funbook-pk Chapter 433 Persuasion
Chapter 433 Persuasion
Mother Li followed him to the study room with trepidation. Seeing that three walls of the room were lined with bookshelves filled with books, she felt that she did not fit in here.
Shangguan Qingyue did not rush to say anything, but placed the dishes of food that Xiangxue had brought on the table. When he saw the water on the charcoal stove begin to boil, he looked up and asked:
"Grandma Li, would you like hot tea or sweet water?"
Mother Li rubbed her hands uncomfortably.
"It's all right. I'm just a country girl and I don't have so many requirements."
Shangguan Qingyue stopped asking questions and scooped two spoonfuls of taro flour balls the size of pearls from the white porcelain bowl beside her. She also added some nuts and an indistinguishable powder into them.
While she was busy and having fun, Li's mother was watching with fear.
She couldn't help but wonder, is this girl drugging herself blatantly? Otherwise, what on earth are those powders? !
Just as Shangguan Qingyue poured the cooked milk into the glass cup, she finally couldn't help but speak:
"Uh, that, Miss Shangguan. I'm old, I'm afraid I can't drink something so sweet. Just pour me a glass of plain water!"
Shangguan Qingyue's hand holding the kettle paused for a moment, then she silently brought the freshly brewed cup of milk tea in front of her, poured out a small cup, and very naturally handed it to Xiangxue who was standing by the side.
She turned around and explained:
"I made this milk tea thinking you could try something new. I don't like sweet things so I can't drink so much."
Although Xiangxue didn't know what the other party was thinking, she felt it was unreasonable for her to dislike something made by her own young lady!
Angry in her heart, she waited until the drink in her hand was no longer hot, then immediately put it to her mouth and drank it all in one gulp.
Because she drank too quickly, a few drops of water slid down the corners of her mouth to her neck. Shangguan Qingyue smiled and took out a handkerchief to wipe her clean.
"Why are you in such a hurry to drink? If you like it, I'll make it for you later."
"The milk tea made by the young lady is so delicious that I couldn't help myself and let the young lady drink it. I'm sorry to make the wife of the village head laugh."
Xiangxue bowed to Li's mother in a dignified manner to express her apology, and her every move revealed the demeanor of a lady from a noble family.
Li's mother blushed and waved her hands repeatedly. In order to ease the embarrassment, she simply got straight to the point:
"Well, I wonder why Miss Shangguan is looking for me, an old woman, for such a purpose?"
Shangguan Qingyue took a sip of the milk tea she had made herself, nodded slightly, and seemed quite satisfied. Then she said slowly:
"I want you to persuade the village head grandfather not to get stuck in a dead end, otherwise it will be too ugly to end it.
The main reason I asked you to come here today is that I feel sorry for my aunt who is caught in the middle and suffering. You don’t know that she had bleeding a few days ago because of excessive worry. If Grandpa Nanrong hadn’t been at home, she might not have been able to keep the child. "
Li's mother stood up suddenly.
"What, Lanxiang had her bleeding? Then, is she okay now? I, I..."
She was at a loss for words. She wanted to go see her daughter immediately, but she felt it was inappropriate. She subconsciously grabbed the hem of her clothes with her right hand, wrinkling them.
"Don't worry, haven't you seen him just now? He's fine now, but I don't know if there will be problems again if he continues like this.
Even if Grandpa Nanrong is a miracle doctor, he can only cure illnesses, not the heart."
Mother Li sat back in a panic and said hesitantly:
"But what can a woman like me do? The child's father is a man of his word at home. Even if I kneel down and beg him, it will be useless!"
She looked at Shangguan Qingyue and pleaded sadly:
"Ms. Shangguan, could you please show some mercy and stop arguing with these rough people in the village?
They actually have no bad intentions, they just want to grow herbs in a down-to-earth manner, hoping to have a good harvest next year so that they can save some money for their family."
Xiangxue was listening to this and was so angry that she couldn't help but interrupt:
"Madam, what you said is too heartless. What do you mean by asking our young lady to show mercy? It is obvious that the head of the village has joined forces with the villagers to exclude our young lady's family!
Could it be that I have started to forget things as I get older? If it weren’t for our young lady’s help, Xiangxue Village and the surrounding villages would still be starving!”
The little girl's face turned red with anger, and her chest heaved rapidly because she spoke too quickly.
Shangguan Qingyue didn't have time to stop the man, and rolled her eyes at him.
"When did you become so good at talking? It's like beans pouring out of a bamboo tube. I can't stop you even if I want to. All right, go get a small jar of strawberry nectar for the village head's wife to taste."
The little girl bent her knees reluctantly, turned around and walked out, glaring at the other person before leaving.
Shangguan Qingyue shook her head helplessly. The three maids around her had worse tempers than each other, but they were all spoiled by her.
"Please don't blame me, Madam. I am a servant girl who is eager to protect my master and will not tolerate anyone doing me any harm.
I'll say what I want to say. If anyone tries to confront me head-on, they will be the ones who regret it. But I have feelings for Xiangxue Village and don't want to see that happen."
She frowned slightly and drank the last sip of milk tea, but Li's mother swallowed her saliva involuntarily. The rich sweet fragrance mixed with the pleasant aroma of milk and tea must be a rare delicacy.
"Baicaotang has its reasons for doing this, and I have no right to interfere. As for the two workshops owned by my mother, if the villagers don't like us, we can just move to another place, or even move to the county town for more convenience.
The Forget-Sorrow Inn can be sold, the tour party can be stopped, and even our whole family can move out of the village.
So, nothing can threaten me. You should go back and persuade the village head grandfather not to make mistakes and do something you will regret. "
Mother Li's face turned very ugly, and her heart was beating wildly. She knew very well that the other party was not just threatening, but really could do what he said.
The two talked for another quarter of an hour, but no one brought the jar of honeydew fruit. It was not until Li's mother left that Shangguan Qingyue angrily scolded the person hiding in the corner:
"When did our family become so stingy? It's just a jar of honeydew fruit, how come you haven't returned after spending so long?"
"There are only ten jars of juicy strawberry fruits left, and I can't bear to give them away..." Xiangxue lowered her head, her tone full of indignation.
This strawberry nectar is sold at the highest price but is also the most popular, so not many of them are left.
Shangguan Qingyue stroked her pointed chin with one hand, planning where to choose a piece of land next year to plant a large field of strawberries. Not for selling, but at least for herself to enjoy.
"Miss, please go to the front yard. They said that Magistrate Zou is here to visit." Shuying came hurriedly from a distance and informed the news.
Shangguan Qingyue originally thought that the other party was asking about her daughter, but she didn't expect that as soon as she walked into the study in the front yard, she saw a figure kneeling on the ground with a thump and bowing to her!