Chapter 300: Tsundere Xiaoyuer
In the evening, Jia Cong returned to Ningguo Mansion. As soon as he entered the courtyard, Qingwen came to greet him, "Master is back?"
While asking Xiao Que'er and Xiang Ling to help him take off his robe, Jia Cong asked, "Well, is there anything going on in the mansion today?"
"There's nothing going on in our house, but I heard that Miss Lin is sick," Qingwen said.
"Oh?" Jia Cong was stunned. "Sister Lin is sick? Who told you that?"
"I heard from the maid in the West Mansion that Zijuan came to the mansion to help Miss Lin pack up some things that were left behind, and she let it slip, so I just found out."
Afterwards, Qingwen spoke a few words to Jia Cong.
After hearing this, Jia Cong couldn't help but laugh, "You mean, Zijuan came twice?"
"Okay, bring me the cloak. I'm going to visit my uncle's house!" Several people nodded and helped Jia Cong put on his clothes. Only then did Jia Cong go out.
Jia Cong could guess that Daiyu was not ill at all. It was probably because Zijuan came to the mansion and heard about what happened last night, so she was in a bad mood. Otherwise, Zijuan would not have come again.
Arriving at the Lin residence, the old housekeeper opened the door and asked, "My Lord, are you here to look for the old master? The old master hasn't come back yet."
" Uncle Lin , your majesty has gone to talk to your uncle and will be back later. Sister Lin left some things at home, so I came here to visit her."
"Oh, please come in, my Lord. I'll send someone to tell the young lady."
In Daiyu's room, she was holding a booklet, but it was obvious that her mind was not on the booklet.
Suddenly, Xueyan hurried in and said, "Miss, the guy in front said that the Third Master is here to see you, and he's waiting in the front hall."
Daiyu's eyes lit up with joy, then she put down the book in her hand and lay down on the couch, "Since Third Brother is here, there is no need to avoid him. Go and invite him over."
Xueyan nodded and left. Zijuan beside her smiled and said, "I said that the Third Master cares about the young lady. I'm afraid he just returned to the mansion and rushed here after hearing the news."
Daiyu raised her head proudly, "Who should he care about? He should just care about that vixen from the Zhen family."
Soon, Jia Cong came to Daiyu's room.
"I heard that Sister Lin is unwell? What happened? She was fine before, but now she is not feeling well after coming back?" Jia Cong asked a series of questions.
Daiyu lay on the couch, half-closed her eyes and glanced at Jia Cong secretly, but did not respond.
Zijuan, who was standing by, stepped forward and said, "I can't tell what's wrong. I just don't have much appetite. I've been stuck in the house all day."
Jia Cong nodded and went to sit beside Daiyu's bed. Daiyu woke up and said weakly, "Is it my third brother who is here?"
"Well, I heard that Sister Lin was ill, so I hurried over to see her."
"Could it be that Third Brother has heard it? How did he hear it?" Daiyu said proudly with her little face raised.
Before Jia Cong could say anything, Daiyu continued, "Didn't they say that there is a girl from the Zhen family or the Wang family in our mansion, who is very beautiful and charming, and whose family background is also suitable for that of Third Brother? Their ancestors even took the initiative to ask Third Brother for her hand in marriage?"
Jia Cong stroked his chin and said, "Indeed, our old relatives from Jiangnan, the Zhen family, have arrived. The girl's name is Zhen Muring, and she is indeed beautiful!"
When Daiyu heard that Jia Cong dared to praise the daughter of the Zhen family, she immediately became anxious, "I know that the old lady of the Zhen family is looking for a marriage for you, so why don't you go back and accept it? What are you doing in our house? If you delay, won't it hinder your good marriage?"
"We are a small family, and we can't compare to the wealth of the Zhen family in Jiangnan. The girls of the Zhen family are not as sickly as me. They are really a perfect match for you! You should leave my place soon. Our Lin family can't accommodate a marquis like you."
After saying that, he fell directly on the bed and started crying .
Zijuan and Xueyan on the side were about to go up to persuade her, but were stopped by Jia Cong who waved his hand. Then Jia Cong turned around and held Daiyu's slender body in his arms.
"No matter how beautiful the daughter of the Zhen family is, how can she compare to my Yu'er? My Yu'er is a fairy. In terms of her elegance and beauty, no one in the world can compare to her. As for family background, Uncle Lin's family background is the most suitable for me. Others, even princesses of the royal family, cannot compare to her."
Daiyu sobbed and looked at Jia Cong secretly, "Who needs you to coax them? Go back and coax your sister Zhen !"
"Yu'er, you are so unreasonable!" Jia Cong said to Daiyu, leaning against her cheek. "Yesterday I told Old Lady Zhen that I, Jia Cong, already have two lovers. Yu'er, guess who they are?"
"How should I know?" Daiyu was delighted, but her tone was still arrogant. "Maybe you have taken a fancy to Miss Bao or Miss Bei."
"It is true that there is a Miss Bao, but the other one is Miss Lin!" Jia Cong said softly.
"I have received Sister Lin's sachet, and the Empress also helped me to give Sister Lin a gift. We have promised to be together for life, do you think you can run away? If it weren't for the death of old Concubine Zhen, I would have asked His Majesty and the Empress to grant me a marriage. Although I have to postpone it for three months, it cannot be changed. Sister, just wait for me to come to your door in a sedan chair. No matter who the girl is, no one can snatch Yu'er's third brother away."
Daiyu's heart was filled with sweetness, and any little resentment she had towards her lover had long since disappeared.
Jia Cong also knew that Daiyu's temper was not really because of her nature, but because of her inner uneasiness. In this case, Jia Cong could only coax her. This little Yu'er was chosen by herself, so what else could he do if he didn't spoil her?
"Young lady, please have some food!" Zijuan, who was standing by, felt relieved when she saw the couple reconciled. She immediately stepped forward and said to Daiyu.
"Zijuan, go get some more food!" Jia Cong said, "You just came back from the mansion and didn't eat a single bite of food or drink a cup of tea, and you came here directly. You've been in the palace for a whole day, and your stomach must be empty!"
Daiyu couldn't help but feel sorry for Jia Cong when she heard this, and hurriedly said to Zijuan, "Ask the kitchen to make more. Don't forget Third Brother's favorite stewed pork elbow with ham and butter puff pastry."
Jia Cong smiled and pecked Daiyu on the cheek, "Now you are the Third Brother again? You won't chase me away?"
Daiyu let out a moan and buried herself in Jia Cong's arms in shame. This bad guy only knew how to make fun of her. He was really so bad.
Soon, Zijuan brought people to bring over the sumptuous food.
Jia Cong directly carried Daiyu down from the bed, and asked Zijuan and the other two to help Daiyu wash and comb her hair. Then the two of them sat opposite each other and ate for a while.
After they finished eating, Zijuan brought Jia Cong a cup of tea.
Jia Cong stayed in Daiyu's room, letting Zijuan and Xueyan serve him, until...
"Girl, the master is back!"
Jia Cong froze all over and sat up from the couch. "Yu'er, my uncle is back. I have to go. I'll go through the back door. Don't tell my uncle that I'm here..."
Before he finished speaking, he ran out in a flash.
