slapped in the face, yet he chased after Xue Ling to apologize. Seeing her cry so pitifully, he felt even worse. He didn’t dare to hug her, but Xue Ling looked up at him and, still crying, rested her head on his shoulder.
That shows she didn’t dislike him, right? It was just that in matters of the heart, one must take it slow. Xue Ling currently had no relatives; there was no one to arrange her marriage for her, so naturally, she was scared.
Thinking about this, Yu Peng made a promise to Xue Ling: “Xue Ling, why don’t we get married? I swear, once we’re married, I won’t make you cry. I’ll make sure you’re happy.”
Although Xue Ling didn’t agree at the moment, she did agree to e to his house later on.
This might indicate that he was not far from success.
“Little Peng, when is Lady Xue Ling ing?” Mother Yu asked.
“Maybe at noon,” answered Yu Peng.
“Isn’t that still two hours off? Why are you so anxious? You’re already preparing?”
“Mother, why don’t you go have tea with Lady Liu first? Leave the household matters to me. But remember to e back for lunch, in case Xue Ling arrives and you’re not here,” Yu Peng said.
Mother Yu laughed, “If you’re this nervous, how could I go to have tea? I’ll help you prepare.”
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“Lady Xue Ling, aren’t you going to Young Master Yu’s home? Why are you still here?” Back in Spikenard Square, the shop’s assistant had already reminded Xue Ling twice, yet she was still busy at the shop.
In fact, there weren’t many customers that day. Leaving the assistant alone in the shop wouldn’t be a problem, but Xue Ling seemed to have forgotten about her promise with Yu Peng.
That day outside Peach Garden, she slapped Yu Peng and thought that would be the end of their story. Men in this era cared about saving face – being slapped by a woman was so embarrassing.
But Yu Peng followed her again and even apologized to her, treating her incredibly gently. For some reason, she cried even harder, as if she had shed years worth of tears. Later, she even leaned on Yu Peng and cried in his arms.
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