338: Chapter 327: Read More Books 338: Chapter 327: Read More Books Manbao had only eaten two dumplings when Qiuyue ca looking for her, so she pushed her bowl forward and shared two more with each of her brothers before picking up her bowl and following Qiuyue into the restaurant.
Qiuyue: …
However, she did not stop her and led Manbao into the restaurant.
The waiter started to intervene but was imdiately slapped on the head by the manager, who whispered scoldingly, “Are you blind?
Didn’t you see that’s the maid of the County Magistrate’s daughter?”
Thus, the two of them watched as Manbao, dressed in simple cloth, carried a bowl as big as her own face up to the second floor.
Manbao enthusiastically invited Fu Wenyun to share the dumplings with her, saying, “They’re really tasty.
Once I find out how they’re made, I’ll have my sister-in-law make them for every day.”
Fu Wenyun curiously glanced at the dumplings in the bowl, thinking they looked quite similar to those made in her own kitchen, and picked up a pair of chopsticks to eat one.
Whether it was truly tastier or because it was a friend’s treat was unclear, Fu Wenyun felt that it was indeed more delicious than the ones she had at ho.
Manbao also invited Qiuyue to have so.
Qiuyue glanced at her young mistress and ate with a smile.
There were two dishes of desserts and tea on the table, and Fu Wenyun poured her a cup of water, asking curiously, “Why aren’t your brothers coming up?”
“They haven’t finished eating yet,” Manbao said indifferently, “They trust to play with you.”
Fu Wenyun nodded in agreent, but Qiuyue let out a sigh of relief.
Zhou Liulang was of similar age to her young mistress, and Zhou Wulang was not that much older.
On Mid-Autumn Festival, it seed strange for them to be sitting in a private room with the Second Miss.
Neither Fu Wenyun nor Manbao thought much of it or cared for that matter, as the two of them huddled together to talk.
“Our cook knows how to make dumplings.
I’ll ask her and then write down the recipe for you.” She then said, “The tofu your family sent over is delicious.
My father said it’s hard to find tofu in Luojiang County that is better than yours.
But you send it so often; it’s quite embarrassing.”
“Tofu isn’t expensive; it’s just a bit of effort,” Manbao replied, “My Second Brother said that County Magistrate Fu worked hard for the common people of the entire county, exempting us from the autumn tax and saving countless families.
Just a bit of tofu is nothing.”
Fu Wenyun covered her mouth and laughed, “If my father heard this, he’d be overjoyed.”
The two young girls looked at each other and couldn’t help but giggle.
Qiuyue at their side had no idea what was so funny.
“Did your letter say that County Magistrate Fu is getting promoted?”
Fu Wenyun looked around before whispering, “It’s not confird yet, so don’t tell anyone.
But it’s eighty percent certain.”
She said, “Because of the autumn tax situation, my father caught Lord Wei’s eye and angered the officials in Mianzhou, so he can’t stay here anymore.
Lord Wei recomnded him to the court, and with my father’s qualifications, he was promoted and transferred to be the County Magistrate of Taining County in Jianzhou.”
Manbao exclaid quietly, “Isn’t that still a County Magistrate?”
Fu Wenyun pursed her lips in a smile, equally quietly replying, “I just found out that not all County Magistrates are the sa.”
She continued, “My father is very happy.
He said he was promoted by two ranks all at once.
I did a rough calculation, and it turns out he went from a Seventh Rank junior position to a full Sixth Rank.
But when I ask for more details, my father doesn’t seem happy to discuss it.”
Manbao said, “No hurry.
When I get back, I’ll ask Mr.
Zhuang.
He must know.”
Fu Wenyun nodded and said with concern, “It’s good that my father is promoted, but this ans we will have to leave Luojiang County.
Who knows when we will et again.”
Manbao wasn’t worried.
She felt her goal was to travel all over the land, collecting plants from everywhere, so she comforted Fu Wenyun, “Wait for to visit you.”
Fu Wenyun couldn’t help but laugh, “You’re so young, when will you grow up enough to visit ?”
Manbao replied, “Soon, soon, I’ll grow up fast.
Just rember to write to , so I know where you are and can find you accurately.”
Other than her own sisters, Fu Wenyun didn’t have friends to talk to, so she nodded repeatedly, holding Manbao’s hand and sighing, “I guess I can only share my thoughts with you in letters now.”
“What do you an by that?
Can’t you tell ?”
Manbao and Fu Wenyun looked up to see the private room door open and a young girl accompanied by a maid walk in, with two older won standing guard at the door.
Manbao recognized her and imdiately greeted her with a smile, “Fu Big Sister!”
Fu Wenyun also stood up and called out “Sister,” then added, “My sister didn’t an it that way.
It’s just that talking with Manbao is easier.”
“So, you an it’s not easy to talk to ?” Seeing Fu Wenyun’s face stiffen, she burst out laughing and waved her hand, “Alright, alright, I won’t tease you anymore.”
Fu Wenxuan reached out to pinch Manbao’s chubby cheeks, sighing, “Real flesh.
I’ve always wanted a chubby little sister who’s nice to hug and pat, but even Wenyun is skinnier than .”
She then turned to Fu Wenyun, “How can you just sit in a restaurant drinking tea and eating desserts when you have the chance to go out?
You neither buy jewelry nor clothes; what a waste.”
Fu Wenyun nonchalantly said, “You go ahead and buy, Sister.
Manbao and I have plans to visit a bookstore later.”
Manbao nodded again and again, as they had previously agreed in letters to visit a bookstore together next ti.
Fu Wenxuan sighed looking at the two girls, “What’s so interesting about those books?
Haven’t you seen how our little brother is almost mad over them, and yet you’re eager to go look.
Fine, I won’t bother you.
Liu Sister and I have arranged to look at fabrics together.
Are you sure you don’t want to co?”
Fu Wenyun shook her head.
Fu Wenxuan then took a sip of her tea, got up, and said, “Alright then, I’ll leave.”
“Sister, won’t you stay for a al first?”
“We’ve hardly started; I’m not hungry yet.
You eat if you’re hungry.”
Fu Wenxuan left in a flurry.
Seeing Manbao’s confusion, Fu Wenyun explained, “My father is arranging a marriage for my elder sister.
Once we leave for Jianzhou, Big Sister may get married soon.”
So what?
Seeing Manbao’s bewildered face, Fu Wenyun sighed and said, “You’ll understand when you’re older.
Marriage is like a second birth for girls.
My Big Sister is anxious now and her behavior has changed a lot from before.”
Manbao nodded, “Last ti I saw Fu Big Sister, she wasn’t like this.”
Back then, Fu Wenxuan seed gentle and calm, but today’s Fu Wenxuan was completely different.
Fu Wenyun replied, “She’ll be alright after so ti.”
Manbao then looked at Fu Wenyun and asked, “Will you change like that when you’re arranged to be married?”
Fu Wenyun thought for a mont and said, “I don’t want to change.”
Manbao nodded, “Just read more books.”
Fu Wenyun: …
What does that have to do with reading?
Manbao said, “Mr.
Zhuang said, read more when you are fearful, when you are indecisive, when you are impetuous and irritable, and even when you are too joyous to express yourself.”
Fu Wenyun: “…Your Mr.
Zhuang is indeed a scholar.”
Manbao proudly stated, “Of course, Mr.
Zhuang is the best.”
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