Time Travel: The Noble Family

Chapter 216: Chapter 87: An Zhichen (Part 3)

Chapter 216: Chapter 87: An Zhichen (Part 3)

Yueyao was indifferent: “Let them be!” She never meddled in the business of others. If someone was arrogant, they surely had their reasons; the world was just that unfair.

After walking for most of the day, they arrived at a small town, where the servant mentioned a noodle shop that was quite famous. Rumor had it that the noodles left an unforgettable taste, and people vowed to return upon passing through the town again. But as they entered the noodle shop and went upstairs, Nanny Deng frowned upon seeing the oil-stained tables. So this was the best there was.

The noodle bowls for Yueyao and Tingzheng did have ingredients, with two eggs and some greens. Yueyao took a bite and spat it out immediately: “Tingzheng, we can’t eat this.”

Tingzheng was about to take a bite when he heard Yueyao and promptly put down his chopsticks: “Sister, what’s wrong?”

Seeing Yueyao’s reaction, Tingli hurriedly asked, “Third younger sister, why can’t we eat it?” Even if it was unpalatable and she couldn’t eat it, she shouldn’t stop Tingzheng either.

Yueyao shook her head: “This is made with beef bone broth, both Tingzheng and I cannot eat it right now.” During the mourning period, they couldn’t consume meat, and Yueyao remembered this very clearly.

After tasting it, Tingli realized it was indeed made with meat broth and quickly called the Shop Assistant to switch to two vegetarian noodle dishes. As for the bowls prepared for Yueyao and Tingzheng, they weren’t wasted either, given to the servants who followed them.

Yueyao felt a gaze on her and subconsciously looked back, only to see a young man sitting in a corner downstairs. The young master was wearing a gray robe, broad-shouldered and with thick brows over big eyes. However, what stood out were the two fierce scars on his face.

The young master stared back at Yueyao with a coldness in his eyes. The chill that emanated from him, paired with the scars, made for a frightening spectacle. Most people would have been scared off.

Yueyao calmly withdrew her gaze and right then the Shop Assistant delivered the vegetarian noodles. She took a bite: “Hmm, it’s really quite good.” The noodles were far tastier than those made by her Kitchen Maid. No wonder this place was so renowned.

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While Yueyao was enjoying her noodles, she heard noise from the corner. She looked up to see the Shop Assistant standing by the young man who had been watching her before.

The young master’s expression was very ugly at the moment.

From the Shop Assistant’s talk, Yueyao gathered that the young man couldn’t pay his bill. The Shop Assistant spoke unpleasantly: “Our shop runs on a tight budget, and if the gentleman truly has no Silver Coin to pay, then leave something as collateral!” At least that set of clothes might be worth several dozen coins.

Yueyao frowned slightly but said nothing.

However, the young master looked towards Yueyao, who was veiled, and said: “Don’t worry, someone will pay my bill.” And with that, he pointed at Yueyao.

Yueyao was puzzled but after thinking for a moment, she said to Peng Chun standing beside her, “Tell the Shop Assistant that we will pay for this gentleman’s bill.” She didn’t know why the young man had singled her out, but a few bowls of noodles were certainly affordable for her.

Tingli looked at the young man and said with a frown, “Third younger sister, we shouldn’t help this kind of person. If he had no money, he should not have dined at the noodle shop.” One ought to grab a couple of buns to stave off hunger rather than pretending to be more affluent than one is.

Yueyao smiled slightly: “It’s just a few dozen coins.” It wasn’t a matter of how much money it was; Yueyao mainly wanted to cultivate this kindness.

Upon hearing Yueyao’s words, Peng Chun went and spoke to the Shop Assistant, who finally let the matter rest. What they didn’t know was that the young man had also ordered a considerable amount of provisions. His actions were somewhat rogue-ish, hinting that since someone else was paying, he might as well take advantage of it.

Tingli’s expression turned sour.

Yet Yueyao merely smiled lightly and said to Peng Chun, “Count the provisions he’s taking as well; it’s not that much Silver. Go and pay for him.” She could afford to cover these few ounces of Silver.

Tingli sighed softly, “It’s not about a few ounces of Silver.” Seeing Yueyao smiling, he didn’t go on. His younger cousin was still naive to the ways of the world; it wasn’t just a matter of a few ounces of Silver, but that such people were not worth helping.

After they finished their meal, the group continued on their journey. Just as the carriage left the small town, Peng Chun came up to Yueyao’s carriage and said, “Miss, that young man from before wanted to come and thank you, but he was stopped by Eldest Young Master.”

Yueyao smiled gently and remained silent. She didn’t believe that such a person would come to thank her just for a meal; he must have had something else in mind.

Ah Gui, a servant by Tingli’s side, suggested, “Eldest Young Master, should we intervene and drive this person away?”

Tingli watched the young man stride away briskly and thought about his behavior earlier. He shook his head: “Let him come over, let’s see what he wants to do.”

Tingli was speechless when he heard that the young man wanted to borrow money from Yueyao: “Go away, we have no money to lend to you.” He had never met anyone so shameless. To mooch both food and money was truly unprecedented.

The young man coldly said, “I didn’t ask you for money, I asked that Miss. I believe she will lend it to me.”

Tingli’s mouth twitched involuntarily: “One should not overstep bounds.” He was trying to extort them and had the nerve to be unashamed about it. Were scammers so brazen these days? Had the world really gotten this bad?

The young man glanced at Tingli: “Go and ask that Miss. If she says she will not lend it, I will leave immediately.”

Tingzheng looked helplessly: “Alright, Ah Gui, go and ask the Miss.” While he was inclined to dismiss the man, since he had made it clear that he would leave if Yueyao refused to lend the money, it was best to avoid conflict if possible.

Hua Lei, angered, exclaimed, “You should not be so greedy! Our Miss was kind enough to pay your bill and keep you from being beaten by the shopkeepers. And now you’re asking to borrow money from her as well. The nerve!” She had never encountered such a brazen person.

Yet Tingzheng shook his head: “Hua Lei sister, the man must be truly desperate to ask our sister for money. If we can afford it, we should lend him some.”

Yueyao touched Tingzheng’s forehead: “My Tingzheng is truly a kind-hearted child.” But one cannot be kind to everyone. Some people, when shown kindness, will turn against you and bite.