Chapter 1475: Brother Xuxu Side Story (Part 1)
Brother Xuxu saw there were three days of holiday coming up, and with great weather, he arranged with two friends to go drink and have some fun. His friend Meng Cheng thought drinking was boring and suggested going for an outing in the countryside. His family had a manor at the vacation villa, so why not go there.
Brother Xuxu thought for a while and agreed, and the other friend Wen Ning also agreed.
April, the most beautiful season. At this time, the apricot blossoms had already fallen, but the pear blossoms were in full bloom, petals scattered fragrantly on the ground as their scent wafted everywhere. Brother Xuxu looked around, surrounded by flowers, the fragrance sinking into his heart, intoxicating him, with birds singing in the trees. Brother Xuxu felt a bit regretful, "If only my mom were here." His mother could certainly capture this beautiful scenery on canvas.
Meng Cheng laughed and said, "Lady Lian visited here before, and stayed for over a month! She has seen all the beautiful sights in Capital City."
An Xu suggested, "How about we bring bows and arrows to hunt?" This group of people all knew each other from the Primus Battalion and had particularly good relationships.
Wen Ning shook his head and said, "Haven’t had enough of messing about in the camp? It’s rare to have two days off, let’s just rest peacefully!" Rare indeed to have a holiday, he really didn’t want to carry bows and arrows running around the mountains.
After half a day’s journey, Meng Cheng looked at the weather and said, "It’s almost noon, let’s go have lunch at the manor!"
The two nodded in agreement.
Before going inside, Meng Cheng reminded, "My sister and cousin are with my mother at the villa, so don’t go bumping into them when you get there."
Brother Xuxu laughed and said, "I’ve heard you mention your sister but never met her. Today is a lucky day, we can see her true appearance."
Wen Ning laughed and said, "What kind of talk is that? It’s not right for girls to just meet strangers." He understood: the outing might be false, but Meng Cheng preparing to match Brother Xuxu was true. Nowadays, who in Capital City doesn’t know that Lady Lian is looking for a wife for An Xu? Thinking of this, Wen Ning felt a bit uneasy.
As they entered the manor, they heard a peal of laughter like silver bells halfway through. Brother Xuxu found it interesting, "Ah Cheng, that laugh can’t be your sister." According to Ah Cheng, his sister was a proper young lady.
Meng Cheng nodded, "Mm, that’s my cousin Wuying."
Brother Xuxu thought the name was a bit odd, though it wasn’t appropriate to say so since she was indeed someone’s cousin.
When the group entered the courtyard, the first thing Brother Xuxu saw was a girl standing under a pear blossom tree. This young girl seemed about fifteen or sixteen, with a round face, looking particularly adorable, with rosy cheeks, radiating youthful vitality.
The girl didn’t panic seeing three unfamiliar men walking in, instead laughingly said to the girl beside her, "Miaoer, cousin is here." Then, she walked over with a sweet smile to greet Brother Xuxu and the others.
Brother Xuxu thought the girl was rather bold.
Ah Cheng introduced Wen Ning and Brother Xuxu to the two young ladies.
Brother Xuxu only then noticed Meng Cheng’s sister. Meng Cheng’s sister, Meng Miaoer, was quite pretty, a charming and gentle type of girl. However, Brother Xuxu had seen many such girls and wasn’t interested; instead, he found Zhang Wuying’s vibrant character intriguing.
Wuying was a bit surprised, "You’re the Earl of Pingyang’s son? You don’t quite look it!"
Brother Xuxu raised an eyebrow, wanting to ask if she had seen his father, but before he could speak, Ah Cheng’s sister Miaoer looked at him and softly asked, "Are you Lady Lian’s son? I really like Lady Lian, just never had the chance to meet her." Yueyao is a legend in the service world, or rather throughout the entire Great Yuan Dynasty.
Brother Xuxu smiled and said, "If there’s a chance, you will definitely get to meet my mother."
Wuying eyed Brother Xuxu and then said, "You better keep your word!"
Brother Xuxu amusingly looked at Wuying and said, "What’s keeping one’s word?" As if he was a swindler.
Wuying snorted coldly, "Saying vague things on purpose. Who knows if you’re just fooling my cousin?" She saw Brother Xuxu as if he were bamboozling her cousin; otherwise, he could just say a time, and then make sure there’s an invitation to the Meng Family, and naturally her cousin could meet Lady Lian.
Brother Xuxu thought the girl was interesting, and laughed, saying, "It’s not that I’m fooling you; it’s that my mother doesn’t like socializing, rarely goes out, and doesn’t like meeting strangers at home. Only when there’s a happy occasion at my place, and an event to host, can we invite you over." Though she was his friend’s cousin, he couldn’t disturb his mother just because of friendship.
