Chapter 276

For planting potatoes and corn, Xu Ran only showed them how to grow it, but did not plant it himself, because he had other things to do.

However, reality was never so smooth.

……

“Sovereign, Sovereign, it is bad. Your distant cousin is here again and he’s waiting at the door for a notification.”

Xiao Qingyun, who was studying how to weave the scarf, was startled by his words. He stood up from the chair and asked quickly, “Did he come alone? Did he say who he came to see?”

The person who came to report was Xiao Ling, Xiao Qingyun’s servant Ge’er, the son of the Xiao family.

Xiao Ling had been by Xiao Qingyun’s side since he was a child, they were close to each other. So he was very dissatisfied with this distant cousin who wanted to ruin the relationship between Xiao Qingyun and King Yan.

She said angrily, “Sovereign, Cousin Zhao Huanhuan said that he was here to see you. It’s been a long time since he didn’t see you, and he missed you very much, so he wanted to come over and visit you. We all know that he comes here for the master! If he gets to the mansion, he always says he is painful and reluctant to leave.He is a real pain in the neck.”

There were only the two of them, so Xiao Ling dared to speak so boldly.

The purpose of Zhao Huanhuan was too obvious. Not only he, but King Yan also knew it. So King Yan was not happy with him. However, the person was Xiao Qingyun’s cousin, so he couldn’t reject him directly. Therefore, every time Zhao Huanhuan came, King Yan was not in the mansion, so that he wouldn’t get into trouble.

Xiao Qingyun thought himself a generous person in this respect, but Zhao Huanhuan came to challenge him again and again.

Zhao Huanhuan was already eighteen years old, but he was not married yet, what he was waiting for was to marry into the King Yan residence.

Since Zhao Huanhuan was 13 years old, she had come to King Yan’s residence every year. Many wealthy families in Yanzhou thought that Zhao Huanhuan was the elder cousin of King Yan. Marriing him, they would be able to get close to King Yan, so there were many people who came to propose marriage, besides, Zhao Huanhuan was a good-looking man.

However, Zhao Huanhuan was determined to marry King Yan, so he asked his father to chase away all the people who came to propose marriage, and even said that he was going to marry King Yan.

King Yan took it as a joke and ignored him. No matter whether Zhao Huanhuan intentionally or unintentionally appeared in front of him, he didn’t look at him, let alone the idea of marrying him as a concubine.

When Zhao Huanhuan was young, it was fine. With his growing older, and the number of people who came to propose marriage became lesser and lesser. After he was twenty years old, it would be impossible to find someone to propose marriage.

Zhao Huanhuan was anxious too, so he went to the King Yan residence more often. He came twice last year. King Yan didn’t want him to meet Liu Tong, so he found a reason to chase him back, otherwise, he probably would stay in King Yan’s residence till the New Year.

It was that time and Xiao Qingyun guessed that he would come again, but he did not expect him to come so soon.

Since Zhao Huanhuan had already arrived, he must let him in. King Yan’s residence was on the street, and Zhao Huanhuan didn’t care about face, with so many people watching, no one knew what he might do.

Xiao Qingyun said to Xiao Ling, “Go and invite him in! And find someone to tell the master.”

Xiao Ling bent over and said, “Yes, Sovereign, I’ll do it now.”

After Xiao Ling left the house, Xiao Qingyun’s face changed. He had put up with Zhao Huanhuan so much. If not for King Yan’s obvious performance, he would have thought that King Yan must be moved by his persistence.

This year, Xiao Qingyun wanted to be ruthless to Zhao Huanhuan and let him never come to the mansion again.

After arranging his clothes to make himself look proper, Xiao Qingyun walked out of the door and went to the living room to meet Zhao Huanhuan.

Every time Zhao Huanhuan came, he was dressed very beautifully, and his face was painted with heavy makeup. Even his hair was tied with a beautiful hair rope. His purpose was very obvious, to attract King Yan’s attention.

However, after so many years, he still didn’t know one important thing, that was What King Yan hated the most was the taste of fat powder, especially the inferior ones, so Xiao Qingyun never made up.

When he reached the living room, Zhao Huanhuan was already waiting for him. As soon as seeing Xiao Qingyun, Zhao Huanhuan rushed over enthusiastically. “Cousin, Zhao Huanhuan missed you very much.”

Xiao Qingyun turned his head, covered his nose with his hand and said softly, “It’s been a few months since we last saw each other! You are really getting better at dressing up.”

Xiao Qingyun didn’t know how many compliments he had ever said to him, but they were very useful for Zhao Huanhuan. Every time he said something like that, Zhao Huanhuan would let go off  his body and bow to him.

Of course, this time was no exception. Zhao Huanhuan whispered, “Aiya, I forgot to bow to you. Nice to meet  you, Cousin.”

He just bowed,without waiting for Xiao Qingyun to ask him to stand up, he stood up straight on his own. Xiao Qingyun had already be used to him.

But today, Xiao Qingyun suddenly didn’t want to let him go so easily.

Sitting down on the chair, Xiao Qingyun took a sip of the tea Xiao Ling brought over and said,”Cousin Zhao Huanhuan, you’ve been eighteen years old, but hasn’t there been anyone taught you how to salute?”

Zhao Huanhuan’s expression changed. He didn’t expect that the usually easy-going Xiao Qingyun would say this, and he really didn’t know how to salute.

“I…”

As soonas Zhao Huanhuan said one word, Xiao Qingyun took the words and said, ” Since Cousin Zhao Huanhuan is in such a dilemma, I know there must have been no one teaching you. Then I’ll teach you, after all, I am also your cousin. Xiao Ling.”

“Sovereign, Xiao Ling is here.” After Xiao Qingyun calling, Xiao Ling replied immediately.

“Since my cousin doesn’t know, then you teach him. Remember to teach him well, otherwise, we will lose face if someone knows. As the Lord of the mansion, I must protect the mansion’s face properly.”

Xiao Ling snickered in his heart and immediately responded, “Yes, Sovereign.”

Turning around and walked over to Zhao Huanhuan, Xiao Ling bowed and said, “Cousin Zhao Huanhuan, please watch my actions and learn from me. These days, there will be honored guests coming here. Cousin Zhao Huanhuan must learn as soon as possible.”

After saying this, without caring if Zhao Huanhuan understood or not, he started to do his own actions, and then stared unblinkingly at Zhao Huanhuan, letting him learn with him.

Zhao Huanhuan was stunned by the master and the servant. He didn’t understand what was going on but started learning from Xiao Ling.

Xiao Qingyun was sitting at the back and drinking tea. There was a faint smile on his face, making him feel gentle.

Xiao Ling wanted to help Xiao Qingyun, so those easy moves were also complicated by him to make things difficult for Zhao Huanhuan.

Zhao Huanhuan had not done these things before. He did not know anything else, other than applying his face and wearing gorgeous clothes. Therefore, even though Xiao Ling complicated the movements, he did not know it and just followed Xiao Ling.

Zhao Huanhuan shot Xiao Qingyun a few glances, but Xiao Qingyun ignored him. After all, this was the royal residence, and Xiao Qingyun was the ruler of the royal mansion. When King Yan was not in, he had the most power. Since Zhao Huanhuan had entered the royal residence, he had to follow the rules of the mansion.

Even though he was unhappy, Zhao Huanhuan did not dare to say anything and she only looked at Xiao Ling angrily.

Xiao Ling completely ignored Zhao Huanhuan’s reaction and let him do whatever he should do.

After a while, Liu Tong and Baozi came in from outside. The reason why Xiao Qingyun was idle today was because he gave Yan Lan and Baozi a day off. Feeling bored at home, Liu Tong brought Baozi to the mansion to find Xiao Qingyun.

The guards at the entrance of the mansion all knew Liu Tong, so they didn’t need to report when Liu Tong entered the door. Seeing someone in the living room, he felt it a little strange. He often came to the mansion these days, but this was the first time he met a guest.

Liu Tong was not so restrained now, so he led Baozi to the living room directly.

Baozi threw himself in front of Xiao Qingyun. “Aunt, I’m here again.”

Xiao Qingyun smiled gently, he touched Baozi’s head and said, “Our Baozi comes again. Do you miss aunt?”

Baozi nodded abruptly, ” Yes, I’m bored at home, so I asked Daddy to take me over. Aunt, Where’s brother Yan Lan?”

“Brother Yan Lan is in his own room, how about I ask someone to take you there?” Xiao Qingyun asked.

Baozi said, shaking his head, “Aunt, I know where Yan Lan brother’s room is. I will go and find him myself and you can just talk with my Daddy! I’m leaving first.”

Then, Baozi waved at Xiao Qingyun and Liu Tong, and then left.

Watching Baozi run out of the door, Liu Tong stepped forward and sat next to Xiao Qingyun. “I don’t think we should give them any more time off in the future. Even if they are off, he’ll run to the mansion. Then you won’t have a day of peace.”

Xiao Qingyun covered his mouth and smiled,” When they had no hodiday, both of them clamoured for a rest, but now they have nothing to do. Only blame Xu Ran for asking them to work and play together, otherwise, I won’t have thought of giving them a holiday.”

Liu Tong thought of it, that was exactly what Xu Ran had mentioned first. He said it was important to make sure the children worked and played together, but he forgot that if they didn’t have classes,  Baozi and the others would have nothing to do …

Liu Tong and Xiao Qingyun were chatting happily. They completely ignored Zhao Huanhuan who was learning saluting with Xiao Ling, which made him dissatisfied.

I even got the cousin’s names mixed up, but I’ve corrected them, sorry.