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hapter 116: Feed Me

Chu Qingzhi and Tang Jinghong arrived at a place filled with stalls. There were people selling lanterns, sugar figurines, and masks.

Tang Jinghong looked at the long street. “Qingzhi, pick whatever you like. I’ll buy it for you.”

Chu Qingzhi tilted her head and looked at Tang Jinghong. She smiled. “Rich people.”

Tang Jinghong said calmly, “Not crazy rich, but enough to buy you whatever you want.”

Chu Qingzhi couldn’t help but laugh. She had never laughed so happily before. “Then I won’t stand on ceremony.”

A smile flashed across Tang Jinghong’s eyes, mixed with a hint of doting. “Go and choose.”

Chu Qingzhi took the initiative to hold Tang Jinghong’s hand and walked towards the street. She thought to herself that she had finally touched that pair of beautiful hands. She had wanted to do this for a long time.

The moment Tang Jinghong touched Chu Qingzhi’s hand, he felt as if an electric current had run through his body. He was very stunned. He turned to look at Chu Qingzhi and the corners of his lips slowly curled up.

Chu Qingzhi came to a stall selling masks. She chose a monkey mask and put it on her face. “Jinghong, is this good?”

Tang Jinghong nodded.

Chu Qingzhi thought about her beautiful garland and gave up on the mask. “If I wear the mask, I won’t be able to show my beauty.” She placed the mask back on the stall. “Let’s check out other stalls.”

Tang Jinghong stopped her. “Let’s buy this mask. You don’t have to wear it right now. I’ll hold it for you.”

Chu Qingzhi felt sweet. “Okay.”

Not far away, Young General Xu grabbed Fang Zerong’s arm. “Doctor Fang, are they our general and Miss Chu over there?”

Fang Zerong looked in the direction Young General Xu was looking at and saw a handsome man and a beautiful woman. Who else could they be but their general and Chu Qingzhi?

He couldn’t help but be excited. “I didn’t expect our general to make a move so quickly. He has already brought Miss Chu out for a date.”

Young General Xu touched his chin. “Doctor Fang, look at how gentle our general is. He doesn’t look like the person who pulled a long face all day long in the military camp.”

“General has obviously met a woman he likes.” Fang Zerong patted Young General Xu’s arm with the back of his hand. “Have you forgotten how General treated the princess?” n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Young General Xu shook his head. “I didn’t forget. General is like a rock in front of the princess.”

Fang Zerong suddenly smiled meaningfully. “We can go and help.”

Young General Xu was stunned. “What do you mean?”

“Let’s talk as we walk…” Fang Zerong led Young General Xu in the opposite direction.

After shopping for a while, Tang Jinghong’s hands were filled with things that Chu Qingzhi had bought.

Chu Qingzhi smiled and deliberately asked, “Jinghong, is it very expensive to raise a woman?”

Tang Jinghong said very seriously, “I’ll work hard to earn money for you to spend.”

Chu Qingzhi couldn’t help but smile wider. Any woman would be happy to hear this. “Then what if I want a star?”

“I can’t give you a star, but I will definitely give you what I can,” Tang Jinghong said in all seriousness.

No wonder those young people liked to date and talk to the person they liked because it was as sweet as eating honey. Chu Qingzhi pursed her lips and smiled. She held Tang Jinghong’s hand and walked forward.

Tang Jinghong asked with concern, “Are you tired from shopping? If you’re tired, there’s a tea stall over there. Do you want to rest?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Okay.”

The two of them went to the small tea stall and asked for a pot of tea.

Tang Jinghong placed the things on the table. “What do you want to eat? I’ll get it for you.” His voice was filled with gentleness.

Chu Qingzhi took a sip of tea. “I want to eat poria cakes. We bought it earlier and it should be in one of the paper bags.”

Tang Jinghong rummaged around the paper bags and took out the cake. “Here.”

Chu Qingzhi did not take it. She looked at Tang Jinghong and said lazily, “Feed me.”

Tang Jinghong paused and looked up to see if Chu Qingzhi was joking. “Qingzhi, you…”

Chu Qingzhi pretended to be disappointed and said, “Do you not want to feed me? Forget it, I’ll eat it myself.” As she spoke, she reached out to take it.

Tang Jinghong gently held Chu Qingzhi’s hand and stopped her from taking the cake. “It’s not that I don’t want to. I’m just afraid you might be joking.”

Chu Qingzhi said, “I’m serious.”

“Don’t be sad. I’ll feed you.” Tang Jinghong’s voice was extremely gentle. He washed his hands with tea and wiped them dry with a handkerchief. Then, he broke the cake into bite-size pieces and fed them to Chu Qingzhi.

It felt really good to be in a relationship… Chu Qingzhi opened her mouth and ate the cake. For some reason, she felt that the cake was very sweet. “It’s delicious. Try it too.”

She broke off a bite-size piece and fed it to Tang Jinghong.

Tang Jinghong looked at the cake in a daze and subconsciously opened his mouth to eat.

Chu Qingzhi smiled and asked, “Is it delicious?”

Tang Jinghong nodded. “Not bad.” The key was that the food was fed to him by Qingzhi. Delicious or not was not what was important.

Chu Qingzhi smiled. “I think it’s delicious too.”

Tang Jinghong continued to feed her until Chu Qingzhi finished the whole cake. “Do you want more?”

Chu Qingzhi waved her hand. “No. Jinghong, what else is there to see tonight?”

Tang Jinghong thought for a moment and said, “Let’s go to the river. There’s a performance on the boat there.”

The river that passed through the county was not dried by the drought. It was big enough to accommodate a boat.

At this moment, both sides of the river were surrounded by people, all of them very excited.

“Last year, the top courtesan performed. That scene was gorgeous and beautiful. I wonder who will perform this year?”

“Probably still the top courtesan?”

“I heard that there are two top courtesans this year, so it’s hard to say who will perform.”

“We’ll know very soon.”

Accompanied by everyone’s discussion, a huge two-story flower boat sailed over from the side of the river.

“Dong dong dong—”

The flower boat was decorated very gorgeously and hung with lanterns of various sizes. There was a huge drum at the bow, and a burly man was beating it with drumsticks.

In this rhythmic drumbeat, the sound of zither, singing, and dancing appeared.

Much to everyone’s surprise, this year, two courtesans went on the boat to perform. The two top courtesans were wearing red clothes and dancing on the upper deck. They were graceful and beautiful.

On the lower deck, there were dancers. Every one of them was considered a beauty. Their figures moved enchantingly.

Chu Qingzhi leaned against the railing by the river and turned around to ask Tang Jinghong, “Which one do you think is more beautiful?”

Tang Jinghong didn’t look at the dancers at all. With Chu Qingzhi in his heart, the other women were all unimportant to him. “I didn’t see them clearly. I’m not sure.”

Chu Qingzhi’s eyes were filled with curiosity.. “Then what were you looking at just now?”

Chapter 117: Confession

He was thinking about how to tell her his feelings later… Tang Jinghong looked at Chu Qingzhi. The lantern lights around him reflected in his eyes like two small flames. “I’ll tell you later.”

Chu Qingzhi retracted her gaze and continued to watch the dance on the river. She muttered, “Why are you being so mysterious?”

Tang Jinghong chuckled and did not say anything else.

As the boat moved toward the center of the river, it stopped. The people on the deck stopped dancing and walked into the cabin, but the music continued.

Suddenly, a beam of light shot up from the ground and exploded in the sky, forming a huge flame flower that dyed the originally dark night sky gorgeous.

Chu Qingzhi was a little surprised. There were actually fireworks.

At this moment, she felt someone grabbing her waist from behind. Then, she was brought by Tang Jinghong and flew to the lamp boat in the middle of the river.

At this moment, almost everyone was watching the lantern boat performance on both sides of the river.

Chu Xuyuan pointed at the two people flying in the air and was shocked. “Are they Fifth Sister and Brother Jinghong?”

Chu Xuyao placed his hands on the railing and looked up at the sky. “It’s them. What are they doing?”

Li Qingyu and the other three looked at the two of them with bright eyes. Previously, Tang Jinghong had secretly told them that he wanted to marry Qingzhi, and they had all agreed. However, they wouldn’t make the decision for Chu Qingzhi.

The two of them landed on the second deck. Tang Jinghong turned around and faced Chu Qingzhi, his eyes filled with affection. “Qingzhi, there’s something I want to tell you.”

Is he planning to tell me his feelings? Chu Qingzhi thought to herself. She looked up, her clear eyes reflecting Tang Jinghong’s well-defined face. She cleared her throat and said softly, “Tell me.”

She was nervous, but it was understandable because it was the first time someone was going to confess his feelings to her in hundreds of years.

Tang Jinghong slowly clenched his fists. He was also nervous. After thinking for a while, he spoke in a low voice.

“Qingzhi, I don’t know when my feelings for you changed. Now, I want to see you all the time. I want to know if you’re happy and if you need help. I’m always very, very worried about you.”

“I don’t know any sweet-nothings, and I have many flaws, but I’m willing to change for you.”

He pursed his lips. “Qingzhi, I like you. I want to be with you and marry you.

Are you willing?”

Chu Qingzhi looked at Tang Jinghong without blinking, her heart pounding.

Tang Jinghong’s heart was in his throat because of Chu Qingzhi’s pause. “Qingzhi…”

Chu Qingzhi took a step forward and hugged Tang Jinghong gently. She smiled. “I’m willing. Jinghong, I’m willing to be with you.”

Tang Jinghong was overjoyed. He wrapped his arms around Chu Qingzhi as if he was hugging an incomparably precious treasure. “Qingzhi, I’ll love and protect you. I won’t let you down and let you suffer.”

Accompanied by his words, the fireworks that shot into the sky bloomed continuously like flowers. They were of various colors and shapes. It was extremely magnificent.

“Wow, wow, wow, they are together…”

“His confession worked…”

“What a good match!”

The onlookers looked envious. In this era, parents were the matchmakers. There were countless couples who had never seen each other before getting married. It was a blessing to be able to be with the person you actually liked. They all expressed their good wishes for this new couple. n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Fang Zerong, Young General Xu, and the other soldiers felt happy for their general. It was not that their general did not like girls, but he just hadn’t met the girl he liked. When he met the girl he liked, he wouldn’t seize every opportunity to be with her.

Tang Jinghong took out the hairpin from his pocket and put it on Chu Qingzhi’s hair. “Qingzhi, this hairpin is my mother’s dowry. I’ll give it to you on her behalf. From now on, you’ll be her daughter-in-law.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled shyly. “I’m already a daughter-in-law?”

Tang Jinghong said solemnly, “Qingzhi, I won’t have a change of heart. I’ll definitely marry you. I’ll go to your house and propose tomorrow.”

“Jinghong, I’m only 15 years old. Can 1 wait two years before marrying you?” Chu Qingzhi felt that things were happening too quickly. She suddenly had a boyfriend and was about to get married.

Tang Jinghong’s tone was gentle and filled with doting. “Then let’s get engaged first. As for when we get married, you have the final say.”

Chu Qingzhi felt that just based on what he said just now, this man was worthy of her love. “Okay.”

A cute little girl walked over from inside the cabin with an exquisite flower basket. “Brother, Sister, I wish you happiness.”

Tang Jinghong took the flower basket and handed it to Chu Qingzhi. “This is my Dragon Boat Festival gift to you.”

The flower basket was filled with beautiful and bright flowers, such as hortensia, day lilies, hibiscus, sunflowers, peonies, and begonias. The flowers surrounded an exquisite jewelry box.

Chu Qingzhi took the flower basket and gently brushed the flowers and jewelry box with her fingertips. “I like it very much. Jinghong, thank you.”

Tang Jinghong’s gaze was gentle. “You’re treating me like an outsider by thanking me.”

Chu Qingzhi looked at Tang Jinghong and smiled like a blooming flower.

The people on the shore looked at the two of them on the lantern boat. The man was handsome and imposing, and the woman was gentle and beautiful. The colorful lanterns decorated them, and the fireworks in the sky seemed to be cheering for them.

Many years later, when Qingzhi occasionally thought of this scene, she would still be mesmerized.

Chu Xuyuan tilted his head and looked at Chu Xuyao. “When did Fifth Sister and Brother Jinghong fall in love with each other?”

“I don’t know, but 1 think they’re very compatible.” Chu Xuyao suddenly became serious. “I want to find a girl I like in the future and confess to her like this. I want to have everyone’s good wishes.”

Chu Xuyuan smiled. “Me too.”

Li Qingyu looked down at his two youngest sons. “You are just kids. It’s still too early to get married.”

Shen Ruyue retracted her envious gaze and looked at Chu Xuhua.

Chu Xuhua’s hand on the railing tightened slightly. He actually had good feelings for Shen Ruyue, but he still felt inferior and did not dare to take that step. He needed more time.

Chu Qingyue looked at the fireworks in the sky. Usually, there were no fireworks during the Dragon Boat Festival. Today, the firework show should be arranged by Brother Jinghong. From the looks of it, he seemed to like Fifth Sister a lot..

Chapter 118: Many Coincidence

Chu Qingning cupped her face, her elegant face filled with excitement. “Second Sister, if only there was a man who could confess his feelings to me in public like this one day.”

Chu Qingyue turned around and smiled gently at Chu Qingning. “There will be a man like that.”

Chu Qingning nodded in anticipation. “I’ll wait for him.” She suddenly thought of Chu Qingyue’s previous relationship and hurriedly said, “Second Sister, you’ll meet a good man too.”

Chu Qingyue pursed her lips and smiled. “I hope so.”

Xu Guannan, who was standing beside a stone block, stared at the couple in the middle of the river. His eyes flashed. It seemed that he was late, and the talented girl was already taken!

On a branch of a big tree sat Tong Yujie, who was holding a sword in front of his chest. He was also looking at the center of the river.

He had traveled extensively for so many years and could tell that the girl was not ordinary. He did not expect her to be taken so quickly.

The best part of the Dragon Boat Festival had ended. It was time for him to leave.

He turned around and prepared to leave.

Suddenly, he stopped and looked in a direction…

A thief was pickpocketing a girl’s purse and was about to get it.

Tong Yujie picked up a stone and threw it at the thief’s hand. At the same time, he shouted, “Stop!”

“All—”

The thief screamed in pain and quickly retracted his hand. He pushed Chu Qingning away and was about to run.

Chu Qingning did not notice that someone had put his hand into her purse. She was pushed by the thief and almost tripped over.

Just as she was about to fall, she felt a hand grabbing her arm and helping her up.

After Chu Qingning stabilized herself, she opened one of her closed eyes and saw a broad chest. She quickly opened the other eye and looked up. Then, she saw a gentle face.

Chu Qingyue hurriedly pulled Chu Qingning over. “Qingning, are you alright?”

Chu Qingning came back to her senses. “Second Sister, I’m fine.”

Chu Qingyue tidied Chu Qingning’s clothes and thanked Tong Yujie. “Thank you for saving my sister, Young Master.”

Chu Qingning quickly thanked him. “Thank you, Young Master.”

Tong Yujie looked around, but there was no sign of the thief. He retracted his gaze and looked at the two ladies in front of him. “It’s fine. It’s nothing.”

He pointed at Chu Qingning’s little purse. “There was a thief who wanted to steal your money just now. Be careful next time.”

Chu Qingning hurriedly lowered her head to check the purse. The strap on it had already been undone. As long as one reached in, they could touch the silver.

Fortunately, the silver was intact. If it was stolen, she would definitely break down and cry.

She thanked him again. “Young Master, thank you so much. Otherwise, my silver would have been stolen.”

Tong Yujie held a sword in one hand and said uprightly, “Miss, you’re welcome.”

“Young Master, can I ask for your name?” Chu Qingning sized Tong Yujie up. He was handsome and wore a dark blue robe. He had the aura of a ranger. He was really good-looking.

Tong Yujie said, “Tong Yujie.”

Chu Qingning felt secretly delighted. The person in front of her was her cup of tea. “There’s a wonton stall nearby. Young Master, are you hungry? Can I treat you to wontons?”

Tong Yujie was a straightforward person. He replied truthfully, “Sure, take the lead.”

Chu Qingning pulled Chu Qingyue towards Tong Yujie. “This is my second sister, Chu Qingyue. My name is Chu Qingning. You can call me Qingning.”

Tong Yujie smiled and said, “Miss Qingyue, Miss Qingning, nice to meet you.”

Chu Qingyue looked at Chu Qingning. There seemed to be something wrong with her fourth sister. She then looked at Tong Yujie. Was something going to happen between the two of them?

“Ruyue, do you want to go anywhere? I’ll bring you there.” Chu Xuhua thought things through. He didn’t dare to express his feelings now, but it didn’t stop him from being good to Shen Ruyue.

Shen Ruyue’s willowy eyebrows curved slightly. “1 want to play pitch-pot.”

When she was a servant girl, she had to look at the time when she came out to play. If she did not go back on time, not only would her salary be deducted, but she would also be punished. Now that she was free, she wanted to indulge herself.

“Okay.” Chu Xuhua looked around. “The pitch-pot stall is on the left. Let’s go to the left.”

“Ok.”

“Chu First!” Fan Jiayao’s happy voice came from the right.

Chu Xuhua and Shen Ruyue stopped and turned to look at Fan Jiayao.

When Fan Jiayao saw Shen Ruyue, her eyes instantly became filled with jealousy. In the depths of her jealousy was a sense of inferiority that was about to materialize.

Shen Ruyue was dressed in a light yellow dress. She was beautiful and confident. On the other hand, she dressed dully and had dark skin. She paled in comparison and there was a huge gap between them.

“Chu First, are you really together with this woman?”

Shen Ruyue chuckled and held Chu Xuhua’s arm. She looked at Fan Jiayao as if she was looking at a clown. “Brother Xuhua, let’s go.”

Fan Jiayao reached out to stop the two of them. “You can’t leave.” She grabbed Chu Xuhua’s arm. “Let me ask you, is your family doing business now?”

Chu Xuhua shook off her hand and looked at Fan Jiayao coldly. “Whether it is or not has nothing to do with you.”

Fan Jiayao regretted her choice to break up with him back then and said anxiously, “Chu First, you still like me, right? I’ll go get a divorce and be with you, okay?”

Chu Xuhua’s eyes widened slightly. He was obviously surprised by Fan Jiayao’s words. “Fan Jiayao, do you know what you’re talking about?”

Tears welled up in Fan Jiayao’s eyes. “I know, Chu First. Actually, 1 like you too. As long as you nod, 1’11 be with you immediately.”

Chu Xuhua felt that Fan Jiayao was like a lunatic. “I don’t want you anymore. Leave.” With that, he left with Shen Ruyue.

Fan Jiayao’s eyes turned red with jealousy when she saw Chu Xuhua protecting Shen Ruyue. She glared at Shen Ruyue’s back. “Without Shen Ruyue, Chu First would definitely be with me.”

She looked around. On Shen Ruyue’s left was the river…

A cold glint flashed across her eyes as she pushed Shen Ruyue with all her might.

Chu Xuhua felt a gust of cold wind behind him and subconsciously shielded Shen Ruyue in front of him. Then, he was pushed and hit the railing.

The railing was made of stone. One could imagine how painful it was to hit it. Chu Xuhua was in so much pain that cold sweat instantly drenched his clothes.

Shen Ruyue quickly walked to the railing. “Xuhua, are you injured?”

Chu Xuhua held his breath and broke out in a cold sweat. “I don’t know…”

At this moment, more and more people gathered. “Blood, so much blood…”

Shen Ruyue turned around. Fan Jiayao pushed too hard and tripped over, falling off the steps. Now that she was lying on the ground, blood was flowing out from under her legs. It was a shocking sight. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Fan Jiayao was pregnant, but she would probably have a miscarriage due to the fall.. Ch apter 119: Man Disguising As a Woman

At this moment, a man pushed through the crowd and came to Fan Jiayao. Fie looked at the blood under her with pain in his eyes.

“Flurry up and take her to the doctor. Perhaps the child can still be saved.”

“Yes, she just fell. Flurry up. Don’t just stand there.”

Fan Jiayao gripped her dress tightly, her forehead covered in sweat. “Husband, it hurts, it hurts…”

The man immediately carried Fan Jiayao and left.

Before Fan Jiayao left, she glanced at Chu Xuhua and Shen Ruyue, and a trace of crazy hatred flashed in her eyes.

Shen Ruyue was worried about Chu Xuhua and did not have time to care about Fan Jiayao for the time being. “Xuhua, wait for me here. I’ll go find Qingzhi.”

“Don’t go. Let Qingzhi spend more time with Jinghong. It won’t kill me to bear the pain a little longer.” The two of them were having a lovers’ time. He didn’t want to ruin it.

“Ruyue, can you help me home?”

Shen Ruyue hesitated. “Alright, let’s go back first.”

They returned to the Chu Village.

At the pitch-pot stall.

Chu Qingshuang tugged at Chu Eighth, who was engrossed in the game. “Eighth Sister, let’s go find Father and Mother, ok?”

Chu Eighth was reluctant to leave. The pitch-pot was too fun. “Sixth Sister, let me play another round.”

Chu Qingshuang doted on her sister and hesitated for a moment before agreeing. “Alright.”

Chu Eighth cheered. “Sixth Sister is the best.”

Li Shaoting, who was passing by, saw Chu Qingshuang and his eyes lit up. He quickly walked over. “Junior Sister, what a coincidence.”

Chu Qingshuang was also very happy to see Li Shaoting. She waved and greeted, “Third Brother.”

Li Shaoting was still a teenager. Fie was 15 or 16 years old and was very tall. He walked up to Chu Qingshuang. “Why aren’t you playing?”

Chu Qingshuang smiled and said, “I’m not very into playing the pitch-pot.”

Li Shaoting paused for a moment and mustered his courage to say, “Junior Sister, actually, I’ve been looking for you.”

Chu Qingshuang blinked. “Why are you looking for me?”

Li Shaoting handed a box to Chu Qingshuang. “This is for you for the Dragon Boat Festival. I hope you like it.”

Chu Qingshuang looked down at the exquisite box. “Isn’t this too expensive?”

Li Shaoting grabbed Chu Qingshuang’s hand and placed the gift box in her hand. “My junior sister is naturally worthy of the most expensive things.”

Chu Qingshuang lowered her head, and a hint of shyness flashed across her fair face. “Third Brother, thank you.”

Li Shaoting smiled. “You’re welcome.”

After the fireworks ended, Tang Jinghong flew to the shore with Chu Qingzhi. The two of them found a place with fewer people and rested for a while before walking out to stroll. Otherwise, they would be surrounded wherever they went.

Chu Qingzhi shook Tang Jinghong’s hand. “Jinghong, what do you like the most?”

Tang Jinghong said without thinking, “You!”

Chu Qingzhi smiled helplessly and said, “I’m asking you what things do you like?”

Tang Jinghong thought for a moment, then slowly said, “Other than you, I like my spear and bow the most.”

Chu Qingzhi suddenly stopped on her track. “Then 1’11 go to the military camp another day and help you modify your weapons.”

Tang Jinghong was pleasantly surprised. “You know about weapons?”

1 also know how to refine weapons… Chu Qingzhi nodded. “Kind of.”

Tang Jinghong’s tone was filled with anticipation. “When will you come?”

Chu Qingzhi bit her lip and thought about what would happen in the next few days. “I’m not sure, but I’ll tell you before 1 go.”

Tang Jinghong nodded. “Alright.”

At this moment, the two of them walked to the riverbank. Ripples appeared on the river surface, reflecting the bright full moon in the sky.

Suddenly, a white figure fell into the river about a meter away from Chu Qingzhi…

“All, Miss—” A servant girl screamed.

With Chu Qingzhi’s style of doing things, she would definitely save the falling figure.

Her body moved nimbly, bringing with it a cold wind. Then, she reached out and grabbed the falling figure, bringing her back to the shore.

The servant girl quickly came over. She was still in shock. “Miss, are you alright?”

The lady stroked her rapidly beating heart. “I’m fine.” Then, she turned to Chu Qingzhi. “I’m Tan Xueqing. Thank you for saving me.”

Chu Qingzhi sized up the girl in front of her. She was tall and thin, and her chest was flat. She was wearing a white dress with snow-white lotus flowers embroidered on it, exuding the aura of a young lady from a wealthy family.

Chu Qingzhi’s eyes narrowed slightly. This girl was not a simple girl. She was probably a transvestite. “It’s nothing. You’re welcome.”

Tan Xueqing asked politely, “May 1 know your name? So that I can send you gifts to express my gratitude.”

“Chu Qingzhi from the Chu Village.” Chu Qingzhi’s eyes were filled with curiosity. Why would any man disguise as a woman in ancient times? Wasn’t he afraid of being laughed at?

When Tan Xueqing met Chu Qingzhi’s gaze, she felt as if she had been seen through. She panicked and hurriedly avoided her gaze. “Miss Chu, I’ve been frightened today. I’ll take my leave and visit you another day.”

Chu Qingzhi smiled. “Miss, take care.”

After the girl left, Chu Qingzhi turned around to look at Tang Jinghong. She saw that he was deep in thought. “What are you thinking about?”

Tang Jinghong frowned slightly. “I think that girl is a little strange. Forget it, it’s none of our business. Let’s go.”

Chu Qingzhi leaned closer to Tang Jinghong and whispered, “That girl isn’t a girl.”

Tang Jinghong was stunned. “Qingzhi, what do you mean?”

Chu Qingzhi looked at Tang Jinghong’s shocked expression and could roughly guess what he was thinking. “It means what it literally means. Flaha.” With that, she walked forward.

Tang Jinghong looked at Chu Qingzhi’s back and sighed. Qingzhi was really omniscient!

The hustle and bustle in the county returned to normal as the crowd gradually dispersed.

Chu Qingzhi’s family returned home one after another.

Because Chu Eighth was playful, she and Chu Qingshuang were the last to return.

“Junior Sister, you live here?” Li Shaoting insisted on sending Chu Qingshuang and Chu Eighth to the entrance of the Chu Village.

“Yes, my house is over there not far away. Third Brother, thank you for sending me back.” Chu Qingshuang looked at Li Shaoting happily. Li Shaoting had always been very good to her, just like her family.

When Li Shaoting found out about where Chu Qingshuang lived, he felt that their relationship had progressed. He couldn’t help but be happy. “Junior Sister, come to the porcelain shop early tomorrow. I’ll bring you food.”

Chu Qingshuang nodded. “Ok, Third Brother.”

Li Shaoting’s eyes were smiling. “Flurry up and go home. I’m going back too. If I’m any later, my mother will nag at me.”

Chu Qingshuang smiled. “Okay.”

Then, she brought Chu Eighth back home.

Li Shaoting waved at Chu Qingshuang. After he couldn’t see Chu Qingshuang and Chu Eighth’s backs, he turned around and left..

Chapter 120: A Set of Jewelry

Tan mansion.

After Tan Xueqing entered the room, she stopped letting the servant girl serve her.

Without lighting the lamp, she sat by the window with a complicated expression. There was a vase there with a begonia in it.

After Tan Xueqing calmed down her breathing, the room was dead quiet.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps sounded. Then, the door was pushed open and a gorgeously dressed woman walked in. Similarly, she did not ask the servant girl to enter the room.

She lit the candle and sat down opposite Tan Xueqing. She looked worried. “Xueqing, did you almost fall into the river today?”

Tan Xueqing nodded slowly, her handsome brows furrowed tightly. “There were many people at that time. 1 felt someone push me.”

The woman was angry and anxious. “It must be them. It must be them!”

Tan Xueqing recalled the scene at that time and couldn’t help but feel a chill run down her spine. “Mother, I’m already like this. Why aren’t they letting me off?”

The woman felt very sorry for her son. “Xueqing, you’ve suffered. I’m useless and can’t protect you…”

Tan Xueqing listened to the woman silently. When she was done, he said, “Mother, 1 want to discuss something with you.”

The woman quickly asked, “What is it?”

A pair of clear eyes appeared in Tan Xueqing’s mind. These eyes seemed to be able to see through everything. “The person who saved me today is very skilled in martial arts. I want her to come to our mansion to protect me.”

The woman was worried and said warily, “How do you know that she’s skilled in martial arts?”

Tan Xueqing recalled the scene and his eyes revealed admiration. “She grabbed my shoulder with one hand and pulled me back to the shore. It looked like it was done effortlessly.”

The woman did not believe it. “Is she really that powerful?”

Tan Xueqing had already made up his mind. “Mother, I’m not lying to you. She lives in the Chu Village. I’ll go to see her tomorrow. Mother, prepare some gifts for me.”

Seeing that her son was so determined, the woman did not say anything else. “Alright, I’ll prepare it for you.”

Tan Xueqing pursed his lips, hoping that Miss Chu would agree to help him.

In the Chu Village.

In the room, Chu Xuhua was lying on the bed. His back hurt so much that he did not dare to move.

Shen Ruyue sat by the bed and took care of him, her heart aching.

Chu Xuhua was injured because he wanted to protect her. Otherwise, she would be the one suffering the pain now.

However, it was Fan Jiayao’s fault. She didn’t cherish Chu Xuhua when she had him. Now that she had lost him, she regretted it and even took her anger out on Shen Ruyue.

Chu Qingzhi walked in. “Ruyue, Brother.”

Shen Ruyue immediately turned around, her eyes filled with surprise. “Qingzhi, you’re back?”

Chu Qingzhi nodded. “1 heard from Mother that Eldest Brother is injured, so 1 came to take a look.”

Shen Ruyue quickly stood up. “Qingzhi, Xuhua’s bones seem to be broken…” Then, she told her the whole story.

Chu Qingzhi glanced at Chu Xuhua. It seemed that he had suffered an undeserved calamity. Women were really trouble makers sometimes.

She checked Chu Xuhua’s back. It was not serious. “Brother, a bone in your back is a little off. I’ll fix it for you immediately. It will hurt a little. Bear with it.”

A drop of cold sweat rolled down Chu Xuhua’s forehead. “It’s okay. 1 can take it.”

The injury was at the back of his waist. Chu Qingzhi pressed her fingers on two special acupuncture points. Then, she exerted strength and then there was a cracking sound.

“Done.” Chu Qingzhi retracted her fingers. “Brother, don’t do too much heavy work for the next half a month.”

Chu Xuhua’s breathing quickened. He endured the pain and replied, “I understand.”

In the future, whenever he saw Fan Jiayao, he would take a detour. This woman had already gone crazy. Every time he saw her, he would have bad luck. It hurt.

Chu Qingzhi looked at the worried Shen Ruyue. “Ruyue, take care of Eldest Brother for this period of time.”

Shen Ruyue nodded shyly. “Got it.”

Ning Yuting watched this scene from the side and smiled, thinking to himself that this family was interesting.

Chu Qingzhi turned around and took Ning Yuting’s pulse. “You’re recovering very well. You’ll be able to get out of bed and walk in half a month.”

“Miss Chu, thank you.” Ning Yuting was sincerely grateful to this girl in front of him. If not for her, he would have long entered the netherworld.

Chu Qingzhi smiled. “You’re welcome. Rest well.”

“Ok.”

Chu Qingzhi left the room.

As soon as she walked out of the room, she was pulled into another room by Chu Qingshuang and Chu Eighth. Chu Qingyue and Chu Qingning followed behind, both of them looking at her with interest.

Chu Eighth made Chu Qingzhi sit down and said anxiously, “Fifth Sister, can you show us what gift Brother Jinghong gave you?”

Chu Qingzhi kept them in suspense and glanced at them one by one. “You all want to see it?”

The four girls nodded in unison. “Yes.”

Chu Qingzhi stood up and brought the flower basket over. “Qingshuang, bring four vases back tomorrow. I’ll put these flowers in the vases.”

Chu Qingshuang agreed without hesitation. “1 promise to bring it back tomorrow.”

Chu Qingzhi took the jewelry box and sat down. Actually, she was also very curious as to what was inside. She gently touched the box and slowly opened it…

“Wow, it’s so beautiful!”

“Is this a set?”

“Fifth Sister, Brother Jinghong is too good to you. One look and I can tell it’s extremely expensive.”

Chu Qingzhi looked at the gift and felt like she had eaten honey. “It’s indeed beautiful and expensive.”

There was a golden jade hairpin in the gift box. The hairpin was made of gold and was inlaid with a white jade flower. It was extraordinarily beautiful.

There was also a pair of light green earrings with emeralds hanging down as well as a necklace with pearls and agates.

Jinghong must have spent a fortune on these.

Chu Qingyue’s face was filled with a gentle smile and she was sincerely happy for Chu Qingzhi. “Fifth Sister, from the gifts, 1 can tell how much Jinghong likes you. You have to cherish him.”

“Second Sister, I know. As long as Jinghong doesn’t let me down, 1 won’t let him down.” Chu Qingzhi had never thought that she would be loved like this one day.

Chu Qingning looked gossipy. “But then again, Fifth Sister, when did you and Jinghong fall for each other?”

Chu Qingzhi thought for a moment. “I can’t tell when. Anyway, when I found out that I liked him, that feeling grew stronger and stronger.”

Chu Qingshuang said, “Fifth Sister, when we saw Brother Jinghong confessing his feelings to you in front of everyone, we all felt happy for you.”

Chu Qingzhi touched Chu Qingshuang’s head. “You’ll also meet a man who likes you in the future.”

The four sisters looked at each other and smiled, silently looking forward to meeting their other half..