Chapter 265: Paying A Visit

Big Brother. Shi Fengming felt sad upon hearing that but said with a bitter smile, I know that Ive let them down. However, I really like Qinger! Shes a nice lady, and shes not at fault for being a courtesan. Big Brother, help us, will you? Ill be grateful to you if you do so! My parents wouldnt need to be so worried too!

Shi Fengju replied with a sigh, Why are you so stubborn about going down the wrong path? I know you dont love to hear this, but Su Qinger isnt a nice lady. I dont know why youre so foolish!

I know that you have prejudice against her, Big Brother! Although Shi Fengming wouldnt listen to his brother, he did not get angry at him either. However, his stubbornness that penetrated deep into his bones made Shi Fengju so furious that he didnt know where to vent his anger.

Big Brother, if nobody in the household can accept Qinger, I wont go back with you! Shi Fengming saw that his brother had a cold expression and was slightly disappointed. Im at fault for letting Father and Mother worry about me. Ill write a letter to them. Big Brother, please pass it to them so that they can be at ease!

If you truly miss them, then go back quickly! Shi Fengju said faintly, If you want to send a letter to them, ask someone else to do it. I wont help you do that. Otherwise, wouldnt Second Uncle and Second Aunt blame me for not bringing you back?

Shi Fengming felt happy upon hearing that. Big Brother, you wont make things difficult for me?

Shi Fengju snorted and said, I cant say for sure! I cant simply stand aside and watch you get into deep trouble. You should think about the fact that youve always been accommodating that woman, as well as everything that youve done for her. Although you said that she treats you well, I clearly dont see that! I only hear her having a stomach full of schemes and putting you in a difficult situation!

Shi Fengju didnt care whether Shi Fengming had returned to his senses. He got up and said, Its getting late. I need to go now! I stay in a villa at the foot of a hill where a pagoda stands. If youve thought it through, find me there!

Without uttering a word, Shi Fengming got up and sent him off. When he saw that his brother had gotten onto the horse carriage, he told him, Big Brother, take care!

Shi Fengju turned his head indifferently and his gaze fell on Su Qinger, who had somehow stuck herself to Shi Fengmings side with a smile. His expression then turned cold.

Zhan Huan, take two people and keep a good eye on this place. Immediately report to me if there are any movements. If Second Young Master goes missing again, youll be waiting to receive punishment! Shi Fengju naturally wouldnt let Shi Fengming off easily.

In the house, Su Qinger pulled Shi Fengmings arm gently and in a refined manner. She went back to the room with him with a slight smile and sat down before she served him a small cup of tea. Eldest Young Master and you are truly brothers, to have spoken so much! Although he looks cold on the outside, he has a good heart and has never given us a hard time. If you meet him again next time, you have to be more polite!

Shi Fengming held onto her hands and smiled slightly. He said to himself: Youre still praising him? He cant wait for you to disappear right away!

When Su Qinger saw that Shi Fengming did not answer her, she understood and said with a smile, What did Eldest Young Master say to you? Is it convenient for you to tell me?

Qinger, Shi Fengming did not answer her question and suddenly became very serious, Lets leave Hangzhou tomorrow, shall we? Well find a small town with simple and honest people, buy a house to settle down, open a small shop, and live a good life there. When we have children in the next three or four years, well return home and Im sure my parents will accept us then for the sake of the children!

Su Qinger was stupefied for a moment. Her goal had always been the Shi Household, and not any small town with simple and honest people! Although she had eloped with Shi Fengming back then, she had only been making a concession in order to make progress.

She didnt believe that Second Old Master Shi and Second Old Mistress Shi were really willing to part with their son, who had left home and suffered hardship because of her. As his parents, how could they not be worried and feel sorry for him? In the past two years, Shi Fengming had wanted to write back to the Shi family. However, she stopped it by reasoning with him that if their whereabouts were exposed, she would no longer be able to be with him. She wanted them to be on edge and be ill at ease. After two years of suffering, she didnt believe that they would still have a heart of stone! More importantly, the 80,000 silvers that Shi Fengming had taken out was almost all spent. He still wanted to settle down in a small down and open a shop? She, Su Qinger, would never want to live a rough life, worry about earning a few coins every day, and have to calculate every time they had to go to a restaurant!

Time and tide waited for no man. Her youthful age and delicate face would slowly wear away every day. What could she still use to keep Shi Fengmings heart as time went on? As long as she entered the Shi Household and became a concubine, wouldnt she gain great wealth easily? Since Shi Fengming doted on her a lot, she would not feel grieved! That kind of life was what she pursued, and not the one that Shi Fengming had planned!

Qinger, you dont want to? Shi Fengming started getting tense. He wanted to prove to Shi Fengju that he had good foresight and that Qinger truly loved him! Therefore, she mustnt decline him.

Why would I be unwilling? Knowing that she had not said something for a long time, she quickly smiled and said softly, Im willing to go anywhere as long as Im with you! However, dont you miss your parents? I feel guilty when I think that your parents are missing you at home over these two years! Another three or four years Second Young Master, this wont do! I cant bear to suffer like this!

When Su Qinger recalled Shi Fengjus cold, disdainful gaze and those two female servants rude attitude, she still felt grieved and her tears streamed down right away.

Qinger, Qinger. Shi Fengming embraced her in a flurry. Qinger, dont cry! Qinger, what should I do?

Your elder brother will definitely persuade you to go back. Second Young Master, lets go back with him! As long as he can help us put in a few good words, they will definitely forgive us since you are their son!

Shi Fengmings lips moved. He had indeed missed his parents, and he was unable to bear Su Qingers constant pestering. He finally said with a sigh, If my elder brother can help put in some good words for us, well naturally have more assurance! However, that temper of his He has a deep prejudice against you. How would he put in good words for us easily!

Su Qinger quickly replied, Youve also said its prejudice. Thats because he doesnt know me well. Otherwise, he definitely wouldnt think that way! Second Young Master, lets be more proactive. He wont always be heartless, will he?

Shi Fengming couldnt help but feel moved, thinking that what she had said was right. His elder brother had said that because he didnt know Qinger well. If he understood her, he would definitely see her good points, just like him.

Lets give it a try then. Well go to his villa to visit him tomorrow. Shi Fengming nodded his head.

Su Qinger was very happy and quickly nodded her head in agreement. She was a little nervous and asked him how she should be dressed, how she should comb, what head ornaments she should wear, and how she should behave there. She also asked about Shi Fengjus temper and preference.

Upon seeing her eyes looking at him brightly, Shi Fengming looked nervous, cautious, and full of anticipation. She was pitiful and lovely, thus he could not help but say gently with a smile after a sigh, My elder brother is actually pretty amiable. You dont have to be too nervous. Just behave as you usually do! You just have to stay by my side. Dont worry, Ill protect you!

Yes! Second Young Master, I know you treat me the best! Su Qinger was full of smiles and leaned against him gently.

When it was almost noon the next day, the two of them had finally finished packing up and they left together.

Shi Fengming had set his mind on wanting to meet Shi Fengju to ask him for help. As a result, he had woken up very early and urged Su Qinger to hurry up.

However, Su Qinger had a smile on her face and was unhurried. She constantly told him to remain calm. Su Qinger was thinking that since Shi Fengju had to go to the Chamber of Commerce for business, she wanted to be at his villa when he had already left. If Shi Fengju happened not to go out and didnt allow her to go in, then wouldnt she be left with no way in? If he wasnt there, Shi Fengming would be the master. Nobody there would dare to go against him! As for Shi Fengming, she was pretty confident about him.

After arriving at the Shi Familys villa, Shi Fengming felt distracted as he looked at the pink walls, red door, and vaguely visible roof ridge hidden in the quiet shade. He had come to this place with Shi Fengju three years ago. Now that he had come again, he was both master and a guest!

When he went forward to knock on the door, an old servant opened the door in a daze and actually recognized Shi Fengming. The old servant stuttered, This must be Second Second Young Master?

Shi Fengming immediately felt friendly and said with a smile as he raised an eyebrow, Its me! He he you still recognize me!

Although Im old, my memory is still good! Second Young Master, please come in. Eldest Young Master has gone out in the morning and will only be back at night! Oh, Young Mistress is present. Ill ask someone to inform her!

The old servant smiled and invited him in. When his gaze landed on Su Qinger, he was slightly startled.

Su Qinger had gone through hardships since she was young. Once she saw a man, no matter how old or young he was, she would subconsciously show her flirtatious demeanor. She smiled gently at the old servant. She thought that she was smiling in a reserved manner, but that old servant turned slightly rigid and turned away unnaturally.

The old servant had wanted to ask whether she was the Second Young Mistress. Upon seeing the situation, he kept quiet. Since the Second Young Master did not take the initiative to introduce her as that, then she clearly wasnt. Thus, he pretended as if he didnt see anything.

Shi Fengmings eyes lit up and said happily, My elder brother is already married? When was it!

The old servant was stunned when he heard that. He simply forgot his social rank and stared at Shi Fengming. Second Young Master didnt even know when Eldest Young Master had gotten married? He was a gatekeeper in this villa, so it was natural that he didnt know much about what happened in the Shi Household.

Shi Fengming was quick to react and his face turned red before he said with an awkward smile, Ive left home for two years due to some matters. I didnt know he had gotten married! Which family is my sister-in-law from? Is her surname Gu or Sang?

The old servant came to a realization and quickly answered with a smile, I see! Young Mistress is pretty nice, though I dont know what her surname is!

Shi Fengming was thinking that it was right too, so he smiled and didnt ask further. Afterwhich, he followed a servant in and waited in the parlor.