AWB Chapter 917 Mr. Yexun’s Gift
Chapter 917 Mr. Yexun’s Gift
Mr. Ye Xun was indeed a strange man. Apart from talking to his white-haired apprentice Zhuo Qiran, he was too lazy to even raise his eyelids to others, and his whole body exuded a sense of coldness and arrogance that kept strangers away.
Since boarding the ship, he has not even seen the princess.
With such behavior, anyone could see that Miss Beihui, the most popular girl around the princess, was unhappy.
This maidservant, who has always been good at dealing with people, has expressed her dissatisfaction with Mr. Ye Xun both privately and openly.
Everyone who knew her well knew that Miss Bei Hui was the most considerate and worldly-wise, and her actions and words were always flawless. Her attitude inevitably made people speculate - could this be the princess's intention?
Zhuo Qiran felt very sorry and came to explain to the princess in person. Bei Hui led him into the cabin where the princess was meeting guests.
The cabin was elegantly furnished. A rosewood table by the window was set with celadon tea sets, and tea smoke rose from it. The moon-white gauze curtains on both sides were gently blown by the river breeze, casting swaying light and shadows on the floor.
On the east wall hangs a painting of "Cold River and Clear River", with sparse brushwork, which somewhat echoes the surging river outside the window.
The moment Zhuo Qiran stepped into the inner cabin, his heart suddenly jumped, and his chest felt numb. He subconsciously pressed his chest, knowing that this was the restlessness caused by the encounter between the natal Gu and the sub-Gu.
Looking up, I saw the woman sitting in front of the screen. She was wearing a plain silk dress that looked like sky blue after rain, with a white jade hairpin in her hair. She had no makeup on and her eyes were deep and cold.
Zhuo Qiran's ears suddenly burned. He could clearly feel that the life-definition Gu dormant in his heart was frantically spreading its golden wings, and every scale was filled with the trembling of closeness and warmth.
Bei Hui couldn't help but remind him softly, "Master Zhuo, the princess is here."
Zhuo Qiran came back to his senses and bowed deeply to Shi Anxia, "I pay my respects to the princess."
Shi Anxia raised her eyes, a faint smile on her lips, "Master Zhuo, please take a seat."
Zhuo Qiran did not sit down, but stated his purpose directly, explaining to Shi Anxia, "Master has always been a loner and is not good at interacting with others. I hope you can forgive me." After a pause, he added, "He has always disliked others to serve him closely. From now on, I will deliver the meals."
Shi Anxia nodded slightly, "It's okay, sir, please do as you please. If you need anything, just tell Bei Hui."
In this way, Wang Zhong, who had just got a few days of easy work and doubled his monthly salary, lost this good job again.
Shi Anxia asked, "Is your master in good health?"
Zhuo Qiran nodded, "He is in good health, but he has been in poor spirits recently and needs more rest."
Shi Anxia felt relieved, "That's good." He didn't ask why he was feeling so tired.
Zhuo Qiran took out three pieces of blood jade from his bosom and handed them over with trembling fingertips. The jade was dark red like solidified blood, and faint golden patterns could be seen in the sunlight.
He presented it respectfully, "This is a gift from my master to the young marquis and the two young princesses. I hope the princess will accept it."
The blood jade was cold to the touch, but it gave off a strange warmth the moment it touched the skin, as if it was pulsating with life. Shi Anxia lowered her eyes and saw golden threads flowing in the jade, outlining a mysterious totem in the blood-red chalcedony - it was the "Phoenix Nirvana" recorded in ancient books.
Seeing her solemn expression, Zhuo Qiran explained in a gentle voice: "Princess, don't be alarmed. This is the 'Phoenix Blood Jade'." He paused, as if he was considering his words, "This jade can nourish children's congenital deficiencies. In case of emergency, it may even save a life."
"Sir, you are so thoughtful." Shi Anxia gently put the blood jade into her sleeves. When she raised her eyes, they were clear. "Thank you for me. Just say... I accept this gift on behalf of the children."
She asked Bei Hui to fetch a red sandalwood cloud-patterned wooden box, which also contained a piece of jade. "This is a return gift. Please ask Master Zhuo to pass it to Mr. Ye Xun for me."
Zhuo Qiran respectfully took the wooden box, bowed and left, and suddenly heard Shi Anxia calling him, "Master Zhuo, please stay."
He turned around and saw Shi Anxia standing up and bowing to him properly.
Her eyes were clear, but her voice was deep, "Master Zhuo, I should have thanked you in person a long time ago. But after thinking about it, I always feel that any words seem pale. You saved my life and the lives of my children. You are the benefactor of my whole family."
After saying this, he bowed solemnly again.
Zhuo Qiran hurriedly turned aside, not daring to accept the princess's gift, "This is my duty. I am honored to receive the princess's kindness."
Shi Anxia invited Zhuo Qiran to sit down again, "Master Zhuo, I have something important to discuss with you."
Zhuo Qiran had no choice but to sit down straight.
Bei Hui poured him some tea and then stepped aside.
Shi Anxia considered her words carefully and said slowly, "I want my two daughters to recognize Lord Zhuo as their foster father. What do you think, Lord Zhuo?"
Zhuo Qiran never expected that the princess would have such an idea, but after thinking about it, he understood. How could this be to acknowledge him as a foster father? It was clearly that the two little princesses, who were nurtured and saved by the Zi Gu, were acknowledging their own life Gu.
Then, a trace of melancholy rose in his mind. He was not stupid, and his mind was even more sophisticated than that of ordinary men.
He knew that the princess was binding him as a "relative" because she was afraid that one day he would use his natal Gu to force him to do something that would harm the interests of the princess or the county lord.
He smiled bitterly and was about to speak.
The princess's cold voice rang out, "Master Zhuo, there is no need to guess that I am using 'family affection' to bind you. If I say it's not the case, I'm sure Master Zhuo won't believe it. I am just grateful to Master Zhuo for saving my life, and I am also grateful to Master Zhuo..."
She didn't finish the rest of her words, but just looked at him with complicated eyes.
He also looked into her clear eyes, and after just a moment, he gave in and said, "I am marrying above my station."
Shi Anxia poured the tea in front of Zhuo Qiran into the tea tray and poured him a cup of hot tea. "I'll use tea instead of wine to toast Master Zhuo on behalf of my daughters."
Zhuo Qiran held the cup with both hands and drank it all in one gulp. "Don't worry, Princess. I will protect you and... your husband... ahem, the young marquis and the young princess with my life for the rest of my life."
Shi Anxia shook his head, his eyes sincere, "To me, after you drink this cup of tea, you will be my daughter's adoptive father and my relative. I only have one request of you, and that is to take care of yourself."
She then ordered Bei Hui, "Go and get that snow fox fur."
Not long after, Bei Hui brought in a rosewood and gold-painted clothing box.
The moment the box was opened, a snow-white fox fur coat was quietly lying inside. The fur color was like fresh snow, and it had a pearl-like luster. The most precious thing was that the whole fur coat had no other colors, and the collar was embroidered with fine cloud patterns with silver thread. It was obviously a rare treasure.
Shi Anxia said in a gentle voice, "This snow coat can protect you from the extreme cold, maybe it can be used by Lord Zhuo."
When Zhuo Qiran took the clothes box, his fingertips accidentally touched the fur, and he felt a warmth running down his arm straight to his heart, which actually soothed the restless natal Gu in his body.
He bowed deeply, "Thank you, Princess, for the reward."