Chapter 528 - Chapter 528: Chapter 528: Husband and Wife’s Private Conversation (1/2)
Chapter 528: Chapter 528: Husband and Wife’s Private Conversation
Yet before he could fully deploy his plan, Di Yelei received a letter from Nan Tianzong.
Meanwhile, an unexpected visitor had arrived at the house in the small town.
“Madam, Mrs. Su is outside asking to see you.” Old Cheng reported as he entered the room.
“What Mrs. Su? Do you mean the wife of the County Magistrate? What is she doing here…”
Liu Sisi, who was learning from Ms. Gao how to make clothes for her unborn child, was rather surprised by Old Cheng’s report.
“Please invite our guest to the living room for some tea.”
“Yes, madam.” Old Cheng hurried off.
Setting aside the small item of clothing in her hand, Liu Sisi couldn’t help but speculate about Mrs. Su’s intentions.
In the living room, Mrs. Su greeted Liu Sisi warmly as soon as she appeared: “Oh my! I haven’t seen you in a while, and I didn’t expect your belly to be this big.”
“Isn’t it! This little one has been quite active recently! Nanny Hu spends all day making clothes.”
Liu Sisi also took Mrs. Su’s hand, and after exchanging pleasantries, they both took their seats.
“As for the clothing, it’s not difficult. Just have your servants make them a bit oversized. Living in this small town, it’s rather inconvenient. What if you moved into Su County earlier? We, as sisters, could have more opportunities to talk.””
“Sisi too would like to move into the city earlier. But no matter how busy we are, we still need to wait until the place is ready before moving there.”
Liu Sisi’s response was half true, half evasive.
“That’s true… You’re different now – you have to take more care…”
Mrs. Su uttered casually, narrating stories about the local scenes and people, with a smile on her face.
Liu Sisi responded in kind, making casual conversation while trying to figure out the other’s intentions.
Perhaps noticing that Liu Sisi didn’t want to be the first one to bring up the real issue, Mrs. Su finally got to the point after putting down her teacup and dabbing her lips with her silk handkerchief.
“Sisi, the reason I called on you today is because I need your help with something.”
“Mrs. Su, you’re overestimating me. Sisi’s current condition is rather inconvenient, and I have limited capabilities. It’s surprising that you’ve come to ask for assistance.”
Liu Sisi replied with a smile, a picture of sunshine and breezes.
Mrs. Su waved her silk handkerchief and said: “You’re underestimating yourself, Sisi. I’m certain you can assist me in this matter.”
“Oh? Mrs. Su, please do tell what this matter is?”
Liu Sisi sat upright in anticipation.
Only then did Mrs. Su lower her head and let out a long sigh: “Well, the thing is…”
At dusk, the horizon was smeared with countless hues of sunset’s glow. The rosé-colored clouds hung down from the sky, constantly shifting hues. The orange-yellow clouds shot across the land from the edge of the sky, casting an enchanting scene.
Liu Sisi, accompanied by Ms. Gao, slowly walked down the country path in the northern part of the town.
The roadside was filled with a variety of wildflowers, and the fields were covered with swathes of golden rapeseed flowers. The vivid colors captured spectators’ attention.
This path was one that Di Yelei always took back home. Today, owing to the clear weather, Liu Sisi eagerly waited for him at the end of the town.
She didn’t wait long before she heard the distant sound of hoofbeats. Soon, the sound of horse hooves grew louder, and a figure on horseback came into view.
It was indeed Di Yelei and his entourage!
The horse galloped past Liu Sisi, who instinctively turned her head to look back at the horse that had suddenly stopped.
“Huh—”
Di Yelei reined in his horse and looked carefully. It was indeed Sisi! He instantly dismounted with a beaming face and strode over to Liu Sisi.