flstandardbreds Chapter 686: Year of Love 2
Chapter 686: Year of Love 2
Chapter 686: Millennium Love Part
Zhang Xintong put Xiao 9 back into the space. The bird came and went in a hurry and did not attract any attention.
Xiaoqing kept asking her to look at the bridge, and Zhang Xintong looked at the bridge.
"Sister, look quickly, is that the person on the bridge the one you're looking for?"
Zhang Xintong saw Xu Xian, who looked like a scholar and had handsome features. She was very sure that Bai Suzhen and Xu Xian fell in love at first sight because of lust.
"Xiaoqing, it's him."
Xiaoqing is very happy
"Sister, I cast a spell to make it rain and trick him onto the boat. You two can get to know each other and see what his wish is. We can find a way to help him fulfill it and repay him for saving your life."
Zhang Xintong nodded and did not stop Xiaoqing from casting the spell. A moment later, a drizzle began to fall around West Lake.
Xu Xian went out to pay homage to his deceased father and mother, and had to take a boat to go home. It was raining at the moment, and he only had a broken umbrella, which could only provide limited protection from the wind and rain.
Zhang Xintong and Xiaoqing's boat docked at the broken bridge. She had already felt the soul fluctuations. It was him. They met again.
"My dear husband, where are you going? We will give you a ride."
Xu Xian nodded shyly and got on the boat. After getting on the boat, Xu Xian couldn't take his eyes off Zhang Xintong.
Xiaoqing stopped casting spells, and the sky cleared up again. Seeing that neither of them was talking, she started a conversation.
“The scenery outside is so beautiful!”
Xu Xian received:
"Yes! There is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below. The beauty of West Lake is world-famous."
Zhang Xintong asked:
"Are you a local?"
As soon as Zhang Xintong spoke, Xu Xian started talking without thinking and introduced himself without caring what Zhang Xintong asked.
"My surname is Xu, my given name is Xian, and my courtesy name is Hanwen."
Zhang Xintong and Xiaoqing laughed, and Xiaoqing said:
"My sister asked if you are a local?"
Xu Xian felt a little embarrassed
"My two young ladies, please allow me to introduce myself. My surname is Xu, my given name is Xian, and my courtesy name is Hanwen. I am from Qiantang. My family has been merchants for generations, valuing integrity and making a living selling medicinal herbs. Unfortunately, my parents passed away early. I came to visit their graves during the Qingming Festival. After touring West Lake, I was returning home. I met a beautiful woman in a stormy weather. I don't know your names or why you came here. I am very lucky to have met you and to have traveled together on the same boat."
Zhang Xintong nodded
“So that’s how it is”
Xiaoqing joked:
"Sister, Mr. Xu is asking you a question. Mr. Xu has already introduced his family background, so it's time for you to tell us about your life story."
In the previous life, the original owner asked Xiaoqing to answer, and all the stories she made up were lies. In this life, Zhang Xintong did not intend to lie to Xu Xian. Once she told a lie, she would have to cover it up with countless lies in the future. The original owner did not want to become an immortal, so Zhang Xintong had no scruples as long as she could live a good life with Xu Xian.
"My last name is Bai Suzhen, and this is my sister Xiaoqing. We came here to play. We have no parents at home, just two sisters."
When Xu Xian heard that Bai Suzhen was here for fun, he was afraid that they would leave, so he asked:
"So when are you planning to leave?"
Zhang Xintong replied with a smile
"We plan to buy a house in the city and stay here from now on."
Xu Xian was very surprised
"That's great! Do you have a place you like?"
Zhang Xintong remembered the house the original owner bought in his previous life. It was very big and the scenery inside was beautiful. Unfortunately, he only lived there for a few days because Xiaoqing's theft of silver from the treasury was discovered. Xu Xian was falsely accused of stealing silver from the treasury and was arrested and exiled to Suzhou. The house was then sold.
"I've found a place I've chosen. It will be called Bai Mansion from now on. I'd like you to come visit after I settle in."
Xu Xian is all smiles
"Okay, I'm an apprentice at Qingyutang Pharmacy. If you need help, you can come to Qingyutang and find me."
Zhang Xintong nodded
"it is good!"
They soon arrived at the place where they would disembark. Xu Xian handed the broken umbrella in his hand to Zhang Xintong. He was afraid that it would rain again, and although the umbrella was broken, it could still block some wind and rain.
"Miss, this umbrella is for you."
Zhang Xintong took the broken umbrella, turned around and got a new umbrella from the cabin for Xu Xian.
"Mr. Xu, you gave me an umbrella, and I will give you one too."
Xu Xian wanted to have an excuse to find Bai Suzhen in the future, so he hesitated for a moment and then put away his umbrella.
"Okay! Thank you, Miss!"
Zhang Xintong watched Xu Xian leave and looked at the broken umbrella in her hand. This was the token of their love in this world.
Xiaoqing is outspoken and says whatever she wants.
"Sister, why didn't you ask him what his wish was?"
Zhang Xintong tapped Xiaoqing's forehead
"We just met, how can you be so abrupt? Don't worry, I can ask you later."
Bai Suzhen has been practicing Taoism for 1700 years and is a true great demon with profound magical powers. Zhang Xintong casually took out a bundle full of silver. The incident of Xiaoqing stealing the silver from the treasury in the previous life must not happen again, so she handed the bundle to Xiaoqing.
"Xiaoqing, we will live in the human world from now on. I have two requests for you."
Xiaoqing took the heavy silver bag
"Sister, tell me."
Zhang Xintong pointed to the money in the bag
"First: The thing I have the most is money. Let's not steal. Just tell me what you want to buy, and I'll buy it for you."
Xiaoqing nodded, and Zhang Xintong continued:
"Second: You cannot use magic to harm others. Since we live in the mortal world, we must abide by the rules of the mortal world."
"What if humans bully me?"
"Tell me, I have many ways to make sure those who bully you are punished."
"Okay! Then I'll listen to my sister."
Zhang Xintong and Xiaoqing took the silver to the pawnshop and bought the house from their previous life. The majestic gate, flanked by solemn and dignified stone lions, highlighted the garden's splendor and elegance. Entering the garden, one was greeted by exquisitely crafted garden architecture, winding corridors, carved beams, and painted buildings, a truly captivating sight.
The entire courtyard covers an area of about 20,000 square meters and has more than 20 scenic spots with an elegant and exquisite layout. There are magnificent ancient buildings, steep rockery, the famous Taihu stone, quiet and elegant pavilions, and strange peaks.
Although the courtyard was nice, it was also expensive. It cost Zhang Xintong a full 30,000 taels of silver. Fortunately, what she lacked the most was gold, silver, and jewelry, especially silver. Although she had not counted it carefully, she still had several million taels.
Zhang Xintong and Xiaoqing had many secrets, so they only bought 10 servants: an old housekeeper, a doorman, a coachman, a boy, four maids, and two cooks, all of whom were indentured servants.
The servants were arranged in the front, while Zhang Xintong and Xiaoqing lived in the back. Only two maids could come to the back, and everyone else could only move around in the front. Even the two maids could only come at fixed times, and the back was basically Zhang Xintong and Xiaoqing's territory.
Zhang Xintong knew how to clean, so there was no need to worry about hygiene. The most important thing was her and Xiaoqing's secret. Although she could guarantee that nothing would go wrong, Xiaoqing was careless and impulsive, so she was bound to reveal her true intentions. It was better to be careful.
Zhang Xintong didn't want to restrain Xiaoqing. She was a demon and was used to being free. She would not be used to too many rules, so she wanted to nip any accidents in the bud.