Chapter 24: About to Part

After arranging everything for Mrs. Lu and handing over a thousand taels of silver to her and Xian Xiaoxiao to prepare for the tavern, Chen Xin also gave her an extra hundred taels to solve any financial difficulties in life. Mrs. Lu was even more grateful and wished she could immediately accompany Chen Xin through fire and water.

With only a hundred taels of silver left from the originally eighteen hundred on Chen Xin, six hundred had been spent just on clothes and bedding. It seemed she couldn’t make money fast enough.

Leading Chao Feng out of the alley, “Chao Feng, let’s go home.”

Chao Feng neighed and immediately darted away like a rocket, avoiding the sounds of pedestrians and horses. Chen Xin, in her purple robe, looked radiant, captivating everyone with her graceful and free-spirited demeanor.

In less than a moment, Chen Xin returned to the entrance of the courtyard. As Fang Ziyu, who had been waiting for her return for a long time, was about to obediently eat, he suddenly heard the sound of hooves and Chen Xin’s voice.

His eyes lit up, and he quickly put down his chopsticks, hastily went out, feeling a longing after only a short absence. Seeing the food on the table, he had no appetite.

“Xin!” Fang Ziyu called out happily, quickening his steps and throwing himself into Chen Xin’s arms as soon as she entered the door, hugging her waist tightly, feeling complete.

However, Chen Xin, seeing Fang Ziyu rushing towards her like a blue butterfly, was surprised and quickly caught him, embracing him and lightly patting his buttocks helplessly, saying, “You’re so reckless. If you fall, who will take care of you?”

“I won’t fall. As long as you catch me.” Fang Ziyu said with a smile.

Hearing this, Chen Xin smiled indulgently, stroking Fang Ziyu’s soft black hair affectionately, and said firmly, “Hmm, I won’t let you get hurt in any way.” I promise.

“Have you eaten properly?” Holding his hand, she asked as they returned to the house.

Fang Ziyu felt a little guilty, cuddling Chen Xin’s hand and coquettishly said, “I was just about to eat when you came back.”

It was already past lunchtime, and Xiao Yu hadn’t eaten yet? Chen Xin blamed him for not taking care of himself. Pulling Fang Ziyu to sit down, she said seriously, “You’re not allowed to do this in the future.” Although she hadn’t eaten either, it was different for her. Martial artists could go without eating for a meal or two without any problem.

“Okay.” Fang Ziyu nodded vigorously. Chen Xin’s care didn’t make him feel nagged, but rather happy.

At this moment, Chen Xin picked up a pea and put it in his bowl, saying, “It’s good as long as you know. Eat.”

“Mm.” Fang Ziyu smiled and responded, watching Chen Xin beside him, eating the food she had served him, his appetite suddenly returned, and he ate with relish.

Meanwhile, Chen Xin was thinking about going to the Tiger Escort Agency, how to tell Fang Ziyu, and how to arrange things for him. She wasn’t usually indecisive, but when it came to Fang Ziyu, she tended to consider it more.

When Fang Ziyu put down his chopsticks, Chen Xin also put down hers, quickly and skillfully tidied up the dishes, pulled Fang Ziyu to sit on her lap, and after a moment of contemplation, she said, “Xiao Yu, I’m going to the Tiger Escort Agency to find the head of the family as father said. What do you think?”

Fang Ziyu, who had been lying in Chen Xin’s arms with his eyes closed, suddenly sat up straight, turned his head to look at Chen Xin, first with disbelief, then thinking about how his father was alone in the Fang Mansion, not knowing how he was doing, he always felt uneasy. He nodded after a moment and softened his body, saying softly, “Come back soon, I’ll be waiting for you at home.”

The sensible Fang Ziyu made Chen Xin even more heartbroken. Obviously, he was afraid and uneasy, but he pretended to be calm for his father’s sake. Moreover, Chen Xin was also worried about Fang Ziyu being alone at home. She never thought that his safety was trivial.

Although Linjia Village seemed safe, in this world where women were dominant and men were inferior, she had seen how low men’s status could be. She was afraid that Fang Ziyu would be bullied at home alone.

Holding Fang Ziyu tightly, she rested her fair chin on his shoulder and said slowly, “Six days will pass quickly.”

“Xiao Yu, what if I find someone to accompany you?”

Fang Ziyu, confused but somewhat expectant and curious, asked, “Who?”

“Xian Xiaoxiao’s husband. The couple who sold the hairpins yesterday.”

Fang Ziyu suddenly realized and hesitated, “But we don’t know them.” And he didn’t know if they would get along, but they seemed like a gentle and understanding man yesterday.

Chen Xin smiled, “There’s something I haven’t told you yet. I don’t want you to worry, but I’m planning to open a tavern. His wife is now my employee and the manager.”

“Well, but it depends on whether they’re willing… What? A tavern? Is there enough money? Should I take on some embroidery tomorrow?” Fang Ziyu felt it would be nice to have someone to talk to. Then, when he heard about Chen Xin’s plan to open a tavern, his eyes widened, instantly attracted by the idea, and asked with concern.

“What a silly little fool!” Saying that, she kissed his cheek, satisfied to see a blush appearing where she had kissed him.

“Your fiancée is so capable, how could there not be enough money?”

Thinking about it, Fang Ziyu felt the same way. Chen Xin was so capable that she could surely handle it. His worries slowly disappeared, and he smiled proudly.