Jiangnan Gaiden - Capítulo 58
Seeing that Yu Niang hadn't come in, Huan'er quickly spoke up:
"Uncle Leng, could you please do me a favor?"
"Young Madam, please refrain from using these titles." Leng Ziyang simply refused to change his way of addressing her.
Huan'er gazed intently at him and said:
“My mother is quite lonely. Wuji and I have discussed it, and we'll find someone for her to marry when he comes back. Could you please keep an eye out for suitable candidates? They don't have to be rich or powerful, but they just need to be good to my mother. You know, my mother hasn't had a single good day with Su Guangping.”
It seemed as if something flashed in Uncle Leng's eyes, yet he remained calm and composed.
I will be careful.
After Leng Ziyang left, Wuxia stared intently at Huan'er.
"Sister-in-law, what are you up to now? This scenario sounds so familiar."
Huan'er raised an eyebrow, and said arrogantly:
"It's incredibly effective at fueling trouble! You know, your father-in-law is a tough one to deal with."
The two looked towards the door and were surprised to see Yu Niang and Leng Ziyang walking and talking together. Yu Niang had her head down, and her expression was not visible from a distance. Huan'er smiled smugly. A good sign!
"By the way, sister-in-law, I have something to tell you first." Wuxia helped Huan'er sit down in a chair, handed her a cup of tea, and then said:
“Once Leng Gang returns from Jiangnan, we will move out to Tianshan. Leng Gang used to have a house in Tianshan, and his master’s family also lived there.”
“It will be tough. Life there isn’t as convenient as on flat land, and there won’t be a bunch of servants to do your bidding. You’ll have to do your own laundry, cook, and farm…” Huan’er instinctively objected. Looking at Wuxia’s fair skin and delicate body, how could she possibly do heavy work? Although she understood Leng Gang’s arrogance, she still thought she should consider everything!
A flawless, nonchalant, sweet smile.
“Leng Gang told me this a long time ago. Originally, he wanted to learn business from my elder brother and earn money to give me a good life. However, this is not Leng Gang's ambition. He loves mountains and rivers and enjoys tranquility. His wish is to practice medicine and travel around the world. I don't want him to change everything for me. I love his indifference to worldly affairs, I love his lack of ambition, I love everything about him. I was determined to marry him before, and I understood the life I would have, so sewing, cooking, and tending to flowers and plants are not difficult for me. Besides, Leng Gang will not let me suffer. As long as he truly loves me, nothing can be called suffering.”
Compared to the Wuxia she had first met a few months ago, she was now incredibly strong. Huan'er hadn't expected that Wuxia, who had grown up in luxury, could let go of everything and wholeheartedly follow her beloved. Huan'er admired her greatly; what deep love and courage that must have taken! Although reluctant, after hearing these words, Huan'er knew there was no need to say more. As long as there was love, no matter how scarce or simple material possessions were, nothing was worth worrying about. Besides, Leng Gang possessed excellent medical skills; would he worry about Wuxia going hungry?
Huan'er grasped Wuxia.
"You've changed, Wuxian. Independent and strong, but still gentle. Leng is a blessing. Unlike me, who always makes your older brother angry and anxious."
Wu Xiao shook her head.
"No, that's not true! Your arrival has brought laughter and a sense of home back to the house. Especially my eldest brother, because your arrival has given him a sense of life. Don't you understand, sister-in-law?"
Thinking back to my usually stern and unsmiling elder brother, he now wears a smile more often, his expression much gentler. Previously, the suffocating oppressive atmosphere of Aolong Castle often silenced even the servants, the entire castle perpetually shrouded in a silent solemnity. Until the mistress arrived, bringing a lively and energetic spirit, drastically changing the atmosphere. She was approachable, never punished anyone, and when in the mood, she would even carry a bucket of water and clean with the servants. The people inside the castle still worked diligently, but now everyone wore a smile.
Huan'er, on the contrary, felt embarrassed.
"I'm not that great. Since I'm destined to be here for the rest of my life, I'll just live well and be happy. That's all."