Chapter 047 – Petty Uncle! (1/2)
047 – Petty Uncle!
Chapter 47: Petty Uncle!
Inside the deep and serene courtyard, branches from the Jacaranda tree piled high up as if was hiding the sky and covering the earth. Bunches of flowers flouris.h.i.+ng with excitement looked like they were a beautiful picture hand-painted by masters of the country.
A young maiden wearing a white dresses sat below the Jacaranda tree with a pot of green tea and an ancient scroll in her hands. Leisurely pa.s.sing the beautiful holiday.
'History of Tiandu' written by the historian Mr Sima Jian described the sequence of events happening in the capital of the West Wind kingdom. It includes political changes, economic development, interesting stories and even some ancient traditions—–for example the scissors of w.a.n.g Mazi, Li Xiaodong's blacksmith, three bowls of strong alcoholic drink, as well as the red braised pork of Pin Xiang Lou.
Because there's a wide range of topics and the content is considerably mixed, it had became well-known. Some people find it new and some find it unusual. While some people look at it as a gourmet food travel map and some even study it carefully to see if there are any hidden meanings.
Cui Xiaoxin simply does not care about all of these things, she purely just read for reading. To people who read, it is needless for them to look into the past and to ponder over the future, but to just enjoy the meaning of the words expressed or the story behind the words. This is the most relaxing thing for them.
“Xiaoxin, have some fruits.” Wearing a white Chinese-style dress, aunt Cui Xinci carried a bowl of fruit over to the table.
Although she's originally a Northern woman, she fell in love with the style of clothing in the South. She especially liked this dress; when she wears it, she displays a unique charm and beauty.
“Thank you aunt.” Cui Xiaoxin stood up to greet her.
“Sit down. Sit down.” Cui Xinci said. “Xiaoxin, it's not that I want to say this to you, but in the courtyard there's only us two and no outsiders are here. Moreover, even if there are outsiders so what? In other words, we are both woman of the Cui family, the same blood flows within our body, we are a real family—–why are you always so polite your auntie here? This way it looks like we're not close, I don't like it.”
Cui Xiaoxin chuckled out loud and said: “Fine, in the future when aunt brings me food to eat and drink, I will act indifferent and won't rise to greet you. Instead I'll pick it up and eat, lift it and drink. I will order you about like an old servant.”
“If you were like that, I will be delighted. Yan Xiangma treats me like this and do I still not regard him as my son? ” Cui Xinci gracefully sat down at the seat opposite Cui Xiaoxin and said: “Xiaoxin, you're reading again?”
“'History of Tiandu'.” Cui Xiaoxin placed down the book onto the table and said: “To understand the local conditions and customs of Tiandu. It's been several years since I left, so I feel somewhat unfamiliar to the city. But thinking carefully, even before in Tiandu what did I know about the city? I always thought that by living in the city, I can tour around all the time; however, the more it is within reach, the more you're unfamiliar with it and the more you're not even willing to understand it. Thinking about it, I indeed know nothing about it at all. ”
Cui Xinci face was filled with distress as she said: “Xiaoxin, in a few days, you will return to Tiandu. Aunt really can't bear it. If it's possible, I really hope you can stay in Jiangnan, stay by aunt's side. Tiandu is great and the Cui family household is also big, but life isn't as comfortable and relaxing as it is over here. It is a like a giant whirlpool over there, everyday many people are engulfed into it, aunt is scared that you may also be swept in—-“
“Aunt—-” Cui Xiaoxin held Cui Xinci's white and soft hand tightly and said: “I also want to stay in Jiangnan, I want to stay here with aunt, these past years in Jiangnan was the most happy and relaxing time of my life. But, you know Tiandu better than me and you understand the Cui family more than me—–Would I be allowed to stay?”
“Ahh, being born in a wealthy family will always need to bear various responsibilities. This time aunt can't come with you to the capital, I'm sure you can take good care of yourself. Yesterday uncle said that to let Xiangma come with you to the capital and ask brother to help arrange a job for him, he said he's always loafing around in Jiangan. This is not the right path- for him—-your temper is good, you're quiet and calm, and you don't stir up trouble everywhere. But Xiangma makes people headaches, when he goes to Tiandu, who know how much trouble he will cause?”
Cui Xiaoxin patted aunt on the back of her hand and said: “Aunt, men should be determined. Uncle is just doing this to ensure his son becomes a dragon in the future. If you don't let him out and polish up, and instead just stay around you receiving your care, then how can he accomplish anything? Did uncle not also become a general after fighting in the battlefield? And later he a.s.sumed the responsibility of being the lord of the kingdom's Jiangnan city? ”
“Besides, cousin is not a stupid person. I really admire his courage. In Tiandu he has the care of both the Cui family and Yan family, and Jiangnan city is the prosperous area of the kingdom. As the son of the lord of Jiangnan city he has powerful backing. Is there anyone who can bully him? Think about it, it's always cousin bullying other people, when was he ever bullied? ”
“My son is traveling a thousand miles. Of course, as a mother I will be worried. No matter what I do, I can't stop worrying. ”
“If you are really that worried, then come back for the Spring Festival. You haven't been back to Tiandu in a few years right? ”
“Yes. That would be good, this spring I will be back for the holidays, whether Yan Bolai agrees with it or not, I will go—-” Cui Xinci said firmly.
“Good. I'll wait for aunt at Tiandu.” Cui Xiaoxin said with a smile.
“Yes, where did Xiangma go again? How come I haven't seen him in the house at all today? ”
“I also haven't seen him. He went out early in the morning, saying he's going to visit a friend. ”
“Not to find that Li Muyang again? I find it strange, what's so good about that Li Muyang. Before you were losing your mind over him, every day you went over there regularly. Now you're back to normal but your cousin is not normal—-What does that kid even look like? I heard he's incomparably hideous? ”