When Ye Jiayao went to wash up and came back, He Lianjing had already fallen asleep holding a pillow.
"Hey, get up and wash up. Wash up before going to bed." Ye Jiayao pushed him.
"Don't disturb me, I want to sleep..." He Lianjing slapped her hand away, turned around and continued to sleep.
"Hey, do you want to be a bedbug? Get up quickly." Ye Jiayao took the pillow out of his arms.
He Lianjing was so disturbed by her that he had no choice but to get up slowly. Still unable to open his eyes, he stumbled to the bathroom.
Ye Jiayao put together four long stools that matched the Eight Immortals table to make a simple bed. She took a pillow and a thin blanket to half cushion and half cover it.
When the job was done, Ye Jiayao lay on the simple bed and let out a long sigh of relief.
Although this bed is a little hard and a little uneven, it is much better than sleeping in a dilapidated temple pavilion, and it doesn't have the unpleasant smell of a big bed. Let's spend the night first and see if we can ask Butler Li for a deck chair or a straw mat tomorrow.
When He Lianjing came back from washing up, he saw Ye Jiayao sleeping on a long stool and wondered, "Why don't you sleep on the stool when you have a bed?"
Ye Jiayao hummed and said, "I'm not used to sleeping in the same bed with others."
"Aren't you sleeping with so many people in Datongpu? Are you still afraid that I will molest you? I'm not as good as Long Yang." He Lianjing said disdainfully.
Ye Jiayao said in her heart: If you were really a broken sleeve, I would feel at ease again.
"That's so long-winded. How about you sleep on the stool and I'll sleep on the bed." Ye Jiayao glanced at him and turned around.
He Lianjing sat on the edge of the bed and looked at her curled up on the stool, feeling very uncomfortable. Although she is fierce all day long and always takes pleasure in bullying him, it can be seen that she still takes good care of him. She always gives him food first. Even if she sleeps in a ruined temple, she always provides a clean and dry place. Let him sleep. She has been busy all night today. She looks like she is very relaxed when she cooks food smoothly. But he is not stupid. Those women who only work as helpers complain that their backs and arms hurt. Hers Life is the heaviest, it would be strange if you are not tired.
Thinking of this, He Lianjing said, "Come and sleep on the bed."
Ye Jiayao said impatiently: "As I said, I'm not used to being with others..."
"I'll sleep on the stool and you'll sleep on the bed." He Lianjing said.
Ye Jiayao was stunned for a moment. He was willing to give her the bed, which surprised her. He is a pampered young man from a rich family. He has always been dissatisfied with this and that. Now he has learned to consider others. This is a good thing. If a person does not experience hardships, he will never grow.
Just like her, she never had to worry about her livelihood. Once she passed through, she had to face various challenges of survival crisis. Is there any use in complaining? It’s useless. Is depression helpful? She will only die faster, so she has been working hard, living hard, and wanting to live a better life. Even if the whole world abandons her, she will not give up on herself.
"Pull it down. You're so tall and don't sleep well. Don't fall down in the middle of the night. Go to sleep quickly." Ye Jiayao said in a bad tone, but her heart was warm.
He Lianjing lay down depressedly, looking sideways at the thin back. He was so far away that he couldn't smell the faint fragrance on her body, the kind of breath that made him feel at ease and warm, and he longed for it.
He knew that he was not an easy person to get along with. As she said, he was very hypocritical and had an arrogant and bad temper. But in the palace, everyone accommodated him. He felt that it was natural and he felt at ease. He had never been like this before. Feeling uneasy and guilty.
He has experienced more in the past few days than he has experienced in sixteen years. He never thought that a person he met by chance on Lianhu Lake would have such a big impact on him. They were almost the same age, but he was like an ignorant child in front of her. He knew nothing and knew nothing. He was used to being flattered by others. He always felt that he was great. For the first time, he realized that he was so incompetent. If Without her, he might really have to beg for food.
Yaoyao, when I get to Jinling, I will definitely fulfill my promise and let you live a good life without having to wander around.
He Lianjing silently repeated his promise in his heart, raised his hand and waved at the candlestick. The candle flame jumped a few times and went out.
In three days, Ye Jiayao thrived in Rich Man Li's house. Everyone from Mrs. Li to the caretaker's big yellow dog liked her.
He Lianjing summarized the reasons why Ye Jiayao is so popular. First of all, she has a good skin and a harmless smile. Secondly, she is very warm and enthusiastic. She greets everyone she meets and is hard-working.
So Helianjing became depressed again. She smiled at everyone, so why was she so mean to him? Could it be that, as she said, he really deserved scolding? Is he that bad
On the fourth day, the Li family's caravan set off as scheduled.
Ye Jiayao and He Lianjing were sitting on the herbal medicine bag on the big cart. Although the transportation was a bit crude, they finally didn't have to walk. Ye Jiayao was very satisfied and in a great mood, singing loudly.
"The river flows eastward, and the stars in the sky are like the Big Dipper..."
There are so many heroes in Shandong, and singing hero songs is the most appropriate occasion. However, she deliberately yelled in a rough voice, and her wild tune made He Lianjing beside him get goosebumps.
"Hey, can you stop howling? Don't attract the wolf if you turn around." He Lianjing said in pain, plugging his ears.
Ye Jiayao rolled her eyes at him and continued singing: "When you see injustice on the road, roar, take action when it's time to take action..."
Everyone in the caravan laughed, these two young men were so funny.
Seeing that everyone was happy, Ye Jiayao sang more and more enthusiastically. At first, everyone thought it was new, but after listening to it four or five times, they finally couldn't stand it anymore and started picking out their ears.
"Brother Li, are you tired? Take a rest if you feel tired." Li Mao, the son of Butler Li, the leader of the caravan, couldn't help but say implicitly.
Helian Jing burst out laughing.
Ye Jiayao stopped talking and said in her heart: I sing so passionately. I am trying to cheer you up and adjust the atmosphere. But you don't know how to appreciate it.
Ye Jiayao shook her fist as big as a red bean paste bag at He Lianjing as a warning. He Lianjing finally stopped his wanton ridicule, but he still couldn't help but curling up the corners of his mouth and shaking his shoulders.
There is no need to worry about finding food or where to stay tonight. The journey becomes easier and more interesting.
Two days later, the caravan arrived in Jining and took the water route instead. The boat was sailing smoothly, hundreds of miles a day. Ye Jiayao calculated the distance. At this speed, he could reach Jinling in more than ten days.
Seeing that she was about to arrive in Yangzhou, Ye Jiayao became entangled. Should she disembark in Yangzhou and go back to Ye's house
Will her stepmother's eyes fall down in surprise when she sees her? Does dad know about this scheming game? However, even if her father knew about it, I believe he would not seek justice for her. He might even help her stepmother and second sister to harm her for the reputation of the Ye and Wei family.
Ye Jiayao thought about it and gave up the idea of taking the risk.
So... go to grandma's house? Grandma loves her the most and will definitely make the decision for her.
But after thinking about it, Ye Jiayao shook her head again. At the beginning of the year, someone came to her grandfather's house and said that her grandmother was not in good health. If her grandmother knew that her most beloved granddaughter was bullied like this and she would be angry to death, it would be better not to cause trouble for her elderly family. .
"Hey, what are you thinking about?" He Lianjing came to the deck and saw Ye Jiayao sitting on the boat in a daze, so he came over to ask.
Ye Jiayao glanced at him lightly, "You brat, how come you have the same moral character as that stupid donkey? He's always doing this."
"I'm thinking about what to have for lunch." Ye Jiayao replied lazily.
He Lianjing smiled and said, "Actually, you don't have to change the way you cook every day. How can it not hurt your brain? I'm surprised. You said you're not a cook, how can you cook so many dishes?"
Ye Jiayao raised her eyebrows and said, "What's so strange about this? Your brother and I are geniuses. Is it easy to understand? It's like you learn piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, riding and archery from the same master. Some of you can master it very quickly. The skills involved must be mastered, but some people just can’t learn it well. You are the kind of person who doesn’t have much understanding, so you find it strange.”
He Lianjing clicked his tongue and said, "I complimented you a few times and you floated into the sky. I think you are just a foodie. You only think about food all day long."
Ye Jiayao grinned and said with a smile: "Congratulations, you are not so stupid that there is no cure. Interest is the best teacher and the source of motivation. Only when you are interested in something, will you know how to do it?" Concentrate on it, devote yourself to it, do everything you can to do it, and do your best, so no matter what you do, the most important thing is your intention.”
"Preaching again, I think you can not only be a cook, but also a teacher." Helian Jing curled his lips.
Ye Jiayao smiled mockingly to herself. These were all good words, but it was a pity that she didn't understand them before. Every time the teacher nagged her, she was annoyed. Now she understands it deeply. If she could listen to it and learn more skills, maybe Now there is an extra way, instead of just relying on cooking and eating.
Li Mao came out of the cabin and shouted to Ye Jiayao: "Brother Li, we will arrive in Yangzhou soon. We have to go ashore to deliver goods. Do you and Brother Jing want to go ashore to have some fun?"
He Lianjing said excitedly: "Let's go ashore and have some fun! I've been to Yangzhou before and know a lot of interesting places. I'll take you there!"
The corner of Ye Jiayao's mouth twitched, "You just came here. I grew up here in my past and present lives, okay? Who will play with whom?"
"Okay, let's go ashore too." Ye Jiayao shouted back to Li Mao.
The ship slowly docked, and Li Mao directed everyone to move part of the goods ashore. They wanted to send medicinal materials to Jirentang, the largest drug store in Yangzhou.
Ye Jiayao called He Lianjing to help.
"It's okay, Brother Li, you go and have fun! The ship will be docked at the dock for the night. You don't have to make dinner today. Everyone is going ashore to have some drinks." Li Mao said with a smile.
In other words, today they are free and have a holiday.
So He Lianjing happily pulled Ye Jiayao ashore.
In the Tianzi Room No. 1 of Yuelaiju, the largest inn in Yangzhou City, Xia Chunyu drank tea while listening to Song Qi's report and asking for news about his return.
"My subordinates have inquired clearly. There are three sisters and one brother in the Ye family. The eldest lady is Ye Jinxuan, who is seventeen years old. The second lady is Ye Jinrong, who is sixteen years old. The third young master, Ye Zhongyuan, is fourteen years old. There is also a fourth lady who is only ten years old. That Ye The wife was originally a side wife, and she was raised as the wife after Ye Tongzhi's first wife passed away. Now, Miss Ye and Miss Ye are not in the house. The Ye family is very peaceful, as if nothing happened. The servants all say that Mrs. Ye The young lady married to the Wei family in Jinan, but the whereabouts of Miss Ye Er are unclear, she is not in the house anyway."
(End of chapter)