FID – Chapter 473

  Chapter 473: You Think the Powerful Can Look at You?

  ”Little Brother Liu? Little Brother Liu?”

  Someone in Liu Zhiqiu’s ear called out several times before he looked back at him.

  The pork vendor smiled and said, “Do you want to buy meat? Look at you standing there. Why are you dazed?”

  ”Cut ten pounds of meat, more of the fatty meat.”

  ”Okay!”

  Liu Zhiqiu patronized this stall, so the store owner was familiar with him. In addition, he would give him pork bones.

  He carried the pounds of pork and bought two large carps, and drove back to the village.

  On the road, Liu Zhiqiu drove the carriage to extreme speed, passing swiftly like the wind and galloping as fast as possible.

  The wind whistled from both sides of his ears, making him squint.

  There was a scratch of irritation within him that just wouldn’t go away.

  Not much time had passed since the last time he sent Kang Ziyu back to the county.

  He did not expect her to pick a good candidate so quickly, and also brought the man directly to the Li Mansion for a visit.

  He really had to wonder whether her brain was filled with water or grass!

  This self-righteous act for someone’s good was tantamount to forcing Li Junyue to a dead end!

  He jerked the reins of the carriage fiercely. The carriage stopped abruptly, and the huge habitual force hit, but Liu Zhiqiu still sat steadily. Moreover, there was no panic of being thrown out in his dark eyes.

  The sun in the next afternoon wasn’t too strong, and it shone on people warmly. There were rice fields on the left and right sides of the road, with seedlings growing robustly. At first glance, they looked like a green ocean. The breeze blew and immediately set off green waves, carrying a wiff of seedlings.

  In the past, seeing this kind of scenery could always relax Zhiqiu. Whatever boredom and irritability he had, they would be swept away.

  But they didn’t seem to work today.

  Even he himself didn’t know what was bothering him.

  At this time, at the Li Mansion, the noble guests were seated in the lobby. Matriarch Li was sitting in the top position, accompanying her distinguished guests with laughter and chatters.

  There were also a number of ladies of the Li family around, listening to their side in a disciplined manner.

  Some were delicately pretty, some were playful and lovely, and some were bright and generous. They all had outstanding looks and had their own advantages.

  Li Junyue was also among them. Unlike before, this time she no longer could only sit at the end, but in the front, next to Kang Ziyu.

  ”I didn’t expect that my Li Mansion could welcome such a distinguished guest as Young Master Meng. It’s all thanks to Miss Kang’s blessing.”

  ”Elder Madam, you flatter me. I’m good sisters with Junyue, and I’m more concerned about her affairs, so I’m glad to know that Elder Madam does not mind my meddling,” Kang Ziyu laughed.

  ”How can I mind? Junyue has also reached the age where I have been worrying about her marriage.”

  Meng Yushan glanced at the woman who had been bowing her head and said, “It is also my presumptuousness. I saw the portrait of Fifth Miss at Miss Kang’s place, and I couldn’t forget her at first glance, so I came to the door abruptly for a visit.”

  ”How can it be abrupt?” Matriarch Li smiled. “Young Master Meng has a desire to marry, so it’s only appropriate to come to see her. But if you want to settle this marriage, you need to find a matchmaker to come and discuss it. Although my family is only a merchant, we won’t take the marriage of a woman in our family lightly.”

  Meng Yushan smiled, and his eyes flashed with joy. “That’s of course. Elder Madam, don’t worry, I’ll go back and find a matchmaker as soon as possible to propose a marriage. The Three Letters and Six Etiquettes certainly won’t wrong Fifth Miss.”

  ”Great. So, then we will have a deal.”

  This discussion, even if Li Junyue was present, no one asked her for her opinion.

  Her role was just to sit there and show herself, an object for someone to see and take home after.

  ”Junhua, Junyue, take your sisters and leave first. I will discuss the rest with Young Master Meng in detail.”

  ”Yes, we excuse ourselves.”

  After saluting, all the ladies in the lobby retreated.

  It was the rule of big families for women to withdraw after the meeting and couldn’t stay in the lobby.

  It was necessary to maintain a woman’s reserve.

  Afterward, the Matriarch would make all the decisions. There was no room for them to listen and make comments.

  Kang Ziyu looked at Li Junyue’s back who left with the crowd. Her eyes dimmed, but she turned back to Matriarch Li and said, “Elder Madam, I haven’t seen Junyue for a long time, so I’ll go talk to her first and come over later.”

  ”Go on. There is still some time before dinner. You sisters can talk more, there is no hurry.”

  Kang Ziyu immediately chased after Li Juyue’s back and left.

  She intercepted her in front of the entrance of the third family’s residence.

  ”Junyue!”

  The woman in front of her paused and looked back at her, her eyes faint: “Miss Kang.”

  Kang Ziyu stiffened. She called her Miss Kang, not Sister Ziyu.

  ”Junyue, are you still holding a grudge against me for slapping you?”

  ”I don’t dare.”

  Kang Ziyu frowned, and her tone turned questioning, “I was angry at that time and impulsive. I mean, you used me before. I did not blame you, and even found a good husband for you. Do you know what Meng Yushan’s status is? He is the son of the governor of Yunzhou. He’s powerful, good-looking, and just passed the imperial exams. If you marry him there, you’ll be able to get out of this place. My thoughts are all for you. What do you mean by being so shady?”

  Looking at the infuriated woman in front of her, Li Junyue powerlessly closed her eyes and smiled bitterly. “So Miss Kang is asking me to be grateful to you? You suddenly brought someone here without even informing me beforehand. Have you ever asked me if this kindness is what I want?”

  ”What exactly do you mean by that? Are you blaming me instead of being grateful to my good intentions? Do you think I’m too nosy? Li Junyue, how can you be so ungrateful!” Kang Ziyu was furious. “Don’t you just want to get out of the Li family and stop being humiliated? Don’t you want to climb up the ladder so that other sisters can be envious and jealous so that you can raise your head high? Do you know how hard it is for me to find such a suitable person as Meng Yushan who happened to like you? Otherwise, with the Li family being insignificant merchants, do you think the real powerful people can take a fancy to you? Even if they do, you can only be a concubine with your status!”

  Li Junyue did not speak again. She looked deeply at Kang Ziyu, and finally gave her a bow. “Junyue thanks Miss Kang for your support..”

  She turned around with her head bowed and slowly walked into the house.

  ”Li Junyue!” Kang Ziyu roared, her heart steaming with anger.

  For her, she had worked hard for half a month, and all she got was this kind of treatment?

  What did she mean by that look just now?

  She was indignant. She chased after her again and shouted, “Li Junyue, explain yourself clearly!”

  ”Miss Kang, what else do you want me to say?”

  ”With that look on your face, do you not like Meng Yushan? What kind of family do you want to marry? Liu Zhiqiu from Xinghua village? Don’t tell me you really like him? Are you out of your mind? What’s so great about Liu Zhiqiu? He is just a peasant who only knows how to farm. He has no money, no power, no weight. How can he compare to Meng Yushan?” Perhaps stimulated by Li Junyue’s undisturbed expression, Kang Ziyu’s words became sharp. She sneered, “The Xinghua Village Winery is profitable, and the Liu family’s daughter is connected to the King of Nanling, but those have nothing to do with Liu Zhiqiu. Even if you enter that family, you can only follow Liu Zhiqiu as a peasant woman! You think those benefits will go to your hands? Stop dreaming!”