Becoming the Villain's Discarded Wife
Chapter 398: Serving Porridge

Chapter 398: Chapter 398: Serving Porridge

Shen Yuntian sprinted, drops of sweat rolling down from his forehead to his jaw, leaving a trace behind him.

The city gate was bustling with people. Besides the passers-by, a large crowd had gathered around one courtyard.

"Congratulations, Brother Xie!"

A man loudly congratulated.

The man in red wedding attire in the house blushed and only waved to indicate everyone to quickly enter the house.

"Thank you, thank you! Today is a big occasion in the Xie Family. There’s no need for our kith and kin to be shy. We’ve laid out a feast at home. Please grace us with your presence."

The man addressed as Brother Xie looked a bit fierce. Not only was his skin dark but also his eyebrows were almost conjoined, giving others a bit of trepidation at first glance.

Shen Yuntian got out of the alley and was confused about the direction, but he noticed Brother Xie, who was just in his wedding attire, coming out of a nearby inn.

Carried on Brother Xie’s back was a woman dressed in a bright red wedding gown.

Although the woman’s face was covered, Shen Yuntian was stunned and couldn’t recover for a long time.

His feet felt as though they were nailed to the ground, and no matter how much he willed them, they wouldn’t move.

The crowd around was laughing and joking. Some who were familiar with Brother Xie even joked about wanting to see the bride. Two little maidservants beside them, however, stood with their hands on their hips and their eyes wide, shouting out their assertions.

"That won’t do! She’s our lady. We can’t let you see her."

"These little maidservants!"

As the young girl’s words fell, the crowd laughed. Everyone resumed their noisy chatter.

Observing them walk from the inn to this house, Shen Yuntian felt a wave of sourness in his nose.

The congratulatory cheers entered his eardrums as if trying to engulf him.

"Brother Yuntian?"

A twinge of pain was felt in his heart when he heard the familiar voice calling him from behind.

Turning rigidly, he saw the girl he longed for and loved deeply, looking at him inquisitively.

Hexiu was wearing a light blue long skirt, her hair arranged into two small buns, and her charming face was filled with bewilderment.

"Hexiu?"

"Brother Yuntian, what’s wrong with you?" The young girl looked at him blankly, noting his messy hair and sweat-soaked clothes. Her tone was filled with confusion.

"Did something happen?"

Shen Yuntian’s originally sorrowful mood, which was stuck, now felt relieved.

"You, are you okay?"

Hexiu frowned at him, pulling a handkerchief from her pocket.

"I’m fine. After leaving the Zeng Residence, I found a job in an embroidery room here. I was just about to deliver some goods. What’s wrong with you? Why are you sweating so much?"

While speaking, Hexiu handed him the handkerchief from her hand and then stepped past him.

Although she was raised as a lady’s personal attendant, she was a well-educated girl herself.

She could not force a marriage.

If Shen Yuntian was not willing, she could not possibly force him to marry her.

What was important now was to deliver the goods.

"I, I’m fine." Shen Yuntian took her handkerchief unconsciously, but he didn’t stop her from leaving.

He just watched her stride briskly into the alley, then squeezed the handkerchief, which had a faint fragrance, tightly in his hand.

Shen Yuntian left.

He took his small bundle and ten taels of silver that Nanzhi had given him.

Watching his figure disappear into the caravan, Nanzhi felt a bit uncomfortable.

"It’s okay, Yuntian has his own choices." Shen Wenchen wrapped her into his arms and comforted her softly.

He, too, wished his younger brother could have stayed.

"I was just thinking, will we have a chance to meet again in this life?"

With the journey being so far away and long, in this world, there are people who, once separated, may never meet again.

"We will. The things he left in his heart are still here." Shen Wenchen hinted subtly, his gaze locked on the departing caravan.

Recently, he had been mainly busy with three things.

The first was preparing for the wedding of the two.

Second was trying to locate the whereabouts of other members of the Shen Family.

And the third.

Shen Wenchen’s eyes darkened a bit.

Heaven and Earth Spiritual Treasure.

So far, he had only found information about two pieces.

One was a star stone, discovered by the locals in Jiangnan, and had already been sent to the palace.

The second was a flute, rumored to have a healing effect. The last time someone saw it was ten years ago.

Adding to that, the jade token he obtained the last time. There were three different treasures in total.

Such a small world gave birth to so many things—it would be a wonder if it didn’t collapse.

"What’s wrong?" noticing his distraction, Nanzhi gently shook his arm.

"Nothing."

Shen Wenchen shook his head without saying anything.

In Kyoto, the relationship between Su Tao and Lu Fengyun had grown closer.

"What do you want to do next?" Su Tao asked the man sitting across from her.

"Become an official."

Lu Fengyun’s reply was heartfelt, his eyes full of hope for the future.

"Are you really sure you want to go down this path?" Su Tao opened her mouth, finally voicing the question in her heart.

Now, his status was only that of a recognized illegitimate son. Even though he now had a considerable reputation in Kyoto, there was still the main mother and the rightful son suppressing him from above.

If he wants to become an official, it won’t be easy.

"Since fate brought me here, I’m bound to make something of myself!"

He believed that with his own abilities, he would certainly be able to make his mark here. Even if he couldn’t become second to none, he wanted every citizen of Xia Country to know him.

Su Tao didn’t say anything, but simply sipped her tea.

"You’ll assist me, right?"

The young man looked up at the bright and flamboyant woman in front of him, his tone full of hope.

Su Tao didn’t respond directly. She just put down the tea cup in her hand and sighed.

"I can assist you, but I need you to do good deeds, specifically, give out porridge to people."

"Why?" Lu Fengyun looked surprised, and didn’t understand her point.

There were no natural disasters or man-made calamities now. There was no need for giving out porridge.

"Don’t ask why. I just need you to do this."

"But I..." Lu Fengyun was a little embarrassed and didn’t want to admit his financial distress to her.

"I will give you the silver. All I need you to do is distribute it under my name."

"Alright."

After receiving the banknote, Lu Fengyun left in high spirits, leaving Su Tao to stare blankly at the view outside the window.

She didn’t know if her being with Lu Fengyun was right or wrong.

Moreover, although her points seemed ample now, they didn’t go far when it came to spending them.

Everything in the System Mall was getting more and more expensive, it was like urging her to win favor and fetch luck points.

As for giving out porridge.

Usually, as long as the common people benefitted from her "charity," then a part of their luck would transfer to her.

Although it wasn’t much, if the base was big enough, the earnings could be quite substantial.

While contemplating this, the bracelet around her wrist began to heat up subtly. The originally vibrant green color was also showing a tendency to fade.

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