GBP Chapter 311 Qi Ji Arrives
Chapter 311 Qi Ji Arrives
Due to the urgent situation in the Northwest, Yi Lou's journey back to the Northwest was repeatedly delayed.
Now, after staying in Zhoucun for several months, Yi Lou has long been tamed by Xiao Gang and has become a good-tempered child.
However, Yi Lou was still quite resistant to going out and having fun with a large group of boys.
In particular, now that the heat has picked up, the boys have already started splashing around in the water.
"Sister, isn't Yilou strange? No matter how much we make a fuss, he never takes off his clothes in front of outsiders. Also, he never relieves himself in public." Xiao Gang said, holding a bowl of dark purple raspberries as he ate.
“Yi Lou is a sensible child, so don’t bully him all the time. Also, you’ve been playing like crazy these past few months, have you forgotten all the skills your master taught you?” Li Xiaonuan was in a state of confusion and couldn’t understand the hidden meaning in Xiao Gang’s words.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Gang put down his bowl and said with a bitter face, "Sister, I go to the clinic to study every now and then, how could I have forgotten everything? Master is really something, why hasn't he come back for so long?"
Looking at Xiao Gang's mournful face, Li Xiaonuan suddenly remembered what Sang Moyun had told her a while ago.
"Qi Ji is already engaged to that county princess, so he probably won't be coming to the prefectural city often in the future. You should make plans as soon as possible and find another doctor for Xiao Gang."
"Sigh, it turns out that not all lovers end up together. Take Wei Bian and Fei Fei, for example," Li Xiaonuan sighed at the time.
“Yes, so you must cherish the people in front of you, lest you regret it later.” Sang Moyun said, resting his chin on his hand as he looked at Li Xiaonuan.
Cherish the people in front of you? Well, you need to have people in front of you first.
"Sister, are you listening to me?" Xiao Gang reached out and shook the absent-minded Li Xiaonuan, asking, "Sister, if my master asks me to go to the capital, should I go or not?"
It turned out that half a month ago, Qi Ji wrote to Xiao Gang, asking him to come to the capital to study medicine with him.
Xiao Gang couldn't bear to leave his family and didn't want to be separated from his parents, brothers, and sisters, so he didn't tell them about it. Except for Li Xiaonuan.
"Is your master getting married? That's why he sent you to the capital. After all, if he gets married, he won't come to the prefectural city anymore," Li Xiaonuan said.
"I don't know if Master is getting married. He just wrote to say that he's been tied up recently and won't be back for a while. That's why he sent me to the capital so as not to delay my studies," Xiao Gang said with dissatisfaction.
Actually, Xiao Gang was also puzzled. Qi Ji was clearly engaged, so why didn't he tell his apprentice?
If it weren't for that Miss Liu writing a letter to Xiaogang to brag about it, Xiaogang definitely wouldn't have known about this.
"Hmph, he's not tied down at all, he's clearly lost in a life of pleasure and debauchery." Li Xiaonuan's tone became unnaturally sharp when she recalled Sang Moyun's sadness when mentioning Qi Ji's engagement.
Regardless, Qi Ji always had feelings for Sang Moyun. Just as he had harbored feelings for Chu Lin in the past, Qi Ji was definitely smitten with Sang Moyun.
However, this man's personality was anything but likable. He repeatedly told his family that he already had someone he loved and rejected the county princess's marriage proposal.
Now that this has stirred up Sang Moyun's thoughts, he has turned around and happily gotten engaged to the county princess.
Isn't it infuriating to see someone like that? Such a fickle and indecisive person is truly not a good match for Sang Moyun.
Even if Sang Moyun realizes this, she probably won't be able to let go of Qi Ji anytime soon.
"Sister, what if Master has his reasons? Is he just pretending to be engaged to that county princess to help Sister Moyun avoid disaster?" Xiao Gang still respected his master, so he defended him.
"What kind of predicament does he have? He's not a legitimate son, so he doesn't need to use marriage to consolidate his position. He did that just because of his philandering nature. And you still treat him like a treasure. Humph, I'm warning you, it's fine to study medicine, but never learn his womanizing ways." Li Xiaonuan couldn't help but warn Xiaogang.
Xiao Gang is really too cunning. He always uses his simple and honest appearance to deceive everyone, and then leads them astray without them even realizing it.
"Sister, look at what you're saying. Do you think I'm that kind of person? I definitely won't be a womanizer in the future. I'll marry someone you all like, and I won't even glance at other women." Xiao Gang is only twelve years old, and he always blushes when the topic of marriage comes up.
Looking at Xiaogang's fair and rosy face, Li Xiaonuan couldn't help but reach out and want to pinch it.
But when she looked at Xiao Gang, who was already up to her ears, she couldn't bring herself to do it.
I don't know when, but this silly boy suddenly grew up.
"Sigh, why aren't you cute at all now? You were so much better when you were little. Your face was so round and chubby, you were so soft and juicy." Li Xiaonuan ruffled Xiaogang's hair and said.
"Hmph, I became stupid because my sister pinched my cheeks. She loves to pinch my cheeks, and she's turned me into a simpleton." As soon as Li Xiaonuan mentioned pinching my cheeks, Xiao Gang pouted in protest.
"Oh, this silly boy, yesterday he was pulling on Xiaoguahua's braids and praising them as being as pretty as fried dough twists." Li Xiaonuan looked at Xiaogang with a forced smile.
As a result, the girl actually thought Xiao Gang was praising her, and she smiled shyly.
The little girl covered her face and ran away crying when the boys who were watching burst into laughter.
Because of this, the little girl's mother came to the house and chatted with Madam Su for an entire afternoon about raising children.
Finally, of course, Xiao Gang went to apologize with a small gift, and only then was the matter considered closed.
Because of this incident, Xiao Gang was confined to his home by Su Shi. Otherwise, he would have to work with Li Die or Xiao Yang to prevent people from gossiping that Xiao Gang was abusing his power.
"Sister, that little melon flower's mother is so eloquent, but who knew she's so simple-minded that she can't even understand what she's saying." Xiao Gang was upset whenever that was mentioned.
"Hmph, your tactic of praising on the surface but mocking on the real thing must have been learned from your master. I haven't seen you learn much of the good stuff, but you've mastered the bad stuff perfectly." Li Xiaonuan just couldn't understand why Xiaogang always seemed to have some kind of innate talent in this area.
"Sis, why are you bringing up my master again? My master is a bit promiscuous, but he's not a bad person." Xiao Gang just couldn't stand Li Xiaonuan always badmouthing Qi Ji.
"Your sister is standing up for your sister Moyun." A cheerful and warm male voice rang out behind the two siblings.
Xiao Gang turned around excitedly, his eyes shining, and exclaimed, "Master, what brings you here? Didn't you say you were tied up with something and couldn't come?"
Qi Ji ignored the dazed Li Xiaonuan and walked into the pavilion to sit down, saying, "I've come, and I'm still being treated like a promiscuous playboy. If I hadn't come, wouldn't that have confirmed those reputations?"
Qi Ji's tone was not very good, and he looked travel-worn.
"Dr. Qi, did you come from the Sang residence? Were you kicked out by Mo Yun?" Li Xiaonuan asked knowingly, seeing Qi Ji's frustrated expression and understanding the meaning behind his words.
Li Xiaonuan and Xiao Gang were sitting in the pavilion by the pond in Juleyuan Park. The Sang residence was located to the southeast of Juleyuan Park.
"Hmph, look at you gloating. You'll be crying later. I brought news about Wei Yu this time, do you want to hear it?" Qi Ji didn't stand on ceremony, picked up Xiao Gang's teacup and started eating the snacks on the table.
"Of course I listened. Don't worry, Doctor Qi, I'll definitely put in a good word for you with Mo Yun." Li Xiaonuan had been waiting anxiously for so long, so she naturally wouldn't be coy.
"Hmph, you're smart enough to know what's good for you. Then hurry up and arrange accommodations for me!" Qi Ji said coldly.
Li Xiaonuan stared at Qi Ji, who looked extremely hungry, and couldn't come to her senses for a long time.
"Dr. Qi, you have a place to stay in the city." Could it be that you've worked yourself to death?
"I am Xiaogang's master. So tell me if you'll let me stay in the village or not?" Qi Ji put down his empty teacup.
So you wanted to take advantage of your proximity. What's wrong with that? It's just...
"Dr. Qi, you're already engaged," Li Xiaonuan continued kindly.