149, Invitation (3 More)
I didn’t say too much.
The grand words of willing to go through fire and water for you, that I would spare no effort, were unsaid; rather simply, I hope you are well.
This “I hope you are well” actually ward her heart more than those unrealistic grand gestures of braving life and limb.
She nodded slightly, “I understand now!”
In order not to beco a plaything of those so-called nobles, and not to have co to another world in vain, those thoughts of muddling through simply won’t do.
After the dishes were ready, and Yuanbao had not returned, Xie Zhinuan thought for a mont, “Silly girl, go over and invite Master Li to co eat!”
“…” The silly girl was stunned, then promptly ran out.
Xie Zhinuan stood in her spot, smiling helplessly, “Aunt Chen, go scoop out so of the bayberry wine I steeped, not too much!”
Xie Zhinuan swiftly washed the jade cup Li Hengyi had given her, preparing to fill it with wine soon.
The jade cup was very beautiful, especially the gold thread at the top of it; when two cups were put together, they connected seamlessly.
She quickly stir-fried a green vegetable, Chinese chives with eggs.
Then she washed her hands and went to wait by the door.
After Li Hengyi returned, he stood silently in the courtyard.
His brows furrowed slightly as he slled the scent of food from across the way.
Yuanbao still had not co back!
The silly girl ca over and was led to the doorway; she didn’t dare to step into the courtyard and said softly from outside, “Sir, the lady is inviting you to eat!”
Upon hearing this, Li Hengyi turned to look at the silly girl.
For the first ti, he seriously observed this scout, then morized her appearance to ensure he would recognize her as soone from Xie Zhinuan’s side in the future.
“Hmm!”
He responded indifferently.
As if he was not at all pleased.
Only the hand behind his back was subtly knocking.
After stepping out, Li Hengyi walked briskly, his lips tinged with a smile.
Seeing Xie Zhinuan waiting for him at the door, his mood lifted further.
“Miss Xie!”
“Master Li!”
Xie Zhinuan smiled warmly, “Please, Master Li!”
She stepped aside to let Li Hengyi enter the courtyard.
To lead him to the dining hall.
Xie Zhinuan’s residence had a dining hall, but it was hardly ever used, as they usually ate at a small table by the kitchen, sotis even moving it to the courtyard.
“Please take a seat, Master Li!”
“Sure!”
Li Hengyi sat down, and Xie Zhinuan took a seat beside him.
Having just finished cooking, she was sweating, and the scent of Leng Zhuxiang beca even stronger; Li Hengyi looked down and inhaled subtly without showing it.
“Master Li, this is the bayberry wine I steeped myself. Yuanbao was the one who found the wine for it, have a taste!”
Xie Zhinuan poured wine for Li Hengyi.
The bright red wine looked particularly lovely in the white jade cup.
That vibrant color…
Li Hengyi quickly glanced at Xie Zhinuan’s lips and found them to be of the sa shade.
Feeling a tightness in his chest, Li Hengyi’s ears grew sowhat hot.
He responded with a bit of shyness, picked up the cup, and gently sipped.
The wine that Yuanbao had found could not be bad, and he had not dared to accept too much Silver from Xie Zhinuan, bringing it to her for a tenth of the price.
The water that Xie Zhinuan used to clean the bayberries had been treated with Spiritual Spring Water. Even after it dried, the bayberries still retained traces of the water, and when placed into the wine jar to infuse, the richness of the wine was brought out, yet it was all contained within.
Only when tasted would the excellence of the wine beco apparent.
Xie Zhinuan also lifted her cup to take a sip.
The last ti she drank it, it seed not to be as llow.
Li Hengyi nodded in approval, “It’s excellent; you shouldn’t sell this wine. If you do want to sell it, sell it to !”
“Sure!”
She indeed had no intention of selling this wine.
“Please help yourself to the dishes, Master Li!”
Li Hengyi nodded.
He served himself so dishes to eat, and when he picked up his jade cup, he faced Xie Zhinuan.
After hesitating for a mont, Xie Zhinuan lifted her jade cup to gently tap his, taking a light sip as well.
She continued to eat.
Both were silent.
Chapter 151
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