Xiaocao was a "stupid girl" and didn't notice all this. Wei Tingyu didn't care about the looks that fell on him. As for those who looked at Xiaocao, it was still within his tolerable range. Plus, he was in a good mood, so he naturally didn't care too much.
However, after the other party knew Xiaocao and the others' purpose, they wanted to go with them, saying that no one was more familiar with Zhao County than them. Although it was not big, there were still several places to go.
Wei Tingyu rejected it outright. He didn't want to have so many irrelevant people following him when he traveled with Xuan'er.
Xiao Cao smiled and said, "Tingyu is not mobile, and we are not planning to leave the city, so we can just walk around Chengcheng."
I just don’t know whether these people don’t understand or are just shameless. They say that they are guests and as hosts they should do their best to be hospitable. It’s okay if they don’t leave the city and they can still accompany them around the city.
So it is obvious that this cannot be shaken off.
So Wei Tingyu and Xiaocao ignored them and just followed them because they were really thick-skinned.
In fact, these people were indeed like that, although, in the end, not all of them followed, only three or four people.
Zhao County is only so big after all. Although it is lively, there are actually very limited things that catch the eye, especially Xiaocao. She doesn't have much interest in other things. In her eyes, the most valuable things are naturally the things that are most abundant here.
They were now visiting the best "commercial street" in Zhao County. As the number one medicinal material dealer in Zhao County, the Zhao family's pockets must be bulging. Therefore, most of the things used by the Zhao family came from here. Of course, since they were doing business, the Zhao family's caravan must be quite large. They often went to other places and brought back a lot of things. What's more, Xiaocao and the others came from the imperial city. In the eyes of these people in the Zhao family, they would not be short-sighted and think that these things were the best.
"Mr. Wei and Miss Wenren are from the imperial city, so they must have seen all the good things. You guys definitely don't like the things from our small place." As he spoke, he glanced at Xiaocao...
—The main thing was that Wei Tingyu hadn't spoken a word along the way, and only Xiaocao responded occasionally. Although she was a little annoyed in her heart, thinking that the guest didn't give face to the host, she was shocked when she accidentally met Wei Tingyu's cold gaze, and even felt that her initial perception was wrong, that he was a gentle and elegant nobleman... She didn't dare to talk to Wei Tingyu.
"Our Zhao family's business has always been in the south. People who have come back from outside say that places like the capital are very prosperous. Compared with the imperial city, it must be even more prosperous. I wonder if I will have the opportunity to go and see it in this lifetime."
"Yes, I heard that your Zhao family's influence has been expanding in recent years. Maybe one day it will spread to the imperial city." Xiaocao responded casually, then lowered his head and said something to Wei Tingyu.
Wei Tingyu raised the corner of his mouth slightly. No one else heard what Xiaocao said to him, which made him smile.
However, the people in the Zhao family probably also knew that Master Wei was actually cold and distant to outsiders, and he only showed his tenderness to one person. Some people thought that this was natural. He was obviously sick and lame, but his beautiful and gentle fiancée never left him and even brought him thousands of miles to find medicine. Not everyone can meet such a person, so if you meet one, you must cherish her.
Of course, what others don't know is that the reason why Wei Tingyu laughed is because these people euphemistically expressed that his own Xuan'er didn't understand at all. She has mentioned the imperial city more than once, and wanted to inquire about the situation in the imperial city. Isn't that obvious enough? However, Wei Tingyu also felt that their idea was quite strange. They were now just guests of the Zhao family, but the "host" wanted to take them with them when they left. If there was any special reason, it would be fine. They had nothing to do, but just wanted to "see it", so why? If people were taken away, they would have to bear a responsibility, which would be trouble!
However, when Xiaocao looked up inadvertently, "Huh?" it seemed that he saw an acquaintance.
In fact, the person not far ahead not only attracted Xiaocao's attention, but most people noticed him.
Wei Tingyu narrowed his eyes slightly, "Xuan'er knows him?" He naturally knew who the other person was, but if Xuan'er knew him, well, it was not impossible, but it seemed like it would take a little while.
"I'm not really sure. After all, I saw this face more than ten years ago, but it seems no different now than it was a decade ago." It has been a long time. Even if I remember this person clearly, I am lucky enough to still remember his face. The "data" on other aspects is very vague. "I don't know if it is because of proper maintenance that he remains in this state, or if they are two people with the same face."
"Then, which one do you think it should be, Xuan'er?" Wei Tingyu asked with a curled lip, but there was a hint of coldness in his eyes.
"The former one." Xiaocao said uncertainly.
The man who got off the carriage in front looked to be in his twenties and was extremely handsome. Among all the "beauties" Xiaocao had seen, probably only Fan Wuguo could rival him. However, that kind of calm and noble aura was really otherworldly, and mixed with a bit of leisure and unrestrainedness, it looked really attractive.
Not to mention that Fan Wuguo's only face can be compared with his. As for his bearing and Xiaocao's rational comments, it would probably take Ting Yujun a dozen years to cultivate a free and easy life. If he continues to stay in officialdom, especially if he secretly controls Kaiping Guard, it would probably be impossible for him to do so in his lifetime.
Wei Tingyu looked back at Xiaocao. To be honest, due to the position, this action was a bit difficult and a bit unsightly. He knew his own Xuan'er's personality very well. He had to admit the charm of this man, as he could attract her with just his external appearance.
What should I do? It seems a bit unpleasant.
To be honest, his knowledge of this man only existed in written records, which were words like "handsome as a jade", "unparalleled in talent", "both civil and military", etc., and were accompanied by a realistic portrait. At that time, he didn't really feel much. Even in the written notes, without seeing the person, he couldn't really feel the charm of this person.
Now that he had seen the real person, Wei Tingyu had to admit that what was written down was probably not an exaggeration.
Originally, Xiaocao and the others were the eye-catching objects on this street, but after this person appeared, it can be said that everyone, young and old, male, female, and young were attracted to him.
Xiaocao couldn't help but think of words like "fruits filling the car". It was because people nowadays are not so unrestrained.
"Why does Xuan'er feel like it's just one person instead of two people?"
"If his condition is consistent with his age, he should not have such a magnanimous character." Some things really need experience and time to settle. If you experience too much at a young age, then in your twenties, you will either show paranoia or numbness. "I saw him more than ten years ago, and he probably looks a bit like he does now, but the difference is indeed quite big."
"That's right, so Xuan'er doesn't need to doubt your own thoughts."
No matter who you are, your attraction to grass is ultimately limited. Perhaps this is a common human trait. There is a moment when you appreciate beauty, but no matter how much you appreciate it, it will be gone.
After regaining his attention, Xiao Cao finally figured out something, "Does Ting Yu know who he is?"
"If my guess is correct, it should be the third master of the Xie family." Wei Tingyu said in a calm voice.
I don’t know if it was the “Third Master of the Xie Family” and the others who were captured by the other party. The man looked over and after noticing Wei Tingyu and the others, there was no extra emotion in his eyes at that time, and he even smiled slightly with his lips raised.
At that moment, it seemed that a gasp was really heard, and an innocent collision did occur.
Xiao Cao was also thinking, this Third Master of the Xie Family, it seemed a little familiar, where had he heard it, and then suddenly he remembered it. Just because he remembered it, he really looked over with burning eyes. The emotions he expressed were much stronger than just being attracted by the beauty just now.
- Could it be that the white moonlight that her mother and her friends had when they were young? !
The man who, with his own strength, overwhelmed all his peers and seemed to be able to only be second in any competition.
He is arrogant and even a little bit conceited, but he makes many women's hearts flutter.
Among them seems to be Zhen Muyao's taciturn, strict and stern mother.
When Xiaocao first heard the gossip, she thought it was a bit exaggerated and just let it go. She didn't connect it with the person she had met more than ten years ago. However, now, the feeling of "it's worthy of him" has become stronger.
Xiaocao even felt that if the current Third Master Xie returned to the imperial city, he would be even worse than when he was young.
Perhaps because Xiaocao's gaze was too eager, the other party's smile widened a little, but then he retracted his gaze and stretched out his hand towards the carriage.
Oh, everyone just noticed that there was someone else in the carriage. It was a woman, a pretty woman, who was carefully supported by a maid. She was obviously pregnant. Normally, no matter who saw this, they would be cautious and careful. However...
"Why does she do that?", "Oh, she's so lucky.", "She's so ugly, how can she have the courage to stand next to a man like that?", "Why not me?"...
Such messy thoughts floated through the minds of countless people.
Especially when he carefully helped the woman get off the carriage, and did not let go even after they stood still, and asked about her condition in soft words, there were countless people who wanted to rush forward and take her place.
Xiao Cao was pulled back by the sound of the Zhao girl next to her baring her teeth and stomping her feet in anger.
Tsk, why does it feel like a vixen has cast a spell on everyone? After all, this situation is indeed a bit exaggerated.
Xiaocao wanted to leave now, even though she was more than just acquaintance with the other person. After all, more than ten years had passed and the impression was still so deep. Moreover, he was not as "attractive" as he is now. For Xiaocao to remember him, something must have happened.
It’s just that Xiaocao doesn’t really want to recall those things. If she did, the beauty of the present would probably be shattered in an instant, making Xiaocao want to roll her eyes and maybe even beat up the person.
Xiaocao was about to push Wei Tingyu away, but unexpectedly, the man came over with a pregnant woman.
This situation made outsiders think that they knew each other, as the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together.
"Thank you, my friend." The man greeted her with such pleasing movements and pleasant voice. From head to toe, there seemed to be no part of him that was imperfect.
In comparison, Wei Tingyu's return of the greeting seemed a bit perfunctory and his attitude was a bit rude, "Thank you, Third Master, for your courtesy."
Xiao Cao was a little confused. Did Tingyu have a grudge against the other party? But she didn't say anything. She just squatted down and said nothing.
As for Wei Tingyu's attitude, he was not angry at all, and seemed to have a high tolerance for the younger generation. "How do you recognize me? Normally, if I have seen you before, I should have an impression of you, but I really can't remember it now."
"Master Xie is so famous that he naturally knows a lot of people. It's normal for Master Xie not to know a nobody like me."
This statement is really obviously full of thorns.
Mr. Xie raised his eyebrows slightly. If we were to talk about his "reputation", it would probably be "youthful and frivolous". Of course, this "youth" might have lasted for a long time, from his teens to his thirties? It seems so, but, seriously speaking, during that period, most of the time was spent in the Imperial City. After leaving the Imperial City, there were still a few years. After that, he was completely quiet, didn't do anything earth-shattering, so this reputation was left over from that time
Mr. Xie thought for a moment and asked, "I wonder if he knows your mother?"
In Mr. Xie Sanye's opinion, perhaps only the past "romantic debt" can leave "hatred" until now.
After these words were spoken, Xiaocao's mouth twitched. After confirmation, it was indeed the guy from more than ten years ago. He deserved a beating so badly.
Everything beautiful is shattered! At least that's the case with Xiaocao.
"Master Xie is a very romantic man. Even when he was penniless, he could live a life of extravagance wherever he went. There were many men and women offering the best things in the world for him to spend. So, it must be easy for him to get to know your mother."
After being exposed so bluntly by Wei Tingyu, Third Master Xie was a little embarrassed, and even wondered if this was really a debt of love from the past? But thinking about it, it shouldn't be like that, he and them were clearly communicating spiritually, and it was always just love affairs, Third Master Xie had always been innocent.
"Can you please stop having these random thoughts?" Xiao Cao couldn't help but speak up.