Chapter 226: My Cousin

Lian Fang Zhou smiled faintly: “There were some who had dishonest thoughts but they are all honest now! Isn’t there also Qin Feng and Su Zi Ji? They will help me!”

Cui Shao Xi was relieved. He smiled, nodding: “That’s good, I can rest assured!”

What are you worried for? You don’t need to say anything like this again! Lian Fang Zhou couldn’t help but sigh and resist the urge to roll her eyes.

“You tow remember to help Miss Lian well! Your benefits will be indispensable in the future!” Cui Shao Xi said, glancing at Qin Feng.

Qin Feng quickly agreed with a bow.

Lian Fang Zhou was about to urge him to go back when she suddenly hear Cui Yi shout: “Young Master, Young Master, the carriage of the Su residence is here! Oh, its Miss Su!”

At this time, Lian Fang Zhou and the others also heard Su Xin shouting “Cousin, Cousin!”.

Lian Fang Zhou’s face changed slightly and she quickly said: “I really have to go! Young Master Cui, don’t tell Miss Su that you have seen me!”

As soon as Cui Shao Xi saw the Su family carriage, he had frowned in disgust. Hearing Lian Fang Zhou, he looked surprised and asked: “Why?”

“Because,” Lian Fang Zhou paused, looking at him calmly and speaking bluntly: “I really can’t make time to go and say hello! If I knew that it was Miss Su but I didn’t go say hello, it would be rude!”

Seeing Su Xin’er getting closer, Cui Shao Xi knew it would be impossible to continue following Lian Fang Zhou and nodded, saying: “Don’t worry, you go quickly! It’s good to not be late!”

“Farewell!” Lian Fang Zhou nodded at him and lowered the curtain, asking the coachman to speed up.

As soon as Lian Fang Zhou left, Su Xin’s carriage arrived. She lifted the curtain and said to Cui Shao Xi with displeasure, “Cousin, why didn’t you answer me when I called?”

Cui Shao Xi had already turned his horse’s head and said with annoyance: “Don’t you see that I am riding a horse? How can I answer you with the wind in my mouth? Besides, aren’t you here now?”

“Oh, I didn’t think I had misunderstood my cousin!” Cui Shao Xi had always heard Cui Shao Xi’s words very well. She had complained but now was ashamed in an instant. She glanced at Lian Fang Zhou’s carriage curiously and asked: “Cousin, who was that? Why did they leave in a hurry? Why did cousin ride out of town to talk to them?”

Hearing Su Xin’s mouth full of questions, he knew she wanted him to tell her about his whereabouts the entire day before she would be satisfied. He was so bored, he didn’t even look at her. “My friend. I am anxious to go home!”

Su Xin let out an ‘oh’, her eyes bright as she started to say something. Cui Shao Xi suddenly turned his head and smiled: “I say, my cousin, it is really cold. I can’t bear it anymore, so I will go ahead. Ah, come back slowly!”

After speaking, he struck the whip a few times and the horse under his body cried out, shaking its head. Seeing this, Cui Yi hurried to follow. Hearing the lady calling out behind them, he couldn’t help but shake his head secretly.

Su Xin raised her voice a few times but Cui Shao Xi moved further and further away. She couldn’t help but stomp her feet with anger, saying with a deep tone: “Cousin! What is the matter with him? Didn’t he hear me calling him?” If he was cold, why not get in the carriage? How could he run off like that? What if he caught a chill from the wind?

Ju Xiang was long accustom to her lady’s IQ dropping close to zero whenever Cui Shao Xi was around. Hearing her speak, she didn’t dare try to persuaded her. After thinking about it, she laughed and said: “This carriage was a gift, were you going to share it?”

“What’s wrong with this? I wouldn’t mind!” Su Xin gave Ju Xiang and stern glance.

Ju Xiang hurried to say: “Although the young lady doesn’t mind, this maid would worry about the young lady’s reputation! Obviously, the young master is doing this for the sake of the young lady!”

Su Xin thought about this and her pretty face showed a deep sense of relief. She nodded, smiling: “You have some truth in what you say! I think so as well. But what if my cousin catches a cold? This is not my fault! Taking care of your body is just as important as someone’s reputation, Cousin is a fool…”

Truthfully, Su Xin would like her reputation to be mixed with her cousins.

Ju Xiang understood her intentions and smiled.

“Go back!” Su Xin raised her eyebrows and said: “I have to go back and make sure my cousin rests! Hurry up!”

Speechless, Ju Xiang watched as the coachman hurried to agree, turning the carriage back towards the city.

Lian Fang Zhou and the others arrived in Yuhe county in no time and changed back to their donkey cart. When they returned home, the sky was still light.

As soon as she put down her things and had a cup of hot tea, Lian Fang Zhou headed over to the Aunt Zhang’s house.

When Aunt Zhang saw her coming, she smiled and called “Fang Zhou is here!”. She didn’t need to ask why she had come.

“Aunt Zhang, is there any news?” Lian Fang Zhou was a little embarrassed. Hunting for this kind of thing, if you said it would be quick, of course it would be slow. Maybe they would even return without success.

Aunt Zhang sighed lightly and shook her head, smiling: “There is no news yet, I am waiting too. Don’t worry, my brother said that when there is news, he will immediately send someone to tell me.”

She comforted her, adding: “There are several strong men who are in a group together. If nothing else, there is some strength! Even if they don’t succeed, nothing will happen.”

“Yes!” Lian Fang Zhou nodded. “Ah Jian and Ah Ze are both stable people. I know I shouldn’t worry, but I’m still a little nervous. If I didn’t come over to ask, I would feel uneasy!”

Aunt Zhang laughed at her honesty and nodded: “I understand your mood, I would feel the same way!”

After exchanging some gossip, Lian Fang Zhou’s heart calmed down and she went home.

Although Lian Fang Qing and Lian Che were both young, they were really obedient and patient. They had promised Lian Fang Zhou not to tell Third Aunt and although she noticed that the siblings seemed restless all day and asked them repeatedly, they didn’t tell her.

Seeing Lian Fang Zhou return, Third Aunt said: “Will Ah Ze and Ah Jian not be back for dinner tonight? Since they are helping Aunt Zhang’s family, will they eat dinner at their house?”

Lian Fang Zhou let out a ‘hm’ sound and said: “They went to Aunt Zhang’s maiden family’s house and may not be back until tomorrow.”

Third Aunt said ‘oh’ and stopped caring.

During dinner, the room seemed empty without the two missing people and everyone felt the gap in their hearts, eating absent-mindedly.

Afterwards, Lian Che and Lian Fang Qing couldn’t help but ask Lian Fang Zhou quietly: “Sister, when will Brother Ah Jian and Second Brother be back? Will they be okay?”

TN: On the topic of Su Xin and Xi Que, it would really be better if people stopped encouraging their behavior. It only hurts them in the long run and causes problems! They’d both be likable enough girls if they calmed down a bit. I know this is common is these kinds of novels but its very annoying as a reader!