Chapter 1207: A Predestined Love
nly cried out, "Oh my! Mr. Wang is here!"A crowd gathered outside the tavern parted, making way for Wang Fu carrying Wang Yuanwai on his back. Behind him followed several small helpers from the tavern...A gentle sea breeze brings the scent of the ocean.
Seagulls flew low over the beach, searching for unlucky little fish to fill their bellies.
There were also mischievous children playing on the beach, occasionally appearing on small boats by the pier.
This is a small island not far from Quanzhou. It was bought by the Li family several years ago, and after so much construction and tidying up, it has now become a paradise.
The island was shaded by lush trees, verdant and teeming with flowers. On the small hill in the center, there was even a waterfall cascading down, looking extremely refreshing from afar.
On both sides of the mountaintop, there are orchards. This season is exactly the time when peaches are ripe.
The peach tree is low and squat, with plump pink peaches. I wish I could lie under the tree and reach out to pick one and take a big bite!
If one is familiar with the place, and takes a closer look, they will find that this little island bears a resemblance to the Broken Gold Beach. Let me know if you'd like me to translate anything else!
At this moment, a large ship had just docked at the pier. The Li family, young and old, were disembarking along the gangplank.
Three years is enough time for Jiayin to grow into a graceful young lady.
Today she changed into a sea-blue tulle dress, with a deep blue belt around her waist adorned with strings of small beads. It highlighted her tall and slender figure, her tiny waist almost impossible to grasp.
Her raven hair was casually swept up, with only a single pearl hairpin holding it in place. The rest cascaded down her shoulders, playfully tousled by the sea breeze.
As soon as Li Lao's feet touched the ground, she scolded her granddaughter, "You little rascal, you said you would go back in three days, and it's been half a month now!"
Jia Yin hugged the old woman's plump arm, being scolded but incredibly happy.
These past few years, with my grandchildren around me, I've felt a sense of contentment and well-being. My health is excellent, which is a blessing for the whole family.
"Oh, grandma, my stepfather's iron tree has finally bloomed! As his daughter-in-law, of course I have to help out. Otherwise, my mother-in-law won't be happy and might back out of the marriage! Where would I find another good wife for my father-in-law"
"Silly girl, what nonsense are you talking about!" Old Lady Li glared at her granddaughter, but her hand remained tightly clasped around hers.
"Your foster father and foster mother, they are destined to meet after traveling thousands of miles. It's a fate ordained by heaven!"
"Indeed," Tao Hongying, who followed close behind, also laughed, "When I first arrived here, I met Su Ning. It seems like fate has been waiting for the Lord all along."
Old Mrs. Li urged, “Hurry up and leave. The wedding will be in two days, so we need to prepare all the food. The head steward must be worried sick by now, and he needs our help.”
Everyone chatted and laughed as they quickly got into the carriage. The carriage went back and forth until it reached the middle of the island, bypassed the forest, and arrived at a small valley facing south.
In a mountain valley, there were three courtyards arranged in a row. The middle one was the largest, with five entrances at the front and back, while the two on either side were smaller, each with three entrances.
From afar, it resembles a character for "mountain," each part leaning on and supporting the other.
Needless to say, the large house in the middle belonged to the Li family because there were many people and the house was too small to accommodate them all.
The left side is the Houye's, and the right side is the Wen family's.
Just like when we were at Suijin Beach, it feels so familiar and heartwarming.
At this moment, both the Li family and the Marquis' mansion had their gates open, with people bustling in and out, all smiling brightly. Only the Wen family was eerily quiet.
Jiayin got off the carriage and saw her mother standing at the door. She asked, "Mother, where's my stepmother"
Tao Hongying laughed, "In Mr. Wen's courtyard, she said she wanted to abide by the rules and wouldn't see anyone for three days before the wedding."
Everyone was laughing along, it's normal for the bride to be shy.
Jia Yin greeted someone and then went to the kitchen to fetch a box of freshly baked pastries before going next door.
The Wen family had a small population, and the main courtyard wasn't even full. So, the side courtyards and front courtyards were mostly used as guest rooms for most of the time.
Jia Yin walked smoothly all the way to the side courtyard gate, and saw a woman of twenty or seven years old sitting under the window. She wore a light pink dress that made her complexion seem to be covered with a faint blush. Occasionally, she would stretch out her hand holding the needlework, gentle yet efficient.
She only wore a hairpin of mutton fat jade, but the pearl earrings at her ears gently swayed, bringing out a faint curve of happiness.
Perhaps sensing the different gaze, the woman slowly turned her head, revealing a face like a silver moon. Her neck and shoulders were slightly plump, and with a slight smile, she radiated a tenderness that made one's heart skip a beat.
Jia Yin sighed inwardly, thinking that such a beautiful woman truly deserved to be with her stepfather who had endured half a lifetime of hardship and wind and frost on the battlefield!
Gentle homes have always been the best resting place for heroes.
"Princess, what are you spacing out for Come inside quickly!"
Yu Suening smiled, her eyes crinkling at the corners, and raised her hand in a gentle greeting.
Jia Yin quickly walked inside.
When they returned from the north, the whole family was overjoyed to be reunited.
Zhang Shenyi was a restless man, and after only a few days he left a letter and went off to travel.
She also remembered making gunpowder on the island and quietly set sail.
As it turned out, that's when things went wrong.
The Marquis suddenly reverted to the status of an ordinary person and felt a little lost. He wandered aimlessly in the mountains outside Quanzhou City, but unexpectedly fell victim to poisoning.
It's not actually poisonous, just a kind of medicine powder that can induce chills. Ordinary people who smell it would at most get a chill and feel a little unwell.
But the Marquis had been at war in Jiangbei for over a decade, his foundation was already damaged, and he had accumulated many ailments. It was like burying a bomb, which was suddenly detonated by this medicine powder!
The marquis was not only frozen stiff all over, but also unconscious for three days.
When the family members realized something was amiss and found him, a woman was tending to him. It was Yu Suening.
Yu Su Ning made no attempt to conceal the truth, directly stating that she had poisoned the Marquis and rendered him unconscious.
Although the Li family saw that she didn't seem like a bad person and had been taking good care of the Lord, they still took her back and locked her up.
Jia Yin rushed back from the island urgently, and treated him with acupuncture, herbal baths, and medicine. It took seven or eight days before the Marquis fully recovered. However, he still needs to avoid the cold and rest for a long time afterward.
At this time, Yu Suening was also released. Her background had been thoroughly investigated.
Speaking of it, Yu Suening is a pitiful person.
His father ran a pharmacy, known for his high medical ethics.
Just as her mother fell ill with a strange disease, her father tried every means possible to save her but was unsuccessful.
Two years after his mother's death, his father also died of grief.
The clansmen spread rumors that Su Ning was born with a bad omen, causing misfortune to her family members, in an attempt to seize the pharmacy from her.
Shortly after, the in-laws of Yu Suening also came to dissolve the engagement.
Yu Suening decisively sold the pharmacy, dispersed her wealth, and built a small courtyard in the mountains. She lived there with an elderly couple, quietly passing the time until she was over twenty years old.
A single woman is often surrounded by troubles and people always try to take advantage of her.
The old servant's son had an accident outside recently, so he hurried away to deal with it. He left Su Ning alone in the courtyard. For safety, she sprinkled medicine powder, hoping to drive away those dishonest rogues.
Unexpectedly, the scoundrel didn't fare too badly himself, but he managed to take down the Marquis!
Life and death were at stake, and it was she who had caused the trouble again. So she disregarded any notions of propriety and personally cared for the Marquis for three days and three nights.
For the past three days and three nights, I had to be close to him, feeding him medicine and water...
The whole Li family was worried!
People didn't intentionally harm the Marquis, and they also took the initiative to make amends and take care of him.
The young woman's reputation would be tarnished by this scandal. If it spread, her life would become even more difficult!
What should I do about this……
Today's update is here ~~nto a smile.She darted inside and, hugging her mother’s waist, acted coquettishly. “Mom, you are so great! How did you know I wanted to eat sweet and sour pork ribs Wuu wuu, I'm starving! My stomach...