Chapter 172 Too Indifferent_1
Although the Magistrate’s wife felt regret, she knew that Lin Yue had first taken on an embroidery job from Jiang Ziqi and naturally did not dare to have any objections. She quickly said, "The matter entrusted by Divine Doctor Jiang is important. It won’t be too late for you to embroider for me when my sister has some free time."
Because of Zhao Erhu, Lin Yue had lost an opportunity to make money, so naturally, she did not intend to keep her frustration to herself. She wasn’t a foolish woman who silently sacrificed; even if she couldn’t make money, she still wanted Zhao Erhu to know what she had given up for him, to prevent him from taking her for granted in the future. Although it seemed like Zhao Erhu still cherished her quite a lot, she didn’t think it would be too much to be cherished even more.
"Okay, I know our Niuniu is the best behaved. To reward you, how about I take you out to buy some tasty snacks?" Zhao Erhu could not be too affectionate amidst the hustle and bustle of the crowd, so he just ruffled Lin Yue’s hair, finding her coquettish demeanor irresistibly adorable.
"Come on, Zhao Erhu, are you sweet-talking your daughter? It sounds so awkward. You can’t even speak romantic words properly. You really are an old man who can’t please anyone. Who cares about you buying me snacks? Can’t I buy them myself? Besides, the ones sold on the street aren’t as delicious as the ones I make myself." Now that Lin Yue was displeased, she called him Zhao Erhu this and Zhao Erhu that, no longer gently calling him Brother Erhu like before. Zhao Erhu missed Lin Yue’s docile demeanor somewhat, yet he was happier that Lin Yue was growing closer to him; hence, he was so casual.
"Then what do you like? How about I buy you a silver bracelet to wear, or a silver hairpin? Yeah, I should also buy you some hair accessories. There’s no need for a young lady like yourself to dress so plainly every day."
Lin Yue gave Zhao Erhu a disdainful look. "I think it’s you who wants to buy them." Ever since Zhao Erhu had combed her hair that one time, he had taken a liking to playing with her hair. Now, he combed her hair every morning, and the styles were growing ever more elaborate. He loved putting flowers in her hair. She really didn’t understand why he had such a great interest in it—if it wasn’t for her threats, he might have wanted to comb it several times a day. Just in those first couple of days, he’d combed and uncombed her hair endlessly, which was really annoying.
Lin Yue’s body didn’t have any serious problems; it was just that she had some hidden injuries left over from the past. Jiang Ziqi treated Lin Yue with acupuncture and herbal medicine for a few days and then stopped the treatment. The rest was up to Lin Yue to take good care of herself. After all, medicines are inherently toxic to some extent, and taking too much medicine is not beneficial.
The embroidery fabric transported from the Capital City had been delayed by a small accident on the road for two or three days. Upon arrival in Xin’an City, Jiang Ziqi personally delivered it. Lin Yue saw that it was all very rare fabric, a genuine treasure she had never encountered before.
Of course, a single embroidery piece wouldn’t use up so much fabric. Jiang Ziqi simply didn’t know which one would be most suitable, so he had the best materials from Jiang Residence’s storehouse transported for her. They were laid out before Lin Yue, allowing her to freely choose and create. Moreover, he brought double portions of each fabric, just in case Lin Yue accidentally ruined one; there would be replacements available.