bookcurios Chapter 276 Token
Chapter 276 Token
After days of sunshine, a light rain finally began to fall on Qingming Festival.
On the fourth floor of Baicaoyuan, in the 'Bamboo' private room.
Wanyue looked at the man in front of her with some trepidation.
"Uncle Ji, is there something you need from me?" Although she had been staying with Sister Cao'er these past few days, she had seen Uncle Ji who was different from before.
However, I'm still a little afraid of him when I'm alone with him.
Ji Lingfeng raised his eyes, suppressing some of his aura.
Trying to keep a gentle tone, ask, "How much longer do you plan to stay in Xin'an County?"
Wanyue panicked. Could it be that her father had asked Uncle Ji to tell her that she was going back?
She had originally planned to stay longer, but it would probably be difficult for her to sneak out again later.
She fiddled with her fingers, thinking of a solution.
"Does Father want me to go back?"
Ji Lingfeng glanced at her. "I haven't told the Emperor about your matter."
"Really!" Wan Yue exclaimed with delight, taking a step forward to grab his arm to express her gratitude. However, just before she could touch him, her movements were stopped by his cold gaze.
She casually took a step back. "Since Uncle Ji hasn't told Father Emperor, when should I go back?"
"Let's leave in a month!"
Wanyue's originally happy eyes suddenly froze.
She originally planned to stay for at least another two months, since it's not easy for her to come here.
She mustered her courage and looked at Ji Lingfeng, wanting to plead for him.
But she gave up in an instant, pouting, "Okay!"
"Then I'll listen to Uncle Ji and return to Beijing in a month."
Ji Lingfeng nodded. "Did you bring your token?"
Wanyue rummaged through her purse for a long time before finally taking out her princess token.
"Here, what does Uncle Ji need this for?" She handed her princess token to Ji Lingfeng.
Ji Lingfeng was stunned. He didn't expect Wanyue to trust him so much and give him her token so easily.
In fact, Wanyue's thoughts were very simple. She felt that Ji Lingfeng was her father's good brother and also her sister Cao'er's good friend.
Ji Lingfeng was someone she could trust.
She never holds anything back from people she trusts.
Ji Lingfeng toyed with the token in his hand, his voice carrying a hint of pleading, "When you leave, could you give this token to Shen Cao?"
"How about we just let her keep it for you for a while?"
Wanyue thought for a moment, "But Sister Cao'er doesn't know my identity. If I give this token to Sister Cao'er, then she will know my identity."
She shook her head. "No, once Sister Cao'er finds out my identity, there will definitely be a barrier between us, and she won't treat me the same way she does now."
He stared at Wanyue, who actually thought that Shen Cao hadn't recognized her.
She's openly calling Shen Yu'an her cousin.
That's it.
"Then how about I deliver it?"
Without hesitation, Wanyue nodded, "Okay, then Uncle Ji, please pass it on for me."
She didn't care what Ji Lingfeng said to Shen Cao; it wasn't her concern anyway.
"Aren't you curious why I gave this token to her?"
Wanyue rolled her eyes at him. "Uncle Ji, do you really think I'm a fool?"
These days, Baicaoyuan has been doing better than ever since it opened, which has naturally attracted some resistance from its competitors.
Some people even began to openly inquire about the person behind the Hundred Herbs Garden.
They didn't believe that such a large restaurant could be opened by just two young girls.
Furthermore, the fact that even the county magistrate personally came to oversee the opening day suggests that the owner behind it must be someone of considerable status.
He was at least of higher status than a county magistrate.
The county magistrate treated the two shopkeepers with great respect.
These people quieted down for a few days, and then began to secretly inquire about the Hundred Herbs Garden again.
Uncle Ji asked her for the token, presumably because he had been dealing with similar matters these past few days and wanted to leave some protection for Sister Cao'er.
"You're asking me for this token, or are you giving it to Sister Cao'er?"
"You just asked me again when I'm leaving."
"It must be your idea that if I leave, Wei Siyu and Shen Yu'an will also leave, leaving Sister Cao'er alone in Xin'an County."
"This token is just to give her some protection."
Ji Lingfeng's gaze turned more serious; he had indeed underestimated this girl.
Indeed, how could a child raised in the royal family be so innocent?
Royals are the most intelligent and know best how to survive.
"You're quite clever!"
Wanyue was very happy to receive praise from Ji Lingfeng. "I'll take it as Uncle Ji praising me."
"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now." She had just seen Sister Cao'er go into the kitchen, so she must be making something delicious again.
She had to hurry and check on the kitchen.
But as she reached the door, she suddenly stopped.
He turned around, revealing a sly, gossipy look.
"Uncle Ji, you like my sister Cao'er, don't you?" She used a tone of affirmation, not a question.
Ji Lingfeng was taken aback by her sudden question.
He choked for a moment, the words stuck in his throat for a long time, unable to find the right words to say.
Seeing his reaction, Wan Yue knew she had guessed correctly.
She didn't wait for Ji Lingfeng's reply and quickly turned and left.
This was the first time she had ever seen Uncle Ji speechless when asked such a question.
She skipped and hopped happily into the kitchen.
"What's wrong? Why are you so happy?"
Wanyue was still smiling happily, which made Shen Cao a little curious.
"Nothing?" Wanyue had no intention of telling Sister Cao'er right now.
In her heart, Sister Cao'er deserved the best man in the world. No, if you ask her, there wasn't a single lousy man in the world who was worthy of her Sister Cao'er.
She looked curiously at the stove. "Sister Cao'er, what delicious food are you making?"
"smell good!"
"Peanut sweet soup!"
Inside the Grand Tutor's mansion in the capital.
Zhou Zhou looked at the bowl of steaming peanut sweet soup in front of her.
A blush crept across the girl's face.
"Miss, this is peanut sweet soup made by Young Master Shen himself."
"Young Master Shen is so kind to you." It's been like this for several days in a row; I've received a bowl of peanut sweet soup every day.
There was also a note, but she didn't know what was written on it.
However, every time her daughter sees it, she can't help but giggle like an idiot.
Just like it is now.
She shook her head, got up and left, closing the door behind her.
Cui'er had seen everything clearly about Shen Chen and her young mistress's affair.
The man was in love with the woman, and the woman was interested in him.
However, they never actually broke the ice.
Although Young Master Shen had feelings for her young lady, he always remained very polite.
Since the last New Year, her young mistress's attitude towards Young Master Shen has been completely different from before.
The two always maintained proper decorum and kept their feelings for each other within the bounds of propriety.
Two days ago, in the garden of the Grand Tutor's mansion, Young Master Shen happened to encounter Miss, who was feeling unwell and looked pale.
"Lili, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Lili looked up and saw Shen Chen looking at her with concern in his eyes.
She clutched her stomach, looking somewhat embarrassed.
"No, it's nothing, my stomach just hurts a little."
That afternoon, I received a bowl of peanut sweet soup and a note.
"I learned this peanut sweet soup recipe from my mother. My younger sister used to get better after drinking my mother's peanut sweet soup when she had a stomachache."
Zhou Zhou looked at the note in front of him and a smile curved his lips.
Then he looked at the bowl of peanut sweet soup.
A gentleman keeps away from the kitchen, yet he actually went into the kitchen for her.
That bowl of peanut sweet soup was exceptionally fragrant and sweet.