Chapter 25:
Seeing Tang Xiaobao’s appearance, the person who spoke felt very funny, want to open his mouth to say something, only to see his companion poked himself, puzzled to see his companion pointed towards the back of Tang Xiaobao, and then the people saw that the person standing there is Ji Ling, suddenly the laughter of the people small down.
Nowadays, although this dynasty is mostly valued by the scholars, it is no longer the era of the scholars, peasants, businessmen and merchants. Nowadays, the emperor is wise, the country is smooth, the status of merchants is not low, not to mention that the world can be in-laws with the royal family of the world’s first merchant family Ji family. Although this place is not as good as the Imperial City where the Ji family is located, but it is also considered to be a rich place, so the first time Ji Ling appeared, he did not show the mountain and to not reveal the water (idiom); fig. to hide the key facts, coupled with his sickly body, so everyone will naturally think that with a banished person, they better did not have more to do with him.
Later, Ji Ling’s health somehow recovered, and the people around him began to realise Ji Ling’s real skills. It turns out that one of the most popular restaurants here is Ji Ling’s property, and in his hands, it is getting bigger and bigger, not to mention other developments. Until this time, everyone realised that whether the person who came out from the Ji family was powerful, is not just a matter of words. Thinking of this, she can not help but think of when Ji Ling just came to organise the wedding like a child’s play, until now many people are very regretful, why did not they send their own people? Whether it is from the good-looking face, or that rich family fortune, are enough to make people rush to.
Although all of the people here like to have fun, but all of them are from wealthy and prestigious families, none of them are shrew people. Originally, she saw this ship as exceptionally gorgeous, so she came over to take a look. She had no idea that the person on board was actually Ji Ling. Her brain spinned, she thought that the little Ger who could be so casual on the boat must be that one he married.
The one who spoke out just now quickly reacted, arched his hand towards Ji Ling, his tone was very respectful, “We didn’t know that the person on the boat was Ji Gongzi, I’ve disturbed you two.”
Ji Ling nodded his head and responded, as a greeting. Then he came to Tang Xiaobao’s side and put on a hat for him, as the sunlight began to get bigger, he still needed to take precautions.
See Ji Ling does not seem to want to pay attention to them, those people also do not want to make a fool of themselves, so said a few polite words, then asked the boatman to row the boat away.
When they were farther away, the friend looked at the person who had just led the conversation and said angrily, “Brother Li, that person was really arrogant, he didn’t even talk to us politely.”
The man called Brother Li laughed and said, “That man is capable of such things, even my father is somewhat considerate or polite to him. We won’t get into trouble with him, right? It’s no big deal in the end.”
Hearing this, the rest of the displeased people are a bit deflated, saying the truth, if they really offend Ji Ling, they do not know how to go home to be admonished. However, thinking of the scene just seen, there are some people who continue to speak, “But that Ji Gongzi is really rich, even the boat looks really imposing, but it is a pity to use it for fishing, that ger is quite cute, their life is probably also very good. They didn’t think that someone who is so cold and heartless in the business would be so loving to his own Ger in private.”
Seeing him say these words, the rest of the people nodded in agreement. The rest of them then interjected a few words and changed the topic, when a voice came out from somewhere and said in surprise: “Hey, isn’t that Ger just now, the younger brother of Sister Tang? How come just now I did not see the Tang Mei Mei come out to recognise the relatives, so that we can also get the light to go to the boat to see, I am very curious ah. With such a magnificent boat, I think the scenery on it must be different.”
A sentence said, just from seeing Ji Ling, from the beginning the preoccupied Tang Shiman was finally pulled back to reality. Looking at the voice of the woman who has been staring at her, her heart secretly hates, usually they do not cope or disturb her and now also come make her feel even more stressed or annoyed. A turn of mind, looking at the audience who, whether intentionally or unintentionally looking at her, the tone of voice is transparent grievance, “I do not dare to go to see him, fear that he still blames me and my mother. At the beginning, the Ji family came to propose marriage, my mother remembered my father’s wish, thinking that the Ji family is a big family, so she let my little brother marry. Thinking that the future is life full of prosperity but who knows that since then, he and the family broke the connection. Even on the return day (first return of the bride to her parental home), he did not come back, mother fell sick because of longing, and now she is still at home to recuperate.”
Tang Shiman’s face also appeared with sadness as she said this, beauty sheds tears,
The person sitting here thinks they are all menfolk, so she is very reluctant to give up,so she quickly consoled. Only, the woman, this time covered her mouth with her sleeve,
face vaguely reveals disdain, said a good sound. If this’ Ji Gongzi’ is this way at that time, she is afraid that the first one who will fight over this marriage is herself.
“Miss Tang, perhaps that Ger has his own difficulties, so he has not come back home to visit. If you have the chance to talk it over then it’s better, since you guys are still family.” Young Master Li looked at Tang Shiman and comforted her, his handsome face carrying just the right amount of doting.
“Thank you Li Gongzi, I will find an opportunity to meet my family little brother some other day, I hope he can understand our hardship.” Tang Shiman wiped the non-existent tears from the corners of her own eyes and looked softly at young master Li.
Seeing this scene, a few people around them started to heckle, causing the two people in question to blush but not open their mouths to argue.
Seeing that the boat had sailed away, Tang Xiaobao lifted his hat, which was about to cover his entire head, upwards, and looked at Ji Ling, who had walked up to his side and remained still as a mountain, and asked suspiciously, “Who were those people just now?”
Ji Ling lowered his head and looked at him, shook his head, “I never knew them.”
“Oh.” Seeing Ji Ling saying this, Tang Xiaobao looked down at his fishing rod, thinking of what the man said just now, he asked in a tangled voice, “Is it really because we have been drifting all the time, so that there are no fish on the hook.”
Seeing that Tang Xiaobao was really thinking seriously about this question, Ji Ling didn’t know how to answer, but just lifted his head to look at the sky and stretched out a hand towards him.
Staring at this white jade-like hand in front of him, Tang Xiaobao was a little unsure of what to do, and bewildered as he lifted his head to look at Ji Ling.
“Let’s go, it’s almost time, I’ve already told the boatman to catch fish up here,so it’s time for you to show off your skills.” Ji Ling said lightly, just staring at Tang Xiaobao’s eyes very seriously, as if his eyes could not accommodate anything else but Tang Xiaobao.
He was a little uncomfortable by Ji Ling’s eyes, but thinking of what Ji Ling said, he did not hesitate to put his hand into his palm and let him pull him up. The two of them walked towards the back together, Feng Ling and Green Lotus silently followed, and along the way, the voices of the two of them talking could still be heard.
“Since the boatman caught the fish, why do I still need to fish?”
“I thought you liked it.”
“Well, okay, it’s fun. What are we going to eat?”
“Anything.”
“How about fish in a sour soup? That would be appetising, but I don’t know if there are any ingredients on this boat.”
“If not, you can buy it on the shore, it’s not far here.”
“Okay, just up to me then.”
“Hn.”
Only after Tang Xiaobao and Ji Ling had had their fun did they return home before dark.
On the other hand, Tang Shiman went home under the escort of Mr Li. Getting out of the carriage, she looked at the person who sent her back, her tone was very gentle, “Thank you very much, Mr Li.”
“It’s just a lift of the hand.” Mr Li looked at Tang Shiman with a very gentle tone, and then continued, “Besides, it’s my honour to be able to accompany Miss Tang for a while longer.”
Hearing Li Gongzi’s words, Tang Shiman smiled a little embarrassed.
“It’s getting late, Miss Tang should return to her home early, so that your family won’t worry.”
Tang Shiman gave a thank you salute to Mr Li, turned around and returned to her own residence.
Only after entering did she change her expression and came to her mother’s courtyard. Looking at the woman sitting there elegantly drinking tea, Tang Shiman walked over and sat down beside her, drinking the beauty soup brought by the subordinate, bored.
The woman put down the cup in her hand and looked at her daughter, whom she had raised since childhood, and knew that a daughter is like a mother. She touched her daughter’s face and laughed, “Who’s so capable of making my eldest daughter angry?”
Tang Shiman glanced at her mother, pouted, and said with dissatisfaction, “Who else is there, but that bitch.”
Hearing Tang Shiman’s words, the married woman put away her face and said lazily, “Did you see him today?”
“Yes ah, not only did I see him, but I was also very angry, you don’t know, that Mr Ji directly bought a big cruise ship and brought him out to play, and today I saw him yet he pretended that he didn’t see me.” Tang Shiman said angrily while not forgetting to complain, “If I had known, I should have let him die in this mansion in the first place.”
The woman pressed her mouth so that she could not continue. She knows her own daughter, usually can not see others better than her, but now mentioned that bitch, so she had concern about it a little. Looking at her daughter’s expression, what she said was probably right, so she said carelessly, “You’re right, but there are ears on the wall. Besides, don’t you see that Mr Li is treating you quite well? If there is a chance, take it.” Nowadays, the people’s culture is open, and it is not uncommon for the children of different families to make a promise of marriage to each other, and then ask the man’s family to come to their door to propose marriage.
Hearing her mother say this, Tang Shiman somewhat unhappy, although her mother is right, but thought of today’s meeting, the heart can not be balanced for a moment, looking at her, act like a spoiled child as she said: “Mother, I know, but this Li young master although good, but also he play ambiguous with other young lady. Moreover, compared to Young Master Ji, the Li family’s little fortune is nothing. I heard that he is still the first wife’s son of the Ji family. If the time comes, I’m afraid that he will still go back and he will be very rich.”
The woman glanced at her own daughter, her heart’s plan toward her was simply known so well like the back of one’s hand, but what she said is also right. The fact that the woman had made it this far, and that she was still able to support the entire family after the death of her husband, meant that she was also a capable person. Therefore, after listening to her daughter’s words, she pondered for a while. Looking at her own daughter, she thought that there is no one more beautiful than her own daughter, so why should she be cheaper than that cheap bastard?
“Moreover, Mother, you don’t know, that bastard didn’t know what method he used to make Young Master Ji obey him.” Tang Shiman said this, looking a bit displeased, “Spending money on him is a delight, even the silk brocade clothes are bought in heaps.”
Seeing her daughter say this, the woman had some thoughts.
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