Chapter 335: At Your Service
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Zhao Chuchu walked out of the room when it was evening.
Yuan Hui was playing on the swing in the courtyard. When she saw Zhao CHuchu walk out, she immediately got down from the swing.
Zhao Chuchu passed the chest of items to Yuan Hui. “Some small gifts for you, take it!”
Yuan Hui was elated. She said, “Thank you, Sister Lin!”
“You’re welcome. Do you want me to teach you how to use them or go back and read them yourself? I wrote the instructions for each of them on the paper.”
“You teach me.”
Yuan Hui was eager to spend more time with Zhao Chuchu. Naturally, she wanted Zhao Chuchu to teach her step-by-step.
Zhao Chuchu could tell what the girl was thinking.
But, regardless of whether it was a man or a woman, it was always a pleasing feeling to be liked.
Zhao Chuchu was no exception to this feeling.
After dinner, she took out all of the trinkets and taught Yuan Hui how to use each of them.
Yuan Hui was a smart person. While she quickly learned how to use the items, she was also astonished by how well-crafted they were.
“All of these just look like decorative ornaments. I didn’t think that they would be so powerful. Even the skilled carpenters my dad hired last time might not be able to make these. Chuchu, what do you not know how to do? Seriously, compared to you, I feel like I’m just a useless, good-for-nothing!”
“I was backed into a corner and had no choice but to keep learning and make myself stronger. If I had the choice, I would rather live a carefree life like Huihui without worrying about stuff. All the impressive skills you see right now result from countless hours of hard work.”
“I’m sorry, Chuchu. I didn’t mean that you didn’t spend time on these skills. I’m just admiring your ability to do so much. Unlike me, all I can do is sit and wait to die when something happens. I can’t do anything. Sigh… I would have been dead long ago if I weren’t so lucky.”
Zhao Chuchu rubbed her head and said, “Luck is a type of strength as well. But since you now know that you’re in danger, why don’t you make some time to learn some self-defense skills? The best time to plant a tree was ten years ago. The next best time is right now.”
“You’re right. I should try to learn some skills. Chuchu, are you willing to take students? Can I go to Yuanjiang County to learn from you after the new year?” “I can’t teach you a lot, but I can find people to recommend a teacher for you.
How about that?”
Zhao Chuchu had thought about teaching Yuan Hui some skills.
But now that Yuan Hui is discussing the engagement between her and Qiao Heting, naturally, she would be standing on Duke Ding’s side.
Zhao Chuchu wanted to keep a distance from Yuan Hui before confirming that Duke Ding wouldn’t hurt Xie Jun. If they fell out of Duke Ding in the future, Yuan Hui would be caught between a rock and a hard place. Zhao Chuchu would stand on Xie Heng’s side unconditionally.
“Yes, I’ll listen to you.”
Yuan Hui wasn’t aware of all the tricky reasoning behind the scene. She was pretty satisfied with Zhao Chuchu’s arrangement.
After Yuan Hui learned to use all the trinkets, Zhao Chuchu returned to her room.
Zhao Chuchu was going back tomorrow. She felt a little regretful that she wouldn’t be able to see the show between the Xia clan and the Kang clan.
But that’s okay. Xie Heng would tell her about it. She didn’t mind knowing the details a little later than the others.
Perhaps it was because it had been too long since she had last returned to Yuanjiang County, but Zhao Chuchu couldn’t really sleep that night.
When she was finally going to fall asleep, the sky turned bright.
Under such circumstances, Zhao Chuchu’s senses were exceptionally sharp. She could hear almost every action of the people in the Yuan clan, which made her even less sleepy. She decided to get up.
She went to bid farewell to Old Mrs. Yuan and politely declined her offer for her to stay a few more nights as well as to arrange for a carriage to send her back.
“This is my first time traveling far. I came here in a rush and couldn’t admire the scenery on my way here. No need to arrange a carriage. I just need a single horse.”
“You’re a little girl. How can you travel such a long distance alone? You need someone to take care of you, right?”
“None of the best young men of Guanqing Province could defeat me. Don’t worry, Mrs. Yuan, I’ll be fine.”
Old Mrs. Yuan was convinced. Although she wasn’t at the poetry and literature gathering to witness Zhao Chuchu’s riding and arrow-shooting skills, she still heard from many of the girls in the clan about her legendary performance that day.
Zhao Chuchu clearly could protect herself. Old Mrs. Chen realized that she was worrying too much. Perhaps it was because of her age.
“l guess I’m worrymg too mucn. But still, you snould be caretul on your way back, don’t let your guard down. I know you’re strong, but what if you run into someone even stronger than you, right? Nothing is more important than your life. People can only have hope if they’re alive. That’s what you often said.”
Zhao Chuchu laughed. She didn’t expect Old Mrs. Yuan to lecture her with her own words.
“I got it. When I reach Guangging Province, I’ll get someone to send a message back to let you know that I’m safe. Mrs. Yuan, your body is pretty much fine now, but you should still take note of the reminders that I gave you.”
“Yup. Got it,” Old Mrs. Yuan said lovingly. She gestured at her maid.
The maid understood her signal. She returned to the room and brought out a box moments later.
“There are some items inside that I would like you to have. You saved my life, but I don’t know how to repay you. I’m sorry that I could only think of material possessions. I hope you don’t mind,” Old Mrs. Yuan took the box from the maid and passed it to Zhao Chuchu. “If you need help with anything in the future, just let me know. The Yuan clan will be at your service.”
“I didn’t do that much, Mrs. Yuan.”
“Please don’t reject these. Otherwise, I will feel guilty. I owe you a favor, but this is just a small gift to show my appreciation.”
Old Mrs. Yuan didn’t let Zhao CHuchu reject her gift. She stuffed the box into
Zhao Chuchu’s hand.
The box wasn’t very heavy, but Zhao Chuchu knew that the items inside were extremely valuable.
As for what it was, she could only find out when she had gotten back.
Old Mrs. Yuan kept asking her to stay for a few more days, but Zhao Chuchu still declined her offer.
Old Mrs. Yuan had no choice but to get people to prepare a horse for her before walking her out of the room.
Yuan Hui asked, “Would you come back to Guangqing later this year?”
“We’ll see. Maybe I’ll get the chance to come again.” Zhao Chuchu flipped onto the horse. There were several bags on horseback filled with useful items. These were all gifted by Mrs. Yuan as well. “Thank you very much. I’ll be leaving now.
See you in the future!”
Zhao Chuchu waved and rode away on the horse.
Yuan Hui stood at the door and looked at Zhao Chuchu’s figure until she disappeared from the street corner.
Yuan Hui felt a strong sense of sadness in her heart. If only Zhao Chuchu lived in the capital of the Guangqing province too. She would have a close friend whom she could talk to often and discuss the novel things happening in the city.
Sigh…
Of course, Zhao Chuchu didn’t know about Yuan Hui’s emotions.
Xie Heng was already outside the city at this point. All she could think of was leaving the city soon and returning home with Xie Heng.
To her, traveling was only fun with the people whom she loved!
Zhao Chuchu thought about this as she rode on the horse. Then, she got stopped at the city gates..
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