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Chapter 4
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The following morning, the young lady did not even pay respect to her parents. She rather hurriedly left without having any food with her close servant in tow. The two strolled in the street seeing the common folks getting ready as they set up their place to sell their things. She observed everything that was happening, the greetings the people exchanged, the smiles they showed as others shouted at passing people to come to stop by.
The two continued to walk down the road looking at the inns and markets as they opened doors to let people in. Seeing the inn she had been in a few days ago, it reminded her of the argument she had with her sister. She could not feel any better remembering a certain someone degrading her. She felt like strangling him and she was certain that the next time they met he was going to die by her hands. "My lady, we have been walking for so long. If you feel tired can I find somewhere to rest? Perhaps get some food, you haven't eaten anything since morning. You even skipped your meal a day ago." Hearing Tian Li insisting on some rest, she took on the offer and stopped by some enclosed indoor shop. It had no customer in it, only the worker who walked towards her to welcome the two. Cheng Min chose to sit at the corner of the room as she looked through the window. She could see the common folks struggling to carry their load. Also, the children play with kites at a close distance from their parents. They looked cheerful and were happy playing with other children of their age. "The city is still lively." Tian Li informed as she carried some dumplings on a silver platter. She set it down and then sat opposite her master. "You think so too. It was the lantern festival a few days ago. I think the festive mood is still here, I wish I had lit a lantern that day instead of fighting with that jerk." She scowled while remembering his annoying looks. "My lady, it is alright. After all, you still have time. You are not at an age of marriage yet. You can still have fun." She tried to cheer up her lady. The two have been together since the time Cheng Min left home. They have been together all the way. They travelled miles and miles. Sometimes crossdressed as boys so that they could do manual work, and earn a few pennies to get them on their feet. They would sometimes sleep with hungry stomach all to go to work early in the morning. They also encountered bandits who threatened to kill them if they refused to be treated as their women. They were fortunate enough to come across a scholar who was brave enough to act against the bandits. And he was able to save them. Ever since that day the two have become inseparable. The servant worries that her master might face the same situation again. The two had a mutual understanding. "...." But Cheng Min knew that she could be married off even the day after. After all, her parents had tried to send her to the palace. Just the thought of marrying that lustful prince made her want to vomit. She had not only heard of him from her brother but she had seen him for herself. He liked visiting those flower house too much. There was no way she would marry a man like that. "Let us eat, we need to look for new clothes." Tian Li brought her out of her trance. She offered some water which she drank before facing outside to see the movements below. When she had see enough she turned back. "What new clothes? I have enough." She complained then took the chopsticks before she started to eat the white oval dumplings with great relish. Tian Li helped to finish them and then the two took two silver pieces and paid for their meal. The shopkeeper was overjoyed and thanked the ladies telling them to visit again. He promised to treat them for free. The two bought the dresses and decided to return to the manor. On the way, they ran into folks chasing after a kid who had stolen a fish. The boy was dirty with scruffy black hair that reached his shoulders. He wore some brown pants and a brown shirt with muddy stains. Looking closely he was about ten years old. The child ran among the people and disappeared. Cheng Min walked away with her servant and when they were far enough she thought of something and turned around, she stopped in front of the owner who was dispirited as if he had lost a fortune. "Sorry for that. These days children don't know what's right or wrong. It's all about fun for them. Please forgive them on my behalf, have this for the fish." Tian Li once again took out one silver piece and handed it over to the fisherman. "Many thanks, young miss," the fisherman thanked her. They exchanged a few words then walked away. "My lady, why would you do that? Master Cheng will be angry." Tian Li reprimanded as she felt her heart bleed. Cheng Min just kept silent, her servant following dejectedly as they finally returned to the manor. Her parents were said to be at the Ye pavilion. Cheng Min felt relieved because she did not have to greet them there. Her older sister was probably in her room busy with embroidery. After all, she wants to be a lady. If she's told to marry the prince. She would agree wholeheartedly. Tian Li went to put the dresses away and joined the others living her miss alone to sort her thoughts. When they were at the market she noticed how her master was behaving. At least she ate something. Feeling relieved she started making meals for her masters. Cheng Min could not help but ravage through her things looking for that white cloth. She threw most of her clothes away until it was within her reach. Inspecting it and bringing it close to her heart. 'My lord,' she thought, reminiscing on the time they met. She sat on the floor as she was brought back on the night the two encountered the man.Related chapters
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"My lady! Young master is back." Tian Li informed Cheng Min who was busy having her tea early in the morning. It was like any other day during this time when winter was near. Every day she would wake up early and drink her tea before preparing to head out. It has been several weeks since it's been like this. After her return from the town that day, she thought of lying low before planning to do some small business, but who knew that her favourite person would be back. She looked up, her eyes twinkling like stars. She let go of the tea cup which fell with a thud as it shattered on the floor splashing the remaining tea. She didn't mind the mess instead she excitedly stood up and hurried out not even putting on her shoes. As she ran towards her brother, Cheng Yan who at the time had returned home after being away from it since the last winter. He sat in the pavilion with his other sister, mother and father who were busy chirping, asking him about his journey and so on. He wore simple
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"No. Nothing happened. Don't worry too much." Cheng Yan persuaded her, while caressing her hair, desperate to distract her from asking him any more questions. He did not want to mention what the other man had just asked him, so he chose to keep it to himself. However he knew too well that his little sister wouldn't let it go. That's why he stroke her hair in an attempt to please her. She really loved it when he did that. He had used this method to coax her many times. "Gege, stop it. I know when you are trying to distract me." Cheng Min complained and watched as her brother blushed with embarrassment and then hurried her to go inside the house in case she got too many sun burns. "Be careful or else you will look ugly and no one will want to marry you." He shouted after her. She turned to face him and made a silly face before running away and entering their room. Cheng Yan then stood up from his seat and walked away. He needed some time to himself. It was just too much to think when
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