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Tang Yuehua chuckled upon hearing this, “This just shows that this couple is clever.”
“Why do you say that?” the maid inquired.
“I have already set a price of three hundred taels of silver, which is a firm offer. If they were to now propose a discount, it would seem insincere, and I would be obliged to owe them a favor, having to remember their kindness,” Tang Yuehua explained. “These owed favors always require reciprocation. As the daughter of the Tang family, my way of repaying is naturally different. I believe they also do not wish to complicate matters further. By settling the payment, they have earned their silver, eliminating any sense of obligation. Both sides can now part ways cleanly.”
“Moreover, if the other party truly is a scholar rushing to the capital for examinations, this would actually reflect well on their character, earning them some respect.”
“I see.” The maid suddenly understood, “I have spoken out of turn. You are indeed wise, Miss.”
Tang Yuehua suppressed a smile, “Speak less and let’s return now. We need to check the gifts and then pay respects to my mother.”
“Understood.”
Here, Jiang Mixia and Song Jingyun were strolling down the street, indulging in various snacks.
From one shop, they enjoyed peach blossom pastries, while from another, they relished sticky rice rolls.
They savored spicy noodles from one stall and fresh meat dumplings from another.
They tried marinated goose feet from a restaurant and sautéed fish slices from a store…
As they made their way towards Splendorous Garden, Song Jingyun still held two sugar-coated haws on sticks in his hand.
The tangy and sweet hawthorn fruit, encased in a thin, crispy sugary shell, was so delicious that Song Jingyun nodded in appreciation with each bite.
“Wife, are you sure you don’t want to try?” Song Jingyun looked at the other stick of sugar-coated haws in his hand, puzzled. “These sugar-coated haws are really tasty.”
Jiang Mixia remained silent.
It’s not that she didn’t want to eat, but she couldn’t eat.
Because Jiang Mixia had been accompanying Song Jingyun on their snack-filled stroll, she had overeaten and her stomach was now uncomfortably full, with food nearly reaching her throat.
As delicious as the sugar-coated haws were, she simply couldn’t eat anymore.
In fact, she even felt a slight queasiness in her stomach at the mere smell of food.
“You go ahead and eat,” Jiang Mixia turned her head away, making a conscious effort to avoid looking at the sugar-coated haws. “I really don’t feel like eating.”
She was speaking the truth.
Meanwhile, Song Jingyun hesitated for a while after observing the sugar-coated haws in his hand and noticing Jiang Mixia’s somewhat unnatural expression. Eventually, he brought the sugar-coated haw to his mouth.
*Crunch*
The sugar-coated haw was tangy, sweet, and delicious, truly enjoyable to eat.
Song Jingyun once again immersed himself in the wonderful taste, but kept glancing at Jiang Mixia, unconsciously scratching his head.
How could his wife resist such a delicious treat? Was it because she knew he liked it, so she refrained from eating, saving it just for him?
His wife truly cared for him…
Song Jingyun felt a warm feeling in his heart, his gaze towards Jiang Mixia growing even more affectionate.
Jiang Mixia, noticing Song Jingyun’s gaze, raised her eyebrows slightly.
Being content with good food made him so happy, truly living up to the title of a well-fed husband.
However, as this thought crossed his mind, Song Jingyun, looking slim and slender, wondered how his stomach managed to accommodate so much food…
Shortly after arriving at Courtyard Eight in Splendorous Garden, the two received another invitation for Song Jingyun to visit as a guest.
The inviter was none other than Young Master Yin from Courtyard One.