FID – Chapter 458

  Chapter 458: Not Her Parents

  ”Today when I went to the Li mansion, those ladies of the Li family said that Junyue plotted everything. In fact, I know she didn’t. That time, my father and Wang Chengbin were fighting for power. To suppress my father, Wang Chengbin ordered people to kidnap me. I knew it was none of Junyue’s business, but I still suspected her. I went to find her and I… I saw her push her sister into the lake with my own eyes! She was so strange and scary. It’s like she’s a completely different person from her usual self. I don’t even dare to trust her anymore!”

  Liu Zhiqiu was a little surprised.

  How could this Missy blatantly bare everything?

  Fortunately, her listener was him. If he were someone else, he’d have swindled her and she helped count the money.

  She was really ignorant of worldly affairs.

  He really wondered how she grew up to adulthood.

  ”There are countless nasty undercurrents in big families that you don’t know. Even we country bumpkins know that the backyard of the wealthy and the landlords aren’t clean. You came out of a high door, yet you don’t even know that? If everyone was like you, how could they live?”

  ”Even if the backyard isn’t clean, do she have to use such methods to harm someone? Someone almost died!”

  Kang Ziyu didn’t want to admit that she was ignorant of worldly affairs and argued her case.

  She remembered Li Junyue’s expression at that time vividly. When she pushed someone, she still managed to stand there and watch quietly. She didn’t have the fearful panic of someone murdering someone. She was terribly calm!

  ”You are not her, so you can’t use your ideas to impose on others. How much do you know about her?”

  Kang Ziyu glared at Liu Zhiqiu: “Then why do you keep helping to speak for her!”

  It was definitely not an illusion. She felt that Liu Zhiqiu was just excusing Li Junyue.

  Liu Zhiqiu shrugged. “I’m talking about the facts. Forget it if you don’t like to hear it.”

  There was already a clamor from the front. The two had unknowingly reached the square.

  The sky was getting dark, and several bonfires were lit at the small square. The firelight was bright.

  There were many small wooden tables of different sizes set up in the open space, all from various families.

  The villagers were already sitting around the tables, eating with bowls, and when they saw Liu Zhiqiu coming, someone immediately greeted him, “Zhiqiu! Over here! There are still empty seats here. Hurry up. The meat will be snatched up if you don’t hurry!”

  ”You guys are too fast. It’s only been a few minutes since the meal began. Pig!” Liu Zhiqiu walked forward. Seeing that most of the dishes were already half swept away, and everyone was full of grease, the corners of his mouth twitched.

  Damn, I’m late!

  These bastards are all hungry ghosts reincarnated!

  The days in Xinghua Village were so good that they could eat meat every day. How could they be so poor and hungry?

  ”The one behind you is the daughter of Magistrate Kang, right? Why is she here? Hurry up and call her here!” Someone with sharp eyes found the woman standing on the edge of the square, who was refusing to come forward, and recognized her.

  Miss Kang had been to their village. When the new wine shops opened, some people in the village went to join in the fun and also saw her.

  Liu Zhiqiu looked back, while reaching for the dishes. “Do not care about her. She’s a wealthy Missy and is unaccustomed to our countryside food.”

  Even the country stools were too dirty for her. Calling her would only spoil the atmosphere.

  Kang Ziyu stood at the corner, looking at the man who had already mingled with the villagers to eat happily. She was so angry that she was on the verge of tears.

  She initially ran to Liu Zhiqiu with her grievances. As a result, Liu Zhiqiu always helped Li Junyue talk. Finally, he ignored her and went on with his meal.

  Evil man, hateful man!

  Would she care about this spectacle with many people eating potluck together?

  She probably couldn’t swallow anything even if she was invited over!

  There were also some little children over there, with snots flowing down their noses. They sniffled while eating. Everything was simply disgusting!

  Kang Ziyu couldn’t stand it, so she gritted her teeth and left.

  She thought Liu Zhiqiu would at least follow her and invite her, but when she turned around after reaching a distance, she found that he didn’t even look at her!

  Also, the other villagers in the square were concerned about the food on the table. They ate and chatted. Everyone was happy, and no one paid attention to her!

  What a bunch of mudbloods and bumpkins!

  When the woman had gone out of sight, someone elbowed Liu Zhiqiu’s arm. “Zhiqiu, are you really not going to call her back? That is the magistrate’s daughter. Are you not afraid of offending her?”

  Liu Zhiqiu’s mouth was full. When he heard the words, he squinted: “Why should I call her? She disdains our country dining tables. If I call her, do you think she can still eat? That wealthy Missy is spoiled by her parents. We are not her parents.”

  The table full of people rolled their eyes one after the other, looking at Liu Zhiqiu with sighs.

  Kid, you are single by strength.

  Kang Ziyu scolded Liu Zhiqiu all the way, and finally returned to the small courtyard of the Liu family. She pushed the door to the courtyard and took a seat.

  She must have been possessed to come to this place on impulse.

  She came to court anger.

  She wanted to leave, but how could she do so without a ride?

  It was impossible for her to walk back on her two legs. She couldn’t suffer the crime.

  When Liu Zhiqiu had enough, she could let him send her back to the county.

  She knew that the family had bought a carriage. Liu Yusheng was crowned County Lady, and had the qualification to buy a carriage.

  The family ate with gusto in the square, unaware of the guest in their own courtyard.

  None of the three members of the family sat at the same table. They each found people they were intimately acquainted with. They ate while chatting, with Liu Zhixia’s name often mentioned in the conversation.

  The meal was initially organized in celebration of Liu Zhixia’s feat in claiming the Number One Scholar title. They couldn’t possibly eat happily without mentioning a word about the protagonist.

  ”Liu Erlin, I heard that your parents and elder brother went to the capital this time to help Zhixia propose a marriage. Is that true?”

  Liu Erlin sipped his wine and replied happily, “Absolutely. It’s the girl who came home during the New Year, Fu Yuzheng. You saw how good she is, right? The girl has become a couple with our Zhixia. Zhixia wrote to us in a rush, asking the family to visit him to propose to her.”

  Du Juan, who was sitting at the next table, added happily, “When our family knew that Zhixia wasn’t enlightened, the whole family was anxious. Everything’s good now. He’s more anxious than we are. He finally had a taste of it himself.”

  The villagers laughed: “The two happiest things people are most vocal about are passing the imperial exams brilliantly and wedding festivities. And this kid, Zhixia, has bagged both of them at once. A double blessing has descended upon the house, ah.”

  On the other side, a group was teasing Liu Zhiqiu so that he couldn’t keep his ears clean. “Zhiqiu, you’re old enough. You’re about the same age as your eldest brother. Your brother has fallen, so when are you going to settle down?”

  ”This Emperor isn’t anxious, but the eunuch is. Eat your food!” Liu Zhiqiu stuffed a chopstick of cabbage into the man’s mouth.

  He just didn’t understand. He just didn’t want to get married, so what crime did he commit?

  Who said that you should have children at a certain age?

  He was honestly not in a hurry.

  Just go with the flow.

  Should he get married just for the sake of getting married? Then what was the meaning of life?

  As for what kind of person he would fancy, Liu Zhiqiu took time to think about. At least, she should be as lovely as their Nannan.

  Unfortunately, after so many years, he hadn’t found one.

  They were either squirmy or they thought too highly of themselves. They couldn’t get along. It really wasn’t because he had his eyes above his head.

  The excitement in the square continued until the moon was hanging above their heads.

  Everyone didn’t leave even after eating and drinking to their heart’s content. It was rare for a village to have such excitement, so the villagers stayed glued in the square around the bonfire. It was only when the fire went out that they disbanded.