Love is More than a Word, Chapter 35: Tit-for-tat (8)...

Love is More than a Word《识汝不识丁》Shi Nu Bu Shi Ding
Love is More than a Word, Chapter 35: Tit-for-tat (8)...

Liang Wenwu and Qiu Wan'e's wedding date was finally set for the third day.


Old Master Liang even sent a wedding invitation to the county office.

Tao Mo thought of Old Master Tong and felt a bit uncomfortable and wanted to find an excuse to refuse to go. Hao Guozi was very interested in this. The Liang Family lived in the next county and he wanted to go there sometime. Tao Mo couldn't bear to spoil the fun, so he agreed to go. Mu Chun, who was temporarily standing in for Lao Tao, was naturally responsible for preparing the congratulatory gift. Hao Guozi bought Mu Chun some decent clothes for them.

At the crack of dawn, he went to wake Tao Mo up early with breakfast.

Since it was a three-hour journey from Tangyang County to the neighboring county, the palanquin set out last night and arrived about an hour later.

Tao Mo, who didn't know the way, followed them from afar.

After serving Tao Mo, Hao Guozi was about to call Mu Chun, but he was already dressed and out the door.

"You..."

Mu Chun saw him looking up and down and wondered: "What's wrong?"

Hao Guozi sighed: "It's a good thing the bride can't see with her red cap on. If she had seen your face, she might have run away with you." In the same blue robe, he looks like a schoolboy, but he's also dressed like a scholar.

Mu Chun smiled: "Don't worry."

Hao Guozi's attitude was gentle and he was friends with Lao Tao, so he knew him well. Gu She is naturally much easier to get close to and trust, a thought came to her mind. If the young Master was with him, I'm afraid everyone would have a lot of peace of mind.

"The proprietor is waiting." Mu Chun walked past him.

Hao Guozi was shocked and ran after him, "Mu Chun, have you gotten married yet?"

Mu Chun knew what he was thinking with a single glance and said, "Not yet."

"Then is there anyone you like?"

"Not even close."

Hao Guozi gushed: "Then..."

"Then why don't you get in the car." Mu Chun glanced back at him with a smirk.

Hao Guozi had the feeling that his whole body had been seen through and nothing could be hidden from him.






They got into the carriage and waited in front of the Qiu residence.

The palanquin was already parked in front of the gate and the sound of drums and gongs was heard everywhere.

Although Liang Wenwu was a bad man, he still came to the door to welcome the bride himself. His face, all in flaming red and a little cold, revealed a rare air of joy.

Tao Mo sat in the car and suddenly felt a sense of loneliness in his heart. I'm afraid the gong and drums will never be able to sing for him in his lifetime.

Mu Chun sat across from Tao Mo and smiled at his depressed look: "Lao Tao asked me to do something for him before he left."

Tao Mo was stunned and asked: "What is it?"

"Keep an eye on the young lady for him." Mu Chun smiled as Tao Mo's face turned pale.

"He knows me... I... I just want to be a good officer."

Mu Chun said: "A good official needs a good helper."

Tao Mo faltered: "Hao Guozi can do it."

Mu Chun laughed: "It's the same thing. Are you going to make Hao Guozi deal with the wives of his colleagues?"

Tao Mo thought about it and felt bad about it. The image of Gu She suddenly flashed in his mind. If it's Gu She...it's even more unacceptable. He quickly dismissed the hypothesis.

Mu Chun says: "The Qiu Family Second Young Miss is brave and resourceful. If there wasn't someone else in mind it would be a good match."

Tao Mo was horrified to hear "This is her big day..."

"I'm just saying." Mu Chun smiled lightly and let the subject drop.

Tao Mo's mind was reeling, wondering if Mu Chun's words were inspired by Lao Tao.

The two sat in silence for a while and the carriage moved slowly.

Tao Mo got sleepy from the shaking and found a comfortable position to sleep in.



The palanquin was no match for the carriage, and the resting time was extremely slow.

Hao Guozi had to stop for a while and then again and again.

Tao Mo woke up, ate something to fill his stomach and went back to sleep.

By the time we reached the neighboring county, the sun was already westering.

The bride had to hurry so as not to miss the auspicious moment. Even without her urging, the procession sped up their pace.

Tao Mo was awakened by the louder and louder beating of the gong and drums, and as he sat up rubbing his eyes, he saw Hao Guozi sticking his head out of the window. "Young Master has arrived."

Tao Mo stretched his legs and got out of the car.

He felt like his bones were falling apart from the bumpy ride. The carriage ride was not as exhausting as this one, considering how much longer it took to get there. Hadn't you been pampering him during his time in Tangyang Count?

Tao Mo silently checked himself.

Mu Chun then got out of the carriage. The way he moved was so suave and elegant that it drew all eyes to him.

The Liang Family man at the door greeted him with a bright eye and rushed over, saluting, "Tao Da-ren, have a nice trip. It's been a long and arduous journey."

Tao Mo recognized him as the young man who had asked him to be the host in front of Tong Manor and smiled in return.

The Liang Family youth led him into the house.

Looking at the size of Liang’s house, Old Master Liang said The Qiu Family Second Young Miss will not worry about food and drink in the future. It's comforting. He was led all the way to the main table while Mu Chun and Hao Guozi made other arrangements.

All the strangers at the table exchanged pleasantries with him.




One of them, a middle-aged man around forty years old, looked at him from time to time as if he wanted to make a conversation, but at the same time seemed to be holding back. Finally, one of the men next to him said, "That's the magistrate of Tangyang County and this is the magistrate of this county. The parents of the bride and groom are also in-laws!" He laughed in his own amusing way.

The whole table smiled at him.

The middle-aged man started to talk when he had something to say." I heard that Tao Da-ren is a donor."

Tao Mo smiled and said yes.

"It's better to be a donor than to be a scholar than to study hard." He sighed, "What's the difference between hanging from a beam and stabbing at a wall and stealing from it, and sitting on a mountain of money?"

Tao Mo says: "You're talking too much. I don't understand."

The middle-aged man thought he was being sarcastic and laughed twice, "What does it matter if I do? As long as the court is willing to understand and the government is willing to understand... its fine."

Tao Mo naturally knew he was mocking himself, but he didn't care and smiled and said: "We earn our salaries for the imperial court. Share your worries.”

The middle-aged man saw him put away all his words with a four-two-pound smile and said: "Tao Da-ren is indeed sure that I can't hope for anything more."

The person who introduced them earlier became restless and said, "You two are the pillars of the court, how can we tell if you're good or bad?"

This made the middle-aged man's face turn cold. However, it's not a good idea to have a family member who's been in the business for years.

The man thumped his heart and cursed himself for being nosy, but he didn't dare say anything else.

Compared to the other tables, the atmosphere at this table was a bit stiff.

Tao Mo then looked to his left and right, and Mu Chun and Hao Guozi got two tables, with Mu Chun's table being closer. Some were obviously more valued. His table was full of gentle people... His eyes widened when he looked at them suddenly.

Although it was only a shadow, it was a shadow he had seen and dreamed of a thousand times, but it was never wrong.

That person was obviously........

He seemed to have sensed his gaze and suddenly turned around.

The delicate and delicate face is as charming as a spring shoots after the rain. Her eyes were brimming like autumn waves and her lips were as red as cherries... She always seduced people inadvertently and it was hard to escape.

"Yiyu......."

Tao Mo spat out the word unconsciously and then thought about it for a moment and found it strange.

Yiyu also saw him and turned back quickly, but couldn't help but look at him after a while. He turned a little pale and hesitated, then nodded.

Seeing Yiyu here and now, Tao Mo found that he did not have the heartache and resentment that he once thought he had, but only the melancholy and sighing of the change of person.



~ Love is More than A Word ~



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