noffsinger Chapter 70 Coming to seek trouble
Chapter 70 Coming to seek trouble
The next morning, sunlight filtered through the dappled leaves and dappled the ground. After a quick breakfast, Su Yuning hurried to catch her train back to the capital. Her slender figure gradually disappeared into the dawn.
Ye Beichen stood silently, gazing in the direction Su Yuning had left, a sudden, indescribable sense of loss welling up within him. This feeling washed over him like a tidal wave, leaving him feeling incredibly heavy. However, before Ye Beichen could even recover from the sadness of parting, a burst of noise shattered the surrounding tranquility.
Not far away, the white-haired Master Nangong rushed towards them menacingly, cursing as he approached: "Ye Beichen, get out here!" His voice boomed like thunder in the air.
Hearing the piercing shout, Ye Beichen's already irritable mood instantly worsened. He impatiently walked out of the tent, looked at the hostile-looking Master Nangong, and angrily questioned, "Master Nangong, what exactly do you want here?"
Master Nangong's eyes widened in anger as he pointed at Ye Beichen and roared, "You still have the nerve to ask me? My poor little daughter became a nun because of you! Today you must give me a reasonable explanation!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Beichen was taken aback at first, then frowned and asked, "Become a monk? Do you mean running away from home?" At this moment, he clearly did not fully understand the true meaning behind Master Nangong's words.
Master Nangong's face was filled with grief, and his lips trembled as he replied, "She went to Jingci'an. You actually think it's as simple as her running away from home? The reasons behind this are not so easily overlooked!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Beichen was struck as if by lightning, his body swaying violently, and he nearly fell to the ground. Just then, fortunately, the old lord arrived in time and swiftly supported his swaying body.
"Are you alright, Beichen?" the old lord asked with concern, his eyes filled with worry and anxiety.
Ye Beichen forced himself to steady himself, his face as pale as paper, and managed a weak smile as he said, "I'm fine..." However, his weak voice could not hide the unease and fear in his heart.
"Old man Nangong, if you have a problem, come at me! Don't make things difficult for my son!" The old lord glared angrily and replied, his tone filled with rage and dissatisfaction.
Master Nangong stubbornly raised his head and retorted without backing down, "I refuse! I want him to kneel before my daughter in front of everyone and sincerely apologize. Only in this way can he at least make up for his mistake!"
Upon hearing this, the old lord's lips curled into a cold smile, and he then questioned, "Hmph, besides this, what other ideas do you have? Feel free to say them all! Let's see if I can meet your demands."
Upon hearing this, Master Nangong clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force. He gritted his teeth and replied, "I will not only make him kneel down and admit his mistake, but I will also make Ye Beichen voluntarily give up his position as lord, and I will take over as the new lord!"
The old lord was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world. He stopped laughing and said in a mocking tone, "The position of lord has always been passed down from father to son, generation after generation, without exception. Do you really think you can be a generation below Beichen? That's utterly ridiculous!"
"Impossible!" Enraged, Master Nangong walked up to the old lord and punched him to the ground. The old lord was caught off guard and fainted.
At this moment, Ye Beichen's rage erupted like a volcano, instantly scorching the surrounding air. His eyes widened, veins bulged on his forehead, and his hands gripped Master Nangong's collar tightly, as if he wanted to devour him alive. Then, without mercy, Ye Beichen unleashed a torrent of abuse on Master Nangong, his voice like thunder, deafening. However, he seemed to feel this wasn't enough, and while reprimanding him, he shouted, "Guards! Someone dares to assassinate the old lord! Seize this audacious person immediately!"
"Yes, sir!" A clear and resounding reply rang out, and the well-trained guards rushed into the tent like arrows released from a bow. Agile and nimble, they subdued Master Nangong in the blink of an eye. Despite being imprisoned, Master Nangong remained proud and defiant. His face flushed with rage, his breathing rapid, and he cursed incessantly, "You two shameless bastards, how dare you treat me like this! I swear, one day I will make you pay a terrible price and wipe you out completely!"
Hearing these vile words, the old lord was even more enraged. He slammed his fist on the table, stood up, pointed at Master Nangong, and roared, "Insolence! Get out of here!" His roar was like the cry of a dragon and the howl of a tiger, which made everyone present tremble.
A brief silence fell over the tent. Ye Beichen paced back and forth, head bowed, brows furrowed, face grim. A heavy weight pressed on his heart, making it hard to breathe. The old lord, noticing his son's distress, asked with concern, "Child, you seem so troubled. Perhaps something is troubling you? Tell me."
Ye Beichen slowly raised his head, his eyes filled with worry. After hesitating for a long time, he finally spoke, "Father, Xiaodoukou... she had a fight with me and actually went to become a nun in a fit of anger. I am really worried about her, but I don't know whether I should go and visit her?" As he spoke, he couldn't help but sigh deeply, his face showing deep helplessness and worry.
The old lord sighed, "Alas, it's all my fault. I said a lot of hurtful things to her, which is why she took this path. You go ahead, I won't go. Say goodbye to her properly, and let's have nothing to do with each other again."
"So, according to you, we can't even be friends anymore?" Ye Beichen asked with a sad expression.
The old lord sat upright in the carved sandalwood chair, his weathered hands resting quietly on his knees. With a solemn yet concerned expression, he advised his son, "Son, everything I've done is for your sake. You must maintain a proper distance from others. Only then can the young lady from the Su family live a peaceful and carefree life with you."
Hearing this, Ye Beichen lowered his head slightly, remained silent for a moment, then slowly raised his eyes to look at his father and softly replied, "Alright then, Father, your son understands your good intentions." After saying that, he turned around and walked out of the tent with firm but slightly heavy steps.
Meanwhile, in the bustling capital city, as spring returned and all things revived, everywhere was a vibrant scene of blooming flowers and verdant willows. Warm, pleasant sunshine bathed the streets and alleys, as if draping the entire city in a golden veil. In this beautiful season, the lively and adorable Chestnut Girl excitedly ran to Fatty Girl and enthusiastically invited, "Fatty Girl, how about we go for a spring outing outside the city?"
Faced with Chestnut Girl's sudden suggestion, Fatty Girl looked puzzled. She frowned and asked curiously, "Oh dear, it's only been a short time since the beginning of spring. What fun things are there outside the city?"
Upon hearing this, Chestnut Girl smiled sweetly and replied with a beaming smile, "Sister Fatty, although it's only early spring, there are so many fun things to do outside the city! For example, there are interesting activities like digging for wild vegetables, flying kites, and driving oxen to plow the fields. You must have experienced these delightful rural activities when you were a child in your hometown, right?"
To everyone's surprise, the chubby girl was so frightened by this that she took several steps back, waving her hands frantically and crying out in panic, "No, no, no, I won't go! I absolutely don't want to herd the cow! That huge thing is too scary, it terrifies me!" Seeing the chubby girl's exaggerated reaction, Chestnut Girl couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle, teasing her half-jokingly, "Oh, chubby girl, you've grown into a beautiful young lady, how can you still be afraid of a mere old cow? Hahaha..."
The chubby girl recounted her past experience with a serious expression: "Once, when I was herding oxen to plow the field, I foolishly wore a red dress and went into the field. Who knew that as soon as the old ox saw red, it went crazy and charged at me. I was so scared that I ran for my life, but it still chased me all over the field. Finally, I accidentally fell into a deep ditch by the roadside and got covered in mud. From then on, I was terrified of herding oxen and never dared to touch it again!"
Chestnut Girl laughed so hard she almost fell over, tears streaming down her face. Between laughs, she said, "Hahaha, you're so funny! But don't worry, we're not herding cattle or plowing the fields today, we're just going out to dig up some fresh wild vegetables. And I even prepared some pretty kites, so when we're tired and resting, we can fly them together. Come on, let's go outside! There are so many people outside right now, it'll be so lively!"
The chubby girl nodded a little shyly and suggested in a low voice, "Then how about... we invite Tianshuo and Tianqi to come along too? Wouldn't it be more fun with two more people?"
Upon hearing this, Chestnut Girl immediately put on a stern face and pretended to be angry, replying, "Hmph, it's so much more comfortable for us girls to go out and have fun by ourselves. Why do we need to bring those boys along? If you say that again, I really won't talk to you anymore!"
Seeing this, the chubby girl quickly gave in: "Okay, okay, I'll do whatever you say. You stay here quietly and wait for me while I go find a basket for wild vegetables and a small shovel for digging." After saying that, she turned around and ran into the house to rummage through drawers and cabinets.
Not long after, the chubby girl came running out excitedly, carrying a large bamboo basket and two small shovels. Her cheeks were slightly flushed, and a few beads of sweat glistened on her forehead. The two girls smiled at each other, then linked arms, filled with joy and anticipation, and walked towards the fields. Along the way, they chatted and laughed, as if the whole world was filled with sunshine and happiness.
"Fatty, you run a gym, so why are there shovels, baskets, and straw hats here? That's really strange!" Chestnut Girl blinked her big, curious eyes and asked with a puzzled look.
Upon hearing Chestnut Girl's question, Fatty Girl smiled憨厚ly and explained cheerfully, "Oh dear, these are all things my father accidentally left here."
"Oh, I see. Okay." Chestnut Girl nodded slightly, her sweet smile still on her lips, echoing the chubby girl's words.
Just then, it was already noon. Sunlight streamed through the windows into the gym, creating dappled patterns of light and shadow. Tianqi walked briskly into the gym, intending to have lunch there. However, as soon as he stepped through the door, a clear and loud "cooing" sound reached his ears.
Tianqi looked in the direction of the sound and saw her younger brother, Tianshuo, standing to the side, one hand covering his stomach and the other scratching his head somewhat embarrassedly. Seeing this, Tianqi frowned and asked with concern and a hint of reproach, "Tianshuo, haven't you eaten yet? Why is your stomach growling so loudly?"
Upon hearing his brother's words, Tian Shuo's face instantly flushed red. He smiled awkwardly, then gently rubbed his stomach and replied, "Hehe, brother, I'm really sorry, it's probably because my 'lunch bell' rang."
"Hmph, you rascal, didn't your sister-in-law prepare lunch for you?" Tianqi asked, hands on her hips, her face full of dissatisfaction.
Tian Shuo quickly waved his hand and honestly told his brother the whole story: "No, sister. This morning, Chestnut Girl came to see you, saying she wanted to go dig for wild vegetables together. You originally wanted to take us with you, but Chestnut Girl disagreed and insisted on going with you alone. In the end, they both went out, leaving me alone in the shop to help with the business. But it's okay, I'm a real man, this little thing is no problem for me!" After saying that, Tian Shuo puffed out his chest, looking very proud of himself.
Tianqi gently reached out and stroked his hair tenderly, a doting smile playing on her lips. Then she let out a hearty laugh: "Haha, silly boy, you're so adorably naive. You've been tricked and you don't even realize it, hahaha."
Upon hearing this, Tian Shuo's eyes widened instantly, his face filled with astonishment and confusion, followed by a hint of worry. He stared intently at his brother and asked anxiously, "Then... what are we going to do? Now there's no one to cook for me!"
Tianqi quickly stepped forward, patted Tianshuo's shoulder, and comforted him in a gentle but firm tone, "Don't worry, little brother, I'm here. How could I let you go hungry? Just wait for me here in the shop, and I'll go out and buy you something delicious right away. Just tell me what you want to eat!"
Hearing his brother's words, Tian Shuo's tightly furrowed brows immediately relaxed, and he jumped up excitedly like a little rabbit, grinning from ear to ear: "Wow, that's great! I knew my brother loved me the most! My brother is so awesome! I want to eat beef noodles, the fragrant and hot kind!"
"Okay, no problem! Just wait here, I'll be back with some delicious beef noodles soon." The village chief's nephew smiled and nodded, agreeing to his brother's request. Then he turned and strode out to buy food.